“Real Death is when one dies to self, and Real Birth is, when dying to self, one is born in God, to live forever His eternal life consciously.”
You are invited to the Amartithi celebration of Meher Baba’s Advent. The Open House is on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Lunch will be served followed by an informal program of music and readings.
The event is free and open to all.
This year marks the 54th anniversary of the date in 1969 — January 31st — when Meher Baba, the deathless One, dropped His body and left the physical form. The celebration is called Amartithi.
Amartithi is a Hindi and Marathi word. Literally, amar is deathless; tithi is day. Also, Amartithi is the eternal date or a date with the Eternal One.
For your convenience, there is an RSVP form below.
FREE RSVP for the Amartithi Open House — Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Amartithi Open House — Tuesday, January 31, 2023
11:30 a.m.: Meher Mount Opens
12:00 p.m. — 12:15 p.m.: Silence (Meher Baba dropped His body at 12:15 p.m. (IST) on January 31, 1969)
12:30 p.m.: Lunch Provided
1:45 p.m.: Informal Program of Music & Readings — You are invited to read your own favorite Amartithi-related story or quote. If you play a musical instrument, please bring it to play or sing for the group.
Afternoon: Tea & Snacks
3:30 p.m.: Arti (prayers, songs, poems, quotes) by Baba’s Tree
5:00 p.m.: Meher Mount Closes
During the Open House you are also welcome to spend time at Meher Baba’s touchstones, including Baba’s Tree, enjoy the views, and experience the silence and beauty of nature.
Meher Baba visited in 1956, notably sitting under Baba’s Tree and giving darshan (His blessing) in, what is now, the Darshan Courtyard area. Your visit to Meher Mount is an opportunity to walk in His footsteps and be in this place filled with His essence.
Children Are Welcome
Children are welcome. There will be an area with children’s activities based on the RSVP of families who plan to attend the event.
For safety reasons, children under nine years must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult at all times. For children nine through 14 years, there should be a responsible adult at Meher Mount who is actively engaged in the supervision of their activities and whereabouts at all time.
What to Bring
Bring warm clothes in layers, as the temperature will change during the day. The celebration will be primarily indoors, but you will need warm clothes and shoes that can get muddy if you wish to visit Baba’s Tree or walk to Avatar’s Point.
Bring a hat, sunscreen and gloves. January can be both very cool and sunny at Meher Mount.
Check the weather report in case you need to prepare for rain.
Optional — Flowers for Baba’s Fireplace, Baba’s Walkway or Baba’s Tree are always welcome.
AVATAR MEHER BABA. Photo and flowers at Baba’s Fireplace which was part of the ‘Baba Room’ where Meher Baba gave darshan (His blessing) to His followers on August 2, 1956. (Photo: Juan Mendez)