In the afternoon during a game of La Risque, Baba stated emphatically to Hoshang, "I am the God of Gods! Have trust in me. I know everything; don't worry."
He also remarked, "Only three days more for you to go."
Orders were given to Hoshang and Cowas not to sleep until 12:30 A.M. on the night of the 27th, and to repeat the japa given from 11:30 P.M. to 12:30 A.M. They were also to fast and keep silence from 8 P.M. on 27 October until 8 P.M. on the 28th. Only water and two cups of tea could be taken during these 24 hours.
On the morning of 22 October 1959, Baba remarked to Hoshang that he should look after Pukar's health and make certain that he did not suffer another heart attack, because Baba was going to tell Pukar later that day, to leave in November for his home. On hearing this, Pukar wept like a child at the thought of separation from Baba.
Baba comforted him, "Don't worry; just obey me."
Baba left the mandali early that day, commenting that the women had not been taken outdoors for a long time, so he was going for a walk with them. As usual, before Baba left, Kenmore recited the Master's and Repentance prayers.
In the afternoon, while playing cards, Baba asked Aloba to go outside and see whether there was any likelihood of rain. There were a few stray clouds in the sky, and he came back and reported this to Baba. Two minutes later, Baba asked him to go look again. He did so. Baba was demonstrating to Hoshang and Cowas what obedience meant.
Baba gave Hoshang and Cowas further instructions about the work he had ordered them to do in Surat after leaving Meherazad. When they went to Surat to give money to the poor families, they were not to do any personal work. After completing the task, they should send a telegram to Baba, saying whether the work had been done successfully or not, and send a detailed report later.
Baba instructed, "Before giving the money, bow down and touch your heads to the feet of the recipient. Before your departure, I will bow down to you, so that your bowing to the recipient will mean that my bowing to you has reached the man."
That afternoon, there was another tea-session, and Baba distributed eatables.
He served tea to all, including Hoshang Bharucha, and repeated, "Take it this time, but never again in your life."
Adi was called to Meherazad from noon until 3:00 P.M. on the 23rd.
That morning, Baba, during the course of conversation, remarked: "What can you achieve through talks? Reading also does not help. Any amount of reading or hearing has no value. Real understanding comes in a flash!"