Author's Introduction

FATHER, you departed and I was left in shock. Because of this I remained inactive with this work. Francis Brabazon told me, "Because Baba did not give the meters, you are freed from his order and need not write."

But I wondered if this were ture. Then one night you fulfilled your words by prompting me to start. You came in my dream and whispered, "You want the meters, here they are! Take them!" You pointed to a blackboard filled with writing. I awakened, but before I could read the writing on the blackboard. However, I knew then that you wished me to write, so I started to collect material. I spent two and a half years engaged in this and after studying all I gathered, I am starting the work you gave me. I know that what you asked me to do, you yourself will do. I am only the medium and, given this gross medium life, it is left to you.

You had clearly indicated to me that you wanted a very detailed biography in prose, so before I write your life in verse, I am starting with this. I am confident that this work has your blessing. I know you will grant me the strength to complete it under the circumstances I am facing.

MY FATHER, I am yours as I am. You are everything to me; there is no one else! May my every breath breathe your pleasure so that the impact of what you asked me to write will be felt.

– Bhau –
     1971