The halo begins to develop and an aura begins to disappear only after an individual starts advancing on the path to God-realization. When the aura begins to get more and more faint, the halo commences to shine more and more, getting brighter in proportion to the progress of the individual's consciousness on the path.
Kumar and Pukar returned to their respective homes at some point. Meanwhile, Baba had called Jim Mistry from Bombay to stay at Meherazad for a month, and Jim was especially fortunate to have Baba's close contact. By narrating amusing stories, Jim would keep Baba entertained, and Baba too would crack jokes with him. One evening there was much talk among the men about snakes and spirits (ghosts). All went to bed, but because there was no kerosene in the lantern in Jim's room, he was in total darkness and could not sleep. The next day Baba asked whether he had slept well. Jim said he had, but his reply was not very convincing. The truth came out, and Baba scolded Kaka for not making sure that Jim's lantern had been filled.
"There was another reason I could not fall asleep, Baba," Jim said. "We were talking of snakes and spirits right before I went to bed, so my mind was agitated and I couldn't sleep."
Baba advised, "Before going to bed, repeat my name 51 times."
During July, the impending sahavas congregation was discussed, and Pendu became the target of Baba's "arrows." Although Pendu was still unable to walk unassisted, without crutches, Baba would often harshly criticize Pendu for not paying full attention to all the necessary arrangements which had to be made for the sahavas.
One day Baba called Pendu, Padri, Vishnu and Don to Meherazad to discuss the sahavas. Baba was in a serious mood that day.
Pendu stumbled into the hall, sat on a chair, and Baba asked him, "Did you sleep last night?"
Pendu replied, "How can I sleep? I've got terrible pain; I cannot sleep, I cannot eat properly. It is unbearable for me!"
Baba scolded him badly.
"Have you any shame? You think of your own pain, do you ever think of mine? You suffer for yourself, but I am suffering for the whole universe! What will happen if you die? Nothing. Have you any idea of how much pain I have? How much I suffer? And still, I see to every small detail. You remain lying in bed and have nothing to do all day long! This time, I, myself, will look after all the arrangements and will not require your help.