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Chapter 3: Manzil-E-Meem

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Ghani went to Mirza who arranged to reschedule the musician. But Ghani told the bookbinder to also come in the evening, and this proved to be a mistake.
When Baba found out that Ghani had invited Mirza, he was furious and ordered, "Send Mirza back as soon as he comes!" Ghani felt awkward, wondering how the man who had arranged this qawaali program could be so discourteously turned away? But when the singer and his party arrived, Mirza was not with them. He had had a sudden attack of fever, and this greatly relieved Ghani's anxiety. The embarrassing situation Ghani had imagined was lifted and he was able to enjoy the qawaali singing.
Later that day, Ramjoo also experienced the Master's compassion. On the way to the Manzil (from the flour mill), Ramjoo lost the cash receipts. He did not feel upset about it, but was fearful of how perturbed Baba would be about his carelessness. Anxiety-ridden, Ramjoo informed Baba what had happened. Surprisingly Baba smiled, casually telling him to forget it and enjoy the singing, which went on for several hours, until 9:30 that night.
On the 28th of December 1922, the mandali found this notice posted on the board:
Parsis and Iranis are permitted to read Zend Avesta; the Muslims, Al Koran or instructions about namaz; and the Hindus, the Gita. (If so desired, the biography of Upasni Maharaj can be read.) All previous orders are hereby canceled.
— Merwan
He then called each man to his room and handed him a copy of the 28 orders, as well as the seven previous orders issued before coming to stay in the Manzil. The 28 orders were as follows:
1. Baths should be taken daily. After a haircut, an extra bath is permitted.
2. One hour — between 7 and 8 — every morning is reserved for cricket or any other game. Members who have jobs are exempted.
3. Clean your room at least once a day.
4. Do not go into the dining hall, the upper hall and the backyard with your shoes on. As far as possible, avoid using chappals [sandals] and shoes in the bungalow.
5. It is strictly prohibited to enter the toilet without putting on the wooden sandals provided for that purpose.
6. No one should enter anyone's room without the consent of at least one of its occupants.
7. When the bell is rung, all should immediately proceed to the dining hall, except for the five o'clock bell in the morning which indicates the start of morning prayers.
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