Now suppose Dastur comes at night in cold, chilly weather and says that he is thirsty. I may prescribe hot coffee for him, considering the prevalent cold temperature. Now if Dastur remonstrates and mentally argues about why Sidhu was given a cold drink and himself coffee when both were thirsty, it is useless. He must only obey.
It is the same with saints and prophets who have given different doctrines and rules for attaining the same Goal of Truth, for these doctrines were given at different times and under different circumstances. These doctrines are, therefore, not to be mistaken for any error or superiority of importance of one over the other. They are ways to reach the same Goal and [when given by a Realized being] must be mechanically followed if Truth is to be realized. No argument, no discussion, no remonstrance.
So, my good boys, listen — listen to what I say: Obey my orders and each of you will eventually gain something — each according to his own worth. The spiritual Ganga [Ganges] is now flowing at Meherabad. So wash your face and feet with its waters if you are not destined to drink it. Time is passing and vain discussions will waste your time and take you nowhere. Be aware!
Dastur seemed improved on the 8th. He was calm and happy, enjoying the state of bliss, and loudly chanting his favorite divine poems in praise of God. Dastur reported that he saw with open eyes what he had seen the day before with his eyes shut, and also that he saw much more Light than he had seen previously.
While Dastur was recovering from his experience, it was Sidhu's responsibility to look after him and he was instructed not to leave Dastur unattended. But that day, for just a short while, he left Dastur alone. Baba somehow found out and reprimanded Sidhu for making this mistake while performing his duty.
Meherjee returned from Navsari on the morning of the 9th.
That day, Baba reprimanded one of the boys, Abbas Khan, for not doing the five-minute meditation.
When the boy claimed that he had meditated, Baba replied, "Well, I did not receive it. So you must not have done it sincerely and with love, as I instructed. It is only a question of five minutes, not five hours, days, months, or years. It is an easy assignment, but it must be done very, very strictly and sincerely."