Daily Messages

At this time, Merwan would write by impulse whatever inspiration came to him. On February 16th, 1917, he composed a beautiful ghazal that later was to be considered exceptional:   How wonderful is the murderous mercy of God!      His mercy has graced the rose with thorns. How justice manifests in the glory of God!      Cruelty is hidden in …

There was no public celebration of Meher Baba’s fifty-second birthday on Friday, February 15th, 1946 (according to Zoroastrian calendar); but Baba did give this message to his lovers, issued through a circular: Your love, your devotion, your steadfastness amidst storms of opposition, self-created or real, are commendable. Your allegiance to the cause of Truth for which alone I stand is …

        Please participate in the programs. JAI BABA !

(Feb. 1958) On Baba’s instruction, Eruch then read the discourse on the Split “I” or Split Ego. One man, in regard to the Real “I” and the false “I,” interrupted and asked, “Does ‘I’ mean the physical body?” Baba replied: It is the false “I” that asks this question. “I am Mr. ‘X’ … I am hungry … I had …

On February 13th (1927), while discoursing about the mind, sanskaras and the manner in which they work Baba explained: The process of spending old sanskaras and creating new ones applies to ordinary people, the masses of humanity. For those members of his circle, however, the Sadguru stops this creation of new sanskaras and gradually destroys the old ones. And when …

On Saturday, February 12th, 1949, Baba’s fifty-fifth birthday was observed by the Meherabad mandali. He warned Pendu and the other men mandali to be less extravagant, and sternly remarked: “There is an acute shortage of funds, and days of hardships are ahead. None knows what will happen tomorrow. “Those willing to stay with me may stay; those wanting to go …

Dear Baba-lovers, Jai Baba! As a part of Beloved Baba’s 132nd Birth Anniversary celebrations, the Avatar Meher Baba Bombay Centre, Mumbai is facilitating a pilgrimage to Meherabad from Thursday March 12 (Dhuni Day) to Saturday March 14 at a cost of Rs.4,500/- (all inclusive). Interested persons to first book their reservations at the MPR and after receiving the confirmation, book …

Reporters would seek interviews with Meher Baba; at times he would consent and at times deny their request. On Sunday, February 11th (1940), Baba consented to an interview with a newspaper reporter. The following is their dialogue: “Do you accept the principle now usually accepted in the West that science and religion deal with different spheres?” “It depends upon how it …

Pease make yourself available at all of the programs, Jai Baba !!!

Baba first sat on the ground for a while and then, standing up, saluted the gathered crowd by raising his folded hands above his head. He gave this message through his alphabet board: I belong to no religion. Every religion belongs to me. My own personal religion is of my being the Ancient Infinite One, and the religion I teach …

(Feb.1948) Meanwhile, Padri was busy fitting the plumbing to the new building at Pimpalgaon. Baba would visit daily and insist that he speed up the work. Once, in a teasing mood, Baba remarked to Padri, “Be more careful of the laborers working here. They are being paid and you must get a full day’s work from them.” Padri replied that …

The incident of birth is common to all life on earth. Unlike other living creatures which are born insignificantly, live an involuntary life and die an uncertain death, the physical birth of human beings connotes an important and, if they are circumspect about it, perhaps a final stage of their evolutionary progress. Here onward, they no longer are automatons but …

(Feb. 1952) During this period, Bhagirath Tiwari of Ahmednagar came to Meherazad with his wife, Kokila, to see Baba, and Baba asked Kokila, “What have you cooked today?” “Rice, dal, vegetables and chapatis,” she said. “How many chapatis did you make?” “About thirty.” “What! Why so many for just the two of you?” “Bhagirath’s brother-in-law has come with his daughters, …

(Feb 1954) Upon Baba’s arrival, darshan started and Baba distributed prasad to person after person, numbering in the thousands. The whole district had been overcome by his love, and songs in his praise were sung continuously from the dais. It was a sight of souls intoxicated in his love. Their intoxication increased when this message was read out entitled “Divine …

On one occasion, referring to the purpose of his visits to different shrines, tombs or dargahs of saints and Perfect Masters, Baba stated: By my living presence, I clean the tangled atmosphere of the shrines of the dead saints, Sadgurus and Qutubs. This complicated atmosphere is of the thought world. Thought force is really very strong and powerful. Chaitanya did not go to …

Early the next morning, at 4 A.M., Baba sanctified the Betwa River by bathing with its water. He also drank some of the water. Baba gave darshan at Ichhuara on February 4th (1954), and thousands had the gift of his prasad as people from neighboring villages also came for the occasion. Baba also made house visits to the homes of …

Very early the next morning, February 9th (1954), Baba left for Mahoba. En route he gave darshan in Panwari where Pukar’s in-laws lived. Kishan Singh recalled: “The display of their songs by the kirtan singers with finger cymbals in their hands, backed by the heat of the burning love and devotion with which the display was given, can hardly be …

(Feb. 1958) In the Dehra Dun group, discord had arisen in some families about the manner in which certain family members were loving and worshiping Baba. Baba settled the matter in his masterful way, by advising the parties concerned not to hurt the feelings of their near and dear ones. In such cases, Baba stated, he preferred that they remove …

Dear Baba lovers, Our Centre will remain open from 5:30 to 7:30 P.M. today as usual, but there will be no satsang programme owing to celebrations of the 57th Amartithi of Beloved Baba at Meherabad. Please inform others in your contact. Jai Baba

(Feb. 1954) God does not listen to the language of the tongue, or of the mind, but He responds to the language of the heart. The language of the heart is the song of love for the Beloved. When the heart weeps for the Beloved’s union and the mind suffers the pangs of separation, then the Beloved’s response is the …

The beginning of an endless new story! Mehera and the women Mandali came for their last darshan. All stood silently around the Tomb. In the pin-drop silence, only the loud sobs could be heard of the one who loved the only One as He should be loved. The women Mandali put a garland round Baba and with eyes that betrayed …

Dear Baba-lovers, Our Bombay Centre will remain open today, Saturday 31st January 2026 between 10:30 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. This is to allow Baba-lovers, who could not make it to Meherabad for the Amartithi, to spend quiet time with Beloved Baba. Complete Silence will be observed from 12:00 noon to 12:15 P.M. to coincide with the Main Event at Meherabad. …

Happy Birthday to You! Some of Baba’s old treasures were shown by the Mandali to the lovers. One was an old patched coat, originally black but practically covered with patches of blue and black. Baba had said that this coat was the most sacred of His possessions. He had worn it steadily for eight years from 1921. Referring to the …

Would there be a resurrection today?   The women Mandali occupied the empty rooms on Meherabad hill. They would come several times each day to see Baba in the Tomb. The long queues of men, women and children would then be temporarily stopped and the Tomb vacated. Mehera and the other women Mandali would then enter the Tomb. To see …

Sleeping on a bed of roses! Two volunteers remained in the Tomb all the time. One would fan Baba while he sat on the landing of the crypt, the other would be busy collecting flowers at the door and swabbing the floor with a wet cloth to remove the dust that flew inside in plenty with thousands stamping and bowing at the door. The …