Before landing, Baba had dictated this loving letter to his devotees in Europe:
We arrive in Aden early this morning. The voyage, though comfortable, was rather boring, as I missed the love and company of my dearest Western gopis.
I know how you all have been feeling and missing your beloved Baba. But this is all going to end soon — after six months. Rest assured. I want you all to give serious attention to the film work I have entrusted to each of you, and not feel sad or dejected. You know how I love you and want you to be always happy and have you with me. But for the work that lies ahead, all must put up with some pain. And the separation that you all feel and suffer for me now will be all that much more sweeter in our happiness after six months. I know it.
So, dearest sweets, be good darlings; and in the thoughts of a happy reunion and the great work that you all have to do under me, be happy and keep cheerful. There is no need now to tell you that I am always with you, for I am with you always, as you are with me forever and ever. You know that.
My unbounded love and laughter go with this, my dearest darlings.
— BABA —
Two days later, Baba, Chanji, Kaka and Adi Jr. arrived in Bombay early in the morning on the 14th of November 1933.1 They went to Dadar first (probably Irani Mansion) to refresh themselves and then drove to Nasik with Rustom in his Pontiac. Adi Sr. and Vishnu went separately with the luggage.
Footnotes
- 1.The Viceroy of India had been scheduled to arrive the day before, but it had been delayed for some hours in the Suez Canal.