25 July 1952 – A celebrated film producer, Gabriel Pascal comes to Ivy Duce’s apartment for Baba’s darshan. 25 July 1950 – Baba asks for God’s forgiveness and strength and offers his salutations to his New Life companions. 25 July 1938 – On 25 July, while working with the masts at Meherabad, Baba remarked, “I don’t feel like leaving here. I feel so happy to work with ... »
24 July 1964 – Don’s brother was seriously ill with cancer in London. He informed Baba of this on 24 July 1964 at Meherazad and Baba permitted him to travel to England if need be. 24 July 1930 – Thursday, 24 July 1930. The Countess, a lifelong seeker, had read articles about Baba in the Times of Indiaand the Occult Review. She had been in India for some months, visiting her sons ... »
23 July 1948 – Opening of the new hall at lower Meherabad. 23 July 1929 – Baba set out with the mandali and boys on a sightseeing trip through Old and New Delhi, then to the Qutub Minar (all the way to the top), the Red Fort and other places of interest. Baba pointed out a mast named Hafizji Nabeena, who he revealed was the spiritual chargeman of Delhi. Baba’s mail had been forw... »
22 July 1942 – Baba and the four men left Kathgodam on 22 July 1942 and went to Bareilly, where he again contacted the saint Bashir Mian and spent the night at a hotel. 22 July 1949 – On 22 July, Baba decided to fast the entire day, taking only tea in the morning without milk, and coffee in the evening. He washed Ali Shah’s feet and gave him tea with his own hands. Baba then gave... »
21 July 1947 – Baba starts an eleven-day fast. 21 July 1941 – At Meherabad, before entering into seclusion, Baba called a meeting of the mandali on 20 and 21 July 1941. Joining them were Ramjoo from Nasik; Ghani, Adi Sr., Eruch and Don from Bangalore (where Don had been posted); Jalbhai, Adi Jr., Beheram and Sadashiv Patil from Poona; along with Chanji and other close ones from Bombay,... »
20 July 1949 – On Wednesday, 20 July 1949, Baba began a three-day seclusion in a room upstairs at Thube’s bungalow. Baba stated he would not be coming downstairs for meals or to chat with the mandali. He explained that he was undergoing this seclusion “for the very many disappointing features of this trip, and the consequent failure to relax.” The mandali were allowed to se... »
19 July 1959 – Sunday, 19 July 1959, was a “family darshan” for the close Poona lovers — their final opportunity to see Baba, as he was to leave Poona shortly. Baba was with them the entire day. Many brought packed lunches with them. 19 July 1929 – On 19 July, a man named Dhotiwala had seen Baba taking a walk the previous day and came in the morning for darshan. He complain... »
18 July 1932 – Baba lands in Bombay (Mumbai) and immediately leaves again for his third visit to the West the same day. 18 July 1952 – Baba greets new people for three days at Ivy Duce’s apartment in Manhattan. Hundreds come to see him for the first time. 18 July 1939 – On 18 July 1939, Baba spoke to the men about renunciation, “Renunciation means giving up things that you ... »
17 July 1947 – Elizabeth wrote on 17 July 1947 to Darwin Shaw and John Bass, then in Myrtle Beach: Today Baba went over the maps, pictures and data about Myrtle Beach … Baba is definitely coming in the near future, so take care of Myrtle Beach properties as you would take care of Baba, and work hard to get rid of mosquitoes. 17 July 1966 – On 17 July, Meherwan and Roshan saw Baba... »
16 July 1956 – Baba leaves Bombay (Mumbai) for London for his twelfth visit to the West. 16 July 1931 – On 16 July, Baba had sent the following cable to Meredith Starr in Devonshire, England: “MAKE ALL PREPARATIONS FOR MY COMING. LOVE IS CALLING ME TO THE WEST.” 16 July 1925 -During the afternoon of Thursday, 16 July, Baba composed this short poem: The beggar without his hu... »