But against all these odds, with unyielding tenacity and determination of the Divine Will, he has stuck to the place for the sake of the work that he has to do, taking on himself all the burden of suffering thus created by the opposition of Maya in every conceivable way.... So he has to face it all, the play of Maya creating difficulties all around, one after the other, to stand all and suffer all. Those of us who are with him see how he puts up with all of these [hindrances to his work] quietly, as he alone could.
On 20 June, Baba informed Chanji, Gustadji, and Raosaheb,
"My work here is finished. The purpose for which I came is accomplished. I want to leave immediately, for I have to start my work again elsewhere without delay to keep the link. We must leave here at once and go somewhere else."
The mandali were surprised because Baba had stated that he would be in seclusion for one year in Mount Abu. A discussion ensued as to the best place in India and Baba looked over all the travel brochures Chanji had brought with them. In the end he declared,
"I wish to go back to Meherabad to continue the work I have begun here in seclusion. The next phase is the most important part of the work I have to do during the seclusion and Meherabad, my original abode, is the most suitable spot and the best for present working.
"If it is necessary later, I might go again to the mountains elsewhere, either in the East or even the West."
Previously, before leaving Meherabad on 30 May, Baba had casually remarked to Padri that he wished a new cabin to be constructed for him on the hill. When he arrived at Mount Abu, Baba sent instructions to Padri for the work to begin. None of the mandali at Meherabad realized that he would wish to occupy it so soon.
Baba left for the town of Abu Road at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, 23 June 1935, where he boarded the Sindh Mail train at 4:15 P.M. He emphasized to Chanji, Gustadji and Raosaheb that his journey and arrival at Meherabad must be kept strictly private, that it be carried out in absolute secrecy. Arrangements were made accordingly with telegrams being sent only to the few who would prepare for Baba's arrival. Baba even wished to be in "seclusion" on the train, yet he traveled by third-class part of the way, which was more crowded.