Parthi Update March 7th, 8th & 9th (morning), 2005

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Parthi Update

 

07-03-2005 (Morning)

 

This morning, the Brindavan students had filled up the Kulwant Hall

to quench their month long thirst for Swami's Darshan. Since we had

classes we were not present for Darshan. Bhagawan came out for

Darshan at 7.20 a.m. The Golf Cart turned near the Vedam boys. Swami

got down near the Vedam boys and went up the dais taking letters from

the Brindavan students.

 

He stood for around 10 minutes showering the gift of His Darshan on

all the students. Then He moved towards the Primary School Children.

The Anantapur sisters were also seated for Darshan. Vedam was going

on in full swing. In His typical way, Swami asked the College

students to stop chanting. He wanted to hear the Primary School

chanting independently. Immediately, the volume level rose and all

the children chanted at the top of their voices!

 

Swami stood there for nearly half an hour accepting their chanting as

an offering. The Veda Purusha was directly receiving the offering of

the Vedic Chants. Swami asked one of the Primary School boys to come

forward. Bhagawan asked him to stand next to Him, face the audience

and chant the Vedam. The boy chanted boldly and with all joy!

Immediately came the reward – a gold chain from Swami!

 

Bhagawan then came back towards the sofa and sat down. The sofa was

placed in the middle of the dais. It was around 8.00 a.m. Mr. Ajit

Popat from U.K. (very well known to all of us) was beckoned by

Bhagawan to share his views with the audience. The 20 minutes talk by

Mr. Popat was followed by Dr. Goldstein – the Chairman of the

Prashanti Council that oversees the activities of the Sri Sathya Sai

Seva Organization around the world. Dr. Goldstein spoke for around 10

minutes. This was followed by Bhajans from 8.30 a.m. to 8.55 a.m.

Then, Bhagawan took Aarti and retired to PC.

 

 

07-03-2005 (Evening)

 

Swami was out by 3.00 p.m. He came and sat down on the sofa placed in

the middle of the dais. The Hall was packed with devotees and the

student block too was full with Parthi and Brindavan boys. After a

while, Swami called brother Ganesh – the dancer who has been

fortunate to present his talent in the Divine Presence in the last

few days. They had planned some dances for this evening too. Swami

gave them the green signal.

 

The first dance was by a group of boys to the song `Ananda Tandavam

Aade…'. Incidentally, this was the dance that marked the opening of

the Prasanthinilayam Campus presentation on 11th January during the

Annual Sports and Cultural Meet this year. This was followed by

another group dance to the well known song `Ekadantaya Vakratundaya

Gowritanayaya Dheemahi..' There was loud applause for each piece. The

boys danced very well, optimally blending the classical dance steps

with contemporary styles.

 

It was 3.30 p.m. and again Bhagawan called brother Ganesh and gave

him some instructions. We saw the singers taking their place and the

mikes being arranged. Maybe a music programme – we thought. However,

it was another dance. This time the song was sung live by the Bhajan

boys. Brother Ganesh performed a solo dance to the song `Bho Shambho

Shiva Shambho Svayambho…' He did very well and as he knelt down in

obeisance towards the end of the song, Swami waved His hand and

materialized a gold chain. Our brother ran up to Swami and very

lovingly Swami tied the chain around his neck amidst loud applause!

 

It was 3.40 p.m. and the next event began. This was a Burra Katha

(The folk art of singing the glory of the Lord) performed by three of

our students. It was titled `Sai Mahima'. It began with a short

commentary and an invocation to Lord Ganesha. The Burra Katha went on

until 4.30 p.m., singing the glory of beloved Swami, His Advent on

earth, the earlier days, the greatness of Mother Eswaramma, the

various projects undertaken by Bhagawan and so on.

 

The tunes were very catchy; the frequent changes in the Raga and the

beat making it very lively and filled with variety. The lyrics were

very meaningful and rhymed perfectly well. Almost all people were

either tapping their hands or swaying their heads to the lilting

tunes.

 

Bhagawan retired at 4.30 p.m.

 

 

08-03-2005 (Morning)

 

We wish you a very happy Sivaratri. May this holy night awaken us to

the dawn of wisdom and Love. We all were seated by 7.00 a.m. in the

Kulwant Hall. The crowds were suddenly very huge. Devotees had

already packed the Kulwant Hall to its seams. Several devotees were

seated outside the Mandir wall along the pathway adjacent to the East

Block and also near the Rama Statue.

 

Bhagawan came out at 7.15 a.m. The beats of the Pancha Vadyam played

by our students and the tunes of the Naada Swaram, aptly prepared the

Kulwant Hall for receiving our Lord Sai Shiva. Swami came seated on

the Lamburgini with brother Satyajit maneuvering the vehicle from the

rear.

 

Swami took a full round of the Hall and entered the inner Portico

from the interview room side. The Lamburgini came onto the dais.

Swami got up and stood on the pedestal that serves as a mini lift.

Slowly the pedestal descended, bringing down our Lord onto the dais

floor. Swami moved towards the centre and sat down on the sofa.

 

He spoke to the secretary, Mr. Chakravarthi who in turn beckoned to

some elderly members seated nearby. They were supposed to be speaking

this morning. One was Mr. G.K. Raman from Chennai and the other was

Dr. Reddy from USA. Both of them came forward and had some

interaction with Swami. At 7.35 a.m., Swami asked the Vedam boys to

conclude their chanting. To our surprise and definitely to his, Prof.

Anil Kumar was called upon to speak to the audience.

 

However, ready as he always is, Prof. Anil Kumar delivered a thought

provoking and informative talk for 15 minutes. He was followed by Dr.

Reddy for 20 minutes and then Mr. G.K. Raman for around 10 minutes.

For highlights of their talks, click on the following link:

 

 

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By the time the talks came to a close, it was 8.20 a.m. Swami called

Prof. Anil Kumar and spoke to him for some time. Prof. Anil Kumar

prayed on all our behalf to Swami to Bless us with His Divine Message.

 

Swami very lovingly consented. The table was arranged and the mike

was placed in position. Bhagawan got up and began speaking. For

highlights of His Sivaratri message click on the following link:

 

 

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Bhagawan concluded His Discourse at 9.15 a.m. Swami then asked the

Bhajan group to start their presentation. We sang a number of Shiva

Stotrams and devotional songs. Sri Rudrashtakam was a new addition

this time. Prasadam distribution began simultaneously. At 9.45 a.m.

Swami got up and moved towards the Lamburgini parked near the

interview room. Meanwhile, Prof. Anil Kumar made an announcement that

the Mahashivaratri Global Akhanda Bhajans would commence at 6.00 p.m.

in the Divine Presence.

 

At 9.50 a.m. Swami boarded the Lamburgini standing on the `lift

pedestal' and retired to PC.

 

 

08-03-2005 (Evening)

 

In the evening Bhagawan came out for Darshan into a fully packed Hall

at 3.30 p.m. Boys were seated in the Kulwant Hall from 1.30 p.m. and

some had come even at 1.00 p.m. itself!! Swami came in the normal

Golf Cart. He took a full round and the Cart approached the interview

room. Swami got down over there and then walked up slowly towards the

sofa placed in the centre of the dais.

 

By 3.40 p.m. Swami was seated on the sofa. The Panchavadyam was being

played by our boys and as it reached a crescendo, Swami Blessed them

with Abhaya Hasta and signaled to them to sit down. Bhagawan then

spoke to the Vice-Chancellor Sri Anil Gokak and the former Vice-

Chancellor Sri S.V. Giri. Both of them spoke this evening in the

Divine Presence.

 

Sri S.V. Giri spoke first, for around half an hour followed by Sri

Anil Gokak for 15 minutes. To read the main points of their talk,

given below:

 

 

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At 4.30 p.m. as Sri Anil Gokak concluded his talk, Swami asked for

the table and the mike to be arranged. Wow! What great luck. Swami

was going to Bless us again with His Divine Message. Bhagawan sipped

some water, stood up and began His Discourse. For the salient points

of His Message please click on the following link:

 

 

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Bhajan boys started singing Bhajans at 5.15 p.m. Swami sat for half

an hour. At 5.45 p.m. Bhagawan retired for the day.

 

 

09-03-2005 (Morning)

 

The mikes for the Bhajan singers went off at 7.00 p.m. yesterday

evening. After that we had a half an hour Bhajan singing slots for

different groups, ranging from students to Sevadals, from India as

well as abroad; to staff of various Sai Institutions. The whole night

witnessed wonderful and soul lifting Bhajans.

 

Anytime after 12.00 a.m., we were expecting Swami's arrival in

Kulwant Hall. However, Swami came out at 6.25 a.m. for Darshan. He

sat down on the sofa and Bhajans went on with all the more rigor.

After a while, we saw Swami drinking a lot of water. Every few

minutes He would drink a glass of water.

 

For those of us who have been here on earlier Sivaratris, it was

clear that Bhagawan was going through the Lingodbhavam Phenomena! All

eyes were fixed on His Form, for any moment could be the Holy moment!

We could see Swami going through the Divine process of bringing forth

the Lingam. Bhagawan had been giving some instructions to brothers

Nitin and Ramakrishna. Suddenly, the Golf Cart drove into position.

It was 6.55 a.m. Bhagawan got up, took Aarti and proceeded towards

the Golf Cart.

 

The Prasadam had not yet been shifted and Aarti was already over.

Before we could think of anything, Swami was sitting in the Golf Cart

that sped away to PC. A few minutes later as all devotees and the

crowds waited in suspense, Prof. Anil Kumar made an announcement that

Prasadam Distribution would take place now.

 

This time we had Puliyohara and Laddus for Prasadam. The distribution

went on till 9.00 a.m. All received the Prasadam and went happily

towards their homes. Swami had mentioned on an earlier occasion that

even though He may not perform the Lingodbhavam in public, the

phenomenon does take place. It is inevitable for the Divine! We have

to wait and see what Bhagawan tells us about this in the evening.

 

Sairam

 

A Anantha Vijaya

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Om Sai Ram.... thank you very much for this update news I am so lucky by

our Baba's Grace that though I am not present there I

have all the news. I am so happy that our Bhagawan has made this

possible for me to read.

 

Once again thank you very much. May God Bless you All.