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WE MASTERS ALSO WORK AS SWEEPERS

(July 1928) Pleader was new to the mandali, having recently joined Baba, and expressed his willingness to serve in any way. There were no sweepers in the ashram, and this was a problem as there were no flush toilets or septic tanks. Masaji was given the duty of cleaning the women’s toilets. The men mandali would relieve themselves in the …

THE MAST’S BOUQUET

In the afternoon, Baba was driven to Mahim, where he hoped to recontact Ali Asghar, the advanced mast whose brothers and sisters were likewise all masts and mastanis. The mast was in his room, but the door was locked. Baba had this message conveyed to him: “I will either contact Ali Asghar or wait until he gives me permission to leave.” …

AS I ORDERED YOU, THE RESPONSIBILITY IS MINE

As his eyes were shut, Bhau did not know Baba was present, but after a while Baba tapped him on the head. Opening his eyes, Bhau was startled to find Baba standing before him. Baba asked, “Where was your mind roaming? God’s name should be taken wholeheartedly!” Bhau replied, “I cannot keep it in check, Baba. When I try to …

BOMBAY CENTRE TO REMAIN OPEN TODAY – SILENCE DAY

Dear all, On the occasion of the 100th Silence Anniversary of Beloved Avatar Meher Baba, the Avatar Meher Baba Bombay Centre will remain open today, Thursday 10th July, 2025 from 10:30 am to 7:15 pm. Aarti and prayers will not be performed and all are welcome to visit the Centre and observe complete silence as per Beloved Baba’s wish. Jai …

POWERS OF YOGI AND SPIRITUAL POWERS

In Raipur, on July 11th, (1944) Baba gave an explanation on the powers of yogis (siddhis) compared to spiritual powers: Through different yogas, one can attain strange, occult powers such as walking on water, talking with persons who are at a distance, becoming immune to snake venom through chanting mantras, et cetera. These powers, attained through yoga, control different vibrations, …

KARIM BABA

…Baba had sent Kaka Baria to Calcutta to bring masts to him. With much difficulty he managed to bring Karim Baba to Ranchi on July 9th (1940). The mast had not left his seat in Calcutta for over ten years. It was truly only by Baba’s inner help that the mast agreed to accompany Kaka (who later said he was …

CLASPING OF ONE BLACK AND ONE WHITE HAND

(July 1952) Another incident took place in Scarsdale while Baba and Ivy Duce were seated in private discussing matters: Just then the Negro cook, Alberta, walked into the room with a letter in her hands and interrupted the conversation with, “Baba, I would like to show you my children,” so she pulled out some Kodak pictures to show him. Suddenly …

LIVE TELECASTE OF SILENCE PROGRAMME

AVATAR MEHER BABA PERPETUAL PUBLIC CHARITABLE TRUST Centenary of Avatar Meher Baba’s Silence (1925 – 2025) Dear Sisters and Brothers in Beloved Avatar Meher Baba, Jai Meher Baba! The live webcast of the programme can be watched at: https://www.youtube.com/avatarmeherbabameherabadstreams/live In Baba’s Love, Sahavas Organising Team, AMBPPCT

BOMBAY CENTRE TO REMAIN OPEN DURING POSTED HOURS

Dear all, On the occasion of the 100th Silence Anniversary of Beloved Avatar Meher Baba, the Avatar Meher Baba Bombay Centre will remain open from 10:30 am to 7:15 pm on Thursday 10th July, 2025. Aarti and Prayers will not be performed and all are welcome to visit the Centre and observe complete silence as per Beloved Baba’s wish. Jai …

MAYA IS GOD’S SHADOW AND AS SUCH IS NOTHING

During July (1957) , Baba also answered several questions for Irene Conybeare and dictated three discourses for her book, one on Maya, one on Compassion [from three distinct points of view], and another on the Aura and the Halo. The following is the discourse on Maya that Baba dictated by hand signs for Irene Conybeare’s book, In Quest Of Truth: …

IN ROME

AT MIDNIGHT, July 6th (1933), Elizabeth drove Baba to the station and the train left at 12:30. Baba was feeling terribly indisposed before entering his compartment, but by the time they arrived in Rome at 8:15 A.M., he was quite all right. Physical illness always seemed to precede any of his important spiritual work. They stayed at the Hotel Elyseé, …

JAPA

Later that same day, July 5th (1953), Ramdas Chaurasia of Nagpur came to Dehra Dun with his sons, Shankar and Ganesh, and they were also allowed to see Baba. In the course of conversation, Ramdas Chaurasia asked Baba the proper way to do japa (repetition of God’s name). Replying, Baba stated: Day and night you breathe, but do you ever …

YOU HAVE LOST THE CHANCE

(July 1958) IN SCARSDALE, meals for Baba and the women were being prepared by a Negro cook named Alberta. She had previously worked for Elizabeth in New York and Filis had hired her to cook for Baba. Baba sent Rano to bring his food. However, it was not ready, and she told the cook, “This is Baba’s mealtime; how is …

Centenary Commemoration of Avatar Meher Baba’s Silence 1925-2025

AVATAR MEHER BABA PERPETUAL PUBLIC CHARITABLE TRUST Post Bag No. 31, King’s Road, Ahilyanagar – 414 001, Maharashtra State, INDIA Telephone No: (0241) 2343666/ 2347093/ 2974947 Ahilyanagar Office, 2548777 Meherabad Office. ————————————————————————————————————————————- 2nd July 2025.   “Things that are real are given and received in Silence.”  -Meher Baba-   Centenary Commemoration of Avatar Meher Baba’s Silence 1925-2025   Dear Sisters and …

YOU WILL HAVE TO SEEK THE AID OF ONE WHO KNOWS WHER TO FIND IT

JULY 1933 – JOne visitor was C. D. Deshmukh. After completing his philosophy doctorate in London, he came to see Baba and stayed for four days. He asked Baba, “What am I to do now?” Smiling, Baba replied, “Just be sure to not forget me! Look for a job in a university, but with the conviction that you do so …

BABA DISCOURSES ON THE FUTILITY OF HIRED PRAYERS

(July 1929) In Dhulia, a Brahmin priest lived in a room adjoining the mandali’s. Every morning he would get up early and loudly chant Hindu shlokas (verses) from the Shastras (Scriptures). The mandali complained about him to Baba. . . .  in reference to the Brahmin priest, Meher Baba explained: Everywhere in the world, in the name of prayer and …

I CONTINUALLY FEEL BOTH INFINITE BLISS AND HUMAN SUFFERING

(July 1956) Baba asked Ivy Duce, “What are you thinking?” She replied, “I was wondering what you were thinking!” Baba answered, “I was thinking that God within each of you is free, infinite; yet He feels Himself bound in each of you and therefore He suffers. I am infinitely happy, eternally blissful, yet I suffer every instant through you because …

IT IS ALL BEYOND HUMAN UNDERSTANDING

While Baba was discoursing, someone asked, “Why are there fifty-six Realized souls in the world in every age?” Baba replied: The number 56 denotes perfection. God has to take human form to do the work of maintaining a balance in the universe, and if only one Perfect Person existed he would not be sufficient for the purpose. For instance, a …

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

While Baba was in London, the Countess Kitty Phalen hosted a reception for him at her home on the evening of June 29th. (1934). About fifteen sincere people came to meet Baba, and he answered their many questions and gave explanations: One man asked, “How can I be a true Christian?” From the alphabet board, Baba replied, “By following the …

REMINDER – [Tavern-Talk] Trust Circular -Centenary Commemoration of Avatar Meher Baba’s Silence 1925-2025

AVATAR MEHER BABA PERPETUAL PUBLIC CHARITABLE TRUST Post Bag No. 31, King’s Road, Ahilyanagar – 414 001, Maharashtra State, INDIA Telephone No: (0241) 2343666/ 2347093/ 2974947 Ahilyanagar Office, 2548777 Meherabad Office.   28th March 2025.  “In the silence of your perfect surrender, My love, which is always silent, can flow to you — to be yours always to keep and to …

MAYA IS THE PRINCIPLE OF IGNORANCE

(June 1961) Although these daily sessions in the evening were only meant for lovers and not the general public, once Baba permitted the mayor of Poona to come with his two predecessors. Baba explained to them about Maya: God alone exists as Existence Eternal, and all else is illusion – a creation of Maya. And what is Maya? Maya is the principle of …

MY METHOD IS TO CREATE AND TO ABOLISH

Kumar had brought the colt, Sheba, to Baba, and on June 27th (1953), Baba told him to bring a deer. The deer was also kept as a pet for a while. At one point, Baba explained to Kumar: You should know that lately I feel much disgust. It will go on increasing. I do all this for a purpose. But …

A YOUTH NAMED SINGH FROM HAMIRPUR

A YOUTH named Singh, from Hamirpur, had attended the Andhra darshan program, but his parents were against Baba. Running away from home, Singh came to Baba in Dehra Dun on Sunday, June 28th. (1953) Before he arrived, his father’s telegram was received, asking Baba to send Singh back immediately. “Why have you come here?” Baba asked him. “I wish to stay …

JIGAR

At eight o’clock in the morning of June 25th, 1943, Baba held a special gathering of a few of his lovers and the mandali, to listen to songs and ghazals of Jigar (1) (one of Baba’s favorite poets) being performed at Meherabad. The following is one couplet Jigar sang about love: “If one word of love, so insignificant in expression but so powerful in …