Program Details

A major contribution to the understanding of spirituality, Meher Baba has provided a clear map for how human consciousness continues to evolve through six inner planes before arriving at full Self- or God-Realization.

Suggested readings include:

• “God Speaks” by Meher Baba, pages 44-58 (online version: Part One, pages 78-92)

• “Discourses” by Meher Baba; “The Types of Meditation, Part IV”; 7^th Edition, pages 222-228 (online version: Part 3, pages 222-228)

Download a digital version of both for free at Avatar Meher Baba Trust or purchase the physical books at Sheriar Books.

Consciousness progresses in its development through two highly interrelated forces: karma is the universal law that ensures each being’s experience is continually being balanced; and sanskaras, or impressions of the mind, are continually created and spent by everyone. These impressions enable the soul to advance in consciousness, however eventually everyone must begin unburdening the effect of these impressions in order to further their spiritual development. This session covers the major ways to unwind sanskaras—an essential for the seeker

Suggested readings include:

“Discourses” by Meher Baba, 7^th Edition; “The Formation and Function of Sanskaras”, “The Removal of Sanskaras” and “Reincarnation and Karma”; pages 32-60 (online version Part I. 52-80) and 301-338 (online version Part 4: pages 31-68)

Download a digital version for free at Avatar Meher Baba Trust or purchase the physical book at Sheriar Books.

Ultimately the most efficient and effective approach to unwinding sanskaras is through cultivating a relationship with one who has already completed the journey in consciousness and who is one with God. Spiritual masters, sometimes known either as a Man-God or God-Man, are fully realized souls who know the specific sanskaric and karmic requirements of each individual, and are exacting in their ability to assist individuals as they attempt to advance in consciousness.

Suggested readings include:

"Discourses” by Meher Baba, 7^th Edition; “The Avatar”, pages 266-270 (online version: Part 3, pages 66-70) and “The Man-God”, pages 266-287 online version Part 4, pages 1-17)

Download a digital version for free at Avatar Meher Baba Trust or purchase they physical book at Sheriar Books.

Meher Baba’s life is an extraordinarily rich tapestry which demonstrates the ideal of “Mastery in Servitude.” On an external level, his activities included the training of disciples, service to the poor and needy, multiple travels to the west, establishment of numerous schools and hospitals to serve the poor and needy, work with the God-intoxicated, periods of seclusion and wandering, and extensive programs contacting hundreds of thousands of people in the east and west. However it was his internal universal work that was always primary, and this was accomplished in ways both seen and unseen.

Suggested reading includes:

• "The God-Man" by C.B. Purdom. An outstanding review of Meher Baba’s life from his birth and boyhood up to 1969

• “Much Silence” by Tom and Dorothy Hopkinson. A highly readable summary of major phases of Meher Baba’s life and a condensation of several of Meher Baba’s teachings

• “Lord Meher” by Bhau Kalchuri. The most extensive history of Meher Baba’s life, originally a 20-volume series (with photographs)

• “The Wayfarers” by William Donkin. Extraordinary documentation about Meher Baba’s work with the masts (God-intoxicated)

Download all for free at Avatar Meher Baba Trust or purchase the physical books at Sheriar Books. Note that "Much Silence" has recently been updated and is available as “The Silent Messenger” at Sheriar Books.

Suggested videos include:

• “God in Human Form” available on YouTube

• “Avatar Meher Baba: Highlights of His Life and Work” available on YouTube

• “Avatar” available at Sheriar Books.

Meher Baba said that the impact of the Avatar's advent will result in the general raising of consciousness from the level of reason to the level of intuition. He also said that his universal work would result in a general spiritual push to all, and the ushering in of a new era which he called “The New Humanity." In this transformed time, spiritual understanding and experience would become commonplace for one and all. Baba referred to this Avataric period as “the spring-tide of creation.”

Suggested reading includes:

“Discourses” by Meher Baba, 7^th Edition; “The New Humanity”, pages 23-29 (online version Part 1, pages 23-29), “Travail of the New World Order” pages 298-300 (online version Part 4, pages 28-30), and “Work for the Spiritual Freedom of Humanity”, and “The Task for Spiritual Workers” pages 340-349 (online version: Part 1, Part 4, pages 70-79)

Download a digital version for free at Avatar Meher Baba Trust or purchase the physical book at Sheriar Books.

Meher Baba has said that the high road to God is through the Path of Love-- love for God, for the Master, and for one another. He has provided authoritative guidance for those who are interested in pursuing this spiritual path. While it is possible to make progress spiritually on one’s own, Baba has placed particular emphasis on the value of following a God-realized master. There are certain guideposts for how one might recognize such a master and commit to following them. Further, there are certain key requirements to becoming a follower of such a master. This session will explore what is the path of love, and will conclude with a guided opportunity to consider how the topics covered in this program resonate with each participant, and what the implications might be for further spiritual development.

Suggested reading includes:

“Discourses” by Meher Baba, 7^th Edition; “True Discipleship” pages 146-152 (online version Part 2 pages 19-25), “Ways of the Masters” pages 153-159 (online version Part 2 pages 26-32), and “Qualifications of the Aspirant”, 350-369 (online version: (online version Part 4 pages 80-99)Part 2, pages 19-32)

Download a digital version for free at Avatar Meher Baba Trust or purchase the physical book at Sheriar Books.