Who was Bhagoji Shinde, and how did Maharaj interact with him given his medical condition?

Bhagoji Shinde was a devotee who was afflicted with leprosy. As detailed in Chapter 0, he played a key role in Maharaj's morning routine. Bhagoji would come and untie the bandages on Maharaj's right hand, massage his hands and body, and share a chillum with him. The text makes a specific point to state that 'Maharaj never felt disgust for him nor changed his daily routine regarding him one bit.' This consistent, compassionate interaction, as described in Chapter 0, highlights Maharaj's principle of seeing beyond physical ailments and treating everyone with care and equality.