Bapu Saheb was a Mohammedan holy man who was revered in Ahmednagar and had been closely connected with Khansaheb's father. Unknown to most people (but known to Upasni Maharaj) Bapu Saheb was actually a God-realized majzoob. When Khansaheb's father died, Bapu Saheb came to the family's house to view the body. At one point, the God-conscious man demanded that some of his devotees' clothes be handed over to him, to which the family consented.
On this occasion, Gulmai wished to offer Maharaj a small amount of money she had saved from her household budget. She placed the packet at Maharaj's feet. He did not touch it, but instead beckoned for Baba and told Gulmai, "This is my boy, Merwan. He is very good. He looks after my needs. You may give the money to him and he will do what is needed with it." So Gulmai gave Baba the packet.
Afterward Baba met in private with Gulmai and Khansaheb and told them, "Whatever Maharaj does is for the ultimate good. He has been perfected; he has the consciousness of God. Maharaj's mind is universal. You must try to help his work. You have come in his contact due to your past connections with him.
"You have been to Sakori; there is no lodging in the village. Those who go there find it difficult to stay. There is a need for a few rooms to be constructed for people to take rest, if the money can somehow be raised."
Gulmai asked how much money, and Baba replied, "Two, maybe four thousand rupees." Gulmai discussed the matter with her husband, and Khansaheb agreed to help.
Another day, Baba called Gulmai and her husband to Upasni Maharaj's room, where he suggested that, in honor of the Master, a day be set aside to celebrate. The idea was discussed and Baba suggested that it be on Maharaj's birthday in May at Sakori. "I will let you know how much money to collect," Baba said, "and everything will be done by you."
Before leaving on the eighth day, Upasni Maharaj went around the old and new house, in each and every room, and instructed Gulmai to sprinkle water from the pot placed in his room in both houses. He then said, "Place the pictures of all gods in this [Maharaj's] room. Do not place anything else there. Keep it as a prayer room." The car arrived.