The text in Chapter 36 portrays Mhalasapati as an honorable devotee who, despite his poor financial condition, possessed excellent renunciation. He was content with little and never begged from Sai. When a kind merchant named Hansraj felt moved to help him and pushed money toward his hand in the Masjid, Mhalasapati humbly returned it. He stated, "Without Sai’s permission, I cannot accept it." This incident showed that he was not hungry for money but was instead very hungry for spiritual goals, having surrendered his body and speech at Sai's feet.
Can you describe the character of Mhalasapati and his attitude towards money, as illustrated in an interaction with the merchant Hansraj?
📖 Chapter 36