“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
“The Avatar is the Joker”
In this audio, Bal Natu talks about playing cards with Meher Baba. On several occasions, he played the game La Risque that Baba loved so much. While it is entertaining to hear about Baba playing cards, everything that the Avatar does has a deeper meaning. Bal shares Baba’s explanations of the spiritual path through the deck of cards and how each card represents the characters on the path.
Audio; 05:14
Meherazad, India, August 24th, 1980
Courtesy of Mandali Hall Talks
Uploaded 9/13/2024
Baba’s Kitty – A True Friend
In this very intimate and sweet video, we see Kitty Davy over the years with close friends in Myrtle Beach. This video commemorates her birthday and ends with the celebration of her hundredth birthday. Beyond all, it gives us a glimpse into her loving friendship and the impact she had on everyone she met.
Video, 12:34
Courtesy of Sheriar Foundation
Uploaded 8/30/2024
“His Fragrance is at His tomb”
In this short audio, Eruch Jessawala is asked about the importance of Baba’s tomb. In his ever eloquent style, Eruch weaves beautiful words on a string of love to display the power of the places where Baba spent most of His time. He shares the meaning of His fragrance, and why we need to come back to renew our association with His presence and physical form. He also mentions Meher Center as such a place.
Audio; 13:42
Meherazad, India, August, 1980
Courtesy of Mandali Hall Talks
Uploaded: 8/23/24