Some were told to fast, for example. Saib Asmi of Lahore was instructed to remain inside a room for 40 days and not to step out of it except to use the toilet. He was ordered to observe silence during that period and eat only once a day. Others were told to give up one "cherished item," such as a favorite food or drink, or smoking. Many were told to softly repeat aloud 500 times a day in one sitting: "Beloved God, Thy Will has come to pass in that all our Baba has declared will soon come to pass this year."
Sorabji Siganporia and his son Noshir had interviews with Baba at Meherazad on 21 June, as did Savak Kotwal. Baba gave his permission for Savak to remain in Bombay with his family, due to his poor health.
On Wednesday, 2 July 1958, a special showing of the films of Baba's 1954 Andhra Tour, the February 1958 Meherabad Sahavas and the 1956 trip to America (taken by Charmian Duce) was arranged. The films were shown at the Sarosh Cinema from 8:30 till 11:30 A.M. Baba, the Meherazad women and all those from Meherabad attended. Baba took the women to Meherabad three days later.
The social worker Sadhu Vaswani, of Saint Mira High School in Poona, invited Baba to pay a return visit there. Baba accepted and set Sunday, 6 July 1958, for the occasion. The night before, Baba had a high fever and was unable to pass either urine or stool. He tried several times, but without success. Still, at 7:00 A.M., he left for Poona with Eruch, Bhau and Jalbhai, stopping in Ahmednagar to pick up Dhake. Homa Dadachanji was driving. Because of Baba's indisposition, he was not in a good mood.
Along the way, the car was halted under a tree, and Baba tried to urinate behind a white sheet held around him by the men. Another car happened to drive past. Recognizing Baba's car, it too halted. The passengers alighted and asked Jalbhai if they could quickly take Baba's darshan. The Avatar was suffering unimaginably, and on top of it, his devotees were seeking his darshan! Without passing urine, Baba returned to the car, and the people approached him. Smiling, Baba greeted them.
After they had left, he complained, "I have a high fever, I cannot piddle, there is much pain and discomfort — but to please others, I have to smile."
Baba was given a splendid reception by Sadhu Vaswani. As soon as he arrived at Saint Mira High School, a rapid change overtook him. Baba's face blossomed like a rose and joy flowed from his sweet expression.