How did the actions of Tatya Patil's mother, Bayajabai, influence his own relationship and service to Sai Baba?

The dedicated service of Tatya's mother, Bayajabai, laid the foundation for the deep bond between Tatya and Maharaj. As described in Chapter 0, Bayajabai served Maharaj faithfully at a time when many other villagers considered him mad. She would never send him away empty-handed when he came for alms. The text explicitly states that the "fruit of this service was received by the lady, her entire family, and especially Tatya." This legacy of devotion created a special context for Tatya's own relationship with Maharaj, who pampered Tatya and treated him with great love, leading to Tatya's own extensive and intimate service.