SAI DARSHAN NEWS - PRASANTHI UPDATES - PHOTOS - VAMOS CON SAI

TFTD 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 Text & photo source:  Radiosai.org Prasanthi Diary, sssbpt.org -  Sri Sathya Sai Media Foundation - h2hsai.org web layout - photo design : saibabaofindia.com & SBOI group. Sai Baba Darshan News  Photo & Latest Sai Updates Sai Baba - Guru Poornima  Free Greeting Cards << June 2010 | Current Sai Baba News| July 2010 >>     Sai News Archive 2010: | Jan. | Feb. | March | April | May | June | Archive 2009  |   Friday, July 23, 2010 - Sai News & Photo Updates : With two more days to go for Guru Purnima, Prasanthi is already full and there is a steady inflow of devotees ahead of the grand festivity. Today, in the evening that was marked for the Latin American Choir to perform, Bhagawan emerged at 1750 hrs. to come for a full round of darshan to the merriment of thousands upon thousands filled every available slot in the spacious Sai Kulwant Hall. A slow, detailed round ensued, conferring blessings on many, before Bhagawan ascended the dais at 1810 hrs. to the holy chants of Vedam. The chanting continued for another 15 minutes, after which He blessed the co-ordinators and officials from the region to commence the programme. As per His Divine command an announcement on the programme was made through the loud speaker system, listing out the participating countries.   click to enlarge The programme for the evening was entitled VAMOS CON SAI, a Latin American Choir with twelve participating countries, that included Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, El Salvador, Columbia, Equador, Haiti, Uruguay etc. Starting with three Omkars followed by Ganesh Prarthana, the Choristers soon switched over to Latin American tongue singing an array of songs in various 'regional' languages. Songs sounded 'Greek and Latin' for the general devotees, still, it was their pure devotion poured forth in a united voice, lighting the twilight with infectious tunes, that brought great joy unto the Friday evening's congregation that relished every moment of the programme gazing at Him in physical. The fifty minute programme ended at 1920 hrs. upon which Bhagawan accepted Mangala Arathi. Asking for an encore of " Samastha Lokaaha..." Bhagawan sat for some more time watching the prasadam distribution before moving off the dais to retire for the day at 1930 hrs. Earlier, while gliding past the students' block, Bhagawan blessed a group of boys from Sri Sathya Sai Junior Hostel, who sought His blessings with a replica of the hostel building, being the 15th anniversary of the New Hostel Building that was inaugurated on the same day in 1996. Brindavan students have already arrived Prasanthi Nilayam and students from the Anantapur Campus were expected to join Prasanthi this evening. New photos released today  from Alwarula Bhakti Samrajya Mahotsavam 14 July - 18 July 2010 - click below on the pic to read the full report and view new photos Text & photo source:  Radiosai.org Prasanthi Diary, sssbpt.org -  Sri Sathya Sai Media Foundation - h2hsai.org web layout - photo design : saibabaofindia.com & SBOI group

DARSHAN UPDATES AND PHOTOS: Thursday, July 22, 2010 - Sai News & Photo Updates :

TFTD 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 Text & photo source:  Radiosai.org Prasanthi Diary, sssbpt.org -  Sri Sathya Sai Media Foundation - h2hsai.org web layout - photo design : saibabaofindia.com & SBOI group. Sai Baba Darshan News  Photo & Latest Sai Updates Sai Baba - Guru Poornima  Free Greeting Cards << June 2010 | Current Sai Baba News| July 2010 >>     Sai News Archive 2010: | Jan. | Feb. | March | April | May | June | Archive 2009  |   Thursday, July 22, 2010 - Sai News & Photo Updates : In Parthi it rained again and this evening when the Sai Kulwant assembly was awaiting the emergence of The Lord, Prasanthi was still experiencing intermittent drizzle. Emerging at 1725 hrs. with an yellow umbrella cover on top, Bhagawan came into the hall to go for a complete round before coming onstage in fifteen minutes, at 1740 hrs. Upon coming onstage Bhagawan lit the lamp before asking the Veda chanting to cease.   Being the final day of the Ashadi celebrations, Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Mandir, Dharmakshetra, Mumbai was scheduled to stage a dance drama presentation entitled "Samarth Ramdas" on the illustrious life of one of the spiritual giants from the state, Bhakta Ramdas. Presented with the original Marathi flavour, the drama depicted the spiritual odyssey of little Narayana born in a Maharashtra village, Jamb, who went on becoming one of the greatest ever devotees of Lord Rama. Episodes related to his marriage wherein the scene depicting his aversion to marriage as well as final fleeing to escape the clutches of married life, Maharaja Shivaji's prayer to accept him as his disciple, service activities with the motto, Dil me Ram hath me kaam, his meeting with his aged blind mother after long separation etc. were depicted essaying the greater message of constant contemplation of God's Name with unflinching love and devotion towards God. Upon the end of the fifty minutes programme, Bhagawan had a lengthy interaction with the officials commenting about the programme. As He was interacting with them, He asked the organisers to give away safari pieces to all the participating boys. The 'trainer' was called onstage and was blessed with a materialised ring. At 1855 hrs. Bhagawan asked for bhajans to begin. After 2,3 bhajans, He indicated for Mangala Arathi and as the Arathi song was over He raised His palms blessing the concourse with a double abhayahastha. After Arathi, moving down the stage, Bhagawan posed for a photo session with the participating children. Coming onstage, He paused for a while looking at the backdrop on the stage, before moving off the dais retiring to Yajur Mandiram in His car at 1910 hrs. As Guru Purnima is in the offing, ensuing evenings are expected to have cultural programmes. Latin American group, which has been camping and practising for sometime is likely to show up tomorrow, while Tamil Nadu Youth will be getting their turn on Saturday, the penultimate evening leading to Guru Purnima. Students from Brindavan and Anantapur campuses will be reaching the Ashram tomorrow to take part in the Guru Purnima celebrations. Text & photo source:  Radiosai.org Prasanthi Diary, sssbpt.org -  Sri Sathya Sai Media Foundation - h2hsai.org web layout - photo design : saibabaofindia.com & SBOI group.

EVENING DARSHAN UPDATE & PHOTOS - Holy Ashadi Ekadashi - 21-07-2010

Evening update - Holy Ashadi Ekadashi - 21-07-2010 On a damp evening that experienced intermittent showers, Bhagawan, upon emerging in His car at 1755 hrs. went for a complete round before ascending the dais at 1800 hrs. setting the stage for the evening programme to begin. What else could have been a better presentation to the original Dance Master in physical form than what ensued later during the session, a scintillating dance drama entitled 'Natya Veda', a treatise on cosmic creation! Veda chanting continued for next 7 to 8 minutes until Bhagawan signalled for the programme to commence. "Natya Veda" is undoubtedly a 'one off' presentation Prasanthi has ever witnessed, choreographed by popular Bharata Natyam exponent Deepak Mazumdar who 'materminded' the programme with the assistance of his disciple, Pavitra Bhatt. Sri Deepak Mazumdar was an alumnus of Balvikas who had the rare privilege of performing in His Divine presence as a little boy. He was the direct recipient of Bhagawan's guidance and inspiration that made him what he is today. ...To such a 'Master Mind' who anchored his career, Deepak and Co. presented a dazzling display of dance and music that lasted for fifty minutes, depicting the 'Trinity Affair' of the Cosmic Concert of Creation! The presentation was an offering by the Balvikas students of Thane District of Maharashtra. Upon the end of the programme, Bhagawan moved down the dais to pose for a group photograph. Coming onstage Bhagawan sat through, interacting with the officials from Maharashtra while glancing at the twilight's assembly sending subtle blessings. As He continued with his interaction, prasadam was being distributed to the entire assemblage.   Time clock ticked to 1920 hrs. and Bhagawan indicated for Mangala Arathi. Upon accepting Arathi, blessing the student beneficiaries, blessing the concourse with double abhayahastha, twice, Bhagawan moved off the dais. Interacting with Team Vidya Vahini for sometime, Bhagawan got into His car driving back to Yajur Mandiram, bringing curtains down for a glorious evening that witnessed one of the best presentation ever! II Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu II TFTD 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 Text & photo source:  Radiosai.org Prasanthi Diary, sssbpt.org -  Sri Sathya Sai Media Foundation - h2hsai.org web layout - photo design : saibabaofindia.com & SBOI group. Sai Baba Darshan News  Photo & Latest Sai Updates << June 2010 | Current Sai Baba News| July 2010 >>     Sai News Archive 2010: | Jan. | Feb. | March | April | May | June | Archive 2009  |   Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - Sai News & Photo Updates : Holy Ashadi Ekadashi morning dawned in Prasanthi bringing along with reminiscence of the great Marata tradition of Varkari Sampradaya, wherein, lakhs and lakhs of devotees from all over India, especially from Maharashtra, reach Pandharpur, the seat of Lord Vittala, after a twenty-one day long 'spiritual journey'!   click to enlarge above photo   Responding to the holy morning assembly's prayer, Bhagawan emerged at 0935 hrs. to sonorous notes of Gayathri chanting, thematic of the scheduled cultural presentation. Coming for a complete round Bhagawan moved further into the ladies' side, this time for a half round, taking a detour from the ladies' end to come onto the portico. Gliding through, Bhagawan came onstage at 0950 hrs. setting the stage for the morning presentation to begin. The seat of the Lord bore the background of the great Marata tradition with images of Lord Vittala and other saints of Maharashtra getting prominence. Upon coming onstage, Bhagawan had a detailed look at the backdrop before lighting the lamp sanctifying the occasion. The programme commenced with the presentation of the "Palkhi" carrying Lord Vithala along with His sandals, symbolically carried by the 'varkaris' from Dharmavaram to Prasanthi Nilayam during their three day 'yatra'. The main presentation for the morning was a dance ballet entitled, Veda Mata Gayathri, by Balvikas children from Mumbai, propounding the glory of the Great Mantra that carries the essence of entire Veda. The presentation was weaved in the form of a conversation between Bhagawan Sri Krishna and a youngster, who took refuge to get rid off six vices, gets into details of the great Mantra, illustrating every aspect related to the Mantra, either through a song or by enacting a dialogue. Depicting the role of Sage Vishwamitra, his altercation with Brahma Rishi Vasishta, and the episodes related to celestial damsels Menaka and Rambha etc., the storyline finally touched the climactic scene, the birth of great Gayathri Mantra. The fifty minute presentation was colourfully intertwined with meaningful dance sequences by tiny tots in colourful costumes..   Shortly after the programme Bhagawan asked for Mangala Arathi and upon accepting Arathi, Bhagawan sat through a session interacting to organise the presentation to be given to the participants. Soon, safari pieces, shirt pieces and sarees were brought and distributed to the participants by the organisers. Simultaneously special Maharashtra prasadam was distributed to the entire assemblage. Shortly, Bhagawan moved down the dais posing for a photo session with the participants. Moving off directly into the ladies' side, Bhagawan went for another round of bonus darshan, taking a detour from the ladies' end, to come onstage to accept one more Arathi, at 1130 hrs., before retiring to Yajur Mandiram. It drizzled overnight and during the day when Bhagawan was retiring, it was still drizzling as if heaven opened up its gates to receive His bounty on this most auspicious day. Arrangements have been made to serve free Maharashtrians lunch in the North Indian canteen celebrating the special occasion. Text & photo source:  Radiosai.org Prasanthi Diary, sssbpt.org -  Sri Sathya Sai Media Foundation - h2hsai.org web layout - photo design : saibabaofindia.com & SBOI group.

TFTD -July 22, 2010 - THOUGHT FOR THE DAY as written at Prasanthi Nilayam Today

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY as written at Prasanthi Nilayam Today   Date: Thursday, July 22, 2010 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY Withdrawal from sensory objects is an important virtue. It implies a state of mind that is above and beyond all dualities that agitate and affect common people, such as joy and grief. Withdrawal from sensory objects can be achieved while engaged in day to day living. Do not look at the world with a worldly eye. Then, even you can escape from the opposites of grief and joy, and attain balance and equal mindedness. You experience the One as many because of the mind playing its games. Practice seeing everything as a projection/extension of the Loving Lord. Then, you will be able to cross the horizon of dualities into the region of One. -BABA          Previous  Thought       Date: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY Your very nature is Prema (Love). You cannot survive even for a moment, when deprived of Love. It is the very breadth of your life. When the six vices, to which you were attached so long, disappear, Love becomes the only occupant of your heart. Love has to find an object, a loved one. It cannot remain alone. You will then direct it to the charming, sweet Lord, who is Purity Personified, who is the embodiment of service, sacrifice and selflessness and who has taken residence in the cleansed altar of your heart. Then, there will be no scope for any other attachment to grow. Step by step, this love for God becomes deeper, purer, more self-denying, until at last, there is no need for thoughts, and the individual is merged in the Universal. -BABA

SAI NEWS & PHOTOS: 21 JULY, Holy Ashadi Ekadashi morning dawned in Prasanthi

Quote of the Day Sai Baba Darshan News & Photo Latest Updates   Sai Ram - Facebook 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 Text & photo source:  Radiosai.org Prasanthi Diary, sssbpt.org -  Sri Sathya Sai Media Foundation - h2hsai.org . web layout - photo design : saibabaofindia.com & SBOI group.     Sai News Archive 2010: | Jan. | Feb. | March | April | May | June | Archive 2009  | << June 2010 | Current Sai Baba News| July 2010 >> Sai Baba Darshan News  Photo & Latest Sai Updates - July 2010   Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - Sai News & Photo Updates : Holy Ashadi Ekadashi morning dawned in Prasanthi bringing along with reminiscence of the great Marata tradition of Varkari Sampradaya, wherein, lakhs and lakhs of devotees from all over India, especially from Maharashtra, reach Pandharpur, the seat of Lord Vittala, after a twenty-one day long 'spiritual journey'!   click to enlarge above photo   Responding to the holy morning assembly's prayer, Bhagawan emerged at 0935 hrs. to sonorous notes of Gayathri chanting, thematic of the scheduled cultural presentation. Coming for a complete round Bhagawan moved further into the ladies' side, this time for a half round, taking a detour from the ladies' end to come onto the portico. Gliding through, Bhagawan came onstage at 0950 hrs. setting the stage for the morning presentation to begin. The seat of the Lord bore the background of the great Marata tradition with images of Lord Vittala and other saints of Maharashtra getting prominence. Upon coming onstage, Bhagawan had a detailed look at the backdrop before lighting the lamp sanctifying the occasion. The programme commenced with the presentation of the "Palkhi" carrying Lord Vithala along with His sandals, symbolically carried by the 'varkaris' from Dharmavaram to Prasanthi Nilayam during their three day 'yatra'. The main presentation for the morning was a dance ballet entitled, Veda Mata Gayathri, by Balvikas children from Mumbai, propounding the glory of the Great Mantra that carries the essence of entire Veda. The presentation was weaved in the form of a conversation between Bhagawan Sri Krishna and a youngster, who took refuge to get rid off six vices, gets into details of the great Mantra, illustrating every aspect related to the Mantra, either through a song or by enacting a dialogue. Depicting the role of Sage Vishwamitra, his altercation with Brahma Rishi Vasishta, and the episodes related to celestial damsels Menaka and Rambha etc., the storyline finally touched the climactic scene, the birth of great Gayathri Mantra. The fifty minute presentation was colourfully intertwined with meaningful dance sequences by tiny tots in colourful costumes..   Shortly after the programme Bhagawan asked for Mangala Arathi and upon accepting Arathi, Bhagawan sat through a session interacting to organise the presentation to be given to the participants. Soon, safari pieces, shirt pieces and sarees were brought and distributed to the participants by the organisers. Simultaneously special Maharashtra prasadam was distributed to the entire assemblage. Shortly, Bhagawan moved down the dais posing for a photo session with the participants. Moving off directly into the ladies' side, Bhagawan went for another round of bonus darshan, taking a detour from the ladies' end, to come onstage to accept one more Arathi, at 1130 hrs., before retiring to Yajur Mandiram. It drizzled overnight and during the day when Bhagawan was retiring, it was still drizzling as if heaven opened up its gates to receive His bounty on this most auspicious day. Arrangements have been made to serve free Maharashtrians lunch in the North Indian canteen celebrating the special occasion. II Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu II Text & photo source:  Radiosai.org Prasanthi Diary, sssbpt.org -  Sri Sathya Sai Media Foundation - h2hsai.org . web layout - photo design : saibabaofindia.com & SBOI group.