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Videos are posted in the order they were sent out in the Weekly Offerings & Monthly Newsletters, with the most recent collection first.
“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
“A joyous going forward”
In this recording, Mani Irani, Meher Baba’s sister, tackles the topic of death. She shares with us how death is a joyous occasion for the departed, even if it is painful for those left behind. She helps us understand with anecdotes about Baba’s own dealings with death throughout His lifetime, and His repeated message that death is no different than changing clothes; that death is always a relief for the soul who has moved on. As Mani says, “It’s always … a joyous going forward. It’s never anything else.”
Audio, 11:58
Mandali Hall, Meherazad, India, August 10, 1985
Courtesy of Mandali Hall Talks
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
“His eyes were diamonds”
Join the participants of Young Adult Sahavas for a love-filled rendition of “Diamonds,” a favorite Sahavas song.
Video, 4:46
Meher Center Young Adult Sahavas, November 2022
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
Uploaded on 11/18/2022
“The most outstanding person”
In this video, Louis and Vivian Agostini share glimpses of their experiences with Baba. Louis worked for Paul Brunton, the spiritual thinker who wrote The Search for Secret India. Initially, Louis was put off by Brunton’s unflattering description of Meher Baba. But when Louis read God Speaks, its “depth and simplicity” changed the course of his life. Vivian, an artist, describes her deep desire to create a likeness of Baba. She eventually created a small Baba medal trying to capture the “unforgettable grandeur of expression in His eyes.” Mani told her that Baba was very pleased with it, and that it was one of the best portraits done of Him.
Video, 20:53
Brooklyn, NY, August 4, 1971
Courtesy of the Irwin Luck Interview Series
Uploaded on 11/11/2022
“Everything that happens to me is Baba’s wish”
In part two of this talk, Mehroo Billimoria shares several meaningful experiences with Meher Baba, starting with her daughter’s encounter with Him following a severe case of diphtheria. She goes on to talk about humorous incidents that took place around Baba, Baba’s understanding of her eldest son (who ended up taking care of her at the end of her life), and a special encounter with Baba in 1956.
Audio, 23:18
Meherabad, India, 1980’s
Courtesy of Mandali Hall Talks
Uploaded on 11/11/2022