This mental existence depends on God [the large glass]. Thus the gross depends on the subtle, and the subtle depends on the mental, and the mental depends on God, and God is independent. Note that there are four glasses, and that each one is different and separate; but each one is dependent on the other; except the large outer glass marked GOD. Only GOD is independent — like the outermost glass that holds all the others.
Changing the topic, Baba said, "Today, I have to embrace 4,000 lovers from outstations. On the 4th [of November], more than 10,000 will come for my darshan, since it is the darshan day open to the public. So, be prepared. It might rain again today and you might have to change clothes.
"Did you get wet yesterday, Ben? Were you awake when it rained?"
Ben Hayman jokingly replied that during the rain he fell asleep.
Baba commented, "I get infinitely bored, so I brought on the showers. I would like to retire to my sound sleep state for 700 years, but I have to give my Word to the world. The heart of the world has to feel the impact of my Word. I cannot help it, though I would like to go to sleep for 700 years."
Baba inquired who got wet yesterday and remarked, "No matter how hard it rains or blows, stick to your posts."
Baba quoted this couplet of Hafiz:
Be firm as a rock in the midst of the storm of love, Or it might turn you topsy-turvy.
"That was nothing yesterday, only a shower. Let us see what happens today. Dr. Chamberlain, were you wet?"
Chamberlain said, "I had no protection."
"I was the protection there. Joseph, did you get wet?"
Joseph Harb answered, "It was the universal baptism!"
"Harry?"
"The outside was as wet as inside," Kenmore quipped.
"I am happy to hear it. But when you feel completely wet, soaked in love for God, it will be so glorious that even the brilliance of the sun will be dim before that glory. You must become saturated with love!"
Eruch interjected, "The Australians [traveling via Ceylon] have not come yet. They are expected at 12:30 P.M."
Baba asked, "Will they be able to go back home?"
Eruch said, "There is no news that they can't."