“As His wish is”
Stalwart Meherabad residents Jal and Dolly Dastur share their journey of coming to Baba. Dolly was Arnavaz’s cousin and thus was born into Baba’s fold. Dolly and Jal’s wedding, careers and the direction of their life were set by seeking Baba’s permission. Here, they share lesser known details about Meherabad Hill and its early residents, exhibiting their love for the pilgrimage site and their hospitable and loving nature toward the greater Baba family.
Video, 58:12
Meher Center Meeting Place, May 7, 1999
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
“Obedience is a requirement of Love”
Ella Marks first heard of Meher Baba when she was a young dance student under Margaret Craske in 1947. Ella and Tex Hightower were two of Margaret’s first students after her return from her seven years with Baba in India. In this reflective sharing on the occasion of Baba’s birthday, Ella recounts her first meeting with Baba, her impressions of love, the grinding down process and learning obedience from Miss Craske.
Video, 58:02
Meher Center, February 24, 1997
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
“I was looking for Baba everywhere”
Liz Sacalis met Baba in New York, Myrtle Beach and India. She was a seeker and often discussed her hunger to learn the meaning of life with her close friends Kesha and Henry Kashouty. She accompanied the Kashoutys to see Baba for the first time at Delmonico Hotel, NY in 1956. When Liz kissed Baba’s cheek, she felt that she was kissing everyone that she had ever loved. She felt a sense of light emanating from under His skin. Here she shares more on the subject of finding Him, meeting Him several times, living under His guidance and her own effort as a disciple.
Video, 55:39
Meher Center, March 17, 1995
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
“I felt weak with Love”
Virginia Rudd was an English teacher in New York and her husband Harold was a professional actor. They came to Baba in 1952. Virginia had been cynical of gurus and was skeptical of Baba before meeting him. In this entertaining video she recalls driving down to Myrtle Beach to see Baba and entering a trance-like state for hours. She felt a sense of delirious happiness. She goes on to share her life of love with the Beloved.
Video, 1:05:19
Meher Center, May 13, 1995
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
“He is in our lives and with us”
Rick Chapman met Meher Baba in 1965, and was one of three Western followers tasked by Baba to spread His message against drugs throughout the United States. For the 1995 Youth Sahavas, Rick was asked to give a presentation about Meher Baba in the 1960’s. This video of the presentation contains a description of a powerful phase of Baba’s life and work, and includes Rick’s own journey of learning about and loving Baba, then finally getting to meet Him.
Video, 1:26:30
Meher Center, July 27, 1995
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
“A light came on”
Lyn Ott met Meher Baba in 1965, and with Baba’s permission, spent decades living in a house built on Meher Center. Lyn was an artist whose paintings of Baba still hang at the Center today. In this talk, which includes readings from Lyn’s written works, Lyn describes his thinking about who God is, and how to live a life for Him.
Video, 33:40
Meher Center, December 23, 1995
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
“Always be conscious of His Presence”
K.K. Ramakrishnan was a lifelong disciple with intimate contact with the Beloved. Here he talks about his coming to Baba, seeing Him for the first time and recognizing Him as the Christ. Baba’s message to him was to be cheerful and spread His message. Inspired by that, Ramakrishnan started the Poona Center with Baba’s permission. Baba personally opened this Center and gave Darshan to thousands. This sharing of his life with Baba is full of simple reflections on how to love Him and continue to remember Him.
Audio, 1:05:03
Meher Center, March 20, 1999
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives