Charles
Haynes
DVD Documentary
The Anamnesis of Grace

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The
Anamnesis of Grace
By: Charles Haynes
Bonus: Darwin Shaw
Date: July 1984
Location: Los Angeles Sahavas, Pilgrim Pines
Time: 45 min + 18 min of Darwin Shaw
In this question and answer format, Charles Haynes talks about
some of his experiences with Baba. In 1958 Meher Baba visited the
Meher Spiritual Center at Myrtle Beach. On the day Baba was to leave
the center to see a film of the 1956 Tour, Charles stood by the
Lagoon cabin and opened the door for Baba. After Baba got into the
car, Baba looked at Charles and motioned for him to come with Him
to see the film. Elizabeth Patterson was driving and Kitty Davy
along with other mandali was also in the car. While driving to the
theater, Kitty asked Baba about Charles’ parents who had separated.
In reply, Baba put his two index fingers together and then separated
them. Kitty then queried, “What about a father for the 3 children?”
Baba pointed to His chest and then gestured, “I am their Father.”
In another memorable story, Charles invited Baba to his high school
graduation, even though Baba was in India. Baba’s reply was
“I am happy with your graduation from high school but I’m
happy you are still with your aim to graduate in the love of the
Highest of the High.”
One word that describes Baba is grace. Even though Baba was in
pain, He could not hide His grace … His divinity. It was harder
for Baba to hide His divinity than to show it. In 1962, Baba said
“Do you have any idea how I want to break my silence?”
Baba was so full of divine love at the East-West Gathering that
when Baba gestured “I give you My love” … it was
overwhelming. You could almost see the love come out of Baba. His
gift of love is grace. No one is worthy of that. That’s why
it’s grace. Grace is a gift … without obligation …
undeserved. The tragic thing is that people try to get ready for
His grace or maybe they never say they are ready because they feel
unworthy. When Charles went to India to deliver Elizabeth Patterson’s
ashes, he brought with him 9 students. After a month, one of the
students had a block about Baba being the Avatar. He asked himself
“Why am I here?” He could not believe he had the fortune
of coming into contact with the Avatar. It’s good to remember
we cannot be worthy. We can accept his grace and that makes us worthy.
In the bonus video, Darwin Shaw talks about Sahaj Dnyan (God’s
company or presence) and trusting Baba. Dress your soul with Baba
in the morning, noon, at 5:00 pm and before retiring. Do this faithfully
daily and Baba’s presence will be with you.
Kanji
Miyao |