That morning, Baba remarked, "I think it would be easier for doctors Ginde and Grant to call on me whenever Goher feels it necessary, if we all shift to Guruprasad soon."
Eruch said, "Well, Baba, everything at Guruprasad is ready. You should just tell us the date."
"Any day that would be convenient to you all and those in Poona," Baba replied. "But the women will need at least seven days to pack!"
Eruch said, "Then I will inform Meherjee and Meherwan today of your decision." However, Baba stopped him, stating that he would let him know definitely the next day and would then give a date.
Adi Sr. returned to Ahmednagar from Bombay late on 25 January. Jim Mistry's wife, Roda, after hearing of Baba's serious condition, traveled with Adi, and the next morning they went to Meherazad. Adi brought about 20 coconuts sent by Arnavaz and Katie, so that Baba could have coconut water to drink.
Roda hoped she would be allowed to stay and render some service to Baba and the women during this critical period, but Baba sent her back after assuring her that all would be well. While she was having lunch at Khushru Quarters, Baba sent Roda an "important message." It stated that she should be sure to attend the coming darshan at Guruprasad in April 1969. Roda returned to Bombay the following day with Sarosh.
These last days, Baba was eating better, taking breakfast at 8:00 A.M. He drank Complan (a protein mixture) with water at 10:00 A.M. and later coconut water. Baba would have his supper between 5 and 5:30 P.M.; often he would feed the dog Mastan pieces of mutton.
On the 26th, Viloo sent another lemon tart which Baba had called for and enjoyed.
At 4:45 P.M. on the 26th, Kaka again made Baba laugh with his wonderful simple kirtan, "Ho, ho, ho!"
For six and a half hours that night, until 4:00 A.M., Baba slept well and was not disturbed by any spasmodic jolts. But from 6:30 until 7:15 A.M. on the 27th, he complained of pain in the small of his back. Turning over in bed was normally very difficult for him, though sometimes his body would become so light and supple that he could turn over in bed on his own.
At 1:30 P.M., Baba informed the mandali that he had decided not to go to Poona until the end of March, as usual. Adi was instructed to telephone Ginde and ask whether Ginde could come in February, and stay for four or five days at Sarosh's house so that he could visit Meherazad every day from morning until 5:00 P.M. to observe the frequent spasms Baba was experiencing, and consult with Goher about Baba's diet and medicines. Ginde agreed to come.