Vivian then asked, "Is it not good for spiritual workers to be involved in politics?"
Baba dictated, "In a way, but only at the start [of their search]. The Goal is far, far away and beyond imagination and intellect. To be Perfect and to realize God, one must transcend the intellect. It is the aim of life to attain Selfhood and only a few heroes can reach the Goal."
"Could you show us some means to overcome our weaknesses and faults?"
"By selfless service, devotion and love. By utilizing our best in the service of others. By remaining in the world, and yet not being of it," Baba dictated.
Vivian asked, "What about a person who is so engaged in various activities that he does not know which activity is more important and which to give up? At such times, one worries even if the intention is good."
"But one must not worry at all. Doing your duties selflessly, try to go beyond the domain of intellect. Thirst for divine inspiration, perception and experience of infinite consciousness. Merge in the ocean of divinity!" Baba exhorted him.
"How can I attain such a state?"
"By doing selfless service, having a pure character, and by devotion and love for God."
"Could you show us how to do it? Is there anything we can do ourselves? Any instructions about food?"
At Meredith's suggestion, Baba replied, "If you can possibly give up eating meat, do that. But don't let it disrupt your day-to-day activities and health."
"Any instructions of something to do every day?"
Baba spelled out, "After washing your face in the morning, meditate on me for five minutes. Meditate alone, undisturbed and isolated. I will guide you spiritually, not by words. You will feel my very presence."
During this occasion, a musician named Holls was distressed because he could not compose at times.
Baba consoled him, "You should not worry over it or be anxious. As a matter of fact, there is nothing in the world to worry about! This is weakness. Never worry. I will help you spiritually — and not with words!"
Thereafter, Holls' wife was called in and she said, "I was a skeptic, but after meeting you, my illness which has troubled me for years has left me. I feel mentally perplexed and physically stiff at times. Perhaps it is because I eat meat."