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SHRI MEHER BABA'S TOUR 21
took in another life. He listens
patiently to the outbreak of that
weary heart and said: "All
right. You have seen many
teachers, you have read many
books—now that you have
seen me, try to read me and
you will realize your object.
Follow my advice. For two
days, beginning tomorrow, you
shall not eat, nor drink, nor
speak. After that you shall
receive certain instructions,
and these you will carry out
faithfully. You will find out
that by fasting, not speaking
and carrying out my instructions,
you will derive the
benefit of an inner experience
that you have been longing for.
There is nothing to be drawn
from the outside, everything is
there—in your self already. I
am in your heart. The only
thing needed is the opening of
your heart, and that I will do. If
you follow my instructions
implicitly, you will see the
Reality. You will see the
Reality right in front of you,
and you will become convinced
of its existence beyond
the shadow of doubt." Like a
child the man had to repeat
every word Baba had said to
him. The man ended by saying,
"I now know my Master,
through Your Grace my life
will be fulfilled."
At 3 p. m. Baba gives signal
to be ready for the afternoon
visits. This time we are driving
through the Hindu quarters,
and stop at the house of a
wealthy merchant, a beautiful
old home decorated with coloured
stucco. In the centre of
the garden stands a huge
Banyan tree, the atmosphere is
filled with perfume of scented
herbs and the intense odour of
small pink roses from which
the famous rose water is
drawn. The loyal host stands at
the door, putting the customary
garland over Baba's head, prostrating
his body flat on the
ground, passing his forehead
on His holy feet. The reception
is unusually solemn and silent.
The host, with a few of his
men friends, no woman being
present, sits in a circle around
the August Visitor. A servant
passes a huge silver dish, filled
with dried nuts, to Baba and to
all present. The breath-taking
stillness is lasting for a few
minutes...Baba's work is done
...He rises from His seat giving
sign to all to leave. Later when
I ask Baba why that man performed
a reception for Him in