Chapter 36: Interested In Remaining Disinterested
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On 5 September 1962, Kaikobad's family was called to Meherazad to see Baba. That day, another dear and old follower of Baba's, Mary Backett, died in England. She was 86 years old. Baba would always refer to Mary and her husband Will as his "archangels," and he sent Will this telegram on the 7th:
"My Archangel Mary has come to me after fulfilling her appointed task. Be happy in my love."
The 7th of September was Eruch's uncle Piloo Mama Satha's birthday, and Baba agreed to visit Akbar Press that morning at 11:00 A.M. for ten minutes with Eruch, Bhau and Francis. He stopped first at Khushru Quarters, where he met the Khilnanis and others. At Akbar Press, Baba gave a birthday embrace to Piloo Mama and met all from the Satha and Damania families. No outsiders were called. Food had been prepared, which Baba took back to Meherazad and had for lunch.
Kishinchand Gajwani's daughter, Shyama, who was devoted to Baba, now resided in America. She had returned to Bombay with her husband and son for a visit, and with Baba's permission, Gajwani brought them to Meherazad on 10 September. The little boy was full of daring and mischief. After Baba had given each a piece of candy, the boy put one in Baba's mouth, saying, "Baba, you, too, should have a toffee! You give it to all and they eat it, but I will not eat mine unless you eat one first!"
His mother tried to calm him down, but Baba prevented her, assuring her,
"Don't stop him; I like it. It is his day today!"
And Baba ate the candy. They stayed for two hours, during which time everything in Meherazad came to a standstill on account of the boy's rambunctiousness.
On the 14th, Baba dictated the discourse "The Love of Woman and God" for the upcoming sahavas. On the 19th, Baba dictated for the gathering:
"There are some who exist to hate others, be jealous of others and make others unhappy; and there are some who exist to love others and make others happy. One who has become one with God, exists for all, both good and bad. And to become one with God, one has not to renounce anything but one's own self."
On 20 September 1962, a circular was sent to all in India, Pakistan, Europe, America and Australia who would be attending the November East-West Gathering, informing them of certain last-minute instructions for their visit.