"It is a great privilege for this country. May your blessing sanctify the soil of this land!" The general then walked reverently backward, step by step, gazing at Baba. It was a most touching and memorable sight, and one that the mandali never forgot. When they later asked the general how he happened to come to meet Baba, the man explained that he was a seeker and had been literally drawn by some unexplained spiritual force.
Later, the police commissioner of Baam came to inquire about Meher Baba. According to the prevailing law in Persia, the police were authorized to record the name, business and purpose of visit of all foreigners traveling through the country. The commissioner had come to gather these details. The facts were laid before him by Baba's secretary Chanji, but the officer said, "I wish to meet your leader, Arbab Merwan, in person."
He was told that Baba was not meeting anyone, but he persisted, "According to government regulations, I must interview him in person." When he was told again it was not possible, he said, "I cannot tell you how much it would mean to me to see Hazrat Meher Baba." Then he apologized and confessed, "I have used my authority solely to gain entrance and have your Master's darshan today. Everything I did was simply pretense."
Baba was informed and called the commissioner to his room, remarking that he appreciated the spirit of love and intense desire to meet him behind the man's actions. The man humbly presented himself to Baba and kissed his hands.
Baba allowed him to sit with him for a while and then he remarked to the man, "I will return from Quetta soon, and will break my silence and manifest in Persia."
The commissioner said, "I am indeed happy to have met the Revered One that so many now talk about. Hazrat, I am ready to carry out your wishes." Turning to the mandali, he commented, "You are truly fortunate to have the constant company of the Master."
Soon after, Raosaheb hired a bus to drive to Duzdab, and an experienced driver named Hafizji was engaged. Many came for Baba's darshan in Baam, which he unexpectedly granted. Before departing, Baba bathed the boy Raosaheb had brought to accompany them and dressed him in new clothes.
Baba and the mandali left Baam at noon on Friday, 1 November 1929.