For that purpose, those who desire to be his devotees must surrender to him, heart and soul, like dry wood that burns in a fire easily and without resistance. They should not be like wet pieces of wood, creating a smoky nuisance instead of burning up quickly. Such devotees must prepare themselves to be quite obedient, submissive and serviceable to the Guru, whenever and wherever required, by allowing him to destroy their sanskaras in any way he likes. In a word, the devotee should create absolutely no opposition, no hindrance for the Sadguru in his task of preparing him, but instead should offer him absolute surrenderance and submission.
Baba concluded:
Let the world say what it will! What do people of the world know of the spiritual working that is done by Perfect Masters for the betterment of all? No sooner will some great miracles be performed, than the whole world will go mad and be in an uproar. Then the idea of judging my workings, by the continuance or closing of these charitable institutions, will die into insignificance. People will only look to and think of the miracles and the power that can perform them! That time will come.
In short, the greatest duty of the Avatar is first of all to prepare his circle members and give these people Realization. I cannot delay this work; I must make sure the preparedness of my inner circle is complete. Then secondly, I must give some spiritual push to others outside the circle. And thirdly, I must grant some material advantage to others who prove deserving of my help.
Rustom was appeased and much relieved. He confessed later to Chanji that when Baba had announced his new plans, Rustom felt that many would be left stranded, "homeless and helpless." But Baba's explanation, Rustom said, "left me dumbfounded."
On 26 October 1926, Baba asked the men to solve four riddles. The men were given two days to solve them, and a prize of jalebis and milk was offered for the correct answers. The riddles were:
Who says one thing and does another? If three go, one comes. If four die, one is afraid. Two are false; one is real.
When Baba gathered the mandali after two days, no one could solve the riddles to his satisfaction, so he explained the answers:
"One who says one thing and does another is a hypocrite.