“Journeying with Baba”
Meheru Irani was the youngest of the women Mandali and lived with Meher Baba for decades. In this talk, she focuses on traveling with the Master—the sometimes harrowing and often humorous moments in trains, planes, and cars with Him over the years. Through these colorful stories, Meheru emphasizes the importance of obedience to Baba, and remembrance that He is always “making that journey with us”
Video, 51:39
Los Angeles, California, 1993
Courtesy of the Avatar Meher Baba Center of Southern California
In concert with the MeherBabaLibrary Oral History Archive Project
“We gambled our lives for Him”
In this short audio, Sarosh Irani, a very close disciple, shares his first meeting with Baba as a teenager in 1922. He recounts seeing Baba as Merwan while He sang sitting under a tree in Poona. Later, in Ahmednagar, Baba promised Sarosh that if he stayed with Baba, He would make him a king. Sarosh accepted Baba’s offer and signed an agreement to follow the Master to Poona, Bombay and Ahmednagar. Thus began a journey of no return.
Audio, 9:50
Atlanta, Georgia, July 15, 1971
Courtesy of the Avatar Meher Baba Center of Southern California
“He’s willing to accept each of us”
Bal Natu was a dear disciple of Meher Baba starting in 1943. Baba gave him permission to visit at any time, so Bal spent time with Him at Meherazad and Guruprasad whenever he had time off from his job as a schoolteacher. In this recording, Bal tells stories to a group of young Baba-lovers in Mandali Hall. From tales about the history of the hall itself, to his own humorous and loving moments with the Master, Bal’s tales are full of what he calls “Vitamin M.”
Audio, 44:21
Meherazad India, July 26, 1990
Courtesy of Avatar Meher Baba Center of Southern California
“Laughter belongs to Him”
Mani Irani, Baba’s sister, tells hilarious jokes at Mandali Hall. After the room is tearing up with laughter, she shares the meaning of offering things to Baba, even something as small as a joke because He wants it. She then segways most profoundly into the subject of our longings and struggles that are rewarded with His patience and His love.
Audio, 18:59
Meherazad, India, July 27, 1985
Used with permission from Mandali Hall Talks
“It shows on His face”
Arnavaz Dadachanji first met Meher Baba as a child in 1927 and was deeply devoted to Him for the rest of her life. In this recording from Meherazad, she focuses first on the power of taking Baba’s name and seeking His help and companionship. She then talks about His suffering and His Amartithi.
Audio, 59:17
Meherazad, date unknown
Courtesy of Avatar Meher Baba Center of Southern California
Unbounded Love
This poignant footage provides a rare look at Baba’s Mandali—a mere ten days after the dropping of His body. In their raw, brave states, these disciples answer questions about Baba’s hints, His physical body and its crucifixion, His humiliation, His instructions, and their own personal anguish.
Video, 15:48
Courtesy of Sufism Reoriented.
“Prepare yourself to receive His love”
Adi K. Irani became a close disciple of Meher Baba in the early 1920’s and served as His secretary for many years. In this talk, introduced by Elizabeth Patterson, he begins by reciting and translating a prayer. He then speaks on a myriad of subjects related to spirituality in our everyday lives, including facing problems and attachments, and ultimately attaching ourselves only to Baba.
Audio, 44:12
Meher Center Meeting Place, April 29, 1979
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
Offering Our Imperfections
In this candid interview with Gary Kleiner, Eruch Jessawala, one of Meher Baba’s most intimate disciples, answers questions about how to live a life with Baba. This practical discussion includes subjects like humility, the importance of prayer and suffering, befriending our minds and offering our imperfections to our Beloved who is perfection personified.
Video, 49:46
Meherazad India, April 30, 1994
With permission from Sheriar Foundation
MEHERA, MEHER BABA’S BELOVED
In this video, Mehera shares treasured memories from her life with Baba. With early photographs, personal interviews, and rare film footage of Meher Baba and Mehera, it gives an insight into the life of matchless love that Mehera lived with Beloved Baba.
Video, 42:01
1998 Meher Prasad
Courtesy of Sheriar Foundation
Welcome to My World
In this fascinating talk, Mani shares Baba’s unique gestures, His use of the alphabet, and His often-used phrases. Her demonstrations are intermixed with humorous and revealing stories about life with the Avatar. The video ends with Mani showing Baba’s hand movements to one of His favorite songs: “Welcome to My World.”
Video, 49:36
Meherazad, India
Courtesy of Sheriar Foundation