Who was Mhalasapati and what was his significance to Sai Baba and his devotees?

Mhalasapati was a devotee who shared an extremely close and affectionate relationship with Sai Baba. He was known to be highly advanced spiritually and completely selfless. A key part of his devotion, as described in Chapter 0, was his routine of staying with Maharaj in the Masjid through the night, every other night, engaging in deep conversations until dawn. For other devotees, Mhalasapati was a source of guidance and joy. The text notes that after Maharaj, he served as a 'place of rest' for the followers, indicating his revered status within the community.