7TH AUG. DARSHAN UPDATE AND PHOTOS -Dana Gillespie, well known western vocalist of the popular London Blues Band

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 - Photos & Latest Sai Updates Why we Say Sai Ram << July 2010 | Current Sai Baba News|  August 2010 >>     Sai News Archive 2010: | Jan. | Feb. | March | April | May | June | July | Archive 2009  |   Friday, Aug 6, 2010 - Sai News & Photo Updates: Today, this evening, with the holy chants of Vedam reverberating in the air, Bhagawan emerged at 1645 hrs. to come for a slow, full round of darshan that took nearly fifteen minutes. Coming onstage at 1700 hrs., from the right of Ganesha, as Bhagawan settled, Veda chanting ceased in next five minutes giving way to the evening's cultural presentation by Team UK. Photo source: sssbpt.org - design layout: saibabaofindia.com click to enlarge After initial invocation by the officials seeking blessings before the presentation, Dana Gillespie, well known western vocalist of the popular London Blues Band presented the programme to the audience in her booming voice. Dana Gillespie-Zita Starkie-Richard Braithwaite-Tim Cross Photo source: sssbpt.org - design layout: saibabaofindia.com click to enlarge The UK had two programmes of twenty minutes duration in store. The first programme was a Children Choir participated by around 200 SSE children, both boys and girls, from different part of the Kingdom. Producing six songs, sung in Voice of Unity, ably conducted by Zita Starkie with Richard Braithwaite strumming the guitar, the choir had many little hands strumming various instruments that were in proportion to their 'size'. The six hymns included, All You Need is Love...from the Beatles by George Harrison, ..., My Sweet Lord..., Lord's Command, a Scottish number, Day by Day...to end up with Lord of the Dance... Evening's cultural presentation by Team UK   The Children presentation was followed by the National Youth Choir of the United Kingdom. The presentation entitled "All is One" was unique, conducted by Dana Gillespie on the ladies' side with Tim Cross for the gents. Starting with "The Seed is Sown...", they continued with some interesting numbers including one from the Upanishads, another one of more than hundred years old, still relevant in the present time, ...singing "Amazing Grace..." symbolic of Bhagawan's grace that brought them unto Prasanthi Nilayam, to end up with a medley of Hindi songs from the 1940's joined by the entire UK contingent, en masse.   Children Choir participated by around 200 SSE children Photo source: sssbpt.org - design layout: saibabaofindia.com   A couple of bhajans by the UK troupe followed as directed by Bhagawan. Time clock ticked to 1900 hrs. and Bhagawan called for Mangala Arathi. Upon accepting Arathi, a lengthy pause ensued and prasadam distribution was on. Calling the three conductors, Bhagawan materialised Vibhuti prasadam for the trio while blessing them with interaction. After ten minute pause, Bhagawan indicated for bhajans by the UK contingent. Two bhajans followed after which second Arathi was offered. Upon accepting the same Bhagawan moved off the dais at 1925 hrs., to retire to Yajur Mandiram in His car. Earlier while gliding past during His darshan round, Bhagawan was quite 'attentive' at the UK block, glancing over, blessing the contingent including the tiny tots who were seated in the front block. An approximate number of over 1500 from the United Kingdom have joined this pilgrimage that would last tomorrow....And a strong contingent of over 1200 from the United Arab Emirates would be reaching the day after. || Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu ||

PRASANTHI NEWS AND PHOTOS - SAI DARSHAN UPDATES -Thursday, Aug 5, 2010

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 - Photos & Latest Sai Updates << July 2010 | Current Sai Baba News|  August 2010 >>     Sai News Archive 2010: | Jan. | Feb. | March | April | May | June | July | Archive 2009   Thursday, Aug 5, 2010: - Sai News & Photo Updates: With Bhagawan amidst us, every day, every moment is auspicious; still, Holy Thursday assumes a special significance in Prasanthi and thus the title 'The Auspicious Day'. Today, on this auspicious Thursday evening, emerging at 1705 hrs. to the chants of Vedam, Bhagawan went for a slow round of darshan before ascending the portico in fifteen minutes. The Lord who had long ago declared 'Fostering the Vedas' as one of His prime mission goals seemed to be explicitly doing the same; Bhagawan spent awhile at the primary block watching 'little buds' blossoming breathing Vedic  air. As He made His presence, the children got into a crescendo, 'chanting to the heavens' fully immersed in His presence. Gliding through the lower portico, blessing the mandolin duo, U Srinivas and U Rajesh, Bhagawan came onstage at 1725 hrs. Vedam chanting ceased in next five minutes and something special was in the offing. This time it was to be a Mandolin Serenade!  Carnatic music was to flow from the mouth of the tiny brittle instrument called Mandolin! The little lad whose musical genius made him a child prodigy, who weaved carnatic musical magic on his chosen instrument, who went on to become a maestro in the art, Mandolin U Srinivas, alongwith his sibling Mandolin U Rajesh, was to perform onstage in the Divine presence. As the duo took Bhagawan's blessings, music flowed asserting her oneness with Him, as if emphatically reiterating the saying, "Music is Divine". Playing selected Carnatic collections, ably assisted by 'in-house' men on Tabla and Mridangam, the duo presented a fitting tribute to some of the past Masters of Carnatic Music, dedicating the presentation to the Master Musician whose greater benevolence played host to the evening's musical serenade. Starting with Vatapi Ganapatim of Muthuswami Dikshitar the duo went on playing Endaro Mahanubhavulu, Telisi Rama, Rama Nannu Brovara, all compositions of Saint Thyagaraja , Raghuvamsa Sudha of Patnam Subramaniam Iyer to end with Venkatachala Nilayam Vaikunta Puravasam of Saint Purandara Dasa.The duo has been awaiting 'their' turn during the past few days, praying fervently for His Divine approval. The stage was perfect with the semblance of Music and the Divine, inviting attention riveted onstage. It is rightly said, Music is Divine! When music starts flowing time stands still. An hour passed by and it was music all over with its serene façade charming the enchanting Divine and the blessed assembly on this blessed 'the auspicious Thursday'. What followed was honouring of the artistes. The duo was felicitated and draped with Shawls by Bhagawan. Accompanists on table and mridangam were also blessed by Bhagawan. Bhagawn blessed the 'foursome' with clothes as well. As is seen these days, Bhagawan often brings His 'special brand' concluding such sessions in style.  A short bhajan session ensued, producing two scintillating aalaap bhajans on Lord Sri Rama, Sri Raghavam and Allaho Akbar before Bhagawan indicated for Mangala Arathi. Upon accepting Arathi, Bhagawan moved off the dais at 1900 hrs. to get into His car, retiring for the day at 1905 hrs. || Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu || Text & photo source:  Radiosai.org Prasanthi Diary, sssbpt.org -  Sri Sathya Sai Media Foundation - h2hsai.org web layout - photo design : saibabaofindia.com & SBOI group.           << July 2010 | Current Sai Baba News|  August 2010 >>

Sri Sathya Sai Baba Darshan News -Wednesday, August 4, 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 - Photos & Latest Sai Updates << July 2010 | Current Sai Baba News|  August 2010 >>     Sai News Archive 2010: | Jan. | Feb. | March | April | May | June | July | Archive 2009  |   Wednesday, August 4, 2010 - Sai News & Photo Updates:  Today, this evening, 'lighting and lifting' thousands assembled in the Sai Kulwant Hall that was almost filled to capacity Bhagawan emerged at 1720 hrs. to the holy chants of Vedam. Coming into the hall, Bhagawan glided through quite slow, blessing many before completing a fifteen minute round of darshan. In the meantime Bhajans had begun at the scheduled hour at 1730. Upon ascending the portico Bhagawan moved straight into the interview room. Emerging in five minutes, Bhagawan glided through the rows of men seated in the upper verandah to turn about from the half way point returning to the interview room. 3  Photos published today:  S European Choir in Prasanthi Nilayam-2nd Aug.2010   A brief pause ensued after which Bhagawan came onstage at 1755 hrs. from the right of Ganesha. Many young entrepreneurs and business men from corporate conglomerate were seen vying for an opportunity to have His attention and Bhagawan was seen accepting letters from some of them. A blissful bhajans session ensued as Bhagawan sat through the next more than half-an-hour. At 1830 hrs. Bhagawan indicated for Mangala Arathi, and upon leaving the dais, blessing some on His way, Bhagawan got into His car retiring to Yajur Mandiram at 1840 hrs.    Photos published today: S European Choir in Prasanthi Nilayam-2nd Aug.2010   The surge of devotees' continues in Prasanthi with many groups, big and small, joining the floating 'crowd' of devotees. Apart from a big contingent from the UK, scheduled to stay until 7 Aug, a mini group of over 300 from North Europe and another one from the West Indies are also camping awaiting their turn. Keeping the ball rolling, the UK contingent would be followed by another big group from The United Arab Emirates, reaching Prasanthi on 8 Aug. The three day workshop of "Innovation and Leadership..." at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning concluded this evening with concluding remarks and vote of thanks by students and faculties from the Institute. The final session on Innovation in the Social Sector was attended by Ms. Prerana Langa, VP - Strategy and Communication, ICICI Foundation for Inclusive Growth, PS Gunasekharan, Founder and CEO of YouSee and Ramanjith Singh, CEO, KAG.     Tuesday, August 3, 2010:- Sai News & Photo Updates: Today, in the evening, coming out in His car at 1718 hrs., Bhagawan came onstage, via doctors' block, at 1725 hrs. after a full round of darshan.     The evening was earmarked for the state of Haryana and Chandigarh to echo its voice of gratitude to Bhagawan in His immediate Divine presence. The state that is considered as the cradle of ancient civilisation is credited with playing host to the epic Mahabharata War, where blossomed Lord's eternal message, The Bhagavad Gita. ...And the evening presentation by the Sai Youth from the state had an interesting episode from the epic. The presentation entitled 'Satyam Vada Dharmam Chara' was a pointer towards the present day plight of the youth, living in utter confusion, being enticed by the influence of hollow western materialism. Bringing flashback from the epic Mahabharata, adapting the Yaksha - Yudhishtira conversation, the presentation in Hindi made an attempt to offer a viable solution to the perturbed youth of the day. Winning the heart of the disarrayed youth, the Sai Youth introduced their present day task, as assigned by Bhagawan, thus introducing the 'Lord Walking on Earth' to the confused lot. Convinced of the mighty mission set in motion by Bhagawan, the youth sung in unison a melodious song echoing that "life with Sai is meaningful", bringing curtains down on the half-an-hour presentation. Earlier, this short play was preceded by a Bal Vikas presentation entitled "Hari Ka Haryana" . The presentation, a music dance ballet was a depiction of the vibrant Haryanvi culture. At the end of the half-an-hour colourful programme, after presenting various facets of the rich culture of the state, the children declared that they are beholden to Bhagawan, now and forever, claiming 'themselves' to be the "Voice of Grateful Haryana". As Bhagawan had moved off the dais towards the end of the second presentation, a ten minutes pause ensued before Bhagawan came onstage at 1845 hrs. 'Presentation ceremony' continued with boys and girls receiving sarees and safari pieces. At 1850 hrs., at the end of the 'presentation ceremony', Bhagawan moved down the dais to pose with the group for a 'snap with the Divine', boys and girls separately. Upon returning onstage Bhagawan indicated for Mangala Arathi. A brief pause ensued after which, as ordained by Bhagawan, lead bhajan singer burst open in his melodious voice singing the famous Bhadrachala Ramdas composition, "O Raamaa Nee Naamam Entha Ruchi Raa, Emi Ruchi Raa Raamaa - O Raamaa", meaning O Sri Rama, how tasty is Your Name, O Rama, Your Name is so tasty!, sung with elan lighting up the final moments of the day's session. Time ticked away to 1910 hrs. and Bhagawan indicated for another Arathi. Upon accepting Arathi, Bhagawan paused for a while, looking at the children seated in the front block, asking them to go and have food. Children greeted the Divine gesture with applause and Bhagawan moved off. Leaving the dais, Bhagawan boarded His car at 1916 hrs. retiring to Yajur Mandiram. Prasadam was distributed to the entire assemblage. Earlier, before coming in for the day's darshan, Bhagawan moved out of Yajur Mandiram in the car, to Poornachandra side for a Divine round of inspection. ...And on Day - 2 of the "Innovation on Leadership" workshop at the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, discussions on three diverse topics, "Innovation - Some Additional Perspective", "Innovation for Growth - PSU/Manufacturing Sector", "Innovation - A Policy Perspective" etc., were held during the pre and post lunch sessions. During the first session held in the morning, one of the familiar names from telecommunication industry, Mr. Sam Pitroda, well known for his revolutionary ideas in the field, currently serving as Advisor to the Prime Minister of India on Public Information, Infrastructure and Innovations, also joined the deliberations on the subject 'Action plan for a decade of Innovation', via video teleconference. || Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu || Text & photo source:  Radiosai.org Prasanthi Diary, sssbpt.org -  Sri Sathya Sai Media Foundation - h2hsai.org web layout - photo design : saibabaofindia.com & SBOI group.

PRASANTHI UPDATE -SAI DARSHAN - Monday, Aug 2, 2010:- Sai News & Photo Updates:

<< July 2010 | Current Sai Baba News|  August 2010 >>     Sai News Archive 2010: | Jan. | Feb. | March | April | May | June | July | Archive 2009  |   Monday, Aug 2, 2010:- Sai News & Photo Updates: Today, this evening, a brief pause ensued, after the regular one hour Vedic chants, before Bhagawan emerged at 1740 hrs. to a fresh round of Vedic chants. Coming for a complete round of darshan. Bhagawan moved through the pathway, quite slow, blessing many, including a strong 600 plus contingent from Southern Europe, scheduled to sing in the evening. As Bhagawan came onto the portico,He was greeted with Rose by some of the prominent names in Indian Business Industry, including N.Chandrasekharan, CEO, Tata Consultancy Service and Jagdish Capoor, Chairman, HDFC Bank. Gliding past the lower portico, coming onstage at 1805 hrs., from the right of Ganesha, Bhagawan blessed the officials from Choir group to commence the programme. Yes, the spirit of celebration continues in Prasanthi. Celebrating the Divine proximity men and women from Region 6, of Sathya Sai Seva Organisations - Overseas, comprising of ten countries, namely, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, France, Greece, Italy, Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia and Switzerland joined together to present a "Unity in Diversity' concert, singing an array of songs in English, French, Italian, Swiss, Spanish and Greek ending with a closing refrain "Love All Serve All".   Click to enlarge Panorama view of Sai Kulwant hall This en masse devotional rendering in varied tongue had the accompaniment of fine piece of music scored by different hands on different instruments. At the end of the forty minute session, special Italian prasadam was blessed by Bhagawan and, as the choristers continued with bhajans, this prasadam was distributed to the Choir members. Bhajans in Indian tongue, emerged from over 600 vocal cords with Bhagawan presiding over the session crowning the dais, literally lit the waning twilight inducing great devotional fervour. Accepting Mangala Arathi after three bhajans, Bhagawan moved off the dais to get into His car at 1915 hrs., retiring for the day.   Now, from Prasanthi Mandir to the hallowed portals of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Prasanthi Nilayam. A high-profile Management Development Programme on the theme "Innovation and Leadership in Business, Government and Community" is being held in the Multimedia Room of the Prasanthi Nilayam Campus under the auspices of School of Business Management of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Prasanthi Nilayam. The programme got underway this morning with Dr. R. Chidambaram, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India, lighting the lamp, officially inaugurating the programme in presence of scores of other distinguished participants and University officials.   Photos Published today :  Punjab & Haryana...Jammu & Kashmir - Cultural Programme -31 July 2010 Prominent names, apart from Dr. R.Chidambaram, participating in the three day programme are Sharad C. Bhargava, Senior VP, L & T, N. Chandrasekharan, CEO, Tata Consultancy Services, Jagdish Capoor, Chairman, HDFC Bank, V. Raja, President & CEO, GE Healthcare, India, RC Bhargava, Chairman, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd., Robert Naylor, Former CIO, US Small Business Administration, Dr. JS Sarma, Chairman, TRAI, Sam Ganga, Senior VP, Digital Management, Ramnathan V Guha, Distinguished Scientist, Google and Krishna Mikkilineni, President, Honeywell Technology Solutions etc.

SATHYA SAI BABA DARSHAN UPDATE 1ST AUGUST 2010

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 - Photos & Latest Sai Updates << July 2010 | Current Sai Baba News| August 2010 >>     Sai News Archive 2010: | Jan. | Feb. | March | April | May | June | July | Archive 2009  |   Sunday, August 1,2010: - Sai News & Photo Updates: Today, in the weekend evening, Bhagawan emerged at 1805 hrs. to come for a full round of darshan. Completing the round, pausing for a while at the primary block, Bhagawan moved further into the ladies' side bringing an extra smile on many a face with His 'extra darshan'. After moving a full length, Bhgawan returned moving towards the portico. Upon coming onto the portico, Bhagawan moved through to come onstage just before 1830 hrs., from the right of Ganesha, marked by a crescendo in bhajans. As bhajans went on, birthday boys took their turn to receive special benedictions. Daylight's 'descending beauty', twilight, brings greater charm, adding splendour to Prasanthi's 'amphitheatre', projecting the Mighty Divine Persona on the centre stage, illuminating thousands of hearts and minds elevating the souls. ...And the capacity audience on this weekend session had it in full measure. Time ticked away to 1855 hrs. and Bhagawan indicated for Mangala Arathi. Upon accepting Arathi, Bhagawan moved into the interview room. Coming out in five minutes, Bhagawan moved past the upper portico, casting His benedictory glance upon many, granting another round of 'extra darshan'. Moving down, Bhagawan glided through the lower portico, retiring for the day at 1915 hrs. || Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu ||