Indeed, as mentioned, while Meher Baba himself remained aloof and secluded in Meherazad, interest in and familiarity with his name was increasing rapidly, especially in the United States. Even those who had not seen Baba were turning into active workers. As Allan Cohen related in a letter to Mani: "Unquestionably, Baba's tempo in the U. S. is speeding up spectacularly — word of the Beloved has quickened the hearts of many who have been yearning for they knew not what. He seems to be reaping a harvest of ripe souls with the ancient tools of love and inspiration!"
All over the world, the flame of Baba's remembrance was kept constantly burning through his Centers and lovers, and it was seen by others who would light their own lamps from it. This was Baba's divine work which he was doing everywhere by remaining at one place.
Once he remarked, "My lovers are the medium of my outer work, which is a result of the inner work I do."
As his lovers and devotees thirsted for his darshan, Baba went on lengthening his seclusion — and their thirst grew more intense!
Don spent the night at Meherazad on 1 March 1967, and the next morning he drove Bill Le Page and Francis to the Ellora Caves for the day, before Bill left Ahmednagar for Bombay that night.
Baba did not embrace Bill Le Page when he left Meherazad, and Bill recounted later that his departure felt as if he were just leaving Baba and the room momentarily for some work. Although Bill Le Page did not see Meher Baba again in his present lifetime, the experience of that farewell gave him the assurance that he would be with the Avatar again in his next advent.
During Bill Le Page's stay, Baba instructed him to move to Avatar's Abode from Sydney with his family, as soon as conveniently possible.
Baba said: "I wish you to put yourself 100 percent into the work I am giving you. You must become even more serious in your efforts to spread my name and message, and put your heart into the development of Avatar's Abode. People who wish to stay there should seek your permission first. Do everything you can to establish good relations with the general community."