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In this short heartfelt video, Leonard Willoughby describes his first meeting with Meher Baba at the Delmonico Hotel in 1956. He had prepared many questions to ask Baba. However, Baba was not taking questions. After receiving numerous embraces from Baba during the filming of a newsreel, Leonard realized that he no longer had any questions; he was in a state of bliss.

Video, 12:44

New York, October 24,1971

Courtesy of the Irwin Luck Interview Series

Uploaded on 8/5/2022

Rhoda Dubash, an old time lover of Baba, shares the meaning of faith as explained by Baba. She shares a vignette to demonstrate that Baba expects nothing short of 100% faith. If we do so, He promises to carry our burden on His shoulders. Finally, she shares a humorous story about her son and Baba, bringing home Baba’s profound message on faith.

Audio, 12:21

Meherazad India, August 5, 1989

Courtesy of the Avatar Meher Baba Center of Southern California

Uploaded on 8/5/2022

In September 1954 Meher Baba invited 968 men to Meherabad to hear His Final Declaration. The meetings began with Baba embracing all who were present. He stated that they were embracing for the last time. This is a beautiful art film in slow motion focusing only on those embraces.

Video, 11:54

Courtesy of Bob Fredericks

Uploaded on 7/22/2022

 uploaded on 7/22/2022

Naja Rustom Irani was Meher Baba’s cousin (the sister of Pendu and daughter of Baba’s aunt Piroja and uncle Masaji). She was also part of His intimate Mandali from the early days on. Naja was Baba’s cook at His ashram and Meher Baba called her His Martha. Here, she narrates simple incidents of being with God in Human form: cooking for Him, playing games with Him, experiencing His silence and entertaining Him to lighten His universal burden.

Video, 37:21

Meherazad India, May 19, 1971

Courtesy of the Irwin Luck Interview Series

Uploaded on 7/22/2022

In this talk, Liz Sacalis and her sister Virginia Sadowsky tell the touching and often humorous stories of their relationship with Meher Baba. They describe their time with Baba at Meher Spiritual Center in 1956 and 1958, and their lessons of learning to be alert and ready for Baba – no matter what. Virginia describes how she came to the realization that “He was the reason that the universe came into being.”

Audio, 1:00:32

Meher Center, May 25, 1988

Courtesy of the Avatar Meher Baba Center of Southern California

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Uploaded on 7/22/2022

In this video, Ella Marks talks about her life with Baba, learning ballet from Margaret Craske and meeting Meher Baba in 1956 and 1958. She shares how Miss Craske demonstrated spirituality not through discourses but stories and actions. From Margaret, she learned how the ego stood in the way of Baba and many reflections followed that realization. Poignantly, she refers to the passage of time where hardships are real but Baba is always present awakening us to love.

Uploaded on 7/15/2022

Here are three vignettes gleaned from a talk given by Kitty Davy, Darwin Shaw and Lyn Ott at Meher Spiritual Center in 1979. Darwin speaks of the search for the Center and the pioneering spirit of those involved in its development. Lyn talks of how the Center remains the same even though there has been constant change and improvements. Kitty provides a lively account of her role and the instructions given by Meher Baba on maintaining special buildings. Finally, all three contribute to a discussion on the significance of Meher Baba’s Tomb.

Audio, 22:40

Meher Spiritual Center, 1979

Courtesy of the Avatar Meher Baba Center of Southern California

Uploaded on 7/15/2022