Because after the 15th of February 1942 till the day I speak — which will be UNANNOUNCED — there will not be any more seclusion or fast by me. And, accordingly, there will not be any special orders for anybody from me."
On Sunday, 26 October 1941, Baba commented on the recent court case faced by Narayan Maharaj, and indicated that he would like to meet Narayan Maharaj also. As mentioned, Narayan Maharaj was being sued by a devotee who had given him Rs.5,000 and then demanded its return, which Narayan refused. Baba said,
Why shouldn't Narayan Maharaj return the man's money? He is rich enough, as are his wealthy disciples, which include princes, who could throw away such a sum at a word. Then why this refusal for such a small sum? It is for a purpose , to create doubt, as fuel for the opposition, for him to work through. It is justified.
For example: If you fall into a pit full of filth and refuse (representing maya, sanskaras) should I not help you and bring you out of it, even if my hands and feet are bespoiled in the filth? Should I care for the world — who would misunderstand, ridicule and remark as to why I should spoil my hands in filth — or for my work of helping you out? Let the world shout! It is their ignorance. Pity them, for they know not what they do, but Masters must go on with the work.
Before I speak, I must meet all masts and Sadgurus. Mast business, I've mostly finished. I also met Maharaj. Now I must meet Narayan Maharaj and others. Who should go to give him this message? He should come to me. I mustn't go to him, for certain spiritual reasons. The place may be selected anywhere convenient to us both.1
Meanwhile, in Panchgani, the men and women mandali had been instructed to meditate according to Baba's order. Some were having thoughts as to why they had not yet realized God, despite serving Baba for so many years.
Baba narrated to them a story about a Sadguru in answer to their unspoken question:
A disciple used to always ask his Master why he could not realize God, in view of the fact that he had served him so faithfully for so long. The Sadguru continued telling him to have patience, and the disciple, in his eagerness, kept pestering him.
Footnotes
- 1.Subsequently, no face-to-face meeting of Meher Baba and Narayan Maharaj ever took place.