marked fragrance came up from below. We won a coveted early morning embrace from Baba. After breakfast there was a brief meeting of the Universal Spiritual League of America, in Baba's suite. Then all were called to a meeting in the conference room. As soon as we entered, there was no mistaking Baba's mood: his face was serious in expression; his eyes fiery. Eruch as usual was his interpreter:

"Last night I could not rest for a single moment. I was working. As this is the last day, I was thinking of being with the group as much as possible, perhaps taking a drive with you all, as I am leaving tomorrow.

"But this morning something cropped up about money, finances. I want to clear up the matter. The Hospitality Committee is a small affair . . . If there is confusion about the small affair of this trip, how will you manage the big affair, the meeting in India?

"When I come down to your level, because of the familiarity and intimacy that is created, you completely forget about my Divinity, you forget that I know every little thing. When I sit with you all, when I inquire about your health, and so on, you forget that you must inform me of every detail and at the same time you forget that I know everything.

"Suppose I say, don't worry about your children! You must take my word, as it comes from God. Because I am that. What does the word of God mean? God must know everyone. do everything. Therefore when He says, 'Don't worry about your children,' it means you do not have to worry. Suppose I turn my key and there is an earthquake tomorrow, and within 5 minutes all of you vanish. Then what about your worries about your family and children? Therefore, I say, stick to my word . . . whatever instructions I may give you. That's all that is necessary."

Baba called for an explanation of the Hospitality Committee accounts from Marion; then untangled another quarrel over a movie camera, calling on the parties involved to speak up. At one point he said, "No one wants to pay attention to my wish or will! Let your wish and will be done."

The rest of us sat silent, each feeling his sanskaras too, were under attack, even if indirectly.

Baba said: "Keep your hearts clean with all Baba decides. Let there be no lingering misunderstanding . . . If you all have the love and faith that I am Christ, which I am, then you must obey me, you must love me. If