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October 2, 2006
Today was Vijaya Dashmi, which marks the end of the nine day
festival of Navratri and the completion of the Veda Purusha Sapta
Gnaan Yagnam. The Sai Kulwant Hall was echoing with holy Vedam
chants and the Nadaswaram music. Swami came out from His divine
abode at 8.50am for darshan. As Swami's car approached the centre
of the Sai Kulwant Hall, Sai Geeta was also waiting there to get a
glimpse of her Lord. Sai Geeta was adorned beautifully for this
special occasion. Upon blessing her from the car, Swami's car
headed towards the veranda. To the delight of all those present in
Sai Kulwant Hall, Swami allowed the students to take him back to
Sai Geeta in His chair! What followed was extraordinary…Sai Geeta
washed Swami's divine Lotus Feet three times by taking water in
her trunk and showering Swami's feet. What wonderful grace she
received today. Swami then made his way to the Poornachandra Hall
to perform the `Purnahuti' ritual (closing ceremony of the Veda
Purusha Sapta Gnaan Yagnam). It was truly a feast for the eyes to
watch our beloved Lord of Lords offer water and rice into the
yagnam. Imagine…here is a situation where Swami is both the Giver
and the Receiver! Swami was taken to the Nataraja idol in the hall
where aarti was performed. Swami personally blessed the priests
who conducted the yagnam by sprinkling water on them all. The
priests then began to bless all those present in the Poornachandra
Hall with this water as well. Swami returned to His divine abode,
whilst prashadam was distributed to one and all by Swami's army of
students.
Afternoon Darshan:
Swami came into the Sai Kulwant Hall just after 4.00pm. Being a
National holiday, the Sai Kulwant Hall was full to the brim as
devotees had arrived from all over India to witness the
celebration of Vijiya Dashmi. As Swami gave darshan, the
brilliance on His face shone like a housand suns and His
benevolence and compassion could be felt by one and all. To the
great fortune of the Gram Seva Truck Drivers and local Police,
Swami slowed down the car to give them superb darshan.
Fortunately, the UK Grama Seva boys were sitting next to this
group, so they also benefited from this wonderful darshan.
Swami then instructed Sri Hanumanthapa to address the gathering
and speak about his personal experiences. During the talk, Swami
offered water to the speaker to clear his throat on several
occasions…what immense compassion! Whilst the talk continued,
Swami called a number of his students, spoke with each
individually and even materialised gifts for a few of them. The
talk ended at 5,45pm, which was followed by beautiful energetic
bhajans. Swami took Aarti and
left for His divine abode at 6.15pm. submitted: to
SBOI-Group by Sai Kingdom (UK) Grama
Seva Group 2006 – 2nd October 2006
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