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specifics about Dr. J.’s worries and questions about the new psycho- therapeutic approaches he was trying. Baba told him not to continue with these approaches but to continue along the lines he had been using previously. And then looking directly into his eyes, he said: “1 know you’re beginning to feel the opening of your third eye, but now it’s a little cloudy. Don’t worry, I will help you.”
What a poignant moment—to see Baba actually in touch with this man’s deepest aspirations, talking to him like a protective father, assuring him of his loving protection and help. A moment like this gives one great faith and love; one takes away the sense of an intimate personal relationship with the divine.
Baba then confronted Dr. H. “I know you have just stopped one job,” he said, “and that’s good. You have been dissatisfied in your work and I will help. I will talk to you privately.” Then he materialized a large gold medal and neckchain in the form of Shirdi Baba for Dr. Goldstein and a medal for one of the Indian guests, and indicated that he would see each of us privately in the next room.
He did just that; each of my four friends came out of the room looking radiant and alive. Then Baba called me into the private room. Beaming, he said, “They’re very happy.”
“Yes Baba, they’re very happy—thank you, thank you. And I’m very happy too.”
He materialized some vibuthi for me and as I put my hand out to receive it, said, “No, open your mouth.” So I opened my mouth like a baby bird as he held his hand overhead and poured the vibuthi into it. I can’t begin to tell you how poignant and moving was this gentle, gentle moment.
What a change of mood on the taxi ride back to the city! Everyone was ecstatic and thanked me profusely. The meeting with Baba had been deeply moving and meaningful for all of them. He had told Dr. J. to continue to practice psychiatry with the same techniques he had been using, not to investigate along new lines. He had told Dr. H. privately that the way to practice psychiatry was to listen patiently until he understood and felt the patient’s life deeply. “Then when you and the patient are one, you can teach him about our reality.” Dr. H. was moved by this very personal remark: “Our reality.” As for B.J., Baba had agreed that she was happy and needn’t make any changes.


































































































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