"There is no question of my not calling the meeting. I want you all to participate in that meeting because it has great spiritual significance. I am going to call all of my lovers, workers, devotees and saints from India. It will not cost them much to attend the meeting. Their accommodations can be arranged easily. But for the Westerners, because their standard of living is higher, it will cost a good deal for a stay of one month. I want those who are invited to come; there will not be another opportunity like this for another 700 years. After the meeting, no one can ever be sure of seeing me in the West again . . . "

Apparently Elizabeth Patterson had made an offer involving the Center at Myrtle Beach. Baba said he wanted money for the meeting, but that the Center must not be touched, because after he drops the body, it will become a place of pilgrimage, because it has Baba's heart in it. He praised Elizabeth, her intense love and dedication. Besides the Center she had done so much more for him, all because she loves him, Baba told us. He continued:

"I don't want you to borrow money for your fare or for contributions. You may, however, buy your ticket on the installment plan. Your contributions should be accompanied by a note saying "This is an unconditional gift to Meher Baba" and sent directly to Adi Irani or through the group heads . . .

"Two thousand years ago, when I was Christ, I said, 'Sell all and follow Me.' Now I am calling this meeting to say to my lovers, 'Sell all and give it to Me, because I am the poorest of the poor.' At this meeting, I am going to reveal Myself to a certain extent, giving a glimpse of My Divinity. I would feel very happy if you all could be there . . .

"No one should start canvassing for these contributions. Don't go out in the streets and start begging for contributions. Just ask from those who love me, who come with love. If one cannot contribute anything, don't worry the least bit. What counts most is love. If you love me, you have given me a little. If you have children, try to arrange for their care at home. No children should be brought to the meeting. It will last for a full month. Only those who can stay a full month can come. Supposing for 25 days I am giving to you, playing with you and then on the 26th day I give you all a glimpse of me. How could I postpone the gift? You should all try to come for a full month . . . Only those invited by me can come. Their board and expenses will be borne by the committee there."

Now Baba enumerated those who "must" come, accentuating this by