Bhau came into the pandal and, introducing him, Baba complimented him, "He is a hard-working and sincere worker. He is with me in Meherazad and does many various duties. He works year round and is now in Meherabad to help the management."
Referring to the recently published book Listen, Humanity , Baba remarked, "In the first part, Listen, Humanity gives an account of the November-December 1955 sahavas. In the second part, some of my messages are reproduced. In the third part, a beautiful description about my Avatarhood appears."
Baba emphasized the importance of everyone owning a copy of the book. Baba explained that some of his lovers had offered certain amounts as love-gifts, which he had returned with the understanding that they would buy copies of the book and present them to those who were interested, but could not afford to purchase them. He also informed the gathering that a consignment of the newest book, Life At Its Best , was on the way (from the Sufis in America). In this connection, Baba added:
But he who has attained divine love needs no book! In spite of reading and explanations, words are after all mere words. They do not take one any further than mere intellectual satisfaction. Only love for God works the miracle, because love is beyond mind and intellect. Where then is the necessity to read? Those who have love for me need not read anything. Reading is not necessary for those who love, as love takes one beyond the intellect, beyond the mind.
I say with authority that I am the Ancient One. I have been declaring this to the whole world. If you love me with all your heart, then you shall be free!
Referring to the mast whom he kept aloof, Baba stated, "We all are staying here together as companions. I have heard that two men approached the mast and gave him two rupees and laddoos. I had strictly forbidden it on the hill.
"Who did it? They should come forward and acknowledge their guilt so that I may forgive them. They should not be afraid, because I am Infinite Forgiveness."
Abdul Majid Khan stood up and confessed having given the mast a rupee.
Baba corrected him, emphatically stating, "I am the Saheb-e-Zaman, the Master of the Age. Why are you catching hold of the branches? Why don't you hold fast to the root? In the depth of your heart you should enthrone me as God!"
Baba then embraced him.