Tuesday, June 29, 2010 - Sai News & Photo Updates: On a pleasant Tuesday morning that had an extra touch of freshness, thanks to overnight drizzle, Bhagawan emerged at 0825 hrs. coming for a full round of Sai Kulwant Hall. Accepting letters, interacting with some in between and more often casting His benedictory glance upon the assembly Bhagawan moved through coming onto the portico to glide through further to come onstage in ten minutes, round of Ganesha.
Heightened tempo in Veda chanting marked His entry onstage as finer strains of the chanting hijacked the air in Prasanthi reverberating with powerful vibrations.
As He sat on, as is His wont these days, Bhagawan called one of the bhajan boys unto Him blessing him with a green emerald ring followed by a Vibhuti packet, that flung unto the him as Bhagawan delivered the same in His inimitable style. As the chanting continued beyond the scheduled hour, yet another boy was called, granting him the experience of bliss of a close personal interaction.
At 0905 hrs. and Bhagawan indicated for bhajans to commence. Hailing "auspiciousness in Divine form", Lord Shiva in human frame, came the bhajan "Hara Hara Gange..." sung in high pitch, joined in chorus by the assembly, that served as a thrilling and elevating experience, with The Form adorning the centre stage of the dais.
The session continued till 0945 hrs. when Bhagawan indicated for Mangala Arathi. Upon accepting Arathi, Bhagawan moved off the dais towards the interview room where He had an extensive ten minute session with the Registrar and Controller of Examinations of Sri Sathya Sai University. At 0955 hrs. Bhagawan turned towards the ladies' end, retiring for the session to Yajur Mandiram.
Blue scarved men and women from the US, quite distinctly seated, have been praying for the past almost a week ever since their arrival for their turn to sing in His immediate Divine presence. Bhagawan has been interacting with some of the senior representatives ever since their arrival.
Evening: The US contingent that has been awaiting its turn to sing unto Him in His immediate Divine presence finally got its prayer heard as Bhagawan sat through a session that lasted for more than hour watching the USA Unison Singing Programme held in Sai Kulwant Hall, this evening.
The pause of silence for more than an hour after the regular Vedam chanting was broken with another bout of Vedam chanting heralding the Divine entry into the Sai Kulwant Hall. Emerging at 1834 hrs. Bhagawan went for a full round of blessing, casting His Divine benedictory glance upon the deep blue scarved US group that was seated in front at the 3rd block, before coming onstage at 1840 hrs.
Upon taking the dais, Bhagawan called the US men awaiting with initial set of offerings for blessings as a prelude to the programme, with Veda chanting continuing in the backdrop. Commencing the programme with introduction followed by hymns in praise of The Lord, continued with a series of thematic songs with fine music accompaniment, in various languages, namely, spanish, english, latin etc., the programme had its final song, a famous devotional number across the US in praise of Bhagawan, before Bhagawan asked the troupe to sing bhajans.
Bhajans continued till 1950 hrs. when Bhagawan called for Mangala Arathi. Blessing the beneficiaries, blessing the US group officials, blessing the concourse with abhayahastha, Bhagawan moved off the dais moving into the bhajan hall. Exiting the hall in five minutes, Bhagawan moved towards the ladies' side, at 2005 hrs., retiring for the day.
It was simple and disciplined devotion that was on display with many a hundred heart across seven seas pouring their hearts out singing in unison HIS glory, in typical western style, marking their journey back to Him.
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