But again Baba said no.
"On reaching Meherabad, I will proceed straight to my room and use the potty there; don't allow anyone to come inside."
Eruch was driving as fast as he could, but at 7:30 A.M., about a third of a mile from Meherabad, they were met by the cheering and cries of Baba's lovers, who had come forward to receive him. Eruch blared the horn, telling people to move out of the way; but the only response he got was: "Avatar Meher Baba ki jai!" And again and again, louder: "AVATAR MEHER BABA KI JAI! AVATAR MEHER BABA KI JAI!"
Baba's car was surrounded. Eruch went on honking and shouting for people to please move and allow the car to proceed, but Baba gestured to him to keep quiet and not mar their enthusiasm.
"Once in this life, they get such an opportunity," Baba remarked.
And the car inched its way forward. The greatest joy for the lovers was thus a torture for their Beloved!
Prakash Chhabra, the filmmaker from Dehra Dun, had arrived the day before with a crew of about 15 to 20 persons. He formed the procession in an orderly manner and proceeded to film it. A few additional photographers appeared to take snapshots, which further slowed its progress. Indian "gunshots" (fireworks) were fired in Baba's honor and some men and women showered flowers on him as the procession slowly passed. Godavri Mai was following in the procession, seated in a car directly behind Baba's
It took almost an hour for Baba's car to reach his cabin. While he was inwardly feeling the urge to move his bowels, outwardly he was smiling his broadest, and was encouraging the singers and dancers to continue. It was a wonderful sight! All had gone mad with joy and, in their enthusiasm, they had blocked Baba's car. The Avatar shared in their happiness by controlling his physical urge to defecate!
At last, at 8:30 A.M., the procession arrived near Baba's cabin. Baba went inside to use the potty. When he emerged, his appearance was the cause of more frenzied acclamations. Using two walking sticks, Baba made his way to the decorated convertible and took his seat in it so that all could see him. Kaka sat on his right and Kumar stood behind him holding an umbrella over his head. Eruch, Meherjee and the other mandali formed a guard all around the car as protection.