Meher Baba's Life & Travels
( BELAGAVI / BENGAURU ), KARNATAKA STATE
September 1924 Tour
The map shows the rail route from Bombay to Marmagoa, Goa via Poona. Map graphics by Anthony Zois
September 1924
After a few days, Baba decided to go, by train, to Goa with some of the Mandali by train. Padri stayed in Bombay, but Vajidfar, Gustadji,
Beheramji and Masaji left for
Panjim, via Poona, on the 14th September, travelling on the M. & S.M. rail line. They halted in
Londa, due to Vajidfar's fever.
**Before they arrived in Londa their train had already went through Belgaum, on their way to Goa.
When they arrived at Castle Rock Station, all their luggage, except for Baba's bed roll, was
disinfected using steam. On the way to Marmagao, they viewed the Dudhsagar Waterfalls. Masaji was looking after Vajidfar. They left the train at the
port of Marmagao, and then took a steam-boat, taking a couple of hours to get to Panjim. They stayed at a Christian hotel.
There were many churches in Goa, especially the Good Jesus Basilica, which contained the mummified body of Francis Xavier, who's revered as a saint. Baba made an extensive tour of the church, even climbing the dark stairs to the high dome.
LM p.680
RD p.365
After visiting Goa, Meher Baba and his men Mandali returned to Bombay along the same route they took to get there.
Note : In the original text, it's stated they visited the 3 Waterfalls. The actual waterfalls they did visit were the Dudhsagar Falls, sometimes referred to as 4 Waterfalls. The 3 Waterfalls are located over 200 miles further south.
December 1924 Visit
December 1924 - 2nd visit to Belgaum
A 'Qawaali' musical programme was held outside their house, with Baba listening to it. Baba recited the whole programme to the women, he had a melodious voice and said "One should get so drowned in the love of the Divine Beloved, that one is unaware of anything else. There is no rule underlying this path except for the lover to consider the Divine Beloved's pleasure as his own".
Later in December, Baba travelled to Belgaum in the south of Bombay with only his uncle Masaji, and after roaming the town, they returned to Bombay.
LM p.687
* Bombay to Belgaum : 596 kms / 370 miles ( rail )
Total return to Bombay : 1,192 kms / 740 miles
