“Making our way towards Him”

In this sweet and inspiring talk given in the Barn, Wendy Connor shares a “potpourri” of stories and quotes with young adult Sahavasees. She talks about her time at the East-West Gathering with Baba; the shining example of Baba’s Eastern and Western lovers; and, always, the constant blessed work of remembering and pleasing God.

Video, 38:51
Meher Center Young Adult Sahavas, November 2022
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
Uploaded on 11/18/2022

“The most outstanding person”

In this video, Louis and Vivian Agostini share glimpses of their experiences with Baba. Louis worked for Paul Brunton, the spiritual thinker who wrote The Search for Secret India. Initially, Louis was put off by Brunton’s unflattering description of Meher Baba. But when Louis read God Speaks, its “depth and simplicity” changed the course of his life. Vivian, an artist, describes her deep desire to create a likeness of Baba. She eventually created a small Baba medal trying to capture the “unforgettable grandeur of expression in His eyes.” Mani told her that Baba was very pleased with it, and that it was one of the best portraits done of Him.

Video, 20:53
Brooklyn, NY, August 4, 1971
Courtesy of the Irwin Luck Interview Series
Uploaded on 11/11/2022

“Everything that happens to me is Baba’s wish”

In part two of this talk, Mehroo Billimoria shares several meaningful experiences with Meher Baba, starting with her daughter’s encounter with Him following a severe case of diphtheria. She goes on to talk about humorous incidents that took place around Baba, Baba’s understanding of her eldest son (who ended up taking care of her at the end of her life), and a special encounter with Baba in 1956.

Audio, 23:18
Meherabad, India, 1980’s
Courtesy of Mandali Hall Talks
Uploaded on 11/11/2022

“If you rely on Baba, just blindly, He’s sure to be at your side. He will never leave you”

In part one of this talk, Mehroo Billimoria describes how she found out about Meher Baba in 1942 from her supervisors at work. She was only 24 years old. Like many others who were to meet Baba, she prepared a list of questions. She planned to quiz Him on Zoroaster. The moment she saw Baba, the questions evaporated: she fell in love with Him. Mehroo speaks of her faith and reliance on Baba and how even in the darkest of times, when she reached out to Him, He was there.

Audio 22:57
Meherabad India, 1980’s
Courtesy of Mandali Hall Talks
Click here to read transcript.
Uploaded on 11/4/2022

“His infinite, personal love”

In this inspiring and humorous talk, Jane Haynes shares her life with Baba. She begins with the striking spiritual experience and pull to Myrtle Beach that led her to the Center. Then she recalls her first glimpse of Baba in 1958, her process of recognizing Him as Christ, and the many moments when she felt Him pour out His love.

Video, 1:04:58
Courtesy of the Avatar Meher Baba Center of Southern California
Uploaded on 10/28/2022

“Love is the only thing that will counteract worry”

Henry Kashouty, a dedicated lover of Baba, tells his story of coming to Baba. He recounts his own pursuit of higher values and a deep desire to acquire these values. On reading the Bhagavad Gita, he wanted to meet a personification of those values. Right away he saw Baba’s face in the book God Speaks and knew that He was God. Henry went on to meet Baba at the Delmonico Hotel in 1956. Through impeccable oration, Henry shares his reflections on the depth of our lives with Baba and the lessons he learned.

Video, 59:38
Washington, D.C., 2003
Courtesy of Murali and Manjusha Kalavapudi
Uploaded on 10/7/2022

In Conversation with Ward Parks
In this informal conversation with Ward Parks, Preeti Hay interviews him on Meher Baba’s new book, Creation and its Causes (Sheriar Books, 2022). Ward is the editor for this recently published book of thirty-four talks given by Meher Baba to the Meher Ashram boys in 1927 and 1928. The book also contains six additional talks given to the Mandali, along with an extensive introduction to the fascinating period in history. Here, Ward talks about the nature of these talks while acknowledging their inexplicable significance. He dwells on their vivid language, the process of how they were mysteriously found in the1990s, and the importance of such material for the Baba world.
Video, 42:07
Online Interview, September 28, 2022
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
Uploaded on 9/30/2022
“The most familiar thing in the universe”
In this 1970s era video, a young Charles Haynes talks about his time with Baba at the Center in 1958. Charles relates the sublime experience of being with Baba through the eyes of an eight-year-old child: from his first glimpse of Him in the Lagoon Cabin, to an unforgettable car ride, to a deep and abiding recognition of His love.
Video, 21:14
Courtesy of the Irwin Luck Interview Series
Uploaded on 9/23/2022
“Being here in Baba’s orbit”
In this video from the early 1970s, Phyllis and Lyn Ott welcome us into their home and studio on Meher Spiritual Center. They show some of their transcendental artwork and talk about the process of creating it. They also speak about the timeless moments they spent in the physical presence of the Master, and His constant and continued role in their lives.
Video, 46:59
Myrtle Beach, S.C., 1970s
Courtesy of the Irwin Luck Interview Series
Uploaded on 9/16/2022
“His love was something that kept us to Him”
In this talk, Dr. Hoshang Bharucha, devoted lover of Meher Baba, medical doctor, and the author of Meher Baba’s Last Sahavas and Glimpses of Guruprasad, describes his last meeting with Baba on October 18, 1968. He goes on to tell a fascinating love story of a family who traveled a great distance to have Baba’s darshan. They stood in the queue for hours. So many people were in line, the darshan ended before they could even catch a glimpse of Baba. There is a surprise ending to the story of how they did indeed have Baba’s darshan that involved them being locked in a garage!
Audio 13:17
July 16, 1981
Courtesy of the Avatar Meher Baba Center of Southern California
Uploaded on 9/9/2022