| Wed, Dec 08, 2010- Sai News & Photo Updates - Sai Darshan today: Overcast conditions gave way to bright sunny rays, presenting a beautiful dawn on Wednesday morning, giving respite from the chilly weather that hit the township early during the week. The day got along with the usual hustle and bustle with everyone stayed focussed on an yet another glorious evening session anticipating The Lord in their midst. In the thick of soul-stirring bhajans, Prasanthi's most potent weapon invoking Santhi, at 2000 hrs. there was a hustle & bustle in the assembly, the first indication serving as a pre-cursor for the Lordly Entry. ...And with that the lights turned on flashing brilliance all over, bhajans got into a higher gear and thousands of hearts, minds and souls stayed tuned to the western gates ready to catch the precious glimpse! The appointed time arrived at 2018 hrs. when Bhagawan made it into the assembly. Entering in, Bhagawan interacted with the western singer of fame, Dana Gillespie before gliding past to move on, blessing many en route. As Bhagawan entered into the gents' side, the assembly got enlivened with everyone vying to get a closer look, many attempting to hand over letters directly unto Him. The Lord of compassion drifted through, casting His glance most affectionately, imparting subtle blessings to the entire assemblage. A full round of darshan ensued, at the end of which, Bhagawan blessed the birthday boys from the Institute and School, tiny tots from the Easwaramma English Medium School before moving into the ladies' side for a 'extra length' of darshan.  Coming on to the Verandah, Bhagawan had a barrage of blessings, with one after one many were vying to get a closer glimpse, attention and interaction. Bhagawan was patient enough to attend to everyone, seen reading some of the letters with meticulous attention. At 2040 hrs. Bhagawan came on stage from the right of Ganesha. Blessing the latest edition of Sanathana Sarathi in Telugu, Bhagawan spent awhile flipping through the 40 pages of the same, listening to the explanations by the Editor of the journal.  Assuming the 'Seat Of The Divine', Bhagawan got into attending to devotees' letters while bhajans went on in the backdrop. The session continued with a series of fast paced bhajans before Bhagawan calling for Mangala Arathi at 2120 hrs. Upon the end of the session, Bhagawan posed for a while glancing the at bhajan troupe, waving His blessed palm in His typical fashion, as if acknowledging the mini-akhanda bhajan that lasted for almost four hours.  The session was not over yet. Bhagawan called for the Chief Functionary of the ashram, whispered something into his ear. Soon, Prof. Anil Kumar was called on stage and there was an announcement to be made. The announcement was all about a programme scheduled for the next evening, a musical concert by renowned western singer, Dana Gillespie. With the announcement aired, there was a moment of lighter vein involving Bhagawan and it turned out to be an occasion for the assembly to cheer, relish, on yet another Divine Act. The singer's name was mispronounced as Gillepsie instead of Gillespie, and Bhagawan, the perfectionist asked the Professor to announce it correctly. Everyone laughed in ligher vein, enjoing the Divine Act and Bhagawan too joined blossoming a smile on His beautiful face. Bhagawan moved off the dais at 2130 hrs., to get into His car, returning to Yajur Mandiram. |
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