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

Chapter 5 of the Sai Satcharitra introduces Devidas as a very wise young man who had come to Shirdi and settled there twelve years before Sai Baba's return with the wedding party. He lived a simple, ascetic life at the Maruti temple with only a loincloth. Despite his youth, he was a respected teacher who instructed individuals like Appa Bhill on a slate and taught the Venkatesh Stotra. The chapter highlights that prominent people like Tatyaba took him as their Guru, and his importance grew in the village. His wisdom was proven when he defeated a Fakir in a scriptural debate.