Source: AvatarMeher.org, AMB Hyderabad Center Darwin Shaw had written that he was hoping to establish a retreat for Meher Baba in America. Baba wrote back: Whether that retreat on earth is established or not, I do really appreciate the spirit of love and brotherhood that has been awakened and consider it as a spiritual retreat already established within, which is much more substantial and real tha... »
Source: AvatarMeher.org, AMB Hyderabad Center Adults rarely attain lasting enthusiasm or longing. When I give a fascinating discourse or logical explanation about divine grandeur or spiritual bliss, even adults certainly become fired up with a longing to search for Truth and to fathom the secrets of the universe. But unhappily, their ardor and enthusiasm do not last long. The impulse of the moment... »
Source: AvatarMeher.org, AMB Hyderabad Center In the evening of November 26th, Baba gave the following discourse to the mandali: Childhood is the ideal period of life in which to take an interest in spirituality. The impressions received at a young age become deeply ingrained. Divine beauty, grandeur and bliss should always be impressed upon children, so much so as to fire their imaginations to th... »
Source: AvatarMeher.org, AMB Hyderabad Center That brings me to another instance, a beautiful story I recollect” It happened in Europe, during Baba’s first visit there. Baba was seated in a small room, and those who had come to see him for the first time, attracted to him by those who had already met him, would be with him for a few minutes in that room. In the small crowd one day, of those who ha... »
Source: AvatarMeher.org, AMB Hyderabad Center It is normal to have bad thoughts; so long as you do not interpret them into actions, you thereby get an opportunity to exercise control. If no thoughts assail you, then what is the difference between you and a stone which has no thoughts at all? Cease the mental tension. Train your mind to pass over thoughts. Do not give countenance to them until such... »
Source: AvatarMeher.org, AMB Hyderabad Center The next morning, Baba gathered the mandali at about eight o’clock. He questioned Chhagan about his sour disposition, which had been gloomy since the previous day. Baba then stated: … Be a man! Don’t stick to petty things. Don’t get upset over trivialities. Even supposing you do have an excuse or a cause for provocation, and your mood is upset in the e... »
Source: AvatarMeher.org, AMB Hyderabad Center On Tuesday, 1 May 1928, Baba concluded a discourse with the boys on Union with God, by stating, “In the end, the lover, the Beloved, and love all become one.” He then quoted a Persian couplet: “The inmost core of my heart is so filled with the thought of my Beloved that my own name and existence are lost in thinking of Him.” Baba urged the boys, “So cr... »
Source: AvatarMeher.org, AMB Hyderabad Center During this period, Naval Talati, Dina’s husband, was anxious about certain family matters. One day, Baba took him aside and advised him: “Continue conscientiously discharging your duties in the world but do not care or worry about the results. The Infinite is within you and you are part of the Infinite! “I am in Kalemama and also in Masaji. Masaji is ... »
Source: AvatarMeher.org, AMB Hyderabad Center Miss Carena Shields met Baba the same day. She was an intelligent, bold young archaeologist who had spent time with native tribes in southern Mexico who practiced mystical, occult traditions. Like Hurlbut, she too felt conflicted. Baba reiterated: “In the West too are sincere souls who seek the Truth. There is an awakening even in the West toward a lif... »
Source: AvatarMeher.org, AMB Hyderabad Center That afternoon, Bhagirath and his wife Kokila visited Baba when he was with the mandali in the Ice Factory Bungalow. As mentioned they were living in the same building, and Baba remarked to Kokila, “I am everywhere!” “But how can we know it?” she asked. Handing her a fresh rose, Baba stated, “Can you see its fragrance?” Kokila replied she could not see... »