Although the temperature in Baba's bedroom must have been over 90° and Bhau was feeling ill, he had to do as Baba asked. After two hours, his headache and fever completely disappeared.
Ever since Baba's visit to Avatar's Abode in June 1958, his Australian lovers had been celebrating the anniversary of his visit. For their gathering in June 1967, Baba cabled them:
“”Although I am ever with my lovers individually, I am always happy when they gather in my love. So celebrate this anniversary at my abode with a bang! And let my message fill every corner of your hearts.
After the celebration, Francis conveyed Baba's message to Bill Le Page: "Carry out my instructions given at Meherazad, and those I give from time to time 100 percent. Remembering [that] time is fast approaching, so no sacrifice will be too great for my work entrusted to you."
On Sunday, 4 June 1967 in Guruprasad, Baba, the men and women mandali and Maharani Shantadevi listened to a two-hour audio tape recording made by Harry Kenmore of Baba's public birthday celebration in New York City. They also heard a tape recording made by Louis Agostini based on Francis Brabazon's book Stay with God . Baba cabled both that the program and performances had touched him deeply. The Khilnanis, Ramakrishnan and Ghani's nephew Rashid were also in attendance.
On the following day, 5 June, war broke out in the Middle East, with Syria and Egypt fighting against Israel. It was called the "Six Day War," because the Israeli Army was victorious within six days. Most significant was that the city of Jerusalem was united under Israeli rule.
Baba followed news of the war in the newspaper and radio and seemed pleased at the way Israel faced the situation single-handedly.
“”He commented, "A little tiny country like this, and see how it explodes and destroys the enemy. What courage it has!"
Adi came to Guruprasad several times and was given a circular to issue in mid-June about Silence Day.
“”Baba also gave this message: "I was God. I am God in human form, and I will ever remain God."
One day, mentioning what will happen when he breaks his silence, Baba stated: "That which has never happened will happen when I break my silence."
In the circular issued on 10 June 1967, it was again mentioned that Baba wished to remain absolutely undisturbed; so all his followers, lovers, devotees and workers were informed that he would not attend to any correspondence, other than emergency telegrams or important letters concerning work directly done in his name. And no one should write any letters to either Adi or the resident mandali regarding their personal affairs or the affairs of others. The circular also stated:
“”Baba wishes all his lovers to note that he will not give darshan to them and will not see any visitors till after 1967. After 1967, Baba will himself announce when he will give darshan to his lovers. Therefore, Baba wants none of his lovers to come to him of their own accord for his darshan before his announcement is circulated.
