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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.
“He is immeasurable”
Adi K. Irani was Meher Baba’s secretary and close disciple. In this recording, he talks about the futility of logic when it comes to understanding the Avatar. God is to be loved, “not a thing to be squeezed through logic,” Adi says. Instead, we must create the circumstances—for ourselves and others—to feel God’s love.
Audio; 13:05
Meher Baba Bookstore, Hermosa Beach, CA, May 1970
Courtesy of Mandali Hall Talks
To read the full transcript, click here.
Uploaded 11/15/2024
Meher Baba Of Ahmednagar: His Life in Historical Perspective, Part 8
In part eight of this series about Meher Baba’s life in historical perspective, Jamie Newell explores the phase of Baba’s life from 1952 to 1958. After sharing an overview of the historical context of the world in these years, Jamie focuses on Baba’s three final visits to the West, including His inauguration of the Meher Center in Myrtle Beach as well as Avatar’s Abode in Australia. He delves into Baba’s public announcement that He is Avatar of the Age. And lastly, he examines Meher Baba’s two automobile accidents, one in America and one in India, and the lasting impact they had on Baba’s life and work.
Video, 1:15:09
On Zoom, October 28th, 2024
Meher Spiritual Center Archives
Uploaded 11/8/2024
Mani plays the Sitar
In this beautiful recording from Mandali Hall in Meherazad, Mani plays a piece on the sitar that she tells us Gulmai often played.
Audio; 4:14
Meherazad, India, October 1972
Courtesy of Mandali Hall Talks
Uploaded 11/8/2024
“Baba’s love of fun and humor is infinitely appealing”
In this humorous talk, Steve Klein weaves together stories of Baba, the mandali, and his own thoughtfully entertaining insights, all of which circle around the theme of how best to love Him.
Video, 57:26
Meeting Place at Meher Center, October 18th, 2024
Meher Spiritual Center Archives
Uploaded 11/1/2024
“I always wanted to relieve the suffering of Christ”
Adele Wolkin first met Baba in 1952 at Meher Center. She was a nurse by profession and also took care of Baba’s close disciples. Under Baba’s direction, Adele served as a nurse in India and later as a teacher in New York. In this audio, Adele talks about meeting Baba, feeling called to serve Him and working to relieve His suffering by working with Dr. Goher in her capacity as a nurse. She shares reflections on life with Baba and some unknown details that Baba shared about Jesus’ disciples and the saints.
Audio; 23:23
South East Gathering, GA, April, 2000
Courtesy of Mandali Hall Talks
For full transcript, click here
Uploaded 11/1/2024
“Truly His gifts are limitless”
Meheru Irani was born to followers of Meher Baba, and spent her whole life loving Him. In this video, she shares stories of her earliest memories of the Avatar, up to the point where Baba grants her permission to join His mandali. Filled with humor and whimsical reminiscence, Meheru takes us back to a childhood spent in the presence of God.
Video, 36:47
California, 1993
Courtesy of The AMBCSC Archives
Uploaded 10/25/2024
“I’m glad God has an address”
Meher Baba said, “Drugs are harmful spiritually, mentally and physically.” With this message, Baba sent Robert Dreyfuss back from India to the United States in 1965 where he, Allen Cohen and Rick Chapman were charged to spread this message across America. In this humorous talk filled with banter, wit and shared memories, Robert and Allen recount their experiences in the 1960s as they attempted to fulfill Baba’s order and spread His message on drugs in the West.
Video, 1:22:34
Meeting Place at Meher Center, October 10th, 2003
Meher Spiritual Center Archives
Uploaded 10/18/2024
“He was stern but loving”
In this recording, Faredoon Driver, nicknamed ‘Padri’ by Baba, shares stories of the early days as a disciple at Manzil-E-Meem. He tells tales of a long foot march from Pune to Bombay, and Baba’s early lessons in literal obedience.
Audio; 14:30
Meherabad, India, October 29th, 1975
Courtesy of Mandali Hall Talks
Uploaded 10/18/2024
“I experienced a breath of freedom”
In this delightful audio, Mani Irani talks about the New Life. She starts with the story of Dr. Ghani’s willingness to come on the New life despite his lack of physical endurance. Ghani struggled to walk long distances and had to use a walking stick until Baba exercised His compassion. Mani goes on to talk about the depth of the New Life and experiencing the freedom that Baba talked about within the bindings.
Audio; 08:33
Meherazad, India, October 3rd, 1991
Courtesy of Mandali Hall Talks
For the transcript of this audio, please click here
Uploaded 10/11/2024
“We are already whole within”
Darwin Shaw first met Meher Baba in 1934, and remained a devoted disciple for the rest of his life. From 1989-2005, those visiting Meher Center may have been lucky enough to attend one of his Discourse meetings. In this recording, Darwin reads two sections: “The Destiny of the Reincarnating Individual,” and “The Avatar.” He follows up by answering questions, as well as with a few stories from his own experiences with his Beloved.
Video, 1:12:39
Meher Center, January 4, 2002
Meher Spiritual Center Archives
Uploaded 10/11/2024