Jalbhai too wrote a good poem and was complimented. It was entertaining to hear these rhymes, each man dramatically reading his poem as if he were a great poet. Each would explain his poem's meaning; however, except for Rustom's and Padri's compositions, none had any deep meaning!
Padri composed this poem which Baba liked:
O Sadguru Meher Baba, only you are our support; Master of both worlds, powerful Savior of us all!
In the year 1925 of this 20th century You declared the evils of the world will be destroyed.
The date was the tenth day Of the eleventh month of 1925.
At 10:30 P.M. you called your lovers near And announced that the dhuni was to be lighted.
All arrangements were made and we proceeded to your Jhopdi; We lit the dhuni, the companion of all rishis and munis.
My mind was full of thoughts, But I could understand nothing
Except that to save us from the rounds of births and deaths During which we suffered greatly and were beaten by Nature,
Our powerful Sadguru came into our lives to rescue our souls, And the dhuni was meant to burn up all our sins.
The Beloved had the dhuni ignited Because of the burden of our acts.
O Dhuni, you carry a much deeper meaning Which I am incapable of comprehending!
Sailor penned this short rhyme:
Ladies and Gentlemen, listen carefully to what I say — Last night we lit the dhuni and afterward a heavy rain fell.
All saliks love to light the dhuni; it is their habit. It is quite difficult to explain; it is all your glory!
Now with your permission I take your leave; I am unable to describe any more. Sailor says this is the first time in his life he has ever composed a poem!
Baba immediately composed these lines about the dhuni in Gujarati, with a few Hindi stanzas included:
My pen has not the strength to sing your praise. At the first glow of your flame there was rain! How marvelous is your gift! To cool your radiant blaze, God Himself, in honor of you, Showered rain for hours on end. May you come to the rescue of thousands. May you receive the blessings of the poor. To those who pray to you, may you give protection.