“We must realize our fortune by doing the work”
As a young man, Henry Kashouty was determined to find true meaning in life, and his dogged search ended when he was given a copy of God Speaks. He began an intimate correspondence with Baba, of which Baba said, “Such love letters from a lawyer!” Henry met Baba in person both at the Center and in India, but in this talk he describes that the real work of his life was finding Baba when He wasn’t physically present, and putting Him first in every moment.
Video, 1:21:03
Meher Center Meeting Place, May 10, 2002
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
“Every day, He knocks on our doors”
Elizabeth C. Patterson lovingly welcomes W.D. Kain home to Meher Center during his world tour in 1970 spreading Meher Baba’s name and message. He tells of Baba’s connection to him through dreams even before meeting Him in Kashmir in 1944. Mr. Kain relates his reverence and pure conviction in Baba’s divinity and omnipotence while giving thoughtful insights on remembering and loving Meher Baba as our true Master.
Audio, 52:20
Meher Center, August 27, 1970
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
Rick Chapman
In this unique opportunity to be present in Baba’s eternal presence on Amartithi, Rick Chapman remembers his remarkable journey of flying to India after hearing about the dropping of Baba’s body. He shares a photo collection from the Samadhi, and recounts intimate details about the Mandali attending to Baba’s body, the playing of ‘Begin the Beguine’, and the covering of the God-Man’s cloak.
Audio, 1:19:59
Meher Center virtual Amartithi gathering, January 31, 2021
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
“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