Dear Meher Center Family and Friends,
In this week’s offering, we celebrate the birth of Mehera J. Irani, closest Mandali (disciple) of Meher Baba, whom He called the purest soul in the universe.
Following is an excerpt from a diary that my wife Wendy and I kept when we visited Meherabad and Meherazad, India, in November of 1983. In those days, pilgrims would visit the Mandali at Meherazad on different days of the week. These cherished times were filled with the joy of His presence in companionship with those who were closest to Him during His advent.
On our last day, on Mehera’s porch when everyone got up to go to the bus, a young man approached Mehera to ask for her advice. He was Persian, he said, from Poona and new to Baba, his first time at Meherazad. He asked very quietly, amidst the general noise of people gathering their things together and saying goodbye to the women Mandali. Mehera didn’t hear him, he spoke so softly. She asked him to speak up—but still she could not make out what he was saying. By this time, everyone’s attention was focused on the young man. Shyly, he said, “Do you have any advice for me?”
Mehera said, “Advice, and what do you mean advice?”—a little puzzled by his question. Someone explained to her that he wanted some suggestions or words from her on how to follow Baba. She said, “Yes. Love Baba. He has come to bring His love. All these people are here—these young ones—because of His love. Be happy He loves you. You are very fortunate. Always remember: good thoughts, words and deeds. Love Him more and more and ask for His help. Love Him more and more, and ask for His help.”
We look forward to seeing you at Meher Center.
In Baba’s love and service,
Buz Connor
For Meher Center board and staff
Center Program Note: We will hold an outdoor concert at the Center this Saturday at 2:30 pm.
