How did Mhalasapati's actions during Baba's 1886 trance show his devotion, even when it seemed to contradict Baba's words?

During Sai Baba's three-day trance in 1886, Mhalasapati demonstrated profound devotion through his protective actions. Chapter 44 recounts that although Baba explicitly commanded, "Dig a Samadhi there and keep me in that place," Mhalasapati did not follow this instruction literally. Instead of burying the seemingly lifeless body, he took Baba's head onto his lap and remained awake day and night, guarding him vigilantly. The text notes that despite the command, "No one had the courage to actually do so." Mhalasapati's choice to guard the body rather than entomb it averted what the text calls an "ill-fate," showing his wisdom and deep faith in Baba's eventual return.