The object of Meher Ashram is quite different — for spiritual education. And to serve that purpose, the more troubles you undergo and the more you suffer, the more you will benefit.
This sufferance is in one way very good, even necessary, from the spiritual point of view. But this sufferance should not distract you from your duty. It should never be allowed to become a stumbling block or disturbance in the discharge of your duties. On the other hand, this "uneasiness and non-freedom of the mind" should rather encourage and enliven you more towards your duties.
Do your duty faithfully and conscientiously and put it above everything else. Then you will please me. Neither praise nor blame should distract you from the path of your duty. Leave aside all other considerations, if your conscience tells you that you have discharged the duty properly, that is enough. Your conscience is the best judge. It is human to err and there may be mistakes; you can only do your best. Always be on time; look after and supervise all your work personally; and do not leave anything to others. Even if mistakes happen in spite of this, they will be overlooked and pardoned. If I scold you harshly about such mistakes, do not take it to heart. It is enough if your own conscience tells you that you have done your best.
On Sunday, 17 April 1927, Baba spent some time playing with Mastan, a young mast who lived at Meherabad. Chanji was told to continue amusing the mast, while Baba met some of the visitors who had come, among them Chintaman Rao and his family. Chintaman's young wife and infant child were ill, and Baba inquired whether they had carried out his previous orders. When the wife admitted that she had not carried out his instructions completely,
Baba remarked, "Once before you failed to carry out my orders and, as a consequence, you were almost on your deathbed. Instead of taking it to heart, you have again committed the same mistake and you and your child are suffering as a result."
Baba then warned: "Either don't ask the advice of a Master or, if you do ask, strictly act in accordance to the advice. Breaking the orders of one to whom you bow down and consider as God-realized, entails the person to a severe punishment. You cannot imagine the serious consequences. That's why I am warning you."