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Tue, Nov 30, 2010:
Bhagawan arrived for Darshan at 1905hrs to the music of
Bhajans. Encircling the hall, Bhagawan collected letters and blessed some
devotees and children with Vibuthi. After completing a round of the Sai
Kulwant Hall, Bhagawan came onto the stage and sat with rapt attention listening
to the Bhajans and watching the singers.
Encouraged by the attention, the students sang many new Bhajans much to
the delight of the assembly. Bhagawan accepted Arati at 1955hrs. On His
way back, to the amusement of Bhagawan and the devotees in hearing distance, a
small child had a long serious monologue with Bhagawan in her own baby language.
Laughing, Bhagawan blessed the child. And thus concluded another joyful day in
the Lord's presence. |
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Mon, Nov 29,
2010: Bhagawan arrived for Darshan
at 1820hrs looking like a freshly bloomed flower. Spreading joy across the hall,
Bhagawan interacted with a few devotees and blessed the Birthday Boys with
Akshatas and the little children with Vibuthi. Bhagawan after
completing a round of the Sai Kulwant Hall, came straight onto the stage and
read the various letters while Bhajans where on.
Listening to a few more Bhajans after reading the letters, Bhagawan accepted
Arati at 1910hrs. Bhagawan interacted with a few students before
retiring for the day at 1930hrs. |
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Sun, Nov 28,
2010: Bhagawan arrived for Darshan
at 1830hrs amidst Bhajans. Encircling the hall, Bhagawan collected letters and
blessed a few many with Vibuthi. Bhagawan after completing a round of
the Sai Kulwant Hall, entered the prayer hall where a group of IT administrators
working in the various institutions of Bhagawan including the Central Trust,
Sadhana Trust, Hospitals and University were seated along with a few devotees
who have arranged for a new IT Service Automation Project across all
institutions.
Bhagawan inspected a brief multimedia presentation made by the team and
blessed the undertaking and the various members assembled. Bhagawan then went
onto the stage and read the various letters while Bhajans where on. After
accepting Arati at 1935hrs, Bhagawan gave interviews to a couple of
families. Bhagawan retired for the day at 2030hrs.
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Sat, Nov 27, 2010:
The day of the African conquest. The Sai African Adult Choir (SAAC),
first conceived in 2008, presented their first programme in Prasanthi Nilayam in
July 2009. After the grand success of the programme with Bhagawan requesting for
an encore at the end of the presentation, the group returned with a lot more
confidence to perform on the occasion of His Birthday celebrations.
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The group is represented by Nigeria while the songs are drawn from
Nigeria, Congo, Tanzania and South Africa. Bhagawan arrived for Darshan
at 1905hrs amidst Bhajans. Bhagawan came on to stage after completing the
Darshan rounds at 1925hrs and after about 20 minutes of Bhajans, blessed the
participants to commence the Programme. The choir started with an english song
composed by Jude Nnam entitled "Happy Birthday Baba" followed by songs drawn
from various African countries. The Programme concluded with an english prayer
to Bhagawan entitled "Sai Baba - Great Navigator". At the end of the
presentation Bhagawan descended the stage and after interacting with the
musicians for a long time, distributed clothes and table clocks to all the
participants. As an act of History repeating itself, Bhagawan demanded an encore
this time too and the Choir obliged with a South African Song, "Njalo". Bhagawan
accepted Arati at 2100hrs. |
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Fri, Nov 26, 2010:
- Sai News & Photo Updates -
Sai Darshan today A relaxed day at Prasanthi Nilayam.
After a long time this was an open day with no programmes scheduled. Bhagawan
arrived for Darshan at 1745hrs. Bhajans were going on in an easy
unhurried melody. Not songs sung by eager amateurs but composition rendered by
seasoned mavens with the natural ease derived from daily practice. Bhagawan
after setting the mood, played the part to perfection.
He took His time during the Darshan rounds and interacted with many
devotees spending considerable time with each. Bhagawan came on to stage with a
huge pile of letters on His lap. As the Bhajans were going on, He read them one
by one. After finishing the letters, Bhagawan asked for Arati at
1850hrs in the middle of a Bhajan. When the students abruptly stopped the
Bhajan, The Loving Mother gave an apologetic smile to the students, immersing
them in Love. Bhagawan blessed the sevadal - who were on duty in the railway
stations to help the devotees arriving for the Festival of Divine Love
- with Vibuthi and photographs. He also spent some time with
one of the oldest families who have been in the Sai Fold for four generations
before retiring to His residence. |
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Thu, Nov 25,
2010 - Sai News & Photo Updates - Sai
Darshan today Bhagawan arrived for Darshan at 1730hrs
welcomed by Omkara and the Ganesh Bhajan. Today was the day for the
international groups to seek His blessings and obtain the privilege of wishing
Him on His Birthday. The entire path which Bhagawan takes during His Darshan
Rounds was decorated on either side with candles. Bhagawan collected many
letters and spoke to quite a few.
After completing the Darshan round, Bhagawan entered the prayer hall
where the doctors who served in the international medical camp held during the "Festival
of Divine Love" were seated. Bhagawan spent over 20 minutes
with them interacting with them and blessing them with
Vibuthi. Bhagawan
then ascended the stage and interacted with a coordinator who introduced the
musicians seated in front of Bhagawan.
After a few more Bhajans, Bhagawan accepted Arati at 1830hrs. The
devotees were thrilled when at the end of the Arati, Bhagawan raised
both hands and blessed the music group and all devotees with Abhayahasta.
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Wed, Nov 24,
2010
- Sai News &
Photo Updates - Sai Darshan today Bhagawan arrived for Darshan
at 1820hrs amidst Bhajans. Encircling the hall, Bhagawan collected many letters
and blessed a few with Akshatas and Vibuthi. Some students
presented huge handmade cards thanking the Lord for the privilege of witnessing
His 85th Birthday and also being able to participate in the celebrations.
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The sevadal from Andhra Pradesh who were the great instruments behind the successful
functioning of the Festival of Divine Love took His blessings and showed Him
various photographs of the preparations in general (Images)
and the Food Pavilion (Images)
in particular. Bhagawan blessed all the volunteers with Vibuthi
prasadam. Bhagawan after completing a round of the Sai Kulwant Hall, entered the
prayer hall where the Vidya Vahini group was seated. Bhagawan spent around 20
minutes with them before starting the next task in His busy agenda. Every year,
no matter how busy His Schedule, Bhagawan has personally distributed Sarees to
devotees during His Birthday Celebrations. The Loving God, The Ever Giving God
went around the hall many times and picked up select devotees personally and
gave them "Birthday Sarees" (as it is popularly known) out of His own Hands. Not
entirely satisfied, He then picked up devotees from the gents side too and gave
them sarees to hand over to their wives or, in some cases, mothers. Bhagawan
then went onto the stage and accepted Arati at 2005hrs. Bhagawan
blessed devotees from Italy and permitted them to distribute chocolates to share
their happiness. After a brief halt in the interview room, Bhagawan retired to
Yajur Mandiram after blessing many more devotees with Vibuthi. |
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Tue, Nov 23, 2010 -
85th Birthday News & Photos - Festival of Divine Love: When the big
day arrived there was a festive ambience prevailing at the Sri Sathya Sai Hill
View Stadium with men and women in thousands turning up occupying every inch of
space in the stadium. With many Gods watching from the hill top, mortals on
earth were making merry of the opportunity bestowed upon, anticipating the grand
arrival of “The Lord of 85 Years”.
With time ticking past inching towards the anticipated hours, there was heavy
jostling of huge turnout of crowd, expected of such a mammoth festivity. Yes,
the Hill View Stadium was anticipating the moment of her life to embrace The
Lord and with her there were thousands upon thousands of mortals awaiting
seeking to win a glance of The Lord on the auspicious day!
23, Nov, 2010:
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Earlier, in the morning when all the roads were expected to open towards the
main venue, the Hill View Stadium was calm and quiet, warmly welcoming the
inflow of devotees. Devotees vying for a vantage spot in the unreserved area
started filing past in the early hours, well before the sun rise, and with the
clock ticking away the stadium was gathering momentum.
Watch and ward sevadals coupled with senior students were in full swing action,
providing guidance with reference to seating arrangement. Refreshments were
given in the form of tea, coffee, snacks along with drinking water.
Proceedings began with the usual one hour Vedam at 0800 hrs. and bhajans
commenced at 0900 that continued till 0945 hrs. when a group of boys took over
the stage coming up with commentary in English, Telugu and Hindi. Prof. Anil
Kumar as well joined the boys and the show continued up to 1030 hrs. Bhajans
continued beyond 1030 hrs. till the Divine arrival....
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Mon, Nov 22,
2010:
85th Birthday News & Photos - Festival of Divine Love:
Monday morning presents the frenzy mood of devotees vying to
get a place inside the Sai Kulwant Hall, the venue of the 29th annual
convocation of SSSIHL. The Chief Guest, His Excellency The Prime Minister of
India, Dr. Manmohan Singh is expected to arrive at 1045 hrs. Convocation is
expected to begin at 11:00 hrs. This is going to be the second visit of the high
dignitary; his earlier visit was in 1995, as Finance Minister of India, with the
same assignment as Chief Guest of Convocation during the 70th birthday
celebrations.
Unending serpentine lines of devotees, both ladies and gents,
started snaking through the lanes and bylanes of ashram from the early hours.
With the Prime Minister arriving and a host of other Central and State
Ministers, State Governor and Chief Minister are expected to accompany, heavy
security blanket has been thrown throughout the township by the State Police.
Annual Convocation 2010 of SSSIHL
The annual convocation of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher
Learning was held in Sai Kulwant Hall in a glittering ceremony graced by the
Chancellor of the Institute Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba attended by Chief Guest
for the convocation His Excellency The Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan
Singh along with a host of glitterati from the political world.
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The host of dignitaries included Sri K. Rosaiah, Chief
Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Sri E.S.L. Narasimhan, Governor of Andhra Pradesh,
Sri Y.S. Yeddyurappa, Chief Minister of Karnataka, Sri Shivraj Patil, Governor
of Punjab, Sri M.K. Stalin, Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Sri Sushil
Kumar Shinde, Union Minister for Power, Sri Ashok Chavan, former Chief Minister
of Maharashtra, Dr. Ratan Tata, Chairman of Tata Sons, Tata Consultancy Services
Chairman Sri N. Chandrasekaran, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of
Tata Consultancy Services.
The Convocation procession started at 11.10 a.m. from Yajur
Mandir with the Institute Brass Band leading the procession playing sonorous
tunes. Bhagawan in a crimson-hued robe along with the Chief Guest and a host of
glitterati from the world of politics were ushered in to the venue by the Band
followed by a student carrying the Sceptre on one side while the Registrar
carrying the Ceremonial Mace.
As the procession reached the dais, the Vice
Chancellor of the Institute Dr. Shashidhara Prasad garlanded the Prime Minister.
Ceremonial Vedic chants for the Convocation followed. On the request of the Vice
Chancellor, the Chancellor of the Institute Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba
declared the Convocation open and pressed the button to unveil the plaque of
29th Convocation of the Institute. On the dais along with Bhagawan and the Prime
Minister were seated the Governor and Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. On the
other side facing the dais were seated the members of the Academic Council.
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Extending a cordial welcome The Vice Chancellor spoke about the Institute before
getting into introducing the honourable Chief Guest for the occasion. Institute
Oath was administered after which doctorates and gold medals were given away by
the Divine Chancellor.
Dr. Manmohan Singh delivering the convocation speech Dr.
Manmohan Singh recalled his earlier visit as Chief Guest in 1995. Opining about
the International status of Prasanthi Nilayam, Dr. Singh highlighted on the
point of diversity here, watching the microcosm in the township. “Yours is a
relatively young University, already established its place as a centre of
excellence”, lauded the erudite Chief Guest. Dr. Singh then paraphrased the
words of Baba: “This is not a place to earn degrees, but a place to cultivate
self-sacrifice, self-knowledge leading to self-realisation”. The true meaning of
education is knowledge in action, said Dr. Singh. Speaking on the hallmark of
education, Dr. Singh said is to combine science with spirituality.
Addressing the students, Dr. Manmohan Singh said, you are
graduating today. I have no doubt you will face challenges, but you will come
successful, I have no doubt. You have been exposed to fine minds, excellent
libraries. Dr Singh advised that the students that your life will not be
complete if you do not reach out to those less unfortunate ones. Render help to
them. God bless each and every one of you. With the Institute Brass Band
rendering the National Anthem, the Convocation function came to a close at 12.15
p.m.
After the function, Bhagawan went inside the interview room
with Dr. Manmohan Singh. After a few minutes, Bhagawan and Dr. Manmohan Singh
emerged from the interview room and came on the stage. What followed was the
Divine Benedictory Message. The Academic Council members too came on the dais
after some time.
Pouring Divine Wisdom as usual, Bhagawan spoke about the
glory of Bharatiya culture, the innate divinity, the greater importance of
discipline in life, before coming into the crux of the message, on the
importance of educare in the present day.
There is no unity at the national level. There is no unity,
but instead there is enmity. Everyone should work for the unity of this land. In
fact, in every field of public life, unity is required, echoed Bhagawan.
Concluding His benedictory message, Bhagawan exhorted: All
are the children of God. You should mingle with each other as brothers. This is
the message of Bhagawan on this occasion of Convocation.
Mangala Arathi was offered at 1310 hrs. The Prime Minister
was called inside the Interview Room for a private audience that lasted for
thirty minutes, upon which Bhagawan retired for the session.
Read the complete Convocation
Report & excerpts from Swami's discourse - click here
In the evening:
This was the penultimate evening before the
big day and none had any special schedules
for the evening, but the Divine! He had His
set plans and the evening turned out to
become a glittering Birthday Eve, a carnatic
session, showcasing the abundance of talent
in His backyard!
Emerging at 1900 hrs. in
the evening to soul-filling tunes of
spirited bhajans Bhagawan went for a
complete round before coming on to the
Verandah. "Prema Pravaham" music troupe were
called inside the bhajan hall for a short
session after which Bhagawan emerged on
stage for some flash seconds before retiring
to the Interview Room for the next five
minutes.
Team Vidya Vahini also
got to interact with Bhagawan. The Vidya
Vahini Project will be officially launched
tomorrow, on the occasion of 85th birthday
celebrations.
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Returning on stage at
1920 hrs. Bhagawan blessed the State
Governor, Sri ESL Narasimhan who sat
squatting on stage. A host of VIPs including
Union Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, Dy. CM,
Tamin Nadu, Sri M.K. Stalin, Sri Ashok
Chavan, former Chief Minister of
Maharashtra, Dr. Ratan Tata, Chairman of
Tata Sons were also present for the evening
session.
Assuming the Seat of The
Divine, Bhagawan went on glancing through
letters, as bhajans continued. In the
meanwhile, blessed prasadam went for
distribution.
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Bhajans continued for
some more time after which a pause ensued
and Bhagawan interacted with leading bhajan
duo for some time. Releasing the pause
bhajans continued. ...Soon the duo returned
donning special clothes as instructed by
Bhagawan. Some more interaction followed and
the stage slowly getting set for a grand
Birthday Eve Programme!
At 2000 hrs. the duo took
over as proposed by God Himself! An hour
long session followed, with the duo singing
mezmerising variety of carnatic rendition
enchanting the divine. Capacity assemblage
of devotees burst into loud cheers at every
possible interval rejoicing the session
every bit.
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This was not a man made
proposal, but a proposal by God Himself and
how soon everything came in place as willed
by Him. And Prasanthi was lucky to witness a
glorious Birthday Eve!
Bhagawan accepted Mangala
Arathi at 2100 hrs. and as He was leaving
the dais, an announcement on the Birthday
programme followed. It was announced that
the programme would commence at 1000 hrs. in
the Hill View stadium and Bhagawan would be
arriving at the stadium on the Golden
Chariot!
When the D-Day dawns
tomorrow morning, all attention would be
diverted to the Sri Sathya Sai Hill View
Stadium where God would be ushered in as
King of kings in the Golden Chariot!
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Sun, Nov 21, 2010:
85th Birthday News & Photos - Festival of Divine Love:
The
countdown for the big day comes down to two
days and with that the huzzle buzzle of the
mammoth spiritual carnival peaked today with
constant inflow of devotees throughout the
day. After filling
the available ashram apartments, the sheds
and the temporary accommodation facilities,
the fresh entrants are slowly occupying the
building verandahs inside the ashram.
Ladies darshan line
turned out to become a long serpentine one,
turning at every possible detour, finally
ending up at the western end passing through
the shopping centre - book trust buildings.
Adding to this comes the security cordon in
view of the VVIP movement expected tomorrow.
Hon'ble Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh,
Chief Guest for 29th annual convocation of
SSSIHL, is scheduled to fly down from New
Delhi tomorrow morning to deliver the
convocation speech. Governor of Andhra
Pradesh, Sri ESL Narasimhan is already
camping in Prasanthi ahead of the VVIP visit
and some of the Union Ministers along with
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister are expected
to attend the glittering function scheduled
for 11:00 hrs. tomorrow morning.
This evening, penultimate
day for the Annual Convocation, Bhagawan
arrived at 1755 hrs. granting darshan to the
packed audience. The stage was set for the
annual convocation drama by the students of
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning.
The drama entitled "Twameva Sharanam Mama"
depicted the story of a tailor who, when
fell short to deliver a duty assigned to
stich 16 pairs of dresses ahead of
Bhagawan's 85th birthday celebrations, gets
the unseen blessing of His chosen deity,
Lord Vittala of Pandharpur, in response to
his desperate call, as saving grace.
Chinna Katha story involving
King Alexander who invaded India, showcasing
high morale exhibited by Bharatiyas of those
days was shown as an anecdote. The drama
ended with a Qawwali, sang in celebration of
joy of His Advent.
Upon the end of the drama
Bhagawan posed for photograph with the drama
crew before Mangala Arathi at 1915 hrs. One
bhajan followed after which the cast sung
the Prasanthi Love Song, Humko Tum Sey Pyaar
Kitna... Bhagawan asked for an encore of "Samastha
Lokaaha..." after which an announcement on
the next day's convocation programme
followed. It was announced that Prime
Minister of India, His Excellency Dr.
Manmohan Singh would be attending the
Convocation as Chief Guest and the entry to
the hall would be from 0900 hrs. onwards.
Yajur Mandiram, the
Divine Abode, is indeed the cynosure of all
eyes. For an onlooker watching from outside,
the Mandiram shines with brilliance under
the shades of changing colour themes.
Information Kiosks have mushroomed at every
vantage points, aiding and guiding devotees,
well managed by grateful old students (boys)
of Bhagawan's Institute.
Earlier, the 9th World
Conference of Sri Sathya Sai Organisations -
World Wide that got underway yesterday
concluded this afternoon at 1430 hrs. with
the final session held in the Poornachandra
Auditorium.
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Sat, Nov 20,
2010:
85th Birthday News & Photos - Festival of Divine Love: Bhajans are
indeed the high point of Prasanthi sessions. This evening, upon emerging at 1840
hrs. Bhagawan went for a full round of darshan before coming on stage at 1850
hrs. Bhajans continued with full spirit and Bhagawan was seen fully engrossed,
often giving finger beats, enlivening the session. The session continued till
1935 hrs. when Bhagawan accepted Mangala Arathi.
Spending another ten minutes on
stage, conversing with some of the students and senior officials of Sri Sathya
Sai Organisations - Worldwide, Bhagawan left the dais at 1945 hrs. retiring to
Yajur Mandiram.
Earlier, the 9th World Conference of Sri Sathya Sai
Organisations was held in the Poornachandra Auditorium during the day.
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Fri, Nov 19, 2010 -
Annual Ladies' Day - 85th Birthday News & Photos - Festival of Divine Love: Annual
Ladies' Day 2010 turned out to be a noon affair when Bhagawan was ushered into
the hall by the Anantapur and Primary School Band just after 12 noon today. The
Chief Guest for the occasion, Her Excellency, The President of India, Smt.
Pratibha Devisingh Patil along with other dignitaries, His Excellency ESL
Narasimhan, Governor of Andhra Pradesh, His Excellency Sri Shivraj Patil,
Governor of Punjab, etc., Hon'ble State Tourism, Information & PR Minister Smt.
J. Geeta Reddy accompanied Bhagawan into the hall.
The programme commenced with lighting of
the lamp by the Divine Hands. Smt. Chetana
Raju, Managing Trustee of Easwaramma Women
Welfare Trust in her introductory speech,
spoke about the evolution of the Easwaramma
Women Welfare Trust that was founded in
2005. She spoke in detail about the various
service activities done by the Trust,
attributing the success story to Bhagawan's
grace and guidance.
Smt. Mallika Srinivasan, Director of
Amalgations Group and CEO of TAFE India Ltd.
who spoke next made a mention of the chaotic
world outside suggesting His Love to be the
perfect antidote for all adverse situations.
Talking on women power, the speaker
mentioned on the achievements of Smt.
Pratibha Patil who rose to the highest
office of the country. Smt. Srinivasan's
speech was a blend of Bhagawan's Divine
Teachings, current scenario around the world
while attempting to successfully portray the
story of Women Welfare Programme initiated
by Bhagawan.
Read the complete detail with New Photo
slides of Ladies day click here
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Thu, Nov 18, 2010
85th Birthday News & Photos - Festival of Divine Love:
This evening Bhagawan was ushered into the hall by a host of Primary school
children, that included the Veda chanting students, the Primary School Band,
students dancing Bhangra steps deftly and a couple of students holding umbrella
in their hands.
As He emerged out of the Yajur Mandiram at 1840 hrs. He was religiously received
with Poornakumbham by the children before the commencement of the procession
invoking The Lord into the Sai Kulwant Hall. All along the procession a welcome
song was played in the background giving an added flavor to the Lordly entry.
As Bhagawan came on to the dais, students presented the programme to Bhagawan
before they burst open into a dance scene commencing the presentation.
The leading cast or the narrator of the dance drama announced that such
universal acceptance of God in human form has never occurred in the annals of
history. A divine declaration by Bhagawan on who is He was then screened to the
audience which set the benchmark for the dance drama. There were two short
episodes in the drama, the first was the episode of Upamanyu from the Sivapurana
and the second was the episode of Uddhava counselling the Gopikas after being
sent by Lord Krishna.
The speciality of this drama was a backdrop of LED screen which beamed crystal
clear visuals to the audience. Added to this were two LED screens, one on the
gent’s side and the other on the ladies side telecasting the proceedings in real
time to the audience.
Giving a colourful visual spectacle towards the end of the drama students from
the Primary, en masse, were seen waving colourful wands with lights. Bhagawan
went down the dais and gave a prolonged photograph session to the cast, followed
by the Veda chanting students, Band boys and Bhangra dance boys.
The cast
arranged themselves in small groups for the photograph session with Bhagawan.
Bhagawan then directed the Institute students to distribute clothes and sweets
to the participants. After group Bhajans by the Primary School students,
Bhagawan was offered Arati at 2010 hrs. Then Bhagawan retired for the day to
Yajur Mandiram.
Earlier as Bhagawan came on to the verandah after His usual darshan rounds,
latest edition of Sathyam Sivam Sundaram - Vol 7 was taken to Bhagawan for
blessing by the Publisher Sri KS Rajan along with the author Sri BN
Narasimhamurthy. Bhagawan glanced through the same before conferring His
blessings.
Morning: Ratotsavam is an annual feature that normally comes as a forerunner to the grand
Birthday Celebrations of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. ..And ever since its
inception many years ago, this festivity has been a fixed schedule for the 18th
November. For so many years, this day had been tagged with another big event,
Narayana Seva, en mass for the villagers in and around Puttaparthi, where in
Bhagawan would present Himself through and through, along with hundreds of
University students and sevadal volunteers, held at the Vidyagiri Sports
Stadium.
This morning, at around 0945 hrs. the procession began from the bhajan hall with
the idols, mainly Venugopala Swami idol, were taken out to be mounted on the
main chariot stationed outside the main gopuram gate. The idols were taken out
in a procession with the escort of Vedam and Bhajans by group of students from
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning.
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An SSSVIP exhibition of various Indian states is being held
in the Sri Sathya Sai Indoor Stadium. Bhagawan graced the occasion,
making a surprise visit at the stadium on the 16th evening beyond
the sunset. The exhibition is thrown open to the devotees and the
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Upon mounting the idols on the chariot, coconuts were broken and arathi was
offered before the procession continued with great religious fervour attended by
students and hundreds of villagers. The ecstatic mood of the village folk
dancing to the tune of drumbeats, breaking coconuts and offering arathi enroute,
is evidential of the religious fervour attached to the festive occasion.
The Venugopala Swami idol will be mounted at the Pedda Venkama Raju
Kalyanamandapa before return procession commences, carrying the Sita Rama idols,
a custom that has been in place ever since the Chariot Festival began in Parthi.
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Wed, Nov 17 2010:
85th Birthday News & Photos - Festival of Divine Love:
It is said, marriages are made in heaven! ...And when marriages are
done in the heaven on earth, in the immediate Divine presence of the Avatar of
the Age, the joy of such a feat can only be described by the direct recepients
of the benediction, ninety five couples who tied the nuptial knot in Prasanthi
Nilayam this afternoon.
This morning, Sai Kulwant Hall, the venue of the mass marriage function
presented a festive look with beautiful decorations in the traditional way. The
dais was decorated traditionally with coconut leaves and flowers of various
hues. The brides and bridegrooms were seated in an orderly fashion along with
their parents for the function. Bhagawan came for the function at 1125 hrs.
After Bhagawan came to the dais, the chief priest started the rituals for the
marriage asking the brides and grooms to follow him religiously. At the outset,
the chief priest declared that it was a very auspicious moment for the brides
and grooms since they had the opportunity to celebrate their marriage in the
Divine Presence of Bhagawan on the occasion of Bhagawan’s 85th Birthday
Celebrations.
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The proceedings began with the worship of Ganapati by the brides and grooms with
Akshata (sanctified rice). Rituals like tying of Kankana (protective thread,
which acts as a talisman) on the wrist and Kanya Dhanam (giving away the bride
by her parents) were followed according to scriptural injunctions. Since this
ritual entails that the bride and groom should not look at each other, a veil
was placed in between them. Then came the most auspicious moment, the tying of
Mangalasutra at 1159 hrs. when the bridegroom tied the Mangalasutra round the
bride’s neck to the chant of hymns from the Vedas. Garlands were exchanged by
the bride and groom and the couples went round the sacred fire observing the vow
to be faithful to each other.
An announcement was made that a few former students of Bhagawan from the
Institute too had entered the wedlock on this auspicious occasion along with
brides and grooms from the nearby villages. Bhagawan in His unbounded compassion
had arranged for the distribution of articles of immediate household need. Even
decorative jewellery, watches and sweets were distributed to the couples.
Bhagawan then went down amidst the couples blessing the couples and their
parents while the couples did Padanamaskar. Swami went in between in each of the
rows as the research scholars from the Institute facilitated the free movement
of Bhagawan. Swami had arranged a sumptuous feast for the couples and their
relatives on this occasion. An announcement was made Bhagawan wants the couples
to wear the new attire and come for the evening Darshan. Arati was offered to
Bhagawan at 1255 hrs. and Bhagawan retired for the morning session.
Two music concerts were slated for the evening session. The first was by Sri
Pandit Ronu Majumdar, the renowned flautist and the second by Sri Sikkil
Gurucharan, a vocal concert. After the long morning session, which ended well
past 1 o’clock in the afternoon, Bhagawan came to Sai Kulwant Hall at 1830 hrs.
as the bhajans were in progress. After giving Darshan to the devotees, Bhagawan
came to dais of the Hall and listened to the invigorating and lively Bhajans of
the students for nearly one hour.
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At the outset, the State President of Delhi, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations
introduced the two artistes who were to perform on the third day of the Festival
of Divine Love. Sri Pandit Ronu Majumdar is a renowned flautist who has
performed in many international and national forums like The Kremlin in Moscow,
Russia. He is the innovator of new age music. He is famous for his epoch-making
album “Travellers Tale”. He has many awards to his credit like All India Radio
Award, Aditya Vikram Birla Award, Lifetime Achievement Award by Sahara India,
National Kumar Gandharva Award and Pandit Jasraj Gaurav Puraskar. The next
artiste, Sri Sikkil Gurucharan is a vocalist from a reputed family. He learnt
initially from his grandparents, the illustrious Sikkil Kunjumani and her sister
Neela, and then from Vaigal Sri S Gnanaskandan, Smt. Mala Chandrasekar, etc. He
has won numerous awards as a youth performer like Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva
Puraskar, Yuva Kala Bharathi, to name a few. He has travelled frequently to
Middle East, Singapore, etc., giving concerts in these countries.
Pandit Ronu Majumdar began his concert by saying that he is the most fortunate
musician sitting at Bhagawan Sai’s Lotus Feet. The flautist mesmerised the
audience with his musical pieces. His second piece was the famous Mira Bhajan
“Payoji Maine Ram Ratan Dhan Payo …” He began by playing the piece in his flute
and then even sang the song. He ended his concert with the song “Vaishnava Jano
Tho …” Bhagawan honoured the artiste and his accompanying musicians with shawls.
The next artiste Sri Sikkil Gurucharan began his concert by saying that he was
honoured to sing at the Lotus Feet of Sai Baba. He sang a few Thyagaraja Kritis
(compositions) in his mellifluous voice and ended his concert with the famous
lullaby song “Vuyyalaluguma Sri Sathya Sai …” Bhagawan then honoured Sri Sikkil
Gurucharan and his accompanying artistes with shawls. Arati for the day was
offered at 2035 hrs. after which Bhagawan retired to Yajur Mandiram.
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Tue, Nov 16, 2010
85th Birthday News & Photos - Festival of Divine Love:
The day was gloomy with overcast sky followed by intermit tend rains
and the bright spot arrived with Bhagawan entering the hall at 1800 hrs.
As the large assemblage of devotees in Sai Kulwant Hall was awaiting Bhagawan’s
arrival, Bhagawan took everyone by surprise and went in the opposite direction
towards the massive food pavilions at 1800 hrs. He entered the pavilion as the
devotees were having their dinner - the devotees present there had Bhagawan’s
Darshan. This was direct manifestation of Bhagawan’s love for His devotees; He
wanted to see for Himself the arrangements made, though He is the all-knowing
One. He also had a look at some of the replicas of structures put up at various
points in the Ashram like the Bahai Temple, the Srirangam Temple. Bhagawan then
went to the Sri Sathya Sai International Centre for Sports where the various
State Organisations had set up an exhibition on Sri Sathya Sai Village
Integrated Programme (SSVIP). Bhagawan had a look at the exhibits, after which
Bhagawan returned to the Sai Kulwant Hall at 1835 hrs. and gave Darshan to the
devotees.
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The brides and bridegrooms who were to tie the nuptial knot on 17th November
were seated in the Hall for Bhagawan’s blessings. Swami spoke for some time to
Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma, the Santoor maestro and then went in between the
brides and bridegrooms and gave with His own hands the wedding attire. How
fortunate were these brides and grooms to receive the clothes from Bhagawan’s
Hands! Bhagawan gave the dress to each bride and groom and ensured that no one
was left. He also spoke to a few of them. Arati for the day was offered at 1930
hrs.
As Prasanthi gears up: “The Burden of
the Badge” sounds on the responsibilities of the badge that one wear. The badge
under reference is the Sevadal Volunteer Badge of Sri Sathya Sai Seva
Organisations and the reference is in connection with the mammoth exercise of
celebrating the “Festival of Divine Love” on the occasion of 85th year of
Bhagawan’s earthly Advent.
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The title “The Burden of The Badge” given by biographer writer Prof. N.
Kasturi for an exclusive Divine Discourse delivered on the 24th February 1965,
was an apt summation into a one-line caption of the role model responsibilities
defined by Bhagawan for the ‘force’, both men and women belonging to Sri Sathya
Sai Seva Organisations.Over
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Mon, Nov 15, 2010
85th Birthday News
& Photos -
Festival of Divine Love:
Echoing Music Divine, Festival of Divine Love, Nine-day
long festival celebrating the 85th Year of the Advent of the Lord in physical
got off to a sublime beginning in Prasanthi Nilayam this evening.
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Setting a perfect background for the "Festival of Divine Love", Prasanthi
experienced evening rains, an auspicious sign as is believed, for any fresh
venture. With the dark clouds coupled with rains forcing an early sunset, the
Divine Assembly in Sai Kulwant Hall shone brilliantly under the lights
anticipating the Divine entry. Adding charm to the glare, the dais was bedecked
with floral costumes. Enhancing the audio facility, in view of the week-long
festivity, special speakers were installed at proper locations and facilitating
closer view, two LED display, on both gents' and ladies' side, along with number
of closed circuit tv sets were also set in place.
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Emerging at the twilight hour, at 1845 hrs., His twenty minutes' round of
darshan found the magnanimity of the Lord coming to the fore as Bhagawan
negotiated the round most patiently, attending to many on the ladies' side, the
primary girls, italian cake makers before coming on to the verandah where He had
the artistes for the evening as well as many an organisational office bearer
seeking blessing.
Coming on stage at 1905 hrs., the stage was ready for the session to begin. An
announcement on the programme was made introducing the artistes for the evening
with brief description. Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, the Sarod Maestro of fame along
with son Aayan Ali Khan and Aman Ali Khan were to perform that was followed by
Abhishek Raghuram, a child prodigy and grandson of legendary Mridagam Artiste,
Palghat Raghu, on Carnatic Vocal.
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Ustad Amjad Ali Khan began his concert with a solo, a composition of Saint
Puranadaradasa set to Raga Sivaranjini. He announced that he was inspired by the
same rendering by legendary ML Vasanta Kumari, Carnatic Vocalist of yester
years, and thus relish to sing the same in the Divine presence. Beginning the
second piece with an introduction to his sons, the maestro on Sarod along with
his sons produced a magical spell of instrumental music that lasted for more
than twenty minutes, well received by the audience with rapturous applause.
Music is Divine and when legendary musicians rocks the stage with music's
sublime touch at the highest platform, it not alone entices the onlooking mortal
audience, but the first and foremost recipient of the offering is the Master
Musician, the Immortal Divine Himself. With serene musical notes emanating from
the blessed Sarod producing subtle waves, often raising and rising, slowing
down, pausing, harmoniously blending with accompanying tabla, the session turned
out to be a scintillating jugalbandhi, a perfect start for the Festival of
Divine Love.
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Bhagawan blessed the artistes by draping shawl over them while giving away
other presents.
From the world of Instrumental into the world fo Carnatic Vocal. The second
programme for the evening was by Abhishek Raghuram, an upcoming Carnatic
Vocalist who began with a Thyagaraja composition "Nee Dayarada" set to
Shrutibhairavi on Rupaka Talam. Perfectly harmonising with the accompanying
mridagam and violin, the solo lasted for fifteen minutes. One more piece
followed before he wound up to receive special blessings from the Divine Hands.
The singer was completely engrossed in his devotional rendering and one could
read his devotion to the dedicated profession, who spellbound the audience with
his mesmerising rendering.
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The blessed artiste earned his moment when Bhagawan blessed him with a golden
chain. Accompanists on mridagam and violin were also blessed before Bhagawan
called for Mangala Arathi at 2040 hrs. With Arathi was prasadam distribution
went on and upon accepting Arathi Bhagawan left the dais and as He moved past,
artistes got another round of blessing. Bhagawan glided into the ladies' end at
2028 hrs. retiring for the day. More
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Sun, Nov 14, 2010
& Sat, Nov 13, 2010 - Sai News & Photo Updates - Global Akhanda Bhajan The
final forty-five minute session of the Global Akhanda Bhajans in Prasanthi
Nilayam was blessed by His gracious Divine presence. Arriving just after 1730
hrs. Bhagawan went for a complete round of the fully packed hall that was
reverberating with subtle singing vibrations of the glory of The Lord. As He
made His round Bhagawan blessed the Akhanda Bhajan prasadam with His sanctifying
touch before moving on to complete the round.
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Coming on stage for the final session, Bhagawan sat on, presiding over, and
boys came up with several new compositions, as was advised by Bhagawan before
the commencement of the bhajan. Mangala Arathi was offered at 1815 hrs. Prasadam
distribution began soon with students getting into action serving tamarind rice
and sweet pongal. In the meanwhile, Prof. Anil Kumar took over the stage with a
string of announcements about the special food prasadam to be distributed for
the next ten days followed by a detailed announcement on the "Festival of Divine
Love", birthday programmes commencing tomorrow, 15th November.
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Celebrating the "Festival of Divine Love", from tomorrow onwards breakfast,
lunch, snacks and dinner would be served to all devotees till 24th November in
Prasanthi Nilayam. Special stalls have been erected at vantage points to
facilitate the same.
Highlight of the announcement of the programme commencing tomorrow evening
includes Ladies' Day programme on the 19th November that would be attended by
Her Excellency, The President of India, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil. Annual
Convocation of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning would be held on the
22nd November morning that would see the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Dr.
Manmohan Singh presiding over as Chief Guest delivering the Convocation Address.
Divine Birthday Celebrations on the D-Day would be held in the Sri Sathya Sai
Hill View Stadium on the 23rd November. ...Read
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Fri, Nov 12, 2010- Sai News & Photo Updates - Sai Darshan today:
Bhagawan arrived for Darshan at 1836hrs and came for a complete round of
Darshan. The music boys of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning
Alumni is a closely knit group as they come together every year for recording of
the "Bridge Across Time" (Bhajans with instrumental background) series.
This year on the occasion of 85th Birthday Celebrations of the Lord, they had
recorded many of the songs composed by Bhagawan and those composed by students
under His Guidance. After Darshan, Bhagawan entered the Prayer Hall where these
Alumni or "Old Boys" were seated. Bhagawan listened to some of the songs and
interacted with the group before heading towards the verandah.
Bhagawan blessed the translated versions of all the 42 volumes of Sathya Sai
Speaks in Tamil. Tamil has obtained the privilege of being the first regional
language in which all Bhagawan's Discourses have been translated. After them the
85th Birthday Souvenir of Sri Prasanthi Society had the privilege to be released
by Bhagawan. Bhagawan interacted with them for sometime and glanced at the copy
of the souvenir. Incidentally it is the 25th anniversary of the Society.
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Bhagawan then came onto the stage and spent sometime listening to Bhajans. After
Arati, Bhagawan instructed a senior devotee to announce that Global Akanda
Bhajan will commence in Prasanthi Nilayam at 1800hrs on Nov 13 and after 24
hours of continuous Bhajans, Arati will be offered at 1800hrs on Nov 14. After
the Bhajans, Bhagawan instructed the "music boys" that they must sing well and
also sing some new Bhajans on this auspicious occasion. Bhagawan retired at
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- Sai News & Photo Updates - Sai Darshan today:
The glory and significance of collective group singing has come in for reference
many a time during Bhagawan's Divine Discourses over the past many decades. For
those seekers who adhere to the teachings with due diligence, Prasanthi presents
the finest platform to be a part of Bhagawan's global peace mission. These
evening sessions, that involves invoking the Physical Divine, are no ordinary
sessions, but privileged occasions that happens only in Prasanthi Nilayam with a
global impact.
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Today, in the evening, when bhajans prolonged beyond the twilight hour, that
comes much early owing to advancing winter season, Bhagawan arrived at the hall
at 1910 hrs. to come for a complete round of darshan. Ascending the verandah
after the round, Bhagawan blessed many, including some groups and organisational
elders, before coming onstage at 1930 hrs.
As the session progressed Bhagawan was busy attending to devotees' letters,
often glancing at the huge concourse filled to capacity. Just before 2000 hrs,
before calling for Mangala Arati, Bhagawan blessed one of the faculty members
with a golden chain. Upon accepting Arati, Bhagawan spent another ten minutes
onstage, interacting with a couple of boys and stressed on the importance of
collective chanting of Sri Rudram. He blessed one of the students with a Vibuthi
packet, 'flung' in His inimitable style.
Leaving the dais, Bhagawan got into His car at 2015 hrs. moving towards the
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Tue, Nov 09, 2010
- Sai News & Photo Updates - Sai Darshan today:
Bhagawan arrived for Darshan at 1823hrs. The number of parents with children is
ever on the raise since Bhagawan started blessing them with Vibuthi.
Coming onstage Bhagawan listened to Bhajans while reading the letters of the
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2010 - Sai News & Photo Updates - Sai Darshan today:
Bhagawan arrived for Darshan at 1750 hrs amidst Bhajans. Encircling the
hall, Bhagawan collected many letters and blessed a few with Akshatas
and Vibuthi.
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Some students were seated with huge cards thanking the
Lord for the wonderful opportunity of spending a very colourful
Diwali with Bhagawan. Bhagawan blessed them and
saw few photographs of the event before heading onto the stage. Bhagawan
accepted Arati at 1850hrs.
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Sun, Nov 07, 2010
- Sai News & Photo Updates - Sai Darshan today: Over
2000 members of the alumni of this unique programme had assembled in Sai Kulwant
Hall to pay their obeisance and express their gratitude to their Lord. Bhagawan
arrived for Darshan at 1810 hrs by car on this rainy evening. Bhagawan lit the
lamp on the stage to commence the program. Among the various speakers for the
day were a high court judge, a doctor specialising in endocrinology and a
teacher.
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Each expressed and explained the impact that the Balvikas training has
had on their lives. Often chocking back tears of emotion they expressed their
gratitude to their Guru and Lord, Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. This was
followed by a musical recital by 22 current balvikas students which kept every
one captivated. Bhagawan blessed the gathering and apprised the children of His
satisfaction with their performance. Bhagawan specially appreciated the child
who played the violin. Bhagawan accepted Arati at 1945 hrs.
As time passed by, slowly and steadily the Bal Vikas Programme designed by
Bhagawan for children between 6 years to 14 years of age, in three groups, took
shape and with the formation and expansion of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation,
Bal Vikas spread far and wide. Training modules were developed, research went in
deeper, and with Bhagawan's active and continuous guidance Bal Vikas was
crystallized into a 9 year non-formal education system for children enhancing
their learning to become role models in character and also in academic
performance.
Over 2000 members of the alumni of this unique programme had assembled in Sai
Kulwant Hall to pay their obeisance and express their gratitude to their Lord.
Bhagawan arrived for Darshan at 1810 hrs by car on this rainy evening. Bhagawan
lit the lamp on the stage to commence the program. Among the various speakers
for the day were a high court judge, a doctor specialising in endocrinology and
a teacher. Each expressed and explained the impact that the Balvikas training
has had on their lives. Often chocking back tears of emotion they expressed
their gratitude to their Guru and Lord, Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. This was
followed by a musical recital by 22 current balvikas students which kept every
one captivated. Bhagawan blessed the gathering and apprised the children of His
satisfaction with their performance. Bhagawan specially appreciated the child
who played the violin. Bhagawan accepted Arati at 1945 hrs. |
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Sat, Nov 06, 2010
- Sai News & Photo Updates - Sai Darshan today:
There was a surprise in store for all devotees who had come to Prasanthi
Nilayam. There was no Darshan scheduled in Sai Kulwant Hall. All were requested
to head towards the Sri Sathya Sai Hill View Stadium. Some students were seated
in a formation in various parts of the ground with some thing kept on platforms
strewn here and there in some kind of organised randomness. Bhagawan arrived for
Darshan at 1750 hrs and went up the open elevator onto the stage with the Bhajan
group welcoming Him with paeans of praise.
After Bhagawan was seated on the
stage and a couple more Bhajans were lilted, two students with beaming
countenances came forward holding a switch board for Bhagawan to press. At the touch of His finger, the stadium saw an unprecedented
choreography of light and sound. To the cheers of the little children and the
awe of the elders, the senior students of the institute set in forth a new
dance, one that could rival the big bang itself. Starting with the bursts of
serial crackers, followed by the glow of the flower pots and the soar of the
rockets which in turn burst into many showers on the sky, the process was
reinitiated with a quantum leap of joy. Amidst all this how can the students sit
still? A dance group came forward and broke into a jig to a song on Lord Rama's
glory reminding us what this celebration is for - The Victory of Dharma over
Ahamkara. There was a cyclone warning in Andhra Pradesh for the day. Without any
formal declaration of "Vaana Raadu", all clouds were cleared away for the
occasion. Accepting Arati at 1850 hrs, Bhagawan blessed all the assembled on His
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Fri, Nov 05, 2010 - Sai News & Photo Updates - Sai Darshan today:
A very happy Diwali to all our readers. Diwali was celebrated with much rejoice
in Prasanthi Nilayam. Bhagawan arrived for Darshan at 1830 hrs.
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As soon as He
crossed the place where primary school children were sitting, Bhagawan indicated
sarees to be brought for distribution to the girls studying in the school. Soon
after that, Bhagawan distributed safari cloth pieces to all students and
teachers of the school and university.
When the joy of receiving gifts from
their loving mother was at the crest, Bhagawan indicated the Diwali programme organised by the Gujarat Devotees to commence.
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The first programme was a Radhiyali folk dance by the Gujarat youth from SSSVIP (Sri Sathya Sai Village
Integrated Programme) village Rajupura.
This was followed by a programme by the
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blessed all participants with clothes and a group photograph. Prasadam was
distributed to all. Accepting Arati at 2000 hrs, Bhagawan brought the festive
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Thu, Nov 04, 2010
- Sai News & Photo Updates - Sai Darshan today:
Bhagawan arrived for Darshan at 1845hrs. Primary School Children had come for
their first Darshan after the reopening. Bhagawan read their cards, accepted
their letters, and blessed them with Akshatas and Vibuthi. Bhagawan then came on
to the stage and listened to Bhajans while reading the letters of the Devotees.
Bhagawan then distributed chocolates and other Prasadam to all devotees. He then
beckoned to the security personnel sitting in front of the stage on either side
and materialised a ring each for them and spoke to them for some time. He then
interacted with some of the students in the Bhajan group before accepting Arati
at 1935hrs. Bhagwan proceeded to the interview room before leaving for Yajur
Mandiram at 2000hrs.
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Wed, Nov 03, 2010 - Sai News & Photo Updates - Sai Darshan today:
Bhagawan arrived for Darshan at hrs. Enroute, in His mischievous way, Bhagawan
blessed an elderly devotee with a chocolate and many children with Vibuthi.
Bhagawan spent a lot of time listening to Bhajans before accepting Arathi and
retiring to Yajur Mandiram at 1905hrs. |
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Tue, Nov 02, 2010:- Sai News & Photo Updates - Sai Darshan today:
27 Rathams or SUVs decorated like Chariots with Bhagawan's pictures occupied by
2 drivers, a cleaner and one or two speakers started from the various districts
of Andhra Pradesh and covered 4460 villages across the state over a span of 85
days. During the day wherever they go, the speaker would speak about Swami and
the various aspects of His Glory.
If the chariot were to reach some village in the evening, then they would
camp there for the night and put up a video (screen) show for the villages.
Food, clothes and Amruta Kalashams (a bundle that would contain the uncooked
cereals, rice, vegetable oil and kerosene) were also distributed. The statement
given by 80 year old woman sums up the experience: "Because i could not come all
the way to see the lord, the Lord HIMSELF has come to my house to give me
darshan!" Bhagawan, by coincidence or Divine-Incidence, had gone on a drive at
the exact time when the chariots were making their way to Prasanthi Nilayam on
Oct 31.
On the evening of Nov 02, about 150 of the devotees who were part of this
massive Ratha Yagna were seated in the Prayer Hall. Bhagawan arrived for Darshan
at 1750hrs and after blessing the gathering proceeded into the Prayer Hall and
spent time with every devotee and blessed them all with Vibuthi, Photographs and
Prasadam.
Bhagawan then came onto stage and read the letters He collected during darshan
rounds with Bhajans adding power to the prayers of the devotees. Arati was
offered at 1915hrs and Bhagawan retired to Yajur Mandiram.
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Mon, Nov 01, 2010
- Sai News & Photo Updates - Sai Darshan today:
The Bal Vikas children from Mysore District of Karnataka got the opportunity to
present a dance drama entitled "Satsankalpameva Jayate" in the Divine Presence.
Amidst a pleasant shower of a mood lifting drizzle, Bhagawan arrived at 1805 hrs
blessing the ever expanding gathering.
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Arriving on stage, Bhagawan commenced the programme at 1820hrs. After the
presentation, Bhagawan blessed the participants with a group photograph and
one of them with a chain. Beckoning for the Prasadam, Bhagawan ensured that
sweets where given to all before accepting Arati and retiring to Yajur
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