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Chapter 20: Manjri Mafi

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The meeting ended at 10:30 that morning. Kumar was ordered to sell the Manjri Mafi property, and a message was sent to Rustom Hansotia that he was to lead the New Life at his home in Ratlam.
Kishan Singh, Harjiwan Lal, Todi Singh and Was Deo Kain were called to attend a meeting between Baba and the men companions held at noon on Sunday, 30 April 1950, at Manjri Mafi.
A telegram was received from Elizabeth, whereupon Baba commented,
"I will not go to the West in July 1950, but I will definitely go by the end of July 1951."
Eruch explained to the men from Delhi about the New Plan, and they all promised without hesitation to give their full cooperation. Baba emphasized that they were to render all possible help, except in the way of money, food or clothing.
"You should not spend a pie out of your own pockets for the companions of the New Plan," Baba emphasized.
Kumar promised to pay part of the proceeds of the sale of the Manjri Mafi property, which was Rs.7,000, by the end of July. Baba wanted the money immediately, then and there, that day! Consequently, Harjiwan Lal consented to lend the amount to Baba on condition that Kumar repay him by the end of July. Out of this Rs.7,000, Rs.5,000 was paid to Todi Singh in advance for the business, according to the New Plan. Harjiwan Lal was paid Rs.4,340 as rent for the building on Rohtak Road in Delhi.
Baba met with Kishan Singh, Harjiwan Lal, Todi Singh and Was Deo Kain for a while, and stated:
"Somehow or other you men have come in my contact in the New Life as far as helping the New Plan group is concerned. But do not try to see me in Delhi unless I call you. You are free to meet the New Plan companions as often as you like. From today, you four have been taken in the New Life."
The four men were happy with the meeting, and in the afternoon, they returned to Delhi.
In the darkness on the morning of Monday, 1 May 1950, the companions awoke as usual at four o'clock. By five, they were ready for the day's auspicious events, attired in white kafnis and green turbans. Baba came to their quarters at 6:30, wearing his white kafni. Amidst pin-drop silence, Nilu and Kaka solemnly wrapped a green turban around Baba's head.
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