Who was the sannyasi featured in Chapter 31, and what was his original travel plan before arriving in Shirdi?

The sannyasi introduced in Chapter 31 is named Vijayananda, and he hailed from Madras. According to the text, he embarked on his journey with great enthusiasm, with his primary destination being Mansarovar. The chapter also notes that he had a vow to eventually travel to Japan, but he was determined not to give up his pilgrimage to Mansarovar first. It was while on this route that he heard of Sai Baba's glory and world-renowned fame. As Chapter 31 explains, this news prompted him to alter his immediate plans and make a stop in the village of Shirdi, driven by a strong longing to have Baba's darshan.