“He’s willing to accept each of us”
Bal Natu was a dear disciple of Meher Baba starting in 1943. Baba gave him permission to visit at any time, so Bal spent time with Him at Meherazad and Guruprasad whenever he had time off from his job as a schoolteacher. In this recording, Bal tells stories to a group of young Baba-lovers in Mandali Hall. From tales about the history of the hall itself, to his own humorous and loving moments with the Master, Bal’s tales are full of what he calls “Vitamin M.”
Audio, 44:21
Meherazad India, July 26, 1990
Courtesy of Avatar Meher Baba Center of Southern California
“Laughter belongs to Him”
Mani Irani, Baba’s sister, tells hilarious jokes at Mandali Hall. After the room is tearing up with laughter, she shares the meaning of offering things to Baba, even something as small as a joke because He wants it. She then segways most profoundly into the subject of our longings and struggles that are rewarded with His patience and His love.
Audio, 18:59
Meherazad, India, July 27, 1985
Used with permission from Mandali Hall Talks
“He lives your individual lives with you”
Don Stevens was a close disciple of Baba and author of several books about Him. In this audio, he talks about practicing Baba’s presence in our daily lives while intermixing stories from his personal meetings with Baba and Eruch Jessawala. He shares his thoughts about feeling Baba’s presence through remembrance, while reading His words, working for Him, and during crises in our lives.
Audio, 25:59
Meher Center, October 27, 1973
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
“Sometime, somewhere, somehow”
Adi Arjani grew up in Bombay and moved to Karachi where he first heard of Baba while meeting with his prospective wife, Dolly, who told him, “I belong to Meher Baba.” Despite his Parsi Zoroastrian faith, his inner appeals to Ahuramazda were answered by Baba and he slowly began to notice Baba’s presence inwardly. Finally, he had Baba’s darshan in 1955 and thus began a long life dedicated to the Master.
Audio, 35:18
Meher Center, June 25, 1973
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
“Every day, He knocks on our doors”
Elizabeth C. Patterson lovingly welcomes W.D. Kain home to Meher Center during his world tour in 1970 spreading Meher Baba’s name and message. He tells of Baba’s connection to him through dreams even before meeting Him in Kashmir in 1944. Mr. Kain relates his reverence and pure conviction in Baba’s divinity and omnipotence while giving thoughtful insights on remembering and loving Meher Baba as our true Master.
Audio, 52:20
Meher Center, August 27, 1970
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
“It shows on His face”
Arnavaz Dadachanji first met Meher Baba as a child in 1927 and was deeply devoted to Him for the rest of her life. In this recording from Meherazad, she focuses first on the power of taking Baba’s name and seeking His help and companionship. She then talks about His suffering and His Amartithi.
Audio, 59:17
Meherazad, date unknown
Courtesy of Avatar Meher Baba Center of Southern California
“Prepare yourself to receive His love”
Adi K. Irani became a close disciple of Meher Baba in the early 1920’s and served as His secretary for many years. In this talk, introduced by Elizabeth Patterson, he begins by reciting and translating a prayer. He then speaks on a myriad of subjects related to spirituality in our everyday lives, including facing problems and attachments, and ultimately attaching ourselves only to Baba.
Audio, 44:12
Meher Center Meeting Place, April 29, 1979
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
East West Gathering
In November 1962, Meher Baba held the East-West gathering, a long-awaited darshan program uniting His Eastern and Western lovers at Guruprasad in Poona. This is a rough audio recording of part of the program. While sections might not be easy to understand, perhaps it will provide glimmers of that incomparable time, starting with the whole group singing “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” and ending with an impromptu discourse on the long journey of the soul, interpreted by Eruch Jessawala.
Audio, 38:05
Guruprasad, Poona, India, 1962
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
“To be with You…Always”
In her quintessential effervescence, Mani shares vignettes from her childhood with her God Brother. This lovely audio from Mandali Hall in Meherazad includes the story of Baba granting Mani a wish; eating a lollipop with Baba; and Mani’s famous tricycle that she hoped Baba would give her for her birthday.
Audio, 35:02
Mandali Hall, Meherazad, India, August 23, 1981
Mandali Hall Talks, Used with Permission
WBAI Radio Program, February 1976
This recording is a celebration of Meher Baba’s birthday In 1976 hosted by renowned religious scholar Lex Hixon. It features many of Baba’s followers in America, and is a wonderful blend of brief yet concise interviews, well-loved music, and readings of Baba’s messages. This historic program concludes with a beautiful recitation of “O Parvardigar.”
Audio, 59:08
WBAI Radio program, February 22, 1976
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives