SELECTIONS FROM THE BIRTHDAY MESSAGES OF MEHER BABA 1966 Shun those masters who are like multicoloured electric signs which flash on and off, brightening the dark sky of your world for a moment, and leaving you in darkness again. I am the Sun which is hidden by the shadow of your self. Cease thinking that you are your shadow and you will find that the Sun, which I Am, is your own Reality. All that frightens and confuses you and grips you with despair is your own shadow. When the Sun of Love manifests in its glory and all faces are turned towards that Radiance, all shadows will have disappeared - even the memory of them will have vanished. A post, to stand erect and firm, must have its butt-end sunk well into the ground. Likewise, My lover needs to have the base of his faith embedded in My Divinity if he would remain steadfast in his love. Be composed in the Reality of My Love, for all confusion and despair is your own shadow, which will vanish when I speak the Word. I am the joy in your heart and the despair of your mind-for love can attain that which the intellect cannot fathom. I am present in all hearts gathered in My Name to hear My Message of Love.