Hardly had Baba's car proceeded 50 yards when two people were seen approaching with trays laden with food. Somehow, Kutumba Sastri had managed to convey the news ahead that Baba wished to eat. Crowds were milling around, and Baba stopped the car again. Meanwhile, the mandali's bus which was lagging behind arrived. The workers stopped it at the place where Baba's car had halted, and they informed Pendu about Baba's agreeing to their having coconut water. Pendu had Baba's strict order that the bus should stay right behind his car. He was in a quandary now and could not decide what to do, as Baba's car was 50 yards ahead. He got down to consult with Baba. Baba was seated in the car, Eruch standing outside. Pendu told Eruch, who replied, "What to say? Baba is not giving any definite answers today."
Hearing this, Baba got out of the car and, walking to a hut, sat down and began spelling out, "You mandali are after coconut water when I am feeling very hungry. I had given orders to drive the car straight to Amalapuram, but no one listened to that. Now you all may drink coconut water to your hearts' content. I order every one of you to drink the water of four coconuts."
Pendu stood silently, and Baba ordered him, "Go and arrange it immediately. Tell the person offering the coconut water that each of you should be given water from four coconuts so that he and you all may feel satisfied."
There were 60 men in Baba's group; most were the Andhra lovers who had accompanied them. They had already quenched their thirst by the time Pendu returned. Anyway, Pendu told the host that each should be given the water from four coconuts. That was impossible, as there were not enough coconuts. To bring more would take time, and the man could not figure out what to do. Besides, to bring so many coconuts at one time was out of the question.
Meanwhile, Baba severely scolded Eruch. Sastri and Dharmarao were bewildered and felt nervous at seeing Baba's fiery mood for the first time. Pendu came back and informed Baba that the coconuts were practically all gone, so Baba asked the men to retake their seats in the bus. The host learned a good lesson: that it is not wise to insist on anything against Baba's wish.