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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.

“The search was always relentless”

In this multi-faceted talk, Naosherwan Anzar begins by describing a trip he made to Iran to learn about Meher Baba’s heritage for His biography, meeting ardent lovers of Baba and learning about His father and grandfather. He then goes back to another epoch of his life, describing his zealous spiritual yearnings as a teenager, and how Baba took him in hand. He makes clear how his meetings with Baba, and Baba’s constant love and direction, led him to become the person he is and do the work he still does today.

Video, 1:06:10
Meher Center Meeting Place, December 28, 1996
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives

“Baba wants our simple, childlike Love”

In Part Two of this talk by Rhoda and Adi Dubash, Rhoda ends her story with her deep sense of conviction of Baba as God in Human form and Adi begins his story. Adi first found out about Baba from his cousin Minoo Bharucha and took to Him without any doubts. He did not meet Baba until years later. The talk diversifies into the topics of Baba groups, Baba’s Manifestation and following of His orders.

Audio, 46:43
Meher Center, March 12, 1970
Courtesy of the Avatar Meher Baba Center of Southern California

Meher Baba in Dehradun

In this silent version of the film taken in Dehradun in 1954, Meher Baba is seen greeting His lovers with Prasad and embraces; receiving offerings of garlands, music, and love; and giving his priceless companionship.

Video, 5:49
From the DVD Lord of Love
Courtesy of Sheriar Foundation

Silence Day at Meher Center: A Written Story – By Wendy Haynes Connor

First published in Divya Vani in September 1966, this article written by
Wendy Haynes, then aged fifteen, gives a glimpse into the celebration of Silence Day at Meher Center during Beloved Baba’s lifetime. Rich with Baba’s own words about His silence, His cable to Elizabeth and Kitty on the occasion of the 41st anniversary of His silence and the beautiful details of the community and surroundings at the Center, this is an inspiring piece for commemorating this day.

“Baba’s Silence was so natural”

In this brief talk, Meherjee Karkaria, a close lover who first met Baba in 1923, speaks about the power of Baba’s silence, and the beauty and creativity of His continual communication.

Audio, 4:41
1980, place unknown
Courtesy of the Avatar Meher Baba Center of Southern California

“Baba is a life to be led”

A.K. Kasthuri learned about Meher Baba in 1930 in Madras when he was five years old. In this talk, he describes moments from his lifetime with the Master—his seven days at Baba’s 1955 Men’s Sahavas; how his connection with Baba influenced his choice of career; the moment at a train station when Baba first met his baby daughter; and other stories that have had deep meaning for him, his family, and the Madras Baba community.

Video, 46:50
Meher Center Meeting Place, April 3, 1999
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives

“My Love story with Baba”

Rhoda and Adi Dubash were old time lovers of Baba who later resided in Meherabad. In part one of this talk, Adi shares what being a Baba lover means to him, then passing the baton to Rhoda who shares her story of coming to Baba. The story begins with calling out to the impersonal God when she was in danger, being hell bent on not being involved with Meher Baba and then discovering her husband Adi’s love for Baba. In a state of turmoil, she silently challenged Meher Baba in her heart for Him to prove His Godhood. And there started a love story.

Audio, 46:04
Washington, D.C., July 19, 1978
Courtesy of the Avatar Meher Baba Center of Southern California

His Ways Are Unfathomable

This video of Eruch Jessawala takes place in Mandali Hall at Meherazad over the 1991 pilgrim season. Eruch, who lived with Baba as one of His close Mandali beginning in 1938, tells a variety of stories that reflect Baba’s humanity, divinity, and unfathomable love.

Video, 1:04:01
Mandali Hall, Meherazad, India, 1991
Used with permission from Sheriar Press