Sidhu, on a sign from Baba, got up to bring in the mast Ali Shah.
Baba stated, "I forgot about what I had decided early this morning, that I would begin the day by bowing down at the feet of a mast. There are two here, Mohammed and Ali Shah. The first is out of the question; he would not leave me alone for long once I saw him. He is the mavali [mischievous or cunning] type. So, it is better to get the jamali [gentle] type."
Sidhu brought Bapji (as Ali Shah was affectionately called) into the hall. As Baba had just begun to walk without crutches, Nilu was concerned about his decision to bow down to the mast. He held Baba anxiously, until Baba touched Bapji's feet with his forehead and then sat up.
As the mast was led from the room, Baba observed:
I receive letters from many different parts of the country, as well as from the West, of people having experiences of me, like seeing me face to face, receiving guidance and help from me, and so on. Honestly, I tell you I do not know anything of this. Either God did this for them, or it is the faith and devotion of the individuals concerned that have brought it about. But from November 15 onwards, God will make me do such things directly, as and when necessary. That is why I will be allowing the masses to contact me and will let those who so desire perform my arti.
About the upcoming Fiery Free Life, Baba explained:
These two weeks are of my final working, and after that will commence the Fiery Life. This period is so important that I had to invite the selected few to be with me in order to participate in my preparations for the Fiery Life.
Pleader has not seen me for about twelve years, but because of his old connection with me, I have brought him here, by force of internal compulsion, so that he may not miss this great chance. Manek Mehta will also prove to be lucky if he turns up [he had "left" Baba and stayed in Bombay]. It would have been better if Jal Kerawalla had passed away after this Fiery Life, as I expected great work from him.