Although it was a problem for the mandali to find a dry place to sleep that night, the rain was a blessing to the farmers and their crops were saved.
On 10 November, Baba broached the topic of going to Bombay and staying until February, leaving Meherabad in Rustom's charge. The names of those to accompany Baba were taken down.
Later that evening, Baba discussed practical matters of financial support with Mohan and Dhake. During Baba's explanations, Mohan, who enjoyed debating about philosophy (often with Baba), asked about depending on oneself, being self-supporting and financially independent. Baba replied:
In the world, everyone has to depend on each other for one thing or another, so much so that even to breathe we have to depend on certain powers of nature. The things that you consider great and essential for spiritual progress are the very things that we [Masters] consider harmful. They are likely to be a hindrance and the cause of your regression not advancement. It is for this reason that we don't allow you to go in for such [monetary] affairs, nor do we [Masters] ourselves pay attention to them. Under these circumstances, the best possible thing is to depend upon the One who does not depend on anyone or anything!
In commemoration of the first anniversary of the dhuni, the fire was lit at seven in the evening. The Gujarati arti composed by Baba was sung, and soon after, it rained heavily as it had done the previous year when the dhuni was first lit. Again the mandali's Makan became flooded and Baba told them to shift to the Mess Quarters which had been used recently as the hospital. Baba stood by the door to make sure that no one entered the building with muddy feet, as classes for the children were still being held there. Baba allotted spaces to each of the mandali for their bedding rolls and belongings, then distributed milk tea and sweetmeats to them and the students. Afterward Baba went to the Post Office building and met with the women for a while, then retired to his seat under the neem tree.
On Thursday, 11 November 1926, Baba urged the men to keep their minds firm in their resolve to follow him. "Your mind must be as firm as a rock," he told them. Then he stated:
Do not brood much over petty questions and wear out your mind.