While the Sahavasis were coming to the dais to meet Baba one by one, Baba often indulged in jokes and also took the occasion to openly express His appreciation at someone's steadfast faith and devotion, his or her work and sacrifices, etc."

Referring to an aged lady, Baba remarked: "This lady used to come all the way from Poona to Meherabad on her bicycle to have My darshan―a distance of about 140 miles to and 140 miles back!”

Referring to another lady, Baba remarked: Here is a another jewel; the whole family is devoted to Me. She is the sister of Naoroji; her two brothers passed away at a young age and when they died, they had My name on their lips.”

Referring to another lady, Baba remarked: “Her son died very recently in London at a very young age. He had heart trouble and notwithstanding the terrible pain, he had My name on his lips when he passed away. This lady felt happy to hear of her son having passed away with My name on his lips."

Again, "Here is a whole family of lovers from Bombay. Each is a jewel, Ready to lay down life for My sake—without any second thought."

And, "Here is another jewel. All the Parsis who have come here are lovers of Mine."

One lady with her crippled daughter came near Baba and both the mother and the daughter could not bend down to Baba who was all the time seated on His chair on the dais. Baba rose and stood up and embraced them, and resumed His seat. At 12:15 P.M., the embracing of the women was over and the men commenced their turn.

Some of Baba's remarks to the men devotees are quoted below:

"Take care of this man. He thinks of Me all the 24 hours. He has got a ‘wonder balm.' If he applies it to your eyes, you won't get sleep."

"This is Podhu, My boyhood friend. His name is Moti Irani and is called Podhu. He works like anything for Me; whatever I say, he does regarding My work."

"This man has intelligence and immense love for Me. I am very pleased with him."

One lover brought love-gifts from another family who did not attend