When Baba expressed a wish to visit Kolhapur for a day or two if a mass darshan program could be arranged, one from the bhajan party sounded out the possibility of his coming to Poona as well.
Baba answered, "Why not? I was born in Poona. Also I had promised Ghani that I would give darshan in Poona. But at present the date of the visit is uncertain. Let me discuss this matter with Patil and Gadekar. Wait and see."
Baba changed the topic and asked those gathered if they'd had a good lunch.
Turning to Chhagan he remarked, "Ramjoo is not feeling well. If Nilu's medicine does not cure him by tomorrow, do not prepare rawa for breakfast. Let everyone fast."
Baba then began joking, "Since the 1920s, the phases of my work and the surrounding atmosphere have changed considerably, but Anna 104 is the same as he was. His habits and his dress seem unchangeable."
When Babadas stood and said something disjointed, Baba remarked, "I should not blame Babadas for being incoherent. There are quite a lot who belong to his tribe!"
Addressing the program heads, Baba continued, "Baidul will arrive at each place one day in advance of my visit, to collect information about masts and saints. Baidul 'smells' masts, and if there are no masts, he will create masts! By the way, you should also know that although he is an expert at finding masts, you should beware if you ask him about anything else. He might even lead you into a ditch!"
Baba was still wearing the garlands that had been offered to him on his arrival at the pandal more than an hour before.
He moved his fingers through them and gestured, "They are really splendid. I do not feel like removing them and I also cannot keep them on for too long, as they are weighing on my shoulders. Wearing them is like chewing something that you can neither swallow nor would like to spit out."
People had started talking among themselves under the awning, and Baba remarked, "Listen, God knows I want eternal rest, but I have to be eternally restless. If you would become quiet for a short while I will be happy."
Everyone fell silent and Baba finished his instructions.
The repetition of God's names was being carried out continuously in the Jhopdi. Baba inquired of those who were given the duty at night whether they kept wide awake.