“I am never born, I never die.
Although I am present everywhere eternally, in my formless, infinite state, from time to time I take form, and the taking of the form and leaving it is termed my physical birth and death.”
You are invited to the Amartithi celebration of Meher Baba’s Advent. The Open House is on Friday, January 31, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Special guest Peter Nordeen will talk about the meaning of Amartithi, followed by a question and answer discussion. Peter is a Meher Baba historian and has gathered stories and insights directly from those who lived and worked with Meher Baba.
The event is free and open to all.
This year marks the 56th 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.
AVATAR MEHER BABA. Photo and flowers at the heart rock under Baba’s Tree. (Photo: Wayne Myers)
For your convenience, there is an RSVP form below.
FREE RSVP for the Meher Mount Amartithi Open House — Friday, January 31, 2025
Amartithi Open House — Friday, January 31, 2025
11:00 a.m.: Meher Mount Opens
12:00 p.m. — 12:15 p.m.: Silence in Honor of Avatar Meher Baba (Meher Baba dropped His body at 12:15 p.m. (IST) on January 31, 1969)
12:30 p.m.: Potluck Lunch
1:30 p.m.: The Significance of Amartithi — Peter Nordeen, Meher Baba Historian
Followed by a question and answer discussion.
3:00 p.m.: Afternoon.: Tea & Snacks, Walk to Baba’s Tree
3:30 p.m.: Arti (prayers, songs, poems, quotes) by Baba’s Tree
5:00 p.m.: Meher Mount Closes
All Day: Spend time at Meher Baba’s touchstones, including Baba’s Tree, enjoy the views, and experience the silence and beauty of nature. Your visit to Meher Mount is an opportunity to walk in His footsteps and be in this place filled with Meher Baba’s essence.
Guidelines & What to Bring for the Amartithi Celebration
What to Bring:
If you are coming for lunch, please bring something to share.
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.
Optional — Flowers for Baba’s Fireplace, Baba’s Walkway or Baba’s Tree are always welcome.
Check the weather report in case you need to prepare for rain.
Guidelines:
For general visitor information, see the Visitor Guidelines.
Children — Parents are responsible for maintaining their children’s safety. Children under nine years must be accompanied by a 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.
Please note there is no climbing on any equipment or in the trees.
Please do not bring:
Please do not bring your pets.
There are no fires, incense or candles. The fire danger is extremely high.
There are no drugs, alcohol or firearms
About Peter Nordeen
Peter Nordeen is a Meher Baba historian. He has studied Meher Baba’s life and words for more than 50 years.
As a historian of Meherabad, Meherazad, the mandali (close disciples), and Meher Baba's activities both in India and abroad, Peter has gathered stories directly from those who lived and worked with Meher Baba.
He has also assembled facts, data and other material from archival records and many other sources.
He wrote and produced the biographical documentary about Meher Baba, God in Human Form: The Life and Work of Avatar Meher Baba. He also produced the music video “You Alone Exist.”
Amartithi Remembrance at the Avatar Meher Baba Center of Southern California (Meherabode), Los Angeles
Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m. — 11:45 p.m. (includes dinner)
Location: 1214 S. Van Ness Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90019
Phone: +1 323 731 3737
Email: info@meherabode.org