Who was Bapusaheb Jog and what was his special role in Shirdi?

Bapusaheb Jog, also known as Sakharam Hari Jog, was a devotee to whom Sai Baba gave a very important assignment. According to Chapter 18, Baba tasked him with the daily reading of sacred scriptures in Sathe's Wada for the spiritual welfare of the devotees. His specific duty was to read from the 'Jnaneshwari' and the 'Nath Bhagawat'. He performed this service with great discipline, always seeking Baba's permission and taking Udi before commencing the 'Parayana'. He would also provide an explanation of the text's meaning for the assembled listeners, many of whom were sent there directly by Baba himself. This service was considered of great use to the devotee community.