Before he was widely known, where did Baba live and what were his activities there?

According to the details in Chapter 5, before staying in the mosque, Baba lived for a long time in the Takia, which is a resting place for Fakirs. During his time there, he remained largely undisturbed. It was a place where he engaged in devotional practices that were quite beautiful and expressive. The text mentions that he would tie bells to his feet, and to the rhythm of a small tambourine (khanjiri), he would dance beautifully and also sing sweetly with love.