Who was Devidas, and what was his role in Shirdi according to Chapter 5?

According to Chapter 5 of the Sai Satcharitra, Devidas was a very wise young ascetic who had settled in Shirdi twelve years before Sai Baba's return with the wedding party. He lived a simple life at the Maruti temple, wearing only a loincloth. His role in the village was that of a teacher and spiritual guide. The chapter mentions that he taught villagers like Appa Bhill to read the Venkatesh Stotra from a slate and conducted regular lessons. His wisdom was so respected that prominent individuals like Tatyaba considered him their Guru, and other disciples fell at his feet. His spiritual authority is highlighted by the incident where he defeated a visiting Fakir in a scriptural debate through his profound detachment.