Act on principles than rituals

“Even as the mind cannot be freed of bindings by mere physical renunciation, so the heart […]

No rigid set of rules

“There can be nothing like a rigid set of rules to outline the means by which […]

Make a New year resolution to “Forgive and forget”

On Sunday morning, 1 January 1939, Jal Kerawalla made a joke at Pappa’s expense and Pappa became very upset. He drove straight […]

“Automatic remembrance of God in a natural way is what is worthwhile”

General Bhandari of Poona was being transferred to Delhi. Having the urge to pay respects to Baba on his way to Delhi, without prior […]

Love God honestly

In the afternoon at the dak bungalow, Muluktla Ramalingam Sastri (whom Baba nicknamed Baba Sastri) sang some of Kabir and Mira’s songs […]

The real prayer

One day, when Baba asked someone to pray, the devotee began: “O God, grant me health, give me long life so that I […]

Did Christ suffer physically on the cross?

Since the Westerners were from a Christian background, there would often be questions about Jesus Christ. Since Baba had already explained that Jesus did […]

You would never feel like complaining again about anything

“Baba, there are so many things I wish to do for you,” Ivy declared, “but these broken feet won’t let me!”

Baba said, “Can’t […]

Grace: “Be prepared to receive this overflow of grace”

(Concluding part)

The greatest difficulty lies in the easiest matter. It is most difficult for you to become (knowingly) God because it is easiest […]

Grace: The right moment

Through my grace, a sudden crack in the roof can let the sunlight in on you immediately, but one in a million […]