Generally he leaves the Creator and His creation to manage their own affairs among themselves [that is, the Sadguru remains aloof from creation except in regard to his circle].
In reference to the circle, Baba repeated:
I intend finishing my circle work within a year and then I will begin speaking. The preparation of the circle is of the utmost importance. All the various sufferings I am undergoing are for the sake of the members of my circle. [So-called] great miracles such as raising the dead are of no consideration in comparison with my work for the circle. But before I begin to speak, I want to see all the affairs and arrangements regarding this ashram completed.
On 20 July, Memo came to Meherabad from Poona with Beheram, nineteen, Adi Jr., thirteen, and Mani, nine. Baba suggested to Adi that it would be better if he remained at Meherabad and studied in the school. Adi was shocked at the thought of leaving his friends in Poona. In addition, he was keenly aware of the austere condition of the Meherabad boarders (who had to rise early and were served plain food). He replied, "What? Leave my good school in Poona and study here in this desolate place?" Baba gave him a reproachful look and Adi ran away.
Running after him, Baba caught him and gave Adi a sound slap.
He then explained, "You are my brother, and to set a good example, you should have been the first to enroll here. If you do not, what will the world say? You have no idea what sort of teaching will be imparted here. Such education cannot be given in any other school on Earth, and those boys who study here are truly fortunate."
After much persuasion Adi consented, and four days later he was admitted to the school. Beheram also joined the men for some time as Buasaheb's assistant. Thus Baba's three brothers — Jalbhai, Beheram, and Adi Jr. — were now living in Meherabad. Mani remained with her parents in Poona, but she would visit whenever she could. Bobo would also come to Meherabad from time to time, and while at home, he would repeat God's name and silently worship Baba's photograph.
Pesu's elderly father came to Meherabad on 22 July and requested that Baba allow Pesu to move back home, to help him in a business he wished to start. Pesu did not want to leave, so Baba advised him to go to Bombay for a few days, pacify his father, and then return to Meherabad.