Sai Kingdom (UK) Grama Seva Group 2007 (15th October)

October 16, 2007

Sai Kingdom (UK) Grama Seva Group 2007 (15th October) Morning Darshan On this auspicious day of Veda Purusha Sapta Jyana Yagna, the Nadaswaram started just before 9.00am to commence the first day of the Yagna. The Sai Kulwant Hall is fully decorated which enhanced to the festive mood. Many of Swami’s students were also dressed in traditional Peethamber, as part of the Vedam Procession. The group of priest who will be conducting the Yagna through out the Navratri festival, were led in to the Sanctum Sanctorium. Our Lord Sai, heard the prayers of all the devotees gathered and responded by giving darshan to one and all. Swami blessed the priests and the Vedam boys inside Mandir and instructed them to proceed to the Poornachandra Hall, where the Yagna will take place. They were followed by the other devotees, who all gathered in the Poornachandra

Hall. All were gathered waiting for the Purusha himself, who arrived shortly thereafter to inaugurate the Yagna. At 10am the Priests created the holy fire in the age-old traditional manner, by churning the woods together. Swami blessed the creation of the fire whilst various Mantras and Vedam were chanted simultaneously. Shortly after this, Swami instructed the Grama Seva boys to carry out the daily service activities in the villages. Today’s Grama Seva took place in Puttaparthi village itself. The UK Grama Seva group was privileged and honoured to follow Swami’s direct instructions to distribute his parcels of love at the super speciality hospital rather than go to the village. The residents of the hospital warmly welcomed the group as they received Swami’s love, in the form of Prasad am. Most of the residents in the hospital quarters consisted of doctors, nurses and their families. Afternoon

Darshan To the pleasant surprise of all the devotees gathered in Sai Kulwant hall, our dear Lord gave chair darshan at 5.15pm by taking a full round of the Sai Kulwant hall. The UK Grama Seva group were blessed as Swami gave them direct eye contact. On entering the veranda, Swami enquired about the welfare of the UK group from Sri Ajit Poppat (Puppet). Swami then instructed the vice chancellor to introduce the speakers for then Prasanthi Maha Vidhvan Sabha. The first speaker was Professor Venkataraman, who spoke for more than 20 minutes on the inner spiritual significance of Navratri, stating we should meditate on the Divine mother principal to destroy our inner demons. The next speaker was Professor Veerbudhraya, who spoke in Telugu. Swami then instructed the Sai students to commence Bhajans. Swami took aarti at 6.30pm and retired to His residence. The evening session continued for the UK Grama Seva boys with a satang with Dr.

Choudhry, the director of the Cardiology department at both super speciality hospitals. He spoke about his personal experiences and how Swami helped him to develop an understanding about working with the living master. Courtesy: Arvind Tank