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August 7, 1988

by Bhau Kalchuri

Mandali Hall
Meherazad, 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 Bhau’s talk.

Note
: Only BOLDED titles have transcriptions.

1. His Life with Meher Baba

2. His Life with Meher Baba

  • 45:30
    Bhau Kalchuri shares a ghazal he wrote, humorously suggesting changes to Meher Baba’s divine plan. He then discusses the nature of the world, likening it to a dream where people experience happiness and suffering, but ultimately, it is all temporary. Bhau emphasizes the importance of knowing one’s true self and following the will of God, rather than being consumed by worldly desires and suffering. Baba explains the concept of divine will and free will using a metaphor of a young man lifting his legs. He then uses a scientific analogy to explain how the infinite God can be embodied in a human form, comparing it to how tiny eyes can perceive a vast world. Baba further explains that the subtle world, beyond the gross world, is within everyone and is indivisible, challenging the concept of space. The text explores the concept of God, consciousness, and the nature of creation. It suggests that everything, including nothingness, is contained within God, and that the experience of nothingness leads to the realization of infinite consciousness. The text also discusses the role of the Avatar, the Ancient One, who is responsible for the creation and evolution of the world, and who incarnates repeatedly to guide humanity.
  • 42:08
    Bhau Kalchuri recounts a story about Meher Baba’s seemingly cruel treatment of Pendu, explaining that Baba’s actions were driven by compassion to help Pendu overcome his false self and experience his true self. Bhau emphasizes the importance of understanding that the world is an illusion and that true happiness lies within oneself. He further explains that the purpose of life is to know one’s real self, and that this realization leads to a state of indivisible imagination and infinite creativity. A seeker of God realization visits a Perfect Master, expecting a structured spiritual environment. Instead, he finds the Master and his followers engaged in mundane tasks, leading to his disappointment and suspicion. The Master, however, instructs him to bring five kilos of vegetables for a stone, challenging his preconceived notions. A man is tasked by his Master to sell a stone, initially believing the people he encounters are mad for offering high prices. The Master, however, understands the stone’s true value and guides the man to a jeweler who pays a substantial amount. This story illustrates how the Master, like a doctor, understands each individual’s unique needs and provides the appropriate treatment, even if it seems unconventional. The soul and God are infinite and indivisible, making all beings one. The perceived divisions among people are due to false beliefs, and true unity is achieved by recognizing our shared divine nature.