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Chapter 30: 1956 Trip To The West

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Baba said, "What does it matter? Every night when you go to bed, just for one minute think of me. But do not think of me as you see me now; think of me as I really am. Whatever you do leave everything to me — good or bad. God knows everything, so have that conviction and don't worry. It is I who put the words into your heart. Every day when you go to bed just think: 'I must see Baba in everyone everywhere — Baba as Baba,' and one day you will."
Otilia de Tejeira of Panama had met Baba in Myrtle Beach in 1952. She came to London and related to Baba, "You have helped me a great deal."
"It is your love that has done it," Baba replied.
Both of Harjiwan Lal's sons, Inder and Sugandh, were university students in London.
They came to the hotel, where Baba stressed: "Remain aloof from temptation and maintain a life of sanctity, remembering me as often as you can."
Fred Marks told Baba that his love for him had increased, and Baba embraced him, delighted by the news.
Another whose love had increased was Mollie Eve. She came with her whole family. She recalled, as she knelt in front of Baba: "I must have closed my eyes. I don't know why but I did. I felt Baba's hands just around my face — he had beautiful, beautiful hands. It was just so soft — just like being touched by feathers. It is something I shall never forget. I often think of it. I can still feel those hands."
To one man who sought Baba's guidance about certain financial difficulties, Baba told him to repeat his name aloud seven times every day at a given time. Baba's advice, however, evoked some resistance, because the man said it would impinge on his domestic routine. But Baba stressed the necessity and simplicity of his spiritual remedy, and the man agreed to try to follow it. Thus his "one-minute" meeting with Baba stretched to seven minutes.
Max Haefliger was the last to see Baba that morning. He told Baba about his work as a stockbroker and discussed his career.
Max narrated several dreams to Baba, who instructed him, "Don't pay attention to your dreams or give them undue importance, unless you see Baba in them. If you see me in your dream and I give you a clear order, then follow it — but only if it is very, very clear."
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