On September 15th, (1931) Baba asked Charles Purdom how he was feeling. Purdom replied, “I feel that everything from my head has entered my heart and there is a burning sensation in my chest.” “Good,” gestured Baba. And he explained to him about the three types of faith: intellectual faith, faith by sight and faith by experience. After interviews, Baba …
THE WORLD EXISTS ONLY AS LONG AS THE SOUL EXPERIENCES BONDAGE
On Sunday, September 18th. (1960), Baba explained how “the world is a prison:” The whole world is a prison, for the Soul experiences being behind the bars in a cell of its gross-subtle-mental body. The hold of illusion is so strong that it imprints the feeling of perpetual bondage. And the eternally free Soul – though Lone Sovereign and Supreme …
THOSE WHOM I LOVE, I WANT THEM TO BE STRONG
One of those who was “unnecessarily” suffering was Raosaheb. He had recently written complaining about Baba’s harsh attitude toward him. On September 16th, (1938) Baba sent him this reply: May Lily (Rao’s name for Baba) have mercy on you because Lily loves you in spite of your certain weaknesses. Firdosi could not have written what you in your Shah-nama of complaints have …
MAYA’S FORCE IN OPPOSING GOD’S WORK GIVES STRENGTH TO THE WORK
I used to say to the mandali that in God’s work Maya always opposes; it is necessary. Just as illusion is necessary for the realization of God, so Maya’s force in opposing God’s work gives strength to the work. The greater the opposition from Maya the better the result. Before the mass darshan on the 12th. (Sept. 1954), Ahmednagar had …
THE MANDALI COULD ONLY DESCRIBE IT AS A MIRACLE
Later that same day, at about 2:30 P.M., while driving to Gulbarga, Baba saved them from being involved in a serious auto accident. The mandali could only describe it as a miracle. There was no other explanation to show how the car, which had slipped from the incline of the road into a deep hole and gone over completely on …
. . . AND MERWAN KISSES YOUR FEET IN REVERENCE
On September 10th, 1922, a white pigeon flew into the Manzil. The bird looked ill and exhausted and, when an attempt was made to catch it, it was easily trapped. The bird was taken to Baba, who lovingly held and caressed it. But it was so sick it was unable to walk. It was exceptionally beautiful, and Baba looked after …
TELL ME TRUTHFULLY, WHY HAVE YOU COME HERE?
There had been insufficient rain that year, and the farmers’ crops in Ahmednagar district were failing. Drinking water was likewise becoming a problem, as the wells were drying up. Around noon, on Sunday, September 6th, (1964) thirty Arangaon villagers came to Meherazad in bullock carts, singing the whole distance of about fifteen miles. They hesitated to enter the compound because …
BABA’S DECLARATIONS AT A THREE-HOUR MEETING AT MEHERABAD
A three-hour meeting of the mandali and thirty-two men from Bombay, Poona and Ahmednagar was held at Meherazad on Sunday, September 8th, 1957. The meeting was held, ostensibly, to discuss the upcoming sahavas and arrangements for the invited Westerners. At the start of this “half-term” meeting (meaning this period was half of his seventy-five days of special work), Baba distributed …
TRY TO ADJUST TO ALL CIRCUMSTANCES AND CONDITIONS
On that Sunday, September 7th, (1937) Baba explained to the Western group about individual natures: For me all are equal. Universally, I love everyone equally. However, individually it is a different story. I do not love the cook as deeply as I love you all. Why? Not because she is a cook and you are above her, but because you …
THIS IS THE BEGINNING OF SAHAJ DNYAN
Sept. (1954) When you remember me, you are in sahaj dnyan (God’s company or presence). The question is how to remember me. The easiest and surest way is to do as I tell you. It will be somewhat of a task at first, as when you start to run you feel it too much (sore muscles); but when you are …
IT IS YOUR OWER SELF ASSERTING ITSELF
Elizabeth and Norina were supposed to be looking after Lucky, and everyone complained to them about him. On Thursday, September 5th, (1940) when Baba came, Mansari was so irritated, she complained to him about Lucky. Baba replied: Mansari gets exasperated and excited in no time and cannot control her ire, because she is not so strong. And you all cannot …
THERE IS A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HIS SERVICE AND YOURS
(Sept. 1964) Meanwhile, in North India, there was a severe drought and thousands of poor people were starving. The newspapers were full of descriptions of their plight. In the hall each morning, after attending to the correspondence and pending matters, and if there was time, Baba would state, “Now let’s have some bogus news,” meaning Eruch should read out the headlines or …
THE VERY FOUNDATION OF THIS CONCEPT IS A MISCONCEPTION
Mahatma Gandhi would come out on the deck in the evening when prayers would be offered, giving a short speech afterward. On September 3rd, (1931) he spoke on the significance of prayer. To a small gathering, Gandhi explained what an important part prayer played in his life and how it brought him peace of mind. Gandhi claimed that three of …
IF THAT IS NOT SO, OF WHAT USE IS THE GURU?
(Sept. 1931) A man who converted from Christianity to Buddhism named Christmas Humphreys was president of the Buddhist Society of London. Humphreys found out about Meher Baba through Kim Tolhurst. One day, he and some others from his Buddhist group came to see Meher Baba. During their meeting, Baba exchanged ideas with them: Baba explained: “In Sufi terms, religion has …
ONCE I FORGIVE, THERE IS NOTHING TO REPENT FOR.
Now that I have come to Persia, I shall finish this work of purifying the atmosphere before returning to India.” 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 …
GOPAL SWAMI
(Aug. 1926) Early that same evening, Baba was sitting in the Makan in a very pleasant and expansive mood. From among those sitting around him, his eyes fell on Gopal Swamy. Baba asked him, ‘”Tell me what you most desire?” Gopal said, “Nothing.” Baba pressed him, “Go on, ask me. Ask for anything. Tell me your desires now and I …
WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF A COBRA CAME INTO YOUR ROOM?
When Baba was in Satara in August (1950), this incident took place on Meherabad Hill. Mansari was lying on her bed one night thinking of Baba. Suddenly a cobra slithered in and crawled on to her chest. Mansari felt it, and with a sweep of her hand brushed the snake away. Hearing it fall, she leapt up and saw it …
DO NOT SEEK MATERIAL PLEASURE AND YOU WILL FIND THE SPIRITUAL TREASURE
(Aug. 1960) “Seek and you shall find” has become such a commonplace slogan that spiritual aspirants have begun to wonder what it means. To them I say: “Do not seek and you will find.” Do not seek material pleasure and you will find the spiritual treasure. This means, seek only God by not seeking material pleasure and you will find …
IF THE HEART IS CLEAN, NO PRAYER IS NECESSARY
(Aug. 1958) During this period, each of the mandali had to wash his own smaller items of clothing. A laundryman did the heavier work. Baba ordered Kumar to wash Bhau’s things. Bhau hesitated giving him his laundry, since Kumar was older than he. Yet to fulfill Baba’s order, he gave him a coat which he had never used. After four …
DESIST FROM BACKBITING; ALWAYS BE PURE IN THOUGHTS
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22nd, 1958, marked the end of the first forty-day period of Baba’s seclusion and work (with Nilkanth and Kaikobad), which Baba stated was done one hundred percent satisfactorily. On August 25th, from his seclusion, Baba sent this telegram to some of his lovers, which was distributed as a Life Circular six days later: Circumstances during these three months …
GHAZALS DICTATED
During his nightwatch on Friday, August 26th, 1960, Baba dictated this ghazal to Bhau in Hindi: Do not fall in love with Maya, it will ruin you. It will drag you from love and leave you a pauper. Surrender to the Perfect Master, he will better your lot He will adorn you with the jewelry of spirituality and make …
PRAYER FOR BABA LOVERS DICTATED
Baba came into the hall on August 25th, (1959) after working with Kaikobad. The men assembled before him. For some time, Baba sat with his eyes closed. He stretched and rested his legs on the bamboo stool. A bed sheet was spread over his legs for warmth. After resting for some time in this position, Baba signaled for the …
TO DRAW NEARER TO GOD-REALIZATION, YOU HAVE TO DRAW FURTHER AWAY FROM . . .
Speaking of Realization, and apparently how few Meher Baba found to be worthy of it, in response to an inquiry from Irwin and Edward Luck, on August 24th, 1962, Baba through Adi K. Irani replied by letter: ” … To draw nearer to God-Realization you have to draw further away from pride, deception, obstinacy and self-assertion to begin with. Love …
TRUE LOVE IS BEREFT OF ANY THOUGHT OF GAIN OR WORRY OVER RISKS TAKEN
Adi K. Irani’s mood had been gloomy since seeing Baba and, on August 23rd, (1934) Baba asked him, “Why don’t you look happy these days?” Adi was never one to mince his words, even with Baba. He replied, “During your last five foreign tours, you did not take me with you and kept me here under one pretext or another.” …
BABA CALENDARS FOR 2025
Dear all, Baba calendar for the year 2025 will soon be available at the Avatar Meher Baba Bombay Centre for sale. The price per copy is Rs. 200/-. You may place an advance order with Mehernosh Mehta – +91 9820175224 or Darayus Subedar +91 98211 69324. Postage will be extra. If you wish to pay online our bank details are …