Naatya Bharati – Dance Offering by Kalaimamani Madhavapeddi Murthy & Prasanthi Dance Group

Video Webcast of the Dance Presentation, 'Naatya Bhaarathi' by Kalaimamani Sri Madhavapeddi Murthy and the Prasanthi Dance Group - 26 Jan 2014

The Republic Day honours the date on which the  Constitution of India came into force, on 26 January. Commemorating the grand occasion the Prasanthi Dance Group along with renowned Kuchipudi exponent Kalaimamani Madhavapeddi Murthy presented an evening of Dance and Music here in Prasanthi Nilayam today.

Titled ‘Naatya Bharati’ the programme started off with an invocatory item propitiating Lord Ganesha, performed by the budding dancers from the higher secondary batch of students. Mr Murthy then presented “Jagananda Karaka”, the first Pancharatna Kirtana of St Thyagaraja. His solo item that followed next, on Annamacharya’s famous composition “Muddugare Yasoda”, was a classic depiction of Lord Krishna’s illustrious life. Bhagawan’s famous padyam (poetic rendition) on ‘Bharat Bhagya Vidatha’ “Khanda Khandanthara…” was the penultimate item, done by the students, before the concluding number “Sundaram Bharatam Sarala Sumanoharam… Vaibhavam Bharatam Madhura Neeranchalam” a classic tribute to adorable Mother India, offered by the entire troupe.

Bhajans continued and ended with Sunday Special in Bhagawan’s mellifluous voice, “Shivaaya Parameshwaraaya Chandrasekharaaya Namah Om…”Mangala Arathi at 1800 hrs. marked the end of the evening’s proceedings.

Born in Chennai, with his family route in Andhra Pradesh, Madhavapedddi Murthy, son of acclaimed playback singer Madhavapeddi Sathyam, is a phenomenon in the dance scenario of the country, who has travelled extensively performing all over India and in many countries abroad. Mr Murthy learnt Kuchipudi  under the tutelage of  Dr Vempati Chinna Satyam, Founder-Director, Kuchipudi Art Academy, Chennai, for more than 20 years perfecting the art. He had the rare privilege of performing in Bhagawan’s Divine Presence during the 70th Birthday Celebrations in Puttaparthi before returning to perform again last year, on the same day,offering a programme entitled “Saayi Nrithya Sangamam” with the same group of students.

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Republic Day Concert by Delhi NCR - 2013
 

Musical Offering by Delhi NCR

Sunday, January 27th, 2013

26th Jan 2013 - When the whole nation is busy celebrating 64th Republic Day, devotees from Delhi & NCR (National Capital Region) presented a medley of devotional and patriotic songs at Bhagawan’s Lotus Feet this evening here in Prasanthi Nilayam as part of their three day Parthi Yatra.

The programme commenced at 1700 hrs. with a brief introductory speech by Sri Jatinder Cheema, State President of SSSSO – Delhi & NCR. Offering rich gratitude to Bhagawan for the opportunity, Sri Cheema listed out some of the service projects undertaken by the Organisation, before inviting Sri Prasad Rao, IAS (Retd.), Secretary of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, to speak on the occasion of Republic Day.

Referring to the greater glory of Prasanthi Nilayam, being the centre of Sanathana Dharma, Sri Prasad Rao explained in brief the story of India becoming a Republic, 64 winters ago, on January 26, 1950. Sri Prasad Rao then continued with a reference to the 1950 Constitutional Declaration calling the nation Sovereign Socialist Democratic Secular Republic, explaining each term, stressing on the ‘real’ meaning referring to Bhagawan’s teachings. Sri Prasad Rao ended his speech exhorting fellow devotees to rededicate to make India strong and secular as per the original declaration at the time of becoming Republic.

Echoing Bhagawan’s teachings to let different faiths exist and let His glory be sung in different languages, youth from Delhi NCR then presented a musical offering, medley of devotional and patriotic songs, sung in different languages.

The youth began with propitiating Lord Ganesha with the song “Om Gam Ganapathaye Namaha…” followed by a Telugu version of Rabindranath Tagore’s composition. Next to come was a Qawwali that was followed by a Shabad from Holy Guru Granth Saheb, extolling the Oneness of Divinity. “Araj Suno Meri Sainath Ji…” followed next before a Bengali composition by Tagore, commemorating the Republic Day occasion. “Hey Giridhara Gopala…”, the beautiful Krishna bhajan, sanctified profusely by Bhagawan Himself singing the same on many an occasion, was the penultimate number, sung in Sai style, before the parting number, a supplication to bless them to live in Him forever…”Sai Dhey, Sai Dhey…Sai Dhey…” in Hindi.

Apt to the occasion, singing men wore white pyjama-kurtas, with green and red shawl adorning their neck, symbolising national tri-colour.

Bhajans continued, all the artistes were felicitated with safari pieces followed by group photo session for the entire unit of pilgrims. Next, students from the Primary School offered their ‘special handi-work’ thematic of national flavour, on the occasion of National Republic Day. The session ended with Mangala Arathi offering at 1830 hrs.

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Republic Day Concert by Delhi Mahila Youth
Thursday, January 26th, 2012
 

Even as India looked towards Delhi to salute the President of India on the National Republic Day, delegates from Delhi made a pilgrimage to Prasanthi Nilayam to pay homage to the President of the Heart, Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. It was an extremely pleasant programme with a great compilation of popular songs in praise of Mother India and Mother Sai. The programme spread across all genres from Carnatic to Hindustani, from Light music to Qawwali and from Sufi to Patriotic.

The programme started with the celebrated patriotic number Vande Mataram but with a novel and original presentation. The Bhajan “Manasa Bhaja Re”, reminded us of Bhagawan’s first musical discourse, the Carnatic piece “Brahmam Okate” exalted the singularity of Divinity and the Qawwali “Tere Dar Pe Jo Bhi Aaye” filled our hearts with gratitude. The next song was a moving piece, ‘Kaise Jeeyun Mein Yun Tere Bin”, a song yearning for the end of separation.

The Meera Bhajan “Chakar Rakho ji” often performed by Bharat Ratna M. S. Subbulakshmi in the Divine presence was next followed by the patriotic number “Sare Jahan Se Acha” reminding us of the beauty and grandeur of Mother India. The famous sufi number “Dama Dam Mast Kalandar” on the ecstatic devotion of Allah’s favourite son was the pen-ultimate piece to be fittingly concluded by “Deewane Deewane Sai Ke Deewane”, a song mentioning how madly in love we are with our Lord, Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.

All the participants were honoured with clothes and Prasadam was distributed to the gathering. Being Thursday the day had an auspicious conclusion as the hall was filled with the sweet voice of Bhagawan singing “Govinda Hare, Gopala Hare”. Arati was offered at 1815hrs.

Music Concert by Delhi Youth – Men’s Wing

Friday, January 27th, 2012

After the wonderful performance by the Mahila Wing yesterday, the men had a tough act to beat. So they countered popularity with originality, not with little success. The Programme titled “Sai Ke Deewane” was commenced with the song, “Sadgurune Maje Aashirwad Dila”.  The second song exhorted all to unite and sing his glory, “Aao Milkar Sai Ko Basale Dil Mein”. The next song was a life sketch of Bhagawan, “Suno Suno Bhai Ek Kahani”.

“Tere Daras Ko Tarase”, a song on the agony of seperation, “Maa Prana Daivam”, the bliss of the proximity of Mother Sai and “Soham Sai Aum”, a song describing how Sai is our very life were slow melodies. Even as the assembly were wafting in the melodies, “Khwabon Mein Sai Tu”, brought movement into the hall as everyone brought their hands together to keep pace with this fast number. The youth brought the curtains down on the programme with the famous Qawwali, “Nit Kair Manga”.

All participants were honoured with clothes and Prasadam was distributed to the assembly. At the conclusion of the Day’s proceedings, it was announced that devotees from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand will present a cultural programme for the ongoing Chinese New Year Celebrations.

Prasanthi Pilgrimage of Delhi Youth 2012

Select Youth from Delhi, many for the first time, arrived for a four day spiritual retreat to Prasanthi Nilayam on 26 Jan 2012. Apart from visiting the many places of interest, the youth also arranged Blood Donation Camps and attended the Nitya Anaadanam (Daily food distribution to villages around Puttaparthi) Project. Narration of experiences of Youth in Seva Projects from other states and countries and interaction with the state president were also held. The youth also viewed documentaries on Bhagawan’s Mission.

On the evening of 26 Jan, on the occasion of the National Republic Day, the women’s wing of the Youth group paid homage to the President of the Heart, Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. It was an extremely pleasant programme with a great compilation of popular songs in praise of Mother India and Mother Sai. The programme spread across all genres from Carnatic to Hindustani, from Light music to Qawwali and from Sufi to Patriotic.

The programme started with the celebrated patriotic number Vande Mataram but with a novel and original presentation. The Bhajan “Manasa Bhaja Re”, reminded us of Bhagawan’s first musical discourse, the Carnatic piece “Brahmam Okate” exalted the singularity of Divinity and the Qawwali “Tere Dar Pe Jo Bhi Aaye” filled our hearts with gratitude. The next song was a moving piece, ‘Kaise Jeeyun Mein Yun Tere Bin”, a song yearning for the end of separation.

The Meera Bhajan “Chakar Rakho ji” often performed by Bharat Ratna M. S. Subbulakshmi in the Divine presence was next followed by the patriotic number “Sare Jahan Se Acha” reminding us of the beauty and grandeur of Mother India. The famous sufi number “Dama Dam Mast Kalandar” on the ecstatic devotion of Allah’s favourite son was the pen-ultimate piece to be fittingly concluded by “Deewane Deewane Sai Ke Deewane”, a song mentioning how madly in love we are with our Lord, Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
 

All the participants were honoured with clothes and Prasadam was distributed to the gathering. Being Thursday the day had an auspicious conclusion as the hall was filled with the sweet voice of Bhagawan singing “Govinda Hare, Gopala Hare”. Arati was offered at 1815hrs.

After the wonderful performance by the Mahila Wing the previous day, the men had a tough act to beat on the 27 Jan. They countered popularity with originality and not with little success. The Programme titled “Sai Ke Deewane” was commenced with the song, “Sadgurune Maje Aashirwad Dila”.  The second song exhorted all to unite and sing his glory, “Aao Milkar Sai Ko Basale Dil Mein”. The next song was a life sketch of Bhagawan, “Suno Suno Bhai Ek Kahani”.

All participants were honoured with clothes and Prasadam was distributed to the assembly.

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