Page 224 - Silence Speaks
P. 224
Role of Master
master because his power remains aflow all the time during his life. After that, as they say, ―It is not the calibre of every moth to burn itself in a dead flame.‖ (sokhtan bar shamaa kushta, are har parvana nesta).
**
TRANSFORMATION - DIFFICULTIES
No doubt I try to transform everybody who comes to me to whatever extent it may be possible at the time, for I think it to be my duty. But then something rests on the person as well. It is for him to let the transformation work its way. Where this is lacking, the man, though he may at the time be induced to follow the practice, will definitely break off after some time.
My difficulties are manifold. I have to take everything upon myself, i.e. to discuss and convince; to create craving and constancy; to mould and transform; and finally to keep him firm upon the path. But I do not grudge it provided full co-operation is forthcoming from the other side. It is however a matter of pity that in certain cases even co-operation
221
