“He is the answer to all questions”
Left to right: Adele Wolkin, Filis Fredrick, Mani Irani (Meher Baba’s sister), Rita Lukes, Charmaine Duce, Meher Baba, Mehera J. Irani, Delia DeLeon, Meheru Irani.
Filis Fredrick lived in New York and first met Meher Baba at the Meher Center in 1952. She was a great devotee, archivist and editor of the Awakener Magazine dedicated to Meher Baba. In this audio recording, she talks about the early years of the Center, sharing details such as wearing large boots to be able to walk through the wilderness of what would become the Center, and helping dedicate the property to Baba by calling His name and inscribing it with shells. She was present during Baba’s first arrival and received His invitation to be His guest at the Center. Elizabeth Patterson also chimes in with spontaneous details to convey how much Meher Baba loved His Center.
Audio, 31:47
Meher Center Library, May 2, 1971
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
“He is Compassion Itself”
Charles Haynes first met Meher Baba in 1958 at the Meher Center, when he was eight years old. In this video, he shares the personal story of what it was like to fall into the arms of the Master for the first time, and find someone he wanted to be around forever. Charles goes on to relate his process of trying to get close to Baba—from attempting to be physically near Him, to learning to seek Him in his own heart.
Video, 1:17:16
Meher Center Meeting Place, May 27, 1995
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
“We held on to His hands, for dear life”
Fred and Ella Winterfeldt (fondly called “Fredella” by Meher Baba) came to the United States from Germany and learned of Baba in 1948. In 1971, they moved to the Meher Center and touched the hearts of many with their love. In this audio recording, Fred talks of his deep search for God, and their first meeting with Baba in 1952 at the Meher Center, when Ella ran into Baba’s arms and Baba invited them into His intimate family. This intimacy is revealed in Baba’s coming over to their home in New York to watch television, playing marbles with Fred in Meherabad, and many more profound and simple details of their lives.
Audio, 1:10:25
Meher Center, October 1974
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
“Baba called me near”
Roshan Kerawala was Eruch Jessawala’s cousin, a member of a family deeply connected with the Master. In this video, she recounts stories of her life lived with Baba. From being a young girl and having Baba carry her up Meherabad Hill on His shoulders, to Baba’s encouragement to get married and have children of her own, every stage of Roshan’s life centered around her intimacy with the Beloved. Her talk is also filled with funny incidents, and ends with her singing one of Baba’s favorite songs.
Video, 1:19:33
Meher Center Meeting Place, November 30, 1996
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives