Welcome to Be There Now, a new podcast series sharing first-hand encounters with Maharaj-ji. In this first episode, host Anasuya Weil shares the special story of her own darshan with special guest Parvati Markus. Subscribe to the Be There Now podcast on Spotify or your favorite podcast app! In this inaugural episode of Be There Now, Anasuya is interviewed by Parvati on: - How Anasuya met her guru, Neem Karoli Baba (Maharaj-ji) - Ram Dass, Anasuya, and the blanket story - How Maharaj-ji truly embodied service and the spirit of Hanuman - Darshan from Maharaj-ji during Anasuya’s pregnancy - Attachment: Becoming ‘like a lotus above the water’ - Communing with Maharaj-ji in the dreamspace “The little things about people’s daily lives seemed as important to him as anything else. He really wanted to make sure everyone was taken care of. He was really the embodiment of being of service, of Hanuman.” –Anasuya Weil on Maharaj-ji About Parvati Markus: Parvati Markus is an author and developmental editor who has been midwifing non-fiction books and memoirs since her first efforts with Ram Dass’s classic Be Here Now. She serves on the Board of Advisors for the Love Serve Remember Foundation and has helped with many other spiritual organizations and events. Parvati is also the author of numerous books, including Whisper in the Heart and Love Everyone. About Anasuya Weil: Anasuya Weil travelled overland solo at the age of 19 and was with Maharaji for 9 months in 1971, whom she met just after her first Buddhist meditation retreat. Since then, she has returned to India and Nepal several times continuing her Buddhist practice with Maharaji’s blessing. She has studied with many wonderful teachers, but considers Neem Karoli Baba her Root Guru. Anasuya spent the last half century raising her children, both biological and chosen, as well as her numerous grandchildren. After starting and running the Tibetan Resettlement Project in New Mexico for 3 years, she returned to the East Coast where she finished her graduate degree and later went on to become Menpa (Doctor of Tibetan Medicine). As there is renewed interest in who Maharaji was and what he said, this podcast can serve as a place for people to access as many direct accounts as possible. Many of Maharaji’s original Western devotees are getting old and dying. Anasuya is just one of many Maharaji’s devotees and hopes this podcast will collect, document, and make available these precious stories in order to share Maharaji’s blessings. “I can count on one hand the number of dreams I have had of Maharaj-ji, but this was a big dream. It went on all night. He was holding my hand, it was very much like the last time I saw him. He kept putting the blanket over his head and hiding. I asked him, ‘Maharaj-ji why are you spending so much time with me?’ He said, ‘to give you peace of heart’.” –Anasuya Weil ================ Subscribe today so you don't miss a single video podcast from Be Here Now Network: https://www.youtube.com/@BeHereNowNetwork You can catch more of your favorite shows like Krishna Das's Pilgrim Heart Podcast, Sharon Salzberg's Metta Hour Podcast and the Mindrolling Podcast with Raghu Markus over on our sub-channel, Be Here Now Podcast Network 2: https://www.youtube.com/@BHNNPodcasts2 ================ Be Here Now Network Podcasts, Courses, and Articles to help you live a Life in Balance. Heart-Centered wisdom from Ram Dass, Jack Kornfield, Sharon Salzberg, Krishna Das + many more! Be Here Now Network delivers weekly insights into mindfulness, self-discovery, and Eastern philosophy through engaging podcasts, articles, and videos featuring renowned spiritual teachers. Inspired by Ram Dass' timeless wisdom, our platform serves as a guiding light for seekers on their path to greater awareness and inner peace. Whether you're exploring meditation, conscious living, or spiritual growth, our top-rated mindfulness podcasts provide thought-provoking discussions and practical wisdom. We believe that by transforming our own hearts, we can create a ripple effect of compassion and presence—one heart at a time. Start your journey today and deepen your connection to mindfulness with Be Here Now Network.