“He was a living bolt of lightning”
Pratap Ahir first heard about Meher Baba in the 1940’s. He was part of a group of young people that later became the Poona Bhajan Mandali which sang and composed music for Baba. Here, he tells his story of coming to Baba, intimate mentorship that Dr. Ghani offered him, being invited by Baba to stay with Him during the New Life and life lessons he got from Baba.
Video, 1:17:37
Meher Center Meeting Place, July 18, 1998
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
Wendy Connor
Wendy Connor first met Baba when she was six years old, and spent time with Him throughout her childhood both on the Center and at His East-West gathering in India. In this cheerful and timeless talk, Wendy shares memories of Baba that are always with her, as well as lessons she learned from His close Mandali.
Video, 1:13:31
Zoom Recording, January 2, 2021
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
Charles Haynes
In this talk, Charles focuses on Baba’s will and Baba’s wish. His sharing moves from an intimate conversation with Baba’s close disciple Eruch Jessawala, to being with Baba in the Barn when Baba’s statement “My Wish” was read out, to the last order Charles received from Baba in His physical form.
Video, 38:05
Zoom Recording, January 1, 2021
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
Rick Chapman
Rick Chapman first met Meher Baba in 1966 in India. Under Baba’s instruction he was instrumental in spreading Baba’s message about drugs in the West. He is also the author of many books about Meher Baba. Here, RIck shares his impressions of life with Meher Baba and what it means to have the good fortune to be with the Avatar of the Age.
Video, 38:05
Zoom Recording, January 2, 2021
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
“She was the reminder of His beauty”
Davana Brown, a long-time Meherazad resident, had intimate contact with all of the Meherazad Mandali since 1971. Here, she shares her impressions of Mehera: the Beloved’s love that Mehera shared with her as a young western woman, being with Mehera on a day-to-day basis, stories that Mehera shared with her, and the lessons she learned merely by being in the presence of God’s divine counterpart.
Video, 1:05:19
Courtesy of Avatar Meher Baba Center of Southern California
Bill LePage
Bill LePage first met Meher Baba in 1954. Over the years he has visited Meher Center from Australia as a guest and a guest speaker. He has also been a special guest at the Youth Sahavas for twelve years in a row! Here, he continues the tradition by reading his reflections about Baba’s continuing love and presence and the strength that He provides us with.
Video, 18:17
Zoom Recording, November 15, 2020
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
Wendy Connor
Wendy Connor first met Meher Baba when He visited the Center in 1958. She has spoken about her experiences of His love at Youth Sahavas gatherings throughout the years, as well as at the Young Adult Sahavas. This year, she shares a powerful statement that Mani made about following Baba, and an order that Baba gave her at the East-West gathering in 1962.
Video, 8:48
Zoom Recording, November 15, 2020
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives