THE GOD-MAN The Life, Journeys and Work of Meher Baba with an ...

THE FINAL DECLARATION 261live in mud houses. I say this because yesterday Frank and Ben were seen going toward the village, and Isent a message that they were not to go. You must be fit for the 29th and 30th. But I thought, these men,women and children are dear to me and why not let you see them? I have no time myself nowadays even totake a bath: I have not had my hair washed for three months. I have no time and no sleep."At the meetings, people will be coming from all parts of India and Pakistan who love me.This is my last meeting, and I want to say some things that will last till I come back in 700 years. So be fitand in the mood to listen."Maharaj had told Yeshwantrao that Merwan is Parabrahma, which means 'God beyond.' 'So do whatMerwan tells you to do', he said. As I told you I did not sleep for nine months. Then I was with Maharajtill one or two 0' clock in the night, and went to a small hut nearby and Yeshwantrao was there with me.He would press my feet and give me betel leaves. I did not eat, but every five minutes asked for pan. Hecould not sleep because I did not sleep. For seven years this man served me with such love as is rarelyfound. When the atmosphere that I have described existed, it was Yeshwantrao who was the target of theseBrahmins for attending me. But Yeshwantrao was adamant. He obeyed Maharaj by obeying me, so he wasput to great suffering, physically and mentally. Now the atmosphere is clear. He does not remind anyone ofthe old days. It is as if he had forgotten everything. He helps them with corn and money. Yeshwantrao hasnow Maharaj and Baba as one in his heart. The refreshments you had at Sakori were provided by his help."We are all meant to be as honest as God, as loving as God, as happy as God: only the Christ suffers forhumanity, although he is the source of all happiness. You see me in this physical form, but every moment Iam crucified. Only those fortunate ones know this. I suffer as no one could suffer; I suffer because I love ..."How Godavri loves me and what a virgin she is! She is like Krishna's mother. Some time ago a wellknownastrologer came to pay homage to Maharaj. I had already sent news to the West and elsewhere thatI should break my silence and meet a violent death. She had had that circular and was much depressed.The date and time of my birth were given to the astrologer, who said the months of November andDecember would be very hard for me. She asked for some relief for me. This man said that for fifteen daysthere should be ceremonies and mantras done of their own accord. A letter from the chief priest of thetemple said this had happened, and that they willingly and lovingly