The local people came to know of his presence and many people arrived at the dak bungalow on the evening of the 18th, including some government officials. Baba gave them darshan, particularly Adi Sr.'s brother-in-law, Dr. Ranade, who was responsible for arranging Baba's stay whenever he came to Aurangabad. Gulmai had specially come to Aurangabad to meet Baba, and Baba saw her and her daughter, Piroja (who was married to Dr. Ranade).
As Meher Baba's identity had been revealed throughout the city, he left Aurangabad a day and a half earlier than planned for Amraoti, intending to spend a day along the way at Manmad. They departed by train very early on Friday morning, 19 December 1952. At the station there was a great rush from the crowd. Baba was persuaded to travel by second class instead of third. As Baba entered the compartment, he saw a man already occupying a seat.
"This man will be on my chest until Manmad!" he gestured in annoyance to Eruch. "It is better I travel third class with a hundred men, as in that case their attention would be divided and not focused on me. However, request him to change compartments at the next station. Then I will be able to relax."
The train started, and as soon as it did the man got up and placed his head on Baba's feet! He had been waiting for an opportunity to see Meher Baba for many years. Baba blessed him and the man agreed to change compartments at the next stop.
At Manmad, Baba wished to stay at the dak bungalow there, but it was already reserved for some government officer. While driving past the rest house, Baba pointed to a beautiful villa with a garden.
"What a fine bungalow," he remarked. "Perhaps it is the best in Manmad."
Eruch went to the railway station and tried to persuade an official to allow them to occupy the dak bungalow, but he refused permission even though they were willing to spend the day on its verandah. So Eruch asked, "Do you know of any other bungalow where we could find accommodations?"
"Yes," said the man, whose name was Chunilal. "You can occupy the verandah of my bungalow."
Eruch thanked him, saying he would have to consult his elder brother for his approval. He returned and on informing Baba, obtained his consent on condition that the owner would have to remain elsewhere so long as Baba was there.