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October 8, 1988

by Ali Akbar Shapurzaman (Aloba)

Mandali Hall
Meherazad, India

TRANSCRIPTION INSTRUCTIONS
A.) Find the BOLDED title below to select and click to open the pdf transcript.
B.) On the right side of this webpage (below for mobile), select and play the talk with the same title.
C.) Read along as you listen to Aloba’s talk.

Note: Only BOLDED titles have transcriptions.

1. Life with Baba

2. Life with Baba

  • 46:09
    A discussion about Meher Baba’s omnipresence and the protection He provides to His devotees. Several stories are shared, including a woman who was saved from an attacker by a cow after calling out to Baba, a man who was spared from a robbery by a Baba badge, and a waitress who was protected from an attack after a dream. These stories illustrate the belief that Baba hears and responds to His devotees’ calls for help. A woman working at a telephone exchange in Nagpur was afraid to walk home alone after her night shifts. Remembering Meher Baba’s words, she called out to Him for help when she encountered danger. She heard multiple voices saying “We are coming,” which scared away the threat. Elizabeth, a devoted follower of Baba, discovered a rose Baba had given her twenty years prior, on the same date as a significant accident. This revelation highlighted Baba’s divine plan and protection. Eruch shared a story about Baba’s preference for being loved as a woman loves, a sentiment reciprocated by both male and female followers. Mani recounts a story about a lost package of Baba’s photos, which she believed was meant to be lost. She later gave a similar photo to the intended recipient, who felt it was more meaningful to receive it later. Mani also shares a story about losing a gold sari pin, which Baba said was a good thing, and another about losing a ring, which the recipient believed was meant to be lost.
  • 46:02
    A man recounts losing a diamond ring and the subsequent events, including his son finding it and the antique shop undervaluing it. This story prompts a discussion about the power of Meher Baba’s touch, with Mani sharing a memory of Baba touching a box of photos, declaring that his touch extended beyond the physical contact. This leads to a reflection on the boundless nature of Baba’s blessings and the contrast between human attachment and divine generosity. A woman received a silver ring with “Avatar Meher Baba” engraved inside from a jeweler who admired her love for Baba. She was concerned about the ring carrying impressions, but Eruch reassured her that Baba’s name would neutralize any negative impressions. The conversation then shifted to the popularity of the song “Don’t Worry, Be Happy,” which is seen as a way Baba is spreading His message of happiness and acceptance. Sarah introduces a BBC Education project, a series of programs about human rights for young Europeans. The programs, created in collaboration with the Council of Europe, aim to educate young people about their rights under the European Convention on Human Rights and encourage them to protect their identities. The excerpt played features a young Turkish student discussing his efforts to organize a European self-help group for minorities. A tabla player performs, followed by applause and another song.