What were the exemplary qualities and life accomplishments of Balaram Dhurandhar before he became a devotee of Sai?

Balaram Dhurandhar was a man of many distinguished qualities and accomplishments, as detailed in Chapter 51. He was highly educated, holding the title of Advocate, and was also an expert in philosophy. His personal attributes were exemplary, including an "attractive presentation of logic, a simple and pure way of thinking, sharp intellect, and good conduct." Beyond his professional life, he was committed to social service and even wrote a social history. Spiritually, he gained expertise in the Bhagavad Gita and Dnyaneshwari, becoming renowned in spiritual subjects, all of which formed the foundation for his later devotion to Sai Baba.