To reach poor families in Madhupur, Baba even traveled by tonga and returned in an ox cart. Because of the high flood waters, no other means of travel was possible.
The hardships and travails undergone in contacting the masts cannot be imagined. The masts were scattered in places that were most difficult to reach, and Baba preferred to contact them when there were no crowds near them. So contacts were mostly made at night, and navigating the lanes and alleys in strange villages proved very difficult. To journey constantly, day and night, searching for masts in strange places without rest would break the strongest and healthiest of men. But Baba's sweet, pleasing smile was a source of enthusiasm and inspiration to his companions. Baba would not allow them to become discouraged or disappointed, and would keep them cheerful by his humor, despite the privations they underwent day and night. Above all, it was the pouring out of his love wherever he went that sustained his companions and enabled them to keep pace with him.
Adi Sr. and Ramjoo were called to Bombay, and were permitted to witness Baba's mast and poor work in the city. Baba slept at Ashiana, in Nariman's bedroom, and Adi Sr. and Eruch stayed with him. Pendu, Gustadji, Baidul and Chhagan checked in to a hotel. Naja, with the help of the Dadachanjis, prepared their food at Naoroji's, which Meherjee brought twice a day to Ashiana. Baba did not meet anyone in Bombay except Nariman and Meherjee — not even Rano, Kitty, Katie, Khorshed or Soonamasi, who were living there according to his orders.
On Sunday, 26 November 1950, four of Baba's Old Life closest disciples, who had informed Baba of their financial difficulties in Mahabaleshwar, were called to Bombay. They were Baba's brother Beheram, Ramjoo's brother-in-law Abdulla Jaffer of Nasik, Dattu Mehendarge (Adi Sr.'s office assistant), and Rustom Dinyar of Deolali.
At Ashiana, Baba explained to them: "While I was doing my work with the poor during my travels, I remembered you also. And so, I have called you here today to extend the same service to you."
Baba urged the four men to allow him to carry out the procedure freely and completely, without any hesitation on their part.
"This is neither charity nor a favor done by me," Baba explained through Eruch. "The money also is not mine. It is part of the amount given to me by loving hearts, to be used for helping the needy. I consider you to be in need of help, and I give this without any obligation upon you of any kind."