One of these was the "intellectual giant" Baba had mentioned in Rath. His name was Sardar Niranjan Singh, 60, the principal of Camp College, Punjab University. Niranjan Singh was present at several places where Baba gave darshan. One day his wife, who was a staunch, orthodox follower of Guru Nanak and had no faith in any other divine being, stopped him from going to see Baba. Yet in Meher Baba, Niranjan had literally seen his Guru Nanak! When this phenomenon occurred, he was dizzy and could not believe his eyes. At times he would see Baba as Nanak, and at times as Baba himself. This sight created faith in him, and he wished his wife could have the same experience. That night, his wish came true when his wife dreamed of Meher Baba and became eager for his darshan. From then on she often went to Baba's darshans — and gradually even surpassed her husband in love for Baba!
Niranjan invited Baba to his college to give darshan to the students. This was not in the original scheduled program, but at the last moment it was hastily arranged. Although there was no time according to the schedule, Baba accepted the invitation and crowded it into his schedule. It proved to be the best function of all. Baba went to the college on the 2nd at 7:30 P.M. Including the college personnel and students, there were almost 3,000 people present. A grand reception was accorded him on his arrival by Niranjan Singh, Professor Jagindar Singh and others. Baba was led to the meeting hall, which was overflowing; hundreds had to stand outside, which created a commotion.
With Baba's permission, the principal stood up to say a few words. On his rising, a hush came over the audience. Niranjan Singh said:
You know me as the principal. I also teach philosophy. You take me as an expert in the subject. Yet, like you, I too am still a student. Despite all, I know very little about spirituality. When I read Meher Baba's discourses, which were lent to me by a friend, I began having full faith in him. The more I read the more I was drawn to him, whom I had never seen. When I met him personally and heard some of his explanations, I could not help but feel that I had found a guru.
But I was in a fix. You know my wife and her dogmatic religious beliefs.