After the meal, Baba stated, "My love flows eternally to all humanity, but at this particular moment we will remember those of the group who are physically absent."
After a few moments of silence, perhaps remembering Christ, Baba commented, "I am crucified every moment. I am continually crucified and continually taking birth."
On Saturday, 26 December 1936, Baba spoke to the group about each paying their share of the expenses of the Nasik ashram. It was approximately $30 per month, and some felt inclined to pay more.
Later, he explained about giving him gifts, "What you give to the Master on his birthday is dakshina. Gifts given by members of the circle on that occasion do not benefit them directly because, being members of the circle, they do not need it. But when gifts are given, they benefit those closely connected with them. For example, if Delia makes a gift to me on that occasion, the spiritual benefit touches her mother. After the 15th [of January], I will be explaining many things which Kitty should take down in shorthand for Nonny to type and give to Garrett. Garrett and Malcolm are going to edit a magazine; it will be unique."
Baba explained to his Western lovers about their stay in Meher Retreat and added, "I will come here to see you once or twice a week, and thereafter less frequently. I am quite busy with Meherabad and Rahuri. In Rahuri, I have to look after the masts and the mad. I do this work very attentively, and the place needs my personal presence."
Baba concluded, "Being the Avatar, I have a bad habit of keeping an eye on everything minutely!"
Although the Westerners were thrilled at being in India, they were disappointed to learn that Baba would not be with them more often.