MANDALI WOMEN

Revealing Himself As Christ

Countess Nadine Tolstoy: Something within me recognised in this dear shape of Meher Baba the incarnation of Jesus Christ of Nazareth.

Nadine Tolstoy

Countess Nadine Tolstoy: Her own sufferings and her days of nursing Ilya must have prepared her for the spiritual role she played in the Nasik days in India.

A Beautiful View Of Kulu Valley

Rano Gayley: Rano recovered very quickly, and Donkin told her that it was the lightest case of hepatitis he had seen.

We Make All Of Our Clothes

Ivy O. Duce: When I heard that the girls did all their own sewing I reacted as a typical American and sent over a batch of nylon nightgowns.

Mary and Will Backett's First Meeting With Baba

I experienced the tangible definite gift of grace and Divine Love that He bestowed.

Heroines On The Path: Baba's Work with Women in the West

Filis Frederick's article from The Awakener in 10 parts: Princess Norina Matchabelli, Margaret Craske, Jean Adriel, Elizabeth Chapin Patterson, Nadine Tolstoy, Ivy Oneita Duce, Kitty Davy and Delia DeLeon.

You Have Taken Me Unto You

Jane Barry Haynes: I love You and I bow at Your feet in surrender for now and forever.

I Am Not Leaving!

Jane Barry Haynes: I stood alone watching for a long time. Baba suddenly appeared in the door of the plane, gave one last gesture of farewell, and smiled His smile of smiles.

This Was Another Test For The Girl

Mansari: Suddenly a great light sprang right out of Baba's forehead and filled the room.

The Ice Cream Story

Mansari: Baba told her: "Stand there, be still, don't laugh, and open your mouth so I can flip the ice cream in!"

What Could Mansari Reply?

Mansari: Mansari told Baba the entire story in detail after the completion of His New life when He asked her if anything special had happened to her during that time.

The Body That Housed God

Dr. Goher Irani: Goher then informed her parents that she had decided to join Baba.

This Was My Sign

Dr. Goher Irani: Ever since then Baba's sign for me was tonsils — Baba would put His hand on His throat to indicate the tonsils.

Chickens And Messages

Dr. Goher Irani: I was so frightened — I had never held a hen in my life and was afraid they would peck me.

Goher's First Real Memory Of Mehera

Dr. Goher Irani: Goher's first real memory of Mehera comes from the 1938 birthday on the hill, when Mehera was 31.

Goher Herself Was Feeling Depressed

Dr. Goher Irani: Since leaving Myrtle Beach, Baba had made her ride in the second car, while Mehera, Mani, and Meheru rode with him.

Our Christmas Day In India

In the words of the Master, Jesus, we are told that it is just this child-like capacity for acceptance of the simple, unsophisticated joys of life that qualify one for the spiritual Kingdom.

Anita Vieillard, Baba's Loving Clown

Anita Vieillard: Baba said to her, "Do you know who I am?" And she replied, "Yes, Baba." He said, "Who am I?" She said, "You are the source of all goodness."

Dagmar Remembers Anita

When she spoke again of Baba, it was with deepened love and understanding.

Plums

Katie Irani: He picked up one and held it near her mouth, but she refused to take it.

I Had Never Cooked In My Life

Katie Irani: The people began to complain to Baba about my cooking, and He called me to Him and said, "Katie, everyone is complaining, can't you cook better?"

Meheru Spread Her Arms

Meheru Irani: Baba then asked, "Whom do you love most in the whole world?"

Baba Shepherd

Meheru Irani: Baba Shepherd, have you any wool?
Yes dear, yes dear, three bags full.

Jack And Jill

Meheru Irani: Jack and Jill
Climb Seclusion Hill
For to seek their Master.

In Baba's Care Every Step Of The Way

Meheru Irani: So often I remember Mehera's words to Beloved Baba, "May we be worthy of Your beautiful love for us."

Baba Tells Meheru To Run Beside The Horses

When Baba came to hear of Mani's horse going village-wards, He asked why Meheru was not with Mani.

Pendu's 'Drum'

Meheru Irani: Baba said, 'I told you, so go on and do it!' She stood behind Pendu and played the 'drum'. No-one said anything to her. She rather liked doing it, so she began again, but Baba immediately said, 'You don't do it unless I give you the order.'

A Spiritual Saga

Elizabeth C. Patterson: In India he is looked upon as more than an outstanding religious leader; he is known as a very rare occurrence — a Sadguru or Perfect Master.

In Memorian Elizabeth Chapin Patterson.

Elizabeth C. Patterson: As many of my readers know, before the completion of this book [Love Alone Prevails] my long-time friend Elizabeth Patterson passed on, and in her memory I would like to close with this tribute.

Elizabeth Patterson Meets Baba

Elizabeth C. Patterson: Immediately my feeling was one of recognition. All the way to the far end of the room where he was seated, I tried to recall where I had seen him before.

Baba's Spiritual Mother Gulmai K. Irani

Gulmai K. Irani: Her single-minded devotion to Meher Baba was exemplary. This was in no less measure due to Meher Baba giving her the exuberance of His love and affection as a mother.

Gulmai's Burial

Gulmai K. Irani: As the coffin was lowered into the earth, Baba, looking extremely sad, tossed flowers over it while Kaikobad offered prayers.

Kimco, My Heart

Kimco, my heart, now as ever and ever as now.
How I love you! How I miss you!
Just wait four months when I come and kiss you!"

A Severe Penance Known As Chilla-Nashini

Khorshed Irani (Small Khorshed): Once Khorshed had firmly agreed not to marry, the Goddess held out her hand and allowed Khorshed to wear her crown and sit on her throne.

Hugs And Kisses

During one period, the women performed arti in front of Baba every evening.

Ice Cream, Pop Corn, Peanuts

"Don't laugh," he cautioned. "Open your mouth. I'm going to flip ice cream in your mouth."

Apparent Calamities And Transient Sufferings

The sound of breaking glass was so loud that I thought every window in the car must have shattered.