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THIS IS CALLED THE AVATAR’S LEELA
ON NOVEMBER 7th, (1955) Baba arrived in Meherabad at about 8 A.M. Eruch and Kaka Baria accompanied him from Meherazad, as did Kumar and Kishan Singh, who had come from Dehra Dun for the program and were staying at Meherazad. According to Baba’s instructions, Adi Jr., Francis Brabazon and Don Stevens left early that day in Nariman’s car with his driver …
A WORTHWHILE WORRY TO BRING ABOUT THE END OF WORRY
(Nov. 1960) Baba had a few recent unpublished discourses read to them (Ben Hayman and Joseph Harb). One was on his “Will And Worry:” Duality signifies separateness. Separateness implies fear. Fear causes worry. The way of Oneness is the way to happiness; the way of manyness is the way to worry. I am the One who has no second, so …
THIS IS THE BEST FAST
Then, as with the former two previous language groups, Baba touched on the subject of a seven-day fast, and asked those prepared to do it to stand up. Several men volunteered. Looking at Pukar, Baba teased, “You are too fat, so you are chosen!” To Hakumat Rai, Baba remarked, “You are also quite strong! All right, you too are selected.” …
THREE ILLUSORY EXISTENCES INSIDE GOD
(Nov. 1962) Baba then commented, “What is there to worry about? So don’t worry! Yesterday, it rained and you got drenched. What did happen? Nothing! Today, it is just the same here. Nothing happened yesterday; it is just today!” Baba took a large glass in his hands which was covered with bright golden paper and marked “GOD.” (Inside the big …
MY DEAR WORKERS
(N0v. 03, 1962) My dear workers: In spite of telling you very often that I will not give you any more messages or discourses, I find myself doing just this thing which is what I do not want to do. This is because most of you do things which I do not like you doing. I had to give you …
MY DEAR CHILDREN
(N0v. 02, 1962) My Dear Children: Your coming to me from different places and from across oceans has pleased me. And although no sacrifice to be near me is too great I am touched by the sacrifice that some of you have made to come here. Those who have not been able to come to me should not feel disheartened, …
REMEMBRANCE – THE ONLY REMEDY TO FREE YOURSELF FROM ALL BINDINGS
(Nov. 1955) Tomorrow, I will speak to you for five minutes and tell you about the gift of love. I am going to test who has understood love. I will see who is bold enough to deserve this gift. It matters not if what I am going to tell you to do, you are unable to do. If you feel …
YOU ARE GOD HIMSELF
The next day, October 31st. (129), Gustadji noticed a saintly-looking man near their house and told Baba about him. Happy to know of this, Baba immediately left to see him. No sooner did the man see Baba coming than he ran toward him and kissed Baba’s hands. After Baba embraced him, the man walked off down the street. Later, Baba …
THE WEST DIFFERS FROM THE EAST IN ITS IDEAL OF SPIRITUAL PERFECTION
With the onset of cool, damp, autumn weather in Cannes, Baba’s health noticeably suffered. On Sunday, October 31st. (1937), one of the remaining Westerners asked Baba, “Why does a Master fall ill and make use of medicine?” In reply, Baba stated: The West differs from the East in its ideal of spiritual perfection. The West believes perfection to signify the …
DIFFERENT MEDIUMS OF WORK
Quentin Tod was in charge of the nightly entertainment and they would go each night to a different movie. One night, Tod took Baba to the Theater Espanol to see Love of the Sorcerer, a ballet. Another evening, Tod took Baba to see Cohen and Kelly at Madrid’s best movie theater, the Capitol, which had an orchestra and a revolving stage. Baba would …
WHEN IT COMES TO A QUESTION OF DUTY, YOU MUST SACRIFICE A LITTLE
While at Meherabad, Baba would grant interviews. An Indian woman devotee came to see Baba on October 28th (1934). She complained openly before Baba that she wished to stop having sexual intercourse with her husband because of her desire to see God. But her husband was unwilling. Consoling her, Baba explained, “It is better to treat your husband with love …
HOW COULD SHE BEAR TO KNOW THE FACTS BEHIND POOR CHANJI’S BEATING?
REACHING GENOA, Baba boarded the S. S. Roma at 10 P.M. on October 27th, (1931) bound for New York City. In Naples, Meredith introduced a Canadian lady from Toronto named Louise Skey to Baba. During the voyage, Miss Skey was taken with Baba and visited his cabin several times. Besides Meredith’s annoying behavior, Agha Ali would also behave like a spoiled child …
OBSERVANCE OF THE FIFTY-SIXTH AMARTITHI
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SERVES HIM RIGHT
Baba left for Baroda on the morning of October 29th. (1947), and another amusing incident occurred on the train. Baba, Baidul, Eruch and Gustadji found themselves in a small third class compartment which was empty. Everyone was pleased at this lucky turn of events, as whenever possible Baba preferred to have the compartment to himself so that he could relax …
UNKNOWINGLY, THIS THIEF HAD SOUGHT GOD’S PROTECTION
(Oct. 1947) Baba and the mandali spent the night at the railway station, as they were to leave early the following morning. Here a memorable incident took place. Baba and the men would always carry their bedding rolls with them, and at the station they spread them out on the ground at the end of the stone platform. One of …
ACCEPT GOD SPEAKS AS THE FINAL AUTHORITY
This post, released on 24th October 2024, had a line missing. The corrected post is now being sent again today, the 25th. Rakesh Acharya located the error. Thanks. The next morning, October 24th, (1960) after the usual inquiry about each one’s health, Baba advised Harry Kenmore: “During your stay here this time, I have told you many things, cleared …
THIS IS WHAT IS REAL SELFLESS SERVICE
Goma Ganesh Pathak, one of the former teachers of the Meher Ashram school, was doing social work in Ahmednagar and would come to see Baba from time to time. He invited Baba to the upcoming opening of a nursery school, Babawadi, for poor children, where they would be given free milk. Baba went for the opening in Ahmednagar on October …
UNFORTUNATELY HE NEVER DID LEARN TO ACCEPT THE MASTER’S WAYS
The next morning, (October 26, 1933) Baba was quite upset when he was not able to get hot water on time for a bath. He called Herbert, who had made the arrangements, and rebuked him severely, “I cannot work here! I will leave for Marseilles. With you taking care of me, I have never been able to have an early-morning …
OPENING DAY OF AHMEDNGAR CENTRE
The inception of the Ahmednagar Center in Khushru Quarters occurred in 1959. With the growing number of devotees in Ahmednagar, the need was felt for a larger accommodation, as the old building could only seat about fifty people. Sarosh headed the renovation committee, and two rooms at Khushru Quarters were joined to form a single large hall. Sunday, October 21st, …
UNLESS YOU GET RID OF LUST, I CANNOT GIVE YOU THE EXPERIENCE OF LOVE
(Oct, 1929) Baba then confronted the men mandali, “Tell me one thing and be frank; I have a special reason to ask about it. Today I want you to disclose to me any wrong actions you have done before or after joining me. If you have done something, I want you to confess it with an open heart and without …
THE ROOT OF ALL EVILS
On October 19th, (1968) Adi sent this telegram to Cohen: Your letter October 8th giving work report on visit to England and Holland made Baba very happy. Baba says he was, he is, and he will be with you while you are doing his work wholeheartedly. Baba sends his love to you. – Adi Earlier in October, Allan Cohen had …
‘HIS MOST DISOBEDIENT SON’ FILM TO BE RELEASED IN HOSTEL ‘A’ THIS DIWALI
Dear Baba-lovers, This post is being sent as requested by the film crew at Meherabad. The film ‘HIS MOST DISOBEDIENT SON’ will be released on Saturday 2nd November 2024 at 4:30 P.M. at Meherabad Hostel ‘A’. The trailer of the film can be viewed at: https://vimeo.com/1020842393 Jai Baba !!!
USEFULNESS OF HUMAN SERVICE AT ITS PUREST
… The vice-principal of Kolhapur University, a Mr. Dixit, invited Baba to participate in the opening of a new Montessori school, but because of his seclusion, Baba did not go. Instead, on Sunday, October 18th. (1942), he sent Adi Sr. to deliver this message: The form of service that a Montessori school takes has a practical value, if one’s service …
MY LIFE’S DESIRE IS FULFILLED! HAIL LORD VISHNU!
When Meher Baba was in seclusion, he had to be very careful getting into the car when he went out to contact masts or when visiting places with the women, to avoid anyone coming to him and taking darshan. When Baba was about to leave Panchgani on October 28th. (1941) at noon, a God-mad Hindu called Jagannath, who was singing …
BABA’S SERMON
(16 Oct 1950) Being just now in the Old Life for these few hours, I will tell you what I feel to be the established divine facts: Essentially, we are all One. The feeling of our being otherwise is due to ignorance. Soul desires consciousness to know itself; but in its progress toward this Goal, which it cannot realize independently …