On the morning of 24 November 1955, the sahavas group and most of the mandali went to Meherazad, where Baba inquired about the group's health. Those unwell were advised to consult either Nilu or Padri, and Baba had Baidul give them medicine in his presence.
Baba spoke about Gadge Maharaj, the revered saint of Maharashtra. Gadge Maharaj had then come to Ahmednagar and was staying at Akbar Press. Adi Sr. had gone to see him that morning, and after meeting him, arrived at Meherazad. Adi told Baba that Gadge Maharaj had invited Baba to Nasik. He had said, " I am like a tiny sparrow, and Baba is like a magnificent sun. I wish Baba would come to Nasik to give darshan. I am an ignoramus, and Baba is all-knowledge!"
Baba instructed Adi, "Go tell Gadge Maharaj that I cannot go to Nasik, because I have to spend one year in seclusion. But Maharaj can come and see me even during my seclusion."
(In fact, Gadge Maharaj "met" Baba by coming to him eternally, for shortly afterwards the saint passed away.)
The Hindi sahavas group was taken around the Meherazad property, and led up Seclusion Hill. Baba also pointed out seven mango saplings, the seeds of which had been given to him by a mast in Madras.
Referring to masts, Baba said, "Those who lose their bodily consciousness in divine love are called masts. I love them very much. My love for them is like that of a mother for her children. A mother cares for her children, lovingly cleans their stool and always remembers them. In the same way, I, too, am like a mother to the masts and have full concern and thought for them."
The sahavas group then returned to Meherabad. Baba arrived there around 11:00 A.M. and had his lunch there. A qawaal and his group from Aurangabad had been called, and the singing began at 2:30 P.M. and lasted for three and a half hours. Baba was in a light and cheerful mood, and would intermittently explain the meaning of certain lines from the ghazals.
Age recorded, "The atmosphere was surcharged with intoxication, and each man, forgetting everything else, gazed at the Beloved. Light from his eyes penetrated their hearts and obliterated their darkness. All felt overjoyed and drenched themselves in the shower of bliss."
This time, Aloba could not control his emotions; he leapt up and began dancing. A few mandali led him from the hall to another room, where Bhau remained to look after him.