Even though they had not helped Baba much, Baba was pleased with Dr. Talwalkar and Dr. Athle's efforts. Baba always insisted on paying whatever fees were charged; but both men, prominent, well-known doctors, refused to accept any money from him. Goher tried to make Dr. Athle take at least enough for the cost of the X-ray films, but that too he refused. As it was Diwali, Baba gave Goher two old silver rupee coins, instructing her to give each doctor one of the coins. She did so, and each was deeply touched, saying he would treasure and keep the coin, because it came from Baba.
Because it was Diwali, during the night there was the constant din of firecrackers exploding outside Ashiana apartment.
Baba commented: "All this and the moon and the stars are the faintest illusory echo of my light. I am all Light!"
On 24th, Baba began fasting at 2:00 P.M. and remained only on water for 24 hours. During his stay in Bombay, Baba would occasionally go out with the mandali for drives along the busy streets, but for the most part he was inside his room, sometimes listening to the record player, or playing carrom with the men. Baidul would also bring masts to him in Ashiana, where Baba would sit alone with them for his contact. (The mast contacts were no doubt in relation to his special 75-days' work, which ended while he was in Bombay.)
On Sunday, 27 October 1957, Baba allowed his close Bombay lovers to have darshan, and almost 400 people came to Ashiana. All were old-time lovers. Compared to how he had been at other times, Baba was quite free with them, talking and joking expansively.
Jim and Roda Mistry attended the darshan with their three young sons, Meherwan, Falu and Sarosh.
Baba asked Jim, "Which son is the most devilish?"
Jim said, "Sarosh has that honor."
So Baba motioned to Sarosh, "Sit beside me and don't do anything naughty!"
Sarosh was only three years old, and sat near Baba on the floor with his legs crossed and his eyes shut as if meditating.
During the darshan, Sarosh would slightly open his eyes to peek at Baba, and Baba would catch him every time, pointing to him and telling those at the darshan, "Look at this young yogi! He is sitting in samadhi, but is very clever, looking at me from the corner of his eye."