What's the story behind Anandnath Maharaj's unexpected visit to Shirdi and his impression of Sai Baba?

The arrival of Anandnath Maharaj in Shirdi was a remarkable and spontaneous event. As recounted in Chapter 0, several residents from Shirdi, including Madhavrao Deshpande, had gone to Savargaon for the darshan of Anandnath Maharaj, who was a disciple of the famous Swami of Akkalkot. When the Shirdi party was about to return, Anandnath Maharaj suddenly ran and sat in their cart, insisting, "I am coming with you." Despite protests from his own followers, he could not be dissuaded. Upon reaching Shirdi and meeting Sai Baba, his assessment was immediate and clear. He told the locals, "This is a diamond. You don't know its true value," recognizing Baba's immense spiritual worth.