Kutumba Sastri, his son Bhasker and Adi had an hourlong meeting with Baba on the 20th morning, and Baba sorted out the Sastris' family matters.
Goher's mother was seriously ill with cancer and required an operation in Bombay. Baba was informed and instructed the family to proceed with the operation. Meanwhile, Feram and Goher's father, Rusi Pop, were called to Meherazad at 9:00 A.M. on 23 March. Rustom Kaka drove them. Baba ordered Feram to sleep at Rusi Pop's for some days and to work at Adi's office during the day. Baba gave him specific instructions before he was to leave for Guruprasad.
Baba himself was not well at this time, as Bill related. He complained of constant pain on the left side of his neck and had a 100° fever. He also experienced continuous pain in his throat when swallowing. Antibiotics were given, but he did not respond well to them. Don was called to examine Baba and recommend another treatment.
On 24 March 1967, Dr. Hoshang Bharucha and his bride, Maimoona, arrived from Navsari. Adi drove them to Meherazad. Baba, whom Maimoona had not yet met, had specially allowed them a half-hour visit. They arrived at 8:35 A.M. After the usual inquiries about their health, Baba walked the full length of mandali hall and then sat down.
"The mandali never expected me to walk so fast," he said. "Similarly, the mandali does not expect what is going to happen in 1968. There is not much point mentioning this now, because you cannot imagine what upheaval there is going to be in 1968."
Baba described the grand birthday celebrations held that year across India, in Iran and New York City.
"I am physically 73," he observed, "but spiritually ageless."
Maimoona asked why Baba lovers sometimes quarrel amongst themselves.
Baba replied, "The twelve apostles of Jesus also fought with each other. Baba lovers fight because each one feels he loves Baba more than the other. It is their ego that breeds such quarrels. But even though they fight with each other, it does not matter as long as they love me and stick to my daaman. Then I will take care of their weaknesses. What is important is that they should stick to my daaman in spite of their quarrels."
Baba asked Hoshang, "What is meant by sticking to my daaman?"
Hoshang replied, "One hundred percent obedience." Baba nodded that that was correct.
Concerning the couple's having children, Baba commented, "I want one small Hoshang and then stop."
Hoshang replied, "Yes, Baba, in 1968 or '69."
"Why delay so long?" Baba asked. "Give me one now and then stop."
Baba asked Maimoona, "How many do you want?"
"Two, to give each other company," she said.
Eruch interjected, "She may want more, but ultimately only Baba's wish comes true."
Later that year, Maimoona did become pregnant, and the following April gave birth to a girl whom they named Dilmeher — Meher's Heart.
In spite of Baba's repeated announcements that he was in seclusion and no one must ask to see him, Sitaram's son Ram of Hamirpur and Rajkumar of Kanpur expressed their ardent desire to meet him.
When their letter was read out, Baba sent this reply: "Only my lovers' love can help the pain in my neck. It can ease only when my seclusion is undisturbed."
He also stated: "This final period of my seclusion is the most important. My Universal work is mounting to peak intensity and for five months I will have to undergo much suffering. After which, be prepared to witness great changes."