The group returned to the Center, and after supper, Baba called a few into the Lagoon Cabin, where he announced the engagement of Charmian Duce and Jay Corrinet.
"I know the past, the present and the future," he said, "and what is best."1
Besides the important "meditation meeting" that night in the Barn, Baba had also called a meeting at seven o'clock in the Lagoon Cabin to iron out some differences between the Monday Night group and the Sufis. Baba was there well ahead of time, and some who had been sticking close by him were lucky to have the chance to sit beside him quietly as dusk sifted through the tall pines outside. Filis Frederick vividly recalled: "Baba's face, in the half light, glowed with that ethereal, divine beauty that remains forever etched on one's heart. Every line, every shadow, every movement, seemed to proclaim and flame his divinity."
Baba explained to them: "Even the rishis and munis, meditating for years in the Himalayas, longing for my darshan, do not have the chance you are having to be with me. And here you are all getting it! So do not think of anything else but Baba."
Since those from town who had been called had not yet arrived, Baba decided there was not time, and postponed the meeting (regarding groups) to the next morning at nine o'clock.
He said: "In India there are over 100 groups with different languages, customs, religions and living habits, but all join in love for me. Tomorrow I will explain how to work for me together."
Baba then stated, "Be alert and put all your heart into the 'meditation-meeting' tonight, as I want to give you a special outpouring of love."
Baba was anxious to begin the meeting as soon as possible and walked with his lovers in tow to the Barn, where each removed his shoes and washed his face and hands under the tap outside. Baba meanwhile walked back and forth around the Barn, appearing deep in thought. One person who was present later said: "Baba looked so beautiful, so far away, one was quite conscious of some tremendous spiritual force at work. There was an atmosphere of that peace that 'passeth all understanding.' "
Footnotes
- 1.Charmian and Jay's marriage, as it turned out, proved to be difficult, ending finally in divorce.