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ONE FOOT IN THIS ROOM AND ONE FOOT IN THE GRAVE

On the morning of Sunday, May 13th (1962), Vishnu was sitting on the doorstep of the hall in Guruprasad. Baba saw him and remarked to Nariman, “Vishnu has one foot in this room and one foot in the grave.” At the time, none of the men understood what Baba meant. That afternoon, Guruprasad was filled to overflowing during a program …

YOU HAVE LEFT OUT THE MOST SIGNIFICANT PART

A Catholic priest, Father Anthony, the principal of Saint Catherine of Siena School in Bombay, came for Meher Baba’s darshan on May 12th, 1960. This Catholic priest had dedicated his life to serving the poor. Baba remarked to him: I am well pleased with your work among destitute and abandoned children. By serving the abandoned, you are really serving Jesus …

I AM IN A MOOD TO HEAR GOOD BHAJAN TODAY

A bhajan program took place in Guruprasad three days later, on Sunday, May 11th.(1958) Baba remarked, “I am in a mood to hear good bhajans today so continue singing. You do not know what work I am doing today.” Madhusudan, Pratap, Subhadra, Thade and others proceeded to exhaust themselves by singing continuously from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Bhikhubhai, the …

SONG OF THE SPIRIT – AT TEJPAL AUDITORIUM – ENTRY FREE

      SONG OF THE SPIRIT A Comical, Musical, Fantastical Tale happening once again on popular demand. Baba’s birthday play is now finally in Mumbai with the kind permission of the Avatar Meher Baba PPC Trust, Ahilyanagar and support of the Avatar Meher Baba Bombay Centre, Mumbai. Date: Saturday 17th May 2025 Time: 7:00 PM Duration: 2 hours Language: …

IN THE FIRE OF LOVE, ALL DIRT IS AUTOMATICALLY CONSUMED

One devoted couple, who met Baba for the first time during his visit to Myrtle Beach, was Fred and Ella Winterfeldt, two German immigrants who had settled in New York, where they had met and married. Both were interested in finding a spiritual Master. Fred, age fifty-four, had been searching for many years, and Ella, age fifty-five, had felt a …

WHAT IS THE USE OF YOUR BHAJANS WHEN YOU DO NOT FOLLOW MY INSTRUCTIONS?

When the Hindu mandali were singing bhajans in front of the Jhopdi on Sunday morning, May 11th, (1924) Baba interrupted them and abruptly asked, “Do you all use a lantern while going out at night?” Receiving a negative answer, he upbraided them: “What is the use of your bhajans when you do not follow my instructions? What do you expect …

ALWAYS CARRY OUT MY WISHES WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT

On May 11th, (1931) the entire group met together in Quetta, where Rusi had rented a special house for Baba. However, Baba did not like it and returned to his old room in Rusi’s home, while the mandali stayed in the adjoining house. At the time, Rusi’s two daughters, Goher and Katie, were fifteen and eleven respectively. Despite their young …

AFTER MONTHS BABA’S STATE OF DISINTERESTEDNESS TURNED INTO ONE OF INTEREST

Sunday, May 7th (1961), was the day Baba’s state of disinterestedness turned into one of interest, for on that day he gave darshan to over three hundred children in Guruprasad. At a time when he had been touching the hearts of his lovers with his Will Supreme, Baba’s heart was touched by the children of his lovers, whose hearts contain …

BABA LOVES YOU AND THAT MATTERS

Margaret Scott had not seen Baba since 1935. “I am sorry I caused you suffering, Baba, for I know you have suffered for me,” she said. “But your love has compensated for all the suffering,” Baba assured her. “I know deep down you do love me. Baba loves you, too.” Margaret said, “Sometimes I am very naughty just because I …

FAMILY LETTER OF MAY 1961

Meher Baba eventually decided to allow his lovers darshan. As Mani wrote in her Family Letter in May 1961: Having bound his lovers with the invisible cord of his wish that he might be left completely undisturbed, the first week of May found Baba in the mood to decide to open the Door of His Seclusion the merest slit to allow a glimpse of …

THE RIGHT WAY OF HELPING OTHERS

Yes, we must do something, but something that would really make people happy – not the apparent passing happiness, but real lasting happiness. I will tell you both. You, Consuella, are connected with me, and she, too, has long connection with me. So I will explain this selfless work. Life is one long, endless chain of existence, and real happiness …

KISHAN SINGH PROVED AN IMPORTANT CONTACT IN BABA’S WORK

Kishan Singh from Rawalpindi had first heard of Meher Baba in 1933. He had tried to meet Baba in Dehra Dun in May of 1941, but by the time he got there Baba had left. He began corresponding with Baba through Adi Sr., and longed for his darshan. He had been called to the meeting in May, but as it …

LAUNCH OF A NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR THE BOMBAY CENTRE

Avatar Meher Baba Ki Jai With the Grace of our Beloved Meher Baba, Avatar Meher Baba Bombay Centre takes immense pleasure to announce the launch of our new YouTube channel You can view the recordings of all programs, dramas & events of Bombay Centre by clicking the below link: https://www.youtube.com/@AMBBCOfficial Request all to visit & subscribe to our new channel. …

KISHAN SINGH PROVED AN IMPORTANT CONTACT IN BABA’S WORK

Kishan Singh from Rawalpindi had first heard of Meher Baba in 1933. He had tried to meet Baba in Dehra Dun in May of 1941, but by the time he got there Baba had left. He began corresponding with Baba through Adi Sr., and longed for his darshan. He had been called to the meeting in May, but as it …

I HAVE SAVED YOU FOR MY WORK

Rano had been suffering a very high temperature since the end of April. Her face was swollen, she had a rash on her chest and her skin itched. The doctor told Baba that there was little hope for her survival. Baba called Dr. Nilu from Rahuri, who properly diagnosed her illness as scarlet fever. Nilu began treating her according to Baba’s advice. (1) When in Nasik, …

OPENING CEREMONIES FOR MEHER ASHRAM

The official opening ceremonies for Meher Ashram were held on Sunday, May 1st, 1927. A procession started at two-thirty, and Baba, the mandali, the pupils and teachers all joined in. They paraded to the family quarters, led by a band and a group of lejim dancers shouting and playing musical instruments. (1) When they arrived, bhajans were sung, Baba’s arti was performed, and he distributed …

LACK OF ATTENTION TO BABA’S INSTRUCTIONS LED TO UNNECESSARY HARDSHIP

Baba was to leave for Guruprasad the next day. (April 30, 1958). He instructed his close ones that they should depart for Poona by the luxury bus, and he would follow by car with both mandali. The next morning, they went to the bus stand, where they happened to find an empty taxicab. Sadashiv said if they went by taxi, …

THE INTERPLAY OF GOOD AND EVIL IN LIFE

On April 27th, (1936) a discussion among the men mandali took place about the interplay of good and evil in life, whereupon Baba stated: As good is necessary, likewise bad is also necessary – just as positive and negative. Both are essential for action and evolution. If only good were to prevail everywhere, life would end! Both good or bad done to 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 …

GOD IS TO BE CONTEMPLATED, FELT, LOVED AND LIVED

On April 25th, (1952) Baba answered questions, explaining various things, among them miracles: “Why should we produce petty imitation illusions in the already created mighty infinite illusion? Unless absolutely necessary for the spiritual purpose of a general collective drawing of mankind toward Self-Realization, miracles performed unnaturally or supernaturally can interfere with God’s ordained evolutionary process.” “What about healing?” someone asked. “Real healing …

BABA’S WORK WITH MAST HARIGIRI MAHARAJ

On April, 27th. (1944)  Baba, accompanied by Baidul, Chanji, Nilu and Pendu, left for the village of Vaijapur in Sarosh’s car (driven by Chhabu) to contact a mast. While passing through Rahata, Baba pointed out the tombs of Upasni Maharaj and Sai Baba, and bowed his head to them from the car. The mast Baba was hunting was Harigiri Maharaj, but …

SIDHU’S LIFE SAVED

Baba left Bhilar on April 26th (1943), for a quick visit to Meherabad, and returned within a day or so. Sidhu came to Bhilar with Mast Mohammed so that Baba could work with him. Sidhu’s main duty in Meherabad consisted in looking after Mohammed and he continued this important work until he died. On the night of April 28th, Sidhu …

TRY TO ATTRIBUTE ALL YOUR ACTS TO GOD AND LET THE RESULTS BE HIS

On April 25th, (1934) Meher Baba gave a short discourse about taking action without caring about the results, referring in particular to Mahatma Gandhi: Even a great soul like Gandhi worries, because he wants results. One must sincerely try to do his duties, but the results must always be left with God. Worrying about the results is no good and …

JAMSHED MEHTA THE MAYOR OF KARACHI WAS HIGHLY IMPRESSED

On April 30th, (1931) Jamshed Mehta, the mayor of Karachi, came to see Baba. Baba praised his sincere efforts and sympathetic treatment of the poor and needy, and admired his selfless service in other areas as well. Baba explained to him: I am very pleased with your sincere work and selfless service, particularly in the cause of the really poor and …