Who were the people instrumental in getting the author to visit Shirdi?

According to Chapter 2, the author's journey to Shirdi was primarily due to the influence of Kakasaheb Dixit and Nanasaheb Chandorkar. The text suggests that a past-life connection with these two individuals was the reason he, a staunch debater, would ever consider going. It specifically highlights Kakasaheb's role, noting that "Due to Kakasaheb's insistence, the trip to Shirdi was fixed." This shows that while both were important, Kakasaheb Dixit was the person who provided the final push for the trip.