I am crucified every moment, as none of you can ever imagine.
This retiring in seclusion is for the great work of humanity and this work must be done. Let none feel sad or despondent, but feel always in harmony and love toward all.
Remember, I am always with you and will ever help you internally in your efforts to face and bear calmly everything that comes during the trying period that is ahead.
Baba stopped to see Freiny Masi on his way back to Banubai's. Rustom returned to India from New York and met with Baba in Bombay that afternoon at 4:30 P.M. They had a long conversation about Rustom's trip and the film work in America. After Rustom informed him in detail of what had happened, Baba wrote to Norina and Elizabeth:
6 June 1935
Rustom has reported that the film work is being postponed for six months. Remember, I do not want all of your efforts, investment and sacrifices which you have made up until now to go in vain. I want the picture and it must be produced. So, dearests, do not get dejected but work for it with the same zeal and enthusiasm; and if at any time in the future you really need my presence, cable me, and if the need is great, I will break the period of my seclusion and spend the remaining period in the mountains somewhere in the West after giving you a helping hand with the picture.
I expect you, as my best beloveds and closest ones, to bear everything patiently for all the love you dearests all have for me. This is the period of a great test. I will take you all, my own, through this, but I want you to keep happy and cheerful under all conditions, suffering and separation — facing all opposition and other difficulties that confront you in life. Remember always that those [persons] who create mischief and opposition are ignorant and "know not what they do." They play their part assigned to them. You play yours, boldly, calmly and cheerfully.
I know it is too much, too long, for you who love me so deeply to wait so long! But as I have told you, the work must be done. And if it is for the great work I have to do and you, my closest ones, have to participate, nothing should scare you and deter you from doing your bit in this great work that is ahead.