From the beginning of time this game has been going on, and it will go on for eternity.
I have a law of my own in managing the affairs of the universe. But when I speak, that law will be kept aside because the spiritual push will be universal. So the law which I have created for the universe will be set aside. But again the law establishes itself; then the spiritual power gradually diminishes and materialism increases, just like a seesaw.
[Baba tilted his alphabet board up and down like a seesaw.]
Material unrest and chaos will have to reach a climax, then I shall manifest. When I manifest, spirituality is at its highest.
When someone asked Baba why realizing God took so long, he replied:
But when you become one with me there is no time — nothing. How fortunate the circle is to love me in person. But in love divine for the Master are the greatest pangs and suffering. The separation is felt more. Headache and heartache are more acute. Like a moth flying round a candle seeking to die, the lover goes mad for the Beloved.
Hafiz loved his Master so much he could not live for five minutes without him. He used to kiss his hair! One must have such burning love, such longing not to be able to find peace or rest in his absence.
I want to rest but Nature does not allow it. If there is no sun, there is rain. Why? Maya means the illusory attraction which prevails everywhere. It uses its force against spirituality. Now when I am not working, the spiritual forces are at rest, and maya becomes stronger. If I resist maya now, the law which governs maya will be broken.
Baba concluded in a lighthearted manner, "You will see, tomorrow something will happen which will give me rest. We will play For He's a Jolly Good Fellow on the gramophone and see what happens."
There had been no rain since the brief shower on 28 May and the heat was intense. On 4 June, Baba directed Adi Sr. to stand outside and shout, "Come down, rain! Come down!" Adi did accordingly, but spoke the words in an ordinary tone of voice. Baba ordered him to shout the command with all his might, and when he did, strong winds began to blow and dark clouds gathered. After half an hour it began to rain.