Baba replied, "Because you come and go; I am there always!
Do you know how Saint Francis loved Jesus and became one with him? He loved him as Jesus ought to be loved; but in Francis' group there was one who was a glutton. Juniper loved Francis most, although he did not sit in meditation or think of anything about God. He gave more trouble to Francis than anyone, yet he loved Francis dearly.
When we love from the bottom of our hearts, we give all our good and bad, even our troubles; the lover gives everything and demands nothing. I give everything and demand nothing in return. Love me like that, and Baba is your slave.
Even if you cannot do that, don't worry. As long as you are mine, you need not worry. You are mine, that is why I have drawn you such long distances. If you cannot picture me, don't worry; if you do not love me, don't worry: I love you. At midnight on the 24th, do not force your mind, be natural, keep calm; don't sit like yogis.
It is said of me that I am most slippery!
Now, one secret. Try to picture your wife and child: in an instant they are here. This is of no great importance, but it helps a little. You can bring them from Australia, but you cannot bring Baba from here.
Baba then left for lower Meherabad. When he was discoursing to the Western men, Eruch, Adi Sr., Ramjoo, Nana Kher, Kishan Singh and Kumar were always present. The other mandali were occupied with work and had no chance to hear Baba's talks. (And most of them, in truth, were not much interested in such spiritual discussions either; they were content in serving him.)
While walking down the hill, Aloba would hold an umbrella over Baba's head to shield him from the strong sun. That day, suddenly overpowered by an emotional paroxysm, dropping the umbrella Aloba fell at Baba's feet and clutched them tightly. The other mandali had already gone down the hill, since Baba would usually sit with the Western men as they ate. There was no one else around at the time, and because of his silence Baba could do nothing. Aloba had attached himself to his feet, and Baba could not move an inch! With great difficulty, he calmed Aloba and freed himself.