Who were the key people who helped Kakasaheb Dixit on his first trip to Shirdi, and what did each of them do?

Several key individuals played a part in facilitating Kakasaheb Dixit's first journey to Shirdi. As described in Chapter 51, Nanasahib Panshe and Appasahib Gadre initiated the key meeting by directing Madhavrao Deshpande to Dixit. Madhavrao then became Dixit's travel companion for the journey. Balasaheb Mirikar hosted the meeting at his house and unveiled the sacred portrait of Sai Baba, which he entrusted to Madhavrao for its return to Shirdi. This gave Dixit the feeling of Baba's company for his journey. Lastly, when they found the train full, an unnamed train guard who was an acquaintance of Dixit's arranged for them to sit in the first-class compartment, ensuring their journey could proceed without delay.