Kutumba Sastri said, "We will try, Baba."
Pay attention! This is the time. After this, there will be no chance left. What do you all mean by Baba work? That someone should be sent out tom-tomming that Baba is the Avatar? Or is there some other way you want to propagate my cause? Let your life be a living example to others that you love Baba. Then, it will be impressive to others. Tell others about my life and discourses, but never exaggerate! Let miracles have no connection with me. You say Baba is the Avatar; but if anyone disbelieves you, do not get sulky or angry. Try to explain calmly and with love. You can do all this if you have the proper desire and enthusiasm. Then I will wash your feet! Do this with your love.
Ranga Rao said, "We will do it more honestly and with added effort especially in your absence."
"I will be away for one year. I have told this to the Gujarati group and also to Don Stevens. In my absence, keep your hearts clean and try to love one another. When I come back, I will see to everything."
"We need Thirumala Rao's help," Ranga Rao said.
An influential man in a high government post, Thirumala Rao replied, "I am not in a position to extend a helping hand to the central organization. My devotion for Baba tells me that you are all my friends, but I have no time to work in the Center. My heart is always at Baba's feet. Whatever I can do, I will — but not as a member of the committee. However, if a meeting is called I will attend it."
Baba advised, "Don't bind Thirumala Rao. Let him be free. He will come when he wishes. In case there are differences, you can seek his advice, and if he has time, he will help you. But don't commit him to participate in your meetings. In short, he does not want to involve himself in the Center's work."
Thirumala Rao said, "I will assist you, but I should know what is what and who is who. I will come and work like an ordinary man. If you inform me beforehand, I will attend the meeting and give whatever support I can."1
Winding up the discussion, Baba advised, "You must love and trust one another. Do not distrust others. This is a small thing for you. Now, tell me whether you are willing to love and trust one another."
Footnotes
- 1.Baba mentioned Thirumala Rao to the women mandali, remarking that he was "a wonderful man."