Later, in Toka, work went on day and night, and in two weeks temporary structures were erected. The Table Cabin by the dhuni was transferred 30 May to Toka (in a cart pulled by four oxen) for Baba's stay and everything else was ready for establishing their residency there.
Eleven bullock carts came on Friday, 1 June 1928 to transport items from Meherabad, Meher Ashram, the Family Quarters, and the ladies quarters. Baba came down the hill four or five times that day and personally supervised the loading of the carts.
Toka, located between Ahmednagar and Aurangabad, is 45 miles from Ahmednagar. It is situated at the confluence of the Godavri and Pravara Rivers, and it is said that Shivaji's Master Swami Ramdas and Sai Baba both spent much time in the vicinity. Although Toka appeared to be deserted, the pleasant scenery of hills, trees and the rivers surrounding it appealed to Baba. An atmosphere of peace pervaded the area.
In Meherabad, while all the activity of moving the ashram to Toka was going on, many people from nearby villages and towns came and demanded Meher Baba's darshan. In fact, the numbers dramatically increased for darshan because many had heard that the Master was leaving the area.
Earlier on Sunday, 27 May 1928, in the midst of the packing and last instructions, Kaikhushru Pleader and Savak Dinshaw Kotwal, both desiring to join the ashram, arrived with Minoo N. Pohowala. Baba permitted them to stay in Meherabad for a few days so they could acquaint themselves with the mandali and become familiar with the various work. Ramjoo left for Lonavla and Bombay in the evening.
The next day, Baba called Pleader to him on Meherabad Hill and asked what he wished to attain. Pleader replied, "I want to see God."
Baba warned him, "It is the most difficult thing in the world. For that, one has to possess unimaginable courage and undergo untold hardships."
Nevertheless, Pleader showed his readiness to endure all deprivations and discomforts, saying that he had no family responsibilities and was completely free from the world.
Baba instructed him, "Go back to your home and arrange everything satisfactorily. When you are totally free of all your responsibilities, come back."
Pleader accepted this and returned to Bombay. He informed his relatives of his decision, attended to a few details, and was back in Meherabad within the week to join Baba permanently, just before the move to Toka.