The existence of this whole phenomenal world is all due to your mind. It all exists because your mind works. Once the mind stops, the world of phenomena ceases to be. So, you will have to win this battle on the 18th. Such an occasion will not come again. We shall see which of you are prepared to observe this.
This program of work has a great spiritual importance and significance. This one day's work, if done from the depth of your heart sincerely, will be equal to 50 years of tapas [penances, austerities] and fasts done by a saint, because the Avatar of the Age himself wants you to participate in his work for the world. And this is now the culmination of the work he has been doing for you.
So what I want to impress upon you all is to do it with love and without fear of failing. If you do it conscientiously, there will be no failing because it is I who makes you do it, and it is I who takes upon myself the responsibility. You are not to concern yourself with the result; otherwise, if you were to do it yourself of your own accord, it would be a very laborious process. You have to keep this thought predominant in your mind: "I have to do it for Baba, and not for my individual advancement."
Spiritual singing was then held until noon, and lunch was served at 2:00 P.M. It was the only meal of the day because of the partial fast.
That night, Baba gave his company to the men from 7:30 to 9:30 P.M., on the platform outside his Tomb. Those at the darshan sat on the ground on a carpet, and Baba sat on his gaadi on the platform.
Thereupon, he stated:
Now, while you are thinking of the [Divine Theme] chart, its explanation, figure, color, et cetera, if, in spite of your efforts, other thoughts do intervene, what will you do? You have to try not to let them, not with fear but with love for Baba. If you have these thoughts, don't despair that you have failed and are unable to observe internal silence. You can't keep your mind free of thoughts, even for twelve seconds. That I know.