The mandali burst out laughing because Kochar had, in fact, gone to Mussoorie to meet Baba against his express orders, and in Dehra Dun also kept coming and pestering Baba, in spite of Baba's instructions not to do so. But Kochar remained quiet and did not utter a word to the contrary.
Baba gave certain instructions to Singh, and sent him back to Hamirpur. Later that day Baba went to Kochar's home to see his family, who were devoted to Baba. His eldest daughter, Raj, was particularly devoted. The family entertained Baba with a few songs. Baba was happy with their love, and permitted Kochar to visit the mandali's residence every Sunday.
Baba next visited Hellan's residence. Hellan's family was passing through difficult times, partly because they had abandoned all their property in Pakistan and fled to India after Partition. (Kochar too was a refugee from Pakistan.) Partition between the Muslims and Hindus had brought much suffering to people on both sides of the border. A great carnage had taken place, women were raped, thousands had been killed and even more rendered homeless. People had become fanatical in the name of religion and committed the worst acts of violence.
After comforting Hellan's family, Baba left and went to Keki Nalavala's house. After meeting his family, Baba returned. In the car, Baba stated that Hellan's daughter, like Raj, loved him dearly.
Then he joked, "It is possible I may be Harichand Kochar's father, and also the real father of his daughter, Raj. I have so many children the number cannot be counted. But some of them are mavali [urchin] children, namely Elcha, Kishan and Harichand!"
Nilu complained to Baba on Tuesday, 30 June 1953, "Don is discontinuing his subscription to his foreign medical journal, which I need, as you have told me to keep up with the latest developments. Tell him not to do so."
Baba replied, "Let us consult Hafiz and see if Nilu's wish is to come true."
Baba told Aloba to bring the Divan-e-Hafiz and open it at random. Aloba read in Persian and Baba translated the following lines:
I will pluck flowers from the Garden of Paradise And become one with my Beloved! I have been your lover for eons; Now the time has come to give me a message of hope! If you do not believe it, ask the great sage of China! It is not for everyone to be faithful and devoted.