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The Joyous Path: The Life of Avatar Meher Baba's Sister, Mani
To penetrate into the essence of all being and significance and to release the fragrance of that inner attainment for the guidance and benefit of others, by expressing, in the world of forms, truth, love, purity and beauty-- this is the sole game which has intrinsic and absolute worth Avatar Meher Baba
Of all Meher Baba's close disciples, few better lived these words than His sister, Mani S. Irani. And no companion of Mani's could better recount her life, joyously lived in His service, than Heather Nadel, Mani's longtime helper. Heather's very words are permeated with the unique fragrance that Mani expressed.
"When Love is present, the path to the truth is joyous." -- Meher Baba
Of all Meher Baba's close disciples, few better lived these words than His sister, Mani S. Irani. And no companion of Mani's could better recount her life, joyously lived in His service, than Heather Nadel, Mani's longtime helper. Heather's very words are permeated with the unique fragrance that Mani expressed.
"When Love is present, the path to the truth is joyous." -- Meher Baba
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December 26, 2015Initial review from October 28, 2015 below. A full review of Volume I will be posted here: http://bookczuk.blogspot.com/2015/12/...
A package arrived at my doorstep yesterday. Inside were the two volumes of The The Joyous Path: The Life of Avatar Meher Baba's Sister, Mani. I actually squealed with delight, as Mani S. Irani was an amazing woman, and a huge influence in my life. Her love, and her devotion to God, carried out daily, with a smile, a laugh, a touch of tenderness, and a huge dose compassion, helped show me a path to follow, and a way to try and shape my life. I'm not nearly as successful as Mani was, but when I stumble, I can hear her voice encouraging me to brush myself off and try again.
I am not going to write a review yet, as I'm still reading the book(s). I just want to say, that for all who knew Mani, her voice comes through, loud and clear, on every page. I hear her in my head as I read. I am once again sitting in Mandali Hall at Meherazad, just north of Ahmadnagar, in India, listening to the sister of Avatar Meher Baba share tales of her life's journey. And to those who did not have the fortune to meet Mani, or have never heard of Meher Baba, you're in for a treat. For Mani, regardless of your own personal spiritual beliefs, is the exemplification of the love exchange between Master and disciple. It is a beautiful story, a journey of devotion to God. Heather Nadel, who was Mani's longtime helper and companion, beautifully ties together the tales of Mani and her life. (Full disclosure: I am privileged to call Heather friend, and blessed to call her sister. Just about the smartest thing my big brother Erico ever did was to be persistent and marry this beautiful soul. But even if we did not share a name, I still would love this book. I can hardly believe how perfectly Heather captured Mani's spirit and shares it with the reader.)
In short, The Joyous Path is a joyous read.
A package arrived at my doorstep yesterday. Inside were the two volumes of The The Joyous Path: The Life of Avatar Meher Baba's Sister, Mani. I actually squealed with delight, as Mani S. Irani was an amazing woman, and a huge influence in my life. Her love, and her devotion to God, carried out daily, with a smile, a laugh, a touch of tenderness, and a huge dose compassion, helped show me a path to follow, and a way to try and shape my life. I'm not nearly as successful as Mani was, but when I stumble, I can hear her voice encouraging me to brush myself off and try again.
I am not going to write a review yet, as I'm still reading the book(s). I just want to say, that for all who knew Mani, her voice comes through, loud and clear, on every page. I hear her in my head as I read. I am once again sitting in Mandali Hall at Meherazad, just north of Ahmadnagar, in India, listening to the sister of Avatar Meher Baba share tales of her life's journey. And to those who did not have the fortune to meet Mani, or have never heard of Meher Baba, you're in for a treat. For Mani, regardless of your own personal spiritual beliefs, is the exemplification of the love exchange between Master and disciple. It is a beautiful story, a journey of devotion to God. Heather Nadel, who was Mani's longtime helper and companion, beautifully ties together the tales of Mani and her life. (Full disclosure: I am privileged to call Heather friend, and blessed to call her sister. Just about the smartest thing my big brother Erico ever did was to be persistent and marry this beautiful soul. But even if we did not share a name, I still would love this book. I can hardly believe how perfectly Heather captured Mani's spirit and shares it with the reader.)
In short, The Joyous Path is a joyous read.
February 5, 2016
This is the story of a life of service, joyful service. What was it like to live with Meher Baba? Well, it wasn't glamorous. It wasn't easy. It striped one of self-focus. All joy in life came from serving Baba, and the rewards were sustaining, beyond our understanding.
Mani was remarkably human, and funny, and independent, and transparent, and authentic. Some of her antics helped me to feel that maybe my antics, too, are accepted. He loves us.
Thank you Heather Nadel. I couldn't put it down. And I didn't want to close the book at the end. I did so with love.
Mani was remarkably human, and funny, and independent, and transparent, and authentic. Some of her antics helped me to feel that maybe my antics, too, are accepted. He loves us.
Thank you Heather Nadel. I couldn't put it down. And I didn't want to close the book at the end. I did so with love.
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