Which other holy men recognized Maharaj's spiritual greatness, and what did they say about him?

Yes, several other prominent saints recognized Maharaj's profound spiritual nature. Chapter 0 recounts that Gangagir Baba, upon seeing Maharaj carrying water, exclaimed to the villagers, 'This is purely a gem. His worth is very great. The village is very lucky that you got this gem.' Similarly, Anandnath Maharaj of Akkalkot, a disciple of the famous Swami of Akkalkot, made comparable remarks. He referred to Maharaj as 'a diamond' and told the local people, 'You don't know its true value,' indicating that they were unaware of the great spiritual treasure in their midst.