As I do not want any compromise between truth and falsehood, between God and worldly things, you must hear the message very carefully and then say if you are prepared.
I won't be displeased if you say "No." But if you say "Yes" and then do not do it, it will then be a question of naraji [deep displeasure] with me. In this meeting, no female has been admitted except Margaret [Craske] who represents the ladies group.
In God Absolute there is no secrecy. It is infinitely simple. But when Absolute God is to be brought on the working plane of duality, some sort of secrecy is to be adopted. So this secrecy is only for the good of others. I want every one of you, as my first order for the special work for others, to keep that which I will now tell you to yourselves. Personally, I have no vandho [objection], but for practical purposes, difficulties might arise.
We are going to work for the spiritual benefit of the world. The responsibility is mine. You have to do as I say. Now we won't meet in this fashion again — maybe not in any fashion! Many of you probably will not see me again. From January, very few will see me.
The world will see and know me only when I speak, which is very, very near.
Adi Jr. then read out a prepared message: "Work for the Spiritual Freedom of Humanity: A Call to My Intimate Disciples." In it, Baba began by enumerating different types of freedom, and pointed out that "only spiritual freedom is absolute and unlimited."
He went on to state, "There is no gift greater than the gift of spiritual freedom, and there is no task more important than the task of helping others to achieve spiritual freedom." But he added:
Spiritual freedom has to be won by oneself for oneself through watchful and unfailing war against the lower self and the lower desires. Those who would be the soldiers in the cause of Truth have to help all, not only in launching upon the thrilling enterprise of attaining victory over oneself, but also in every step which they take toward that attainment. There is no other way of sharing their burden.
The message ended as follows:
Today I am meeting you with full confidence that you will share this burden. Many of you have obeyed my orders and carried out my instructions for years, through faith in me and love for me.