Who was the sannyasi from Madras mentioned in Chapter 31, and what was his journey?

Chapter 31 introduces a sannyasi from Madras named Vijayananda. He embarked on a journey from Madras with the enthusiastic goal of reaching Mansarovar, and also held a vow to eventually go to Japan. Hearing about the world-renowned fame of Sai Baba, he decided to stop in the village of Shirdi along his route to have His darshan. The text highlights how Sai Baba draws devotees from far-flung places, with the narrative emphasizing the connection between Madras, Shirdi, and the distant Mansarovar valley as devotees are drawn to His feet.