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| 86th Birthday Celebrations - Live Videos from Prasanthi Nilayam Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011
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Jhoola Mahotsavam and Music Concert…
Prasanthi
had endearing memories of this day, 23rd November, and in the
saga of His Story, evenings of this day would often reach zenith
of excitement as her Beloved Lord would
 usher in granting coveted darshan, revealing rare facets of His Divine majesty.
On
this day, 23rd November, when the evening arrived, the focus of
attention was at the centre-spot of Sai Kulwant Hall where
the Jhoola, Swing for the Lord was awaiting Him.
The
schedule for the big evening was ‘Jhoola Mahotsavam’, where Lord
would swing on the Jhoola to the accompaniment of music by
renowned musicians.
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The
function commenced at 1730 hrs. with the unveiling of the Jhoola
and the Sanctum Sanctorum. The Jhoola that had been profusely
blessed by Bhagawan on many earlier occasions was bedecked
with flowers and buntings and was a rare beauty to watch.
As
the packed Sai Kulwant Hall witnessed the unveiling, for the
audience, it turned out to be a transition from ‘i’ to “we’ as
the grandeur and the beauty and the pristine powerful
vibrations emanating from the Sanctum Sanctorum, where Beloved
Bhagawan’s physical frame was interned, touched every heart and
soul, spreading into the blessed amphitheatre that looked
resplendent with heavenly beauty.
The
first programme for the eveing was by Mandolin Concert by
maestro U. Srinivas and U. Rajesh. At the outset, offering
Pranams and gratitude at Bhagawan’s Lotus Feet, reminscing the
priceless opportunities they had with Bhagawan, the duo
began with invoking Lord Ganesha with a piece in Hamsadhwani
Raaga, in Tala Roopakam.
…And the Jhoola carrying Bhagawan was pushed into swinging…a rare sight to see!!!
The
duo continued with a couple of Thyagaraja compositions before
concluding with a bhajan “Shankara Shiva Shankara…”.
The
second part of the programme was a vocal concert by renowned
Ghazal and Bhajan singer Anup Jalota who carved a niche in
devotional singing with his self adapted style.
In
an introductory talk, he spoke about his first ever meeting with
Bhagawan 48 years ago, when he was a ten year old boy, in
Lucknow. Revealing that he had many blessings from Bhagawan over
the years, the singer confided that Bhagawan had even
taught him the art of singing. With the blessings of Bhagawan he
earned an opportunity to do playback for the famous Manoj Kumar
movie , Shirdi Ke Sai Baba, where he sung with the renowned
Mohammed Rafi. This turned out to be the biggest blessing as it
changed his life and thus made his life, recounted Anup Jalota
gratefully remembering his association with Bhagawan.
Sending ecstatic waves in to the audience when he began with Aisi Lagi Lagan, the packed assembly went into raptures. The
singer continued for the next 75 minutes regaling the audience,
producing some of his famous numbers, that included, “Man
Mein Ram…”, “Sai Baba Bolo” from the film ‘Shirdi Ke Sai Baba…’,
“Payo Ji Maine Ram Ratan Dhan Payo” and some bhajans, “Mera
Jeevan Tere Hawale…”, Govind Jai Jai…Gopala Jai Jai, sang with a
customised style coupling with Jhoola melody, Dum Dum Dum Dum
Damaru Bhaje etc.
With his inimitable style of singing, singing from the depth of his heart to the heights of exalted heavens, completely immersed in his art, as he engaged in his inimitable ‘twists and turns’, highs and lows, harmoniously blending with accompanying tabla,the evening turned out to be a rare musical treat for the packed audience. 
At
the end, the artistes and accompanists for the evening were
felicitated. Bhajans continued that ended with
Subramaniam…Subramaniam in Bhagawan’s mellifluous voice, a
perfect finale to the grand and glorious day, 23rd November.
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23 November – The Day That Earned A Date With Divinity…
People
wish Me Happy Birthday…why specially happy birthday today? I am
ever happy…Happiness is union with God, echoed Beloved
Bhagawan this morning in Sai Kulwant Hall, when an old video of
Bhagawan’s Birthday Divine discourse was telecast in the concluding moments of a glittering Birthday function in Prasanthi Nilayam.
23rd
November is known the world over for one main reason, that it
earned a date with Divinity, welcoming the Almighty in human
form. Today, when the most fascinating morning dawned in this
South Indian hamlet turned International Spiritual Centre, the
village that did penance turned nostalgic of her golden past,
where she could vividly recall all those precious priceless
moments of unceasing love of Beloved Bhagawan, Bhagawan Sri
Sathya Sai Baba.
Today,
23rd November marks the Divine Advent and on this morning
Prasanthi Nilayam wore a glittering, colourful costume warming up
for the day.
 Proceedings for the morning session commenced at 0900 hrs. with Veda chanting when the curtains went up grantng the beautific darshan of the Sanctum Sanctorum that was adorned with flowers and buntings along with a magnificent silver throne for The Presiding Lord.
Chief
Guest for the day was an ardent devotee, currently Hon’ble
Governor of Tamil Nadu, His Excellency, Konijeti Rosaiah, who was
earlier the Finance Minister and later Chief Minister of
Andhra Pradesh.
First
programme for the morning was ‘Guru Vandana’ by the students of
SSSIHL. Beginning with invocatory Sai Gayathri, these grateful
students sang in a united voice a composition, ‘Easwarammba
Sutam Venkavadhoota Sampreetam’ that was tuned to original
ashtakam style. Couple of more compositions followed that
included the one of the evergreen melodies of Prasanthi, “Madhura
Mohana Ghana Shyama…”.
A
music concert by the Malladi Bros. duo followed. Malladi
concerts have been a regular feature during Guru Purnima and
Birthday celebrations for the past 3-4 years, when Bhagawan would
listen to them with earnest attention. This morning,the
duo reproduced some of Bhagawan’s favourite numbers that included
a Birthday Greeting Song.
A
welcome speech by Sri V.Srinivasan, President, Sri Sathya Sai
Seva Organisations – India followed. Reiterating his firm
faith that Sai is with us, here and everywhere, now and forever,
the speaker lavishly praised the students who presented a
thematic convocation drama on the eve on 30th Annual Convocation
of SSSIHL. Hoping that Bhagawan would guide these shining stars
who are future ambassadors, the speaker urged the devotees to
rededicate themselves following Bhagawan’s ideals. “Why Fear
When I Am Here”, the famous Sathya Sai axiom is a statement for
eternity, said Sri Sinivasan.
Referring
to the glittering musical show of Dana Gillespie that rocked
the house in Prasanthi a couple of days ago, quoting her
famous number, I Sigh For You…Love For Love…he said, when we
follow His ideals and make our lives His message, Sai will be
pleased. Our work has to continue till of our last moment; we
have to be workers first, then leaders.
 He thanked Governor Roasaih for rescheduling his day’s programme at Coimbatore to make himself available for the function in Puttaparthi.
Reiterating
the Central Trust’s resolve to continue the legacy and mission
set in motion by Bhagawan, the speaker requested the
Governor to release the annual statement of the Trust’s
activities.
Some
of the new initiatives by the Truts were also announced during
the occasion. Additional mobile hospital, Assistance to
various Sathya Sai Schools, Additional advance medical equipments
for hospitals, Additional staff infrastructure and facilities
for research in the Insitute, Digital archiving facility,
Revamping and modernisation of the South Indian Canteen,
Assisting the ongoing Teachers Training Programme, Expansion of
Vidya Vahini Project etc. are some of the initiatives.
Subsequently the report on the Central Trust activities and that of SSSIHL was released by the Governor.
Chief
Guest for the morning, K. Rosaiah who addressed next, with
atmost humility and devotion, affirmed that, though world over
people discuss whether Sathya Sai is God nor not, the very
fact that the organisation He has founded is spread over 160
countries having millions of members is a testimony to the
unparalleled influence of Sathya Sai Baba. Expressing great
satisfaction for being in Prasanthi Nilayam in holy company on
the holy occasion the Governor said, for him, it is not the
positions that he had held and is holding currently that make him
proud, but the fact that he is a devotee of Sathya Sai.
Prasanthi Nilayam is a Holy Abode on part with Dwaraka of
Bhagawan Sri Krishna and Ayodhya of Lort Sri Rama, said the
Governor.
Bhagawan’s
Divine discourse followed. Illuminiating on the theme ‘Happy
Birthday’, Bhagawan said, during ancient times, people
practised sacrifice, love and truth and thus could attain
Divinity. He urged the current generation to follow the same
path. One should exercise equanimity in pleasure and pain. For
the Pandavas, God was their first choice, the world next and
themselves last and thus, practising this ideal, they were
fortunate to have Lord Krishna always with them.
Bhagawan
does not criticise anyone, and when Bhagawan follows something,
devotees also should follow suit, said Bhagawan urging the
students to develop Love For God, Fear Of Sin and Morality In
Society. Control of mind is to be achieved, said Bhagawan
discouring about the worried minds of present time.
Develop
Love…Love Bhagawan more and more…that is the only
solution…Prayer is the only solution…concluded Bhagawan singing
the bhajan, “Hari Bhajana Binaa Sukha Shanti Nahi…”
As
Birthday Cake by the Italian group followed by various Prasanthi
Institutions made a beeline to the Sanctum Sanctorum, various
Band Troupes, from the Primary School, both boys and girls,
Anantapur Girls’ Band and Prasanthi NIlayam Band played
thematic tunes befitting the occasion. While the Anantapur Band
played the ‘Love Story’song of 1970s “Where do I begin To tell
the story of how great a love can be…”Prasanthi boys played the
famous birthday tune, Happy Birthday to You…”
Mangala
Arathi was offered at 1100 hrs. and Laddu Prasadam and Italian
chocolates were distributed to the entire assembly.
Food Prasadam was arranged for morning and afternoon for all devotees attending the 86th Birthday Celebrations.
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