How did Maharaj sleep in the Masjid, and what was so unusual about it?

According to chapter 0, Maharaj had a unique way of sleeping in the Masjid. He suspended a wooden plank from the rafters using old rags and would sleep on it. What was truly miraculous was that the rags were not strong enough to support the plank, yet due to Maharaj's power, they held the weight of both the plank and his body. He would also place four lit lamps at the corners while sleeping. Many people were curious, but no one ever witnessed him climbing onto or getting down from the plank. Eventually, because so many people gathered just to see this, Maharaj broke the plank to remove the distraction.