And do not worry about your financial affairs and family and children. What is going to happen, you have no idea — something that has never happened before.1 Therefore, do not worry about these insignificant material things, and try to keep happy and cheerful.
Again, I urge you to remember me more and more during this phase of my work in seclusion, and to take the one thing that is taboo [sexual acts] as my order.
Baba added:
The strain from three hours of sitting is such that my legs feel like they have become stone. Why I insist on quiet is that the slightest din or sound snaps the link with my work. While seated I remain motionless with no bodily movement; I get completely immersed in my work without any outward consciousness. For this, stillness and quietude helps. It is an effort for me to regain normal consciousness, which I do not gain immediately.
Baba then called upon Prem Khilnani and a local Ahmednagar man from those present, to feel his legs, which they attested were stiff as wood and hard as stone. Taking advantage of the opportunity, out of devotion, Khilnani also touched Baba's feet, despite Baba's clear injunction conveyed to all before they entered the hall not to bow to him or touch his feet, or make any kind of obeisance. This act pained and upset Baba, as was evident from his expression.
He shook his head in sad displeasure, but after a while, forgave Khilnani with these words of rebuke, "I had conveyed to you not to bow down to me or to touch my feet. Why did you do it? What is there in my feet?"
Baba then proceeded:
From 25 February, I want Francis, Eruch, Pendu, Bhau, Aloba and all those living near me not to argue [with me], but to do exactly as I tell them. You should try to look cheerful. Inwardly, you may not feel it, but outwardly you should try. You will thereby help me. Every day, Kaka cheers me. Francis imitates Kaka, and that makes me happy.
For two months, till 25 March, there should be complete obedience all around — no arguments and suggestions. You can give them when I invite them. Although Baidul is disabled [due to a stroke], I tell him to go outside and remain under the mango tree during my daily sittings, because his presence is disturbing to me.
One special event for you all today is to see Mehera for the first time. Men have not seen Mehera. Say "Jai Baba!" to her, and she will reply with "Jai Baba!" She is not God-realized, nor has she any spiritual experience. But she is my Radha.
Footnotes
- 1.Baba never elaborated on what it was that was to happen that had never happened before. Perhaps he was referring to his manifestation, which he often declared would be the greatest of any past Avatar.