I only know that to be with you, I was in the only Supreme Spot in the universe; most fortunate, lucky and very privileged guy, indeed ... I came away with the spontaneous resolve that to obey and surrender completely to your wish and will is the only way and the only goal in my life.
Dearest Baba, when you mentioned that I could reside permanently in Meherazad in July 1969, my heart leaped, for it was the sole purpose and ambition of my life — for there is no life worth the living save with you.
On 3 November 1968, Eruch wrote to Allan Cohen, Rick Chapman and Robert Dreyfuss that Baba wished them to convey a message from him to about 20 of his chief young lover-workers in America and England who had taken the responsibility of starting projects in Baba's name. The letter from Eruch read:
Here is an important task but a pleasant one which beloved Baba has set for you. Baba wishes you to convey his message as given hereunder to all his chief young lover-workers in the U.S.A. and England — those who have taken the responsibility of starting Baba projects and have inspired others to rally around them — you are to send the following message from their Beloved Avatar Meher Baba:
"You are dear to me and I am pleased with the way you have come forward in my name and work. The time is here and soon the world will know that I am the ancient one."
Of course the message applies equally to you three. I will appreciate it if you will please send me a typed copy of the names and addresses of these fortunate young lover-workers of Baba.
The list of names consisted of various Americans and Britishers in their twenties, but their names, the letter and its contents were to be kept to themselves and not circulated. The young workers were to reply to Baba in India, sending an overview of the work done in their area of spreading Baba's name and message, giving details of their current projects and plans.
Meanwhile in South India, Yogi Shuddhananda Bharati wrote to Baba requesting a message for his new book Bharata Shakti (The Power of India). In spite of a ban on correspondence, Baba heard his letter on 5 November and directed Adi to send this message given by Baba years before: