In spite of his often-repeated instructions to the men, not to allow a break in the continuous rhythm of repeating God's name during the entire course of the poor program, Baba, at one point, suddenly interrupted the proceedings and signaled for the repetitions to be stopped. Pointing to the poor man standing before him, Baba introduced him. He was Satya Mang, the former dacoit and robber whose story Baba had often told. Although Satya Mang had fallen on hard times and was poverty stricken, he remained honest to his promise to Baba and never committed another robbery. He was a living example of the miraculous change Baba brought about in individuals. Baba informed everyone present about him, and they saw with their own eyes how a hardhearted criminal who had terrorized the countryside had been reformed through Baba's love.
After the poor program, Baba walked to his cabin, where he discussed matters with Nusserwan Satha. Soon he came out and used his alphabet board for the television film. Several different angles were shot by the cameraman hired for the occasion, before Baba held up his hand signaling it was enough.
Baba handed Don Stevens the alphabet board for him to take back to America and joked, "The next time Don says something will take ten minutes, I'll know he means thirty!"
The 16mm black and white film was subsequently viewed by the public on the California television program "Cavalcade of Books," on which God Speaks was reviewed.1
Baba sent the sahavas group for lunch and went back to his cabin. After his meal he visited the kitchen, where Chhagan and Shahastrabudhe were occupied with food arrangements. Baba himself stayed ten minutes and served those of Arangaon who were working in the kitchen. First-class arrangements were provided for the sahavas group's bath, food and tea. The work, including the cleaning of the large cooking vessels and the serving of meals to so many, proceeded with the precise regularity and speed of a well-oiled machine.
Baba entered the hall from the kitchen, where the group was already present. Someone complained that some were playing cards at night in the pandal.
Baba remarked, "What has playing cards to do with one's love and longing for God?
Footnotes
- 1.Don Stevens also took some 8mm color shots during his stay.