Tuesday, Oct 5, 2010 - Sai News & Photo Updates: This evening Bhagawan emerged at 1650 hrs. to the early strains of Veda chanting. Taking a detour from the ladies' side, Bhagawan went into the interview room, while Veda chanting continued. It was still 'early hours' for the students who were just filing in to the hall. Twin states, Bihar & Jharkhand were ready with a cultural programme, Maa, a tribute to the glory of Motherhood.
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Bhagawan spent an hour inside before emerging at 1750 hrs. Coming onstage in five minutes He blessed the organisers to commence the programme.
Beginning with an announcement as instructed by Bhagawan, the State President spoke about the greatness of Motherhood in moulding children into virtuous instruments in the society. Greater enthusiastic participation of former students of Anantapur College for Women, in the twin states, came in for special reference.
Mother is referred to as "Shakthi" and the programme began showing Shakthi Durgas manifestations into five mothers, namely, Veda Mata, Bhu Mata, Gau Mata, Desha Mata and Deha Mata.
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Parading through each of the four yugas, beginning from Sathya Yuga, the programme presented illustrious mothers of great culture and character, highlighting the glory of Motherhood. Presenting anecdotes from the the lives of Queen Madalasa of Sathya Yuga, Mother Sita of Treta Yuga, Mother Draupadi of Dwapara Yuga and Mother Putli Bhai of Kali Yuga, the fifty minute dance drama moved
on to a present day scene, wherein deluded women, with high academic qualifications hankering after name, fame and money. Portraying a central character, a mother who values Bhagawan's principles for modern women, the presentation echoed Bhagawan's message of dignified living adhering to values. Reference to Bhagawan's Anantapur College in character building, laying foundation to Motherhood Principle, was made before the concluding scene depicting the most celebrated revered Mother Easwaramma.
Tiny tots from the twin states ended the colourful presentation with a refrain, "O Sai Maa, We All Love You!". Entire crew of participants, Balvikas Children, were presented with sarees.
Bhagawan moved down the stage posing for a photo session before accepting Mangala Arathi. Some more time elapsed as Bhagawan continued with interactions for sometime before leaving the dais. Moving off the dais at 1910 hrs. Bhagawan went moving into the ladies' side, retiring for the session. With the mid-semester exams for the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning completed, students from the Brindavan and Anantapur Campuses are expected join Prasanthi, gearing up for the ensuing Grama Seva 010 that is scheduled to begin on 8 Oct 2010.
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