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Chapter 3: Manzil-E-Meem

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He will give it to the selected few who are closely connected with him.
Further suppose that this wealthy man is driving in his car and passes a pauper lying beside the road. He will either leave him there or stop and hand him some money. But if he comes across a poor man and discovers him to be his long lost brother, how will he react then? Despite the importance and essential nature of his errand, he will stop the car and, without the poor man's asking, he will take him in his car to his house and keep him there in luxurious comfort.
The same is true in the spiritual path. To acquire the gift of divine knowledge, a person must have a close connection with a Perfect Master. It was because of this spiritual relationship between myself and Babajan that she — without my asking, striving or longing for it — bestowed on me the experience of God I now have. And it is this intimate, spiritual relationship which will make me, in the very near future, share the infinite treasure with the twelve of my circle.
Hearing this conclusion, each naturally wondered whether he was among those chosen to be in the Master's circle.
After three pleasant and enlightening days at Mandwa, the group returned to Bombay on 26 January, and stayed at Munshiji's house. Baba informed Munshiji that he would soon return to Poona and reside there in a thatched hut for some months, after which the center of his activity would shift to Bombay. Munshiji expressed his sincere wish to stay near him, but he was told by Baba to be patient and remain in Bombay.
Later in the evening, while strolling through the Charni Road garden, the men gathered around Baba. He openly asked each one about his individual difficulties before the group, then instructed each man accordingly. Ramjoo had been looking forward to pouring out his heart to the Master; however, he was so impressed by Baba's discoursing that he kept silent, wishing not to disturb him with his personal troubles. Surprisingly, Ramjoo was the only one whom Baba did not ask about his personal affairs. Usman reminded him about Ramjoo, but since Ramjoo was accompanying them on the train as far as his home in Lonavla, Baba replied, "He is coming with me tomorrow and I will see to it then." In this way, Ramjoo's inner desire was perfectly fulfilled by the all-knowing and compassionate Master.
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