travelling was smashed. Nilu died instantly; Baba's right hip was smashed. Vishnu was the least hurt. Eruch's ribs were broken. Pendu's pelvis was damaged. Shortly before the 1956 visit to the West, Baba had sent a circular to say that a tragedy would happen. Eruch, as the driver, felt responsible, but Baba said, "Nobody is guilty, all was ordained ages ago. I am the Ancient One and have taken the suffering of the world upon myself. No one can cure me." Immediately after the accident he had told Donkin and others that he would not be able to walk again. The specialists said that they would have him walking in six months; but they were wrong. "So you see how God works!" Baba added.

Pendu had concussion and moved about with sticks because of his broken pelvis, yet he remained in charge of the entire Indian arrangements. He said, "Give me two months and I will complete the job." Baba answered, "We shall see." Adi had the funds, and Pendu needed money to buy equipment, but Baba said, "Don't spend anything. I might cancel the arrangements and not go ahead because of the intense pain."

One day Baba went to Meherabad. He said to Pendu: "Don't worry, will see to it." There was much work to be done — facilities for feeding, sleeping and all conveniences for 800 people. This was two weeks before the date of the sahavas. Five days before the scheduled date nothing had been started. The disciples were frantic, and Pendu wanted to have a nervous breakdown. Baba embraced him and said, "Don't worry, all will be completed. I will let Adi open the purse strings." Already people from far away had started on their journey. The contractors stood by and said it was impossible to do the work in five days. Baba declared "It can and will be finished; I will embrace you if you do it." So the contractor became elated and all his men caught fire with enthusiasm; with great zeal and double time night and day the work went on. In five days everything was ready.

Ned Foote then gave an eyewitness' account. He said everyone was in a state of great excitement. Buildings and cooking arrangements and all other things were perfect. There were immense tents, each with 400 cots for men and women. Cooking was a great problem because of different habits. But those who came were prepared for difficulties because of love and gratitude. Baba was in constant pain and fever but remained cheerful, and people said, “You don't look too unwell." He had been advised by Dr. Kenmore that he should not allow himself to be embraced and garlanded, but it made