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... »
17 November 1929 On Sunday, 17 November, Baba went with Gulmai, Rustom, Vishnu, Padri, Chhagan, Dastur, Adi Sr. and Jalbhai to Tapovan, a forested area near the outskirts of Nasik where people have meditated and performed penances and fasts for centuries. There Baba stated, “Due to my spiritual work, I wish to be free from all responsibilities for some time, especially from financial matter... »
16 November 1926 On Tuesday, 16 November 1926, Baba came down the hill around eleven o’clock. It was Ekadashi, a Hindu day of fasting, so Baba asked who among the Hindu mandali was intending to fast. Since only Kaka Shahane was willing, Baba decided that he himself would fast for all. Baba had not eaten any food since the previous afternoon. 16 November 1944 Baba visits the Buddhist Society ... »
15 November 1933 Baba goes to visit Gulmai’s daughter Dolly Irani in Ahmednagar, who is feeling very depressed. 15 November 1952 Full Free Life phase of Baba’s work ends and Fiery Free Life phase begins in which “freedom and bindings, strength and weakness are all consumed, by the Grace of God, in the fire of Divine Love and merged into Divine Life.” Source: Sheriarbooks.org »
14 November 1923 On Wednesday, 14 November, they reached Hyderabad. The weather was exceptionally hot here, and dust storms were swirling through the streets. Baba led Behramji, Gustadji and Slamson through the town in search of somewhere to stay; but failing to find a suitable accommodation, he decided to continue to Karachi. 14 November 1941 On Friday, 14 November 1941, accompanied by Baidul, Kr... »