The New Life: The song of the New Life

By late October 1949, Dr. Ghani had composed the New Life Song in Hindi, and after some corrections by Baba, Baba asked him to […]

The New Life: Belgaum – The Training period of physical labor

Carrying a basket of onions and tomatoes on his head on Sunday, October 23, Baba walked from the women’s residence to the men’s hut. […]

The New Life: Caring for the voice of the heart and be deaf to the promptings of the mind

It is not merely a question of hardships and difficulties like those encountered in mast trips. The most difficult thing now is the need […]

The New Life: The need to control emotions and feelings

“The most important point to remember in all circumstances is to remain cheerful and happy. Spells of despondency, annoyance and disgust will assail you, […]

The New Life: Mistakes – small vs. big

At Sirur, pointing out the difference between small and large mistakes, Baba explained:

“Small mistakes relate to a breach of individual duties and personal […]

The New Life: Baba is a friend in New Life but implicit obedience is essential

“Training” was to begin, as Baba had previously mentioned. “To make a success of the training period,” Baba stated, “implicit obedience is absolutely essential […]

The New Life: All are equal and everything must be open

At Supa, Baba said:

“From now on, everything must be clear, open and truthful. Nothing should be kept secret and hidden. All are equal, […]

The New Life: Conditions for others

[Baba outlines conditions for living for those not going with him during this New Life period]

As outlined, those women not going with Baba […]

The New Life – Companions preparedness for joining the New Life

“Old Life – Perfect Divinity, Divine Man.” “New Life – Perfect Humility, Ordinary Man,” (LM*, p2943)

While calling for the meeting, Baba repeatedly […]

A brief account of the Manonash work at Hyderabad during New Life period

Group photo – Baba with participants of ‘The Hyderabad Meeting’ (June, 1951)

Manonash work is the culmination of New Life. Manonash (or […]