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September 17, 1976

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.
B.) On the right side of this webpage (below for mobile), select and play the talk with the same title.
C.) Read along as you listen to Adi’s talk.

Note
: Only BOLDED titles have transcriptions.

1. Choose God or Meher Baba

2. Spiritual Awakening Takes Time

  • 7:41
    Adi challenges the audience to consider their preference between God and Meher Baba, insisting on a sincere response without rationalizations. He discusses the distinctions between them, stating that while God represents the ultimate reality, Meher Baba acts as a personal conduit to access this divine essence. Adi explains that Meher Baba encompasses both personal and impersonal traits of God, facilitating individuals' connection to the divine. He concludes by affirming that choosing either does not result in loss, highlighting the importance of understanding their relationship for spiritual fulfillment.
  • 21:06
    Adi uses the analogy of wheat and cake to explain the relationship between God and the Avatar, indicating that God transforms into the Avatar to care for creation. While God is independent and absolute, the world is an eternal illusion reliant on God. The Avatar acts as a bridge between God and humanity, guiding the process of evolution and involution. Adi underscores that true awakening arises from understanding this relationship and recognizing evolution as an illusion while involution is real. He emphasizes the significance of preparation and effort in achieving God realization, cautioning against impatience given the context of many past lives. Ultimately, he highlights the necessity of sincere effort to align with Meher Baba's teachings, which represent both the personal and impersonal aspects of divinity, facilitating humanity's connection with God.