Describe the first encounter between Maharaj and Mhalasapati.

The initial meeting between Maharaj, who would later be called Sai Baba, and Mhalasapati took place in Shirdi. Maharaj had traveled to the village with a wedding procession and went into the Khandoba temple. Inside, he met Mhalasapati, a local goldsmith. The Introduction (Chapter 0) notes that Maharaj was wearing a kafni, a cap, and a dhoti at the time. It was at this moment that Mhalasapati welcomed him by saying "Aavo Sai Baba." Following this significant greeting, Mhalasapati brought Maharaj into the village and introduced him to his companions, Kashiram Shimpi and Appa Jagle.