Source: AvatarMeher.org, AMB Hyderabad Center here was an announcement in the papers of the death of Dastur Kaikobad, an eminent priest in the Zoroastrian community. Baba said that these ‘dasturs,’ ‘pundits,’ and ‘maulvis’ do nothing but preach, pray and pocket the money that blindly believing people poured out to them. But they alone are not to be blamed: people should have the courage to refuse ... »
Source: AvatarMeher.org, AMB Hyderabad Center [During 1937 Darshan Baba touched the feet of the people who came for His darshan. He said “I give and I receive. As Baba, I gave; as those wretched, I received.” Later Baba explained to the Western group about that day’s activity and what it signifies for His Universal work] The universal mind and infinite consciousness have infinite ways of working u... »
Source: AvatarMeher.org, AMB Hyderabad Center To Nadine Tolstoy, on November 22nd, Baba wrote: Trials and hardships are stepping stones to spirituality. They lead you on to your ultimate aim and desire — to realize the Truth — and now that you have surrendered yourself to me, they bring you closer to me, in love and devotion. Sufferings in selflessly serving others also bring a better understandin... »
Source: AvatarMeher.org, AMB Hyderabad Center Baba was in a splendid mood after working with Keshav [mast], and asked Ghani, “Which is more difficult — to give up one’s life or to lose one’s life?” Ghani replied, “To lose one’s life is harder.” Baba agreed and further explained: In pursuance of name and fame, and goaded by the applause of the expectant multitude, people have given their lives for ... »
Source: AvatarMeher.org, AMB Hyderabad Center … The next morning, Baba asked Jean in detail about the Harmon house, and she placed before him all the difficulties they had passed through planning his stay; but she was determined that the work be carried on, despite setbacks. “Don’t worry,” Baba reassured her. “Everything will be all right. I am pleased with you and will help you spiritually.” Jean... »
Source: AvatarMeher.org, AMB Hyderabad Center He [Baba] quoted one of his favorite couplets in Urdu, wherein the Master says to his devotee: “My glory is from here to there; it has no end. So, let me find out to what extent you are prepared to go [sacrifice] to see my glory, and how much of it you can see.” Baba explained the couplet: “Each one can perceive my glory according to his own capacity —... »
Source: AvatarMeher.org, AMB Hyderabad Center One of those meeting Baba for the first time that day was Shalig Ram Sharma, 33, of Hamirpur. After Pukar introduced him, Baba asked, “What do you most desire?” Shalig Ram answered sincerely, “To surrender to you, Baba.” Baba observed: He met me only today and wants to surrender himself. Why do you want to do that? If you get it you will become useless... »
Source: AvatarMeher.org, AMB Hyderabad Center Continuing, Baba explained: “Another point. As you all become more intimate with me, with opportunities to come closer to me, all that is good and all that is bad within you comes out in sparks, as it were. All the impressions of the past, the accumulation of past sanskaras of all illusory things, which include both good and bad, come out. My proximity... »
Source: AvatarMeher.org, AMB Hyderabad Center Meanwhile, two Nepalese boy-servants named Khushal and Kirpal had been brought to Satara from Dehra Dun for work. One morning when they failed to get up on time, Aloba treated them roughly. He had been overseeing the kitchen work for several months, and the boys were working under his direction. The incident was mentioned to Baba, who ordered him not t... »
Source: AvatarMeher.org, AMB Hyderabad Center The next day in the mandali’s cottage, Baba asked Ramjoo if he was a human being or an animal. Taken aback, Ramjoo answered, “A human being!” Baba then gave this discourse about the human form and its attributes: The human form is the last form in evolution and it is the highest. Although it is the last and highest form in creation, it is still full of... »