Later while conversing with the mandali that day, Baba disclosed part of what had been said between Upasni Maharaj and himself during their last meeting at Dahigaon twelve years before (on 17 October 1941), two months before Maharaj dropped his body:
"Upasni Maharaj said to me, 'Now speak — anything, something! You can, so you should speak in my presence.' He knew I would not and should not. When I did not speak, Maharaj knew and I knew that he was soon to drop his body. He is listening to us now and that is why I am telling you this much."
Baba added cryptically, "I am still in search of the one who would love me as God loves me."
Krishnaji had come to Saoner to attend the functions and Baba directed him to go to North India for his work. Baba gave him specific instructions on how he should live (by begging, not accepting money, et cetera) and what he should do.
Baba exhorted Krishnaji, "Wherever you are, let people know about my love. Spread it like fire! Carry out the program chalked out for you, if need be, at the cost of your life!"
Bhau continued to fret over his inability to meet Meher Baba privately, and that night was a torment for him. On the 2nd, he went to the Circuit House again, where preparations were afoot for Baba's departure for Nagpur. Baba came out at 7:30 A.M., sat down in the car and was driven off. Bhau followed him. The car stopped at the crossroads near the civil lines, and Baba came out of the car and sat down. Pophali, Abdul Majid Khan and others had gathered and were waiting for him. Bhau also went there. Eruch began to tell the story of Hanuman. When he finished, Baba reentered his car amid loud acclamations, and proceeded to the Angewada Center, near Saoner. After giving darshan there, he left for Nagpur. Bhau, Rama and Sheela also went to Nagpur, but Bhau had no idea where Baba would be staying or where he would be giving darshan.
Accommodations for Baba in Nagpur had been made at the bungalow of Y. P. Verma, a barrister, in the Gokulpeth locality on West High Court Road. The mandali were to stay in Dharampeth at the family home of Nana Kher, whose parents too were devoted to Baba.
Dr. Deshmukh also came to Nagpur, where his new house was under construction.