Darshan News 2nd May 2004: A sight for Gods to see

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Contributed by saikramesh

 

Darshan News 2nd May 2004: A sight for Gods to see

 

Is there any better sight than seeing our Sweet Lord seated on the

Simhasan (Throne), with the statue of Shri Krishna in the

background? Truly as Swami says, His Darshan is something which not

only mundane beings like us yearn for, it is something desired for

by the Gods too.

 

Swami's unpredictability continued today and all I can say that this

element of uncertainty is just adding to the excitement. I made it

to the Ashram at ten minutes to six in the morning and rushed into

the area allocated for token lines. I was in for a shock as I saw

more than 25 odd lines already seated. With little choice left, I

opted for the half empty lines in front of the Hall and today too I

did not entertain the slightest desire for a close Darshan. Today

being Sunday, I just wanted to immerse myself in the bliss of the

Bhajans rendered by the Brindavan Bhajan Group.

 

As I was wondering about the probability of me getting into the Hall

amidst this huge gathering, I was surprised to hear the clicking

sounds of the tokens in the bag – a signal that the issue of tokens

was to begin.

 

And to add to my amazement further, I was surprised when I got the

first token! Today was the first day that I occupied the centre

aisle column and I can assure you that it is indeed one of the best

places for Darshan. You get a view of the entire Hall on both sides

and most importantly a glimpse of Trayee and the staircase leading

upto Swami's residence. And you also get a chance to clearly see

Swami entering the Hall in His Car.

 

At around 7:45 pm, there was a brief play of instrumental music

followed by the Brindavan Group Bhajans. I am still trying to figure

out what was so special about the Bhajans today – it was totally out

of this world. Most of the Bhajans today centered around Lord

Krishna, Lord Panduranga and Lord Rama. The Brindavan Bhajan Group

are out performing themselves with every outing and I can tell you

that today's Bhajans stood out among their very best. "Antaranga Sai

Anathana Natha Sai", "Radhe Radhe Radhe Shyaam", "Srinivasa Sree

Venkatesa", "Raghuveera Ranadheera Rama Rama" were some of the

popular songs sung by the group and each singer gave it more than

his/her best. It is said that Music moves the Heart of God and I

remember last year at Akhanda Bhajans when Swami told my sisters

(who are ex-students) that well sung Bhajans give utmost Ananda to

Him. I pray to Bhagwan to shower His Grace on this blessed group of

singers!

 

As the ladies lead the Bhajan - "Manase Bhajo Re Guru Charanam", I

strained my neck to catch a glimpse of the Divine Lotus Feet of Our

Sweet Lord. The following of Bhajans was excellent too and the tempo

was just too good for any one to resist.

 

Today a group of Old Students of the Institute had assembled near

the center aisle wearing green badges reading "Sri Sathya Sai

Student". Swami headed for the VIP section of the men and

materialized Vibuthi for a gentleman. He spent some time talking to

them and floated down the Hall in his inimitable style. There were

at least two such instances of Swami calling ladies seated along the

center aisle and talking to them. I saw Him materialize Vibuthi at

lightning speed for a lady, instructing her on how to apply it and

unusually, He sprinkled some of the excess Vibuthi on the ground.

 

Swami did not collect as many letters as He usually does on

weekdays. As Swami walked past me very closely, I once again prayed

fervently to Swami that He bless the entire gathering with His

Darshan. Almost as if He heard my little prayer, Swami looked at me

compassionately as He walked on with the car close on His Heels.

 

Swami walked up right to the end of the Hall where a staff member

from Prashanti Nilayam (an old gentleman who works in the Mandir at

Parthi), was seated with a handful of letters. Swami beckoned to him

to bring the letters and spent some time conversing with Him. Once

this was done, Bhagwan instructed the staff holding His Hand that He

wanted to make a full round of the Hall in the car. I was thrilled

beyond words that Swami had fulfilled my desire! Swami was helped

into the car and it went up to the Saraswati statue and took a right

turn as devotees in the extended Hall were blessed with the Darshan

of our Lord.

 

As Swami completed His rounds, he took the elevator to the stage and

sat through at least ten odd Bhajans. It was a sight for the Gods to

behold- Swami enjoying the Bhajans and it almost seemed to me that

on hearing the devotional intensity in the beautiful Bhajans, our

Swami was blessing us with the Darshan of Sai Krishna.

 

Like on most other Sundays, Swami took the exit from the backside of

the stage as the Brindavan Group continued their Bhajans non-stop

till afternoon.

 

Sairam Brothers and Sisters! Today's Darshan was something I had

been waiting for long as I was involved in organizing a marriage

function blessed by Bhagwan at Chennai for the past one week. We

experienced the Divine Leelas of Swami there. Swami willing, I would

like to highlight the same in my next writeup.

 

I pray to Swami that He bless all the readers with Love, Peace and

Bliss wherever they are. May Swami bless all of you with His Darshan

soon!

 

Jai Sairam!!!

 

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