Can you describe the relationship between Sai Baba and his devotee Mhalasapati?

The source material highlights an extremely close and affectionate relationship between Maharaj (Sai Baba) and Mhalasapati. Mhalasapati would sit with Maharaj until dawn on the nights he slept in the Masjid, and they would have very affectionate conversations. This routine of sitting together all night every other day continued until Mhalasapati passed away. As described in Chapter 0, Mhalasapati was highly advanced and selfless, and after Maharaj's passing, he became a place of rest and guidance for the other devotees, which underscores the depth of their connection and Mhalasapati's importance.