“”There is nothing but dust and stones in those mountains. Real teachers like Buddha, Krishna, Christ, and Zoroaster never kept themselves perched on heights or lost in jungles. They mixed freely with those for whose upliftment they worked. In spite of their unthinkable and unimaginable states of exaltation, they brought themselves down to the lowest levels of their surroundings and students.
Similarly, not a single Spiritual Master of the world who appeared under whatever external label ever required a "vehicle" save his own physical body. If this "vehicle" of the coming "World Teacher" dies within a year, let us see how Mrs. Besant takes it.
Baba concluded by stating, "Really speaking, this false note [Krishnamurti] is also not without meaning. On the contrary, it is the result of my own multifarious working and it is clearing away the path for my own manifestation."
Continuing the theme, the next day, while discussing false mahatmas and saints, Baba pointed out in a warning tone:
“”Those who pretend to be divine personages or Spiritual Masters and who have an eye on the riches and women of others should be cut to pieces! There is no sin in doing it. On the contrary, by such an act, many devoted, innocent souls would be saved from their clutches.
Baba mentioned Gandhi again:
“”Gandhi is the best man among the millions of non-Realized souls in the world. In spite of so many people calling him a "mahatma," he unreservedly admits himself to be far from the Goal, and according to his recent writings thinks of completely surrendering to someone who is One with the Truth. Realization of Truth is a very difficult achievement.
On 17 December, at 11:30 A.M. at their weekly Thursday tea at the Family Quarters, Baba warned the mandali:
“”Beware of anger! The anger of a Sadguru is beneficial to those connected with him and to others, but an ordinary man hurts himself greatly through anger. Treat all who come for my darshan, no matter what caste or temperament, with due consideration. Don't hurt the feelings of anyone. If someone speaks angrily with you, be humble with him and reply even more politely. If humility does not affect him, if that person persists in disobeying some request, then you should fall at his feet.
In short, whenever you feel anger, try to curb it. I am teaching you true asceticism. Listen to what I say; otherwise, please yourself.
