Why Imam Khomeini was not seeking too much followers?

It has been mention through a series of historic memoirs that Imam Khomeini did want too much people to become his followers or pay him their religious dues. The funds are spent for welfare of needy and poor people of the community by trusted religious authority

Iran's Minister of Culture visits Imam Khomeini's historic residence in holy city of Najaf

There should be no mention of my name anywhere

It was then that I came to know of the greatness of his character.

I do not wish to become the ‘Marja’

Convey my greetings of peace to him and tell him that I do not wish to become a ‘marja’; I want to fulfill my religious duty

Don't promote my name at your campaign

This was at a time when people would come from Iraq to seek the Imam’s opinion on Marjaiyat

Intellectual proficiency and etiquette

He opined that for emulation, the Shiite religious authority ought to be a ‘living’ person.

Imam was the only person paying a visit to Ayatollah Hakim

These hardships and bitterness are part of the struggle. One who is fighting the enemy never asks any favor from them!

The Marja’ should be on the side of people

The more secluded Ayatollah (Hakim) is, the less people can support him!