Nariman had been driven to Wilmington that day by Ned Foote, to change their tickets, and he returned at 7:00 P.M.
Every morning, Darwin would drive Bili Eaton, Ella Winterfeldt and Leatrice to Baba's house to clean it. Although each had separate duties, they would go to Baba's bedroom and together make his bed. Every day, they would try to finish their work as quickly as possible so that they could be with Baba in the living room and sit at his feet before he left for the morning sessions. If they had not finished when Baba left by the front door, they would go out the back and wave to him as he drove off in the car.
Before leaving on the morning of Wednesday, 28 May 1958, Baba informed Bili, Ella and Leatrice, "Tomorrow, I might go to the beach. It is very, very important to be as physically close to me as possible."
Leatrice felt this was meant for her particularly, as she was not the type who would push her way to Baba when he was in a crowd.
Baba entered the Barn at 9:50 A.M. and stated:
The most exalted spiritual experience is that of Oneness, and the most exalted spiritual status is that of the One who manifests unity in duality. The highest experience is the experience of Oneness which cannot even be called Oneness. The most exalted spiritual status is of the Perfect Master who manifests unity in duality. He, who after becoming one with God, through love for all beings, brings God down to Earth.
Today, I ask God in His infinite mercy to forgive, up to this moment, all my lovers all over the world who are not present here physically.
Baba asked all to remain seated while Harry Kenmore recited the Prayer of Repentance. He then stated:
Hafiz says something very nice, and it is the truth.
He says, "The Perfect One does not turn dust into gold, but turns it into a touchstone which turns everything into gold."
This means Perfect Masters can raise those in the lowest depths to the highest level with one glance or nazar . Nazar means a glance. It means that if a Perfect Master so wills, while he is sitting here in the Barn and wishes to give God-realization to someone in India, one glance is sufficient.
Hafiz says also, "But I am afraid that such a Perfect Master will seldom look at me. I love him so much, but I am afraid he will not even glance at me out of the corner of his eye."