Gopalrao Gund, the Revenue Circle Inspector of Kopargaon, became a devout follower after being blessed with a son by Maharaj. According to Chapter 0, he observed that the Masjid was dilapidated and decided he should rebuild it, collecting many stones for the project. However, Maharaj did not give him permission to proceed with the Masjid's reconstruction. Instead, Maharaj commanded that the stones Gund had collected be used for a different purpose: to build the Shani temple and renovate other temples within the village. This shows how Maharaj guided his devotees' service towards what was needed, paying attention to all the sacred places in the village, including both Hindu temples and a Pir's tomb.
What were Gopalrao Gund's initial plans for service, and how did Maharaj redirect his efforts for the village's benefit?
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