In Manzil-e-Meem, this relationship completely changed. The mandali were made to be aware that Meher Baba was their Lord and Master, thereby establishing the relationship that exists between any spiritually perfect Master and his disciples. In different ways, the mandali learned the paramount importance of obeying Baba's instructions. He would constantly impress upon them how important it was to obey his every command — no matter how insignificant it might appear.

In matters of spirituality, too, Meher Baba had imparted much esoteric wisdom. Through numerous discourses, the Master had outlined the inner path and divine love, explaining the wisdom of both Hindu mysticism (Vedanta) and Islamic Sufism; and the mandali each day had grown more and more intoxicated. They were now not only dreaming of the Himalayas (spiritual heights), but the fire of enthusiasm inside them had been ignited, urging them to venture its ascent!

In Manzil-e-Meem, the men had also accepted being away from their homes and thus remained detached from their families. They were given the opportunity of living with men of different religions and communities — something none of them had ever done before. In Baba's camaraderie, they were inspired to shed their various individual differences, prejudices and respective likes and dislikes, for the general benefit and welfare of all. During this phase of their discipleship, Meher Baba prepared the mandali for future strenuous training which would not have been possible without having spent these preliminary months living with him in Manzil-e-Meem.

Dina and Naval Talati

Leaving memories behind, Meher Baba and the remaining fourteen men left Manzil-e-Meem on the night of Thursday, 19 April 1923 for Ahmednagar. The train was crowded and their compartment was packed with luggage and other passengers who did not recognize who was in their presence. None of the mandali had any idea they were about to stay on land that was to become the ever-flowing spring of bliss. "Meherabad appeared barren and deserted at the time," Age observed, "but its cooling, hidden waters would soon quench the earth's dying thirst!"

Several of Baba's old friends and relatives, Ramjoo and the Kasba Peth mandali were present at the Poona railway station to joyously receive the King of Kings. Baba was profusely garlanded, and the mandali were served tea and refreshments. The train left Poona at 7:30 A.M. on 20 April, and reached Ahmednagar a few hours later.

Baba stayed at Khansaheb and Gulmai's property Khushru Quarters, not far from their Sarosh Manzil residence.  Except for Gulmai's family and her nephew Sarosh, no one else in the local Zoroastrian community respected Baba as a Spiritual Master.