Before leaving Arangaon, the topic of giving a name to the place was discussed and the Master renamed it Meherabad — "abad" meaning a prosperous settlement, or a flourishing colony. A large signboard was painted, and Nervous nailed it between two poles and planted it near the railway tracks.
Arangaon was then a quiet, tranquil setting. Age wondered, "Did anyone who witnessed this christening have any idea of how important this place would become in the future? How fortunate these few men were to be with Meher Baba when he first stayed there. The history of mankind's quest was being transformed. One day the world will realize the significance of these days in May 1923, when this arid and deserted land was sanctified by the cooling presence of the Lord."
This sacred spot had been the site of a British army camp during the First World War, but now, upon the Master's arrival, a spiritual war began between the forces of Light and Darkness. The inspiration to continue fighting such a war flowed and will continue to flow from Meherabad for centuries to come.