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December 31, 1986 and January 1, 1987

by Andy Muir

Meherabad, 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 Andy’s talk.

Note: Only BOLDED titles have transcriptions.

1. His Trip to India, 1 of 2

2. His Trip to India, 2 of 2

3. Morning Arti and Songs

4. Personal Reflections at Meherabad

  • 2:59
    1. His Trip to India, 1 of 2
    Andy Muir sits on the front porch of Villoo Villa on New Year's Eve, describing local wildlife such as hummingbirds, hawks, and parrots along with the blooming gulmohar tree. He observes neighborhood children flying tailless kites and playing cricket across nearby fields before planning a nap ahead of the evening's party.
  • 7:57
    2. His Trip to India, 2 of 2
    Andy Muir recounts recovering from an upset stomach, shopping for mementos, and watching local women perform strenuous road labor, contrasting their hardship with modern American conveniences. He reflects on the cooperative nature of local driving, discusses losing weight on Indian food, and confirms his upcoming departure from Poona after learning his flight cannot be changed for Amartithi.
  • 19:14
    3. Morning Arti and Songs
    Pilgrims gather in the morning to recite the Parvardigar and Repentance prayers, sing the Gujarati aarti, and chant acclamations honoring Meher Baba. The gathering transitions into acoustic devotional songs in English and Hindi celebrating Baba.
  • 14:08
    4. Personal Reflections at Meherabad
    There is collective singing of devotional songs by pilgrims and mandali at Meherabad. followed by collective shouts of "Avatar Meher Baba Ki Jai!" The gathering then sings the hymn "I Love to Tell the Story" with acoustic accompaniment, ending with repeated acclamations of Baba's name