Baba's love made no distinction between East and West; all felt the essence of unity present in his atmosphere. Sahavas with the Beloved began and the gopis' hearts were moved beyond words.
Baba told them, "I am the one Reality." About Elizabeth he said, "She has always helped me in my work."
They asked whether Audrey and Christine were free to mix with some of the other passengers they had met on board their ship.
Baba answered, "No, nothing of the kind. You have all come out here to be with a Spiritual Master. Audrey and Christine are both free to return by the next boat for Europe, if they wish. They had to set foot on Indian soil and have done so."
After being informed what Baba said, the two young women chose to stay. The Westerners returned to their hotel in Bombay at 8:00 P.M. On Sunday, 9 April 1933, Baba took the Eastern ladies back to Nasik and then went to Bhandardara. The Westerners joined Baba there and stayed for three days. Baba took them sailing on the lake, where a few swam, and led them on hikes. Baba once especially asked them to be with him wherever he went. As they were returning from a long walk, they saw an unusual sight — lightning, clouds, sunset and the rising moon at the same time. Christine had gone on ahead despite Baba's order and he showed his displeasure that everyone was not there to see the view.
With a stern expression, Baba spelled on the board, "If you do not follow my orders, what is the use of your coming to me? If you have come to India for amusement and sightseeing, then go amuse yourself like a tourist! If that is the case, then it does not concern me. You have no idea of the significance of walking with me."
As they stood watching for some time, Elizabeth asked Baba, "Do you see very differently from us?"
Baba smiled and answered, "Very much so. Though your eyes are small, they see the world. Through these tiny openings, you can see vast landscapes. But when you close them, you will be able to see me!"
Delia declared that when she closed her eyes she could not see anything!
Baba responded, "When have you closed them? Real closing means that there should not be a single thought in your mind. The death of the mind makes the eyes close and only then will you see me as I really am.