Srimad Ramayana Sudha Pravachana Sapthaham and Sri RamachandraSwamy Pattabhisheka Mahotsavam

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Srimad Ramayana Sudha Pravachana Sapthaham and Sri RamachandraSwamy Pattabhisheka Mahotsavam

Sweeter

than sugar, tastier than curd, sweeter indeed than honey is the Name of

Rama. Constant repetition of this sweet Name gives one the taste of

divine nectar itself. Therefore, contemplate on the Name of Rama

incessantly… said Bhagawan counselling to devotees on the occasion

of Sri Rama Navami in the year 2004. …And similar tones have echoed

Prasanthi Nilayam over the years wherein Sai Rama lavished at the

righteous life of Lord Rama projecting Him as the ideal role model for

the generations to come. Ages have passed; still the sweet nectar of

His Name enthrals millions of hearts, even after millenniums. This

fervour and devotion to Lord Rama and His ideals stands as a testimony

to the Divine Power and Potency of the Name Rama. Prasanthi witnessed yet another unique function, Srimadh Ramayana Sudha Pravachana Saptaaham and Sri Ramachandra Swami Pattabhisheka Mahotsavam.

Procession, Kalasthapana, Shodhashopachara Puja and Balakanda Pravachana

June 22, 2008

The

grand function got underway with a regal palanquin procession carrying

an aesthetically decorated Lord Rama idol along with that of Mother

Sita, Lakshmana and Hanuman. The procession that started from Yajur

Mandiram was typical as, as if to simulate the royal grandeur of an

elephant carrying the Lord in procession, the priests reproduced the

"GajaNade", the traditional elephant walk and towards the end of the

procession “HamsaNadeâ€, another traditional walk bringing the Lord’s

Idol alongwith that of Mother Sita, Lakshmana and Hanuman to podium,

the stage for the grand occasion. This was followed by Bhagawan’s

grand entry into the packed Sai Kulwant Hall; Bhagawan who came for a

full round, blessing the capacity audience, formally opened the week

long affair, symbolically lighting the lamp on the aesthetically

decorated stage, that had idols of Lord Rama, Mother Sita, Lakshmana

and Hanuman brought in the procession adorning the centre stage.

 

Introducing the concept of Saptaaham,

Vidwan Nidumamidi Srikanata Rao from Bangalore spoke on the

significance of the occasion before concluding with the first canto in

the epic, Balakanda, narrating the events and significance in abridged detail.

Ashtothram Chanting & Ramayana Pravachana

June 23-27, 2008

From

the third day onwards, holy chanting of Vishnu Sahasra Namam, Sri Rama

Sahasra Namam, Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Sahasra Namam and Lalitha

Sahasra Namam were conducted, respectively on the third, fourth, fifth

and sixth day that was largely participated by number of devotees

offering holy akshata grains (uncooked rice, often mixed with

turmeric, offered as a sacred substance during rituals) for each nama

(name) in the respective sahasranamavali (1008 names of the Lord).

 

 

 

The

evening sessions witnessed the cantos in the order being elucidated

with narrative beauty in the Divine Presence of Bhagawan by expert

guest speakers. The guest speakers were Sri Malla Pragada Srinivasa

Narayana Murthy from Guntur on the second day on Ayodhyakanda, Dr. Ranganath from Bangalore on Aranyakanda on the third day, Dr. Thangirala Venkata Subbarao from Bangalore on Kishkindakanda on the fourth day, Dr. Mylavaram Srinivasa Rao from Guntur on Sundarakanda on the fifth day, Sahasravadhani Dr. Gariki Pati Narasimha Rao from Kakinada on Yuddhakanda on the sixth day to conclude with the grand finale on the seventh and final day with Sri Ramachandra Pattaabhishekam in the immediate physical presence of Bhagawan.

 

 

 

Maha

Sankalpam, Panchamrutha Abhishekam, Theerthabhishekam from Holy Rivers,

Procession of Pattabirama with Mangala Vadyam, Mangala Dravyam and Veda

Parayanam, Sadashopachara Pooja, Pattabisheka Mahotsavam, Rajashirvadam

& Sangeetha Seva

Morning, June 28, 2008

The

legacy of Lord Rama would be the oldest and the most precious that

human could cherish to possess and imbibe in their onward journey

towards his final goal. And the week long affair in Prasanthi Nilayam

in the Divine Presence of Lord in physical was yet another stamp

emphasising this greatest legacy of the Lord of Tretha who has been ruling millions of hearts over minds for several millennia. …And the day seven of this week long saptaaham witnessed a rarest gem of spiritual occurrence, the Lord of Treata being

crowned as the King of Ayodhya and the Supreme Master of the three

worlds in the very physical presence of the Lord of the present age.

As the stage for the final ceremony was set, a packed gathering in Sai

Kulwant Hall was awaiting Bhagawan to emerge out. He made His grand

entry in to the Sai Kulwant Hall out in open for a complete round to

come onstage…and it was time for the proceedings to formally begin.

 

 

 

The

scene on the stage was different on this final day with three beautiful

idols of Lord Rama, Mother Sita and Lakshmana with a huge Hanuman idol

at the base occupying the centre stage. The proceedings began with

Panchamrutha abhishekam;

the idols were bathed in milk, tender coconut water, sandal paste,

ghee, curd, vermillion water, turmeric water, honey, sugar and milk.

Each item was brought to Bhagawan for blessings before they were poured

over the idols and each 'ceremonial bath' was followed by a water bath

through specially made silver ladles. Next to come was Theerthabhishekam where

in water from some of the holy rivers of India, namely, Chitravati,

Kaveri, Rameshwaram, Krishna, Godavari, Narmada, Triveni, Manasarovar,

Brahmaputra, Ganges being some, were poured over in ritualistic style

bathing the idols.

It

was time to draw the curtains for the formal dressing up of the idols

before the much awaited coronation and simultaneously the PattabhiRama

Idol was brought in a procession from the gopuram gate to the venue to

be installed over there. …And as the curtain was drawn, there was

beauty all around and loud applause could be heard from the gathering

marvelling the splendour and grandeur of the idols. Parayanam (reciting) of the Pattabhishekam Ghattam with Shadashopachara Pooja

were performed as a part of the concluding crowning ceremony before the

crown was formally placed on the Idol marking the completion of the

coronation ceremony. Sangeeta Seva was performed towards the end

symbolically marking the formal conclusion of the ceremony. Two main

priests officiated the entire week long affair were blessed by Bhagawan

with chains and the entire group of priests were blessed with Paadanamaskaar and

watches as a token of Divine Love. Sweet Pongal, Tamarind Rice and

Rava Laddu were served to the packed gathering while Bhajans were on;

The Lord remained on stage watching the entire chunk of devotees and

prasadam being distributed with love and compassion.

Joolothsavam of Ramachandra Swamy, Keerthana's by Vidwan Sri. M.G. Venkataraghavan and Accompanists

Afternoon, June 28, 2008

In the evening the stage was set for the concluding ceremony, Jhoolotsavam (the

swing ceremony). As the priests gently rocked the swing while rituals

were going on, Bhagawan sat watching the proceeding to the delight of

capacity gathering. This enthralling spiritual feast was followed by an

array keerthans by Ganagandharva Vidhwan Sri

M.G.Venkataraghavan & Party from Bangalore, which was followed by a

bouquet of songs by students from Sri Sathya Sai University at

Bhagawan’s special instructions. It was a perfect twilight shining in

brilliance with Bhagawan on stage at the centre and His children

rendering soulful tunes and lo! Bhagawan was swaying and swinging to

the tunes and the priests tuning their swing synchronising

rhythmically, replicating a heavenly vision. One would wonder whether

the Gods of the highest heaven would also be watching this graceful and

wonderful sight through the holes of heaven, if there be, when the

heavenly Prasanthi Nilayam was heard reverberating with mellifluous

rendering by students who were singing their hearts out, praying to the

Lord, in His immediate physical presence. To conclude they sang the

famous bhajan Sree Raghavam…with aalap

 

 

 

And

such a glittering spiritual event would definitely deserve a dazzling

closing ceremony and what else could have been apt for such an occasion

than a Divine Discourse studded with Bhajans lead by Nadaswarupa

Himself? Bhagawan commenced with some of the Rama Bhajans that

continued for almost ten minutes finally leading into a Divine

Discourse. Commencing the Divine Discourse with His melodious

rendering, He stressed on the greater significance of singing in

chorus. Dwelling deep into the mysteries and tales of the epic,

Bhagawan echoed: Ramayana is full of secrets and great mysteries

and power. Just take the name of Rama and all will be taken care of. It

was Guru Nanak who first started the trend of singing in chorus. All

the names of the Lord are the same. God is one. Cows' colours are many,

milk is one. Jewels are many, gold is one. So too, treat everyone

alike. The Atma or soul in you is Rama. All are one, be alike to

everyone. Prasanthi

often witnesses such marvels and it is for the devotees to introspect

to understand the inner significance of such rare happenings. A

memorable week that had a grand finale with Bhagawan installing Lord

Rama in the spiritual heart of one and all airing the message of

impending real Rama Raajya, a world of righteousness!

Jai Sai Ram

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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