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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 New Life: Then and Now Part Three
In part three of this series, Ward Parks focuses on the part of the New Life set in North India, particularly Dehradun and New Delhi. He also explores Baba’s work with sadhus at the Kumbh Mela, internal conflicts, the intensive Labor Phase and the ghee business. Throughout, Ward uses Baba’s words on the New Life to recreate the unmatchable atmosphere.
Video, 1:29:15
Meeting Place at Meher Center, October 19th, 2024
Meher Spiritual Center Archives
Uploaded: 1/24/2025
“Leave it to Him”
Francis Brabazon was an Australian poet and artist who first heard of Meher Baba in the late 1940s, and after several years of trying, was able to meet Him in Myrtle Beach in 1952. He went on to live with Baba in India, and became a member of His mandali. At Meher Baba’s request, Francis wrote what was to become his most significant work, entitled “Stay with God.” Meher Baba said that it was “the most important book after God Speaks.” In this audio, we hear the master poet read out a section of the his book which pleased Baba so much.
Audio, 15:32
Location and date unknown
Courtesy of Mandali Hall Talks
Uploaded 1/24/2025
The New Life: Then and Now Part Two
In part two of this series, Ward Parks dives into the launching of the New life and the training period. He covers the four phases: the Labor, Begging, Langoti and Gypsy Lives. Along with many other profound reflections, Ward also reflects on writings by Baba and Ghani, including the eternal classical Baba song – the Song of the New life.
Video, 1:31:01
Meeting Place at Meher Center, October 18th, 2024
Meher Spiritual Center Archives
Uploaded 1/17/2025
“But for us it was timeless”
In this brief recording, Darwin Shaw—a long time lover of Meher Baba—describes with heartfelt adoration what it was like to be in the presence of the Avatar.
Audio, 3:07
Location unknown, September 21st, 1974
Courtesy of Mandali Hall Talks
Uploaded 1/17/2025
The New Life: Then and Now Part One
In October of 2024, Ward Parks gave a six-part presentation at Meher Center on the phase of Baba’s life He referred to as “The New Life.” We will be sharing each session in the Center’s offerings over the coming weeks. In this first session, Ward presents a general overview of this time-period in Baba’s work, laying the ground work to dive deeper in the following sessions.
Video, 7:32
Meeting Place, Meher Center, October 18th, 2024
Meher Spiritual Center Archives
Uploaded 1/10/2025
“What is Baba’s Will?”
In this profound audio, Adi K Irani and Meherjee Karkaria throw light on the eternal question, “What is Baba’s will?” With examples, they address, the difference between individual will and Baba’s will. Going on to answer another great questions: How can we then incorporate His will guided by His light into our own free will?
Audio; 16:27
Meher Baba Bookstore, Pasadena, May 1970
Courtesy of The AMBCSC Archives
Uploaded 1/10/2025
Meher Baba of Ahmednagar His Life in Historical Perspective Part Ten
In the last talk of this well-loved series, Jamie Newell speaks about Meher Baba’s passing of the body, the great darshan, the Mandali Era, the preservation of Baba’s legacy, and the worldwide growth of the Meher Baba movement as it continues to grow today.
Video, 1:09:23
On Zoom, December 15th, 2024
Meher Spiritual Center Archives
Uploaded 1/3/2025
October Virtual Sahavas Music Program
On October 6th, 2024, the Center hosted a Virtual Sahavas filled with stories, music, community sharing, and an outpouring of love for the Beloved. In this recording, Jamie Newell, Angela Lee Chen and Cliff Hackford delight us with a musical feast for the ears devoted to Meher Baba.
Video, 38:27
On Zoom, October 6th, 2024
Meher Spiritual Center Archives
Uploaded 1/3/2025
“It is not easy to obey Him”
In this footage from 1971, Eruch dictates common phrases of Meher Baba’s while Mani delightfully and with great expression translates into Baba’s hand gestures. Eruch then goes on to share a selection of stories relating to the difficulty of obeying Baba 100%.
Video, 41:19
Meherazad, India 1971
Courtesy of The AMBCSC Archives
Note: The audio and video components of this footage were recorded separately. Due to the age of the film, you will notice issues with the audio and video syncing.
Meher Baba of Ahmednagar: His Life in Historical Perspective, Part 9
In part nine of this series, Jamie Newell explores the final decade of Meher Baba’s life in His physical form. He focuses on Baba’s continued physical suffering resulting from his automobile accidents, His intense seclusion, and a look at His stated goal of completing His universal spiritual work for humanity. In addition, Jamie touches on the significance of the East-West Gathering, as well as Meher Baba’s message on drugs.
Video, 1:21:10
On Zoom, November 17th, 2024
Meher Spiritual Center Archives
Uploaded 12/20/2024