Baba describes the intense longing to love Him more as a “blissful agony,” a state of both agony and bliss.

Guruprasad, formerly located in Pune, no longer exists, but a Memorial Hall remains. A photograph of Baba on the dais at Guruprasad is requested, and it is suggested that Peter show a film of the East-West Gathering on Friday to provide a visual reference. The dais was created due to the large crowds, requiring an awning and additional seating.

To love God, one must first love their fellow beings, putting others’ needs before their own and feeling their joys and sorrows. This love should be selfless and unconditional, extending even to those who may hurt us. By doing so, we align ourselves with God’s love and purpose, ultimately finding Him within ourselves.

Longing for Meher Baba, the Ancient One, is emphasized as more important than physical presence. His past is worshipped and remembered, His present neglected and forgotten, and His future longed for.

Eugene, heartbroken after his girlfriend left him, found himself working at an ice cream parlor owned by a Baba lover. On Baba’s birthday, Eugene, feeling lost and desperate, discovered a book by Meher Baba in the parlor. This chance encounter led him to find solace and purpose, ultimately bringing him to Baba.

Father Jerry Conroy, a Roman Catholic priest, visited Meherazad after learning about Meher Baba and feeling a connection between Baba and Jesus. Initially conflicted about Baba’s rejection of rituals, he found clarity after speaking with Kitty Davy, who explained the deeper meaning behind Baba’s actions. Inspired, Jerry left the priesthood and became a Baba lover, continuing his work with the poor.

A family in Delhi, the Sharmas, lost their son, Gypsy, who was named for his love of the outdoors. On his deathbed, Gypsy repeatedly called out for Meher Baba, a name unfamiliar to his parents. After his passing, the father, a criminal investigator, sought information about Meher Baba, eventually discovering a book about Him and learning of His location in Ahmednagar. The father, guided by a dream of his deceased son Gypsy, travels with his wife to Ahmednagar, where they discover the place of pilgrimage is Meher Baba’s shrine. The wife, initially skeptical, is convinced when they find the same statue Gypsy described. The family, now believers, has opened a center for Baba pilgrims in Delhi, called the Gypsy Memorial Trust.

Rosemary, a devout Christian, was conflicted about Meher Baba’s claim to be the same Ancient One as Jesus Christ. To test Him, she challenged Him to make a picture fall at the count of ten. When the picture fell, she accepted Him as the Ancient One and sought the strength to love Him.

Eruch discusses the book “Memoirs of a Zetetic” by Hazra, a former professor and colleague of Rajneesh. The book recounts Hazra’s experiences with Meher Baba, highlighting his initial skepticism and subsequent acceptance after witnessing Baba’s miraculous powers. The conversation emphasizes the importance of testing one’s beliefs and ultimately developing conviction.