Meher Baba

Meher Baba was born, Merwan Sheriar Irani, on 25th February 1894 in Poona, India. His parents were both of Iranian Zoroastrian descent.

As a schoolboy Merwan was noted for his loving and generous nature, but showed no sign of the destiny that awaited him. It was not until 1913, that he came into contact with Hazrat Babajan, a Muslim holy woman, who, in a role similar to John the Baptist with Jesus, awakened him to his true nature. With a simple kiss to Merwan’s forehead Babajan unveiled him. Read more…