Without hesitating, Gaimai said, "Take him, Baba; he is yours!"
Taken aback by this, Pappa Jessawala pleaded with Baba, "How can we give Eruch to you? He is our only son!"
Baba only smiled in reply, later indicating to Gaimai, "Eruch is my son; I will give you another."
At this time in Nagpur, Gaimai was pregnant and two months later a second son named Meherwan was born.
On Friday, 29 August 1930, Baba left Nagpur toward the south for Kolhapur, accompanied by Aga Ali, Vishnu, Jalbhai, Karim, and Raosaheb. In Hyderabad, a customs inspector named Dalanji Behram recognized Baba and beseeched him to visit his house. Baba went with him in his car, and he showed Baba the sights of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Baba also visited the home of a man named Palanji, then left for Kolhapur where he remained for a week in the forest area of Tapovan.
From 3 to 6 September, large darshan functions were held in the Tapovan area and at Kolhapur High School's anniversary celebration. Baba gave darshan to thousands of people during these programs. However, he spent most of his private time in Kolhapur with the students of the school, who were very drawn to him and would not leave his side. Baba would play with them, serve them food, hear their anecdotes and entertain them by dictating stories, both spiritual and comical. Baba would discourse to them on love, selfless service and fulfillment of their duties in the world, thereby sowing the seed of love for God in their hearts. The officials of the high school were deeply impressed, especially Dixit who would shed tears in Baba's presence.
Baba left Kolhapur on Sunday, 7 September 1930 and arrived in Bijapur, where he met up with other members of the mandali. Previously on the 4th, according to Baba's instructions, Gustadji, Masaji, Nadirsha, and Yektai broke their long fast. Only Pleader and Bala Tambat were instructed to continue fasting. Pleader was living in a separate room in Nasik, which he was not permitted to leave. Also according to Baba's order, Buasaheb broke his fast on the 4th in Panchgani; accompanied by Chhagan, he came to Bijapur on the 5th.
The mandali with Baba in Bijapur were Baidul, Bala Tambat, Buasaheb, Chanji, Chhagan, Gustadji, Jalbhai, Masaji, Nadirsha, Pendu, Pleader, Raosaheb, Sailor, Sidhu, Vishnu and Yektai. They were all living in Ajewkar Pleader's bungalow.