During the 70's whenever Mahan comes to Singapore, I will make it a point to go and stay with him at the Singapore Sabhai .Here are some experiences. Mahan takes his hot water bath at 7pm daily. I will prepare the hotwater by using at that time by placing a electric metal rod in a pail and boil the water. After the water has boiled I will carefully remove the metal rod and place it in a safe place and then inform Mahan to take his bath. He likes to use Pear soap--a fragrant gold coloured soap. Once a week on Wednesdays at 3pm he will have a hair bath and then dry the hair with smoke of Frankincense (sambrani)..the whole sabhai will be fragrant with an air of mystical bliss. Mahan brushes his teeth with his index finger. He will place some tooth-paste at the base of the index finger and will brush his teeth. Mahan likes perfumes especially Chanel 5 perfume. Breakfast is usually fruits or juices ----once in a while roti canai. Lunch is at 1.30pm. Mahan will sit on the floor to eat and we will have to follow suit which is tough for Malaysians not used to sitting on the floor.
