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Chapter 39: No Drugs

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Adi and Dhake went to Sakori on the 23rd and conveyed news of Baba to Godavri Mai, then they reported to Baba about the meeting the next day. The Khilnanis bid farewell to Baba on the 24th, before leaving Ahmednagar for Alibag the following day. Minoo Bharucha was permitted an audience with Baba, and Adi brought him at 9:30 A.M. on the 25th.
On 27 January, Adi brought Francis Goldney and his wife Olla to visit Baba at 9:30 A.M. They had come to India for the Christmas holidays, and Baba graciously allowed them to come to Meherazad for half an hour, though he was in seclusion. Olla had been indifferent toward Baba in the past, but during this visit she was quite receptive. She and her husband gently kissed Baba on the cheek, both on their arrival and on their departure. Olla took a few photographs of her husband and Francis Brabazon sitting on either side of Baba. Olla then went to greet Mehera and the other women. They left for Satara the same day.
Marvin and Jeannie Campen requested permission to see Baba at this time, as they were on an around-the-world business trip.
Baba's reply: "Only if you have business in India."
Since they had no official business in India, they were not allowed to visit, and they went on to East Pakistan (Bangladesh) and West Pakistan.
On 1 February 1966, a letter was received from Hakumat Rai Kapil of Delhi. He still wished to stay permanently with Baba, and since he longed to come closer to Baba, he was deeply troubled.
In response, Baba cabled him this message:
I am the joy in your heart and the despair of your mind, for love can attain that which intellect cannot fathom.
On 6 February Beheram came from Poona with his sons Rustom and Sohrab, and son-in-law Jehangu. Meherwan Jessawala arrived the next day for his annual stay at Meherazad for Baba's birthday. While he was there, Meherwan would help his brother Eruch with the correspondence, which always increased at this time. Sarosh and Viloo were also permitted to see Baba for half an hour on the 7th.
Dr. Hira Lall Chopra, PhD of Calcutta had been invited to speak and preside over one of the functions planned for the Ahmednagar Center birthday celebration that year. He was taken to Meherazad by Adi on 15 February and saw Baba for 20 minutes. He recited an Urdu poem he had composed, and Baba was happy with his understanding and love. Jalbhai and Sheroo saw Baba briefly the following day.
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