It was a strange occurrence, and being superstitious, they wondered what it meant. Of course none knew of what Merwanji had passed through that same night.
Wearing the same coat and pants, Merwanji stayed with Upasni Maharaj for eight days and then returned to Poona.
In addition to visiting Upasni Maharaj in Sakori regularly, Merwanji later started corresponding with him; however, most of the contents of the letters or messages appeared to be indecipherable by anyone else but them. Occasionally, Merwanji sent Upasni messages through either Behramji or later through two close associates, Sadashiv Patil and Sayyed Saheb. Behramji tried to read the messages but found them to be too mysterious. Although the language of the letters was simple, the sentences seemed meaningless. Later, Merwanji would send parcels to Upasni of various items Merwanji's aunt Pila Masi would prepare. The parcels were also strange. For example, in one, Merwanji sent Upasni just a needle and thread.
Pila Masi and Masaji moved next door to Bhopla House. Pila Masi's health was failing due to a serious asthmatic condition and tuberculosis, and she was confined to her bed. Merwanji loved her and would come to see her every day. She lived only for his visits. They talked about God and the saints most of the time, and he also told her about his trips to Sakori and about Upasni Maharaj's greatness. She would then ask, "But Merog, when will you take me with you to Sakori? I must meet this Maharaj at least once."
Her nephew would reply, "Masi, I will definitely take you to him. Don't worry, I promise."
Pila Masi's affliction worsened, and one day Merwanji was called to come immediately.
After sitting with her and holding her hand, he mixed some oodi (dhuni ash) in a glass of sugared water and told her, "This ash is sacred; it is from Upasni Maharaj's dhuni. Drink it and by tomorrow you will be well. You will be cured forever." She drank it, and he continued, "Masi, do you know what I am going to do for you tomorrow? I am going to take you to Upasni Maharaj."
Squeezing Merwanji's hand tightly, she smiled with gratitude and love.
The next day Pila Masi died.
Merwanji consoled his uncle, "Masaji, don't worry. The responsibility of looking after Aspandiar and Naja is now with me. I will take care of them. I accept full responsibility for them. Don't worry about your children. They are mine now."