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Wednesday, 17, March 2010 - Sai Darshan News - Bhagavatha Saptaaha Yajnam - Day 1
This morning, Bhagawan was ushered into the hall at 9:27 to the chants of Vedam. Being the inaugural day of the week-long Bhagavatha Saptaaha Yajnam, Vedam continued even after the scheduled hour at 9. Completing a full round of darshan, Bhagawan, upon ascending the verandah spent sometime outside the interview room before moving through the upper portico to come onstage at 9:35 through the right of Ganesha. The dais was aesthetically decorated, with illustrious Bhagavatham scenes prominently displayed around. Upon coming onstage, Bhagawan lighted the ceremonial lamp officially inaugurating the Saptaaha Yajnam. Pandit, Sri Ritu Raj Ji Maharaj and his escorts sought blessings from Bhagawan before the commencement of the Yajnam.
Programme commenced at 9:40 with invocatory prayer "Sayeeshwaraya Vidhmahe..." addressed to Bhagawan. This was followed by a bout of invocatory prayers addressed to various "Gods and Goddesses". Beginning his commentary, an intro on Bhagavatham, the Pandit attributed the epic to Bhagawan hailing Him to be the Soul fo the Epic. As the Pandit went on narrating the epical story, an introduction, with a mix of commentary on the greater importance of the ongoing Divine Mission set in motion by Bhagawan, Bhagawan moved indoors at 10 again to return at 10:25. Upon completing the Intro at 11:05, Arathi was offered to Bhagawan before He moved towards the Yajur Mandiram. The Pandit had emotional words of gratitude for Bhagawan. He said, somewhere at some point of time I would have prayed to grant an opportunity to come and have Thy Divine Darshan and Bhagawan has given me this great grand boon, that redeems many a life.... This evening, Bhagawan emerged at 5:35 while Bhagavatha Saptaaham was on. Negotiating a complete round of Darshan, Bhagawan came onstage at 5:47 through the right of Ganesha. Pandit ji continued with his elucidation of the story of Bhagavatham, narrating Raja Parikshit's episode. The commentary ended at 6:04 upon which bhajans started with an aalaap bhajan, "Sri Raghavam..." at His special instance. As Bhajans continued, at 6:40, Bhagawan asked for one more aalaap bhajan, this time "Allaho Akbar..." rendered the air bringing in the greater message of religious harmony. Two more bhajans continued before Bhagawan calling for Arathi at 6:50. After Arathi Bhagawan sat onstage for the next ten minutes, 'chatting up" with some bhajans boys before moving towards Yajur Mandiram at 7:05. Prasadam was distributed to the entire assemblage. Earlier, Vedam started at the usual hour, at 4 and continued till 4:45. At 4:45, summary of the morning proceedigs was read out upon which, at 5, the Bhagavatha Saptaaham commenced.
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Tuesday, 16, March 2010 - - HAPPY UGADI 2010 - Sai Darshan News
On the auspicious Ugadi morning, Sai Kulwant Hall bore a festive look with simple, yet elegant decorations, aptly signifying the advent of Telugu New Year, bringing freshness that a new year demands. Bhagawan was ushered into the Hall at 9:36 while bhajan was on. Clad in maroon, Bhagawan arrived in His special "throne chair" that He uses only occasionally. Gliding past the assemblage that filled the Sai Kulwant Hall, Bhagawan, upon ascending the verandah at 9:45, moved into the interview room to have a quick session with former Supreme Court Judge, Hon'ble Justice (Retd.) PN Bhagavathi. The morning proceedings began with Bhagawan coming on stage at 10:10. Mr. V.Srinivasan, President, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations - India, giving his introductory talk on the occasion, invited the first speaker for the session Mr. Bhagavathi to share some important information regarding Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust. Mr. Bhagavathi's speech was about the induction for new Trustees and Council Members in the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust. Divulging further, the eminent jurist hailed Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust to be the biggest Charitable Trust, set up for the benefit of humanity. Brushing aside the misunderstanding and maligning propaganda against the Trust, Mr. Bhagavathi emphasised that Bhagawan's mission has been committed for the welfare of humanity and He is full of Love that transcends all borders. This was followed by a short speech by Mr. Indulal Shah who, by endorsing the proposals put forth by Justice Bhagavathi, said that he has no words to talk about the Trust and Organisation as he is feeling overwhelmed. Both the veteran devotees were made to sit on either side of Bhagawan on the dais. This was followed by a short speech by Mr. V.Srinivasan who spoke about Bhagawan, His Mission, greater importance of being a part of His Mission. He also made a mention about a maligning propaganda againt the Trust, adding that Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust is not a family trust, but the biggest Charitable Trust in the world. The awaiting moment came, The Ugadi Divine Discourse, that lasted for forty minutes. Starting with the great Indian Women, namely, Savitri, Chandramathi, Mother Sita and Damayanthi, Bhagawan went on elaborating the Harischandra Story, emphasising how Lord was pleased at Harischandra's commitment and adherence to Truth. One has to understand and experience the fact that God exists everywhere.  Ugadi marks the beginning of a New Year. On this New Year day one has to make an attempt to see God in every being whomsoever he or she comes across, exhorted Bhagawan. Towards the end of His Divine Discourse Bhagawan interacted with a college student, bringing forth greater lessons to the vast audience. Upon His conversation a materialised emerald ring was presented to the boy. The Divine Discourse was concluded at 11:20, upon which Prof. Anil Kumar took over to deliver a chaste telugu rhetoric, mixed with poetic fervour, elucidating on Sai Mahatmyam. Arathi was offered at 11:45 and Bhagawan retired to Yajur Mandiram at 11:50. Prasadam was distributed to the entire assemblage and a small booklet by name "Ooru Lethu - Peru Lethu" meanng "No Country - No Name" written by Dr. Sara Pavan was distributed to the student fraternity. Upon Anil Kumar's speech before moving off the podium, Bhagawan blessed various items brought by students symbolising the festivity.
In the evening, Bhagawan arrived at 5:30 to the chants of Vedas. Clad in maroon, Bhagawan took a detour from the centre pathway and just before ascending the verandah, Moved bit further in to the ladies' side, His usual pathway while returning, to return towards verandah at 5:45. The Music College Troupe, staff and students, was ready with an offering that commenced at 5:50. A collection of vocal and instrumental followed that enchanted the Divine while the capacity crowd in the evening-turned-twlight-turned- night remained spellbound at the dexterity that was on display on the auspicious evening. The programme ended just after 7 and Bhagawan climbed down the dais to pose for a group photo session. Subseqently, safari pieces were distributed to the troupe. Various instruments belonging to the Music College were blessed by Bhagawan before calling for Arathi at 7:15. An announcement about the Srimad Bhagavad Saptaaha Yajna commences the next day morning was made and while the announcement rendered the air, Bhagawan slowly moved towards His Divine Abode. The Saptaaha commences tomorrow would be conducted by Sri Ritu Raj Ji Maharaj, who is adept in giving discourses on Upanishads, Ramayana, Bhagawad Katha and Bhagawad Geeta in his travels across North India. The Sapaaha would commence in the morning at 8:30 to go on till 10:30 and in the evening at 4:30 till 5:30, for the next seven days, starting tomorrow.
Monday, 15, March 2010 - Sai Darshan News
This morning, there was no Divine Darshan and Arathi was offered at 9:40. Music College troupe was ready with a music programme as wanted and communicated by Bhagawan last evening. Regular Veda chanting from 8-9 was followed by bhajans before Arathi. Bhajans started at 9 with the bhajan "Prathama Vandana Gananatha..." relatively a new bhajan that was introduced sometime ago.
Ugadi Eve was awaiting the arrival of The Lord as a group of seventy, 40 men and 30 women, a part of music group from Andhra Pradesh, came under the auspices of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, was ready with a bouquet of songs. Bhagawan came in His car at 6:16, to the chants of Vedam and Nadaswaram, which (nadaswaram) had been on from 5 o' clock onwards, to take a detour from the centre to come on to the portico at 6:18. Upon alighting, Bhagawan moved onstage at 6:20 blessing the vast concourse, feasting their eyes with His beauteous form. Soon birthday benedictions were conferred upon to a group of boys who came one after one receiving blessings.
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This was followed by the Music troupe forming a beeline, as men and women holding items sought His blessings, before the commencement of the programme. Programme commenced at 6:30 and continued till 7:25. Ten songs intertwined with commentary, all in Telugu, were a feast to the ears as the whole of Sai Kulwant, experienced the thrill with each song transporting them to heights of dedication, love and devotion to Sai. Upon conclusion, Safari pieces and Sarees were distributed to the entire group and subsequently Bhagawan came down the stage to bless the men with a group photograph. After ascending the podium, Bhagawan chose to sit slightly towards the ladies' side facing lady singers of the group. Arathi was called at 7:40 and upon Arathi Bhagawan moved on to Yajur Mandiram at 7:45.
Sunday, 14, March 2010 - Sai Darshan News - Photos
On this Sunday morning, Bhagawan was ushered into the hall at 9:34 while bhajan was on. After a seven-minute-long full-round of Darshan Bhagawan came on to the verandah at 9:41.
Just before ascending the verandah Bhagawan chose to interact with some of the primary kids at the Primary School Block, blessing the tiny tots. Moving through the lower verandah, Bhagawan came on to the dais at 9:44 through the University Block at the right of Ganesha and sat through the bhajan session till Arathi at 10:12. Upon the Arathi, Bhagawan interacted with some of the students on the dais and later blessed Prasadam for Primary School before proceeding to Yajur Mandiram at 10:21. Being Sunday, students were also present for morning Darshan.
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In the evening, Bhagawan came into the hall at 6:00 to the chanting of Vedas. Taking a detour through the ladies' side, Bhagawan came onstage through the right of Ganesha calling the University Brass Band Troupe for blessings. The Univesity Brass Band, that is in its glorious Silver Jubilee year, was ready with a Programme, celebrating the occasion in the Divine Presence.
A half-an-hour programme followed, wherein the boys produced some scintillating music pieces, wading through His Story - The Story of His Avataric Advent, in a most innovative style, with a mix of compeering, singing followed by sounding through Band Instruments. Upon conclusion, at 6:35, Bhagawan called the boys onstage for exclusive group photo sessions. The final piece was sung thereafter, a piece expressing gratitude, to the tune of Swami's often heard song, "Love is My Form...Truth is My Breath....". Upon this final song, Safari pieces and Prasadam were distributed to the Band Troupe before Bhagawan finally climbing down the stairs, at 6:50, for yet another photo session, a group photo with the Troupe. Upon ascending the podium, Arathi was offered before Bhagawan moved towards His Divine Abode, Yajur Mandiram at 6:55.
Saturday, 13, March 2010 - Sai Darshan News
This morning, there was no Divine Darshan and Arathi was offered at 9:40. A group of 85 Karnataka Youth, donned in crimson, was seated in the third block joining Vedam chanting. The group had chanted 15,500 Rudrams in record 66 days, in 85 houses as part of 85th Year of Avataric Advent.
This evening, Bhagawan was ushered into the hall at 5:07 while bhajan was on. After a full round of Darshan that took 17 minutes, upon ascending the verandah, Bhagawan moved along, listening to and blessing many. Coming onstage at 5:31, through the University Staff Block at the right of Ganesha, He sat through till 6:16 when He chose to move into the interview room. As daylight was conceding to the transitional twilight, Bhajans were on with Bhagawan remaining indoors granting an interview to a Delhi based couple. Upon emerging after the interview, Bhagawan moved into the bhajan hall for five minutes calling some 'chosen devotee' to bless them inside, before coming out to call for the "Rudram Group" of Youth from Karnataka numbering eighty-five. Earlier the group of eighty-five was blessed by Bhagawan during the Darshan round, who chose to spent sometime accepting ' their' card of love and devotion. As the group of 85 (91 including six co-ordinators) made a beeline to bhajan hall in disciplined order, Bhagawan kept moving through the upper portico to enter the bhajan hall at 6:45, through the rear entrance.
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The group had a fabulous session indoors as 'they' had the rarest of opportunities to chant Rudram in the immediate Divine presence of Rudra at Rudra's Command, Wish and Will. As Bhagawan moved in between the rows blessing the crimson clad youngsters, Rudram by the group was on till 7:05, when Bhagawan blessed them to sing group songs that lasted for five minutes. The group sang three songs in Kannada including a song invoking His blessings for doing greater service and another one invoking Bhagawan to Brindavan. Bhagawan also had brief interaction with the group during the half-an-hour session inside. Vibhuti Prasadam was distributed to the entire group. Upon coming out, Bhagawan came on stage at 7:17 and Arathi was offered at 7:20 before Bhagawan proceeded to Yajur Mandiram at 7:25 blessing students and the entire concourse with His Abhayahastha. Prasadam, 'Obbattu' was distributed to the entire assemblage. Earlier, a new Bhajan "Mahadeva Maheswara Sai Narayana...." rendered the air just after Bhagawan 'took the dais',' infusing freshness to the already charged-up mood of the blessed evening.
Friday, 12, March 2010 - Sai Darshan News
This morning, Bhagawan came into the hall at 9:12 granting a full round of Darshan that lasted for 14 minutes. Upon ascending the verandah, He interacted with many, while moving through proceeding to the podium. Coming on to the dais at 9:31 through the right of Ganesha, Bhagawan sat through till 9:50 before retiring to interview room for ten minutes. Emerging at 10:01, Bhagawan sat through for some more time till Arathi was offered at 10:05. Divine Whispers and Interactions followed before Bhagawan proceeded to the bhajan hall. Upon coming out after five minutes, He had an exclusive interaction with former Foreign Secretary SK Rasgotra at outside the interview room, that was followed by a brief interaction with Former Air Chief Marshal OP Mehra whom He blessed before proceeding to Yajur Mandiram at 10:25. There was no Divine Darshan in the evening and Arathi was offered at 6 after regular one hour Vedam followed by Bhajans till 6.
Thursday, 11, March 2010 - "Car Darshan"
There was no Darshan on this Thursday morning and Arathi was offered at 9:40. Later, at around 10:15 Bhagawan went for a round. Moving out of ashram, He proceeded towards the hospital side, before taking a turn at the petrol bunk on the way, to return to ashram through the Culvert-Gate at the western end. Entering inside, Bhagawan moved via the construction-work-in-progress-site. After a brief interaction with the engineer-in-charge overseeing the project, Bhagawan "drove" through booktrust-shopping centre road, blessing hundreds enroute, to retreat to Yajur Mandiram just after 10:30
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In the evening, Bhagawan was ushered into the hall at 5 to the chants of Vedam. After a ten-minute round of Darshan, upon ascending verandah, Bhagawan interacted with 'seniors' from Delhi, that included Lt. Gen. (Retd.) ML Chibber, Former Diplomat MK Rasgotra, Former Air Chief Marshal OP Mehra, Former Education Secy, MK Kaw and State President of SSSSO, Jitendra Cheema, for five minutes before proceeding further to come on stage at 5:16, through the Univeristy Staff Block at the right of Ganesha. Students from Sri Sathya Sai Music College were ready awaiting Bhagawan's blessings for their Gratitude Programme. Vedam continued till 5:40 as Bhagawan continued to sit listening to the chants. In between, Bhagawan had a word with one of the Vedam boys asking for 'loud chanting' and what followed was a 'full-throat' chanting joined by the Primary School children as well, till Bhagawan nodded for the programme to commence.
The Programme lasted for 55 minutes, at 6:35. Interactive Photograph session and presentation of clothes followed for the next fifteen minutes before Arathi was offered at 6:50. Moving towards the Interview Room, Bhagawan had some 'official' discussion for the next ten minutes, followed by another bout of interaction with former Vice Chancellors, Prof. Venkataraman and Mr. SV Giri, outiside the Interview Room, after which, Bhagawan left for Yajur Mandiram at 7:08. Primary School also joined for evening Darshan after having missed the morning session that went 'blank' without Darshan. Prasadam was distributed to all students and staff at the end of the programme.
Wednesday, 10, March 2010 - Sai Darshan news
This morning, Bhagawan emerged from Yajur Mandiram at 8:46 to the chants of Vedas. After a ten-minute-long darshan round, upon ascending the verandah, Bhagawan chose to interact with some of the senior officials, including one from "Sai Sannidhi" before moving into the interview room at 9:03. Two rounds of official interactions with senior office bearers followed before Bhagawan emerging yet again to come on to the dais at 9:31. Bhagawan sat through the bhajan session for the next eleven minutes, till Arathi at 9:42. Upon accepting Arathi, Bhagawan proceeded to Yajur Mandiram at 9:46 am.
This evening, Bhagawan emerged at 5:25 while bhajan session was on. After a 'detailed' round of darshan that took fifteen minutes, upon ascending the verandah, Bhagawan interacted with some of the senior faculties from the School of Business Management and Finance at Sri Sathya Sai University, before proceeding to the dais at 5:43, through the University Staff Block at the right of Ganesha. Sitting through the next forty-two-minute session officiating the bhajans, Bhagawan accepted Arathi at 6:25 before moving towards His Divine Abode at 6:30.
Tuesday, 09, March 2010 - Sai Darshan news
This morning, Bhagawan emerged from Yajur Mandiram at 8:35 am. Granting a full round of darshan, upon ascending the verandah, Bhagawan straight away proceeded to the interview room calling seniors from "Sai Sannidhi" for an interview.
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Emerging at 9:25 am after the forty minute interview, Bhagawan moved into the bhajan hall to quickly retreat to the interview room, this time calling a couple for an interview. Upon coming out at 9:52 am after the second interview that lasted for 25 minutes, Bhagawan came onstage to receive Arathi at 9:58 am before retiring to Yajur Mandiram at 10:05 am.
This evening Bhagawan was ushered into Sai Kulwant Hall at 6:24. Blessing the concourse with His darshan, Bhagawan went for a complete round to come onstage at 6:36 through the left of Ganesha. Glittering under the lights, feasting thousands of hearts, minds and souls, Bhagawan sat through the session till Arathi at 7:00, before retiring to Yajur Mandiram at 7:08 pm
Monday, 08, March 2010 - Sai Darshan news
In the morning, Bhagawan was ushered into the hall at 8:17 am to the chants of Vedas. After a detailed round that took 13 minutes, interacting with many, Bhagawan straight away proceeded to the interview room. At 8:30 am, two youngsters from The Dominican Republic were called in for Interview that lasted for half-an-hour. After the interview, Bhagawan came out at 9:00 am and moving through the upper verandah, blessing many, came on to the podium to officiate bhajan session that lasted till 9:40 am when Arathi was offered. Bhagawan retired to Yajur Mandiram at 9:45 am.
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In the evening, Bhagawan was ushered into the hall at 5:20 pm while bhajan was on. Completing the round of darshan, upon ascending the verandah at 5:30 pm, Bhagawan called a group of senior representatives from Sai Sannidhi, a forum of alumni working with various institutions in Prasanthi Nilayam and Brindavan, for an interview. After a forty-minute interview, Bhagawan came into the bhajan hall at 6:10 pm; coming out through the rear entrance, blessing many while gliding past, Bhagawan moved on to the dais at 6:19 pm to preside over the bhajan session that had been on. Arathi was offered at 6:25 pm and Bhagawan moved to the Yajur Mandiram at 6:30 pm.
Sunday, 07, March 2010 - Sai Darshan news
In the morning, Bhagawan came out in car at 7:40 am and went out to the hospital side. Returning at 8:30 am through the Yajur Mandiram end to the chants of Vedam, Bhagawan came for a full round of darshan.
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Alighting on the Verandah, He proceeded to the dais to preside over the vedam chanting session for next half an hour. There was no bhajan session as Arathi was offered at 9:05 am before Bhagawan retired to Yajur Mandiram. Prasadam was distributed to the entire assemblage of devotees. Being sunday, student fraternity was also present for darshan.
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In the evening, Bhagawan came out at 5:40 pm granting darshan to the sunday assemblage of devotees. Coming for a full round of darshan, Bhagawan, upon alighting the verandah, went into the bhajan hall to bless a group of boys in costumes awaiting, seeking blessings as a part of the evening's scheduled gratitude programme by 'Final Graduate and Final Post Graduate' combine.
After blessing the group Bhagawan went into the interview room before coming out at 6:05 pm to preside over the session. The one-hour programme was an outpouring of gratitude galore that ended at 7:10 pm. Extensive photograph session followed as various groups came onstage to pose with "Swami". Arathi was offered at 7:25 pm and Bhagawan retired to Yajur Mandiram at 7:35 pm. Prasadam was distributed to the entire assemblage of devotees.
Saturday, March 6, 2010 - Sai Darshan news
In the morning Bhagawan was ushered into the hall at 8:30 am, to the chants of Vedas, for a complete round of darshan that lasted for ten minutes. Upon ascending the verandah, Bhagawan proceeded to the Interview Room. Next one hour Bhagawan spent inside granting interviews to three 'groups', including that of Princess of Belgium. After the Interviews, Bhagawan came onstage at 9:53 am while Bhajan was on. Arathi was offered at 9:55 am and Bhagawan retired to Yajur Mandiram at 10:00 am.  In the evening Bhagawan came into the hall at 6:35 pm while bhajan was on. One could see craning necks trying to catch a glimpse of the Divine, Who glided past through the pathway, under the lights, adding splendour to the already glittering Prasanthi twilight. Ascending the verandah after a fifteen-minute-long-round, Bhagawan proceeded to the bhajan hall before coming on to the dais to preside over the session. Arathi was offered at 7:10 pm. After Arathi, Bhagawan interacted with some of the students and senior devotees before retiring to Yajur Mandiram at 7:25 pm.
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Friday, March 5, 2010 - Sai Darshan news
Bhagawan ushered in at 5:25 pm for a complete round of darshan that lasted for ten minutes. Upon ascending the verandah, Bhagawan interacted with a group of representatives of Sai Sannidhi, a forum of alumni working with various institutions in Prasanthi Nilayam and Brindavan, guiding the group in some of its project activities. Coming on to the dais at 5:45 pm, Bhagawan sat through the bhajan session till 6:30 pm before leaving for Yajur Mandiram at 6:35 pm. Prasadam was distributed to the entire assemblage before Arathi.
Thursday, March 4, 2010 - Sai Darshan news
Mar 4, 2010: On the warm fresh morning Bhagawan ushered in at 8:10 am blessing thin populace of devotees assembled in Sai Kulwant Hall. As the Veda chanting continued in the background Bhagawan completed His darshan round, proceeding straight into the Interview Room. At 8:20, Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata was called in for an interview that lasted for an hour. Another short interview followed, upon which Bhagawan came on to the podium to officiate the bhajan session for last five minutes.
Arathi was offered at 9:40 am before Bhagawan retired to Yajur Mandiram. Being Thursday, students from the Primary School were also present for morning darshan. In the evening after the scheduled one hour Vedam chanting. bhajans began at 5 pm and Arathi was offered at 6:10 pm as Bhagawan did not come.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 - Sai Darshan news
After the previous day's glorious tale of Holi Drama and "Divine Direction" at the climactic end, that lasted well beyond half past eight in the night, this morning there was no Divine Darshan. In the evening, it was yet another twilight darshan as Bhagawan ushered in at 5:48 pm. With the bhajan "Dheena Dhukhiyon Ko Prem Karo..." rendered the air ringing in His message of Love All Serve All", Bhagawan slowly glided past the concourse of devotees to ascend the Verandah. Ratan Tata, Chairman, Tata Sons was also awaiting Bhagawan along with other devotees. Mr. Ratan Tata had made his maiden visit to Prasanthi Nilayam couple of months ago, spending full two days inside the ashram visiting various institutions. Bhagawan spoke to Tata for a minute before moving on to the dais to preside over the session. Today is incidentally the birthday of the legendary Jamshetji Tata, one of the foremost pioneers of Indian industrialism. As the bhajans continued with devotional fervour He called out the birthday boys and some other boys who were awaiting His attention and blessing. Prasadam boys also got ready and upon getting the same blessed, distribution began as the Lord continued to sit watching the proceedings. At 6:20 pm as per His command, special bhajan with aalaap, "Sri Raghavam..." was rendered echoing the message of religious harmony. In the meantime, official photographer had last evening's photographs for blessings. Bhagawan glanced through the entire set of photographs blessing both the photos and the man behind the lens. Arathi was offered at 6:30 pm upon which Bhagawan came round of Ganesha blessing many, listening and accepting letters. Proceeding to the Interview Room, Bhagawan spent fifteen minutes inside before retiring to Yajur Mandiram at 6:48 pm. Just before leaving, He called Ratan Tata's Executive Secretary, Mr. Venkataraman, a former student of Sathya Sai University, blessing him whispering something into his ear.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 - "Sita Kalyanam"
Om Sairam dearest Sai Family, It is said that God's creation is un comprehendible, His actions are definitely a mystery to our monkey minds, His Leelas are BEST known to Him Alone. I have no idea as how to narrate this particular darshan update of 2nd March 2010. It was a historic darshan. It was full of fun, surprise, devotion and Swamis most famous UNCERTAINTY of this day, will be discussed and remembered for the years to come. It is like a dream. Did this really happen or was I hypnotized? If it has happened then why did this happen? For every thing SAIlence was the only answer. To start with about 1000 plus devotees from the states of Bihar and Jharkhandare here in Parthi to celebrate the holy festival of HOLI. Yesterday (1st March), Swami had given them permission to perform and all arrangements were made. The children were dressed up with their costumes, a big banner was put up in the middle of the hall and as we all were eagerly awaiting His arrival, a word was sent at 6pm for the bhajans to start and after half hour word was sent for Arathi thus the evening darshan was cancelled The whole group was visibly sad and were wondering and asking apologies to Swami from within to forgive their short comings if any. The morning of 2nd march was also a very unique. Swami for the past 11 days has come out 8 times for morning darshans which was so sweet of Swami. This afternoon, again, the children were ready for the performance. Like yesterday, today, also children were praying for His divine darshan. Swami blessed the august gathering at 6:30 pm. It was a big relief for those children who knew that the performance is definitely going to be there now that Swami has come. Opening, Bhagawan directed each and every scene related to the event to precision as per His satisfaction.. Click to enlarge The first part of the evening performance was a dance and musical programme. All the songs were HOLI (it is a festival linked with Sri Krishna, famous mostly in North India) centric. After 30 minutes of dance, the leader of the group went upto Swami to take permission for the drama to start. Swami gave the consent for the drama entitled ita Kalyanam to start. As the name suggested, the drama was about how Lord Rama married Sita. The first scene shows Viswamitra, the guru of Rama and lakshmana asking his students, to accompany him to King Janaka (Sitas father's kingdom to participate in Dhanur yagna. King Janaka had a Shiva bow which was impossible for even mighty men to carry but Sita, while she was still a young girl successfully raised it with one hand. When King Janaka sees this, he decides who ever raises this bow, will marry my daughter Sita. The drama now had come to the scene where Lord Rama along with Lakshmana and their Guru Viswamitra enter the court of King Janaka and raise the bow and arrow. The drama was a very simple one. There were no big attractions. Just then our SAI RAMA who was witnessing this drama signals the boy to take Him into the interview room. The most important scene of the drama was about to commence. Here came the biggest twist in the history of Prasanthi Nilayam. In spite of Swamis absence on the dais, the drama continued. As every one expected, Rama successfully raises the bow and King Janaka is the most happy man and asks Sita to garland Lord Rama and in turn Lord Rama garlands Sita. The DRAMA now concludes with all the actors standing in line thanking Swami. All the children who were part of the drama were from MITHILA, the birthplace of Mother Sita. They all prayed to Swami saying you came to Mithila in Rama Avatar, we are expecting our Sai Rama again in Mithila..Swami who had been to the interview room just then comes out to the start the DIVINE DRAMA. This part of the darshan was the most amazing part and it has never happened before. Swami calls up the head of the group and speaks to him for a minute. That gentleman goes up to the children and asks to keep the bow in the middle. In no time the bow is in the middle. The young man again goes up to Swami. Swami tells him something. All the devotees are eagerly anticipating as what is going to happen. We all thought Swami is asking to make way for a group photograph which He usually does after the performance. This time it looked bit unusual. The youngman went upto the children and asked them to be in the places as they were in the scene when Lord Rama lifted the bow. Swami now signals Rama and Sita to stand next to each other. The young children, who were playing the role didn't have any idea, more over it is something which they didnt practice and with Swami right before you, you don't know what is going on and Swami is very particular and minute in His doing and you have to be very very accurate. Swami then calls up the group leader, asks Sita to garland Rama and Rama in turn garland Sita. The same scene (which Swami missed, when He went to the interview room) was enacted. Every one clap in joy and ecstasy. None of us in Sai Kulwanth hall had any clue. Swami then signaled brother Veda Naryana and group to chant Mantras. Not sure if brother Veda Narayana performed any wedding before but today he had to play the role of head priest, as Lord SAI RAMA directed His own wedding from the TRETA YUGA. It was a treat to the eyes and the soul. Swami was having a great time by directing HIS own STORY. Poor children, did their best considering their age and experience. After the garlanding was done, Swami asked Sita and Rama to be seated on the chairs. In the drama, the chairs were put in such a way that it depicted a King’s court (like the courts we would have seen in many mythological movies). As Sita and Rama were seated all the other kings also sat in their respective chairs. Swami saw Sita seated bit far to Rama. He signaled them to sit next to each other. Now He asks all the kings to vacate their chairs. Every one sat on the floor and all the chairs were taken away (again the crowd burst in laughter). Now only Rama and Sita were left in the middle seated in their respective chairs. I could see those little children (Rama and Sita) literally shivering and completely surprised. When thousands are watching you, with Swami right in front of you, if they were asked to sit that too on a chair what great tense moment that would be for any one. They were seated in such a position where in they were facing Swamis residence. Swami then sent a word to face Him. The children now are completely tense, the shivering clearly visible. At one stage they lost the body consciousness and just did what they were asked to do. On the other hand every one of us were enjoying every bit of this DIVINE PLAY. Swami was making every one of us jump in joy. Now Swami asks the leader, who was an elderly gentle man to throw akshintalu (rice mixed with turmeric powder) on both of them. Luckily there were some birthday boys with their plates seated before Swami. The leader borrows a cup of turmeric rice grains from the birthday boys, goes and does the ritual. Swami then asks Rama and Sita to pour the rice on each other. It is called TALAMBRALU (in telugu). This is a ritual very commonly seen in South Indian weddings. The leader couldnt catch Swamis words. Meanwhile Prof. Bhaskar helps Rama and Sita to do the ritual and our thrill touched the sky. Swami then asks the leader to tie the brahma mudi (it is a knot which binds the tip of bride’s saree to that of the grooms shawl). They say it is the knot of Brahma, the creator and symbolizes, unity among the newly wed and a promise that they will stay together in happiness and sorrow. that ritual is also finished. Swami then asks Rama and Sita to go around three times. They do so. Every time a particular ritual was asked, Swami used to look at brother Veda Narayana for the significant mantras. As far as I know brother Veda has not performed any weddings, and this was first of its kind experience for him. After the grand DIVINE WEDDING, Swami signals the bhajan boys to sing Rama bhajans and as the bhajans were sung, Swami asks the boys to bring clothes from inside. Swami then asks where are the sweets?. In no time, the students come with steel containers of prasadam. Swami made sure every one got clothes, and prasadam. Now Swami came down the dais for the group photo. It was a very special moment for children who played Rama and Sita. Swami came down and had a special photographs with them. Brother Veda naryana who was the priest till that time, was now playing the role of wedding photographer capturing those memorable moments of this divine wedding. Not sure if Swami gave anything to the lead actors. After the group photograph, Swami signaled for the arathi. Being immersed in the DIVINE DRAMA, when I saw at the clock it was 8:30 pm. After arathi, Swami was very kind enough to bless us with His Abhaya Hasta. He raised both His hands and blessed once at the gents side and again at the ladies side. We all thought, it is over now but NO.. Swami didn't want to leave. Swami called the leader again. Asked the children in the play to line up in such a way that they leave a path in the middle. Girls were lined up by the ladies side and gents towards the gents side. A path was left open right in front of the dais. Here Rama, Sita, Viswa mitra, Janaka maharaj and Lakshman were some where in the middle of the line. Swami send a word to make them stand in the front side. Rama was in the front behind Rama was Sita, Lakshamana and so on. Swami now looked at the line and signaled some of them to move right, left. He was just making sure, they all were in order. Swami then signaled Sita to come in front and Rama to stand behind Sita. The whole crowd burst into laughter. We all thought Swami would come down the dais and pass in between them to go His physical abode. NOPE.. Swami called the photographer to take a photo graph. After about 3or 4 photos were taken, the photos were shown to Swami in the camera view finder. Swami seemed convinced with the photographs. Now brother Sathya who was doing the video tries to get a shot. Swami signals him to go ahead. After the video was taken, Swami very kindly raised both His hands to bless us with one more complimentary Abhaya hasta thus ending a beautiful and memorable darshan. I had no idea in fact none of the devotees in Sai Kulwanth hall had any idea as why this happened and how. Every one seemed shocked and surprised. There was a big glow in every ones face after darshan. Was it a re- enactment of the Divine Wedding of Rama and Sita. I was bit curious to know if the child who played the role of Sita was a boy or a girl and my guess was right, it was a boy. What a great fortune it was to witness this wonderful leela of Swami. Not sure what great boon we were bestowed with. Probably we were one of those fortunate souls who witnessed the wedding of Rama and Sita or may be we were right there in the Treta Yuga but were denied to witness that historic wedding at that time that we got a more closer look at this DIVINE happening. What ever may be the cause, it was the most memorable day of my Prashanthi Dairy. A day which will be remembered and shared with the generations to come.. Swami what can I say. Thank You.. Thank You.. Thank You.. Submitted to SBOI-Group -
Monday, March 1, 2010 - Holi  - Darshan News
Posted at 20:45:45 IST on Mar 1, 2010 March 1st arrived and with the advent of the new month the holy festival of Holi. With over 1400 devotees from the northern states of Bihar and Jharkhand camping in Prasanthi, the auspicious morning was blessed by Bhagawan’s darshan. Bhagawan came ushering into Sai Kulwant Hall at 8:50 am while Veda chanting was on. After making a complete round, Bhagawan settled on the dais as Veda chanting continued till 9:05 am. Bhajans commenced at 9:05 am and Bhagawan sat through the one hour long session, feasting thousands of eyes with His Holy Holi Darshan, till 10 am when Arathi was offered before Bhagawan retired to Yajur Mandiram.
In the evening, a cultural programme - song and dance presentation was scheduled as part of the Holi celebrations. A colourful backdrop was set in the centre of the hall and Balvikas Children from the states were seated awaiting the Lord to receive blessings. After the regular one hour stint of Vedam all eyes were fixed at the Yajur Mandiram entrance for the first sign of His arrival. As per the Divine command, bhajans commenced at 6:00 pm to continue until 6:30 pm when Arathi was offered as Bhagawan preferred to stay indoors.
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