A mass darshan was again held that afternoon on the grounds of the Reddy College. On the way, Baba visited a rice mill, and sat on the ground with its laborers.
"I love workers and the poor," he stated, "and [my] prasad, if taken with love, will help them in every way."
Baba's message on "Religion and Politics" was read by Dhake at the college function, and Baba distributed prasad to all.
Bhaskara Raju had to return to Tadepalligudem, as his leave from work had expired.
When he approached Baba for permission to go, Baba agreed, but then called him back and stated, "Remember one thing: I know your love for me. It is your business to make people love me as you do."
When the mandali and group assembled in his room on Monday morning, 26 January 1953, Baba inquired about each one's health. He then stated:
But for me, yesterday night was the worst. Only I and God know about that night. Believe me, it was hell! This is the third night [of its kind,] and yet I keep attending the programs.
Now, be serious and carry out the instructions I give you 100 percent. What I am going to say now is very important, but do not ask me any questions about it again:
1. The leela of crucifixion and humiliation in Andhra has not come to pass even one percent, and will come in April with a vengeance.
2. Early this morning I felt 99 1/2 percent sure that my body will drop in April; but if the half a percent remains, this body will not fall for many years to come.
3. Now, I want every one of you, if possible, until the end of April to abstain from lustful action. Try, and I will help you.
4. Tonight, no one need keep awake. Tomorrow night, every one of you, except the four boys, should keep awake. During the night you can do bhajans, kirtan, discuss spiritual matters, talk about me or take God's name — engage yourselves in any way — but no chess or chitchat.
One who sleeps tomorrow will be sorry.
5. And after the night of the 27th, on the morning of the 28th, at eight o'clock, there will be a final confession, and my bowing down to you all.