We have different customs, different religions, different types of people with different intellects and mentalities. Some eat with their hands, some use knives and forks. It shows that uniformity does not exist in mankind, and the same is the case with other species on the gross plane. Similar differences exist on the spiritual path as well. Some advance on the Path, some do yoga, some use different methods of meditation; but the object is only one: to become the Ocean! After becoming the Ocean, only the above three states exist; some remain in one state, some in another, others in yet another. But all three states are of the Ocean.
Three meetings were held in Dehra Dun from 15–18th of July 1953. Those invited were: Adi Sr., Adi Jr., Krishnaji, Nariman and Meherjee; and from Hamirpur, Keshav Nigam, Pukar, Dhar and Gaya Prasad Khare, besides the Dehra Dun lovers and the mandali.
The meetings were held at Kishan Singh's bungalow at 101 Rajpur Road, where those invited were staying. At 8:00 A.M. on Wednesday, 15 July, Baba began by dictating from the board:
Today, I have called a few selected ones. It is for most important work for me, and even if only seven selected ones were present, it would be enough for my work. Why I wanted at least seven was that what I say and decide should be 100 percent honest in front of God. Really speaking, there was no need for all of us to meet together. What I will be discussing and deciding will only concern me. At least seven should be present as witnesses, but more will do no harm.
Whatever I say today or decide is of the utmost importance and should not be broadcast outside. All others will be informed later. While I was taking a bath this morning, I felt I must weigh every word I say. I will be laughing and cheerful, but what I discuss is in all seriousness. So I want every one of you not to broadcast what happens here. Only Elcha would never do so. Past experience tells me, "No" for Elcha is "Yes" for me! But today it is really "No." Harichand shouldn't tell his wife or children.
Now, before I discuss and decide the main things, first let us examine the setbacks which have occurred. Although I call them setbacks, it is God-ordained, because if I am Baba, I must know everything of the past, the present and the future. So, for me, there are no setbacks. When people take me as all-knowing, then where is any setback for me?