What was the relationship between Devidas, the Fakir, and Sai Baba as explained in Chapter 5?

Chapter 5 details a complex interaction between these three figures. Devidas was a wise man who had settled in Shirdi twelve years before Baba's return and was considered a Guru by many locals. A certain Fakir challenged Devidas to a scriptural debate but was defeated and driven away. As the chapter explains, this Fakir later returned after many years and bowed to Sainath, realizing his error. Baba, in his profound play, always treated the Fakir with respect, even maintaining the feeling that "he is the Guru and I am the disciple." This story, which Mahalsapati recounted, illustrates how the Fakir's delusion was dispelled and he became pure through repentance, highlighting Baba's lesson in humility.