With a gentle clarity, Leatrice Shaw Johnston shares her rich, detailed experiences at the 1962 East West Gathering. She begins in 1956 when Baba first planted a desire in her to go to India. She then launches directly into what it was like to be in His presence at Guruprasad, where “the love just flowed out of Him.” She also talks about what it was like to have the rare experience of being with Baba with a group of only women. “lt felt like all of the finest attributes of womanhood were heightened, all of the loveliness, all of the beauty – everything that a woman stands for was being accentuated so we could be more aware of it and enjoy being what we are.” She also talks about the difference between being with Baba in Myrtle Beach, New York, and India, among many other wonderful experiences.

Audio, 36:03
Location Unknown, September 6, 1985
Courtesy of Mandali Hall Talks
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