“To be with You…Always”
In her quintessential effervescence, Mani shares vignettes from her childhood with her God Brother. This lovely audio from Mandali Hall in Meherazad includes the story of Baba granting Mani a wish; eating a lollipop with Baba; and Mani’s famous tricycle that she hoped Baba would give her for her birthday.
Audio, 35:02
Mandali Hall, Meherazad, India, August 23, 1981
Mandali Hall Talks, Used with Permission
“Baba’s ways are sweet”
Ali Akbar Shapurzaman, known as Aloba, became a disciple of Meher Baba in 1927 when he was a student at the Prem Ashram. He was known throughout his life for his passionate and fiery nature. Here, he shares a variety of stories about Meher Baba and His lovers, including stories about Meher Baba’s work during World War II and His connection with Iran.
Video, 40:12
Meher Center, April 1, 1988
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
Meher Baba at Brookgreen Gardens and the Delmonico Hotel
The first part of this offering is an informal recording by Mike Loftus of Meher Baba’s visit to Brookgreen Gardens. We hear highlights of the afternoon, including the joyful crowd moving through the gardens as Baba notes sculptural pieces; Baba stopping under a tree to describe a memory of Buddha’s enlightenment; and Tex Hightower giving Baba sandals he made. Later, the recording switches to a press conference at the Delmonico Hotel in New York. Baba covers topics including His silence, the Avatar, and God’s presence in everyone. At the end of the recording, Baba leaves the room and Adi K. Irani continues to answer questions.
Audio, 49:13
Brookgreen Gardens, Myrtle Beach, S.C. 1956
Delmonico Hotel, New York, N.Y. 1956
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
“God talking to Himself”
This program begins with a translation of a ghazal that Meher Baba wrote in Persian; Farhad Shafa reads the original, and Dot Pierpont follows with an English translation. Then, Dot speaks about a trip to Iran and her experiences with the Baba community there. Kitty Davy shares brief stories about her time with Baba, and about the experience of Katie Irani, one of Baba’s Mandali, in Japan. The program ends with another reading of Baba’s poem, and a heartfelt rendition of a song by Rumi.
Audio, 49:49
Meher Center, June 1, 1970
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
“Good Bye Baba”
Katie Irani, one of Meher Baba’s close Eastern Mandali, talks here about Baba’s announcement of the New Life. She shares her shock, and His order for Katie to go to Bombay and get a job. All who were left behind were still under Him even though He claimed that they would never see Him again. This video displays the love, obedience and surrender expected of His disciples during the New Life and after. Katie’s story ends with humor and a beautiful Huma Ghazal.
Video, 36:24
Meher Center, July 26, 1991
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
“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