As mentioned, Dhake's wife, Kashibai, had recently died. Dhake had much love for Baba, and once in Rahuri years before, Baba had visited his home. Finding Kashibai weak and run-down, Baba had advised him to give her complete rest. With her health in mind, Baba had made arrangements for her during his stay in Toka during 1928, so that she and Dhake could live there in the family quarters.
After her demise, Baba had a private talk with Dhake during the meeting.
He explained, "You are now free and I will look after your children. Now don't fall into that trap [meaning marriage] again, and stay with me permanently." On Dhake's agreement, Baba welcomed him to join the mandali, "From tomorrow, come to stay with me."
To this also Dhake consented.
Baba then clarified, "Come to stay with me permanently, after six months."
In this manner everything was settled.
But in the meantime, Dhake got engaged for a second time. When his wedding invitation was received, Baba immediately sent Kalemama to him with orders that he should not marry. Kalemama was unable to contact Dhake in time and the marriage was performed. Baba was furious over the affair and temporarily forbade Dhake from coming to him.
Pendu was the manager at Meherabad, and handled all the money and kept accounts. On one occasion, Dattu showed Pendu's account book to Adi Sr., who complained to Baba about the accounts not being regular.
So Baba sent for Pendu and criticized, "Your accounts are not correct."
"They're perfect!" Pendu protested.
"Every item in the account should be listed separately," Adi pointed out.
"Do banks have different coffers for their money?" asked Pendu. "The money is kept together and accounts are written separately. Similarly, I too have kept the accounts separately."
His reasoning upset Baba who said, "You are quite loyal and none can ever doubt your faith; but you don't know the first thing about accounting! What Adi says is true."
Baba went on lambasting Pendu in front of everyone and Pendu grew very angry. But he stood still listening to what Baba was dictating.
Afterwards, Dattu came out of his room and Pendu followed him. Catching hold of him he said, "You're the cause of all this trouble," and he gave him a hard slap. Baba overheard him and called them back. He severely scolded Pendu and ordered him to touch Dattu's feet.