Eruch Jessawala

Eruch Jessawala

Eruch explains that heaven and hell are states of consciousness, not physical places. He shares a story about a saint who, despite his silence, attracts a large following. When confronted by a monarch seeking the definition of heaven and hell, the saint demonstrates that the difference lies within one’s own state of mind.

During Baba’s tours, people would write down their questions and give them to Pukar, who would collect them in his pocket. However, Pukar never had any slips to give to Baba because people would retrieve them after their questions were answered. This humorous anecdote highlights Baba’s ability to answer questions before they were even asked.

Suicide and euthanasia are not recommended, as they prolong suffering by preventing the soul from experiencing and expending its impressions. Even in the case of animals, ending their life prematurely hinders their spiritual progress. Comforting the suffering creature is a better approach, as it allows them to fulfill their destined experiences.

Don Decker, a college student and follower of Meher Baba, was teased by his friends about his plan to attend Baba’s darshan after Baba’s passing. He jokingly said he would go to see the “pot He pissed in.” During the 1969 darshan, while lost in thought in Baba’s room, a dog urinated on him, fulfilling his earlier statement. He later shared the story with his friends, lightening the mood and bringing humor to the gathering.

Eruch recounts a story about Buddha and a man named Sage. Buddha, once a prince, tells Sage about a touchstone he found that turns base metal into gold. Sage finds the stone, but realizing Buddha’s greater wealth, he discards it and becomes Buddha’s follower, seeking the true treasure within.

A VVIP, expecting a private interview with Meher Baba, arrived at the appointed time to find a crowd. Baba reassured him that only they existed in that moment, encouraging him to speak freely.