Three Birthday Plays
On Baba’s birthday, three short plays by Joe DiSabatino were presented at the Meher Center Meeting Place. Witness a whimsical evening involving a life-and-death moment for two balloons, a highly unusual job interview, and the beginning of an unexpected world tour—always with an undercurrent of Meher Baba’s great love.
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Meher Center Meeting Place, February 25, 2023
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
Uploaded 3/3/2023
“Happy Birthday, Darling Baba”
In this delightful video, footage of dear Baba’s birthday celebration in 1966 is accompanied by the ‘Happy Birthday’ song which was played for Him each year at Meherazad.
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Meherazad, India 1966
Courtesy of Meherabad Moments
Uploaded 2/24/2023
Meher Baba Visits His Arangaon Lovers
This inspiring and joyous video by Bob Fredericks weaves together immortal footage of a visit Baba paid to His lovers in Arangaon in 1960 with a description of the visit by Baba’s sister Mani. We are transported to the little village near Meherabad as it receives God with immense celebration and love.
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Arangaon, India, January 2, 1960
Courtesy of Bob Fredericks
Uploaded 2/24/2023
“The chance to obey My order”
Mehernath Kalchuri is the son of Bhau Kalchuri, Meher Baba’s beloved watchman and author of Lord Meher. In this video, Mehernath shares countless stories demonstrating Baba’s love for His devotees and the lessons He taught them. For example, Baba once asked His Mandali member Vishnu to bring Him His alphabet board, and when Vishnu started walking uphill barefoot, Baba gave him His slippers. Vishnu said, “Baba, I will obey whatever you say, but those are God’s slippers, I can never wear them.” Baba teaches him the importance of truly obeying God’s word, and not just going along with cultural customs. This is just one short story from a treasure trove of Baba memories that truly makes you feel like you are right in the room, sitting and listening to Mehernath.
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Meher Center Meeting Place, June 15, 2013
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
Uploaded 2/17/2023
“He was very much at home with you”
In this talk given at Meher Center on Amartithi last week, Irwin Luck shares with us his firsthand account of being present at Baba’s internment in February 1969. Amidst his story, he weaves in details of his experiences meeting Baba in person, his father’s relationship with Baba, and an engaging explanation of the understanding of consciousness Baba imparted in him.
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Meher Center Meeting Place, January 31, 2023
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
Uploaded 2/10/2023
54th Amartithi Barn Program
Please join us for the Center’s celebration of Meher Baba’s 54th Amartithi. This hour in the Barn includes stories and songs about the Beloved, prayers and Arti, and fifteen minutes of silence in remembrance of His ever-present love.
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Meher Center Barn, January 31, 2023
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
Uploaded 2/3/2023
“I am Eruch, the slave of the Lord of Love”
Eruch was Baba’s right-hand man, and dedicated his life in service to his Master. In this beautiful and heartwarming clip taken at Meherabad during the 1996 Amartithi, Eruch grants us a glimpse into his inner journey of loving Baba.
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Meherabad, India
Courtesy of the AMBCSC Archives
Uploaded: 1/27/2023
“The Old Poet”
Robert Dreyfuss was fortunate enough to meet Meher Baba in 1965, after an arduous journey hitchhiking across the globe to meet his Beloved. He later returned to Meherabad to live and work, during which time he developed close relationships with many of the Mandali, one of whom was Francis Brabazon. Francis was an Australian Mandali member, poet, and deep lover of Meher Baba. In this recording from Mandali Hall in 2007, Robert sits with Meherwan Jessawalla, and shares memories of moments spent with Francis.
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Meherazad, India, 2007
Courtesy of Michael Le Page
Uploaded on 1/20/2023
“Just follow His instructions”
In this talk, Bhau Kalchuri, Baba’s Mandali member and night watchman, tells stories about being with Baba. He focuses especially on the challenging (and sometimes humorous) ways that Baba taught him to follow His orders, no matter what. Bhau also discusses writing Meher Baba’s biography, Lord Meher.
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Meher Center Meeting Place, July 3, 1995
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
Uploaded 1/13/2023
“He was seeing Himself in us and He was happy”
Leatrice Johnston, daughter of Darwin and Jeanne Shaw, shares some of the magical times her family spent with Meher Baba. From her first embrace with Baba at the Lagoon Cabin, to cleaning His house, to glimpsing the unfathomable silence of His presence, Baba gave her gift after gift of understanding and love.
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Meher Center Meeting Place, April 19, 1997
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
Uploaded 1/6/2023