Charlie had a dream where Baba took him to India, flying past his life and over Bombay. Baba showed him crystals and geodes inside His cabin on Seclusion Hill before he woke up.

A man recounts his journey to discovering Meher Baba, starting with a chance encounter with a poster and a book. He describes his growing fascination with Baba, culminating in a visit to the Baba Center where he experiences a series of events involving falling acorns, which he interprets as a sign from Baba to focus on his spiritual path.

Baba emphasized the significance of dreams, both His physical presence and dreams of Him during sleep. He likened His presence to a significant event in creation, awakening His followers.

A devotee, living in married student housing at UCLA, found a babysitter for their daughter. The babysitter, Mrs. Mathura Daud, revealed she had met Meher Baba as a child when He stayed at her uncle’s house. This unexpected connection to Baba deeply touched the devotee, highlighting His compassion and unexpected blessings.

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An Australian artist named Bill Weaving visited Meherabad, hoping to see Meher Baba despite Baba’s strict seclusion. Padri wrote to Eruch about Bill’s longing and his sketches of Baba, prompting Baba to instruct Eruch to tell Bill that his love had reached Him and to send his sketchbook, which Baba kept and later returned.

A pilgrim recounts their first spiritual connection with Meher Baba, which occurred during a sahavas in Neskowin, Oregon. The pilgrim, an engineer, was deeply moved by Lynn’s pictures of Baba, experiencing a profound wave of love and tears throughout the weekend.

A pilgrim shared a story about a fellow pilgrim who vomited blood before meeting Baba, feeling a connection between the incident and the current trip. Eruch recounted a personal experience with a dhuni, emphasizing the importance of letting go of attachments rather than seeking attention.

Kathleen recounts her reluctance to travel to India, a feeling she had for a long time. Despite her reservations, Baba instructed her to go, and she and her daughter saved money for the trip. After facing several challenges, including financial setbacks and visa issues, they were able to secure their tickets and visas just days before their departure.

During Amartithi, Eruch’s crippled cousin and her sister stayed at Bindra house, observing silence at 12 o’clock. The sister saw Baba enter, place His hand on the crippled cousin’s shoulder, and leave just before the silence ended. The crippled cousin felt blissful, sensing Baba’s presence despite not seeing Him.

Tom recounts a story about getting caught in the rain while camping and later experiencing a leak in his kitchen ceiling. He humorously attributes these events to Baba’s grace, noting that Baba can make it rain both outside and inside.

A discussion about a song titled “Love me, Meher Baba” ensues, with Eruch expressing his preference for the original title. Cathy shares a story about singing on a plane during a sandstorm, while Gary updates the group on Rick and Cheryl’s search for a new house due to Cheryl’s knee issues. The conversation also touches on the “Box,” a significant home that needs to be relocated.

A Catholic nun visiting Meherazad expressed her love for the universal prayer, finding it inclusive for her diverse community. This story highlights the prayer’s universal appeal and its potential to resonate with people of different faiths. The conversation also touched upon other anecdotes, including a miraculous escape from a fire and a memorable dream about Baba.

Mehera shared a story about writing “Jai Meher Baba” in her yearbook, which was printed in all 1500 copies. Eruch discussed how some scientists have included Baba’s picture and teachings in their textbooks, which are used in colleges and schools. Mehera also gave talks at her school about Baba, sharing pictures and information about Him.

Eruch recounts a story about Rick Chapman, who, after a brief meeting with Baba, extended his stay in Poona. Eruch, noticing Rick’s prolonged presence, asked Baba if he wanted to see Rick again, to which Baba replied, “Once is enough.”

Eruch shares a humorous anecdote about a person observing creation and pondering God’s design, particularly the placement of pumpkins and berries. He suggests that God finds amusement in the diverse ways humans perceive and remember Him.

A district judge named Sanjaana sought Meher Baba’s help for his son, who had a brain tumor. Despite being denied a visit, Sanjaana’s wife contacted Eruch’s cousin, Dhun, who was permitted to write to Baba. Baba instructed Dhun to tell Sanjaana that his son would be fine after surgery, and the son is now a doctor.

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Mail was delivered to the front gate at Meherazad, and only those living with Baba would see him. Before Adi’s office was established, mail was delivered to Akbar Press, which served as the post office for Baba and his companions at Meherabad.

Baba hides Himself from us to create a longing and remembrance for Him, as seeing Him constantly would lead to taking Him for granted. This longing is more important than seeing Him, as it drives us to seek Him and ultimately become one with Him. Baba desires our imperfections, not our perfection, as He is already perfect and wants us to offer our true selves to Him.

Eruch recounts a story about a woman who met Meher Baba in 1956 and was deeply impacted by His smile. He also shares how Baba emphasized the significance of a single glimpse, stating that “one glimpse is enough” for a lasting impression. Eruch further illustrates this point with the example of Rick Chapman, who, after meeting Baba once, was content to stay in Poona for an extended period.

Phyllis Ott, drawn by Meher Baba, visited Him during His seclusion. Lyn Ott, Phyllis’s husband, had been corresponding with Baba, requesting a glimpse of Him before losing his eyesight. During their meeting, Baba encouraged Lyn to paint His form, and Lyn, with the help of a flashlight, captured a painting of Baba, which he later sent to Him.

A pilgrim recounts a profound experience on the beach, where they saw Baba walking towards them. As Baba approached, the pilgrim wondered if Baba was using the physical form of a lover, and indeed, Baba appeared as Anna Craddock, who shared a similar experience of walking with Baba. The pilgrim was struck by the shared yet unique nature of their experiences.

Patty shares a story about her son Damon, who, at eleven, was robbed by two teenagers. While giving up his bike and watch, he silently called out to Baba, and the teenagers returned his belongings, feeling guilty. Despite being an atheist now, Damon still attends Sahavas gatherings.

A tourist, believing the Meher Spiritual Center to be a nudist colony, insisted on entering despite being told otherwise. After being allowed in, his young son observed the surroundings and corrected a guide about Baba’s usual standing spot on the bridge, revealing a deep connection to Baba.

A pilgrim recounts an encounter with two young French Canadian visitors who stumbled upon the Meher Center while looking for a sign made of shells that read “I am the ocean of love - Meher Baba.” The pilgrim, who was on night watch, allowed the visitors to see the sign and learn about the Center, inviting them to return the next day. The visitors were intrigued by the sign and the Center’s significance.

A man recounts how he met a hitchhiker in Chapel Hill who wore a picture of Baba. This encounter sparked his interest in spirituality, and years later, during a difficult time in his life, he reconnected with the hitchhiker and felt a strong connection to Baba, eventually leading him to the Center.

Tom and Jane, who had been planning to visit India for five years, finally arrived. Tom, who had been hesitant due to negative stories about India, felt compelled to visit after a conversation with David Cass. He wanted to put the experience behind him and felt ready to face any challenges, believing that Baba’s presence made the journey worthwhile.

In the early years, Meher Baba would send his disciples to find an “ideal boy,” a task that was often embarrassing and considered a punishment. Years later, Baba revealed that the search had ended, showing a picture of himself in his younger days, implying that he was the ideal boy all along.

Baba tasked his followers with finding a truly needy family who would not accept help, a challenging task as many families claimed divine provision. Despite the difficulty, Baba orchestrated situations that led them to such families, though he often requested these instances remain unrecorded.

A visitor to the Meher Spiritual Center in Myrtle Beach experienced a profound sense of love and peace while sitting in Meher Baba’s chair. He offered a gold ring on a table in the cabin, but later found it missing. Upon returning to the cabin, he discovered the ring in the same place, realizing that his offering was rejected because he had not given it with complete surrender and silence.

A story is shared about a former valedictorian who expelled Marshal from prep school for drinking, ended up at Meher Baba’s Center in Myrtle Beach. He who had graduated from Harvard Law became a drunk and was shocked to see Marshall, who had been the student body president that expelled him. Despite his past, the valedictorian stayed and found solace in Meher Baba’s presence.