Even though Baba did not like the idea of photographs at this time, he agreed to the plan to please those who wanted it, but he remarked, "What is the use of having my photograph on paper; it would be best to establish it in one's heart."
Ramjoo opposed the taking of photographs, and a discussion (sometimes heated!) ensued between those in favor of it and those against it.
Ram Lakhan Sharma of Jabalpur said, "We should have Baba's photograph in our hearts and on paper, too!" Amiya Hazra seconded him.
Baba remarked, "Sharma wants to keep one hand on the tabla and the other on the dholak at the same time."
But there were many who agreed with Sharma, and the argument continued. In the end, Baba decided that because the men had more than once posed with him (in 1955), he would be photographed only with the women at the sahavas who had not had the previous chance.
At 10:30 A.M., Baba was driven down the hill in his car, and all followed, except those who had already gone down after paying their respects to his Tomb. While Baba was being helped into the car, one man who was so overcome began staggering as if intoxicated. He was given a ride in Baba's car, as was Ramjoo, who had asthma. In lower Meherabad, one man from Baukhar (in Hamirpur) was lying on his back moaning as if in pain. Age observed, "The Wine is exhibiting its various blends! In some it weeps, in some it laughs; some are torn by inner pangs, while others smile deliriously!"
After spending a short while in his room, Baba was brought to the hall where the Hamirpur group had gathered, including several people from Kanpur, Jalaun, Barda and Jhansi. Baba began:
I also belong to Hamirpur. I have connection with Hamirpur from ages past. This is the reason that I have gone to Hamirpur twice, and so many lovers come from there. Nothing happens without a purpose. Now, physically, it is not possible for me to visit Hamirpur again. So you should all endeavor to increase my love. Remember me more and more day by day so that others may also begin to love me. You can draw me to you with your love. You cannot draw me there in this body, but you can draw me in my Real Form. I have said so many times before, and repeat it again, that he who takes my name when breathing his last will come to me.