Who were some of the early devotees mentioned in the introduction, and what were their initial experiences with Sai Baba?

The Introduction (Chapter 0) introduces several early devotees and their initial encounters. Annasaheb Gadgil, a collector's chitnis, came for darshan and his faith grew steadily, making him a full devotee. Nanasaheb Dengle showed his care by bringing a wooden plank for Maharaj, which led to the famous leela of sleeping on the suspended plank. Another key devotee was Gopalrao Gund, who was blessed with a son through Maharaj's grace. This miracle solidified his devotion, leading him to attempt service by trying to rebuild the Masjid, though Maharaj guided his efforts elsewhere.