Who was Balaram Dhurandhar, and what qualities made him a notable devotee of Sai Baba?

Balaram Dhurandhar was a distinguished devotee from a well-known family in Mumbai. Chapter 51 provides a detailed profile, noting he was born in 1878 and was a highly educated Advocate, well-versed in Western education and philosophy. Spiritually, he had a great liking for the spiritual path and was a devotee of Vithala. He was renowned for his expertise in the Bhagavad Gita and Dnyaneshwari. His exemplary qualities included an attractive presentation of logic, a pure way of thinking, sharp intellect, and good conduct. Upon having Sai Baba's darshan, he was so overcome with love and joy that the eight spiritual emotions surfaced, a testament to his deep devotional nature.