New Year day with God -
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1st Jan 2007: Photos:
New Year with God - Prasanthi Nilayam
Morning
Music and Brass
Band Programme by Students of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher
Learning
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New Year 2007
Music and Brass Band Programme by Students of Sri Sathya Sai
Institute of Higher Learning
January 01, 2007
Morning
Year 2006 has gone by… given a glitzy sent off all over the world
while welcoming the New…Year 2007… and in Prasanthi Nilayam, the
spiritual hub, the morning dawned with fresh hopes of basking in the
glory of direct ‘sunlight’ of God walking on two feet. …and it was
full, crowded to capacity to have a glimpse of the Lord on this
auspicious beginning of the New Year. New Year's Day is the first
day of the year, in the Gregorian calendar, falling exactly one week
after the Christmas of the previous year.
..And to the prayers and hopes of thousands gathered to capacity,
Bhagawan arrived at the Sai Kulwant Hall to the accompaniment of
Veda chanting, just before 7:30 a.m., driving past the devoted crowd
before occupying the special seat on the dais. There was a bouquet
of devotional songs by the students, an apt offering for a wonderful
fresh new year dawn, a gentle reminder of the greater glory of the
Lord moving in human frame, cajoling, chastising, warning, guiding
and engulfing one and all with unconditional love, that does not
seek anything in return…an ideal selfless journey. This was followed
by an impressive, enthralling band music by the Institute Brass
Band. Bhagawan sat through the entire programme for almost ninety
minutes. A visibly pleased Bhagawan blessed the students of the
brass band with a group photo session. Prasadam was distributed and
after a brief Bhajan session Bhagawan was offered Arathi before
retiring to Yajur Mandiram.
Music and Brass Band
Programme by Alumini of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher
Learning - January 01, 2007 - Evening
Nostalgic memories of yester years were brought to the fore
when the old students of the Institute reunited in large
numbers to celebrate ‘alumni day’ in the Divine Presence of
Bhagawan. More than 400 old students who are working in
different parts of the world in various capacities have
assembled at Prasanthi Nilayam to organise a show, an offering
of gratitude to their Beloved Bhagawan, who have nurtured
them, guided them and thus blessed them to become what they
are today, before leaving the hallowed portals of the great
institution. .... scroll down page to read more from New Year
report
Evening Photos
Music and Brass Band Programme by Alumini of Sri
Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning January 01, 2007
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In the afternoon, Bhagawan
was received by the Vedam group of the alumni with Poornakhumbham at
the entrance of Yajur Mandiram, Bhagawan’s residence. Bhagawan, who
arrived at the jam-packed hall led by the Vedam group, was visibly
‘moved’ by the dedication and devotion of his grateful students who
relived the evergreen good old memories of their days at the Lotus
Feet on this wonderful evening of the New Year. The programme
commenced with a scintillating band display by the Alumni Brass
Band. Coming from different parts of the world, these students
reunited themselves to reproduce their skills that they have learnt
at His Lotus Feet, once again… for Him…for His joy… They indeed made
their Beloved Mother ‘happy’, sporting a dazzling display for the
maiden evening of Year 2007.
…Dearest Lord! You are the very core of our self belief and
self-world…Your Love has touched us and we have grown…Your Grace has
filled us and our lives have forever changed… they said so, with
hearts full of feelings and gratitude…singing their hearts out in
chorus…a feeling, a bond, the real intensity of which is perhaps
known only to The Mother and Her Children…and this very special bond
of love made the evening a most memorable one…a right beginning for
a New Year with fresh hopes and new resolutions…aiming high...
Earlier in the afternoon, in a brief introductory speech, Mr. Anil
Gokak, Vice Chancellor of the Institute spoke on the significance of
celebrating the New Year. Quoting the famous proverb, again and
again like a sweet reframe comes the cycle of the years…Mr. Gokak
spoke about the greater significance of celebrating the New Year in
a most meaningful and purposeful manner… The message for the present
time is that mankind has to rewrite its history…Bhagawan’s teachings
have universal appeal aimed at uplifting and thus helping in
regenerating humanity. World must unite as one, and unity comes when
the underlying principle among all religions, races is recognised
which comes from the proper understanding of all faiths…. This
sanctity of the message has to be kept while celebrating the New
Year in the Divine Presence, exhorted Mr. Gokak. Hailing the alumni
for their service activities, Mr. Gokak urged the current students
to follow their seniors in imbibing the spirit of education.
Students are given the best of education under the Divine care and
guidance of Bhagawan and the integral system of education that is
imparted ensures a balanced development of the body, mind and the
spirit which is the absolute need of the present time. Concluding
his speech he urged the gathering to resolve to do their might
towards rebuilding the society and thus contribute towards the
betterment of humanity.
Indeed a wonderful beginning for a new year of greater hopes…of
reaching greater heights…towards fulfilling life’s mission…learning
from Him… with Him….a momentous journey to Him…from I to I.
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