Baba became even more dynamic in his everyday routine in the ashram. He would keep those around him fully concentrated on him by writing his instructions, wishes and discourses swiftly and emphatically across the slate.
The mandali were kept busy sweeping and cleaning Baba's Jhopdi, and supervising the functioning of the school and hospital. They were responsible for the care of the children, as well, bathing them and even washing their clothes, because the Hindu dhobi (laundryman) refused to wash the clothes of even the children of Untouchables.
Baba gave the mandali new instructions daily, pointing out and correcting their mistakes, thus training them in a strict manner for his own special work as his circle members and closest disciples. During the day he was busy grinding grain and overseeing all the activities at Meherabad. The Master gave individual attention to every child in the school, and on occasion he would praise, embrace, or even scold a child to correct him or urge him to study.
Witnessing this divine drama of God living as man, Age felt blessed. The tears and confusion of Age began to vanish as mankind's suffering found solace in the God-Man's compassion. Now recognized by many people as the great saint, Shri Sadguru Meher Baba — unending love poured out of his being. The Avatar diffused the rays of his light and by his light, his silence began speaking. The hearts of his lovers were awakened by the echo of his silence, enabling them to hear more of the Beloved's Song.
On the 13th of July, three days after his silence began, Baba commenced a new activity. He announced that he was writing a book. After his morning bath at 5:00 A.M., he would write in the Jhopdi from about six o'clock until 8:30 when he would leave the room for his other duties. He was to write the book (mostly in English, with a few Gujarati and Persian phrases) at various places in Meherabad, completing it several months later. At times Baba suffered with high fever, but he was quite diligent about his writing, as he was in all his activities.
“”On one occasion, he urged the mandali: "For a year or two, exert yourselves to the utmost. The fruit of benediction is awaiting the result of your labor of love."
