heart, many years ago. In this age of noise, he has taught the truth:—Be silent! This truth was taught by the rishis of India in the long ago. This truth was taught by that great rishi of Greece, Pythagoras; he built a 'Brotherhood’; and the very first truth he taught them was:—'Be silent!' In the Kingdom of Silence, indeed, we realize the unity of all men and we realize the fellowship of all in love!

"I have been impressed, too, with another truth in the life of beloved Baba. He is a lover of the simple life. He is simple: and, therefore, he rejoices in the company of the little ones. As he came here and saw the little ones of the Mira Schools, his heart was filled with joy. Joy, indeed, is the name for 'children.' In the message which he passed on to us on coming here, he said that it did his heart good to come in contact with the little ones, the children of the Mira Schools.

"There is a third thing, too, which I have noticed in regard to Meher Baba,—the smile on his lips. A beautiful smile plays on his lips always. He has suffered as, perhaps, not many have. He has experienced pain not many have. But there is always a beautiful smile playing upon his lips.

"His silence, his simplicity, and his smile,—these are his three gifts to us: I bow down to him with love and humility in my heart. A Sufi teacher was asked:—'Why is there always a smile on your lips?' He said:—'My mother blessed me!' Beloved Baba's spiritual mother blessed him: and there is a beautiful smile on his face. He has blessed many hearts. He comes here to bless the brothers and sisters of our 'Fellowship' this day. He comes to bless the little ones of the Mira Schools.

"May the Divine Mother bless you more and more, revered Baba! And may the benedictions of my Beloved shine and shine and shine on you and your mandali of bhaktas and devotees, for ever and ever more!"

The principal of the school now got up and in resonant tones paid homage to Baba, after which Baba directed that His message for the children should be read. This will be published in the book of Baba messages coming out soon in America.

Darshan for the women was now begun, and there followed a surge of exuberant and irresistible devotion, without precedent in my previous experience. During the speeches, many had regarded Baba with mute adoration on their faces, of ineffable sublimity, the like of which is not