Can you describe the relationship between Sai Baba and Mhalasapati?

Mhalasapati and Maharaj, as Sai Baba was known, shared an extremely close and affectionate relationship. As detailed in Chapter 0, Mhalasapati would stay with Maharaj in the Masjid every other night, sitting by his side until dawn. During these nights, they engaged in very affectionate conversations. This routine continued until Mhalasapati passed away. The text highlights Mhalasapati's selfless and advanced nature, noting that after Maharaj, he served as a place of rest and guidance for the devotees, underscoring the depth of their connection and Mhalasapati's spiritual stature.