The sannyasi featured in Chapter 31 is identified as Vijayananda, who hailed from Madras. He had embarked on a journey with "great enthusiasm" with the primary goal of reaching Mansarovar. The text also mentions that he had a vow to go to Japan, but he was determined not to abandon his pilgrimage to Mansarovar. As recounted in this chapter, upon hearing of Sai Baba's great fame while on his way, he decided to make a stop in the village of Shirdi to seek the darshan of the world-renowned saint.
Who was the sannyasi that came to Shirdi in this chapter, and what were his travel plans?
📖 Chapter 31