It is as an ordinary man that I have tried to explain the Manonash as to be achieved by an ordinary man. All are free to and should hold on to their faith in me and to their convictions and beliefs about me. One may interpret my words as one likes. When an earthquake takes place, it is possible for many other things to happen, such as fires, floods, destruction of buildings, et cetera. And it is equally possible for one interpretation or another to prove to be correct. Ghani asked me why and how I could achieve Manonash, because, as believed by him, I have already achieved it in the Old Life. But, he being my childhood chum, I have pardoned him for asking such a question.
The meeting came to an end at 11:00 A.M. Baba said that in the afternoon, instead of playing games, the men were to put on humorous skits and a recital to make him laugh.
Before Baba left, he called everyone again and Baba stated that he had arrived at a decision. Fifteen out of the 21 should not accompany him. Of the remaining six — Baidul, Daulat Singh, Eruch, Gustadji, Pendu and Minoo Kharas — four would definitely join him: Gustadji, Baidul, Pendu and Eruch. He stated he would decide on the 7th of September whether or not Minoo Kharas and Daulat Singh should be taken along.
"I will live the New Life myself for four months fully, and will similarly end it fully," Baba stated.
The "concert" was staged that afternoon, with Dhake, Minoo, Sidhu, Jalbhai, Gadekar, Savak Kotwal, Rustom Kaka and Keshav Nigam as the main participants. Keshav, disguised as a woman dressed in a sari, hid his face with one end of it and looked at Baba coquettishly, trying to attract his attention. Baba was highly amused and presented him with one of his lockets. Savak also gave a spirited Indian dance performance.
Rustom Kaka imitated Adi Sr.'s father, Khansaheb, who, when a telephone was first installed in his office, used to hold the wrong end of it to his ear. When he did not hear anything, he would become upset and would loudly curse and shout. Once, a long distance call came from Bombay. Picking up the receiver, Khansaheb put it down momentarily to take a pinch of snuff. Picking it up again he started to talk, but the operator came on the line, saying, "I'm sorry sir, your connection is broken. There's no one to talk with you." Khansaheb was furious. "No one to talk with me? I've paid for this damn telephone, and if it is not for conversation what the hell is it for? You'll have to talk with me! Speak up!"
Rustom Kaka's imitation amused Baba greatly. Rustom Kaka also sang bhajans, and one particular song so pleased Baba that he bestowed upon him the title of Ustad (Maestro), and gave him (and the other "actors") a locket.
Dhake was also quite funny. He played a violent, wild executioner, who was out to slay "the god of Mind."
Baba was in an exceptionally good mood and distributed rose petals to the men and staff.