DISCOURSES & TALKS BY MEHER BABA

WHY ARE CIRCLE MEMBERS IN THE DARK ?

15th February, 1923

After dinner, a meeting of the Gutta was called, and the mandali asked, "Why is it that we always hear of outsiders — such as the maulvi [priest] today — having great experiences of your divinity and seeing brilliant lights? And why are we, who you say are members of your circle, left in the dark?"

Baba gave a brief but convincing explanation:

What happens when you place a kerosene lantern on the floor? It sheds light all around, but the area which is closest to it — encircling its base — is always dark. So it is with you who are closest to me.

What is the use of all these great experiences and seeing of light? One day I will give you the real light and you will be out of the darkness forever!  Wouldn't you rather have that?

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