Text & photo source: Radiosai.org Prasanthi Diary, sssbpt.org -
Sri Sathya Sai Media Foundation - h2hsai.org .
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"...Bhagawan
has always been engaged in encouraging art and music by
blessing many an artist to perform in the ultimate
Published on Sunday, Aug 8, 2010 at 1120
Hrs. IST
The magnetic aura that the ‘Soul of Prasanthi’ weaves around
attracts one and all to this hallowed township seeking spiritual
bliss. Among this multitude comes the ‘greatly talented ‘, from the
field of music and art. The names vary from MS Subbulakshmi to KS
Chitra from the south to the Ustads of North Indian Gharanas and the
list goes on. Bhagawan has always been engaged in encouraging art
and music by blessing many an artist to perform in the ultimate
Divine presence. …And for these artistes performing in this ultimate
court of excellence is the best of the boons that could ever come
by.
Joining this list of artistes was Mandolin Maestro U. Srinivas. The
little lad whose musical prowess made him a child prodigy, who
weaved carnatic musical magic on his chosen instrument to become a
maestro in the art, Mandolin U Srinivas, alongwith his sibling U
Rajesh were blessed by Bhagawan to present a musical serenade on the
evening of 5 Aug in the immediate Divine presence. The duo was
assisted by two in-house men, Sai Dutta on Mridangam and Nishikant
Barodekar on Tabla, both faculties from the Sri Sathya Sai Mirpuri
College of Music, Prasanthi Nilayam.
Starting with Vatapi Ganapatim of Muthuswami Dikshitar in
Hamsadhwani Raga set to Adi Talam the duo went on playing Endaro
Mahanubhavulu of Saint Thyagaraja in Sri Ragam set to Adi Talam ,
Rama Nannu Brovara of Saint Thyagaraja in Harikambhoji Ragam set to
Adi Talam, Raghuvamsa Sudha of Patnam Subramaniam Iyer in Ragam
Kadana Kuthuhalam set to Roopaka Talam, Thelia Lethu Rama of Saint
Thyagaraja in Ragam Dhenuka set to Adi Talam to end up with
Venkatachala Nilayam Vaikunta Puravasam of Saint Purandara Dasa in
Ragam Sindhu Bhairavi set to Adi Talam.
Photo slides updated today
8th Aug. 2010:
A Mandolin Serenade in Prasanthi Nilayam
Producing the piece of Thyagaraja Thelia Lethu Rama, towards the
end, the foursome engaged in jugalbandhi producing a medley of
rhythmic sounds, bringing in soul-catchy tunes, enrapturing the
attention of the multitude, not the least Bhagawan Himself, offering
a fitting musical treat at His Lotus Feet!
The stage was perfect with the semblance of Music and the Divine,
inviting attention riveted onstage. It is rightly said, Music is
Divine! When music starts flowing time stands still. An hour passed
by and it was music all over with its serene façade charming the
enchanting Divine and the blessed assembly on this blessed ‘the
auspicious Thursday’.
What followed was honouring of the artistes. The duo was felicitated
and draped with silk shawls by Bhagawan. Accompanists on table and
mridangam were also blessed by Bhagawan. Bhagawan blessed the
'foursome' with clothes as well.
As is seen these days, Bhagawan often brings His 'special brand'
concluding such sessions in style. A short bhajan session ensued,
producing two scintillating aalaap bhajans on Lord Sri Rama, Sri
Raghavam and Allaho Akbar before Bhagawan indicated for Mangala
Arathi. Upon accepting Arathi, Bhagawan moved off the dais at 1900
hrs. to get into His car, retiring for the day at 1905 hrs., not
before blessing the assembly with His abhayahastha.
DARSHAN UPDATE FROM 5TH AUGUST 2010 BELOW
Thursday, Aug
5, 2010: - Sai News & Photo Updates: With Bhagawan amidst
us, every day, every moment is auspicious; still, Holy Thursday
assumes a special significance in Prasanthi and thus the title ‘The
Auspicious Day’.
Today, on this auspicious Thursday evening, emerging at 1705 hrs. to
the chants of Vedam, Bhagawan went for a slow round of darshan
before ascending the portico in fifteen minutes.
"...Bhagawan has always been engaged in encouraging art and music by
blessing many an artist to perform in the ultimate Divine presence.
…And for these artistes performing in this ultimate court of
excellence is the best of the boons that could ever come by.
Joining this list of artistes was Mandolin Maestro U. Srinivas. The
little lad whose musical prowess made him a child prodigy, who
weaved carnatic musical magic on his chosen instrument to become a
maestro in the art, Mandolin U Srinivas, along with his sibling U
Rajesh were blessed by Bhagawan to present a musical serenade on the
evening of 5 Aug in the immediate Divine presence. The duo was
assisted by two in-house men, Sai Dutta on Mridangam and Nishikant
Barodekar on Tabla, both faculties from the Sri Sathya Sai Mirpuri
College of Music, Prasanthi Nilayam...." Photos
The Lord who had long ago declared ‘Fostering the Vedas’ as one of
His prime mission goals seemed to be explicitly doing the same;
Bhagawan spent awhile at the primary block watching ‘little buds’
blossoming breathing Vedic air. As He made His presence, the
children got into a crescendo, ‘chanting to the heavens’ fully
immersed in His presence.
Gliding through the lower portico, blessing the mandolin duo, U
Srinivas and U Rajesh, Bhagawan came onstage at 1725 hrs. Vedam
chanting ceased in next five minutes and something special was in
the offing.
This time it was to be a Mandolin Serenade! Carnatic music was to
flow from the mouth of the tiny brittle instrument called Mandolin!
The little lad whose musical genius made him a child prodigy, who
weaved carnatic musical magic on his chosen instrument, who went on
to become a maestro in the art, Mandolin U Srinivas, alongwith his
sibling Mandolin U Rajesh, was to perform onstage in the Divine
presence.
As the duo took Bhagawan's blessings, music flowed asserting her
oneness with Him, as if emphatically reiterating the saying, "Music
is Divine". Playing selected Carnatic collections, ably assisted by
'in-house' men on Tabla and Mridangam, the duo presented a fitting
tribute to some of the past Masters of Carnatic Music, dedicating
the presentation to the Master Musician whose greater benevolence
played host to the evening's musical serenade.
Starting with Vatapi Ganapatim of Muthuswami Dikshitar the duo went
on playing Endaro Mahanubhavulu, Telisi Rama, Rama Nannu Brovara,
all compositions of Saint Thyagaraja , Raghuvamsa Sudha of Patnam
Subramaniam Iyer to end with Venkatachala Nilayam Vaikunta Puravasam
of Saint Purandara Dasa.The duo has been awaiting ‘their’ turn
during the past few days, praying fervently for His Divine approval.
The stage was perfect with the semblance of Music and the Divine,
inviting attention riveted onstage. It is rightly said, Music is
Divine! When music starts flowing time stands still. An hour passed
by and it was music all over with its serene façade charming the
enchanting Divine and the blessed assembly on this blessed ‘the
auspicious Thursday’.
What followed was honouring of the artistes. The duo was felicitated
and draped with Shawls by Bhagawan. Accompanists on table and
mridangam were also blessed by Bhagawan. Bhagawn blessed the
'foursome' with clothes as well.
Photo slides updated today 8th Aug. 2010:
A Mandolin Serenade in Prasanthi Nilayam
As is seen these days, Bhagawan often brings His 'special brand'
concluding such sessions in style. A short bhajan session ensued,
producing two scintillating aalaap bhajans on Lord Sri Rama, Sri
Raghavam and Allaho Akbar before Bhagawan indicated for Mangala
Arathi. Upon accepting Arathi, Bhagawan moved off the dais at 1900
hrs. to get into His car, retiring for the day at 1905 hrs.
|| Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu ||
Text & photo source: Radiosai.org Prasanthi Diary, sssbpt.org -
Sri Sathya Sai Media Foundation - h2hsai.org .
web layout - photo design : saibabaofindia.com & SBOI group.
