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Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Om Sairam dearest Sai Family,
Swami didn’t come out for darshan this morning. It was a beautiful evening in Sai Kulwanth hall. All the devotees were seated with utmost devotion waiting for Swami. At 4pm the Rudram chanting started and the Himachal Pradesh Sai Youth (sisters and brothers) were seated on either side right in front of the dais. This time we all were very much sure that they will be singing this afternoon unlike yesterday afternoon. The Rudram chanting went on till 5pm and the bhajans didn’t commence . It was very silent time and every one of us were looking at the entrance of Sai Kulwanth hall near Swami’s house, hoping He would come at any moment to grant us His divine darshan. It was 5:30 pm and then came our beautiful Lord, seated in His mobile throne, just before He entered the hall, a mild wind blew over Him and His beautiful hair, as if jumping in ecstasy, reminded the beautiful dance of Lord Shiva. Swami entered the hall and had a small conversation with a Sai Sister and then it was turn of a little girl, to go upto Swami, so shy but full of reverence to Swami.

Swami smiled at her beautifully as she handed over a letter to Swami and in no time she quickly ran back to her seat. Swami slowly moved on and blessed another Sai sister, she had a saree for blessing and Swami blessed her with akshintalu (turmeric rice grains) Swami then made a full round in Sai Kulwanth hall.

Swami came on the dais and listened to the Veda chant. It was a beautiful scene when Veda Purusha, our beloved Lord Himself, joined us in Veda Chanting. After about 20 minutes, Swami signalled for the programme to start and there was a musical programme by devotees of Himachal Pradesh entitled “Sai Naam Tarakam”. Sai Brothers rendered about 6 songs and Swami went into the interview room during the sixth song. Swami was seen blessing Sri. Srinivasan, the head of TVS motors.

He also blessed Sri.Pusthi, a humble and down to earth sevadal who has been serving in the ashram for many years now. When the brothers finished singing, it was the turn of the sisters to start their musical offering. There was little bit of confusion here. Swami who was in the verandah had send a word for the arathi to start but it was un noticed by the sisters and they started their programme. Swami then came on to the dais and two sisters went upto to Swami for blessing and the programme started again. Swami, cut short the programme and asked for arathi thus ending a beautiful day.
For the past few days, during arathi, senior devotees who are serving Swami for many years, are being allowed to offer rose to Swami and take His blessings. Yesterday it was Sri.Nanda’s turn and today it was Mr. Janakiram, head of the security’s turn to offer flower to Swami and take His blessings.

Today is Raksha Bandan day, a day dedicated to sister brother relationship. A day where the brother re assures that the sister would be taken care by him, come what may, and the sister ties a Rakhi around the wrist of the brother.

The UK group had this programme in their meeting hall. All the sisters tied the Rakhi to the Sai brothers in the group and Swami had send special sweet vibhuthi and amrit for the group on this holy occasion and also expressed happiness for conducting this kind of ritual to the group. Swami being our Father and Mother, the only relationship we can have is a brother and sister relationship and this was shown by the group and that impressed Swami immensely..
The Prasad was distributed to every one and the day came to an end around 7pm…
With humble pranams at the lotus feet of our beloved Lord,…Submitted to SBOI-Group by Sai devotee from Puttparthi –  >>> Read more details with  photos

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Varalakshmi Vratam Photos
Varalakshmi Vratam, propitiating the Goddess of plenty and prosperity, was observed and celebrated with devotional fervour in Prasanthi Nilayam on 31st July 2009. One thousand five hundred women from all over the world participated in the function held in Sai Kulwant Hall in the immediate Divine Presence of Bhagawan. Read more + over 30 photos

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Sunday, March 8, 2009“….This evening, Bhagawan came for darshan
in His chair at 4.45 pm and came onstage entering the verandah from the
Eastern side. Listening to the Vedam chanting for a while.…” read more + see photos

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Divine Discourse  23 Feb 2009
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Maha Shivaratri photos -Sri Sathya Sai Baba

Home Maha Shivarathri Celebrations 30 NEW PHOTOS Also read: Shivarathri Report Next page>> Home Click here to see 30 New Maha Shivaratri photos Maha Shivarathri Celebrations 2009 Sri Sathya Sai Baba – Prasanthi Nilayam – Puttaparthi At 7:30am, seated majestically on the golden raised chair, Swami arrived and completed His darshan rounds. More than 1000 youth had assembled in the hall to chant the Rudram. Swami took a complete round and then moved to the stage. Along the way, He blessed and cut a huge cake that had been adorned with statues – the one of Rama worshipping the linga being the most prominent. After lighting the candle on the cake, Swami moved out on to the stage. He sat listening to the Rudram chants that were looped over and over again. After a while, Swami got into His “orchestrator” mode. He told the people chanting in the mikes to stop doing so. He wanted to listen to the strength of the 1000 vocal chords- and they did not disappoint. As the Vedic rumble shook the hall, Swami continued to guide as He said that only those in the back rows must chant. It is not unusual among youth to become back benchers to get away with a lackadaisical attitude. But here that was not the case! Those in the back rows were there simply because all cannot sit in the front rows! (Akin to the philosophy where even a good team loses a game because there can be only one winner!) Building up the crescendo, Swami once again opened the floodgates for the vocal chords as He asked for all to chant in unison. The Primary school students also arrived and joined in. The chorus now seemed complete with the bass, midtones and trebles rocketing high to chant the glory of Rudra on Shivarathri. Wall calendars and prasadam was distributed to all after being blessed by Swami. Swami accepted Arati just after 9 am. Before retiring, Swami told all the youth and students, “Go and eat well. Then sleep and come fresh back here at 3:00”. He told the same twice or thrice to different people and it was such aa sweet sight to see Swami enact those instructions as all were beyond the hearing range! For the evening, anticipating a surge of devotees, arrangements had been made to put up huge screens to show the programmes live to those who could not have a good view from their spot. Such screens were put on both sides, ladies’ and gents’ in the Sai Kulwant Hall and a massicve screen was put up in the Poornachandra Auditorium too. The youth from Karanataka had brough a huge ice-lingam, 5 feet in height, at Swami’s residence. It was after 4:15 pm that Swami arrived and He had a complete look at the ice lingam. The University brass band stood in complete attention to escort Swami. But Swami had other plans. He asked the band boys to make way and He proceeded towards the back entrance of the Poornachandra Auditorium! The devotees had assembled there and though a huge screen would show them their Lord, all of us know that the thrill and joy of seeing Him in person is something very special. There was a huge applause and shouts of “Jai Bolo Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba Ji Ki Jai” rented the air. Everyone were thrilled by this act of Grace. Swami saw the devotees and blessed them with darshan for about 5 minutes. Then He moved into the Kulwant hall, led in procession by the brass band. Swami was resplendent in a yellow robe, seated on the golden raised chair, and just behind Him, the ice lingam in all its majesty, was wheeled into the Hall. Swami arrived on stage and asked for the ice lingam to be brought up front and placed in such a manner so that all could see it. Then the session began with an address by former Vice Chancellor Sri SV Giri who dwelt upon the greater significance of the sacred night, calling the festivity as a cultural representation of the country, Bharath. Sri. V. Srinivasan, All India President, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations was categorical in expressing the greater benediction that befell on the capacity crowd assembled in Prasanthi Nilayam to celebrate the festivity in His Divine Presence. The third speaker, Mr. Ajith Popat gave an electrifying speech, an appetizer warming up for the lofty Divine Discourse that was in waiting. As Swami asked for His mikes to be brought, there was a loud cheer of joy and approval. What else can be better than listening to Shiva on Shivarathri? Hailing Mother India and her greater cultural heritage, Swami said that having been born in Bharath, people of the country have the responsibility to upkeep her cultural heritage. Referring to the auspicious Shivarathri night, He was candid in expressing that many nights that we pass could not be compared with the auspicious Shivarathri Night. The holy night should be utilized in chanting His Divine Name. Exhorting to listen to the glory of Lord Shiva, He said, when you spent the night in constant contemplation, it verily becomes Shivarathri. Shiva is beyond physical form. We assume Him a physical form out of our imagination. Hari and Hara are beyond the physical. Dwelling upon the story wherein Mother Parvathi, being prodded by Goddess Lakshmi, questions Lord Shiva of His odd credentials to be her husband, Bhagawan brought home the point quoting Lord’s reply to Mother Parvathi that Lord was beyond names, caste and lineage; He has no name and no form; He is changeless; He has neither birth nor death; neither beginning nor end; He is eternal and Atma Swarupa. Talking about the greater importance of meditation, He said one should advance through the three levels of concentration, contemplation, and thereafter Meditation. Meditation is resulting out of a steady unwavering mind. True identity with the Divine could be achieved only by sacrificing action leaving the feeling of doer ship. May you experience any amount of discomforts, never give up the consciousness. As a prerequisite to attain peace one needs to start with Sathya and Dharma by rooting out all negative tendencies/qualities. Referring to all the criticism being poured unto Him, He asserted that He is not affected by any of them and He remains to be the same. He only has Love to give back to all of them as he does not have any trace of hatred or anger. Bhagawan exhorted the assemblage of devotees to follow the path of Sathya and Dharma and to Love All and Serve All. When Sathya joins Dharma there comes Prema…While singing Prema Muditha Manase Kaho…think of Him, meditate upon His Name wholeheartedly with Love. He concluded the Divine Discourse calling upon the devotees to Be Happy. The discourse concluded and Swami asked for the bhajans to begin. Swami wanted the Aarthi to be performed! The priest went in to get the Aarthi apparatus. Meanwhile a member of the bhajan group requested Swami for the chance to sing bhajans all night. Swami then smiled and agreed. (It was with goosebumps that a realization comes over us. Many a times we take things for granted as “they are scheduled” – like the chance to sing bhajans throughout the night at Prashanti Nilayam. Every darshan or every bhajan session is a Divine gift being showered on us. Small acts like Swami asking for the Aarthi even before the bhajans can begin remind us and awaken us to the great good fortune we are all receiving! And so the bhajans began. Swami sat for a few bhajans and then retired into Yajur Mandir even as the bhajans went on in the Kulwant hall. The next morning, Swami arrived in magical maroon! The blessing of seeing Him in this attire first, once again went to the devotees waiting eagerly in the Poornachandra auditorium. Swami sweetly made His way towards them and granted darshan there before heading to the Kulwant hall. By 8:30am, Swami was amidst the students in the centre of the hall. There, He was ‘informed’ of the prasadam that had been kept ready at the northern gates of the hall. He moved down towards the main gate and blessed the prasadam. Taking a bunch of holy grass, Swami sprinkled water on all the bowls containing tamarind rice and laddoos. He spent about 5 minutes with the ‘prasadam’ and the people blessed to distribute it. Swami then moved to the stage area through the gents side. He sat listening for a few more bhajans after which the grand Mangala Aarthi was performed. Swami then personally supervised the distribution of prasadam to all. Many brioke their fast with Swami’s prasadam. Beautiful minutes ticked by as Swami sat silently watching all who were eating. The devotees were contented looking at their Lord and so was the Lord looking at His devotees. Swami told a few people to start eating. The photographers in front were busy capturing these beautiful moments. Swami told them also to eat. When they continued shooting, Swami sweetly asked, “Why? Is the prasadam not tasty or cooked well?” Immediately, the cameras were put down and the prasadam given importance! The food prayer was chanted twice, once by the University students and once by the Primary school students. Swami seemed to relish watching everyone eat. One could feel the message, “Aham Vaishvanarobhutva Praninaam Dehamaashritaha” – I am the One inside all who digests the food. After sitting onstage for nearly forty-five minutes during the prasadam distribution, Swami returned to His residence. Click here to see 30 New Maha Shivaratri photos

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Sai Baba Darshan News & latest event photos Monday, February 23, 2009 “…Bhagawan arrived this Shivarathri morning at 7.30 am in the special golden raised chair. After His darshan round,..…” read more + see photos Monday, February 23, 2009 Bhagawan arrived this Shivarathri morning at 7.30 am in the special golden raised chair. After His darshan round, He blessed the cakes on the verandah and moved to the interview room. After half an hour, He emerged and came onstage. For a while, He listed to the Vedam being chanted by the students and the youth from Karnataka. He asked for those with mics to stop so that He could hear the 1000-strong group chanting in unision. Wall calendars and prasadam was distributed to all after being Blessed by Bhagawan. Swami accepted Arati just after 9 am before returning to His residence in the chair. In the evening, the Sai Kulwant Hall was not enough to hold all the devotees, and the Poornachandra auditorium was also opened to accomodate them. Screens with projectors were installed in the Poornachandra and the Sai Kulwant Hall so that the eager thousands could see the proceedings. Bhagawan arrived for darshan at 4.30 pm, moving first to the Poornachandra to grant darshan to the devotees there, and then coming to the Sai Kulwant Hall in a procession led by the University brass band. Bhagawan was resplendent in a yellow robe, seated on the golden raised chair, and just behind Him, an ice lingam more than a meter high was wheeled into the Hall and placed near the stage. Swami sat onstage as the Vedam chanting went on, and at 4.50 pm, asked Prof Anil Kumar to introduce the speakers for the day. Sri S. V. Giri, former Vice Chancellor of Sri Sathya Sai University, Sri. V. Srinivasan, the All India Sai Organisations President, and Sri Ajit Popat from the United Kingdom spoke before Bhagawan’s Shivarathri message. Bhagawan spoke for an hour, stressing that Hari and Hara are essentially formless, and that we should imprint the form of our choice in our heart so that all the time, we are in the Divine Presence. After Bhagawan’s Discourse concluded at seven o’clock, the night long bhajans commenced in the Sai Kulwant Hall. Bhagawan returned to His residence after fifteen minutes, and the group bhajans continued into the night after 7.30 pm. Sunday, February 22, 2009 In the morning, 1000 young men from Karnataka trained in chanting the Rudram were seated in the centre of Sai Kulwant Hall. Bhagawan arrived for darshan at 9.45 am while the bhajans went on in the Bhajan Hall. He moved around the Hall and the Bhajan Hall, sitting for a while onstage and accepting Arati at 10.30 am. An announcement was made that the Karnataka group was to be ready in Sai Kulwant Hall tomorrow at 7 am. In the evening, Bhagawan graciously arranged for the distribution of Shivalingams with bases to many of the ladies. He came for darshan in the chair after the five o’clock bhajans began, and moved around the Hall going all the way back to Yajur Mandir also while the distribution to the ladies was going on. He sat for a while onstage as the bhajans continued before accepting Arati and returning to His residence at six o’clock. Saturday, February 21, 2009 This being a long weekend culminating in Shivarathri, Prasanthi Nilayam is filled to the brim with devotees. Bhagawan had a surprise for all of them this evening. Arriving while the evening bhajans went on, Swami sat onstage after His darshan round and asked for Mr. Ajit Popat. At 5.25 pm, the bhajans were stopped and Mr. Popat took the stage, speaking for 45 minutes on the Joy we feel in the divine presence. Bhagawan then asked for the microphone and delivered a Divine Discourse. Bhagawan stressed the unity of creation and insisted on obedience to one’s mother and confidence in the Self for achieving success in life, narrating the story of Abraham Lincoln. After His hour-long Discourse, Swami accepted Arati and returned to His residence in the chair itself, accepting many letters on the way. Friday, February 20, 2009 This evening, the Hungarian devotees got another chance to present a musical programme. On Monday, only the choir group sang in Sai Kulwant Hall; today the entire group was prepared with songs. Bhagawan came for darshan in His chair, and when He came onstage, the programme got underway at 4.45 pm. The devotees sang songs and bhajans till 6 pm, with a short break when Swami went inside the interview room. Bhagawan blessed two members of the group with chains. Bhajans by the students began at six o’clock and Swami accepted Arati before returning to His residence at 6.20 pm. — Read detailed update from 20th Feb, Hungarian Choir sings second time in Prasanthi Nilayam “…After a fulfilling session with the Divine, a Choir in His Divine Presence on the 16th evening, came an appreciation in recognition in the form of a repeat performance on the 20th evening by the command of Bhagawan, a double bonanza for what they missed out during their previous trip to Prasanthi Nilayam. Click here back to<< Sai Baba Darshan News & latest event photos << **************************************************************************************

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Sai Baba Darshan News & latest event photos Monday, February 16, 2009 “…Last evening, Bhagawan had asked Mr. Chakravarthy to announce after bhajans that there is a large group of Hungarian devotees here; they are exemplary in their discipline.…” read more + see photos Photos & update:14th Feb. Plus an eye witness account by a sai devotee A Drive with Swami to Muddanahalli Smile more often “A smile can touch a person’s life in ways you can never imagine… 23 new Photos & update from Prasanthi Nilayam ” It was 6 pm when Swami accepted Aarthi. At that time, one of the members of the youth jumped up and seemed to rush to Swami. He was quelled by the security. However, Swami asked one of the students next to Him, “What does he want?” The lad wanted padanamaskar. Swami called him and told him to take padanamaskar. That lad was in highest bliss and he cried shamelessly at Swami’s feet. Ask him how Friday the 13th was and that will summarize how days with God are!.. Read More 13th Feb. Muddenahalli gears up to welcome The Lord – Also download wallpaper with this article “The expectation that Bhagawan is going to lay the foundation stone of the University on 14th February 2009 has stirred a surge of feverish excitement, enthusiasm and activity in all the campus…” Read More – Also download wallpaper with this article Latest photos from Prasanthi Nilayam – February 10, 2009 03-04 Feb 2009, Images & Update: Cultural Program by Chittor District, Andhra Pradesh “Prof. Anil Kumar spoke about Bhagawan’s special affection for Chittoor, narrating with rhetoric excellence, some of the anecdotes taken from the early years of His Story….”Read more All About Sri Sai Satcharitra Parayan – Fala-Shruti  i.e. Reward of Study of Sai Satcharitra – Also wallpaper download with this article Photos & update 30th & 31st Jan: Chinese New Year in Prasanthi Nilayam: “…Responding to the Chinese plea, Bhagawan, in His Divine discourse, by going to the origin and route of the word “china” gave a new meaning to the tradition and civilization saying that “china” means “my heart is my country”….” – Read more Chinese New Year in Prasanthi Nilayam Sai Baba Photos