If you cannot buy it, borrow it and read it. If you cannot read, get the book explained to you by someone. In that book, I have disclosed some spiritual truths never before revealed. It deals with the seven planes, this world, God and myself. Try to have translations of it in as many Indian languages as possible. It's version in several European tongues has been arranged by the Westerners. After reading the book you will feel as if you have seen me. It will give great comfort to your mind. Really, I should not have said this. To see me is totally different [from reading any book].
Baba concluded by stating:
If you can't remember me constantly, at least take my name before retiring for the night and getting up in the morning. If even this is not possible, then before giving up your body, don't forget to remember me. I say this on my divine authority.
After these remarks, Bachoobhai sang songs until Baba left for Meherazad at 4:45 P.M.
In accordance with Baba's instructions, the sahavas group was brought to Meherazad at 8:15 A.M. on their final day of their stay, Tuesday, 8 November 1955. Baba was waiting to receive his lovers, smiling broadly. Echoes of "Avatar Meher Baba ki jai!" reverberated throughout the surroundings — surroundings infused with his suffering as well as his bliss.
Baba immediately led the group up Seclusion Hill, picking up pebbles and tossing them on either side as he climbed. He would also keep looking back to make sure the elderly ones were keeping pace. Whenever Baba saw any older men lagging behind, he would stop where he was. Pappa Jessawala remained next to Baba throughout, but once, Sailor Mama was seen far behind.
Baba halted and related to the group, "Sailor was my childhood companion but he did not believe in me. He had no idea of my state. He was an athlete, whereas I was lean and thin. Once, when I went to his house, in a friendly way, he began showing me his strength. To stop him, I pushed him a little, and he fell back ten yards! From then, he had faith in me and began staying at Meherabad, where he lived for many years until the New Life.
"Now look at this athlete! An old man like Pappa keeps pace with me, whereas he [Sailor] remains behind!"
