Meher Baba, The Awakener

By Sharon Lia Robinson

My spiritual and creative search has led me to the teachings of Avatar Meher Baba, who is also called The Awakener. His writings and those of His followers are available through Sheriar Books.

The birthday of Avatar Meher Baba (1894-1969) is February 25.

In meetings and gatherings, including celebrations for His birthday, Meher Baba followers discuss His life and teachings. Meher Baba meetings may include films about Him, writings, guest speakers, music and devotional poems. “Eternal Beloved” is one film I enjoy.

Avatar Meher Baba

Wayward Star Devotional Poems

By Sharon Lia Robinson

My poetry book “Wayward Star Devotional Poems” by Sharon Lia Robinson is available through Sheriar Books.

This collection includes poems evoking both the Catholic and Jewish traditions with my faith in Meher Baba, the Ancient One. Through Meher Baba’s love and grace I am inspired to visit my neighborhood Catholic Church for prayer, spiritual direction and friendship. This selection of poems reflects my pilgrimage.

From the Foreward by Charles Haynes, author of Meher Baba, The Awakener: “Read aloud the poems in this book, listen with the ears of the heart. Like all poems posted to what Sharon describes as ‘a cloud unknown,’ the poems in this volume can open doorways to the Silence where truth dwells deep within all living things.”
Published 2017.

Here is an excerpt from the poem “His Holy Will” on page 33 in the book.

pray work rest
dance dream
wear a scarf

because one loves God

be bold be meek
turn the other cheek
because one loves God

beg camp revamp
write a letter
get a postage stamp

write a tribute to Him
a Mass a communion hymn
because one loves God

draw the water at the well
take a drop from the wishing well
don’t be afraid
if you tire for a spell

because one loves God

kiss the wound
you found
hear the holy sound
let His glory
in your heart resound

because you love God.

My Meher Baba Talk (video)

By Sharon Lia Robinson

Sharon Lia Robinson’s story about her faith journey with Meher Baba. Presented to Peninsula United Church of Christ House Church. Excerpts here are from her introductory talk and showing of the film, Meher Baba Highlights. October 5, 2013, in Sequim, Washington.

Videography and technical support from Rev. Ed Evans/Peninsula United Church of Christ.

Film length: 9:17 minutes

Korshed

By Sharon Lia Robinson

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Judy Robertson, Korshed, Sharon Lia Robinson, Meherabad, India.

I was fortunate to meet Korshed, one of Meher Baba’s inner circle of disciples, (Mandali) on my first and so far only visit to India in the fall of 1995. Judy Robertson, an American friend who was then residing part of each year at Meherabad, introduced me to her.

On several occasions during my two week stay as a pilgrim at Meherabad, I was invited by Judy to visit with Korshed.

I am a poet and I often feel that poetry may be helpful to people who have challenges in their lives.

On one of my visits I began to read poetry to Korshed. Her health was fragile and my reading seemed to benefit her. I was happy to see her enjoying the poems.

The poems I read for Korshed were from my devotional poem, Embracing You, and from the book Substance and Shadow by John Mijac. I had purchased several copies of his book during my visit as a pilgrim.

I am grateful that I had the opportunity to read poems to Korshed. This experience, important in my life, gives me insights for sharing poems in many different and diverse settings.

Also, I feel that the experience of reading aloud to Korshed gives me the endurance to continue to write poetry. I feel that I am also influenced on other levels by meeting her, which may be revealed to me in the future.

Thanks to Judy Robertson, I was able to meet Korshed and spend time with her. I felt it was important to bring Korshed’s story to light for pilgrims and lovers of Meher Baba. Judy cared for Korshed and helped initiate this vision. There is a wonderful book that Judy helped to develop. The book is compiled from video and audio recordings of Khorshed telling her life stories during the 70s, 80s and 90s. Additional sources include notes from interviews with Khorshed as well as her personal diary.
The book is Fortunate To Love Him, Stories of My Life with Meher Baba, by Khorshed K. Irani, published by Sheriar Foundation, 2017.

Korshed is not as well known as other Mandali. Because of my own background, I have a place in my heart when I feel someone is on the margins.

From time to time during my stay in 1995, Judy introduced me to other residents, so I didn’t feel lost in a crowd. Being able to meet Bal Natu and some of the other Mandali, such as Arnavaz, Katie Irani, Eruch Jessawalla and Aloba also holds significant meaning and purpose for my life now and always. Jai Meher Baba.

(Written during September, 2012, updated December 1, 2022.)

Poems and Art for Meher Baba

By Sharon Lia Robinson

Art & Poetry by Sharon Lia Robinson reflect Divine Presence in daily life, her search for wholeness, and the gifts of nature for healing.

Special thanks to Erik Solibakke for his website Poetry of the HeartMind.