Guest guest Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 The devotees from the Medak district had also planned a distribution of livelihood items to the poor and needy of their district. And Swami, being one who always encourages service, had graciously permitted the distribution to happen in His divine presence. And thus it was that the materials for distribution like sewing machines, sprayers, bicycles, carpentry kits and so on were arrayed in Sai Kulwant hall this evening. The Vedam tutorial that began at 4:00pm was on as Swami arrived and took a detour straight to the stage before coming to the centre also. Moving on to the stage, Swami blessed the completion of the Vedic chants and then blessed Prof.Anil Kumar to make the introductory remarks and also read out the names of the recipients of the distribution materials. In his inimitable style, the professor spoke about the wonderful service activities that had been taken up in the district with Love and reverence for the Swami in all. During the course of his speech, he mentioned about a young bread-winner who had a second lease of life thanks to the Super Speciality Hospital here. He needed more than 80,000 Rs for his operation and was at his wits end as to what had to be done. And Swami's hospital at Parthi ensured a wonderful happy ending to what could have been another tragic story of dwindling health due to lack of finances. It is said that familiarity breeds neglect if not contempt. The way that the hospitals run by Swami together have completed more than 30,000 operations completely free of cost is a wonder that makes us drop our jaws and gape in awe. Its not about the quantity or the number but the quality of the treatment and the way it has transformed the lives of these people that is truly so divine and magnificent. Experience the feelings of a drop in this ocean of patients at http://media.radiosai.org/Journals/patient_story_archives/Hospital_Patient_Story_archives.htm The narrative was very touching and as it was completed, Swami asked, "Where is he now?" And so on the PA system the announcement was made,"Mr.Sathyanarayan, please come to the stage!" And there, embedded in the crowd, a solitary figure rose and stood in a sort of confused manner till the security personnel escorted him to the stage. He stood near Swami barely able to speak, and as his blank face showed, barely able to think also! Swami waved His hand and creating a beautiful gold chain, put it around Sathyanarayan's neck. The overwhelmed devotee bowed down to His feet and Swami lovingly raised him and patted his cheeks. There was a thunderous applause. The magic of Love is such that it thrills everyone - the Giver, the reciever and the audience alike. The grateful and dazed patient slowly made his way back to his place. Midway, he was intercepted and the devotees gave him a place right in the front to sit! Its always true that once you win the Love of the Lord, the whole world will seem to give preferential treatment to you! The speech went on for a few more minutes where the speaker described the spiritual sadhana taken up by the devotees before this pilgrimage and about the water project that Swami had set up at Medak. After that, he began to read out the names of the worthy recipients. As the names were read out, the devotees came forward and accepted the gift after reverentially offering a rose to Swami. And thus, cycles, grinders, sewing machines, iron boxes, carpentry kits were distributed. It is heartening to note that all the recipients had also recieved training for some weeks prior to their trip and thus were skilled at using the equipent being given to them. One of them wanted to desparately touch Swami's feet. He made a plea and then went to Swami and had his heart's desire fulfilled. After the distribution, Swami permitted a musical programme - the same group that had performed yesterday. And thus He kept up His promise. They sang popular Telugu songs which everyone enjoyed. There were two main singers among the gents and two among the ladies. They sang for about 35 minutes and after that, Swami gifted them with sarees and Safari pieces. Then recieveing Aarthi, Swami retired for the day. http://www..com/sai_baba_latest_darshan_news_photos_updates.htm DATE: 22ND SEP. 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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