Unknown date
by Fred Marks
Pete Townshend Interview
London, England
UK
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C.) Read along as you listen to Adi’s talk.
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Fred describes a scene with world leaders and religious authorities following Baba, but a youth kneeling before Him seems more spiritually connected. He reflects on interactions with Dr. Will Donkin, whose remarks on God's mercy resonated with him. Invited by Philippe Dupuis to Paris, Fred felt the need to return home as directed by Baba. He shares an incident where a stranger recognized his Baba badge and questioned if he was God, highlighting Baba's significant influence on people's lives.
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Pete and Fred talk about Baba's serious statements at the ashram, especially about the potential destruction of three-quarters of the world. Fred expresses mixed feelings about Baba's deep discourses, preferring his lighter messages. As their visit ends, Fred feels the emotional impact of Baba's final declaration, seeing the destruction as a transformation toward love and truth. Pete mentions Adi Senior's view that many might turn to Baba instead of facing actual destruction. They wrap up by discussing ego dissolution and the essence of truth as the absence of ignorance.
