Bitter experiences of the past often open new vistas

The same day, Baba also dictated this reply to a friend of Nadine Tolstoy’s, Grand Duchess Marie, a Russian aristocrat:

Many bitter experiences of […]

Adversities provide an opportunity of acquiring forbearance and fortitude

Do not get disheartened or alarmed when adversity, calamity or misfortunes pour upon you. Thank God, for thereby He has given you the opportunity […]

“Submit yourself at all times to the will of God”

Malcolm with Baba

During Baba’s absence, Malcolm and Jean had passed through difficult times and endured financial hardships.

Jean asked Baba whether these […]

Worthlessness of personal problems

Before leaving for lunch, Baba mentioned that he would grant individual interviews to each man the next day, and added:

“I will do this […]

Deceivers are our friends

THAT DAY, Harish Chander Kochar came before Baba for darshan. Daily, he would sit outside in front of Baba’s bungalow and consequently his mental […]

Creative handling of suffering

It is a mistake to ignore human suffering as merely a part of the illusory universe. Not by ignoring human suffering, but by handling […]

Undergoing hardships for others wipes out our past karma

 

Baba inquired about Piloo’s sister, Shirin Damania. “She works very hard,” Piloo said. “Since our mother died years ago, and we were all […]

“Suffering is necessary when you are in this spiritual path.”

 

 

Baba frequently visited Gulmai at Khushru Quarters and went to a movie at Sarosh Cinema. On 4 July, Gulmai wept before Baba […]

Austere penance and privations for births on end brings one to Baba

During this period, Baba took the women for an excursion back to Marble Rocks. He explained to them:

Do you know, do you have […]

“Suffering while serving others brings a better understanding of life”

L-R Nadine Tolstoy, Norina Matchabelli, Mercedes D Acosta Meher Baba and William Hurlbut

To Nadine Tolstoy, on November 22nd, Baba wrote:

Trials […]