“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.
Video, 47:46
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.
Video, 57:13
Meher Center Meeting Place, April 19, 1997
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
Uploaded 1/6/2023
Seven Names of God
This beautiful prayer-song-chant was composed by Meher Baba. The haunting melody supports the beautiful names of God: HARI – PARAMATMA – ALLAH – AHURAMAZDA – GOD – YEZDAN – HU. Meher Baba said all these names are one and that all religions of the world are like “beads on one string.” In this video we hear Meher Baba’s closest women disciples singing this poignant chant in His Tomb-Shrine from a recording most likely made in the 1980s.
Video, 6:21
Meherabad, India
Courtesy of Meher Filmworks
Uploaded on 12/30/2022
“He is Everything—EVERYTHING”
In this chat with beloved Center caretakers Fred and Ella Winterfeldt, the couple shares their story of first meeting Meher Baba; funny and poignant moments they had with Him; and the power of His love in their own lives and the lives of the young people at the Center.
Video, 57:44
Myrtle Beach, S.C., 1971
Courtesy of the Irwin Luck Interview Series
Uploaded on 12/30/2022
“So beautiful”
In this timeless video segment, Mehera reminisces about the early days with her Beloved. She moves from a humorous incident of using a very unusual mortar and pestle to grind cardamom for a dish for Baba, to the lovely sound of the Beloved’s singing voice, to the first time that Baba asked her what she was thinking. In each word and gesture, her matchless love shines through.
Video, 8:51
Meherazad India
Courtesy of Michael Le Page
Uploaded on 12/23/2022
“His Real and Constant Presence”
This charming video captures an afternoon in Mandali Hall with Baba’s sister Mani in 1989. Mani shares humorous incidents of life with Baba that give an intimate glimpse of His ways. The stories include anecdotes about Elizabeth Patterson and Kitty Davy, two of Baba’s lovers who were integral to the development and care of Meher Center.
Video, 47:55
Mandali Hall, Meherazad, India, September 19, 1989
Courtesy of Sheriar Foundation
Uploaded on 12/16/2022
“Baba would retaliate with love”
In this humorous and moving talk, Irwin Luck shares the story of how he came to Meher Baba. From reading Listen, Humanity at a library in New York, to his initial correspondence with Baba, to a series of miraculous property sales, to being interrogated by a foul-mouthed police sergeant at the request of his father, we experience the twists and turns of Irwin’s path to the Beloved. Then we hear about the moment when Irwin finally met Baba, and how Baba’s love changed him—and, ultimately, his family.
Video, 1:18:02
Meher Center Meeting Place, November 24, 2022
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
Uploaded on 12/16/2022
“Every day of our lives is a spiritual power that is helping us”
In 1927, Meher Baba established the Meher Ashram, a full academic and spiritual academy, in Meherabad. In this interview conducted by Irwin Luck in 1971, Khodayar Namiranian—sitting alongside fellow students Esfandiar Vesali and Sheriar Mehrabanpour—shares a glimpse into the lives of the boys who attended the school, and their utter devotion to Meher Baba.
Video, 10:00
Iran, 1971
Courtesy of the Irwin Luck Interview Series
Uploaded on 12/2/2022
“I’ve never felt such lovely dancing in my life”
In this video, Margaret Craske, devoted disciple of Meher Baba, acclaimed dancer, choreographer and teacher of ballet, delights us with tales of reading mystery novels to Baba. She tells stories of orders given to her by Baba as well as some tearful lessons learned. She reveals Baba’s response when she said to Him, “Let’s leave the universe and have some fun, Baba!” and the dance class that ensued.
Video, 37:26
Courtesy of the Avatar Meher Baba Center of Southern California
Uploaded on 11/25/2022
“Making our way towards Him”
In this sweet and inspiring talk given in the Barn, Wendy Connor shares a “potpourri” of stories and quotes with young adult Sahavasees. She talks about her time at the East-West Gathering with Baba; the shining example of Baba’s Eastern and Western lovers; and, always, the constant blessed work of remembering and pleasing God.
Video, 38:51
Meher Center Young Adult Sahavas, November 2022
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
Uploaded on 11/18/2022