“Words cannot describe His embrace”
In this video, Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Gupta share their long contact with Meher Baba. Mrs. Gupta’s father HarJivan Lal came to Baba in 1945. When her mother first saw Baba, she recognized Him from a dream she had of Him in 1938. They instantly knew that He was the Creator. The family had extended contact with the Master through the New Life, attended sahavases in the 1950s and were at the East-West Gathering in 1962. They talk about hosting gatherings for Baba in Delhi where they were instrumental in acquiring land and starting a Center for Baba which still stands.
Video, 45:32
Meher Center Meeting Place, September 9, 2006
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
“He more than filled me up”
In the second part of this talk, Leatrice Johnston continues to speak about her times with Baba in 1956 and 1958. She describes many moments with Him: at the Barn, at the beach, in His house, and at the apartment of one of His lovers. Some of these moments portray Baba’s immense suffering. Each memory shines with His transformative love.
Audio, 36:12
Courtesy of the Avatar Meher Baba Center of Southern California
“Wrapped in His embrace, I was home”
Leatrice Johnston, daughter of Darwin and Jeanne Shaw, shares her tender story of meeting Meher Baba at Meher Center. In part one of this audio, she shares her relationship with Norina Matchabelli, living at Youpon Dunes while preparing for Baba’s arrival, her anticipation to meet Him and at last running into His arms at the Lagoon Cabin in 1952. Her talk is interspersed with deep reflections on inner life with Him including topics like surrender, obedience and commitment to being with Him as our true Master.
Audio, 53:39
Courtesy of the Avatar Meher Baba Center of Southern California
“He was radiant like the sun”
Khosrow Namiranian was one of the last surviving Prem Ashram boys. He was also part of the Hazarat Babajan school created by Baba. Here, he recounts incidents of meditating with Baba, playing games with Him and kissing His feet at eight years old. He also shares his first meeting with Baba when he was in a line of boys to see Baba, because he was the shortest, he got to see His radiant form first. Finally, he answers questions about Baba’s impact on his life ever since and shares his prayers to Baba. Khosrow’s talk is translated from Persian, by his nephew, Farshid Namiranian.
Video, 50:24
Meher Center Meeting Place, November 19, 1999
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
“You took my breath away”
In this witty yet moving talk, long-time Center fixtures Ralph and Stella Hernandez recount the beginning of their lives with Baba. Having heard about Baba from a co-worker in Florida, they became interested in His teachings and decided to travel to meet Him when He came to Myrtle Beach in 1956. They met Him again on Center in 1958. Being near the Master struck a deep chord in both Stella and Ralph that would resonate for the rest of their lives.
Audio, 48:51
Date April 1, 1989
Courtesy of the Avatar Meher Baba Center of Southern California
“A place on which to stand and sing”
In this talk, Ross Keating focuses primarily on Francis Brabazon. Francis lived with Baba at Meherazad for many years, and Baba asked him to write poetry—including the epic work Stay with God. Baba once said that He was memorizing Francis’s poetry so that He would be able to quote it during His next Avataric advent. Ross shares Ghazals that Francis wrote and Baba loved. He also speaks to Francis’s artistic process, or as he puts it, “the Beloved playing with Francis.”
Video, 1:08:07
Meher Center Meeting Place, April 26, 2019
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
“His silence was never a barrier”
In part two of this audio, Bili Eaton shares the changes and challenges of her personal life and her next meeting with Baba. She met Him at Delmonica Hotel in 1956 and went to Myrtle Beach and California with Him. She narrates amusing incidents from that trip, being one of Margaret’s dancers at the Center in 1958, waiting around for the Master and making the best use of being in His company. Bili ends with reflections about the fight with ourselves to love Him more and more which really is the fight on the spiritual path.
Audio, 30:10
Courtesy of the Avatar Meher Baba Center of Southern California
“I learned that I’m sitting in front of God in Human Form”
In this talk, Ursula Reinhart narrates her epic journey to Baba: from smuggling illegal substances across the Middle East, to living in a fountain in Bombay, to getting lost in the Rajasthani desert. Finally, Ursula and her husband made their way to Baba’s feet for a five-minute interview in 1966. Despite her lack of interest in Him up until that point, Ursula found herself sobbing at the sight of God. From then on, her life was dedicated to Him.
Video, 1:09:52
Meher Center Meeting Place, December 30, 2011
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
“Everything He did was a miracle”
In part one of this audio, Bili Eaton shares her story of coming to Baba. She started out as an atheist who made a deal with God through prayer. When God indulged her, she became interested in spirituality which led her to Meher Baba. Even through great personal loss she had never cried, except when she met Meher Baba for the first time in 1952. Right then, she suspected that He was Christ come again.
Audio, 42:56
Courtesy of the Avatar Meher Baba Center of Southern California
“We are all reborn in His love” Talk by Charles Haynes & Wendy Connor
Sister and brother, Wendy Connor and Charles Haynes share their stories of meeting Baba at the East-West Gathering in India. Wendy shares a story to reflect the practice of inner cheerfulness. Charles interweaves the story of his mother Jane Haynes whose secret prayer to Baba was answered and became the touchstone for Jane’s life of love for Baba. They both answer questions about bringing Baba into daily life, asking for His help and grace.
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Video, 55:45
Meher Center Baba’s Birthday Virtual Celebration, February 25, 2022
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives