Who was the sannyasi featured in Chapter 31, and what was his intended pilgrimage?

Chapter 31 introduces a central character, a sannyasi named Vijayananda who hailed from Madras. He had embarked on a significant spiritual journey with the goal of reaching Mansarovar and then continuing on to Japan. However, as the chapter narrates, his path was diverted when he heard of the glory of Sai Baba. This led him to make a stop in the village of Shirdi, as a strong longing for Baba's darshan arose in his mind, demonstrating how Baba drew devotees to His feet from great distances.