“Baba wants us not to expect, but to accept”
Rustom and Sohrab Irani are Baba’s nephews, and were fortunate enough to grow up in Baba’s close circle. Baba was such an integral part of their childhood that, as they touch upon in this talk, they did nothing without first asking for Baba’s permission. In this hilarious and delightful recording, the twins regale us with tales such as impersonating a female American Baba lover, playing marbles with Baba on the day of His accident in Satara, and Baba’s opinion on their choice to grow mustaches. They also weave in several songs which they perform with enthusiasm.
Video, 1:18:13
Meher Center Meeting Place, August 31, 2011
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
Uploaded 4/7/2023
“To be in the presence of Christ”
This audio recording is a brief, luminous description of Darwin and Jeanne Shaw’s meeting with Baba at the Shelton Hotel during His visit to New York in 1934.
Audio, 3:41
Courtesy of Mandali Hall Talks
Uploaded 4/7/2023
“For my lovers, I dare not care not”
Jehangir Sukhadwalla, known more commonly as Jangoo, was married to Baba’s neice, Gulnar. In this recording, Jangoo has the audience howling with laughter as he shares stories of his life with Meher Baba. From tales of filming Baba’s darshan programs at Guruprasad, to Baba purifying the well at His house after the devastating 1961 flood in Pune, Jangoo’s humor and charisma shine through in this very entertaining talk.
Video, 50:53
Los Angeles Sahavas, 1991
Courtesy of AMBCSC Archives
“For love of Him, you’ll do anything”
Filis Frederick was born in 1915, and first came into Baba’s orbit in 1942 after meeting Baba’s “Trio,” Princess Norina Matchabelli, Countess Nadine Tolstoy and Mrs. Elizabeth Patterson. She felt an instantaneous connection to the three women, and through living with them came to accept Baba as the Avatar. She met Baba for the first time at the Center in Myrtle Beach in 1952, and during that visit was given permission by Baba to write a publication dedicated to Him, which took the shape of The Awakener Magazine. In this talk, Filis discusses what it means to work for Baba, and how to put yourself aside in order to love God through service.
Video, 21:35
Courtesy of the AMBCSC Archives
“He has given each one of you the gift of conviction in Meher Baba’s divinity”
In this talk, Naosherwan Anzar shares stories and experiences of his life with Meher Baba, which began when Baba first held him as an infant. He goes on to share stories of his family’s devotion to Baba, and his enthusiasm as a teenager to renounce the world and join Baba who cabled back: “Renounce nothing but your present attitude.”
He then relates the last instruction he received from Baba in May 1965, and his realization of the magnitude of the responsibility Baba bestowed upon him that led to the publication of the Glow Magazine, the founding of The Beloved Archives and a life dedicated to telling the world about Meher Baba.
Video, 1:16:50
Meher Center Meeting Place, October 20, 2018
From the Meher Center, Inc. Archives
Uploaded 3/17/2023
“The chance to obey My order”
Mehernath Kalchuri is the son of Bhau Kalchuri, Meher Baba’s beloved watchman and author of Lord Meher. In this video, Mehernath shares countless stories demonstrating Baba’s love for His devotees and the lessons He taught them. For example, Baba once asked His Mandali member Vishnu to bring Him His alphabet board, and when Vishnu started walking uphill barefoot, Baba gave him His slippers. Vishnu said, “Baba, I will obey whatever you say, but those are God’s slippers, I can never wear them.” Baba teaches him the importance of truly obeying God’s word, and not just going along with cultural customs. This is just one short story from a treasure trove of Baba memories that truly makes you feel like you are right in the room, sitting and listening to Mehernath.
Video, 1:22:52
Meher Center Meeting Place, June 15, 2013
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
Uploaded 2/17/2023
“He was very much at home with you”
In this talk given at Meher Center on Amartithi last week, Irwin Luck shares with us his firsthand account of being present at Baba’s internment in February 1969. Amidst his story, he weaves in details of his experiences meeting Baba in person, his father’s relationship with Baba, and an engaging explanation of the understanding of consciousness Baba imparted in him.
Video 1:09:19
Meher Center Meeting Place, January 31, 2023
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
Uploaded 2/10/2023
“The Old Poet”
Robert Dreyfuss was fortunate enough to meet Meher Baba in 1965, after an arduous journey hitchhiking across the globe to meet his Beloved. He later returned to Meherabad to live and work, during which time he developed close relationships with many of the Mandali, one of whom was Francis Brabazon. Francis was an Australian Mandali member, poet, and deep lover of Meher Baba. In this recording from Mandali Hall in 2007, Robert sits with Meherwan Jessawalla, and shares memories of moments spent with Francis.
Video, 11:21
Meherazad, India, 2007
Courtesy of Michael Le Page
Uploaded on 1/20/2023
“He was seeing Himself in us and He was happy”
Leatrice Johnston, daughter of Darwin and Jeanne Shaw, shares some of the magical times her family spent with Meher Baba. From her first embrace with Baba at the Lagoon Cabin, to cleaning His house, to glimpsing the unfathomable silence of His presence, Baba gave her gift after gift of understanding and love.
Video, 57:13
Meher Center Meeting Place, April 19, 1997
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
Uploaded 1/6/2023
“He is Everything—EVERYTHING”
In this chat with beloved Center caretakers Fred and Ella Winterfeldt, the couple shares their story of first meeting Meher Baba; funny and poignant moments they had with Him; and the power of His love in their own lives and the lives of the young people at the Center.
Video, 57:44
Myrtle Beach, S.C., 1971
Courtesy of the Irwin Luck Interview Series
Uploaded on 12/30/2022