DIGITAL OFFERINGS
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Videos are posted in the order they were sent out in the Weekly Offerings & Monthly Newsletters, with the most recent collection first.
“We are all reborn in His love” Talk by Charles Haynes & Wendy Connor
Sister and brother, Wendy Connor and Charles Haynes share their stories of meeting Baba at the East-West Gathering in India. Wendy shares a story to reflect the practice of inner cheerfulness. Charles interweaves the story of his mother Jane Haynes whose secret prayer to Baba was answered and became the touchstone for Jane’s life of love for Baba. They both answer questions about bringing Baba into daily life, asking for His help and grace.
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Video, 55:45
Meher Center Baba’s Birthday Virtual Celebration, February 25, 2022
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
Concert by Adrienne Shamszad
Adrienne Shamszad takes us on a musical journey on Beloved Baba’s birthday with her soulful offering from the heart.
Video, 27:18
Meher Center Virtual Baba’s Birthday Celebration, February 25, 2022
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
“I feel closer to Him when I’m doing that work” Talk by Anna Lena Phillips Bell
Anna Lena Phillips Bell was raised in a Baba family in South Carolina and has been closely connected to the Center throughout her life, including volunteering at the Youth Sahavas and being a current a member of the Center board. This is a talk about what Anna Lena calls her “honeymoon” with Baba, the period as a teenager when she got a chance to live and volunteer at Meherabad and Meherazad. She also talks about her process of re-engaging in the West upon her return, including connecting with Baba through work and creativity.
Video, 15:58
Meher Center Baba’s Birthday Virtual Celebration, February 26, 2022
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
Mark Trichka & Lisa Brande Offering
Mark Trichka and Lisa Brande share their whimsical creation—a cheerful song about Meher Baba’s work that incorporates the titles of numerous books by and about Him.
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Pratap Ahir Family Offering
Pratap Ahir was part of Baba’s Poona Bhajan Mandali and sang for the Master many, many times. Here, he sings again, along with son Prashant and grandson Aseem who translate the song into English.
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“Baba’s way was not formulaic”
In this talk, Donald Mahler remembers his life with Baba. He starts by narrating the time when he heard about Meher Baba from a fellow dancer and went on to ask Margaret Craske (his dance teacher) about Him. Thus began his journey of observation of the unique disciple, Miss Craske, and meeting Baba first in New York, then in Myrtle Beach and finally in India. Later, Donald shares letters he received from Meher Baba and Margaret Craske. He ends the talk with reflections on his life with Baba.
Video, 55:31
Meher Center Meeting Place, February 25, 1999
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
“I daydreamed about meeting Jesus Christ”
In his trademark storytelling style, Tom Riley shares the story of his remarkable life with Baba. Details and nuances are not lost as Tom humorously weaves in incidents from his childhood and youth that led him to meet Baba. As a child, Tom was convinced that he would meet Jesus Christ in this life. In fact, that verbal conviction prevented him from being drafted in the Military! He met Meher Baba at Meher Center in Myrtle Beach in 1958, and shares some profound stories of being in the divine and human company of the Christ come again.
Video, 1:04:57
Meher Center Meeting Place, April 5, 2008
From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives
“He took me by the hand”
In this recording, Kitty Davy and and Rano Gayley both speak about their lives with Baba. First, Kitty continues her talk from last week, touching on Baba’s work with Masts, the New Life, and the search for happiness. Then we hear from Rano, who lived with Meher Baba in India for decades. She describes her first meeting with Baba in 1933 as a somewhat skeptical newcomer, and the deep and unexpected inner changes it brought about. She then talks more about the early days with Baba and how He slowly worked on her character, first through love and then through obedience.
Audio, 43:49
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, July 11, 1971
Courtesy of the Avatar Meher Baba Center of Southern California