Meher Today

Meher Today – 3rd December

Meher Today – 3rd December

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,... »

Meher Today – 2nd December

Meher Today – 2nd December

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 ... »

Meher Today – 1st December

Meher Today – 1st December

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... »

Meher Today – 30th November

Meher Today – 30th November

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 ... »

Meher Today – 29th November

Meher Today – 29th November

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... »

Meher Today – 28th November

Meher Today – 28th November

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.̶... »

Meher Today – 27th November

Meher Today – 27th November

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. ... »

Meher Today – 26th November

Meher Today – 26th November

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... »

Meher Today – 25th November

Meher Today – 25th November

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... »

Meher Today – 24th November

Meher Today – 24th November

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;... »