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Mon, Jan 31, 2011: Today, on
this final evening of the month of January, Bhagawan arrived at 1850 hrs. in His
car blessing the audience with His Divine Darshan.
Coming on to the dais after a full round, Bhagawan blessed
some of the senior faculties of the Institute, tossing Vibhuti packets unto
them, with interactions. Reading a prayer from Editor, Sanathana Sarathi,
Telugu, Bhagawan continued with His blessing spree before adorning the dais,
assuming His seat. In the meanwhile, outgoing Sevadal batch, both men and women,
from Kerala was filing into the hall, that had an exclusive session in the
Poornachandra Auditorium in the evening.
As bhajans continued, Bhagawan turned busy with devotees'
letters till He accepted Mangala Arathi at 1925 hrs. The session was far from
over. Tossing a Vibhuti packet, Bhagawan beckoned one of the singers for a
conversation that lasted for few minutes; He continued with a couple of more
boys. Bhagawan whispered, boys listened and responded and the packed audience in
the backdrop of pin-drop silence, except for occasional coughing, sat enjoying
the session thoroughly. The session came to an end with Bhagawan leaving the
dais at 1940 hrs. to retire to Yajur Mandiram at 1945 hrs. Before leaving the
dais Bhagawan raised both of His hands in 'Abhayahasta', blessing the audience.
Earlier, in a fresh initiative that Prasanthi witnessed
today, the outgoing batch of Sevadals from the state of Kerala was blessed with
an exclusive session in the Poornachandra Auditorium. The highlight of the
session was Bhagawan's physical presence towards the end of the session. Showing
up at 1840 hrs., Bhagawan came down the ramp to take His seat on an elevated
platform granting closer Darshan. After interacting with the State President of
the Organisation, Bhagawan blessed three ladies from the group, seated in the
front row, with interactions before blessing the entire group with Prasadam.
Accepting Mangala Arathi, then Bhagawan left for the main darshan venue, Sai
Kulwant Hall. Earlier, the session commenced at 1630 hrs. with an hour long
video presentation on Bhagawan's Advent.
|| Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu ||
Sun, Jan 30, 2011:
This weekend Sunday evening had Bhagawan emerging at 1805 hrs., coming into the
hall in His car.
As bhajans continued, Bhagawan completed His round of darshan before coming on
to the dais in ten minutes. For the next twenty minutes He was busied Himself
before turning His attention on to the higher secondary boys who were awaiting
to grab yet another opportunity seeking blessings for various projects. Birthday
benedictions followed.
Then came the turn of the tiny tots from the Primary School. Little ones in
small groups swarmed unto Bhagawan seeking blessings. Bhagawan with atmost love
and patience spent some time with each of the groups, blessing all of them with
Vibhuti Prasadam and Padanamaskar. The session lasted for half-an-hour.
Bhagawan then moved into the interview room for a brief pause before emerging in
another ten minutes. Following the 'day before pattern', Bhagawan glided past
the upper verandah to return to the dais at 1915 hrs. It was time for Mangala
Arathi.
As Arathi was on, blessed prasadam, Italian chocolates, went for distribution
among students and staff. Bhagawan sat for a while watching over the proceedings
before leaving the dais, blessing the concourse with abhayahastha. Bhagawan left
for Yajur Mandiram at 1930 hrs., in His car.
|| Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu ||
Sat, Jan 29, 2011:
Emerging at 1845 hrs., this evening, as Bhagawan's Divine Carrier took the
pathway, devoted public yet again got into frenzy mood, this time tussling with
their own selves to catch a precious glimpse of The Lord! Catching the mood,
Bhagawan, from His side, was seen tossing Vibhuti packets 'at random'.
After a slow and steady round of darshan Bhagawan alighted at
the Verandah to get into the Interview Room. A brief pause ensued before
Bhagawan emerging out of the Interview Room. Gliding past the upper verandah,
Bhagawan arrived on stage at 1910 hrs. and bhajan was in full swing. Interacting
with one of the devotees in the front row, Bhagawan showed up on the stage, a
'feast' public thoroughly missed for last couple of days. He had a couple of
letters on His lap and soon got Himself busy, reading them.
After a few bhajans, in next five minutes, Bhagawan asked for
Mangala Arathi.
Session was to continue as students, who were awaiting their
dues that they probably had missed last couple of days, were gearing up to grab
the opportunity. Bhagawan's compassionate eyes were scanning the audience,
especially at the front block. Scenting the opportunity that was up for grab,
they turned unto Him, taking a beeline.
Starting with a couple of greetings, some students took over,
turning up with their academic work for blessings. As each one of them turned up
to Him, Bhagawan most graciously
flipped through the pages, listening to many of them, blessing each one of them
with Divine Whisperings, Vibhuti Prasadam and Padanamaskars. Birthday
benedictions followed. A few students had some 'handiwork' of sketches to
present to The Lord. Bhagawan blessed all of them before asking for a repeat of
Mangala Arathi. ...And the devoted public enjoyed every bit of it as the
extended session turned out to be a 'bonanza' after two days of short darshans.
Time ticked past to 1950 hrs. Leaving the dais, Bhagawan went
into the Interview Room only to emerge just before 2000 hrs. retiring to Yajur
Mandiram.
|| Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu ||
Fri, Jan 28, 2011:
This evening, at 1840 hrs., Sai Kulwant turned fully lit and scenting His
arrival the packed house went into a frenzy, realigning to order, welcoming The
Lord. Bhagawan arrived in His car and took a detour driving outside from the
main entrance.
The house continued with singing bhajans and an hour passed before it welcomed
Bhagawan once again at 1947 hrs. Even as Bhagawan entered in, He stopped for a
while at the centre before asking for Mangala Arathi. With arathi on, Bhagawan's
car moved on to the gents' side, this time completing the earlier incomplete
round of Darshan. Completing the round Bhagawan's car sped past heading to Yajur
Mandiram, at 1952 hrs.
|| Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu ||
Thu, Jan 27, 2011: This
evening Bhagawan granted one of the shortest darshan sessions. Emerging at 1905
hrs., in the car, even as Bhagawan arrived at the Verandah outside the Interview
Room, He blessed a senior devotee calling him unto the car to bless with Vibhuti
Prasadam. Remaining in, Bhagawan asked for Mangala Arathi and with Arathi on,
Bhagawan's car moved further, cutting across the lower verandah, moving into the
gents' side. Sai Kulwant Hall had a packed audience and as Bhagawan's car moved
at a snail's pace, taking a 'reverse' round, devotees at the gents' side went
into a frenzy repeating the refrain, "Jai Bolo..." in devotional fervour.
|| Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu ||
Tue, Jan 25, 2011:
Emerging at 1820 hrs., this evening, Bhagawan came on stage at 1840 hrs. after a
full round of darshan. A combined music programme by devotees from two different
nations, Czech and New Zealand was scheduled for the evening. During His darshan
round, Bhagawan spent awhile at the front block interacting with the combined
troupe.
Five minutes after adorning the dais, Bhagawan nodded to commence the programme.
Initial blessings ensued that was followed by an invocatory prayer "Ganaanaam
Thwa...". The troupe sang for the next half-an-hour, Czech Republic followed by
New Zealand. Songs were in the native languages of both the countries apart from
English and a Telugu-Hindi mix. The programme lasted well over half-an-hour.
Bhajans by the troupe followed before Bhagawan accepted Mangala Arathi at 1930
hrs. With Arathi on, Bhagawan blessed the concourse with an abhayahastha.
As Bhagawan continued to sit, He blessed a couple of youth from the troupe,
one each from Czech and New Zealand with Vibhuti Prasadam before calling some
more lucky ones, two ladies, again one each from both the countries, to come on
to the stage to receive His blessings.
His blessing right palm turned upward, lifting itself producing an 'inimitable'
circular motion.
With His index finger He did another 'inimitable' action, His
very own, 'scribbling something in the air' as His gaze turned fixed at the
august assembly. ...It was time for Bhagawan to leave.
Leaving the dais, Bhagawan moved into the Interview Room to spend next ten
minutes in before retiring to Yajur Mandiram at 1945 hrs.
|| Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu ||
Mon, Jan 24, 2011:
Making an 'early-entry'at 1805 hrs. Bhagawan ascended the dais in the Sai
Kulwant Hall in twenty minutes after a full round of blessings this evening here
in Prasanthi Nilayam. During the darshan round Bhagawan spent awhile at the
front block listening to a prayer from the students from Music College.
Carnatic lover that Bhagawan is, Prasanthi have heard umpteen
references about the Poet Saint Thyagaraja from Bhagawan Himself. Music College
students, knowing the pulse of Bhagawan and following the tradition in carnatic
fraternity, that celebrate Thyagaraja Aradhana during this period, had a prayer
at Bhagawan to bless them to offer a musical bouquet in the name of the Poet
Saint.
Ten minutes into the bhajans Bhagawan nodded at the boys to
come on to the dais. The dais was to be reset as Bhagawan wanted the progarmme
on the stage. Bhagawan repositioned Himself, sitting facing the ladies' end. A 'Sangeet
Aradhana' was to follow.
Beginning with a Ganaesha offering "Sri Ganapathi Nee Sevimpa
Raray" the next fifty minutes witnessed the students regaling with some
interesting numbers that included some hindustani pieces as well. The evening
numbers included "Bhajamana Ram Charan Sukhadai...", a hindi bhajan by Saint
Tulsidas, "Jagadanandakaraka..." of Saint Thyagaraja, a jugalbandhi, stringing
many a chord with various musical instruments, "Rama Kodanda Rama...", one of
Bhagawan's favourite bhajans to end with a mangalam song, a thankful prayer and
conclusion to the musical event. The programme lasted for fifty minutes. At the
end Bhagawan individually felicitated each one of the artistes, draping shawls
over them.
Mangala Arathi was offered at 1945 hrs. and Bhagawan retired
to Yajur Mandiram at 1950 hrs. not before blessing the concourse with 'abhaya
hastha'. Prasadam was distributed to the entire assembly.
Earlier in the morning, Bhagawan visited a newly renovated
office of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, sanctifying the same, opening its doors
for functioning.
Emerging at 1135 hrs., Bhagawan, upon arriving at the office
via Poornachandra Auditorium, lit the lamp, marking the official inauguration.
Cutting a cake on the occasion, Bhagawan went round the office premises overseeing the facilities, interacting with
the officials. Bhagawan was accompanied by Sri K. Chakravarthi, Secretary, Sri
Sathya Sai Central Trust and Sri SV Giri, Trust Member, Sri Sathya Sai Central
Trust and was received with Poornakumbham at the new office premises. Subsequently, Bhagawan visited the first floor section of the
office blessing the staff members. After seeing around and posing for a group
photo Bhagawan accepted Mangala Arathi before leaving the premises after
spending around forty minutes.
Sun, Jan 23, 2011: Sai
Baba Darshan- When 'waiting' turned out to become 'penance for His
lordly entry', Prasanthi experienced the bliss of a longer spell of bhajans,
invoking and awaiting The Lord, today, here on this weekend evening. Celestial
rhythms of bhajans emanated in soulful tunes was overlaid with great devotional
fervour and Prasanthi revelled in the opportunity of the extended hour, invoking
her Lord. Bhagawan made His entry at 2015 hrs. and went for a full round of
darshan.
The large gathering in the evening has been reinforced by the outgoing
contingent of sevadals from the state of Kerala. Adding to this was the Primary
School children, showing up on their Sunday Darshan Special.
Bhagawan's 'slow-going' round found hundreds upon thousands, in their devotional
frenzy, vying for a closer glance. As He moved through the students' block,
Bhagawan blessed the day's birthday beneficiaries at the boys side followed by
His special attention at the Primary block. He further moved into the ladies'
side, for an 'extra mile', a regular feature these days, that has formed part of
His 'full round' of Darshan.
Ascending the dais at 2035 hrs. Bhagawan got into attending to devotees' letters
and bhajans rose in an exuberant swell filling the packed assembly with powerful
vibrations.
Upon finishing the letters, Bhagawan accepted Mangala Arathi at 2055 hrs. Even
as Bhagawan sat glancing at the students post Arathi offering, +2 students of
higher secondary wing made a beeline unto Him seeking blessings with their
annual academic projects. Bhagawan, with atmost love and compassion, leafed
through the project records, and quite interestingly, was seen passing comments
and suggestions in between.
A group of students turned up with a huge greeting that was followed by a couple
of birthday blessings. Finally it was the turn of a boy who had a prayer,
apparently related to his eyes,
whispered into His ear. Bhagawan's actions are 'awe-intersting' and a treat to
watch. Our Lord, in a swift response to the prayer, removed the boy's spectacles
to bless his closed eyes with His tender finger touch! Lo! it was a sight to see
as not very often we get to watch such rare actions in public, a demonstration
of God's Motherly Love! Bhagawan blessed the boy profusely, spraying yellow rice
that was followed by a short interaction.
It was 2125 hrs. and Bhagawan left the dais into the interview room. Emerging at
2130 hrs. Bhagawan left for Yajur Mandiram, retiring for the day.
|| Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu ||
Sat, Jan 22, 2011:Granting an early darshan Bhagawan arrived at 1805 hrs. to soulful
tunes this Saturday evening here in Prasanthi Nilayam. As He moved past the
pathway at a slow pace many received His blessings that included the birthday
beneficiaries, both senior students and the little
ones from Smt. Easwaramma English Medium School. Distinct
voices of the 'little one's' from the school were heard, who sang with great
enthusiasm. Coming on to the Verandah Bhagawan continued with His blessing spree
as a couple of devotees earned His diligent attention.
Ascending the dais at 1830 hrs. Bhagawan got Himself busy
with the 'day's mail' for the next twenty minutes. Even as He completed the
same, Bhagawan beckoned one of the senior bhajan singers on to the dais
conversing with him for sometime. At the end, Bhagawan blessed the 'student'
with a materialised golden chain.
It was time for Mangala Arathi. At 1900 hrs. Bhagawan
accepted Arathi before blessing the assembly and retiring to Yajur Mandiram at
1905 hrs.
|| Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu ||
Fri, Jan 21, 2011:Winter has loosened its grips in the township and the day has been
warm with a temperature of 28°C. As the day progressed into evening, it was the
'warm' feeling of expectation of The Lord's darshan that overweighed the 'warm -
weather- feeling', today here in this Prasanthi township.
Beginning the day's story, this evening, Bhagawan arrived
just after 1830 hrs. to go for a full round of darshan before appearing on the
dais at 1850 hrs. As He adorned the dais men and women turned glued to the
radiant Divine Form, while bhajans led by the students filled the air with
devotional verve. The capacity audience followed the singing, focal point being
the centre of attraction adorning the dais. Showcasing His dispassionate face
Bhagawan sat on, reading through the day's mail from devotees, occasionally
raising His head glancing at the assembly. The status continued for the first
half-an-hour till Bhagawan finished reading the letters.
The Lord often finds His best company with students. His
interactions with them turns into a lovely tale, a sight that Prasanthi ever
relishes to watch and rejoice. This evening, after finishing the 'day's mail',
Bhagawan started picking up boys from the front block, blessing each one of them
with Vibhuti packets. Beginning with lead singers, Bhagawan called many a
student and the session lasted for ten minutes before The Lord asked for Mangala
Arathi at 1930 hrs.
Accepting Arathi, Bhagawan left the dais to leave for Yajur
Mandiram at 1935 hrs.
Earlier, as He was coming on to the dais, Bhagawan blessed
the Editor, Sanathana Sarathi, Telugu with a golden chain. As the Editor showed
the latest issue of Sanathana Sarathi, Bhagawan leafed through the magazine,
glancing and blessing the same.
|| Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu ||
Thu, Jan 20, 2011:
Fulfilling the 'holyday's' aspirations and prayers from thousands congregated in
the Sai Kulwant Hall, Bhagawan emerged from the Divine Abode at 1823 hrs. here
this Thursday evening. Coming for a full round of darshan, once again out in the
open much to the joy of the thousands, Bhagawan went for a slow round blessing
many, including the tiny tots from the Primary School.
Arriving on the dais at 1850 hrs. Bhagawan sat for the next 15 minutes, busy
with the day's mail from the devotees, before accepting Arathi at 1905 hrs. As
blessed prasadam went for distribution Bhagawan sat through for some more time
watching over the distribution.
Blessing the concourse, Bhagawan left the dais at 1915 hrs. retiring to Yajur
Mandiram.
|| Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu ||
Wed, Jan 19, 2011:
This evening Bhagawan emerged at 1840 hrs. to come, 'out in the open', for a
full round of darshan. Coming on the dais, Bhagawan sat through the next
half-an-hour before accepting Arathi at 1925 hrs. Bhagawan retired to Yajur
Mandiram at 1930 hrs.
|| Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu ||
Tue, Jan 18,
2011:Evening in Sai Kulwant turned golden yellow with the advent of the
twilight and with soulful tunes rendering the air, Prasanthi reflected verily
heaven on earth. ...And Prasanthi was waiting, anticipating her Lord to emerge.
Thousands sat immersed in bhajans and many eyes were tuned focusing at the
western entrance eagerly anticipating signs of His emergence.
Bhagawan arrived at 1820 hrs. and went for a complete round
before showing up on the dais in ten minutes. This was another day of Vibhuti
blessings as Bhagawan tossed blessed packets unto many boys at the front block.
Lucky ones got a 'double', Vibhuti with Padanamaskar. Towards the end Bhagawan
blessed the Mandir Priest as well with a 'double'.
Bhagawan accepted Mangala Arathi at 1900 hrs. and retired to
Yajur Mandiram at 1905 hrs.
|| Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu ||
Sun, Jan 16, 2011:Staffers from SSSIHMS, Whitefield, Bangalore have assembled in
Prasanthi Nilayam this evening commemorating the occasion of a decade of service
of the Temple of Healing that had its inception on 19th January ten years ago.
Bhagawan arrived at 1840 hrs. to come for a full circle of
darshan. Ascending the Verandah, Bhagawan moved into the bhajan hall where
panels of a proposed exhibition at the hospital were displayed. Bhagawan had a
'walk-through' of the panels before emerging to come on stage; soon Bhagawan lit
the lamp before cutting a cake meant for the glorious occasion.
Even as bhajans continued Bhagawan sat through and blessed a
couple of groups from the hospital with anniversay greetings. A new Cath Lab
Project at the hospital with unique features that is ready for inauguration was
also blessed by Bhagawan. The Cath Lab has features like ceiling suspended 'c'
arm, head to toe scanning, modern flat panel technology etc.
'Loving His Uncertainty' is an essential ingredient of living
with Sai. At 1920 hrs. Bhagawan asked for Mangala Arathi, though the musical
troupe from the hospital had a prayer to sing a few songs in His Divine presence
rejoicing the occasion. When it almost appeared that Bhagawan was winding up the
session, magnanimous Lord brought a cheer on many a face seated at the front
block, nodding to commence the programme.
After three four songs of love and gratitude for Bhagawan, at
1940 hrs. Bhagawan accepted Mangala Arathi once again before leaving the dais to
retire to Yajur Mandiram at 1950 hr.
|| Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu ||
Sat, Jan 15, 2011:Today was the day of sporting honours for the students. Deviating
from the customary practice over the years, Bhagawan chose this day to honour
sporting heroics of His students, in the valedictory function of the Annual
Sports and Cultural Festival held in the Sai Kulwant Hall this evening.
Sai Kulwant Hall, with colour and glitter around, reflected
the celebrating mood of the twin occasion, the valedictory function and the
auspicious Makara Sankranthi, signifying Sun's northward Journey. Weekend
ensured a capacity audience and additional venue, Poornachandra Auditorium,
opened its gates for devotees.
Emerging just after 1800 hrs. Bhagawan went into the
Poornachandra Auditorium to bless the convergence before coming into the Sai
Kulwant Hall. Entering into the Sai Kulwant Hall at 1820 hrs., Bhagawan's
caravan had the Institute Band and Flag Bearing Squad, preceding Him.
The dais in Sai Kulwant wore a special decorative costume,
adorned with trophies and shields meant for distribution.
As Bhagawan arrived on the stage, He blessed the trophies and
shields that decked the dais. Before assuming His seat Bhagawan lit the lamp on
the stage sanctifying the occasion. Proceedings for the session began with Sri
Sanjay Sahni, Principal, Brindavan Campus addressing the gathering.
Sun's northward journey is symbolic of man's Godward Journey,
said the speaker greeting one and all on the auspicious occasion. Referring to
Shankaracharya's spiritual pursuits leaving the world for The Divine, the
speaker added that, Sankranthi is the best time for spiritual pursuits and thus
the significance of Sporting and Cultural heroics. In his short speech he also
touched upon the legend of Sports Meet in Parthi, the inception of a world class
indoor stadium etc., highlighting Bhagawan's special efforts towards sporting
development in Parthi that in turn makes students fit enough to face the world.
Referring to various items presented by all the institutions, he summed up
declaring that Bhagawan has always been our inspiration.
The second speaker for the occasion was Ms. Suma Rao, a
former student with double post graduation, erstwhile all-rounder gold medallist,
currently a faculty in the Dept. of Commerce at Anantapur Campus, pursuing
doctoral research.
Ms. Suma, a veteran of over twenty sports meets, highlighting
the speciality of Sathya Sai Educational System, that according to her brings
out the 'soul quality', narrated some interesting incidents during the sports
meet coupled with her observations that God Has Always Been The Doer.
The Sports Festival is fully saturated with God's Love where it gets its full
meaning, asserted the speaker. She ended her inspiring speech with a prayer to
Bhagawan to "storm into our hearts to be the essence of our lives."
Next was the Prize distribution. As the names were announced,
representatives from various institutions, namely, Sri Sathya Sai Primary
School, SSSIHL - Brindavan Campus, Mirpuri College of Music, SSSIHL - Anantapur
Campus, SSSIHL - Prasanthi Nilayam Campus came in the order to receive the
trophy from the Divine hands. This was followed by blessing of medals and
certificates by Bhagawan.
Conveying His immense blessings Bhagawan asked Sri Sanjay
Sahni to announce that He felt immense joy at the performance of the students
during the festival. Special mention was made on the drama presentation held on
13th Jan evening.
Special benedictions were sent to the Muddenahalli Campus and
Smt. Easwaramma English Medium School along with College of Nursing and Allied
Health Sciences, SSSIHMS, Whitefield, Bangalore and Sri Sathya Sai Junior
College, Anantapur. As Bhagawan sat on the stage, there was an flurry of
greetings related to the Sports theme. Bhagawan blessed all of them.
Blessed Prasadam was distributed to the entire assemblage. As
the distribution went on Institute Band played some soulful tunes that included
bhajans.
Bhagawan accepted Mangala Arathi at 1950 hrs. and retired to
Yajur Mandiram at 2000 hrs.
Ace cricketer and former India Captain Rahul Dravid was in
Parthi for evening darshan.
|| Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu ||
Thu, Jan 13, 2011: After two days of hectic sporting and cultural activities at
the Vidyagiri Hill View Stadium, this evening, action shifted back to Sai
Kulwant Hall with Prasanthi Nilayam Campus presenting a dance drama in the
immediate Divine presence.
In the evening, Bhagawan arrived in His car at 1745 hrs. and after His usual
round of darshan moved into the bhajan hall where the drama troupe was awaiting
His arrival. Blessing the boys Bhagawan emerged through the rear entrance to
appear on the dais at 1800 hrs.
This evening's presentation was on the essence of Bhagavatham, entitled, "Bhagavatha
Saaram".
The centre-block had a special set up assisted by special lighting.
Even as bhajans continued, Bhagawan went on blessing the day's birthday
beneficiaries. Bhajans stopped abruptly at His command, at 1810 hrs., and
blessings were sought before the commencement of the programme.
The presentation, a thesis on Bhagavatham, was a summation of the essence of the
epic illustrated in the form of dialogue between Lord Vishnu and Sage Narada.
Lord Vishnu, explaining the epic's essence, spoke of the priceless pearls the
epic offers, namely, Bhakthi (devotion), Jnaana (knowledge), Vairaagya
(dispassion), Thathwa (philosophical insight) and Mukthi (liberation).
The epic
is rightly described as Bhakthi Jnaana Vairaagya Thathwa Mukthi Saagaram. All
these essential features were explained with flashback illustrations from
stories of yore, namely, Hanuman's story for Bhakthi, Lord Brahma's story for
Jnaana, Divine Mothers, Yasoda, Devaki and Easwaramma for Vairagya, Nachiketa's
story for philosophical insight and lastly, the story of Radharani illustrating
Mukthi.
The hour-long presentation essentially portrayed as to how God and His devotees
co-existed to make alive the epic called Bhagavatham. It's essentially the story
of God and His devotees.
After the presentation Bhagawan moved down to pose for a photo session with the
troupe. After blessing the troupoe, as Bhagawan moved back on to the dais soon
Mangala Arathi was offered, at 1920 hrs. After Arathi, Bhagawan blessed the
sweets and as sweets went for distribution to the devotees, Bhagawan blessed the
drama boys distributing sweets in person
.
Leaving the dais, en route, many 'helping hands' who were instrumental at His
hand for the successful sporting festival were seated. Accepting letters
Bhagawan blessed many of them before retiring to Yajur Mandiram at 1935 hrs.
Price distribution ceremony of Sports and Cultural Festival 2011 will be held
tomorrow evening.
|| Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu ||
Wed, Jan 12, 2011:Day 2- Annual Sports and Cultural Meet 2011
- "This evening, on the second and concluding day of the Sports and Cultural
Festival, Bhagawan arrived at the stadium at 1715 hrs.
The Divine Chancellor was
accorded a rousing reception at His arrival with the Brindavan Band along with
Little Lions from Prasanthi joining the motorbike escorters from all the three
campuses.
Tue, Jan 11, 2011:Day 1- Annual Sports and Cultural Meet 2011 of SSSIHL and Sri Sathya Sai Institutions
got underway this evening at Sri Sathya Sai Vidyagiri Hill View Stadium in the
immediate presence of the Divine Chancellor. Deviating from the existing practice of single day programme,
this year's meet is conducted in the evenings alone, spreading over two days,
11th and 12th January. At the venue, in the evening, after month-long hectic
training schedules and preparations, students from all the campuses along with
staff members were ready and upbeat, welcoming the Divine Chancellor.
Bhagawan, clad in white, was ushered into the the stadium at
the stroke of 1700 hrs.; The Divine Chancellor was escorted by a host of
procession led by the Institute Band. A column of motorcyclists, Anantapur Band
and flag bearers representing various houses followed the Institute Band from
Prasanthi Nilayam escorting the Chancellor.
Read
the complete report with Video and photo slides
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|| Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu ||
Mon, Jan 10, 2011: This evening's 'session' with The Lord" began with Bhagawan's
entry at 1835 hrs. Coming on to the dais after a full round of darshan Bhagawan
spent an hour presiding over the bhajan session. Interesting are His
interactions with His students. Today's turned out to be one such interesting
evening when, Bhagawan, upon assuming His seat on the dais started tossing
Vibhuti packets to many a student, mainly from the bhajan troupe, one after one.
As Vibhuti packets flung in the air, lucky recepients came forward to snatch the
'double, Vibhuti along with Padanamaskar. A few of the lucky ones got 'His call'
for a second time!
Earlier, as Bhagawan came on to the Verandah, Principals and Wardens from both
Prasanthi Nilayam and Brindavan Campuses greeted Him with their prayer for the
year's Sports and Cultural Meet. Even as Bhagawan sat on the dais, some of the
students took their chances to greet Bhagawan with their handiwork with Sports
Meet theme. An hour went past and at 1940 hrs. Bhagawan accepted Mangala Arathi.
A short interaction with one of the bhajans singers followed before Bhagawan
took a right turn to return to His car.
At 1950 hrs., as Bhagawan was leaving for Yajur Mandiram, Mr. Narasimhamurthy,
Warden, Brindavan Campus made an announcement on the scheduled Sports and
Cultural Meet. The meet would be held tomorrow and the day after, 11th and 12th
of January, at the Sri Sathya Sai Vidyagiri Hill View Stadium, in the evenings.
|| Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu ||
Sun, Jan 9, 2011:
This weekend evening earned an early darshan when Bhagawan came out at
1720 hrs. A full round in the car ensued before Bhgawan came on stage. Vedam
continued beyond the scheduled hour as Bhagawan sat on till 1740 hrs. when He
left the stage for bhajan hall.
Ahead of the scheduled Annual Sports and Cultural Meet House Captains and Vice
Captains from all the three campuses and Higher Secondary School were assembled
in the bhajan hall invoking Bhagawan's benediction. Bhagawan spent close to
fifteen minutes inside, graciously moving among and blessing the captains with
Padanamaskar.
Emerging at 1800 hrs. Bhagawan moved out of Prasanthi precincts for a drive
towards Super Speciality Hosptial.
In the meanwhile twilight bhajans that commenced at 1745 hrs. continued in the
Mandir. Bhagawan returned to Mandir after an hour and ten minutes, at 1910 hrs.
Mangala Arathi was offered at 1920 hrs. and Bhagawan retired to Yajur Mandiram
at 1930 hrs. This year's Annual Sports and Cultural Meet will be held on the
11th and 12th of this month, scheduled for evening hours.
|| Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu ||
Sat, Jan 8, 2011:This evening, arriving at 1805 hrs., Bhagawan, on completing His
round of darshan came on to the dais in ten minutes marked by a crescendo in
bhajans. Presiding over the session He sat for the next ten minutes before
accepting Arathi at 1830 hrs. After Arathi, Bhagawan blessed some boys with
Vibhuti prasadam before leaving the dais to retire to Yajur Mandiram at 1835
hrs.
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For the past couple of days weather has turned bit chill in
the township. Preparations for the Annual Sports and Cultural Meet scheduled for
next week is gearing momentum; with students and staff getting busier day by
day, fine tuning for the final show, darshan sessions barely see their presence
except for a single column meant for bhajan and vedam boys.
A Tailpiece:“…Always think of Me,
become My devotee, worship Me and offer your homage unto Me. Thus you will come
to Me without fail. I promise you this because you are My very dear friend.”
Thus spake Bhagawan Sri Krishna in The Bhagavad Gita. Here we have our
Beloved Bhagawan, the selfsame Sri Krishna, came back in another physical frame,
walking among us, telling us, It’s the pure heart that reaches the goal;
follow the heart.
|| Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu ||
Fri, Jan 7, 2011:
Fulfilling the day's aspirations and prayers from thousands congregated in Sai
Kulwant Hall, Bhagawan emerged from the Divine Abode at 1820 hrs. here Friday
evening.
For them, those who have assembled in the evening, His Mandir
is a golden dream and to be in His presence is the gift supreme!
Taking His usual route, as Bhagawan moved past, hundreds upon
thousands were glued to the Divine form, catching a precious, priceless glimpse
from the moving car. Gliding past, at the gents' side, Bhagawan spent close to
two minutes, blessing a youth group from Mumbai.
Alighting on the Verandah, Bhagawan came on to the dais just
after 1830 hrs. Interestingly, He beckoned one of the lead bhajan singers and
engaged in conversation for some time before blessing the singer with Vibhuti
prasadam.
Even as Bhajan was on Bhagawan blessed birthday boys for the
day, blessing each one of them with Vibhuti packets. Soon He got into the day's
'mail' from devotees.
At 1900 hrs. Bhagawan indicated for Mangala Arathi. He sat
for some more time blessing one of the students, listening to His supplications.
His blessing right hand went up and the index finger
'scripted' in the air before He ended up the session with a circular wave of His
hand. Bhagawan left the dais at 1910 hrs. for Interview Room.
Retiring to the Interview Room Bhagawan spent next fifteen
minutes in, before emerging at 1925 hrs. to retire to Yajur Mandiram. Blessed
prasadam was distributed to the entire audience.
A two day seminar on Research Innovcations and
Reinnovations and Industrial Development and Rural Development was
organised by SSSIHL on 6th and 7th Jan in Prasanthi Nilayam. The two day seminar
held in the Multimedia Theatre of Book Trust had Dr. R. Chidambaram, Principal
Scientific Advisor to the Government of India speaking on the subject. The
seminar was attended by many faculties and research scholars from the Institute.
|| Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu ||
Wed, Jan 5, 2011:
Christmas and New Year are over and there is a letdown in the rush of devotees
in Prasanthi. This evening Bhagawan arrived at 1920 hrs. in His car.
A glance from Him says many thing!...and for many, 'it's'
everything! With His slow round of darshan, as He moved past, Bhagawan was
radiating His blessed glance upon the mass of devotees through the entire
stretch of pathway.
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Coming on stage in ten minutes, wearing a smile on His face,
Bhagawan sat through watching over the congregation of devotees. It's sports
time in Parthi and students from outstation campuses, Anantapur and Brindavan,
have arrived for the final round of preparations. As Bhagawan sat through, the
students from Brindavan Campus, who have just arrived, were rushing 'with their
attendance', into the Mandir to have a glance and more importantly expecting a
Glance back from Him.
Bhagawan accepted Mangala Arathi at 1740 hrs.; even as Arathi
was on Bhagawan blessed birthday boys, blessing each one with Vibhuti Prasadam.
Leaving the dais, as Bhagawan took a right turn, many eager
faces were ready, up on their knees, expecting His blessings; Bhagawan, with
atmost patience, blessed all of them before boarding His car to leave for Yajur
Mandiram at 1955 hrs.
...And as He was leaving the dais, outside the Brindavan
Hostel, close to the Mandir, there was a group of students, with folded hands,
paying obeisance to Bhagawan. They had just arrived and could not make it to the
Mandir...and never wanted to miss Him!
|| Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu ||
Tue, Jan 4, 2011:Bhagawan arrived for Darshan at 1910 hrs in His car. Even as the car
was taking its usual route, Bhagawan asked the driver to stop the car near the
mandir and resumed His journey in chair. Bhagawan interacted with some of the
devotees on His way to the stage.
Students sang with increased vigour, inspired by His attention. Bhagawan read
a few letters while listening to Bhajans. Students of the institute were sitting
with huge cards describing the various sports meet events. Even as they
repeatedly attempted to bring the same near their Chancellor appealing for His
presence for the practice sessions, The Lord lovingly beckoned them to sit
hinting that the time has not yet come. Bhagawan beckoned the priest for Arathi
at 1932 hrs. The students who had just started a bhajan concluded it smartly
with a fading effect instilling smiles all around. Bhagawan retired to Yajur
Mandiram in car.
|| Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu ||
Mon, Jan 3,
2011:"The Bond of Love" that was celebrated for three days from the New
Year eve continued its joyous run on the fourth day this evening with a sizeable
number of alumni getting another closed door session inside the bhajan hall.
This evening, coming in at 1755 hrs., in His car, for a full round of Darshan,
Bhagawan, upon completing His round went straight into the bhajan hall...and the
doors turned closed.
Bhagawan spent half-an-hour inside, granting momentous
moments to the alumni, moving amongst and giving Vibhuti Prasadam in person.
Emerging out, Bhagawan came on stage at 1840 hrs. and bhajans
continued. The session ended with a special song sung at His instance, upon
which Mangala Arathi was offered at 1855 hrs. Before leaving the dais Bhagawan
blessed the assembly with Abhayahasta. Bhagawan retired to Yajur Mandiram at
1900 hrs., out in open, skipping His car.
It's sports time in Prasanthi. This evening, students block
remained almost empty except for the bhajan block as hectic practice sessions
are on at the Hill View Stadium.
Winter that made a strong entry during the latter half of
December has considerably eased off and the township is experiencing mild winter
over the past one week.
|| Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu ||
Sun, Jan 2, 2011:
Where love reigns supreme everyone comes to Prasanthi returns filled and
fulfilled. This evening, prior to the normal darshan round, Poornachandra
Auditorium witnessed a special session, wherein alumni along with immediate
family members assembled to receive Divine Blessings.
Entering in at 1800 hrs. Bhagawan spent an hour in the auditorium blessing the
'privileged folks' with close Darshan and Padanamaskar. Expressing grateful
thanks to Bhagawan for His all out love and compassion and continued blessings,
two of the former students, Dr. Mayur Pandya and Kota Shivakumar, shared the
podium, with short speeches in English and Telugu respectively, before Bhagawan
set out to move among the students and family members. At the end, Mangala
Arathi was offered before Bhagawan left the auditorium, close to 1900 hrs.
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Back in Sai Kulwant bhajan session was on. Emerging at 1900 hrs. in His car,
granting Divine Darshan, Bhagawan took a detour to Verandah after cutting across
from the ladies' end. Moving on stage Bhagawan accepted Mangala Arathi at 1905
hrs. Blessing birthday boys, interacting with a couple of bhajan boys, Bhagawan
spent a few minutes on stage before blessing the assembly with Abhayahasta.
Leaving the dais Bhagawan moved in to the Bhajan hall where a special group from
Team Vidya Vahini along with a set of school children were awaiting His arrival.
The group appraised Bhagawan of the various developments of the project.
Interacting with and blessing the group, Bhagawan came out of the hall through
the rear entrance. Cutting across the upper verandah Bhagawan blessed many
senior devotees before boarding His car to retire to Yajur Mandiram at 1950 hrs.
Sat,
Jan 1, 2011:On this New Year
evening, The Lord who is beyond Time, Lord of Timelessness was ushered into the
Sai Kulwant Hall in a regal procession, apt for The Divinity! The entrance gate
at the rear western end, leading from Yajur Mandiram, there was a huge arch with
wordings, "Om Sai Kalaatheethaaya Namaha!", hailing the attributeless, timeless
Divinity!
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This was a session earmarked for the alumni of SSSIHL, an annual
affair they eagerly await, to come back to the portals. The New Year dawned and the waiting for the evening, for the
first glance of The Lord found its fulfilment at 1910 hrs. when Bhagawan was
ushered into the Sai Kulwant Hall by a host of procession by the alumni
comprising of flag bearers, Vedam Boys and Poornakumbham; while Parasols and
Venchamarams (yak tail fans) added on to the colour spectacle granting the
procession a religious flavour, in the backdrop there were sound bytes of
soulful tunes of a welcome song.
Arriving on to the Verandah and blessing the cake for the occasion by the
students, Bahgawan moved on stage for a round of applause from the capacity
audience. On the stage, Bhagawan lit the lamp before cutting a special cake by
the Alumni. Assuming the Seat of The Divine, Bhagawan blessed the organisers for
the commencement of the proceedings. A musical offering was in the offing and announcements in
Telugu and English followed. The programme got off with the Alumni Brass Band
presenting an interesting musical piece, a Ganesha Stuthi, that had adaptation
from one of the popular numbers. Children of Sai they are, they would often sing Love Songs to Mother Sai during
their college days. Evoking nostalgic memoirs of of those golden past, they
erupted with the beauty of a song, "Oh Sai Maa...Priyamaina Maa...." so
meaningful for the occasion!
The Lord who played all 'silly games' with His students... for His students,
watching them growing and glowing, came in for adoration with lavish praise
heaped unto Him when intermittent commentary pushed the session forward. Some
more numbers followed including a Qawwali before they switched over to bhajans
as commanded by Bhagawan. All the songs were tuned to the the theme of Love,
"The Bond Of Love" between Mother Sai and Her Children, "Prema Bandham!"
Bhajans continued for the next twenty minutes and the White
Army took over with blessed prasadam went for distribution. At 2040 hrs.
Bhagawan accepted Mangala Arathi. In between Bhagawan blessed one of the alumni
with a materialised golden chain. Blessing the entire concourse with Abhayahastha Bhagawan left
for Yajur Mandiram at 2045 hrs. Earlier, upon emerging from Yajur Mandiram at 1700 hrs.,
Bhagawan went into Poornachandra Auditorium granting darshan to the thousands
assembled there.
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