So Baba advised Krishnaji to come and stay in Satara. Krishnaji was still being highly pampered, and whatever he wanted he got. For example, he was supplied with costly soaps and oils, the best quality of food and tea, cigars and cigarettes — almost anything and everything to indulge himself. His behavior was quite peculiar; he thought himself an advanced soul, a saint. Baba wanted to free him of this delusion, and therefore he indulged Krishnaji to any extent. Bhau again got the unwanted "privilege" of serving him.
While discussing matters with the group that evening, Saturday, 23 April 1955, Baba observed:
"Jesus was conscious as Christ. He was conscious that he was in Judas, and he was also conscious that Judas was not Christ. Jesus knew that Judas would betray him, and still he did not ask him to leave his side. Knowing all, he acted as if he knew nothing. This divine pretense of the All-knowing is the principle on which the Divine Play [leela] works."
Meanwhile, K. S. Rana and Devi Prasad Sharma of Dehra Dun had arrived to see Baba. When Baba was residing in Dehra Dun, they had not been able have his darshan, and because of that they had now traveled over 1,000 miles to meet him. One of the men had met the expenses of the journey by selling his wife's jewelry; the other had used money his brother had given him for some other purpose.
Baba met them lovingly, but inquired, "Why did you come by defraying expenses like that?"
They remained silent and, as wished by Baba, each was given Rs.100 for their return fare.
They hesitated to accept the money, but Baba advised, "Never hesitate to accept anything offered by any God-realized Soul — be it gold or dust."
So they accepted the sum as his prasad and were sent back after having a meal.
The small group meeting began in Rosewood at 8:00 A.M. on Sunday, 24 April 1955. Thirty-six men, including the mandali, were present, whom Baba said "collectively represented" all those persons closely connected with him, and all those who love him and follow his instructions. Baba complained he had a slight cold.
He began by stating, "First, we will go to Jal Villa, where I will have to sit in seclusion. Now that you have come here, forget all about your worldly affairs and worldly duties — wife, children, business, et cetera. Listen carefully and try to absorb as much as possible, because perhaps you may not find such an occasion again!"