You are invited to the celebration of Water!
“CREATOR OF LIFE-GIVING WATER” — #69 of the 101 Names of God. Avatar Meher Baba at the Narmada River, India, 1938, photographed by Rano Gayley. (MSI Collection. Used with permission.)
You are invited to the “Celebration of Water” to rejoice in successfully drilling a new well and finding drinkable water at Meher Mount!
The celebration will feature the premier of the film “The Divine Gift of Water” made specifically for the occasion.
The short film traces the history of some of the water woes at Meher Mount that led to drilling a new well and weaves in stories of water and spirituality.
There will be music by cellist Bob Een, a ribbon-cutting, a water toast, and a special prayer recited by Radha Delamarter.
Please plan to attend this free event.
Water has been an ongoing issue since Meher Mount was founded in 1946. There has never been sweet, drinkable water — until now.
Come celebrate this major milestone!
And for those who cannot attend the event, the “Celebration of Water” film will be shared online. Water is a life-giving force.
For your convenience, there is an RSVP form below.
RSVP — Celebration of Water — Saturday, March 25, 2023
Celebration of Water Program — Saturday, March 25, 2023
CLEAR, CLEAN and drinkable water from the new well at Meher Mount. Come celebrate this momentous occasion at the “Celebration of Water” on March 25, 2023. (Photo: Eric Carlson)
10:00 a.m.: Arrival, Sign-in, Fellowship
10:30 a.m.: Welcome
10:35 a.m.: Music by Bob Een
10:45 a.m.: Premier of the film “The Divine Gift of Water” created specially for this event
11:30 a.m.: Adi’s Prayer recited by Radha Delamarter, Ribbon Cutting, and Water Toast at the Well Site
Noon: Potluck Lunch — Please bring something to share if you are joining the group lunch.
3:30 p.m.: Arti (prayers, songs, poems, quotes) by Baba's Tree
6:00 p.m.: No-host Dinner at Meher Mount
About Bob Een
Bob Een is an award-winning composer, singer, cellist and teacher. He has performed around the world from Carnegie Hall in New York to Mandali Hall in India.
With more than 100 songs dedicated to Meher Baba, Bob frequently plays for Meher Baba groups as well as leading choirs joining in song to the Avatar. He is happy to return to Meher Mount in celebration of the new well.
About “the Divine Gift of Water” Film
“The Divine Gift of Water” film is specifically created for this event. It features stories from Meher Baba’s life where He uses water as a parable. And it recounts the water woes leading to the drilling of a new well to provide drinkable water for visitors like you.
Children Are Welcome
Children are welcome. There will be an area with children’s activities based on the RSVP of families who plan to attend the event.
For safety reasons, children under nine years must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult at all times. For children nine through 14 years, there should be a responsible adult at Meher Mount who is actively engaged in the supervision of their activities and whereabouts at all time.
What to Bring
Something to share for the potluck lunch.
Bring warm clothing in layers, as the temperature will change during the day. The celebration will be both indoors and outdoors.
Bring a hat, sunscreen, and gloves.
Check the weather report, in case you need to prepare for rain or heavy mist, including shoes that could get muddy. If it rains, the event will be entirely indoors.
Flowers — to be placed at Baba’s Fireplace, under Baba’s Tree, and on Baba’s Walkway are always welcome.
“You Launch Me,” a poem by Jon Meyer from his book, Loves Poems from New England: reflections on states of mind and states of heart. Jon was prompted to write this poem, using the analogy of flowing water for the spiritual path, after hearing stories of being with Meher Baba from Bhau Kalchuri, one of Meher Baba’s close disciples.