“We are already whole within”
Darwin Shaw first met Meher Baba in 1934, and remained a devoted disciple for the rest of his life. From 1989-2005, those visiting Meher Center may have been lucky enough to attend one of his Discourse meetings. In this recording, Darwin reads two sections: “The Destiny of the Reincarnating Individual,” and “The Avatar.” He follows up by answering questions, as well as with a few stories from his own experiences with his Beloved.
Video, 1:12:39
Meher Center, January 4, 2002
Meher Spiritual Center Archives
Uploaded 10/11/2024
Meher Baba of Ahmednagar: His Life in Historical Perspective Part 7
In part seven of this ongoing series about Meher Baba’s life, Jamie Newell focuses on one of the most enigmatic phases: the New Life. During this phase, Baba left behind His old life and took twenty companions on this inexplicable journey where His perfect divinity was replaced by perfect humility. Jamie explores Baba’s words, the different phases of the New Life and the accounts of Baba’s companions.
Video; 01:07:17
On Zoom from Dilruba at Meher Center, September 15th, 2024
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Uploaded 10/4/2024
Experiencing the Three Incredible Weeks with Meher Baba, as told by Darwin Shaw
In September, 1954, twenty Western men had the unique opportunity to spend three weeks in the company of Avatar Meher Baba. It was a chance to participate in the Master’s daily life of service and to be in His intimate companionship on a day-to-day basis.
In this exquisite video, Darwin Shaw shares his experiences of being at this Sahavas. Recorded by Bill Cliff and put together by Jamie Newell, this talk was given at Beloved Baba’s Tin Shed at Meherabad ( right around the corner from the Meher Retreat Building where the men stayed in 1954) in 1982, which was Darwin’s last trip to India. In his memories, Darwin brings Baba live to us as we feel His love just as strongly, seventy years from that gathering.
Video, 47:39
Courtesy of Jamie Newell
Uploaded 9/27/2024
“Baba gave me an after dinner mint”
Charles Joyner was an accomplished and well known historian and author from Myrtle Beach. Being from the area, Charles became acquainted with Elizabeth Patterson in the 1950s through the Methodist Church (where Elizabeth was a pillar) and through the Myrtle Beach Farms Company where Charles held a summer job. He was struck by Elizabeth’s spiritual presence and later by Kitty Davy’s formidable intellect. In 1956, Elizabeth Patterson invited Charles and his co-workers to see Baba. Here, Charles talks about his meeting with Baba and his continued connection with the Center.
Video, 47:42
Meeting Place at Meher Center, October 26th, 1996
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Uploaded: 9/20/2024
Meher Baba of Ahmednagar: His Life in Historical Perspective Part 6
In part six of this series about Meher Baba’s life in historical perspective, Jamie Newell explores the next phase of Baba’s work from the years 1939 to 1949. This phase focuses on the World War and Baba’s unique work with Masts. Here, Baba differentiates between madness and God-intoxication and starts His work at the Rahuri ashram before setting out all over India to work with the God-intoxicated souls whom He loved so much. Baba said that He worked for the entire humanity through them.
Video, 1:09:34
On Zoom, August 18th, 2024
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Uploaded 9/13/2024
“The spiritual life is a life of contradictions”
In this loving and very eloquent talk, Davana Brown shares stories of Eruch Jessawala’s conviction, the lessons from living with, serving and observing the Mandali, and many reflections on the profundity of the spiritual path with Baba. On Eruch’s death anniversary, she brings home the point that his stories, even though they happened years ago, are just as relevant today for her as they are for all of us. Davana served as Eruch’s helper at Meherazad for two decades.
Video, 1:13:04
Meeting Place at Meher Center, August 31st, 2024
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Uploaded 9/5/2024
“His love was a glorious fire”
In this short audio, Darwin Shaw talks about an inner block he felt while in India with Baba. In his gentle and loving style, he describes how Baba helps to take our burdens off and knows them even before we do. Darwin shares how Baba can restore our soul, if we let Him in.
Audio; 06:11
Meher Spiritual Center, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, March 23rd, 1975
Courtesy of Mandali Hall Talks
Uploaded 9/5/2024
Meher Baba of Ahmednagar: His Life in Historical Perspective Part 5
In part five of this series about Meher Baba’s life in historical perspective, Jamie Newell explores the next phase of Baba’s work from years 1931 to 1939. Merwan, the boy who was awakened by the Perfect Masters, is now Meher Baba. In this period, one sees His journey from being a fakir to the toast of Hollywood. Jamie goes through all of Baba’s trips to the West in the 1930s and their salient features, including the start of His association with western devotees who would become very close to Him for rest of their lives.
Video; 1:10:08
On Zoom, July 20th, 2024
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Uploaded: 8/23/24
Karma and Sanskaras: A Presentation by Daniel Stone
In this well researched presentation, Daniel Stone explores Baba’s powerful words on one of His fundamental concepts of Karma and Sanskaras. Daniel explains Karma which functions through sanskaras – their formation and function. He dives deeply into the process of the unwinding of sansakars and the Master’s role in the soul’s ultimate realization of God.
Video; 01:10:45
The Meeting Place at Meher Center, June 14th, 2024
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Uploaded: 8/16/2024
“He was an old, old friend”
In this short and sweet excerpt, Leatrice Johnson and Rene Shaw, daughters of Darwin Shaw, share memories from their first meeting with Baba in 1952 at the Lagoon Cabin as children. The simple and heartfelt recollections bring Baba alive in His love and grace that in turn made them love Him more and more.
Video; 09:36
Los Angeles USA, 1989
Courtesy of MeherBabaLibrary
Uploaded: 8/9/2024