MEHER SPIRITUAL CENTER

The Heart of Every Lover:

Weekly Offerings

May 19, 2023

Shaw Photo Collection

Dear Meher Center Family and Friends,

A loving Jai Baba to all. This week we continue to celebrate the life and discipleship of Mehera J. Irani, Meher Baba’s closest disciple, who passed into the arms of her Beloved on May 20, 1989. Her life of love and service will speak to the hearts of all lovers of God for ages to come.

A few upcoming events:

• Alan Wagner, long-time resident of Meherabad, India, will be presenting at the Meeting Place at 8 p.m on the evenings of Saturday, June 3, and Sunday, June 4. We have been looking forward to Alan’s return to the Center.

• Daniel Stone will be presenting on the Journey in Consciousness the weekend of June 2-4. Please check out our calendar on the Center’s website for detailed information.

In addition, we have extended the time for participants to sign up

for the Youth Sahavas. From July 18 to July 23, the Center will be entirely reserved for teens and the Sahavas staff working with them. During the Sahavas, participants will stay in Center cabins with experienced counselors, enjoy vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals and snacks, fill their days with art and music, fun and games, beach time and nap time, meaningful discussions, performances, dances and plays—and by His grace, will all be infused with His love. Click here to register. 

In Baba's love and service, 

Buz Connor

For Meher Center board and staff

Mehera J. Irani was Meher Baba’s closest female disciple. Baba said that she was the one who loved Him as He should be loved. On May 20, 1989, Mehera left her physical form to unite with her Lord. This video is a remembrance of Mehera posted on the Center's YouTube channel, with pictures of Baba and Mehera along with a poem that Mehera wrote upon Baba's request. Here, we get a simple glimpse into Mehera's pure love that wishes nothing more than to be in her Beloved's company.

Video, 1:45

From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives

Family Letter #67

Read by Adrienne Shamszad

33:35

These are readings of a collection of letters written by Mani, Meher Baba’s sister, to the Western family of Baba lovers between 1956 and 1969.

During an afternoon at Meherazad, Baba’s beloved Mehera tells the story of Mirabai, a lover of Krishna. She describes the constant, whole-hearted devotion that eventually brought Mirabai to the arms of her Beloved—and then talks about how to give Baba our own love.  

Audio, 17:34

Meherazad, India, 1972

Courtesy of Mandali Hall Talks

Full talk at MandaliHall.org, number PA-002A

Charmian Duce Knowles was the daughter of Murshida Ivy Duce, and was fortunate enough to spend time with Meher Baba and His mandali. In this talk, she begins with stories of the time period after Baba's accident in Prague, Oklahoma, on May 24, 1952. She continues sharing her experiences through the next 17 years with Baba, offering us a small glimpse into what life was like in Baba's orbit.

Video, 1:08:35

Meher Center Meeting Place, February 24, 1996

From the Meher Spiritual Center, Inc. Archives

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