After the villagers realized their mistake and apologized for harassing Baba, how did he treat them?

After the miracle of lighting lamps with water, the villagers were amazed and frightened, and they apologized to Maharaj for insulting and harassing him. Their fear, however, was unfounded. As Chapter 0 explains, Maharaj was "completely merciful." He held a motto of not just forgiving, but actively doing good even to those who wronged him. Therefore, the villagers had no reason to fear. The text states that Maharaj loved all people and cared for them like a father, even providing prior warnings if a calamity was about to strike the village, solidifying his role as their protector.