What you have to understand is that God and loving God are not child's play. It is like drowning in an ocean of fire! Jesus was never serious about anything, except about God — whose incarnation he was. He was serious about himself and God, with whom he was one. Otherwise, he was so lighthearted! Jesus even got crucified for others with this lightness of heart. Why? Because he had no want at all. He did not want; he gave.
So, the only thing God wants is not ceremonies, not yogas, not prayers; he wants love — the love that makes you forget yourself in Him. All "isms" are the same. Love and become God, not by practice of ceremonies, but by dying for God. Baba has no creed at all. Societies, groups, mean nothing. Baba is above all these creeds, ceremonies and "isms." Everyone in India knows that I have no ism at all and am not attached to any. I have reoriented Sufism, Vedanta, Buddhism, so that Truth in them is kept alive. The marrow should be taken in, the bones thrown off!
Do you know what Jesus told his disciples? "Leave everything and follow me." Now, if I were to tell you this, your mind would fluctuate. It will think: "Is it true? Is it like Jesus? Is Baba right or wrong?" So, unless and until you are wholeheartedly prepared to follow someone whom you think true — like Jesus — the best thing for you would be not to submit to anyone. Just go on following the inner voice, having absolutely nothing to do with anyone, including Baba. But can you surrender absolutely to Baba? Just ask yourself and be honest to the very core. Can you surrender wholeheartedly, as Norina, Elizabeth and Ivy Duce have? Just find out for yourself.
Not for one moment should you think of making [your husband] unhappy. That would not do. If you think by surrendering wholeheartedly to Baba you will make him unhappy, then you should not do it. Everyone is Christ. What is new in it? Anyway, I advise you to make him happy, not to leave him for anything, and in your heart, if you love Baba, you will know how to love God. That much I can tell you. Love Baba in your heart. If possible, follow the new Sufism. If not, do not bother about it, either. Love me in your heart, and make your husband happy, and God will see how you love Him.