On 19 January, at 10:00 A.M., Baba was driven to the reform school. He had requested that no flowers or garlands be offered to him.
In a lighthearted mood, he remarked: "When I was a boy, I used to steal things and eatables from the pantry at home, and was full of boyish mischief. But when I grew up, I robbed God outright and became One with Him. You boys can now rob me of my love through your love, and I bless you all for it."
Baba's words were translated into Marathi by Khare for the boys, and all 400 students came in turn for darshan. Baba patted some, placed his hand on the heads of others and kissed a few. Thus each of the boys had the advantage of receiving the God-Man's love and caress.
Baba left Poona with the men and women mandali at 9:30 A.M., on Tuesday, 20 January 1959 and returned to Meherazad. Adi was sent to Sakori the same day with Baba's message for Godavri Mai, assuring her of Baba continuing to have his nazar on her and others at Sakori, as per his promise to Upasni Maharaj. Noshir Irani came to Meherazad on the 21st hoping to stay, but he was instructed to return to Bombay.
By January 1959, Baba was able to walk unencumbered at times (though always with support), but at other times, the pain in his hip was unusually bad, and he would have to be carried in his lift-chair. Because of this pain, Mehera suggested that Baba discontinue using his bedroom upstairs and sleep instead in what had been (until then) Meheru and Goher's bedroom in the main house. The room had an outside door as well, which would be convenient for the watchmen to use. Baba approved the idea and shifted downstairs upon his return to Meherazad.
After the 1956 accident, special sandals were made for Baba with the right side raised about three-quarters of an inch higher than the left side to compensate for the difference in length between his right and left legs due to his injuries. Baba found it much easier and more comfortable to walk with these.