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Meher Baba (born Merwan Sheriar Irani; 25 February 1894 – 31 January 1969) was an Indian spiritual master who said he was the Avatar, or God in human form, of the age.
Meher Baba (born February 25, 1894, Poona [now Pune], India—died January 31, 1969, Ahmednagar) was a spiritual master in western India with a sizable following both in that country and abroad.
Meher Baba, the Avatar. “Meher Baba” means “Compassionate Father.” It is the name given to Him, their spiritual Master, by a group of His disciples in the early 1920s after signs of His spiritual status became apparent.
Merwan Sheriar Irani, known as Meher Baba, was born in Poona, India, on February 25, 1894, of Persian parents. His father, Sheriar Irani, was of Zoroastrian faith and a true seeker of God. Merwan went to a Christian high school in Poona and later attended Deccan College.
Brief introduction to Meher Baba’s life and work. Meher Baba, the name given to him by his disciples in the 1920s, was born Merwan Sheriar Irani, into a Zoroastrian family. His father, Sheriar Irani, was a devout seeker of God.
Meher Baba’s teaching gives no importance to creed, dogma, caste, or the performance of religious ceremonies and rites, but does to the UNDERSTANDING of the following seven Realities: 1. The only Real Existence is that of the One and only God Who is the Self in every (finite) self.
May 6, 2023 · Meher Baba, who was also known as the ‘Awakener’, was an Indian spiritual guru who was active in the 20th century. He was widely known and revered for proclaiming himself as God in human form, and his devotees christened him as the long-awaited one for this age in the lineage of messiahs, including Christ, Prophet Muhammad, and Buddha.
Meher Baba of Ahmednagar: His Life in Historical Perspective - Meher Spiritual Center. A series of ten biographical talks by James Newell. This series will provide a broad overview of the life of Merwan Sheriar Irani, known affectionately as Meher Baba, in the context of history.
Meher Baba (25 February 1894 – 31 January 1969) referred to himself as the Avatar of the Age. His birth name was Merwan Irani and his parents' names were Sheriar and Shireen Irani. His family lived in Poona (Pune) India, but they were of Persian descent. Today Persia is called Iran.
Meher Baba was born Merwan Sheriar Irani on February 25th, 1894 to Irani parents, in a Jewish Hospital in Poona, India. He had a normal childhood and was educated at a Catholic school where He was a natural leader, loved and respected by his peers. He excelled in sports as well as poetry and music.
