Even if such an improper offer is made, if the worker remains firm, he is worthy of being respected even by me. If a worker can resist such a temptation, then his work is of an extremely high order. I will give three points which will be of value not only to Manek in his work, but to all of my followers.
Without speaking on shariat, it is next to impossible to approach the Parsis who are, unfortunately, the most backward class spiritually and among whom ignorance and other vices have spread considerably. They have very little knowledge of saints and of things spiritual generally. I have taken this body as a Parsi and this time, in this very body, the Avataric climax will be reached!
One of my Masters was a Muslim and another a Hindu and the combination has had a settled result. I have entrusted to Manek my spiritual work among the Parsis. It is not without basis. There is previous connection between him and me. Even while he was working in the Jap Mandal, my hand was guiding him. Now he has to work against various opposition. But if he sticks to the three points I am about to tell you, the work will be easy; otherwise, it will be difficult.
After talking to people about shariat, a very direct and definite reference should be made to me and my work. If this is not done and consideration is given to shariat alone, the Parsis would make Manek a great maulvi [priest] and would exploit him for shariat. A reference about me and my work on record in connection with the lectures must be clear and definite. While doing my work, if opposition is created, the worker must not get upset. He must also not submit to the opponents. He should not be caught in their trap. He must not humor them. None of these acts showing weakness must be done. What is required is that the worker must not become angry with the opponents.
Concluding, Baba observed:
Honestly, I love Colonel Irani. I know that he is within me and is doing what I want him to do! Everyone works as he is intended to work, and God is in all. No one is at fault.
Work has to be done and just as the Pandavas and Kauravas battled and Arjuna did his duty according to Krishna's advice, in the same way, my workers should do my work.