Can you tell me about the relationship between Mhalasapati and Sai Baba, and Mhalasapati's role in the community?

Mhalasapati and Sai Baba shared an "extremely close relationship," as described in Chapter 0. Their bond was demonstrated through a nightly routine where Baba would sleep alternately in the Masjid and the Chavadi. On the nights Baba stayed in the Masjid, Mhalasapati would remain with him until dawn, and they would have very affectionate conversations. This continued until Mhalasapati's passing. Mhalasapati was regarded as a "highly advanced and completely selfless" individual. After Sai Baba's passing, he became a crucial figure for the devotees, serving as a source of guidance, joy, and a "place of rest," indicating his respected status and continued spiritual support for the community.