Abdulla Jaffer, who was an asthmatic, had trouble repeating God's name while seated, so he would stand from 3:00 to 5:00 A.M. and say God's name. Because he had almost fallen asleep, Nana Kher was instructed by Baba to keep him company and thus make certain that there was no break in the repetition. From that night on, Nana had to remain with Abdulla and also with Gadekar, since he too suffered from asthma.
On one occasion, while repeating God's name Aloba burst out weeping, and the continuity was broken. Nana Kher ran up to him immediately and himself began repeating Allah hu.
A person who was to attend the upcoming meetings was known then as Krishna Swami . A native of Kerala, Krishna Swami, 22, sported long hair and a beard and wore a robe typical of sadhus. After coming into Baba's contact he was called Krishnaji .
“”After hearing certain information about him, Baba remarked, "He tries to impress all with his love, even me! At present I have gotten into the habit of bowing down to one who may be a yogi, a saint or a mast."
Baba stated that from the 7th to the 9th of November, no one should try to go near him within ten feet.
“”"Only those who are asked to come near should come. Although about 300 persons will be here, I want a peaceful atmosphere. At the time of mass darshan I do not expect this, because then people will make such a great rush, even to the extent of plucking out my hair!"
Baba fixed the time of reading the Avesta, Bible, Koran and Gita on the 5th. He also asked the five men concerned to collect the necessary things for the ceremony.
“”"Let us represent properly," was Baba's remark.
Baba next listened to music.
“”After again hearing the song, "O holder of the secret, even if you were to be beheaded, do not reveal it," Baba commented, "The secret can be talked about, but to know it is an entirely different order of experience; bhed [the secret; Knowledge] is not connected with intellect. Instead, it is closely related to feelings and if indiscreetly disclosed, creates chaos."
To make the point clear, Baba related a story of a Pathan and a Marwari, exemplifying a sudden outburst of emotion which transformed a man's nature by the utterance of certain words:
