Baba praised the boy in front of the mandali, "Look, see how clever Isa is. He understands the importance of obedience."
Another time, Isa's mother came weeping to Baba. Baba asked the reason, and she said, "Isa lost Rs.100 gambling last night. Please make him win tonight." Baba assured her of his help. After she left, Baba had a hearty laugh. He sent for Isa and arranged his activities in such a way that he could not find the time to go out and gamble. Going to the movies, playing cards and other games, doing japa and being with Baba for certain times of the day — these were Isa's occupations. Baba would send him to the movie theater with Krishna, and someone else was sent to bring him back, so that he would not be tempted to go gambling.
Isa's parents would loudly quarrel with each other, and Baba would go on listening to pleas from both sides. Then he would mediate and explain things to them, settling their affairs. It was surprising that those longing for darshan had not been given permission for even a minute, yet Baba would give his company to Isa's humble family for hours on end.
At 7:00 A.M., on 24 June 1953, Baba left for Roorkee (45 miles south), with Hellan driving, and accompanied by Pendu, Elcha and Kishan Singh. In Roorkee, a poor program was held in the dargah of the Qutub Sabir. Baidul was sent in advance to make the arrangements. It was drizzling on the way and the car was also giving trouble. The petrol tank was leaking and much of the gas was lost. Elcha exhorted Hellan to drive fast, but on account of the rain and the road being in a hazardous condition, Hellan could not do so. The car suddenly came to a halt on a flat plain, much to Hellan's surprise because, according to him, there should have been nothing wrong with it. Meanwhile, Baba was often prodding Elcha to ask Hellan why he did not properly test the car in Dehra Dun. Finally, Hellan was able to fix the car and they proceeded.