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Meher Today – 2nd February

Meher Today – 2nd February

2 February 1923 On 2 February 1923 was the 38th day of Baba’s one-meal-a-day fast. On this day, Gustadji did not keep Baba’s food in the exact place where he had been instructed. Baba became extremely vexed and threw the food away! “I won’t eat tonight because of Gustadji’s carelessness,” he declared. In the evening Baba also refused his usual bath. Later, durin... »

Meher Today – 1st February

Meher Today – 1st February

February 1923 The Mastery in Servitude motto is created by Baba as the motto of Manzil-e-Meem. 1 February 1918 Merwanji remarks at the birth of Dinshaw, son of His friend Khodu (Sailor) and Naja, “My first disciple has been born.” 1 February 1969 Beloved Baba’s body is interred at Meherabad in the tomb he had ordered to be built long before, now known as Baba’s Samadhi or tomb-shrine. ... »

Meher Today – 31st January

Meher Today – 31st January

31 January 1930 Baba goes to Meherabad where he discloses, “In the future Meherabad will be like Jerusalem. For my spiritual work, it is the best possible place. It will always be the center of My work.” 31 January 1939 Baba visits the Taj Mahal by moonlight. 31 January 1952 The New Life phase of Baba’s work ends. Still, Baba says the New Life will live on eternally, even if ther... »

Meher Today – 30th January

Meher Today – 30th January

30 January 1948 On Friday, 30 January 1948, a mad person who was walking on the road in Ahmednagar was brought to Pimpalgaon. The person who brought him thought he was a mast, but Baba indicated that he was simply mad. He was full of lice and Baba shaved his head, gave him a bath and clothed him in new clothes. After feeding him, Baba sent him back to Ahmednagar the same day.  On the morning of 30... »

Meher Today – 29th January

Meher Today – 29th January

29 January 1923 Sometimes Ghani would deliberately quote Persian or Urdu couplets from ghazals, in the hope that Baba would offer some comment or explanation. On the night of 29 January, finding the Master in a communicative mood, Ghani recited this couplet: Love originates in the heart of the Beloved. Unless the lamp burns, how can the moth become mad after it? 29 January 1924 On 29 January, thos... »

Meher Today – 28th January

Meher Today – 28th January

28 January 1926 On Thursday, 28 January 1926, Hazrat Babajan’s birthday was celebrated. Plans were already being made to celebrate Baba’s birthday in a few weeks. 28 January 1953 Baba washes the feet and bows down to 56 of his followers. He explains that he is bowing down to the 56 God-realized ones through his followers. 28 January 1953 On Wednesday evening, 28 January 1953, Baba and ... »

Meher Today – 27th January

Meher Today – 27th January

27 January 1922 Sadashiv met Baba at the Poona station on Friday, 27 January 1922 and took him directly to the hut. Baba was pleased. He smiled, patted Sadashiv on the back, and said, “Shabash [Well done]!” The owner of the property turned out to be one of his school friends and he refused to accept any money in rent when he discovered who was to use the land. 27 January 1932 Baba stil... »

Meher Today – 26th January

Meher Today – 26th January

26 January 1931 On Monday, 26 January Sarosh hired a small, private airplane and brought it to Deolali. Baba, his brother Beheram, and six others took a ride in it. This was the first time Meher Baba rode in an airplane. 26 January 1969 Mani’s Family Letter of 26 January 1969, was read out to Baba before it was mailed throughout the world. Considering his health, Eruch pointed out, “Ba... »

Meher Today – 25th January

Meher Today – 25th January

25 January 1927 On the morning of Tuesday, 25 January 1927, while discussing plans about the new school, the news of Indian troops being sent to China by the British government was mentioned. Baba disapproved of the action and predicted. when someone pointed out the possibility of the Meherabad property being appropriated by the British in the event of war, Baba replied in a good mood, “Don&... »

Meher Today – 24th January

Meher Today – 24th January

24 January 1946 On 24 January, Baba informed the mandali: “Today is the twentieth day of my seclusion. I have been greatly inconvenienced in my work owing to the continual passing traffic on the road and the noise created by it. Therefore, I have decided that the remaining 20 days of my seclusion should be spent at Pimpalgaon, which is a natural noise-proof abode. From tomorrow, until I shif... »