At 6:30 P.M., the qawaali program was over, and the singers left. Baba's coat was soiled by the many garlands around his neck. Eruch removed the garlands, and Baba took off the coat. Eruch brought another coat, and as Baba was putting it on, he became merged within himself. He was oblivious to his surroundings for some time. His body did not move except for his fingers, which danced to a tune only he could hear. The atmosphere was still. Everyone present became serious, and a deep peacefulness descended. It seemed as if Baba was assigning a place to every individual heart in his own Infinite Heart, binding each one to him inextricably.
Suddenly he stood up and walked to the door. From there, he walked back seven paces to his chair, and again walked seven steps forward toward the door. Coming out of the hall, he surveyed the gathering, and his glance made the gift of his love in them weep. That day was the last day of sahavas for the Hindi group, and the Beloved's glance ripped at their hearts. Without a word, Baba sat in the car, and was hailed as the Ancient, Divine Beloved by a torrent of tears. Baba departed for Meherazad, and the earth of Meherabad was dampened by the lovers' pain. The pang of separation began throbbing in every heart as his car sped off into the distance.
Pendu, Bhau, Vishnu, Kohiyar, Nana Kher, Bal Natu and others had arranged for the sahavas group's bus departure to the train station; but after the joy of Baba's company for the past five days, the sadness at his departure turned into a flood of tears released from every eye. Those stricken with grief were made with difficulty to take their seats in the buses. Taking Baba inwardly with them, they left Meherabad in tears. But their tears of separation had the joy of his company mixed with them, and they departed with this treasure of combined joy and sorrow.
Several men were to leave the following morning, and on reaching Meherazad, Baba sent Eruch back to Meherabad with a message for them. To those still in Meherabad, Eruch read out this written message from God in human form:
Take my love with you joyfully, with a happy mind and cheer in your hearts. I am always with you, but during the return journey and at home you should feel my presence. May you live a life of love, and live and die for me in that love.