PRASANTHI THIS WEEK , July 06, 2009

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PRASANTHI THIS WEEK

…and the week was Godly!

July 06, 2009

Do not entertain even the slightest notion to run

out of the world to have a glimpse of the Lord; those inquisitive minds

are welcome; they can come, examine and experience the Divinity

walking His talk, transforming and leading the world unto a Golden

Age. Prasanthi Nilayam attracts the world with her spiritual aura that

is unparalleled as the Lord prefers to walk the earth in this Holy Land.

 

With this unbridled influx of devotees come various cultures from

across the globe, often resulting into a cultural renaissance in the

immediate Divine Presence. Countries with varied religions, languages

and cultures, all assemble here celebrating the bliss of the greatest

boon, often bringing in regional and ethnical traditions, ending up

broadening the horizons of human mind unto unparalleled levels of

universal oneness.

The

week that is passing by had much in display, as the three day long

Ashadi celebrations got underway on the 1st of July in the immediate

Divine Presence. As had been the story over the years, the festivity

brings nostalgic memories of the centuries old tradition, Vaarkari Sampradaya

showcasing the legacy of the state with religious passion. Celebrating

the joy of the religious occasion, thousands of devotees from

Maharashtra thronged to Prasanthi Nilayam to rejoice the occasion in

the Divine Presence of Bhagawan, Vittala in physical frame. …And there

was a cultural ensemble depicting the great religious heritage of the

Maratha region.

Not big

names, but big themes were in store when the three day celebrations got

underway on the 1st afternoon. After a solo performance on the 1st

evening by Hindustani vocalist Kalapini Komkali, daughter of

illustrious Pt. Kumar Gandharva, the 2nd evening was transformed into a

glittering twilight when a group of percussionists took the centre

stage, led by the well known tabla exponent, Pt. Suresh Talwarkar,

weaving magic with music enrapturing the Divine and the thousands

assembled witnessing the occasion.

 

Mumbai is supposedly the stronghold of the Bal Vikas movement and

verily justifying the stature, the Organisation involves the tiny tots

in presenting the time tested tradition of the state during Ashadi

celebrations every year. The tiny tots belonged to the Bal Vikas from

the state staged two programmes, titled Maharashtra Bhakti Gaatha and

Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj. Showcasing the Great Maratha Spiritual

Legacy, the children captured the limelight while disseminating greater

messages from the life and story of the illustrious spirituals sons of

the land. The nomadic persona, Sant Gajanan Maharaj and his life was a

revelation to Prasanthi Nilayam as stories from his illustrious life

suffused with greater teachings were unraveled introducing yet another

great spiritual giant to the fraternity. “Gani Gana Ganath Botheyâ€, the

mysterious mantra that used to be his eternal companion was heard

resonating most mellifluously throughout the presentation, bringing in

a soothing spiritual evolution revealing the truth that Ekoham Bahusyam, the One willed to become many...The Atma is one and one alone, that originated from the Paramatma…

 

 

 

 

Through such programmes, the universal family in

Prasanthi Nilayam comes to know of the varied cultures under the sun.

Appreciating the traditional and cultural values of every other

religion, region and country, the fraternity moves on, often broadening

the horizons of human mind unto unparalleled levels of universal

oneness.

Sri Sathya Sai University is a reservoir of

abundant talent and often Bhagawan brings forth these talents

showcasing their simplicity, dedication and devotion. On the first day

of the Ashadi celebrations, at Bhagawan’s special instance, the

students from the University presented some melodious moments, stealing

the limelight, on a twilight that was doubly blessed by the subtle

presence of Lord of Pandharpur, Vittal Rakhumai. When Bhagawan asked

one of the student singer to sing a hindi devotional, he burst open

with the famous Abhang on Lord Vittala, “"Yei Ho Vitthale Bhakta Jana

Vatsale…." much to the delight of Bhagawan mesmerizing capacity

‘crowd’. The melody set to lively rhythm, suffused with greater

devotion befitting the occasion, sang with elan was a treat to the ears

taking one and all to a blissful world of greater devotion!

Bhagawan’s ways are mysterious and not always easy

to comprehend. A group of over four hundred devotees from Region 5,

Chicago, USA had been camping in Prasanthi Nilayam for a week and the

group was blessed with an opportunity to sing on the 4th morning. But,

Bhagawan who granted them the opportunity to sing preferred not to come

out in the morning, but sent word that prasadam should be distributed

to them. The group was happy for the opportunity received, though from

a human level was ‘disappointed’ at missing out the physical frame.

These are the greater lessons one needs to take back home while leaving

the precincts of Prasanthi Nilayam, all with a positive frame of mind.

This reminds one of the Hungarian Choir’s experiences when they failed

to get a chance to perform, after extensive rehearsal sessions during

their trip in the year 2008; again when they returned in February 2009,

they had a double bonanza, an encore at the instance of the Divine!

God’s delays are not denials. This time the

antidote came the very next day. On the evening on Sunday, 5th July,

Bhagawan chose to come as early as at 4 p.m. to make a complete round,

followed by another half round blessing scores of devotees. Then came

the call and in no time the Chicago group was closeted with the Divine

in the Bhajan Hall for an exclusive session! Each member of the group

was called to Him and granted Paadanamaskar and Vibhuti Prasadam! The

group was blessed with photo sessions and the group leader while

receiving a hard copy of the group photo from Bhagawan expressed

thanks, telling “Rombha Thanks†It was indeed Unique Graciousness of

Lord in physical! His ways are indeed mysterious! One need to be ever

ready to take His call!

On the sidelines of the Ashadi celebrations, Sri

Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Maharashtra conducted medical camps in

selected villages outside Puttaparthi Mandal treating over 4000

patients by medicos across seven disciplines. A veterinary camp was

also held treating over 4000 cattles in the two day camp. Evoking

nostalgic memories of the time tested tradition of Vaarkari Sampradaya,

over 800 devotees walked from Dharmavaram to Prasanthi Nilayam covering

forty six kilo meters to reach the abode on the 3rd afternoon to have

Sai Vittala’s darshan! The week that comes is the week of Guru

Purnima. Much more can be expected as this is the occasion when an

ensemble of the organizational office bearers comes to Prasanthi

Nilayam from all over the world. With a Brazilian and an African Choir

are practising, perfecting their skills before the final presentation,

with a group of Tamil Nadu youth already in Prasanthi with another a

set of presentation, with the official Guru Purnima celebrations

expected, the week that comes would be equally glittering with much

more of His presence in the offing. Adding to the swelling surge of

devotees come the student contingents from Brindavan and Anantapur,

joining the students from the Prasanthi Nilayam Campus for the Guru

Purnima Celebrations.

As the week slowly passing by, still fresh and

clear are the greater messages brought forth by the lovely children

from the state of Maharashtra… Yes, the week was Godly!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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