The circular ended by stating:
Baba says that those who want to come and cannot come to Poona for his darshan should not feel upset or disheartened but remain resigned to his love knowing that "sometime, somewhere, somehow" his darshan is assured to them also.
Baba wants the current restriction on correspondence to continue as now and be more strictly observed.
Meherjee was appointed to assist the Westerners with hotel reservations in Poona, while Jalbhai was put in charge of helping them in general, including their transportation to and from Guruprasad, if needed. Jalbhai was also to guide them around places of interest in connection with Baba's youth and early work.
Turning again to Hoshang Bharucha, Baba asked him, "What is the time now?"
"10:40 A.M.," Hoshang replied.
Baba remarked, "I have been saying: 'The time is near, it is fast approaching, it is close at hand.' Today, I say: 'The time has come.' Remember this!"
He then directed the group to depart without delay. After they left the hall, he sent word several times that they should not linger, and they should leave Meherazad at once. Because it was Meherjee's birthday, Baba changed his mind and permitted him alone to come forward and kiss his hand.1
Gajwani wanted Baba to hear a tape recording of the ghazal "Allah Hu" (God Is), which was one of Baba's favorites.
But Baba replied, "There is no time now."
After everyone walked out, Gajwani stayed seated in the hall gazing at Baba. When Baba left for his room at 10:45 A.M., only then did Gajwani depart for Bombay.
Three days later, on 16 October 1968, Gajwani passed away at his home from a sudden heart attack, moments after his early morning prayer and worship before Baba's picture. Baba sent this consoling message in a telegram to his family:
My child Kishinchand Gajwani was fortunate to see me physically just before his coming to me for eternal rest in my divine bliss. His deep love for and faith in me has made his whole family blessed.
Baba instructed Adi to tell Gajwani's son Nariman, and his family, to feed 1000 poor and needy persons in his father's name.
After the meeting, Eruch tried his best to dissuade Baba from sending out the circular, because he felt it would be impossible for Baba to give darshan, considering his precarious health.
But Baba was adamant and replied, "I will give darshan; I want them to come. Send it."
Eruch obeyed.
Footnotes
- 1.October 13 was Eruch's birthday also.