He was not eating at anyone's house, but he once went to see the Kher family at their residence.
There were so many dishes for lunch that Baba complimented Nana's mother, Godubai, "My belly is full just looking at them!"
Then, examining every dish minutely, he inquired, "Why hasn't Asha [Nana's sister-in-law] prepared chutney? Where is she?"
Godubai explained, "She specially came from Amraoti for that purpose, but because she is having her period, she is weeping." (In India, it is an age-old custom that when a woman is menstruating she keeps herself aloof and does not touch anyone, much less cook.)
Baba sent for Asha and asked her, "What do you take me for?"
"Paramatma," she said.
"Yes, I am Paramatma. I am the Ocean which has within it both good and bad. The ocean is never polluted if filth is thrown in it, nor does it ever give out fragrance if it contains sandalwood. The ocean is infinite. It always is as it ever was.
"I contain within myself both your good and bad actions and keep you clean. I am infinitely pure and purify every bit of dirt in my Infinite Ocean. So, dedicating both good and bad to me, everyone should become pure.
"To me, you are never unclean. Go prepare and bring my chutney. I am waiting for it."
For Asha, it was a wondrous thing, as she had been brought up in an orthodox, traditional manner. Baba's love took firm root in her heart, and she prepared the chutney with much love — which Baba ate with zest, praising her all the while.
Kaka Sherlekar also invited Baba for food, and one day Baba went to his house for a meal. Baba visited the residences of Bhatia, Kapse, Chaurasia, Pankhraj, Solava and Dr. Deshmukh in Nagpur, as well. Baba had promised Kapse in Madras years before that he would one day visit his home, and his promise was finally fulfilled. Deshmukh had built an underground place of worship, where Baba's arti was performed in his presence. Baba also visited the small Avatar Meher Baba Nagpur Center, which was located at Nana Kher's residence.
Was Deo Kain's wife, Prabha, had come to Nagpur from Delhi, but she fell ill. Baba kept her at Nana Kher's house, where she was treated. She wished to accompany Baba's group, but during the journey no one could join without Baba's permission, and since no women were allowed, Prabha had to return to Delhi on the 4th.