During the day, Irene discussed certain points with Ramjoo in the manuscript for her forthcoming book, titled Civilization or Chaos? which Irene envisioned as being a "general textbook or introduction to Baba's work." She and Meherjee left the following morning.
Baba ordered the men to fast on the 12th on tea only, taken three times. At three o'clock that afternoon, Adi Sr., as usual, brought the mail and also a basketful of jalebis (sweets). Baba asked the mandali what should be done with the sweets. To decide the issue he directed Nilu to toss his alphabet board in the air. If one side came up, the jalebis would be handed out, if the other side came up, they would not. Twice it turned up in favor of distributing them, so Baba, with a smile, allowed the men to have them with tea.
On the morning of 14 February 1953, a small darshan took place in Ahmednagar at Khushru Quarters. Baba went with Nilu and Eruch in Adi's car, arriving at 7:30. About 100 persons had gathered. They were allowed to approach Baba, but not to touch his feet.
On this occasion, as instructed, Godavri Mai came from Sakori at 9:30 with Yeshwant Rao and two kanyas (nuns). Baba expressed his happiness to see Godavri and then explained to her,
"Although receiving homage from others by allowing them to touch one's feet creates serious binding if one is not God-realized, your case is entirely different, since Upasni Maharaj has entrusted you with a special duty.1 Be firm in your conviction about following Maharaj's instructions. Do what you honestly feel to be best. Don't be influenced by what others say."
Godavri requested to see Baba again in Dehra Dun, where he was going, as she would be nearby in Rishikesh. Baba explained that she could write to Adi Sr. for a suitable date, but that there would be no programs held there.
"I have to work hard for the completion of my Fiery Free Life," he said.2
In conclusion, he told Godavri, "I am everywhere, in everyone, in everything."
Adi had arranged for a photograph to be taken by Bhaiya Panday, to which Baba agreed. He returned to Meherazad by noon.
Footnotes
- 1.This refers to others making the claim that Godavri Mai was a Sadguru, which was not the case.
- 2.Godavri subsequently canceled her trip to Rishikesh.