Mani recounts a visit to Ruby Falls in Tennessee, where a red waterfall left Mani with an uneasy feeling. This feeling resurfaced during the 1952 accident, when Mani saw Baba and Mehera covered in blood.

Mani shares a heartwarming story about a seven-year-old girl named Tara, who wrote a letter to Meher Baba expressing her love and admiration for him. Tara quoted a saying from Baba, promising to love him and be good. Mani also reads a poem about a girl named Sarah who found friendship with Baba, and a school favorite poem about facing the unknown with God’s guidance.

During a trip to Kullu, Baba instructed Donkin to scold a tardy horseman in Hindi. Despite Donkin’s efforts to express anger, Baba intervened, showing kindness to the horseman and reminding him to be punctual. This incident highlights Baba’s compassionate nature and Donkin’s dedication to fulfilling Baba’s instructions.

Mani S. Irani

Mani S. Irani

Mani S. Irani

Mani S. Irani

Mani attempted to make pudding for everyone while Mehera was unwell. Despite the pudding turning out terrible, Mehera praised it and prepared everyone to enjoy it, resulting in no one noticing the poor qualit

ani recounts the experience of obtaining a driver’s license in India during British rule. Despite the stern British officer’s reputation for rarely granting licenses, Mani successfully passed the test by reversing the car through a narrow gap between two trees. The officer, impressed by Mani’s skill, granted the license without further testing.

Mani S. Irani

Mani recounts a childhood memory of telling her best friend, Mary, that her brother, Baba, is Jesus Christ. Despite her good intentions, Mary was upset and stopped speaking to Mani for a month. This experience taught Mani the importance of approaching others with sensitivity and understanding, especially when discussing spiritual beliefs.

Mani recounts a conversation with Mehera about Baba’s suffering and the impact of His absence. Mehera, who lost her sense of smell, would often reflect on Baba’s silent suffering, using it as a source of strength. Mani, initially focused on comforting Mehera, later realized the importance of cherishing memories of Baba, as Mehera had come to accept His absence and find solace in their shared experiences.

Mani’s mother expressed concern about Baba’s fasting and silence, believing it unnecessary since he had already gained everything. Baba explained that his fasting and silence were for the benefit of others, and even if the entire world practiced them for a lifetime, it wouldn’t match the value of his own for one day.

Mani recounts a story his mother shared with Baba about a Zoroastrian inspector who tried to beat Baba’s father but was stopped by his presence. The incident angered their non-Zoroastrian neighbors, who forced the inspector to apologize. Mani’s mother expressed her distress to Baba, who advised her to ignore the negativity.

Mani discusses how people are often slaves to their senses, constantly seeking to please them. In contrast, Saint Mira, who conquered her senses, befriended them, transforming them into companions rather than masters.

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Pilgrim recounts a vision of Jesus in Jerusalem, who transformed into Baba, inspiring Pilgrim’s first song.

A Punk Rock Baba song, written during a meeting over Labor Day weekend, is presented in an abridged version.

Mani recounts a strange experience in Pune when Mani, Mani’s mother, and Mani’s sister-in-law, Khorshed, saw Baba in a Victoria carriage while walking to Babajan’s. Despite following the carriage, it disappeared into a lane too narrow for a Victoria, and they found no trace of it. They later confirmed with Baba’s ashram that Baba had been in Meherabad the entire time.