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Chapter 12: Film Projects & Work In India

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A professor and his wife from Germany were among the group for a few days, but the wife was not really interested in Baba and so she was not called for an interview. Walter Mertens requested that Baba distribute a small cup of his homemade wine to each, and Baba agreed to do so one evening. But he instructed Quentin categorically to inform the wife that she was not to join the group. Quentin, being a very sensitive individual, according to Margaret, could not bring himself to face the woman with this order from Baba. Instead, he asked Enid to do so for him. Enid did not realize that it was Baba's order that the woman not be present.
All gathered in a room and Baba began dispensing the sacred wine. Unveiling a glimpse of his beauty, Baba's face glowed like the sun and his golden brown hair was irresistibly charming. The Divine One's smile enveloped the room and spread its message of joy as it kissed each lover's soul. The Beloved's splendor cast a spell over his lovers and his Song echoed in their hearts.
While the group was enraptured in a timeless moment, suddenly the door opened and in walked this woman. Baba gave Quentin a deeply reproachful look, but allowed the woman to come in and be seated. Quentin was so remorseful that, despite Baba's forgiveness and offer of wine, he refused the glass three times. All were told to leave and Baba had a private talk with Quentin.
"When you cannot follow such a simple order," Baba scolded him, "what will you be able to do for me later?"
Quentin tried to apologize and explain, but Baba said "Remember, my wish is supreme! It is not love if one fails to carry out my dictates."
Baba left Feldmeilen on Thursday, 12 July 1934 at six in the morning and was driven to Fallenfluh with Adi Jr., Kaka, Chanji, Quentin, Walter and Hedi — seven people in a five-seater Buick with luggage, tents and other provisions piled high on top, at the back and in the trunk. Hedi drove since Walter had injured his hand. The weather was splendid and the scenery was beautiful. Hedi recalled an interesting experience while driving:
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