Gustadji has been with me for many years. In the beginning, he was with Sai Baba. For three years, he was without proper sleep or food and had been reduced to a skeleton. Then he was with Upasni Maharaj, where also he underwent great privations.
Kaikobad : you all know him. I've told you about him.
Don : for sixteen years he has been with me. He is a doctor holding his degree from an English medical college. When the war broke out, he served in the army as a major. Out of his salary, he used to send money to me every month. After the war, he rejoined me. He has stuck to me throughout. For an Englishman to stay here and adjust himself to our conditions is difficult, but he has done it.
Suddenly, Baba stopped and gestured, "Why this introduction of individual mandali members? Are you all not my mandali? What is this new thing? Have you not come from long distances to be with me? Are you not my lovers and workers? Each one of you can as well be introduced.
"For the last four years," he continued "these sandals are on my feet. They go wherever I go — to the bathroom, to the toilet, while traveling — they are with me day and night. Am I to dilate on the merits of my sandals? Still, listen:
Kaka Baria : you all know about him. He has given you his address [for the contributions] according to my wish.
Padri : is with me practically from his childhood. He is all around. What more to say about him? From head to foot, his body is prepared to obey Baba.
Pendu , Vishnu and Jalbhai : you all know about them.
Shatrughna Kumar : he is from Dehra Dun village. A number one dacoit [bandit]! He has been to jail for many years for political reasons. He is of an excitable nature. Even beats people in the streets — although not here! Does not believe in God, and although not an atheist, he is an agnostic. He does not care for the rich or poor. He says he will never obey anyone in the world; but he does not know how it is that he obeys me! He is prepared to lay his head at my feet. He will cut his wife to pieces if I order him.
Kumar was called and asked whether he would die for Baba. Kumar, after a few moments, said yes.