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1399THE WEST LEARNS TO SING1932

It will be the future universal Bible, not in the literal sense, but a book of understanding for people of all religions.

They went to see a film on Friday, 6 May 1932. Afterwards, while Baba was discussing matters with his lovers in Kimco's room, all highly praised the message Baba had given in the Paramount Newsreel and which was printed in the London newspapers. The message, "Like Beads on One String," was read out again.

After reading the message, news was received that the President of France Paul Doumer had been assassinated by a Russian communist named Pavel Gorgulov. "It seems my agents are speeding up matters," Baba commented.

There was talk about the possibility of war and Baba responded, "There will be a bloody world war. Its more intense physical sufferings — such as massacres — can be avoided if I take the suffering on myself. In that case, my body will suffer various diseases and I will become a physical wreck. In any event, the result of my work will be the same. I will have to take upon myself the suffering of all. If I do not, it will be exceedingly unbearable for the people of the world."

(The signs of Baba's physical suffering already seemed apparent: Ever since leaving Bombay, Baba had endured stomach pains, which coincided with the conflict then raging between China and Japan. During the past few days, he had been having recurrent eczema.)

Baba's words brought tears to his lovers' eyes. They discussed it for days, and Kim and Minta prayed to Baba not to bear the whole brunt of the suffering but to let them have some of it. Baba replied, "Only I can bear my suffering. None can share in it."

Baba was preparing them to be firm and resolute so that any eventuality would not affect them.

On the 7th, he explained that he had decided to split his working into three parts: "Some portion of the suffering I will have to take upon myself. Some will be spent in false propaganda and in the twisting of facts about me. Some will be expended in small strifes [wars] and outbursts in a few countries here and there."

These comforting words were a consolation to his lovers. They had no idea yet that, in any event, the whole burden of humanity's suffering fell on Baba's slender shoulders, as he possessed a Universal mind.

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