Arguing about which is the best of this or that of Francis Brabazon is not in my best interest so I will say that my favourite ghazal by far is no.76 in In Dust I Sing. Sometime in the early 90’s one evening after reciting a ghazal of Francis’ at Meherabad after arti a poignant […]
Our dear Francis was indeed a hard nut to crack when asking him about his life with Avatar Meher Baba. He would generally give the asker a sort of sheepish sideways glance and look down at his hand rolled cigarette of long standing. He would then turn to another person nearby and say something like, […]
Francis Brabazon was never one much for what people thought and theorized on. Things like their dreams was to him problematical and not particularly of interest, in most cases he would generally cut short these forms of conversations, i.e. astrology and the like was anathema to him also, I’ve seen him often get up and […]
In 1980 or about then, I don’t remember exactly, I was living alongside Avatar’s Abode about a two minute walk from Francis’ cottage, I felt a distinct urge to go and see him. It was on a Sunday, that I can remember fairly precisely, I slowly strolled up Meher Rd. turned into the entrance of […]
Francis wrote from ‘Guruprasad’ 24/5/60 in a general letter to Baba lovers in Australia: ‘… The other day Baba called me in privately to give me a point on a particular piece of work I am doing. His requirement was simple, yet it seemed impossible to execute. Just previously He had reprimanded me over something, […]
Francis wrote from ‘Guruprasad’ 24/5/60 in a general letter to Baba lovers in Australia: ‘I think the highest praise that Baba gave Stay With God was “It will appeal to the highest intellects & to those with simple hearts.” For my part I can assure you that in the writing of its best passages, my […]
When I arrived home in Australia after being with Avatar Meher Baba for five days in May 1965 I became reclusive and generally a little melancholic for my Beloved’s contact and tended to shut myself off from all social contact. After about a month I felt I should write to Francis in India and thank […]
‘Meherazad’ Feb 20/65 Dear Peter Altho’ beloved Baba is in seclusion He was pleased to have your Greetings read to Him. He will permit you to see Him at 8a.m. on May 1st at the Poona Centre. The best plan will be for you to arrive in Poona the day before, or 2 days before […]
This cabin, still basically unchanged since Francis Brabazon’s day, is available to stay in for visitors to Avatar’s Abode. Set on a small wooded knoll near the entrance to the property it retains its quiet and secluded bushland setting. On the veranda the plank supported by kerosene drums where Francis used to enjoy sitting in […]