Kitty Davy discusses the importance of consciousness in the spiritual path, particularly in relation to Meher Baba’s teachings. She emphasizes how Baba’s constant presence and guidance helped shift the consciousness of His followers away from self and towards Him as the ultimate object of consciousness. Through various interactions, games, and teachings, Baba worked to cultivate a love consciousness in His disciples, ultimately aiming to eliminate the ego and foster a deeper connection with the divine. Meher Baba’s work involved raising consciousness, not only in humans but also in animals, as exemplified by His relationship with the dog Warrior. Baba emphasized the importance of love and obedience in pleasing Him, outlining four ways to achieve this: thinking, speaking, and acting in ways one would in His presence, and remaining cheerful in trials. The ultimate goal is to shift consciousness from illusion to reality, from the ego mind to divine love, thereby freeing Baba’s consciousness bound within each individual. The text explores the concept of shifting consciousness from the many to the one, as taught by Meher Baba. It emphasizes the importance of internal connections over external ones, achieved through constant remembrance of God and loving one another. Kitty highlights the significance of this shift in consciousness for the new generation, who are already centered on Baba, and how it leads to service and the ushering in of a new brotherhood. The talk explores Meher Baba’s teachings on consciousness, the ego, and the journey towards realizing one’s true self. Kitty uses metaphors of a jungle and a rose to illustrate the process of breaking through illusions and desires to reach a state of infinite love and consciousness. She emphasizes the importance of love, surrender, and living a normal life while maintaining constant vigilance over one’s actions to purify the heart and prepare for the stilling of the mind.

The discussion centers around the concept of consciousness and the importance of motivation in spiritual practice. It is suggested that dedicating actions to Baba, rather than attributing them solely to oneself, can alter motivation and lead to a deeper experience of consciousness. The idea of the “provisional ego” is explored as a tool to eliminate selfishness and foster a connection with Baba. The conversation revolves around the concept of Baba being the actor in all actions, including those perceived as negative. It is discussed that Baba’s suffering stems from humanity’s ignorance and misuse of free will, leading to mistakes that cause Him pain. The discussion also touches on the difficulty of maintaining absolute conviction in Baba’s divinity and the role of faith in navigating this belief.