Baba departed for Meherazad at 4:45 P.M. After Baba's departure each day, the conversation would always center on him. It was a wonderful time, and although the men mandali worked day and night, by Baba's grace, they never felt tired.
That night the Gujarati group amused themselves in various ways. A large crowd encircled Jalbhai and Dr. Abdur Rehman to hear their humorous stories. This went on while Bachoobhai and Haribhai Patel kept their music flowing. Hoshang Dadachanji, Dara Dadachanji (Arnavaz's brother) and Jal Dastoor were engrossed in a game of cards. Minoo Kharas, Adi Dubash and Dadi Mehta had a good time teasing Darabshah.
K. M. Madon of Poona had been in Baba's contact for more than ten years. He was an amusing short-statured Parsi who always sported a solar topee. Madon had once confessed to Baba that he was afraid of his wife, and Baba enjoyed teasing him about it. At the sahavas, Madon was treating some men (no matter what their ailment!) by massaging their limbs with a concocted ointment he christened Aascharya Malam (Wonder Balm) — earning him the sobriquet of Balmwala .
Dr. Deshmukh was in Meherabad for the entire month of the sahavas. He would go to bed at 8:00 P.M. and wake certain men early in the morning for bhajans. Others would retire late, and once, Dhake angrily asked Deshmukh, "Has Baba ordered us to do bhajans at 3:00 A.M.?! If it is not Baba's wish, then you have no right to disturb others."
The Gujarati group consisted of almost 100 individuals, each with his own tale to tell. But what can Age write about each? Suffice to say that all were confirmed "drunkards" — incapable of abstention.
On Monday, 7 November 1955, Baba arrived in Meherabad at about 8:00 A.M. Eruch and Kaka accompanied him from Meherazad, as did Kumar and Kishan Singh, who had come from Dehra Dun for the program and were staying at Meherazad. According to Baba's instructions, Adi Jr., Francis and Don Stevens left early that day in Nariman's car with his driver for a two-day stay at the Ellora Caves.
Baba had a discussion in his cabin with Pendu, Padri and Vishnu for some time, and then came to the hall to see the sahavas group.
He said, "Those who did not sleep last night should stand up."
Minoo Kharas and Adi Dubash promptly stood up again.
Baba wryly inquired, "Don't you two ever sleep at night?"
Dadi Mehta remarked, "Both sleep quite well, Baba!"
Everyone laughed, and Baba asked Adi Dubash, "Has Minoo's proximity affected you? Despite no sleep, your health seems to be quite good, so there is nothing to worry about. If you do feel unwell, however, consult Nilu."