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Chapter 34: Total Seclusion

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Now, see the contradiction. On the one hand, my health is getting worse, and on the other, I am getting more and more active. But let it be clear to you that it is not only for reasons of health that I am stopping darshan. It is for my Universal work that weighs on me tremendously, of which you can have no idea. The time that I have been hinting at is coming.
I am the Lord of the Universe. The universe has come out of me and has to come unto me. This is not idle talk. I say it with the authority of experience of my being the Ancient One.
Now I want to be completely free for one month, that is, from 8 June to 8 July [the last day of Baba's 56-days' work], for my important work. Do not disturb me at all during this period by bringing insignificant matters to my notice. This will cause me to become irritated and excited during my present phase of activity. No one should try to see me unless called for by me.
Continue your work at your Center and outside by holding weekly meetings, singing bhajans and giving talks. Those who are meant to come will come. You should try your best to spread my message of Love and Truth for the good of all, unmindful of the result of your efforts.
Naggu and Ravi Mehta were married in Bombay that day. Baba had instructed Adi Sr. to attend the wedding, and he brought the couple to Guruprasad for Baba's blessings at 4:30 P.M. that afternoon. The couple was permitted to spend the night at Guruprasad. Naggu stayed with the women and Ravi slept on the men's side.
Baba's lovers in Ahmednagar were establishing a new center in a large room at Khushru Quarters, which was to be officially opened on the 20th of June. Rangole was appointed secretary and Sarosh president. On 6 June 1959, Baba sent them this message for the opening ceremony.
I am happy to hear that my lovers at Nagar are inaugurating the Meher Center at Khushru Quarters. Although it is true that my real center is the heart of the individual, it is helpful for my lovers to come together and think and talk about me, to discuss my teachings and messages, compare notes with each other and cooperatively try to come closer to me in understanding and spirit. The one who does not seek my blessings and desires nothing from me but to be able to obey me and serve me is my true lover.
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