
Meheru Irani
Meheru Rustom Irani
Mehera's niece; attended to Baba's clothes and bedding; New Life companion
Biography
Meheru Rustom Irani was Mehera's beloved niece, the daughter of Mehera's sister Freiny and Rustom Irani. She became one of the six women who remained with Meher Baba at Meherazad until the endโalong with Mehera, Mani, Naja, Goher, and Rano.
In December 1942, at the age of fifteen, Meheru came to Lonavla with her uncle Adi Sr. to spend the Christmas holidays with Baba, and Baba permitted her to remain with Him from then on as a permanent member of the women mandali. In October 1949 she was one of the four women, together with Mehera, Mani and Goher, who accompanied Baba in the New Life.
Growing up with such close family ties to Mehera, Meheru was naturally drawn into the orbit of Baba's love. She dedicated her entire life to service at Meherazad, never marrying, instead devoting herself completely to caring for Mehera and supporting the mandali.
Meheru participated in some of Baba's historic journeys, including the 1952 Western trip to America. Photos from this period show her at the Meher Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, part of the intimate circle traveling with Baba.
After Baba dropped His body in 1969, Meheru's role became even more significant as she helped care for her aunt Mehera, who lived until 1989. The bond between aunt and niece was deep and loving, with Meheru providing constant companionship and support during Mehera's later years.
Meheru was known for her gentle presence at Meherazad, welcoming pilgrims who came seeking stories of Baba. Together with the other resident mandali, she helped maintain the atmosphere of love and devotion that Baba had established.
She contributed to preserving Baba's legacy through various publications. She was one of the narrators for 'Tales from the New Life with Meher Baba,' along with Eruch, Mehera, and Mani. She also collaborated on 'Nursery Rhymes in Meher's Time,' illustrated by Susan White, bringing Baba's presence to younger generations.
Meheru lived at Meherazad for decades, witnessing the transformation of the intimate ashram into a place of pilgrimage visited by Baba lovers from around the world. She passed away on April 21, 2012, at the age of 84, and was interred at Upper Meherabad, joining the other mandali who had preceded her in their final resting place near their Beloved.
Photo Gallery(31 photos)
Life Timeline
Birth
Born on October 2, 1927, in India to Rustom and Freiny Irani
Joined the Women Mandali
In December 1942, at fifteen, came to Lonavla with her uncle Adi Sr. for the Christmas holidays; Baba let her stay on as a permanent member of the women mandali
New Life Companion
One of the four women, with Mehera, Mani and Goher, who accompanied Baba in the New Life
Western Trip
Accompanied Baba on His trip to America; photographed at Meher Center, Myrtle Beach, SC
Baba's Passing
One of six women with Baba at Meherazad at the end of His physical life
Mehera's Passing
Cared for her aunt Mehera until Mehera's death; continued service at Meherazad
Death
Passed away on April 21, 2012, at age 84 at Meherazad; interred at Upper Meherabad
Quotes
โIn case of death among the ladies, the body is to be removed to Meherabad and buried on the hill there, as follows: i. Mehera's next to and to the right side of Baba's Tomb. ii. Naja's next to Mehera's and to the right side of Baba's Tomb. iii. Meheru's next to Naja's and to the right side of Baba's Tomb.
โ Satara, spring 1955: before going into seclusion at Jal Villa for May to July, Baba issued written instructions for the women mandali staying at Grafton, including where each was to be buried beside his Tomb on Meherabad Hill.