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October 3, 1991

by Eruch Jessawala

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 Eruch’s talk.

Note
: Only BOLDED titles have transcriptions.

1. Baba's Will, God's Cognizance, and the Prayer of Repentance

2. Baba's Miracle

3. Dr. Donkin and the Masts

4. Know Romanian?

5. Larry Comes to Baba

6. The Backetts and Donkin

7. Dr. Donkin in the New Life

8. Dr. Ghani in the New Life

9. New Life Camel

10. The Path to God: Great difficulties, Hardships, Prayer, and True Love

11. Nothing but Zero

12. Suffering: Karmic burden, Grace or Meher Baba's Manhandling?

13. Pilgrim's Calamities and Baba's Real Miracle

14. Remain Resigned

  • 2:40
    Eruch discusses the concept of God’s will and the Prayer of Repentance, suggesting that while everything happens according to God’s will, individuals are expected to acknowledge their faults and repent. He also shares a story about Padri, who was excited about Baba’s threats, highlighting the awareness that Baba is cognizant of him.
  • 20:58
    Eruch Jessawala
  • 18:54
    Dr. Donkin, a reserved and dedicated follower of Baba, worked behind the scenes during the 1969 Darshan Program, ensuring hygiene and cleanliness at the Turf Club and Poona Club. Despite his quiet demeanor, he played a crucial role in supporting the pilgrims and even assisted the last group of Westerners departing by train. Donkin’s dedication extended to documenting Baba’s interactions with masts, resulting in a unique book, The Wayfarers, that proved challenging to categorize in libraries. During mast tours, Meher Baba instructed his companions not to take photographs or keep records. Some masts recognized Baba’s divine status and spontaneously glorified Him, which Baba found disruptive to His work. He explained that He approached masts to serve them with love, and their recognition spoiled His work.
  • 4:05
    A discussion arose about how to prove Meher Baba’s divinity to skeptics. A farmer argued that Meher Baba’s ability to understand and respond to people in various languages and dialects was proof of his divinity. Later, at a stopover in Rome, Meher Baba, despite not knowing Romanian, understood a Romanian man’s unspoken question.
  • 9:36
    Larry, a former Charismatic Catholic priest, came to Meherazad with a friend. Initially skeptical of Meher Baba, he experienced a profound spiritual awakening in Baba’s room, reconciling his love for Jesus with his newfound connection to Baba. This experience, triggered by a picture of Jesus saving Peter, led him to embrace Baba as Christ.
  • 13:46
    Eruch Jessawala, Mani S. Irani
  • 6:59
    Dr. Donkin, a member of Baba’s mandali, was known for his quiet nature and dedication to Baba. Despite some physical difficulties, Donkin endured the hardships of the New Life, a period of intense spiritual discipline. Baba, recognizing Donkin’s struggles, would often provide him with food and support, demonstrating His care and understanding.
  • 7:24
    During the New Life, Dr. Ghani, a companion of Baba, complained about the lack of meat in their diet. Baba, remembering their school days, allowed Ghani to eat at a hotel, but later felt it was unfair to show preference. To rectify this, Baba asked Ghani to beg for meat at the same hotel, which Ghani did, finding the experience uncomfortable.
  • 4:03
    During the New Life days, Baba requested a camel and a camel cart for a procession. While the cart was being repaired, children climbed inside and accidentally startled the camel, causing it to run amok with them still inside. A passerby stopped the camel by hitting it behind the ear, a technique the group later learned.
  • 15:11
  • 25:11
    Eruch Jessawala
  • 22:03
  • 13:05
  • 12:47
    Eruch Jessawala