Soon the clouds blew away and the sun began shining, so Sadashiv gave 30 May as the definite date for rain. But no rain fell then either, and on an indication from Baba, Sheela told Sadashiv a bit heatedly, "You are a trickster! Where is the rain?"
Sadashiv replied, "I give up now! I can do nothing more. There will be rain only when Baba wishes."
Once, on a sign from Baba, Mehernath told Sadashiv, "Patil Kaka, make me your heir."
Sadashiv said, "I am sorry, but I cannot accept any boy as my heir."
On a word from Baba, Sheela said, "I am a girl; make me your heir."
Sadashiv said, "All right, I will adopt you."
"Take me to your house."
"No, I cannot do that."
Baba smiled and said, "Patil, you are very selfish! You adopt someone, and it is I who have to look after her! Well and true is your justice. If you take Baby home, I will give her to you as your adopted daughter."
Sadashiv said, "No thank you, I do not want to adopt anyone. Of course, I will if you say so; but her maintenance will be your responsibility."
Baba laughed and observed, "The old one is quite clever! He cannot be trapped."
Sheela had long fingernails, and Baba asked her why she kept them. Although she had done it to be fashionable, she replied, "I need them to draw with, Baba."
Baba remarked to her, "You look like a tigress! While embracing me, your nails might pierce my cheeks, so it is better you remove them."
"But how will I be able to draw?"
"Your drawings will come out fine, don't worry!"
Sheela had no choice but to obey, and Baba then warned her, "This is my order. Never let your nails grow long again."
In Guruprasad, whenever Baba was with the mandali, he instructed Mehernath to sit at his feet by his side, which he was doing. One day some other children came to see Baba, and Mehernath sat at a distance.
Baba asked him, "Why did you move away?"
Mehernath replied, "So that others could have a chance to be near you."
"Are you interested in pleasing others or in pleasing me? I told you to sit near me; why did you use your brain? This time I forgive you, but don't do it again!"
Dr. Deshmukh saw Baba on 27 May 1966 for 20 minutes.
One year at Guruprasad, Baba remarked to Mehernath and Sheela that Deshmukh was expected that day, instructing, "When he comes, push him out! Don't allow him to come inside. This is my order."