Among the references for Meher Baba are Shri, Master and Perfect Master; as well as Avatar. Meher Baba was given these respectful titles (including "Meher Baba" itself, which means "Compassionate Father"; for His birth name is Merwan Sheriar Irani.) years before He publicly acknowledged His Divinity. To ensure the integrity of the original writings, (and the unfolding story they are historically a part of), these have not been changed. And, Meher Baba is the Avatar of our age. Baba is God. Editing has been kept to a minimum (my choice of capitalization, certain transpositions from the former names of cities to the current, etc.). Editing has also given me choices; i.e., where an author in one book (versus another book by the same author) has defined a word similarly enough I have gone with the more comprehensive of the two. However, where this has been the case and there are interesting enough differences, I have given both definitions; crediting accordingly the differing source materials. If one authors definition is extremely close to another, I have generally credited the author whose last name falls first alphabetically; excepting here Meher Baba, who, out of respect, is always first. There is no judgment on my part as to which definition is most definitive. It therefore behooves the reader to read all the definitions and make one's own judgment. Language distinctions are only noted where they have been so in the original source (there are 16 languages in India, innumerable dialects, Baba "spoke" at least a half dozen with some regularity, and referenced the mystic tradition of Sufi as well as Vedantic tradition regularly in printed matter. As with other differences that may be noted (i.e., definitions), there are differing language sources referenced. These are not necessarily in conflict. Similarly, pronunciations only appear as they had in the original source material, if at all. Problematic is where certain words have not been included in anyone's glossary. By what means of measure do I presume to submit a definition? For now, this edition will be "pure"; lacking that presumption as well as that comprehensiveness. Still, seeking to be a singular resource; i.e., a comprehensive collection of as many glossary and similar type notes, the only boundary of what is and is not included (at this writing) is what is available to me in printed Baba literature. Likewise, as with other inclusions, various people are here noted. In the glossary of God Speaks Dr. Donkin can be found (for example), which set this precedent. Similarly, other entities of note also appear both in the aforementioned book as in others; i.e., buildings and locations, sacred objects, other books, and so forth. It should be noted that the words collected here have some relationship to Baba through the literature. That is not to say that these are all of equal weight by any means. Some carry almost no weight, being used illustratively or as a kind of garnish by a given author; all the way through a progressive relationship to words coined by Him. The intention of this work is to be a singular resource of its kind, and as such ought be as comprehensive and accurate as possible. This is my contribution as far as I can take it at this time; and as with much of life, I have found I can not do it all alone.