“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’s Call
Edited by Chris Riger from the original 35 mm footage, this film features the 1954 men’s savahas at Meherabad, India, which came to be know as the “Three Incredible Weeks.” Narrated by Darwin Shaw, an early American devotee of Meher Baba and an attendee at the event, the film succeeds beautifully in conveying the spirit of the savahas.
Video, 34:47
Courtesy of Sheriar Foundation.
Bill LePage
Bill LePage first met Meher Baba in 1954. Over the years he has visited Meher Center from Australia as a guest and a guest speaker. He has also been a special guest at the Youth Sahavas for twelve years in a row! Here, he continues the tradition by reading his reflections about Baba’s continuing love and presence and the strength that He provides us with.
Video, 18:17
Zoom Recording, November 15, 2020
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
Wendy Connor
Wendy Connor first met Meher Baba when He visited the Center in 1958. She has spoken about her experiences of His love at Youth Sahavas gatherings throughout the years, as well as at the Young Adult Sahavas. This year, she shares a powerful statement that Mani made about following Baba, and an order that Baba gave her at the East-West gathering in 1962.
Video, 8:48
Zoom Recording, November 15, 2020
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
“Being cheerful is an act of trust”
In this talk at the Shrine club in Myrtle Beach to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of her meeting Meher Baba, Wendy Haynes Connor recalls the profound moment of that first meeting as a six-year-old girl, then her time with Him at the birthday party at Meher Center and finally at the East-West Gathering in 1962. This warm storytelling is rich with childlike wonder and memorable details, while also sharing her family’s journey to finding the Ancient One, together.
Video, 1:07:02
Myrtle Beach, Shrine Club May 22, 2008
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives