So for those who come even in temporary connection to a Sadguru, they too can skip off or pass over many stages of births and rebirths.
My dearest child Tukaram has said, "[The Master] alchemist can make gold not only out of metal but out of dust also." My other son Hafiz says something similar.1
On Tuesday, 18 May 1943, as wished by Baba, the gathering spent most of the day in absolute silence from 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M., meditating on the Divine Theme chart.
At 11:30 A.M. all were called, and Baba stated:
You all tried your level best and almost all of you put up a very good fight. I am absolutely satisfied. And if I were to try my divine best to find a flaw, I won't be able to find one. I went to all of you and found none lacking [dozing during the meditation period]. I am very happy.
Fortunately for Doctor and unfortunately for my sense of humor, I won't have to postpone my August plan.
[Dr. Ghani clapped.]
And the sure sign for you're having worked with all your heart and soul is that the three hours you were meditating, it remained cloudy all the time, and immediately after all got up, I remarked that the sun is now out and shining. When I picture my brother Jalbhai and Dr. Ghani fighting so hard [to meditate] it gives me a headache! I've decided that tomorrow morning with tea, pastry will be served.
Baba spoke to the group again that evening.
At one point, he urged them to "become like dust which is flung here and there mercilessly. But the same dust is used in making pots. Whether you throw it on your head or crush it under your feet, it never complains."
Baba granted more interviews the next morning from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. and mentioned his Universal work: "In August, you will know the significance of the work done here. I will make this more clear. After my 'coming down,' I had to do many things — fasting, silence, seclusion, washing and bathing the poor and masts, et cetera. These were not for myself but for my work. Now, all this is to end on the 1st of August."
Baba exhorted them to "keep smiling and be happy externally, with your mind calm and cool, even if the heart is bleeding."
Footnotes
- 1.Later, in God Speaks, Baba gave a different picture of the 56 God-realized souls on earth. Refer to p. 254.