Who was Devidas, and what was his role in the story of the Fakir as told in Chapter 5?

According to Chapter 5 of the Sai Satcharitra, Devidas was a wise young ascetic who came and settled in Shirdi twelve years before Sai Baba's arrival with the wedding party. He lived a simple life, wearing only a loincloth and staying at the Maruti temple. He became a respected teacher, instructing locals like Appa Bhill in scriptures such as the Venkatesh Stotra. His role in the story of the Fakir is pivotal. As narrated in this chapter, when a Fakir challenged him, Devidas engaged in a scriptural debate and defeated the Fakir with his wisdom and detachment, causing the Fakir to flee Shirdi.