Divine Wedding in Parthi

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Divine Wedding in Parthi

Posted by: " satish naik " satishnaik22mba

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Om Sairam to most beloved Sai Family

19th April 2007, The much awaited wedding of

R.V.Janikaramaiah (Swami’s brother)’s grand daughter’s

wedding was a grand success and thanks to Swami for

His Physical presence and the family worked hard to

accommodate the vast invitees and devotees..

 

It was indeed a great day for all the devotees, the

family members of Swami and to the blessed few who

could make it to the wedding… I have no idea as where

to start today’s story as its filled with Sai love and

also His surprise gift.

Being a video grapher for Prof.Anil Kumar’s Sunday

talks for over 2 years now.. I thought why not try to

film the Family wedding scheduled on 19th. With lots

of hopes and aspirations, I approached the family and

by Swami’s grace got t got the nod from the family to

film the proceedings… My happiness knew no bounds and

I know its not a SMALL wedding.. the lord of the lords

will make a physical presence to bless His (read as

His body’s) brother’s grand daughter who is also His

grand daughter… and filming weddings is a not a small

thing especially Indian style weddings which are

lengthy and customary..

 

As the wedding day got closer and closer my curiosity

was mounting.. I was very excited.. and also tense..

When will Swami come.. Will I cover the wedding

properly? Will I get a chance to speak to Him? Bla..

bla..

Last night I couldn’t sleep and I woke up as early as

3am and was sitting on my bed praying to Swami to

bless this special day for the couple and also to me

who is doing a maiden entry into filming marriages..

 

I know its all Swami’s grace.. The wedding started in

R.V.Janaki Ramayya Kalyana Mandapam at 8am and the

Tali ceremony was also over at 9:05am and all eyes

were gazed at the entrance.. all the VIPs, ministers,

filmstars were in the hall and it was Swami’s turn

now.. Exactly at 9:17 Swami’s car entered the premises

and there was huge anxiety in all of us.. I slowly

moved to the front of the stage and sat on the floor

with my camcorder… I was to Swami’s side and just 4

feet away Swami’s wheel chair was landing on the

floor.. My hands were shivering.. not because it was

my first job but after seeing Swami.. I was wondering

can this be real.. Slowly the chair landed and Swami

turned to His right and looked at me.. My heart beat

stopped for a while.. I slowly moved back to make way

for Swami.. who got close to the 3 feet height stage

where the bride and bride groom were seated..Swami

signaled the newly wed couple to come down the stage..

the whole family were surrounding

Swami.. Swami gently smiled at all of them.. As I was

having a camcorder, I was allowed to get closer to

Swami.. in no time I landed right infront of the Lotus

feet, looking through my LCD screen I could see Swami

so close that I didn’t even had to do atleast 2X

zoom.. Many times I preferred to see Swami through my

naked eyes instead of the screen..

Swami then blessed the garland.. took some turmeric

rice in His hands and sprinkled over the couple..He

asked them to take padanamskar and very lovingly spoke

to the grand daughter and suddenly He waved His hands

as if to materialize some thing. I knew there would be

at least one materiliasation as I held my breath and

focused my camera at His hands..Swami materialized

vibhuti and gave it to the newly wed couple..there

were anxious moments in the family members.. Many were

in tears.. thanking Swami for His presence in the

wedding Swami blessed the couple and the bride showed

her Mangala Sutra and Swami blessed the same by

keeping His hand.. the g rand daughter held Swami’s

hands with tears in her eyes and Swami looking at her

eyes tightend the grip and that made the bride cry

more.. Swami very lovingly asked her not to do so and

it was just a treat to the eyes to see the Lord of the

lords, cominng all the way to the wedding and playing

a perfect grand pa role… after a

while Swami accepted arathi from both and they had

another padanamaskar. The family now came closer to

Swami and Swami spoke to them very sweetly .. saying

Chala Santhosam..chala santhosam (very happy)…

He then gave padanamaskar to all..

Suddenly He looked to me.. in surprise, probably

asking (how come you are here?).. I was right infront

of Swami’s feet I was wondering should I (touch) or

shouldn’t I.. I know its very rare chance to get that

close and with me.. even when I see a photo of Swami’s

feet.. I see that I touch and offer my virtual prayers

to the lotus feet and here Iam right infront of the

Lotus feet in flesh and blood….. taking some

courage(from Swami) I stretched my left hand and

touched His feet and looked at Swami, who was ready

for me with a Sweet smile…

 

Swami now signaled to go.. and the wheel chair was

slowly moving towards the car.. suddenly the chair

stopped as Swami was speaking to some one.. and I was

now to the right side of Swami and as I looked upto

Swami.. He signaled with His hand to take padanamaskar

and in no time.. I touched His right lotus feet..

tears were rolling down.. I had no words to describe

the compassion of our most beloved Swami…

 

Swami left for the ashram after staying there for 15

minutes…

With prayers and best wishes from the whole sai family

to Sri Kumari and Sarath… I offer my pranams at the

lotus feet of our Lord…

Jai Sai Ram

Satish Naik from Puttaparthi

 

 

Swami with the couple

Swami holding the bride's hands