July 28, 1990
by Eruch Jessawala
Mandali Hall
Meherazad
India
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1. Conversation With Eruch
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Eruch recounts a story about Baba emphasizing the importance of using one’s physical faculties for His cause. He also shares a humorous anecdote about Baba’s playful teaching style, illustrating the idea that one cannot have both worldly pleasures and spiritual connection simultaneously.
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Baba advises against dwelling on weaknesses or guilt, as it belittles His compassion. Instead, one should acknowledge one’s shortcomings, seek His help, and strive to overcome them, recognizing that habits can be difficult to break.
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Kaikobad, a Zoroastrian high priest and Baba’s mandali member, frequently shared his visions and experiences with Baba. Baba advised him to disregard these experiences, emphasizing the importance of remembering Baba and acknowledging that all experiences, even those on higher planes of consciousness, are illusions.
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Eruch Jessawala
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In 1968, Meher Baba planned a large darshan program for the summer of 1969, despite his frail health. Eruch, tasked with organizing the event, felt Baba’s passing was imminent and questioned the feasibility of the program. After Baba’s death on January 31, 1969, attendees who had already made travel arrangements inquired about the program’s status. In 1968, Meher Baba planned a large darshan program for the summer of 1969, despite his frail health. After Baba’s passing, a man shared his journey of following Baba’s circulars, which promised the breaking of Baba’s silence. The man realized that Baba’s silence was broken in the hearts of His followers, leading to a deeper understanding and connection.
