Baba did not see either Padri or Harjiwan Lal; according to Baba's wish, only Eruch and Adi spoke with them. Baba sent Padri a message that he was pleased with his promptness in carry out his orders, and joked:
"You have one foot in the Old Life and one foot in the New Life, but you need not be afraid that your feet will ever be torn asunder [split out from under you]!"
Baba had allowed Keki Desai a few minutes (on the 22 nd ) in regards to the Manjri Mafi accommodations. Baba also showed Keki a tent that Don had given him, in which he stayed. It was erected near the steps leading to the women's room. Baba conveyed to Keki that he wanted 12 similar tents for his companions, which Keki was ordered to purchase in Delhi. Keki was unable to obtain such tents ready-made, so Baba instructed that a sample be made to his specifications.
It was at this time that Harjiwan Lal became aware of the plight of the companions in the freezing weather and he left with the express purpose of sending them some warm woolen clothing. The men and women had not a single woolen coat between them and the men were spending the nights in their kafnis, usually outside in the open.
Out of the Rs.15,000, two tongas and a horse were purchased for Rs.1,500 in Moradabad. Food, too, was provided from that amount during this vacuum period. The rest of the money was kept aside for erecting a hut for the companions in Manjri Mafi and for paying rent for the house the companions would occupy until the hut was ready. Also from that amount, money was kept aside for pilgrim taxes, the hire of boats, octroi (toll fee) to be paid while crossing the bridge, and other levies. Whatever balance remained went toward the purchase of fodder for the animals.
During this time, Baba warned, "After January 1, not a pie will be spent for food or clothing."
Returning to Delhi, Harjiwan Lal informed Kishan Singh and Was Deo Kain about the condition of the men and women companions. A letter was received from them about sending a variety of eatables and clothing, which they said would be given as bhiksha.
In reply, Baba sent the following specific instructions to Harjiwan Lal: