Many of them have sent back the forms duly filled in and the list has been prepared. Now the list will be read out. But what I want to tell you all is this, that you all love me and are ready to do what you can. But I say if you cannot do anything regarding money, do not worry about it in the least. The love you have for me is what I want; it is what I need for my Fiery Life. If someone cannot afford to give money, he should not worry at all. Give only what you can conveniently spare.
Money and power, and the desires attached to them, bring about spiritual downfall. So if you cannot afford, don't worry. Even if you have signed "Yes" on your forms, I free you from this commitment if you now feel that it is not possible to give. The list that will be read here now will contain the names of those who have dedicated their money and property, or both. Property I do not want; I want money for my work. So those who have filled in forms may give ten rupees to Meherjee or Nariman. Some have written that they will pay in monthly installments. But from November 15, 1952 to April end, 1953, I will not accept money, and after April there will be no need of money! So whatsoever one can spare or afford must be given before the 15th of November.
I love you all 100 percent, and those who think that they cannot give at this moment can send the amount to Adi, but should tell the figure to Meherjee so that he may give me the amount before November 15. And wherever I will be going for mass darshan programs, I have decided to accept money and will hand over the money to the person in charge of that particular place for my work.
I can say with authority that I am the richest of the rich, and the poorest of the poor. This is not just a formal saying or statement — it is the truth.
From the day I kept silent until now, I have not touched money, except when giving to the masts and the poor. And the mandali who have been with me and kept account say that during the last 27 years, Rs.80 lakhs [8,000,000] have passed through my hands.