Even to snatch a few hours of sleep was not possible. The only rest Baba had was in serving those he loved — by bathing them, shaving them, feeding them, pressing their feet, massaging their bodies, and complying with their every word and whim! That was the elixir and antidote to all his tiredness!"
After this exhausting tour, instead of resting, Baba went out and contacted several masts in Jaipur city. He also worked with Chatti Baba, who was still being cared for by the men mandali. Also, soon after Baba settled back in Jaipur, he issued the following circular to be mailed to his followers in India:
The 15th of February 1941, in Ramnad (the day I saw that old saint), was the day I decided:1
First, that on the 1st of August 1941, my speaking operation would begin (speaking to myself);
And Second, that my world manifestation would come to full expression on the 15th of February 1942.
My present seclusion system will continue until April 15. Throughout the time, beginning from April 15, 1941 until February 15, 1942, my seclusion will be absolute. (From August 1 to February 15, I will literally not be seen by anyone, even my closest disciples.) During this period, I shall lead the world affairs to the climax imperative before my manifestation in 1942, which will make [mark] the beginning of the general adjustment of the world, and bring out the subsequent unfoldment of spiritual revival.
I have decided to send Norina, Nadine and Elizabeth to the U.S.A., and Margaret and Irene to Europe, to spread my message there. By April end, this declaration will be announced universally, and my disciples will personally deliver the final continuation message in places allotted by me.
All those ordered to observe special orders will be free from obeying these orders from August 1st, and [thereafter] will observe the orders they obeyed throughout their connection with me. But from January 1, 1942 to February 15, 1942, they all (and those who have been promised spiritual advancement or Illumination, or even the highest experience of Self-Realization) will fast on one and a half seers of milk a day (pure or with tea or coffee, or made into buttermilk), to be drunk anytime, and any number of times, as desired. Tea or coffee can be drunk made in pure milk, or milk and water, or only water.
Footnotes
- 1.Baba's actual contact with Pallukollah Baba was on 14 February 1941.