Also read: Darshan update 13th
May Morning :
Buddha poornima -
"...Sairam dear members of our [SBOI-Group] sai family
HAPPY BUDDHA PURNIMA
says the huge banner at the gate of Brindavan ashram ,it has Swami s
picture blessing us on one side and on the other side there is a
picture of Buddha on it. The decorated gates are open at 6am and as
we enter the ashram, our eyes feast on the..." Read more
13th May Sai darshan
update-Evening:
The day of Vaisakh Purnima is considered most sacred by
Buddhists all over the world. This day is significant for three reasons. It was
on this day that Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, was born as Prince
Siddhartha at Lumbini in Nepal in 560 B.C. It is also the day when He attained
enlightenment at Gaya in India, after years of search and enquiry into the
causes and remedy for sorrow in the world. Thereafter, Siddhartha came to be
known as Buddha, or the Enlightened one. He preached that desires are at the
root of all sorrow and hence advocated the path of right conduct and the right
use of senses as the way to enlightenment. He attained Nirvana (Unity with the
Absolute) in 480 B.C., again on the day of Vaisakh Purnima. This auspicious day
is observed as Buddha Purnima with reverence and piety by believers in the Far
East countries and in Sri Lanka and India as well.
The feel of
Brindavan ashram is one of Global celebrations everyone is enjoying the Buddha
poornima festivities. Buddha Purnima has become more and more popular with
devotees from many Buddhist countries, and Indian devotees with Buddhist roots.
Buddha poornima evening program commenced at 4.p.m. with Swami’s grand entrance,
Swami blessed and looked at devotees waiting in the Sai Ramesh. The
international bhajan singers were enthusiastically waiting to sing in the divine
presence. The melodious universal Bhajans were a beautiful live example of
Swami’s universal teachings of love and tolerance. Every one was singing with
heart and living up to the paradigm: “there is only one language, the language
of HEART”. The address by Prasanthi council, International Sathya Sai Foundation
and a superb speech by Phoa Krishnaputra of Indonesia were all part of the
spiritual & cultural program combined in one at Sai Ramesh.
After the talks by the distinguished guests, Bhagawan, in His munificence,
responded to the prayers of the devotees and granted His Divine Message
Swami’s 40 minutes divine discourse uplifted spiritual vibrations in the hall to
even higher levels. (We’ll post the excerpts of the discourse later) After, the
offering of customary Aarthi Swami left Sai Ramesh hall. After Bhagawan's
Discourse, the venue shifted to the Sai Krishan Kalyana Mantapam adjacent to the
Sai Ramesh Krishan Hall, where devotees were treated to a impressive cultural
feast. Kalyana Mantapam was jam packed with devotees and many were also
standing outside, though there was still some place at men’s side. The drama and
dance program was also an global event, it was devotees from Singapore; this
youth group had used many months of training and waited eagerly for this
particular day and chance i.e. to perform in front of Lord sathya Sai Baba. A
Kwan yin dance by children of Nan yang school Singapore Medan and an inspiring
drama on the teachings of Lord Buddha by the Singapore Sai youth group were
performed in the divine presence. The interest and enthusiasm Swami expresses in
the performances of these young artists is incredible, one can really feel
ananda (bliss) radiating from Swami’s face, like a mother watching her children,
so much love and care. For the ordinary devotees it was a real dilemma, that is,
should one watch the superb drama & dance on the stage performed by artist
devotees or keep ones eyes on Swami’s divine form. Unquestionably, it is the
divine form that really is a magnet and draws us all … in truth, devotees come
to have darshan & watch the festival program at the same time. One cannot resist
the “divine allure” sitting in the midst; all eyes were rotating between Swami &
the performers. Swami was so loving and merciful with the performers they also
got the opportunity to come close to Him and take a photograph with Him.
Brindavan is radiating with festivity with an undercurrent of spirituality.
Aarthi was given to Swami after the cultural programs conclusion. Thus,
concluding the Buddha poornima program for today.
14th May Sai darshan update:
The festivities of Buddha poornima continue today Read more
Sai Travel News: SBOI has received
information from various Sai sources that Swami might leave for His
Prasanthi Nilayam ashram in Puttaparthi next week.
Kindly note:
these are
unconfirmed reports; only Swami Himself knows His exact travel
plans
Darshan update- Brindavan Ashram. Bangalore. " the darshan
hall was packed with devotees since today Begum Praveen Sultana a
famous singer of India came to get blessings from Swami and also
presented a treat of Hindustani music programme in the presence of
Lord Shri Sathya Sai Baba..."
including the latest - up close and personal with Sai Baba
Read more
Sai Travel News: SBOI has received
information from various Sai sources that Swami might leave for His
Prasanthi Nilayam ashram in Puttaparthi next week.
Kindly note:
these are
unconfirmed reports; only Swami Himself knows His exact travel
plans
