24 August 1925 Mastan is the first mast (God-intoxicated soul) who is given shelter by Baba at Meherabad. Baba says he is on the first plane of consciousness. 24 August 1932 On Wednesday, 24 August 1932, Baba rode a donkey to the pyramids and Sphinx in Gizeh, and also visited the local zoo. In Cairo, Baba revealed to Kaka and Chanji, “The Coptic Church contains a cave where Mary and Joseph s... »
23 August 1932 Baba lands in Alexandria, Egypt. 23 August 1934 Adi Sr.’s mood had been gloomy since Baba’s return, and he too had thoughts of “complete abandonment of Baba’s company and association.” Baba seemed to deliberately taunt him to get him to stop brooding and speak his mind. On 23 August 1934, Baba asked him, “Why don’t you look happy these days?... »
22 August 1925 On 22 August, in Tajuddin’s honor, Baba asked everyone to fast for 24 hours. They were to bathe first and then gather together in the school. When all had assembled at noon, Baba, finding those who chewed tobacco a bit out of sorts, gave them a little to enjoy, and to those who smoked, he gave beedies or cheroots (hand-rolled Indian cigarettes). But he instructed, as part of t... »
21 August 1937 On Saturday, 21 August 1937, William Henry Warner, a well-known American novelist, came to see Baba. He said, “It is an honor and privilege to meet you.” Baba indicated that he, too, was happy to see him. Warner asked Baba, “For a long time, I have been trying to find out the actual definition of love. Can you tell me what it is?” Baba responded, “Love ... »
20 August 1922 Baba was also the guest of honor at the wedding of Munshiji’s adopted son Usman on Sunday, 20 August 1922 and stayed at Munshiji’s that whole night listening to a qawaali singer. 20 August 1944 In Srinagar, Baba began searching for masts. On the 20th, a mast named Subhan Mattu was brought to him. When the mast saw Baba, he was overcome with ecstasy and began rolling on t... »
19 August 1932 Baba visits Lido Beach, Italy. 19 August 1938 Friday, 19 August 1938 was actually Lord Krishna’s birthday and Baba narrated the story of Krishna and the Pandavas to the Westerners. He ended with these remarks: “The fun of it all is that you who stay with me, who are with me all day, feel I am one of you, so the importance of reverence is naturally nullified, and in its p... »
18 August 1932 Baba reaches Venice, Italy and stays in the Hotel International. 18 August 1949 On Thursday, 18 August 1949 was the first full day of meetings in lower Meherabad. For the three days prior to this, Baba had been with the men at lower Meherabad from 7:30 to 11:00 A.M., and with the women up the hill from 11:00 to 7:00 P.M. (Mehera, Mani, Goher and Meheru had accompanied Baba to Mehera... »
17 August 1925 On Monday, 17 August 1925, one of Meher Baba’s five Masters, Tajuddin Baba, dropped his physical form in Nagpur. A great crowd of over 30,000 people marched through the city in the funeral procession. It was a few days before the Meherabad community were able to confirm the Master’s passing through the newspapers. 17 August 1949 Baba decides to take four of his women man... »
16 August 1923 On 16 August 1923, after staying in Bombay for over a month, Baba went to Lonavla by train accompanied by Behramji, Barsoap, Gustadji, Adi and Rustom. Ramjoo and Ghani, whose families lived in Lonavla, arranged for their stay in Mr. Madni’s bungalow, and Abdul Tayab loaned his car for Baba’s use. The seven days in Lonavla were relaxing and joyful. The Master gave discour... »
15 August 1936 On 15 August 1936, Meher Baba executed a trust deed in Nasik creating the Meher Mandali Maintenance Trust. A board of trustees was appointed to see to the management of the Nasik, Rahuri and Meherabad ashrams, and to ensure maintenance of individuals and families dependent upon Meher Baba. The idea in creating a trust was initially to free Baba from overseeing the details of the ash... »