| Talk to Westerners Swami talks to westerners in Kodai Kanal. Swami discourses on topics ranging from what man is to the need for less talk and fewer detachments to the secret of happiness. He tells us to knw God by experience and to have self-confidence. | 1991 Talk to Westerners 350kbs 100kbs 20kbs | | Easwaramma Day (06 May) | | Christmas Day, 25 December 2006 | | | Christmas Day evening John Behner talked about Swami curing his eye and then introduced two speakers: Arthur Hillcoat, who spoke of Jesus and of the need for Love, and Father Charles Ogada, who talked about how Swami came to him and about the great Power in His name. Swami then gave His divine Discourse; here is the text. | | Christmas Day, 25 December 2006 | | | Christmas Day Students of the Primary School presented a violin programme, and the Institute Brass Band followed with a thrilling performance. Singing of carols then commenced. At the end of the performances, Swami walked around and looked at the splendid cakes that had been baked for the occasion. 350kbs 100kbs 20kbs | | | | | This documentary, created in November 2006, gives the highlights of the SSSIHL, which had its start in 1968 with the founding of the woman's college in Anantapur and became a university in 1981. The last part of the documentary highlights the construction of the new indoor Stadium, which was finished in time for the 25th Convocation of the Institute. | | | Inauguration of Stadium , 22 November 2006 | | | Inauguration of Sri Sathya Sai International Center for Sports We are treated to the inaugural procession with Swami, the President of India, and the governors of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh; the national anthem; speeches; and a film. Members of the world class Greece and Switzerland gymnastics teams perform, and there is a volleyball match between the Sri Lankan and India teams. | | Birthday celebration, 23 November 2006 | | | Evening celebrations We see Swami entering the gymnasium, part of the badminton match between India and Indonesia, a glimpse of the Harlem Globetrotters game, and Swami with the players. The venue then switches to Sai Kulwant Hall for a wonderful music concert and cake cutting. | | Birthday celebration, 23 November 2006 | | | Excerpts from the celebration We see the opening parade, Swami's arrival and sitting with the President of India, the President's remarks, excerpts from Swami's discourse, and Swami cutting birthday cakes. There are also excerpts from the music program in the evening. | | Athi Rudra Maha Yagna, 9-20 Aug 2006 | | | Athi Rudra Maha Yagna: Purnahuti Purnahuti means "complete offering". The offering of the Purnahuti marks the completion of the homa (ritual). | | Athi Rudra Maha Yagna, 9-20 Aug 2006 | | | Athi Rudra Maha Yagna: Ashtavadhana Seva Ashtadvadhana refers to doing 8 things at one time. This Ashtavadhana Seva is a particular worship service, done every day of the yagna. Swami is seen a lot in this video. Read about the yagna in the Prasanthi Bulletin. | | Athi Rudra Maha Yagna, 9-20 Aug 2006 | | | Athi Rudra Maha Yagna: Afternoon puja This puja (worship) was performed every afternoon of the yagna. Read about the yagnain the Prasanthi Bulletin. | | | | | Athi Rudra Maha Yagna A 20-minute video of the first day of the Yagna, up to the Chief Priest's speech, & Swami materializing the Third eye for Sayeeshwara Lingam. Read about this part of the Yagna
Download video right click & save as..: Ati Rudra 10-08-2006.wmv (53.8 MB) | | The Growing Garland, 13 July 2006 | | | The Growing Garland This play is performed by the children in the Sathya Sai School of Canada, in Toronto, Canada. The school was started in 2000. The play takes place in the future, about 2070, and revolves around an elderly lady who went to the school as a child. | | | | | | Ashadi Ekadashi play on the Ten Commandments On the evening of 7 July, the children of Sri Sathya Sai Bal Vikas in the area of Mumbai performed a musical drama: the story of Moses leading the Hebrews to freedom from slavery in Egypt and God giving Moses the ten commandments. A moving story, excellently performed. | | | | | The Sai Intl Symphony Orchestra The Sai International Symphony Orchestra again performs in Sai Kulwant Hall, with a stunning array of beautiful classical works, with appropriate and helpful introductions to each piece. The musicians come from 22 countries. They start off with a bhajan that was arranged by a member of the orchestra --can you recognize it? | | | | | With the Lord in the Mountains Video of Swami's 2006 trip to Kodai Kanal. Includes the flight to Madurai. Swami talks with students, gives beautiful morning darshans, and presides over bhajans. We also see parts of discourses and various festivals and musical performances. Swami materials a ring that Rama gave to Sita. | | 26-27 February 2006 Sivarathri | | | Sivarathi Excerpts from the SIvarathri celebrations in 2006, including parts of the divine discourses, vedic chanting, bhajans, and the emergence of a lingam. | 26 December 2005 evening | | | Shalom! (Peace!) Watch and listen to the Shalom group from Australia sing songs of peace to Bhagavan. | | 26 December 2005 evening | | | Life is a Song: Sing It! Devotees from southern California and Hawaii offer a musical performance to Bhagavan. They begin singing to us to "Save the Earth"! | | 26 December 2005 evening | | | Bhajans! Devotees from southern California and Hawaii continue to sing, this time in bhajan style, giving everyone in Sai Kulwnat Hall a chance to sing! | | Christmas Day 2005 evening | | | Merry Christmas! This video contains excerpts from the evening Christmas festivities. Mostly Christmas carols, part of a play, and closeups of Bhagavan Baba talking to someone and materializing a necklace. | | Christmas Day 2005 morning | | | Merry Christmas! Sai Kulwant Hall is filled to capacity. The festivities begin with Swami lighting candles and cutting a cake. Youth and College symphony play Christmas carols and songs. The chorus of college students join in. The video ends with Sanskrit chanting as Prasad is distributed and with Arathi. | | | | | Chinese Symphony Devotees from the People's Republic of China give a wonderful concert, consisting of both musical instruments and singing. At the beginnings, several gifts were given to Swami and their meanings are explained. We learn a bit about the Chinese string and woodwind instruments. | | | | | | The Sai Intl Symphony Orchestra The Sai International Choir, consisting of 53 musicians from 20 countries, play classical music on the evening of 21 November 2005. Hungarian Rhapsody, "light Cavalry", theme from Rossini's The Magpie, and more. | | 80th Birthday Celebration, 23 Nov 2005 | | | Happy Birthday Swami! This video shows some of the festivities that took place in the morning in the stadium - The gala procession, the homage of the sportsmen, and excerpts from the speeches and Swami's Divine Message. | | Birthday Video Clips: 9 video clips From 80th Birthday Celebrations - Morning & Evening Session Northeast US Children's Choir , 1 Aug 2005 | | | The children of the US Northeast region (with a few adults) sing to Swami. Hear "Chant the name of the Lord", "Surrender to Sai", "When dark clouds fill your sky", "Like the River", and others. Audio CD "Love Eternally" is available from Prasanthi and US Tustin bookstores. | | Guru Purnima Evening, 2005 | | | The evening festival celebrations on Guru Purnima, 21 July, consisted of singing by two students of the SSSIHL. Near the end, there is also a dance by 8-9 of the students. Bhagavan Baba listens to the complete performance. | | Ganesh Chaturthi 2002 Sep 10
| | | On 10-12 September 2002, the Ganesh Chaturthi festival took place. This video shows some of the festivities, including excerpts from Bhagavan Baba's discourse and talks by Prasanthi Dignitaries. | 350kbs 100kbs 20kbs | | Guru Purnima Symphony, 2005 | | | On 20 July 2005, an orchestra made up of professional and amateur musicians from around the world played classical music in Sai Kulwant Hall. The packed Hall was thrilled to hear music of Beethoven, Dvorak, Mozart, and other composers, including some rousing Spanish pieces. | | Kerala youth conference drama, 12 April 2005 | | | The Kerala Youth presented a play in Kulwanth Auditorium in Prasanthi Nilayam. At the end of the play, they sang bhajans for Bhagavan Baba. | |
| Dasara 2004, Part I | | | Dasara celebrates the triumph of Rama over the evil king of Rakshasas, Ravana. This ten-day ancient fire ceremony also worships Devi, the divine mother, in her many forms. Part I is of the beautiful rituals and practices at Puttaparti. | | Dasara 2004, Part II | | | The profound discourse of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba during the colorful and deeply meaningful Dasara Celebration. | | | |
NEWEST: Christmas 2004, Part I | | | An entire program of traditional and original Christmas carols bring bhakti tears to the singers as Swami shows his enjoyment and ever-flowing love. | | NEWEST: Christmas 2004, Part II | | | Conclusion of the 2004 Christmas Celebration in Prasanthai Nilyam, with many more carols and darshan from Bhagawan. | | 76th Birthday Montage | | | Devotees from around the world attend the 76th Birthday Celebrations for Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba in this nine- minute montage of scenes taken from 18-23 November 2001 at Swami's ashram in Puttaparthi, India. A special soundtrack that features Swami singing accompanies the film. This is the last year Swami wore his white robe on His Birthday. | | | Shivalingam 2002 | | | On 12 March 2002, Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba once again brought forth a Lingum materialized inside his body. In this short four-minute film we can see from various camera angles in Sai Kulwant hall Swami's actual materialization as the Lingum comes out of his mouth. | | | Shivalingam 2004 | | | This video captures Sri Sathya Sai Baba bringing forth a new Lingum on 18 February 2004. "I came to the Sai Kulwant Hall at 1 o'clock," Baba said, "It is during this auspicious time that the divine lingas emerge from Kailasa. The lingas emerge of their own accord at the divine will." | | 350kbs 100kbs 20kbs Guru Purnima 2003 | | | Video clips from 10-14 July 2003 celebrations, including the Maharasthra youth play, excerpts from 4-5 speeches by Vice-Chancellor Venkatraman, Brindavan campus Warden Narasimhamurthi, and others, singing, and, of course, excerpts from Bhagavan Baba's discourse. | | Guru Purnima 2002 | | | Video clips from 18-24 July 2002 celebrations, including extracts from singing, plays, a dance drama, discussions about the Sai Heart Hospital in Rajkot, and excerpts from Bhagawan Baba's discourses. | | | |