August 30, 1974
by Adi K. Irani
Meher Baba Centre
Ahmednagar, MS
India
TRANSCRIPTION INSTRUCTIONS
A.) Find the BOLDED title below to select and click to open the pdf transcript.
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C.) Read along as you listen to Adi’s talk.
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1. Contraceptives and Obedience
2. Categories of Baba’s Messages
3. How to Deal with Desires
4. Renunciation, Love, and Ego
5. Planes, Suffering, and Honesty
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Meher Baba’s stance on contraceptives is clear: abstinence is the preferred method of birth control. While Baba may have allowed some individuals to use contraceptives, this does not grant others the same liberty. Baba lovers are encouraged to obey His teachings and not compromise on His orders, as spirituality encompasses complexities beyond simple logic.
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Meher Baba's messages can be categorized into two types: those that describe his spiritual consciousness and those applicable to us. He emphasizes that while we are one with him, claiming to be him is a folly stemming from ego. In discussions about his teachings, it's crucial to focus on their applicability and not misuse them for personal desires. Meher Baba's statement, "Become the dust off my feet," highlights humility, contrasting with the ego's tendency to elevate oneself. Understanding his messages requires sincerity and honesty, guarding against the ego, which is the true source of our misinterpretations and desires.
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Adi discusses how human beings learn through hard experiences and renunciation, emphasizes loving God rather than fearing Him, and highlights how hypocrisy and the ego create spiritual errors.
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Adi K. Irani discusses the importance of renunciation and love in spiritual growth, emphasizing that fear of God should be replaced with love. He explains that Baba encourages fearlessness and love, and warns against hypocrisy, which is considered a grave error. Adi also elaborates on Baba’s teachings about the subtle planes, comparing the journey to reaching Bombay, where the allure of smaller distractions can hinder progress.
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Adi responds to questions about the subtle planes, Christ's crucifixion, and Meher Baba's suffering, while defining the nuances of absolute honesty, motivation, and spiritual union versus ego.
