7 December 1938 On 7 December 1938, just a day before he left Meherabad, Baba dictated points to Ghani about Sai Baba’s life, for an article in Meher Baba Journal. He also called all the mandali up the hill to show them the paintings Helen had done in his tomb. 7 December 1949 Baba asks men mandali to wear only a langoti (loincloth) and to repeat mentally a prayer asking God for strength to ... »
6 December 1932 Baba arrives in Paris and leaves for London at afternoon. 6 December 1936 In England at this time, a scandal was brewing when the King of England, Edward VIII, was revealed to be having an affair with Wallis Warfield Simpson, an American suing her husband for divorce. On 6 December 1936, Baba remarked that it would be good on the part of the king to give up his crown to marry the w... »
5 December 1931 After staying in America for one month, at the stroke of midnight late at night on Saturday, 5 December 1931, Baba sailed on the North German Lloyd liner SS Bremen for France, accompanied by Chanji, Agha Ali and Meredith. Anita drove with them to the dock where a small group bid them farewell. 5 December 1934 Baba and the mandali left London on the morning of Wednesday, 5 December... »
4 December 1927 At three in the afternoon on 4 December, Baba discoursed about the different religions of the world: Who gave all these different religions? The Avatars! Why have they done so? To establish principles for people and to bring people to the point where their faces are turned toward God. Muhammad and Buddha both gave different precepts, but each according to the circumstances and ment... »
3 December 1947 Sarosh also arrived on 3 December in a new Buick car for Baba. It had been purchased by Nariman, and was delivered to Pimpalgaon the following day. 3 December 1956 On the morning after the accident, 3 December 1956, although in tremendous pain, Baba said: The Hungarians suffered much in their recent struggle [against the Russians]. Many were lying wounded and helpless on the roads,... »
2 December 1931 While at Harmon, on 2 December 1931 Baba assigned each person different duties and chalked out a schedule to be followed at the retreat after his departure. Margaret Mayo had been impressed by Baba. For his work, she had agreed to permit the use of her house for a year, which was to be known as Meherashram. 2 December 1932 Baba reaches Venice, Italy on his 4th visit to the West. 2 ... »
1 December 1949 Baba started on foot for Sarnath with the men and women companions on Thursday, 1 December 1949 — and Age was able to add new material to its storehouse of treasure! The companions were not ready to taste the Wine of Love from their Beloved, and so he himself, playing the part of devotee, had forsaken everything material for their benefit. Though the gods were sharing in this divin... »
30 November 1925 By this time there were 500 people living at Meherabad, and a new kitchen was built in order to accommodate their meals. It was officially opened with an inauguration ceremony on 30 November, when Baba himself lit the hearths for the first time, followed by Zoroastrian prayers by Pesu. During the function, Sawlaram sang bhajans and gramophone records were played, while sweets and ... »
29 November 1925 The number of people coming for the Master’s darshan increased to such an extent that seating at the programs became a problem. In response, Baba selected a spot near the Post Office and gave instructions to erect a large hall, 96 feet long and 66 feet wide. Named after his Master, Sai Baba, it was called Sai Darbar (Sai’s Court). Baba laid the foundation for it on Sun... »
28 November 1934 Baba and the mandali arrived in Marseilles on Wednesday, 28 November and took the train directly to Paris. From there, they continued on to England and arrived at Victoria Terminus in London at seven in the evening the following day. 28 November 1940 They were successful (with a bid of Rs.900), and on 28 November, sent this telegram to Baba: “Pimpalgaon bungalow bought.̶... »