Chapter 5September 20, 1972

So the financial question arose again: where will the profits go? Naturally my immediate reaction was: “All the money must go to Mother, it belongs to Mother.” Then, my old thought about India came back: “This book must go to India, the profits belong to India.” So, Id like to know if this idea has any sound basis, or should I just leave it the way we normally do, that is, all the money from the book will be given to you?

(silence)

Naturally, I make no distinction between you and India....

Yes, yes! That’s what I thought (laughter).

Evidently. Also, I am sure you will use the money much better than the government people possibly could...

Oh, indeed!

Without any doubt. But since that thought crossed my mind, I wanted to put it to you.

Well, I can’t say, but it seems to me that... I am the best representative!108

Yes, Mother, undoubtedly!

(silence)

How is P.L.?

No news.

(Mother goes into contemplation)

(Satprem’s eyes are still in poor condition.)