What can you tell me about Mhalasapati's relationship with Sai Baba and his role among the devotees?

Mhalasapati shared an extremely close and intimate relationship with Maharaj. As described in Chapter 0, Sai Baba would sleep in the Masjid on alternate nights, and on those nights, Mhalasapati would sit with him until dawn. These nights were filled with very affectionate conversations between the two. This routine continued until Mhalasapati's passing. The text notes that Mhalasapati was highly advanced spiritually and completely selfless. After Maharaj's passing, he became a source of guidance, joy, and a place of rest for the other devotees, highlighting his significant spiritual stature and importance within the community.