Who was Anandnath Maharaj, and what was his assessment of the saint residing in the Shirdi Masjid?

Anandnath Maharaj is identified in Chapter 0 as a disciple of the famous Swami of Akkalkot. His assessment of Maharaj in Shirdi was one of extremely high praise. The text narrates a story where, after meeting some Shirdi residents, Anandnath Maharaj spontaneously decided to travel with them back to their village. Upon his arrival and observation of Maharaj, he made a profound declaration to the people. As recorded in Chapter 0, he stated, "This is a diamond. You don't know its true value." This powerful statement shows that, like other advanced souls, he immediately recognized Maharaj's immense spiritual stature, which was not yet fully understood by the locals.