Rustom then took Baba to see Gangapur Waterfalls that evening. There Rustom confided to Baba his intention of making a film, “The idea of a film has been in my mind for a long time. D. G. Phalke, a movie director, is willing to help with the financing. My idea is to portray spiritual themes through films, something the public has never been exposed to before. It will also be the best medium for spreading your teachings throughout the world.” Baba liked the idea and permitted him to pursue it. Rustom was greatly encouraged and the mandali were excited about the plan.
After staying in Nasik for two days, Baba returned to Meherabad by train on June 11th (1929). Immediately upon his return, he was informed that Ardeshir had left for Persia. Baba remarked, “I had thought of putting him on the path, but he left. He was not destined for the path.”
Baba then visited the four boys in the new Prem Ashram. Finding Raosaheb quite depressed, he asked the reason. Raosaheb explained, “I do not like the attitude of the boys toward you. Those among them who had love before have now turned into mischievous devils! Ali Akbar is their ringleader and corrupts the other three. The boys who loved you so much now disobey your orders. It is so disappointing after all your efforts on their behalf.”
Baba consoled Raosaheb, “This is the second state of love. Don’t let it trouble you. It is meant to teach you tolerance. This stage of love will come to an end. Have patience.”
When Baba visited the boys’ ashram the next day, he rode a bicycle for the first time in several years. The four boys were delighted watching him. After this incident, there was a decided change for the better in their behavior, and Raosaheb’s heart was gladdened.
Lord Meher, Original Publication, Bhau Kalchuri, Vol. 4, p. 1164.