A disagreement between Rangole and Soonumyan was brought to Baba's attention. Soonu had stopped attending the Center meetings for some time. Soonumyan was building a movie theater, but there was a dispute with the owner of the land. A long drawn-out court case ensued. Soonu pleaded with Baba to intercede on his behalf; and eventually, Soonu won the case.
Regarding Soonu's financial difficulty, Baba remarked, "These things are immaterial compared to the Truth."
Turning to Soonu, Baba advised him, "Take part in the Center's activities during the coming two and a half months [from 14 August until the end of October], when I myself will remain aloof for my Universal spiritual work, which will strain me so much as to make me drop my body. This is an opportunity for you, Soonu, to avail yourself of, as such a time will not come again."
Baba impressed on those present: "Be careful. Be loving and harmonious with one another, and after October has passed, if my body remains [alive], I will see. This is a difficult period, and the last phase of my work. Keep aside your other worries and take interest in the Center's activities."
Baba inquired about the Ahmednagar Center's funds, monthly expenditure, and noted as a practical example the Poona Center which was very well organized. The Poona Center was to be legally registered and Rs.40,000 was to be deposited in a bank account in their name. The Westerners were to contribute Rs.25,000. The organizers and workers had also collected some amounts to stabilize the foundation of the Center.
Baba added, "Everywhere, in all Centers in India, it will happen like this."
He then stated:
I wish to deposit Rs.500 in the Nagar Center account in the bank. It should be utilized in spreading my message of love to all, and toward the Center's expenses. You, yourselves, should be full of love for one another, so that you may be able to impress others by your example and create an atmosphere for outsiders to believe in Baba and his work. You may carry out your family and household obligations, but at the same time, you should love me and remember that God alone is real and that all else is illusion. Thereby, you will be able to sustain love among yourselves and have the courage to tell others about my love for humanity. If there is disharmony among you, it is all nonsense to carry on the Center's activities.