27 November 1940 Irene Billo’s father, who had met Baba several times, had died at the end of October. Discussing his death on 27 November, Baba informed her: “You should be happy. Your father was very lucky. He died like Vivekananda, without suffering. He is free. All relations of those who are with me, whether they know me or not, or even if they do not believe in me, get salvation. ... »
26 November 1928 On Monday, 26 November 1928, Baba left Toka in Rustom’s car with Gustadji and Chhota Baba. The remaining boys and their supervisors, along with the trunks and baggage, followed in a trolley, and all stayed at the Satha’s at Akbar Press in Ahmednagar. 26 November 1931 A social worker named Mrs. H. B. Steffanson came to see Baba on 26 November and asked, “What is t... »
25 November 1936 On the evening of 25 November 1936, Baba’s message to the Associated Press was broadcast on the radio in a daily news bulletin from Delhi. The mandali at Meherabad heard it being broadcast, and Baba, too, was likely listening. 25 November 1940 Baba came to the women’s quarters at 5:30 A.M. on Monday, 25 November. He directed them to sing “Hari Paramatma” at... »
24 November 1923 Reaching Bombay on 24 November 1923, Baba informed the mandali, “I will be in strict seclusion without letting any of you — except a select few — know where I am. You will not know where I will be, so it is better if you all go back to your homes during the period of my seclusion.” Soon after, according to Baba’s wish, Nervous, Padri and Slamson stayed in Bombay;... »
23 November 1892 Long-time secretary of Meher Baba’s, Feramroz Dadachanji (Chanji), is born. 23 November 1952 On Sunday, 23 November 1952, on their way to Meherastana near Mahewa, Keshav Nigam told Baba, “A Muslim friend of mine conducts an orphanage. He wishes, if it pleases you, for you to pay a visit to his institution.” Baba agreed on one condition: “After washing and laying ... »
22 November 1925 On Sunday, 22 November 1925, a great crowd gathered at Meherabad for the Master’s darshan. As mentioned, every Thursday and Sunday there was a mass darshan, and flower and tea stalls would be set up by the side of the road to cater to the crowds. 22 November 1928 On 22 November, Baba named the monthly the Meher Message, and also hinted at publishing journals in Urdu, Marathi... »
21 November 1932 Baba leaves India for his fourth visit to the West. 21 November 1942 On 21 November, Baba brought up a new idea. Instead of holding one gathering at Meherabad, he suggested that smaller congregations be held at seven different places simultaneously. Baba chose Bombay, Poona, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Allahabad, Lahore and Sholapur as central points for spreading his message. To make prep... »
20 November 1923 On 20 November Baba went with a few of the mandali to Cliffton Beach, then walked back to Halt Ho in the hot sun. It was observed that he was moving about in the extreme heat, perhaps in sympathy with those still seeking employment. 20 November 1949 Baba explains the subject of receiving bhiksha (alms) to his New Life companions. They are instructed to go barefoot, address the hom... »
19 November 1926 Baba came into the Makan at 6:00 A.M. on 19 November, and finding a few of the men still asleep, he had them doused with cold water! More meetings were held, along with the usual games of cricket and atya-patya. 19 November 1927 On Saturday, 19 November 1927, an emaciated sadhu arrived at lower Meherabad at 2:00 P.M. After walking around the Mess Quarters, he put down his sack of ... »
18 November 1928 In early November 1928, Baba again began complaining about the climate of Toka. Winter was approaching and the health of the boys and mandali was not good. Many were suffering with colds and fever. On Sunday, 18 November, in an unhappy mood, Baba stated, “Now it is better to shift the ashram back to Meherabad. Except for a few select boys, the rest will be sent back to their... »