But this orthodox Brahmin, who was used to food being cooked in rich ghee, could not assimilate the simple meals of unseasoned dal and rice served at Meherabad. Obtaining Baba's permission, he returned home after only a few days. However, Baba told him to send his father to him. When his father came to Meherabad, Baba informed him of certain matters, stating that his son had a deep, spiritual connection with him.
When Chhagan's father returned home, he sternly told his son that he must go back to Meher Baba!
Chhagan replied, "I won't go! I cannot eat the food there."
His father then disclosed, "I have promised Meher Baba I would send you. You will have to go." Chhagan had no choice and reluctantly began staying at Meherabad, assisting Arjun and Vishnu as a teacher in the Hazrat Babajan School.
One day Chhagan's father went to see Upasni Maharaj, and Maharaj asked him about his son. He explained that Chhagan was now staying with Meher Baba at Arangaon.
Hearing this, Maharaj exclaimed, "What the hell have you done? You, being a Brahmin, sending your son to an Irani who sits and eats with pariahs? Go bring him back immediately! If he refuses to come, tie him up and drag him home! You have no idea what you have done. You have spoiled your son's religious purity!"
Chhagan's father was shocked and went to Meherabad, humbly informing Meher Baba of what Upasni Maharaj had declared and requesting that he allow Chhagan to return home.
Baba replied, "What Maharaj says is true. He is your son, and if you want to take him, you may."
But Chhagan surprisingly intervened, telling his father, "When I left here, it was you who sent me back. You gave Meher Baba your promise, and I am here because of that promise. I cannot go back now! I won't leave Meherabad!"
Chhagan had had a small taste of the Wine flowing at Meherabad by then, and it was his thirst for more Wine that was speaking through his heart. In his longing to experience more of the Master's Love and Truth, the desire for material wealth and rich food faded from his memory.
In dismay, Chhagan's father went back to Upasni Maharaj and told him everything. Maharaj consoled him: "If your son does not come, don't worry. You didn't know this, but I will tell you now that I, too, have mingled and lived among the outcasts. Who says religious purity is affected by their contact?"