conditions of coming to the Sahavas; she said she had explained to her two sons, but evidently she had not explained adequately. The two boys and the man were called to stand in front of the meeting near Baba. Baba said he had sent all those who could not obey him away from the American Sahavas, but he allowed these three to remain.

The atmosphere was now very tense; all emotions were charged, as we considered the true meaning of obedience as meant by Baba. The impact of the significance of our promise had caused a tremendous upheaval in our consciousness. Baba asked one man could he obey Baba if he asked him to cut his wife's neck. Almost sobbing, he agreed that he could, while his wife tried desperately to control her tears. Baba asked another lad did he understand completely what obedience meant; could he, if Baba asked him, walk down the street naked? The lad was very upset, and said it would be a hard thing to do; he was not sure, perhaps he could. Another lad was asked a similar question, and was very troubled. A young girl was asked could she obey; did she really understand all that obedience to Baba implied? Deeply stirred, she said she would try. Another woman, very distressed, rose and said she could not cut her children's throats, it would be too cruel. Baba nodded and motioned her to sit down. For the youngest boy standing in the front, Baba showed great concern; he told the mother: "The boy is not happy, you must talk with him." Later when the boy went back to his seat, Baba would catch his eye and make signs to him of playing marbles with him.

The man standing in front felt very angry at what he considered great cruelty to the young children in trying to extract promises from their immature minds. He was deeply upset, and wanted to leave immediately. Baba would not hear of this, and after much animated discussion the man agreed to stay and try to obey Baba. Also the older boy decided he would do his best to obey Baba. They decided this during the ten-minute break which Baba allowed. All went outside, some talking earnestly in groups about their interpretation of Baba's request for obedience, and others strolling alone in the garden deep in their own thoughts.

When we returned, the discourse was continued. Baba explained the four kinds of obedience: 1.  Literal, word-forword obedience. 2.  The "Castor Oil" obedience, when we obey although we do not like it; complete obedience without pleasure. 3.  Discriminatory, or the obedience of common sense. 4.  The obedience through love, which is the highest kind