“He was the most appreciative audience”
Delia DeLeon, an actress and close disciple of Meher Baba since 1931, gives an informative talk about Meher Baba’s interest and work in the fields of art, theatre, dance, and in Hollywood with the film He had wanted to make. She covers a wide range of topics from Baba’s Paramount newsreel, to Shakespeare, to a group rendition of “Begin the Beguine.” It is a delightful look into Meher Baba’s work in the 1930’s, and this “great cosmic drama.”
Audio, 44:38
Meher Center Saroja Library, January 2, 1978
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
Radio Show 1967
This radio program about Meher Baba was broadcast on WFRM in New York City on July 9, 1967, to bring in Silence Day on July 10. It features a concise history of Baba’s life and mission, and shares memories from some of Baba’s Western lovers such as Kitty Davy, Elizabeth Patterson, Henry Kashouty, and Don Stevens.
Audio, 27:36
First Aired WRFM Radio, NYC, July 9, 1967
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
“He walked all through the forests of the Center”
Meherjee Karkaria first met Meher Baba in 1927 at Meherabad and went on to become a close disciple who exemplified obedience. He was one of the Eastern men who accompanied Baba to the Meher Center in Myrtle Beach in 1952 and 1956. In this rare audio, Meherjee is back at the Center in 1970. He is heard walking around the Center reminiscing about his time with Baba, pointing to places Baba had been, and answering questions of a curious group about lesser known things that Baba said about the Center.
Audio, 1:31:36
Meher Center, March 1970
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
“He is such a compassionate Beloved”
Bhau Kalchuri was one of Meher Baba’s close Eastern Mandali. Among many roles that he played, he was Baba’s night watchman, a prolific poet, and author of many works including Meher Baba’s biography, Lord Meher. In this humorous and inspiring talk, Bhau relates numerous instances of how Baba works with His lovers, both by breaking down our egos and by giving His love.
Video, 1:07:31
Meher Center Meeting Place, June 6, 1990
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
“Everybody at the Ashram had a role”
Margaret Craske was an acclaimed English Ballet dancer and teacher, and a devoted disciple of Meher Baba. She lived at the Meher Center after her retirement in 1986. Here, she narrates the humorous and natural details of early life with Baba in India. She talks of His initial meditation orders, adventurous travels all over India that involved interesting meetings with strangers, fascinating pets including a mad dog, and the constantly moving life of the Ashram.
Audio, 1:26:32
Meher Center, Saroja Library, December 27, 1970
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
“It was difficult to always obey Baba”
Rano Gayley was an artist, and one of Meher Baba’s early Western disciples who became a resident Meherazad Mandali until her death in 1986. Here she talks about the intimate times at the ashram, and Baba’s instructions to those living there; time spent in Myrtle Beach; and details of Baba’s 1952 automobile accident.
Audio, 44:14
Used with permission from Jim May
“We can feel Him through our love alone”
Memoirs of the Frivolous Three
In this classic Meher Center video, three early disciples of Meher Baba are seen together for the first time since 1958. Delia DeLeon, Margaret Craske and Kitty Davy exemplify Love, Purity and Selfless Service. Frivolous, funny, witty and extremely entertaining, their descriptions of their spiritual lives will make any seeker smile.
Video, 1:11:00
Meher Center Meeting Place, September 10, 1988
Courtesy of Sheriar Foundation, used with permission.