Here is an account of how Mahakal identifies himself with Subhas Chandra Bose in his conversations and dialogues with Charanik - courtesy Oi Mahamanab Ase and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose: Contemporary Anecdotes, Reminiscences by Priyadarshi Mukherjee

On his Teacher

Master mohashoy had the most influence on me. He changed the course of life. Concentration of mind, nature study and absorbing strength from the love of nature was all taught by him

— Benimadhab Das was the teacher of Subhas Chandra Bose in his younger days who taught him the love for nature