5. They may undertake humanitarian and relief work of a non-sectarian character, without identifying themselves with any party or political organization working in that direction, and strictly within the scope of time and leisure left over after the performance of spiritual duties enjoined by me.
6. They should extend spiritual solace and comfort to the people within the area of their contacts and influence with a view to counteracting the panicky state of their mind.
7. Exceptional cases and circumstances, requiring readjustment of routine lives may be communicated to me.
Meher Baba gave the following recommendations to his devotees:
A. Items No. 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7 (from above) apply in toto to this category.
B. They may adjust and arrange their family and business problems, as demanded by the urgency of the situation and local conditions.
C. They may undertake humanitarian and relief work of a non-sectarian character and may if necessary join any party or political organization working in that direction.
Regarding the war, Meher Baba's general recommendations to his devotees were:
1. They may join the A.R.P. and Home Guard Organizations of the Government and any such humanitarian activities undertaken by non-official bodies like the Red Cross Ambulance Society and the League of Mercy.
2. They may arrange their family affairs and business problems consistent with the urgency of the situation and in complete accord with the Ordinances of the Local Government.
3. They should undertake humanitarian and relief-work independently or conjointly with any sectarian or political organization of their choice.
In short, all should face the impending crisis, however painful and cruel it may turn out to be, with patience, fortitude and self-sacrifice, never for a moment forgetting the fact that the redemption of distracted humanity through divine love is very much nearer at hand than many care to believe.