Back at the villa, Baba's mood changed and he seemed to enjoy the excitement of this spice of danger and was as happy as a schoolboy. As Anita described it, he appeared positively radiant. He called all into the library and narrated the adventure. With his own hands, he served a glass of wine to Herbert, Anita and Vivienne, and commented,
"I wanted to give this experience to all of you, but some did not stick with me, as I had repeatedly warned. To be with me and to die according to my wish is real living. I have done great work through this adventure. The energies expended, the feelings aroused and the courage displayed were utilized by me in my spiritual work."
During his stay in Portofino, Baba received invitations from a number of ardent admirers in Europe to visit their countries. As related, various individuals had been contacted in Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Romania by Norina and Quentin. To visit each country would take a long time and Baba was now anxious to return to India. He canceled any plans to visit other countries and decided instead to stay in Italy to work. He did, however, allow visitors to come to Portofino and see him. A few persons like Ruano and Hedi were allowed to stay in town and come to the villa every day during fixed visiting hours. Baba spent most of his time being attentive to his birds. In these chosen ones, he was creating a thirst to drink more and more of his Wine.
One visitor was the Indian philosophy student from London, C. D. Deshmukh. After completing his doctorate, Deshmukh came to see Baba and stayed for four days. He asked Baba, "What am I to do now?"
Smiling, Baba replied, "Just be sure not to forget me!" Baba told him to seek employment with the remark, "Look for a job in a university, but with the conviction that you do so in order to fulfill my instructions. I am always with you, but you must always keep me with you."
Deshmukh was well-read and, having been influenced by Krishnamurti's writings, asked Baba, "Is it not possible to progress on the spiritual path without the aid of a guru?"
Baba answered, "Bandage your eyes, and then go find Adi and bring him here!"
Adi Jr. was in the next room, so Deshmukh asked, "How can I find him while blindfolded?"
"First blindfold yourself," Baba instructed.
Deshmukh hesitatingly tied a scarf over his eyes and Baba motioned to Chanji to lead him to Adi Jr.'s room.