pI take this opportunity to express my deep sense of gratitude to my respected father, Mr. R.M. Chopra, an eminent author of about a dozen books on religion, history, philosophy and culture, who has guided me with his kind advice, help and inspiration in completing this book.brI am greatly indebted to my Munna Bhua Mrs. Ranjana Rana for her helpful suggestions and cooperation in this venture.brI shall be failing in my duty if I do not acknowledge my indebtedness to Mr N.K.. Bhardwaja and others in Avatar Meher Baba Centre, New Delhi for providing me reading material on Meher Baba.p