Who were some of the other holy men present in Shirdi during Baba's early days, and what were their opinions of him?

When Maharaj first arrived in Shirdi, the area was already frequented by various saints, as it was on a pilgrimage path. Chapter 0 mentions a saint named Devidas was present, and another, Janakidas, spent a lot of time with Maharaj. The famous Gangagir Baba also visited and, upon seeing Maharaj carrying water, immediately recognized his spiritual stature. He told the villagers, "This is purely a gem. His worth is very great. The village is very lucky that you got this gem." Similarly, Anandnath Maharaj of Akkalkot also made profound remarks, affirming Baba's extraordinary nature even before he became widely known.