From Mirikar's perspective, what likely prompted his sudden change of mind about taking Madhavrao with him?

From Mirikar's point of view, his change of heart was likely a sudden, profound realization of his error in judgment. Although he initially viewed Madhavrao's company as a practical 'unnecessary trouble,' the narrative in Chapter 22 states, 'Mirikar doubted; he felt Baba's words should have been obeyed.' This suggests that after his initial refusal, he connected Baba's cryptic warning about the 'Lamba Bawa' (snake) with the specific instruction for Madhavrao to accompany him. He must have understood that he was foolishly rejecting a form of divine protection arranged by his Guru. This dawning awareness of the spiritual implication behind Baba's seemingly simple command overrode his earlier, more worldly logic, compelling him to reverse his decision and quietly ask Madhavrao to come.