I was Ram, I was Krishna. I was this One, I was that One, and now I am Meher Baba. In this form of flesh and blood I am that same Ancient One who alone is eternally worshiped and ignored, ever remembered and forgotten.

On 6 November, Mani persuaded Baba to sign five large photographs as special gifts. As it turned out, it was the last time Baba signed his name.

Adi, Bhasker and Waman were called to Meherazad at 9:00 A.M. on Friday, 8 November 1968. Baba discussed the office work with them and reiterated that the time of his manifestation was coming soon. Adi and Bhasker were instructed to be extra vigilant and attentive to Baba's work, and told to "stick close to the office" as much as possible. Waman should be prepared for any eventuality. "Anything might happen," Baba said — another hint.

During this period, a Sufi (connected with Ivy Duce and Don Stevens) named Bob Royeton was serving in the U. S. Army in Korea. Since his ability to get to the 1969 Sahavas was questionable, Adi wrote Don Stevens on 8 November that Baba had agreed to see Royeton, if they both came together anytime between 25 and 30 December for half an hour. They were to come at 9:00 A.M. and leave immediately after meeting Baba.

Adi wrote Don Stevens: "If Bob Royeton cannot come with you then you must drop this visit altogether, and you and Royeton should come for the darshan in Poona along with the other Western lovers in the summer of '69." After troublesome delays in obtaining Royeton's leave from the army, Baba finally announced that it was no longer possible for them to come, and he sent Don Stevens word to be resigned to his will.

At 9:15 A.M. on Saturday, 9 November 1968, the Gajwani family was again permitted to see Baba, along with Nariman Gajwani's wife Keki and her mother. Baba spoke with them for about 20 minutes. He told them, "You are fortunate. Because of Dada's [Kishinchand] love for me, you are being given an interview today, when no one else is allowed. Ask whatever you wish now, because such an opportunity will not come again. Those coming for darshan from 10 April to 10 June [1969], will not have such an opportunity."

Nariman Gajwani asked for Baba's blessings. Baba told him that his father was happy in Baba and no one should grieve for him. Nariman informed Baba that an amount was left to Baba by his father, whose wish it was to pay for Siddiq Jaipuri Qawaal to perform at Meherazad on 7 February 1969, as arranged.