In a similar manner to his search for masts, Baba assigned Jalbhai the duty of finding and bringing suitable boys to him for his work. Daily, Jalbhai would bring a boy or two whom Baba would usually keep for a short time and then send back to their respective homes. But, of the boys found by Jalbhai, Baba chose four to be kept near him for an extended period. They were: Krishna K. Nair, Raju, Kalappa and Amdoo. Baba gave them work in the mast ashram.
Another boy, Venkoba Rao, 18, was at first employed to distribute handbills publicizing the opening of the Byramangala Center. He did not meet Baba until after the ceremony in December and was also instructed to assist in the mast ashram.
As it turned out, Krishna, fourteen, was the one who had the closest connection with Meher Baba. Jalbhai brought Krishna around the 19th of October, having found this handsome Kerala boy working in a humble restaurant.
Seeing him, Baba remarked, "You have a past connection with me."
Krishna was appointed to serve Baba personally, and he and Venkoba Rao became permanent residents in Bangalore. The remaining three boys, Raju, Kalappa and Amdoo were later sent to stay at Meherabad.
The Hindu festival of Dassera was elaborately celebrated every year in Mysore, culminating with a magnificent parade. On Thursday, 19 October 1939, Baba went there at 3:00 P.M. with the women mandali in Elizabeth's car. Jalbhai and Eruch went separately by car, and Don drove the rest of the women in the bus. They arrived in Mysore at 6:00 P.M. and were met by Chanji and Pendu, who escorted them to the Yelwal Bungalow (which Chanji had rented in advance the week before). Baba and the men slept in one wing of the huge bungalow and the women in another wing of the same house. Gustadji, Pappa Jessawala and his son Meherwan arrived the next day by train.
Baba took the women to the Mysore zoo, Brindavan Gardens and other places of interest. At Chamundi Hill, Baba pointed out the seven-storied temple explaining that its seven stories represent the seven planes of consciousness. According to Baba's wish, the Dewan made arrangements, so that at the time of Baba's visits with the women, no man was to be seen at those places. Sir Mirza gave his fullest cooperation in such matters, and carried out Baba's wishes in all respects.
Baba, however, was in such a hurry while visiting any spot that the women were not allowed to enjoy the outings. At one point, Memo asked irritably, "Merog, if you don't wish us to see anything, why bother bringing us?"