"For me, the thing that counts is love and heart, not worldly position. If there is a balance of the head and heart, it would be ideal, and if there is a combination of head, heart and money — then that would really be something!"
This concluded the discussion.
Bhajan singing began, and Baba played on a drum. A lover from Kakinada began dancing, and the whole atmosphere was surcharged with love. All quarrels were forgotten; all disputes resolved. Everyone felt at peace, as Bhaskara Raju sang, " Namo Meher Baba, Avatar, Namo Dev Deva !" Baba beat out the rhythm on the drum, and his sweet smile pierced every heart.
After the music was over, Baba stated, "Tomorrow, during the poor work, all should keep repeating God's name. I will be occupied with washing the feet and bowing down to the poor."
He added, "I alone am worthy of worship!"
The Kakinada lover had brought silver casts of Baba's feet which he presented to him. Baba gave one cast to each of the group heads of the various places present.
Baba then left the hall and went to his cabin, where he discussed the next day's program with Pendu and Padri. When he came out, instead of taking his seat in the car for the drive to Meherazad, he began walking toward Ahmednagar. All followed, and he sat down under a tree. Baba's expression turned serious and, oblivious to the surroundings; he became merged in his work. His fingers moved briskly and their dance was something wonderful to see. The Avatar's inner working had a profound influence throughout the entire universe, but our gross eyes could only be content with watching its outward arabesque.
After a while, rising slowly, Baba went to the car and sat quietly inside. Eruch then drove off, and considering Baba's mood no one shouted his Jai. Nevertheless, the Wine had its effect upon every heart.
Baba reached Meherabad at 7:30 A.M., on Monday, 14 November 1955 (Diwali that year), and entered the hall fifteen minutes later. The morning session began with a few devotional songs by the Telugu bhaktas (lovers).
Age recounted: "The Wine burst forth, as the rays of Baba's smile and gestures illumined the very depths of all. Every heart tasted a few drops and sang with joy."
Thirumala Rao asked Baba's permission to say a few words before the group. Baba granted him to speak: "Today is [Prime Minister] Pandit Nehru's birthday. He is a great political leader of India, and there are no words to express the unceasing service he is rendering to humanity in general and our nation in particular. He is totally honest and doing his utmost for India's progress.