Meher Baba’s friends and relatives, who had known him as Merwan, Merwanji, and Merwan Seth, decided to call him Meher Baba. They felt it was more appropriate, as “Baba” signified a venerable spiritual teacher, and “Meher” meant compassion, love, and mercy in multiple languages. The name Meher Baba was unanimously chosen to reflect his compassionate nature.

Mani recounts a story about Baba’s strength, highlighting His ability to convey His presence and power in subtle ways. Mani describes how Baba would touch photographs before sending them to His devotees, imbuing them with His energy. Mani also shares an incident where Baba, feigning weakness, effortlessly overpowered two strong men, showcasing His divine strength.

Mani read many stories to Baba over the years, including detective stories by Edgar Wallace, Rex Stout, and Agatha Christie. Baba particularly enjoyed the character Nero Wolfe and would often ask Mani to read aloud, sometimes even playing along and asking about the story’s outcome.