Bhagawan in Mumbai - 31st October

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It was a red letter day in the history of Dharmakshetra, when Bhagawan’s Lotus Feet tread on its soil after several years , re-charging and sanctifying it once again.. Dharmakshetra looked like a bejeweled bride awaiting her Lord.

 

The stage was a kaleidoscope of colorful flowers and there a bustle of activity all around. The boys of the Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Mandir sporting orange turbans and the girls attired in white flanked the slopy ascent leading to Sathyadeep, the Divine Abode. Their hands were filled with flower petals to match their hearts overwhelmed with love. The colorful balloons held by the girls were a reflection of their high spirits.

 

While the Veda boys were stationed at the gate of Sathyadeep to escort the Lord, the tiny tots of Balvikas had the unique privilege of taking position between Anand Kutir and Sathyadeep.

 

Bhagawan entered the main gate of Dharmakshetra at around 1.55 pm to the sound of bugle and welcome band amidst the chant of Vedas and Bhajan singing at Jalan mandap.. As the motorcade was showered with flower petals, Bhagawan’s car entered the precincts of Sathyadeep and He glided out of the car sporting a charming smile assuring us that He was here with us once again and happy days were here again ……

 

Mumbai is a city that is always on the move. But today, she had a spring in her step and a song in her heart. After all, her beloved Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba was paying her a Divine Visit—after NINE long years!

 

Two and a half weeks earlier, when the yearning ‘gop & gopikas’ heard of the return of their Lord Krishna, they jumped to their feet and painstakingly started making preparations for His comfortable stay.

 

As promised, the Lord of the Universe descended from the blue-green hills of Hadshi—and sanctified the parched soils of Mumbai.

 

He first went to His Abode, Dharmakshetra, where His bhaktas were pouring all their devotion into their soul-stirring Bhajans, calling out to Him, beseeching Him for grace and guidance.

 

Evening Programme :

 

In the evening, nearly fifty thousand devotees gathered the NSE Grounds in Goregaon. The packed, humungous hall reverberated with their unified voice melodiously singing His praise and glory.

 

Baba arrived at around 6:30 pm, and was greeted by the chanting of Vedas. The powerful vibrations surged across the grounds, holding all present in a heavenly embrace. Baba sat atop a beautifully decorated stage, lovingly looking at His children in the front rows and searching for all those who were towards the far end.

 

Soon after, the renowned singer Sonu Nigam and his family sought the blessings of Bhagawan. Nigam and his orchestra then began their musical performance with the bhajan ‘Sai Baba Bolo’. The crowds clapped in tune, with Baba joining in, all the while keeping beat with the music.

 

Between songs, an overwhelmed Nigam humbly admitted it was his first performance before Baba and asked for forgiveness if he made a mistake. Three songs later, he sought Baba’s permission to continue his performance. Baba graciously agreed, after which Nigam uplifted the spirits of all present with his rendition of ‘Aisi Lagi Lagan, Meera Ho Gayi Magan’.

 

So happy was Bhagawan with Nigam’s performance that He called the singer towards Himself and materialized a ring for him! But the ring seemed to not fit onto Nigam’s right ring finger. So Baba took his left hand and after much ‘effort’, put the ring onto his left-hand finger! Clearly, Baba was teasing Nigam, for He held onto his hand and spoke to him for a long time, blessing him and his family with Padnamaskar!

 

Bhagawan accepted Aarti at around 7:10 pm and left for Dharmakshetra while His devotees soaked in the Bliss of the blessed evening.

 

Source : http://www.sssbpt.org/Pages/Prasanthi_Nilayam/mumbai2.html

 

Om Sai Ram

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