G. S. Srivastava's daughter, Saroj, and her husband, Shivendra Sahai of Lucknow, had been eagerly looking forward to attending the East-West Gathering in 1962, but because Saroj was expecting their second child, Baba ordered them not to attend.
After the baby was born, Baba granted the family a private interview in May 1963. The family boarded a train for Poona, but along the way, their newborn son fell gravely ill with dysentery.
Shivendra related, "The baby's condition worsened throughout the day, and in the absence of any medicine or medical attention, his case was touch and go. In an utterly despondent mood and almost in a blank state of mind, I was standing at the open door of the compartment looking out as the train passed Meherabad Hill. Saroj was holding the baby in her lap and weeping softly. Just then, I heard a solemn voice within me state, 'Nothing will happen to him, just do not worry.' It was so convincing that I immediately turned towards Saroj and assured her that Baba would take care."
By the time the family reached their hotel in Poona, the baby was able to swallow a spoon or two of gripe water (a digestive). They telephoned Guruprasad the next morning, 22 May 1963, and Eruch informed them that Baba wanted them to come as soon as possible.
Shivendra continued, "Baba's presence was so soothing and his personal inquiries so endearing that we completely forgot about our troubles. Baba caressed our two-year-old son Shachindra ['Tutu'] and held the baby also. All of a sudden, our tension of the past 24 hours burst out and we narrated the whole episode to Baba. He listened with intent and apparent surprise."
The couple requested that Baba name the child, and Eruch suggested Mehernath , which Baba approved.
Baba told them, "I am always with you. There is no need to come to me in the summer heat with the children. Remember me with love and do not worry."
Baba placed his index finger to his eye and said, "My nazar is on you." The couple wept at Baba's compassion and mercy, and he repeated, "My nazar is always on your family."
He called the couple near him and placed their heads on his lap, instructing them to visit Meherabad and Meherazad on their way home. Baba sent them back to their hotel in his car.