“What is Baba’s Will?”
In this profound audio, Adi K Irani and Meherjee Karkaria throw light on the eternal question, “What is Baba’s will?” With examples, they address, the difference between individual will and Baba’s will. Going on to answer another great questions: How can we then incorporate His will guided by His light into our own free will?
Audio; 16:27
Meher Baba Bookstore, Pasadena, May 1970
Courtesy of The AMBCSC Archives
Uploaded 1/10/2025
“It is not easy to obey Him”
In this footage from 1971, Eruch dictates common phrases of Meher Baba’s while Mani delightfully and with great expression translates into Baba’s hand gestures. Eruch then goes on to share a selection of stories relating to the difficulty of obeying Baba 100%.
Video, 41:19
Meherazad, India 1971
Courtesy of The AMBCSC Archives
Note: The audio and video components of this footage were recorded separately. Due to the age of the film, you will notice issues with the audio and video syncing.
“Baba provides the answer before the question comes up”
Meher Baba’s sister, Mani, was wholly devoted to Baba from the moment she came into this world. In this recording, she speaks about trusting that Baba will do “His job” when it comes to our lives. She illustrates through experiences of herself and others that we cannot know what Baba wants for us, but we must trust that He knows, and that He will make it clear in time.
Audio; 6:08
Meherazad, India, August 21st, 1980
Courtesy of Mandali Hall Talks
12/13/2024
“Don’t worry about it”
Meherjee Karkaria was a very close disciple of Meher Baba and also the owner of a renowned paper factory in India. In this recording, Meherjee talks about his failings and frustrations in business and Baba’s orders to start a paper factory against all odds. Through this story, he reveals that when Baba asks us not worry, He takes over for us.
Audio; 10:40
Meher Spiritual Center, Myrtle Beach, SC, March 1970
Courtesy of Mandali Hall Talks
For the transcript, click here
Uploaded 11/22/2024
“He is immeasurable”
Adi K. Irani was Meher Baba’s secretary and close disciple. In this recording, he talks about the futility of logic when it comes to understanding the Avatar. God is to be loved, “not a thing to be squeezed through logic,” Adi says. Instead, we must create the circumstances—for ourselves and others—to feel God’s love.
Audio; 13:05
Meher Baba Bookstore, Hermosa Beach, CA, May 1970
Courtesy of Mandali Hall Talks
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Uploaded 11/15/2024
“Truly His gifts are limitless”
Meheru Irani was born to followers of Meher Baba, and spent her whole life loving Him. In this video, she shares stories of her earliest memories of the Avatar, up to the point where Baba grants her permission to join His mandali. Filled with humor and whimsical reminiscence, Meheru takes us back to a childhood spent in the presence of God.
Video, 36:47
California, 1993
Courtesy of The AMBCSC Archives
Uploaded 10/25/2024
“He was stern but loving”
In this recording, Faredoon Driver, nicknamed ‘Padri’ by Baba, shares stories of the early days as a disciple at Manzil-E-Meem. He tells tales of a long foot march from Pune to Bombay, and Baba’s early lessons in literal obedience.
Audio; 14:30
Meherabad, India, October 29th, 1975
Courtesy of Mandali Hall Talks
Uploaded 10/18/2024
“I experienced a breath of freedom”
In this delightful audio, Mani Irani talks about the New Life. She starts with the story of Dr. Ghani’s willingness to come on the New life despite his lack of physical endurance. Ghani struggled to walk long distances and had to use a walking stick until Baba exercised His compassion. Mani goes on to talk about the depth of the New Life and experiencing the freedom that Baba talked about within the bindings.
Audio; 08:33
Meherazad, India, October 3rd, 1991
Courtesy of Mandali Hall Talks
For the transcript of this audio, please click here
Uploaded 10/11/2024
“As long you want to become a saint, you will never be a saint”
In this conversation between Eruch Jessawala and a pilgrim at Meherazad, we learn about the art of selflessness by not dwelling on ourselves. Eruch answers practical questions about being natural, brooding over our miseries, and how in the depth of all of this to bring our attention back to Baba.
Audio; 10:15
Meherazad, India, February, 1975
Courtesy of Mandali Hall Talks
For the full transcript, please click here
Uploaded 10/4/2024
“It is a cleansing process”
Delia De Leon was one of Baba’s close, early women disciples. She first met Meher Baba in 1931. In this short audio, Delia talks about the lessons she learned around Baba. From the cleansing process that Baba uses with His lovers by bringing things to consciousness, to putting them in situations they need to work on, He does it all and helps along the way.
Audio; 09:42
Washington, DC, 1978
Courtesy of Mandali Hall Talks
For the transcript of this audio, please click here
Uploaded: 9/20/2024