Baba explained that each Avataric age has a weakness expressed by the Avatar. He shared examples of weaknesses from past Avatars like Zoroaster, Ram, Krishna, Buddha, Jesus, and Mohammad, humorously noting that His own weakness would be revealed in His next advent.

Wilfred Thesiger, a British explorer, crossed the Sahara Desert with Bedouins and was impressed by their virtues. Despite hardships, the Bedouins displayed cheerfulness, compassion, and resilience, leading Thesiger to admire their qualities and compare them favorably to his own upbringing.

Eruch recounts a story about his father, a devoted follower of Meher Baba, who fell ill. Baba visited him, fed him soup, and assured him he would recover. However, later that day, Baba received news that Eruch’s father had passed away. Eruch recounts a time when Meher Baba, aware of Eruch’s father’s death, asked to attend the funeral. Upon arriving, Baba engaged Eruch in a conversation about the nature of death, comparing the body to food that is digested and excreted, suggesting that the body is merely the “excreta of the soul.” Death is described as the soul’s release from the body, similar to the relief felt after passing a bowel movement. The presence of Baba during the passing of the speaker’s father is seen as a blessing.

The descent of Reality, precipitated by the five Perfect Masters, occurs once every 700 to 1400 years. This descent manifests as a human male form, born as an ordinary child, who grows and eventually fulfills a significant purpose

Meher Baba, during a stay in Kashmir, revealed to his companions that Jesus was buried in a valley there, contradicting the widely accepted belief that he was buried in Bethlehem or Jerusalem. This claim is supported by scholarly writings, including “Jesus Died in Kashmir,” which cite historical records and Buddhist texts. The book suggests that Jesus survived the crucifixion, was taken down from the cross, and later died in Kashmir, where his tomb shrine is located. The crucifixion of Jesus is recounted, including the empty tomb and his appearance to the apostles, particularly the doubting Thomas. The discussion then shifts to the belief that Jesus died in Kashmir, with references to a book titled “The Passover Plot” and a diary entry by King Suleiman. The conversation concludes with a brief mention of the Muslim tradition regarding Jesus and the existence of a town named after Mary. A recent Times of India article incorrectly reported Meher Baba’s death, prompting a correction. Despite the sensational stories surrounding him, Meher Baba was described as a simple, humorous man.

Eruch explains that Baba’s grace is ever-flowing, like a torrential river, but one must have a container to receive it. Suffering and constant remembrance of Baba deepen this container. Eruch illustrates this with the story of Bobby Gardino, who, after a long search for truth, encounters a master who tests his patience and compassion before granting him grace.

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Eruch recounts a story about the last hours of Mohammed, highlighting his playful nature. Mohammed, lying on his deathbed, asks for forgiveness from his companions. A Bedouin, holding a grudge from a past battle, requests to whip Mohammed’s back, but instead kisses a mole he had longed to touch since childhood.

The voice of conscience, or the “voice of the heart,” is an innate awareness of right and wrong present in all creatures. This awareness, symbolized by the Ten Commandments, acts as a guide for behavior and is a sign of forgiveness when one feels guilt.

Eruch describes the living arrangements at Meherazad, where men and women were segregated despite living as one family. He emphasizes the importance of obedience to Baba, illustrating it with an example of a task requiring immediate action without questioning.

Avatar means the descent of Reality into illusion, embodying Reality to awaken people from ignorance and darkness. The Avatar comes camouflaged to work within illusion and help people awaken from their dream-like state.

After defeating a wealthy king, the prophet distributed the spoils of war to the people of Mecca, who had recently converted to Islam. This angered his close followers, who felt they deserved the wealth after years of hardship. The prophet explained that the true treasure was the privilege of living with him.

Eruch recounts his experiences with doubts, even while living with Baba for 78 years. He shares an example of a man who lied about a crime, and Baba, knowing the truth, played along to teach a lesson. Years later, Baba confronted the man, prompting him to confess and learn from his mistake. The speaker recounts a personal experience with Baba, highlighting His omniscience and compassion. Despite witnessing Baba’s abilities firsthand, the speaker’s mind harbored doubt, questioning His all-knowingness. However, a later encounter with a Baba lover who received a birthday telegram from Baba, orchestrated by Baba Himself, dispelled the speaker’s doubts and reinforced Baba’s divine nature.

Pukar, a revolutionary during the British regime, heard about Meher Baba and vowed to kill Him, believing Baba was a negative influence. After seeing Baba from a distance at a gathering, Pukar remained determined to find and shoot Him. He learned Baba would be at Mahabaleshwar for one day and joined Baba’s followers there, intending to see Him up close. During a brief return to “Old Life,” Meher Baba held a gathering for His devotees, emphasizing the importance of implicit obedience in New Life. Despite instructions, a mandali member allowed three latecomers to enter, prompting Baba to demonstrate the desired level of obedience by requesting a slap, which was delivered forcefully. This act of obedience deeply impressed the revolutionary commander, who subsequently dedicated himself to spreading Baba’s name.

Eruch discusses the confusion surrounding the teachings of Buddha after his death, leading to the formation of different factions. He compares this to the formation of Sufism, where those who adhered to the core teachings of Mohammad were segregated from those who spread Islam more broadly.

A bookkeeper working late at a store was confronted by a robber with a gun. The bookkeeper, wearing a Baba locket, explained that Baba was his Master and that Baba does not die. The robber, intrigued, listened to the bookkeeper’s story about Baba and forgot his gun, prompting the bookkeeper to return it to him.

During the New Life, Baba instructed the group to beg and live a life of hardship. He later asked Eruch to request a spotless white horse, a camel cart, a camel, and two she-asses from Dr. Nath, an eye surgeon in Benares. In exchange, Dr. Nath was to accept the group’s old, dirty clothes, including Baba’s, as a condition.

Those who come into the orbit of Baba’s love are responsible for sharing His name with others, simply by bringing His name to the ears of those they are connected with. Baba’s responsibility is to bring His name from the ear to the heart.

During the final leg of their New Life journey, Baba and his companions sought shelter in a dilapidated mosque. Baba, initially disturbed by a bird’s fluttering wings, instructed Eruch to throw it out, but later changed his mind, emphasizing the importance of not expressing cruelty. To atone for his anger, Baba asked his companions to beat him with their shoes and spit on his face, reinforcing the lesson of implicit obedience.

Visiting the tombs of Perfect Masters is beneficial, but unnecessary for those who have a connection with Meher Baba. Baba humorously advised a family to eat before visiting Him, as a full stomach allows for better concentration and absorption of His teachings.

After the Buddha’s passing, confusion arose among his followers regarding his teachings, leading to a mix-up of information. This is similar to the situation with Sufism, where those who adhered to the core teachings of Mohammad were segregated and formed their own group, while others spread Islam.

Baba explained that each Avatar has a weakness during their time. He shared examples of weaknesses from past Avatars like Zoroaster, Ram, Krishna, Buddha, Jesus, and Mohammad, humorously noting that His own weakness would be revealed in His next advent.

Eruch recounts a story about the last hour of the Prophet Muhammad’s life. A Bedouin, harboring a grudge from the Battle of Badr, asked to whip Muhammad’s back. Instead of granting the request, Muhammad allowed the Bedouin to kiss a mole on his back, fulfilling the man’s childhood wish.

Eruch Jessawala

Eruch Jessawala

Eruch Jessawala

Eruch Jessawala

Eruch Jessawala

Eruch Jessawala