Another point. I have been telling you that I am That [God]. But because I am among you, I have to be practical. Every minute detail I have to look after. Those who contributed 30,000 for the sahavas were selected by me. A list of contributions received and expenses incurred will be sent to all the persons present here — not only to the contributors, as was planned previously.
Now the poor program will begin. Remain with me, and repeat sincerely God's name as instructed yesterday as long as the program lasts. Let thoughts come, but go on repeating God's name. Before three o'clock this afternoon, gather on Meherabad Hill. I will show you the spot where my last remains will be deposited.
Baba remarked on his sleeplessness for the past many years, "The night watchmen who are with me know about it. They massage my feet and know how I am awake all the while."
Sending for his night watchman, Bhau, Baba introduced him, "He is an M.A. with a B.S. in agriculture and loves me so much that occasionally even in deep sleep he shouts out my name!"
At 9:00 A.M. Baba proceeded with all to the dhuni, where the poor program was to be held. Pendu had designed a special table that Babu carpenter had built during the night. It had steps for the poor to climb up, and below a built-in drain for the water to flow out. Almost 200 poor had collected. Baba took his seat in a chair near the table, and one by one, the poor mounted the steps. Pendu handed Baba water for each in a large tin cup and Padri gave Baba the soap. Baba would wash each person's feet and wipe them dry with a towel handed to him by Eruch. After laying his head on their feet, Baba gave each four rupees as his love-gift.