Regard to Govt. Regulations

27.5.71

Hislop! Receive my blessings.

I have received the two letters from you. I have noted what you have written. You have taken a lot of trouble regarding the helicopter and gathered number of details about it. The number of Sathya Sai organizations has grown in this country. I have to travel by car to visit these Organizations and such journeys are not very convenient, besides taking a lot of time. I therefore propose to dispose of the 3 or 4 cars I have and get a helicopter.

Travel by service planes is also inconvenient. Recently, the government has imposed rigid rules, and passengers are closely checked. Besides, crowds gather at every airport. I feel a helicopter is better in every aspect for any journey. I can visit a large number of Sathya Sai organizations more quickly and with less inconvenience to everyone and thus, satisfy thousands of devotees.

Hislop! It was first proposed to get the new college building at Anantapur opened by the President of India on the 10th June 1971. But, certain difficulties have now arisen. There is a strike of Government officials going on in Andhra. So, the date has been changed for the present to the 15th of July. The finishing stages of the new building are getting completed briskly. But, I wonder if the President can take part, for some time to come, in public engagements.

What with the Bangladesh problem in East Bengal and the non-gazetted officers’ strike, etc., I do not propose to move out anywhere in July and August.

Hislop, my special blessings to your wife. May you both continue to enjoy Ananda, good health and mutual understanding and companionship.

Convey my blessings to Cowan and Mrs. Cowan, Gerry and Mrs. Gerry and all Sathya Sai family.

With Love and Grace,

Baba

Brindavan, 27.5.1971