Who was the devotee that Baba specifically instructed to watch over him during his three-day samadhi in 1886?

The devotee Sai Baba entrusted with this crucial task was Mhalasapati. As described in Chapter 44, before entering a state of trance, Baba gave Mhalasapati firm and direct instructions. He told him, "Do not leave me or neglect me for three days," and to place two flags at the spot as indicative signs. When Baba's body became motionless, Mhalasapati provided his lap as a pillow and remained alert, guarding Sai Baba day and night while others lost hope and believed Baba had passed away.