Dada got initiated in 1963, having been searching for a way to experience God. And that he experienced when he met Baba! Not long after that he became a WT (1965).  Baba sent him to many posts, including SS of Manila and Suva sector, starting Ananda Marga in Australia and New Zealand. In Manila sector Baba gave him some unusual advice just before being posted there, "remember MCT", but it turned out to be very helpful in dealing with the problems he faced.