Bhau Kalchuri emphasizes the importance of focusing on inner strength rather than weaknesses. He recounts an incident from 1968 when Meher Baba, during a period of seclusion, asked Bhau to respond to letters from devotees. Bhau realized that Baba’s true gift to his devotees was his presence, not material or spiritual blessings, and that this presence would ultimately help them overcome their weaknesses. The text emphasizes the importance of cultivating trust and faith in the Beloved, rather than dwelling on weaknesses and seeking external validation. It highlights the story of Baidul, a mandali member who, through unwavering faith and prayer, was able to cure people despite his unconventional methods. The text concludes by stating that the Beloved comes to Earth to help humanity, not for personal gain or recreation. God’s suffering stems from our resistance to His guidance, not from fulfilling His duty to help us. He actively works to cleanse us of our inner “garbage,” leading us to His awareness. This is the first phase of His advent, where He prepares the world for His universal manifestation, a time when everyone will be drawn to His light. Everyone is inherently drawn towards God, but the noise of the world and unnatural impressions can drown out this inner calling. Meher Baba came to awaken humanity to this truth, not to teach but to awaken. The destruction of the world is not the goal, but rather the potential wiping out of unnatural impressions to allow for true awakening and the emergence of a new, God-conscious humanity.

A Master told his followers that he would be available to them for seven days, after which he would die. Despite his increasing radiance, the followers doubted his claim and, on the seventh day, killed him in frustration. This act of violence led to their repentance, as they realized the Master’s love and sacrifice. Baba emphasizes the importance of remembering Him while enjoying life’s happiness, suggesting that true happiness comes from keeping Him in one’s thoughts and actions. He uses humor and anecdotes to illustrate this point, including a story about a man who remembered Baba by calling himself “fool number eighty-nine.” Baba also advises against forced remembrance, comparing it to the natural longing one feels for a loved one. Baba instructed His mandali to repeat God’s name for 24 hours a day, allocating specific times to each member. Bhau struggled with this practice, finding his mind filled with distractions during his allotted time. Baba reassured him that the goal was not to stop thoughts but to focus on God’s name, comparing unwanted thoughts to mosquitoes kept at bay by the “mosquito net” of remembrance. Baba was disturbed by noise, despite the presence of other loud noises. He explained that he was only concerned with the noise made by Bhauji, as he had asked him to be quiet, not the loud trucks, buses and trains nearby.