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Sai Ram - Facebook   Quote of the Day Sai Baba Darshan News & Photo Latest Updates ओम साई राम Audio - Video - Mp3 Thought for the day Sai Baba Photos   Discourses  Wallpapers 2010 event calendar more>> Sai Baba Ashrams Home Sai Baba Miracles Greeting-cards Sai Baba Quotes Shirdi Sai Spiritual Collection Dialogues with Baba SBOI-Group Avatar on Himself  Spiritual Experiences   Sai Baba Darshan News & Photos click to enlarge << Oct. 2010 | Current Sai Baba News | Dec.2010 >>     Sai News Archive 2010: | Jan. | Feb. | March | April | May | June | July | Aug.| Sep.| Oct.| Nov. |Archive 2009 |   Latest large size photos Of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba - 29th Nov.  THOUGHT FOR THE DAY Sri Sai Baba's 85th Birthday. Photos ,Video    Latest Book Releases  Video & Photos:  Music Concert by Dana Gillespie Dance Drama by Srikakulam Youth Prema Pravaham, a music programme  Divine Divine Discourse 22 Nov 2010 Dance Ballet by Medak Balvikas       Text & photo source - copyrights: Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust - sssbpt.org  - Radiosai.org  Prasanthi Diary -  Sri Sathya Sai Media Foundation - h2hsai.org .  | Web layout - Photo graphic design : saibabaofindia.com  "SBOI" | - We gratefully acknowledge the publishers Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust &  Sri Sathya Sai Media Foundation Thu, Dec 30, 2010: This evening, the Penultimate day of the Calendar Year, scripted one of the shortest Darshan sessions. Emerging at 1810 hrs. Bhagawan came for a half round, to take a detour from the ladies' end, coming on stage at 1815 hrs. Bhagawan sat for a couple of bhajans and accepted Mangala Arathi at 1820 hrs. HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011 - SAI BABA GREETING CARDS & WALLPAPERS DOWNLOAD     Moving past the lower verandah, Bhagawan drove past the gents' side, completing the earlier 'incomplete' round. Passing the Dashavatar gate, the Toyota AP02 N9000 sped past Puttaparthi precincts carrying The Lord for an evening round through the Divine Valley. Praying for their turn of annual 'celebration' in the Divine presence, former students of Bhagawan (men) are filing in to Prasanthi in large numbers. New Year eve is expected to have the alumni celebrating in the Divine presence. || Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu ||    Wed, Dec 29, 2010: This morning, emerging at 0830 hrs. Bhagawan went to the Super Speciality Hospital at Prasanthigram. Returning to Ashram at 0935 hrs. Bhagawan came into the Sai Kulwant from the Yajur Mandiram end at 0940 hrs. for a full round darshan. Source & credits: copyrights-Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust,sssbpt.org Picture graphic layout - Saibabaofindia.com "SBOI" click to Enlarge Coming on stage at 0950 hrs. Bhagawan sat for a couple of bhajans before Arathi was offered at 1000 hrs. Bhagawan retired to Yajur Mandiram after 1010 hrs. In the evening, Bhagawan arrived at 1827 hrs. for a complete round of Darshan. Coming on stage at 1835 hrs. Bhagawan sat through for the next forty minutes. Blessing birthday boys, blessing some others with Vibhuti prasadam, blessing some greetings from the hostel Bhagawan accepted Mangala Arathi at 1920 hrs. before leaving for Yajur Mandiram at 1915 hrs. Blessed prasadam was distributed to all and Bhagawan blessed the concourse with Abhayahasta before leaving the dais.   || Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu ||

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Sai Baba Darshan News & Photos   << Oct. 2010 | Current Sai Baba News | Dec.2010 >>     Sai News Archive 2010: | Jan. | Feb. | March | April | May | June | July | Aug.| Sep.| Oct.| Nov. |Archive 2009 |   Latest large size photos Of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba - 29th Nov.  THOUGHT FOR THE DAY Sri Sai Baba's 85th Birthday. Photos ,Video    Latest Book Releases  Video & Photos:  Music Concert by Dana Gillespie Dance Drama by Srikakulam Youth Prema Pravaham, a music programme  Divine Divine Discourse 22 Nov 2010 Dance Ballet by Medak Balvikas       Text & photo source - copyrights: Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust - sssbpt.org  - Radiosai.org  Prasanthi Diary -  Sri Sathya Sai Media Foundation - h2hsai.org .  | Web layout - Photo graphic design : saibabaofindia.com  "SBOI" | - We gratefully acknowledge the publishers Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust &  Sri Sathya Sai Media Foundation Wed, Dec 29, 2010: This morning, emerging at 0830 hrs. Bhagawan went to the Super Speciality Hospital at Prasanthigram. Returning to Ashram at 0935 hrs. Bhagawan came into the Sai Kulwant from the Yajur Mandiram end at 0940 hrs. for a full round darshan. HAPPY NEW YEAR 2011 - SAI BABA GREETING CARDS DOWNLOAD   Coming on stage at 0950 hrs. Bhagawan sat for a couple of bhajans before Arathi was offered at 1000 hrs. Bhagawan retired to Yajur Mandiram after 1010 hrs. In the evening, Bhagawan arrived at 1827 hrs. for a complete round of Darshan. Coming on stage at 1835 hrs. Bhagawan sat through for the next forty minutes. Blessing birthday boys, blessing some others with Vibhuti prasadam, blessing some greetings from the hostel Bhagawan accepted Mangala Arathi at 1920 hrs. before leaving for Yajur Mandiram at 1915 hrs. Blessed prasadam was distributed to all and Bhagawan blessed the concourse with Abhayahasta before leaving the dais.   || Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu ||

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The grand finale of the three day Christmas celebrations in Prasanthi Nilayam

Home - SBOI   "The grand finale of the three day Christmas celebrations"       Sun, Dec 26, 2010: International Children gave a 'biblical welcome' to Bhagawan this evening, at 1910 hrs. leading Him in a procession to the Sai Kulwant Hall. Children in colourful costumes, representing various biblical characters, led the procession to the accompaniment of soft tunes of traditional Christmas songs. Coming into the hall Bhagawan went for a complete round, blessing the 'biblical characters' moving at a slow pace. Many of them were carrying various Christmas paraphernalias that were blessed by Bhagawan while on the move. Coming on stage at 1930 hrs. Bhagawan sat on for next forty five minutes. Most of the time Bhagawan was busy with the "day's mail" from devotees while bhajans went on in the background. At 1955 hrs. Bhagawan accepted Mangala Arathi and continued with 'devotees' mail' for some more time, till 2015 hrs. when Bhagawan left the dais, leaving for Yajur Mandiram. Blessed prasadam was distributed to the entire audience. Bhagawan was seen tossing Vibhuti packets to many in between, a delightful scene for the devotees, watching The Lord in action! He even interacted with Christmas Committee Coordinator John Behner blessing him with Vibhuti Prasadam.    Mon, Dec 27, 2010: The grand finale of the three day Christmas celebrations witnessed little children from around the world taking the centre-stage singing and enacting the glory of Jesus and Sathya Sai. When two programmes, an International Children Choir and a Musical Play, that were scheduled for the previous evening got postponed as 'willed' by Bhagawan, this 'fresh-week' evening found a 'combined programme' setting a grand finale for the Christmas 2010 celebrations. Bhagawan arrived just after 1820 hrs. and the hall was full. Covering the ladies' end Bhagawan's car took a detour moving out, only to return after ninety minutes.  Coming on stage, initial blessings followed before the commencement of the programme. John Behner, International Christmas Committee Coordinator along with Alma Badings, the Choir Conductor from the Netherlands and the Drama Director Victoria Hargreaves from the US took blessings.   click to enlarge The Programme entitled 'The Spirit of Christmas' was an enactment of the life of Jesus Christ. Set against the backdrop of a Christian home in the thick of Christmas celebrations, the presentation was centred around a little boy, Billy, who, having lost faith, was disinterested in the whole of the festive affair. His Family got into prayer mode seeking Swami's intervention and in response came Billy's Guardian Angel and the Spirit of the Past, taking the boy to Bethlehem to the times of Jesus. The boy was to witness the most sacred of the lives, that of Jesus! The Spirit of the Past took him to the lively scenes prior to the birth of Jesus, Baby Jesus in the Manger and his growing up into a man teachings and preachings as a guiding star. The boy was overjoyed, having witnessed the 'life of the past master'. Adding to his joy, Spirit of the Present joined Billy introducing him to his Guardian Angel. …And it was time for the big 'initiation'. Guardian Angel shared with the little one about Sathya Sai Baba and His Teachings. Leading the boy unto the precincts of Prasanthi Nilayam, he was given further enlightenment on "unity in diversity" and "Fatherhood of God". Finally the 'dream run' ended and Billy woke up to the Christmas morning. Faith was restored and Billy was transformed! ...and Billy vowed to Love and Serve everyone with a prayer to The Lord to "bless us, bless everyone!" Soon Bhagawan moved down the dais to pose with the children. Coming on stage, Bhagawan accepted Mangala Arathi. "Samastha Lokaaha..." was repeated yet again for a second time at His special instance and blessing the concourse Bhagawan left the dais, retiring to Yajur Mandiram just after 2100 hrs. Prasadam was distributed to the entire audience. Earlier in the morning, as part of the Christmas celebrations, a Multi-Faith Worship Programme was organised at the double decker building, next to the Book Centre. Titled as "We Are One", the programme had representation from all major religions, namely, Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism and Zoroastrianism etc. Presided over by Fr. Charles Ogada of Nigeria, donning the mantle of Master of Ceremonies, the programme that had good turnout of devotees had light meditation session, Universal Prayer, Holy Communion and Prasad distribution.    || Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu ||      More Christmas Updates 24 Dec. Christmas Eve   25 Dec. Christmas Day         26 Dec.  'biblical welcome'                     27 Dec. 'The grand finale of the three day Christmas celebrations'           Earlier in the morning, as part of the Christmas celebrations, a Multi-Faith Worship Programme was organised at the double decker building, next to the Book Centre. Titled as "We Are One", the programme had representation from all major religions, namely, Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism and Zoroastrianism etc. Presided over by Fr. Charles Ogada of Nigeria, donning the mantle of Master of Ceremonies, the programme that had good turnout of devotees had light meditation session, Universal Prayer, Holy Communion and Prasad distribution.   Text & photo source - copyrights: Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust - sssbpt.org  - Radiosai.org  Prasanthi Diary -  Sri Sathya Sai Media Foundation  | Web layout - Photo graphic design : saibabaofindia.com  "SBOI" |   the Day Sai Baba Darshan News & Photo Latest Updates ओम साई राम Audio - Video - Mp3 Thought for the day Sai Baba Photos   Discourses  Wallpapers 2010 event calendar more>> Sai Baba Ashrams Home Sai Baba Miracles Greeting-cards Sai Baba Quotes Shirdi Sai Spiritual Collection Dialogues with Baba SBOI-Group Avatar on Himself  Spiritual Experiences

Photos: Christmas in Prasanthi Nilayam 24th - 25th Dec. 2010

Photos: Christmas in Prasanthi Nilayam 24th - 25th  Dec. 2010 Home   Sat, Dec 25, 2010: In Parthi every event and every festivity is defined with Bhagawan being the centre-point. 'His Presence' is the big thing and every festivity gets its due importance only when He makes Himself available for the occasion. Following the Christmas Eve when the Christmas day dawned the focus of attention was unto Him and His presence. In the evening there was high expectation in the air and Sai Kulwant was ready with festive exuberance to receive the Lord! Apart from the official Christmas 2010 schedule by SSSSO, Overseas, an Italian Orchestra was also scheduled for the eventful evening. The Lord clad in yellow In the Sai Kulwant Hall, every inch of available space was packed with devotees. Leading to the schedule, bhajans played soulful tunes clocking to the "Divine Hour". At 650 hrs. the Divine Carrier, Toyota Porte AP02N9000 appeared at the entrance, carrying The Lord clad in yellow. First round of darshan was followed by another 'bonus' round and the surge of devotees was ecstatic. Many who missed His 'catchy' glance in the first round ensured one in the second round. Primary School children were up on their feet, holding aloft their Christmas Greetings, trying to win Divine attention. Coming on to the Verandah through the western slope at the gents' side, Bhagawan, upon alighting, went for a round of upper verandah and was seen blessing many, tossing Vibhuti packets. Soon Bhagawan blessed an array of Christmas cakes before coming on to the dais at 1920 hrs. Cutting the Christmas cake Evening proceedings began with International Christmas Committee Chairman John Behner addressing the assembly. Thanking Bhagawan for His bounteous love, offering Christmas greetings to one and all, Behner introduced the two speakers for the evening. The speakers were Kirsten Pruzan, a Danish Journalist and Cass Smith, a musician and spiritual healer from the US. Ms. Pruznan spoke gracefully, sharing her personal experience of the 'Divine Pull' that brought her to Parthi for the first time. Elaborating on the omnipresence shown by Swami at her Danish home, she narrated a wonderful experience wherein her husband, Prof. Pruznan, was saved by Bhagawan, from being taken as a hostage after Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990, while returning from Parthi. Divine Blessings   Cass Smith spoke of His Love quoting Samuel Sandweiss from his famous book, Sai Baba, The Holy Man and Psychiatrist. A musician by himself, Smith strummed his guitar to produce three gems of musical pieces, concluding with the popular song, "I keep feeling your love...". He also narrated a wonderful experience, that happened at Brindavan, sharing how Bhagawan miraculously cured him of an 'ear-mishap'. A "Christmas in Sai Love" was the theme for the concert by a group of Italians led by Sonja Venturi along with Sergio Vigagni, Evige Fontana, Dalliah Gutman, Bruno Pratico etc. and a set of musical scorers. As they took over after receiving Divine Blessings, music flowed with bhajans tuned in western style echoing the Sai Kulwant Hall. Beginning with thee Omkars, salutations to Lord Ganesha and Twameva Matha, Sonja Venturi produced a scintillating Mukunda Murari, styled in west, to the amusement of Bhagawan and the capacity audience. Audience clapped after every song as the Italians went on singing for the next fifty minutes. A beethoven medley, a couple of italian numbers, White Christmas etc. were followed by a combined song, Happy X Mas as grand finale. The whole programme was organised by senior Italian devotees Luigi Ferrante and Anna Bruno. Photo slides - Chrsitmas Day 25th Dec 2010     Post the musical session, Bhagawan called the singers and musicians one after one on stage, showering blessings. A second round of blessing ensued when the four ladies in the group were again called on stage, one after one, to receive prasadam from the Divine Hands. A group of tiny tots also came on stage receiving prasadam from the Divine Hands. In the meanwhile, Prasadam went for distribution to the audience.As Bhagawan sat through, one of the ashram photographers went up to Bhagawan showing Him Christmas decorations in print. Being the Senior Hostel Anniversary, a group of students from the Senior Hostel also went up to Bhagawan showing Him images of the 'decorated hostel'. Mangala Arathi was offered at 2120 hrs. and Bhagawan retired to Yajur Mandiram at 2130 hrs.   || Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu ||           Sai Baba & Jesus Christmas Greeting cards & Christmas wallpapers

CHRISTMAS EVE UPDATE AND PHOTOS 24-12-2010 PRASANTHI NIALAYAM

Christmas Eve Update 24th Dec. 2010 - Prasanthi Nilayam   MERRY CHRISTMAS DEAR SAI DEVOTEES  SBOI GROUP wishes readers and devotees a Merry Christmas    Sai Baba & Jesus Christmas Greeting cards & Christmas wallpapers     Fri, Dec 24, 2010: Today is Christmas Eve, the night before Christmas, the night that heralded the Advent of Jesus Christ. For those seekers of Jesus, those seekers of Truth who knows "Sathya", this is the occasion to rejoice 'the advent'; for them who are missing the action, physically in Prasanthi, it will be difficult to fill the void of not being in Prasanthi and it is time for sheer nostalgia! Christmas Eve in Prasanthi Nilayam is distinctive over the years with a unique choir comprising representation of 'United Nations' singing His glory in presence of The One Who could be called the 'Creator' or 'Originator' of Christmas. The Overseas Choir has been a part of the Christmas celebrations for over a decade ever since Bhagawan given the mantle to a former US School Teacher by name Sylvia Alden to conduct the show.   Source & credits: copyrights-Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust,sssbpt.org Picture graphic layout - Saibabaofindia.com "SBOI"  Dressed up in pristine white, over 750 choristers, 216 gents and 556 ladies, with over fifty musicians among them, had occupied the centre-block of the Mandir well in advance of the commencement of the proceedings in the scheduled evening. An early entry and Bhagawan was in the midst at 1800 hrs., arrived in His car. Moving on, blessing the concourse, Bhagawan was seen tossing Vibhuti packets to devotees at random. Coming on to the dais Bhagawan blessed some of the seniors from the Christmas group, including John Behner, with Vibhuti prasadam. Bhajans continued until 1830 hrs. when Bhagawan blessed John Behner before lighting the lamp officially inaugurating the programme. The Choir Conductor Sylvia Alden turned up on stage and after a few minutes of interaction, Bhagawan 'green-signalled' the Conductor to commence the Choir.    Sai Baba & Jesus Christmas Greeting cards & Christmas wallpapers     Three perfect Omkars from over 750 western choristers followed by Ganesha invocation, "Ganaanaam Twa..." and the Choir was on! Bhagawan sat through listening to the choristers singing the glory of the Lord and after forty minutes, with the 12th hymn completed, Bhagawan asked for Mangala Arathi. Blessed Prasadam was distributed in between and post Arathi, in a most unexpected move, Bhagawan moved down the aisle posing for photographs with the group. The Choristers were ecstatic as Bhagawan allowed them to converge in a semi-circle around Him, being the centre-point, and hundreds of faces were beaming the joy of being in close proximity.  At 1920 hrs. Bhagawan got into His car retiring to Yajur Mandiram.     || Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu ||    http://www.saibabaofindia.com/             Source & credits: copyrights-Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust,sssbpt.org Picture graphic layout - Saibabaofindia.com "SBOI"

PHOTOS AND DARSHAN UPDATE 23rd DEC 2010 - PRSANTHI NILAYAM

"Merry Christmas"   << Oct. 2010 | Current Sai Baba News | Dec.2010 >>     Sai News Archive 2010: | Jan. | Feb. | March | April | May | June | July | Aug.| Sep.| Oct.| Nov. |Archive 2009 |   Latest large size photos Of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba - 29th Nov.  THOUGHT FOR THE DAY Sri Sai Baba's 85th Birthday. Photos ,Video    Latest Book Releases  Video & Photos:  Music Concert by Dana Gillespie Dance Drama by Srikakulam Youth Prema Pravaham, a music programme  Divine Divine Discourse 22 Nov 2010 Dance Ballet by Medak Balvikas       Text & photo source - copyrights: Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust - sssbpt.org  - Radiosai.org  Prasanthi Diary -  Sri Sathya Sai Media Foundation - h2hsai.org .  | Web layout - Photo graphic design : saibabaofindia.com  "SBOI" | - We gratefully acknowledge the publishers Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust &  Sri Sathya Sai Media Foundation   Thu, Dec 23, 2010: For the first time this year, ever since winter broke its silence to make it to Parthi in early November, this morning the township recorded the lowest temperature, hit by intense cold weather; but for the determined and devoted bunch of 'Christmas Pilgrims', it seemed, weather was of no concern. Daring the 'onslaught' they were up and had their tasks cut, practising to perfect their throats for the morrow, The Christmas Eve!  Sai Baba & Jesus Christmas Greeting cards & Christmas wallpapers ...And these practice sessions go on and on, during the day, with 'His Glory' being rehearsed almost incessantly. Today's 'Live Darshan Story' begins with Bhagawan's entry into the hall at 1850 hrs. in His car. Coming on stage in five minutes, Bhagawan sat through the session for the next almost half-an-hour. Soon after coming on stage Bhagawan beckoned the birthday boys, blessing them one after one, as they made a beeline unto Him.     Source & credits: copyrights-Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust,sssbpt.org Picture graphic layout - Saibabaofindia.com "SBOI"   When it comes to Bhagawan, everyone and everything wants to have His attention. Christmas decorators from South Africa should be a happy lot as Bhagawan has been quite observant of the aesthetic decorations done in the Sai Kulwant Hall. This evening, with the bhajans on, Bhagawan was scanning through the hall on either side watching over the 'added glow'. Concluding the session Bhagawan accepted Mangala Arathi at 1920 hrs. Before leaving the dais, Bhagawan tossed Vibhuti Packets to three of the 'frontbenchers', men behind the cameras, blessing them with Padanamaskar. Blessing the assembly with Abhayahasta, both gents and ladies, Bhagawan left for Yajur Mandiram after 1927 hrs.      Sai Baba & Jesus Christmas Greeting cards & Christmas wallpapers   http://www.saibabaofindia.com/