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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.
Childhood Stories from Mani
Mani, Baba’s sister, was one of Baba’s close Mandali and also a delightful storyteller. From the time she was a child, she longed for nothing more than to spend her life with Him in His ashram. In this audio recording, Mani tells two entertaining and profound stories about skipping ropes, tricycles, and Meher Baba.
Audio, 16:17
Meherazad, India
Courtesy of the Avatar Meher Baba Center of Southern California
“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