Who was Balaram Dhurandhar, and what can you tell me about his family and background?

Balaram Dhurandhar was a supreme devotee of Sai Baba from a family of saint-lovers in Santa Cruz. According to Chapter 51, his family, the Dhurandhars, had firm faith in Shri Rama. Balaram himself was a devotee of Vithala. He was born on February 19, 1878, in Mumbai into a well-known family of the Alankar Pathare Prabhu caste. He was highly educated, holding the title of Advocate, and was well-versed in Western education and philosophy. His life was marked by simple living, good conduct, and a deep interest in the spiritual path, which he pursued after a period of intense social service.