The desire arose in Nilu to stay at Meherabad, but Baba advised him, "Mind your studies and don't think of coming here yet. Vishnu will keep writing to you, pestering you to come, but ignore him."
Baba's apparent unwillingness strengthened Nilu's longing all the more, but it would be six long years before Nilu came to live permanently in the Beloved's Garden.
On Sunday, 2 June 1929, Sidhu complained to Baba that contrary to his wishes, Aga Ali and Ali Akbar were conversing with the mandali. Baba called the two boys and reprimanded them for their disobedience. Ali Akbar lost his temper and shouted back.
Baba warned him, "If you don't want to remain here, you had better leave."
In reply, Ali Akbar shouted that he was leaving.
Baba snapped, motioning, "If you want to go, go! Who cares? When are you leaving?"
Ali Akbar remained quiet and Baba then consoled him as well as Aga Ali, "You two don't know how lucky you are to be here. For God's sake, listen to me. By listening to me, you will be able to love me."
At this time, Ramaji, who was from Arangaon, was one of the older students in the ashram school. Baba was very fond of Ramaji and had forbidden him to marry, but disregarding that advice, the boy's father had arranged his marriage and Ramaji had to comply. On 5 June, as the wedding procession was on its way through Arangaon Village, one bullock pulling a cart full of guests suddenly collapsed and died. Then heavy rain began falling, postponing the ceremony. The river near the village was flooded, and while crossing it, three or four persons were trapped; however, after some time they were rescued.
Meanwhile, Baba had been inquiring about Ramaji. He finally instructed Bhau Cheema to tell Ramaji to come and take his darshan at least once before getting married; otherwise, Ramaji would have to suffer terribly.
Ramaji was informed of Baba's wish, and the next day, he sought Baba's forgiveness.
Seeing him weep, Baba forgave him and explained, "You have no idea what a great loss you have suffered by disobeying me. But since you have repented, you are pardoned. Had that bullock not died, your bride would have died. Do you have any idea to what extent I am troubled in order to save your bride?"