What was life like for Baba before he moved into the mosque, and what was the mosque's condition like initially?

Chapter 5 explains that before staying in the mosque, Sai Baba lived for a long time in the Takia, a resting place for Fakirs, where he remained undisturbed. During this period, he would engage in devotional practices like tying bells to his feet, dancing beautifully to the beat of a small tambourine, and singing sweetly. When he moved to the mosque, its initial condition was poor, with knee-deep holes in the ground. A major transformation began in 1912, when devotees paved the floor with stones in a single night, marking a new phase for the dwelling.