Meherjee's car had been sent for, and he had arrived in Kumtha that afternoon. Baba wanted to be driven in the car to Meherazad the following day, on his way to Sakori, and he was happy to see Meherjee. Baba returned to Satara at about 5:00 P.M.
The next day, people from neighboring villages came to request that Baba similarly bless their villages with his presence. Due to lack of time, Baba could not comply. He was soon to enter seclusion, and had also made plans to visit other places before doing so. Baba, however, agreed to give them darshan at the Rosewood bungalow in Satara after the 2nd of February.
During the first week of the sahavas at Meherabad in November 1955, Godavri Mai had come and expressed her wish that, after the sahavas, Baba would come to Sakori for a few days of rest.
“”Baba had accepted her invitation and remarked to her, "If I come to Sakori, I will take food prepared by your hands. As Yashoda [Krishna's adopted mother] was to Krishna, so you are to me. You are my Yashoda."
At first it was decided that Baba should rest in Sakori for a week, but as there was no time before he was to enter seclusion, only two days were fixed and Godavri was informed accordingly.
“”But several days later, Baba sent Adi Sr. to Sakori with this message: "As promised, Baba will come to Sakori, but he will stay for only two hours."
Godavri was disappointed and replied that Baba should at least stay there for a day. Eventually, Baba agreed to visit from 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., and the date of 26 January was decided for the visit.
“”Baba sent a further message to Godavri: "I will not give darshan in Sakori and will eat only the food prepared by you."
Accordingly, on the 25th, accompanied by Eruch, Pendu, Bhau, Nilu, Gustadji, Kumar and Kishan Singh, Baba left Satara for Ahmednagar.
“”Near Khushru Quarters, he met with Adi and instructed him, "Go to Sakori tomorrow morning and tell Godavri Mai that I will come at 9:00 A.M., and immediately return after lunch. There should be no program arranged, either of darshan or reception."
