Monday, Sep 20, 2010 - Sai News & Photo Updates: Spirit of Sai Students is divinely infused and thus refuses to cave in to sleep. "My Property" as 'proudly Bhagawan calls them, these students reciprocate every bit of this "Divine Honour" pushing themselves to do the best, upholding the high esteem of the hallowed alma mater run from Prasanthi Nilayam.
Despite being busy with academics, as "preparatory days" are on for the ensuing mid-semester exams that are coming up next week, today, in the evening, a talented bunch of students from the Institute was ready with a musical bouquet, entitled "Voice of Unity". This evening, with the waiting for Bhagawan's darshan began, there was an added enthusiasm in the air, as, the previous day, the week-ending Sunday, had missed out Divine Darshan.
...And Lord's twilight saga is on. Bhagawan emerged at the 'waning twilight, that was turning sepia, at 1820 hrs. (06:20 pm). Coming in for a complete round, blessing many a primary students, both girls and boys that included birthday benedictions, Bhagawan moved into the ladies' side for His 'usual' 'add on', before landing on the verandah. Coming onstage at 1840 hrs. (06:40 pm)., Bhagawan sat through flipping letters from devotees while the 'front bunch' of students was awaiting His nod of approval for the programme.
At 1905 hrs. (07:05 pm) , Bhagawan gave a fleeting meaningful look at the awaiting bunch, granting the much awaited nod of approval. Commencing the programme with an introduction on the salient features of the esteemed institute, the programme got off to an excellent start with a carnatic piece of Saint Thyagaraja, "Ramanannu Brovara...", rendered with professional touch. | 
Photo source: sssbpt.org - web graphic layout - saibabaofindia.com "SBOI" | Celebrating the "Spirit of Bharat", the next item was a dance on the theme "Mera Bharat Mahan..." that was followed by an instrumental piece, intertwined with commentary in Hindi, echoing national integration.
Glory and uniqueness of Prasanthi Nilayam, invoking one and all unto the land of piece, the students burst open with the popular qawwali, "Sai Ke Durbar Mein..." finally winding up the 45 minutes session with the popular "Love Song for The Divine", "Hum Ko Thumse Pyaar Kithna....".
Electrifying the evening, airing lofty themes of national integration, hailing the alma mater, this reservoir of great talent and devotion, dedicated the presentation to their Divine Chancellor in presence of a visiting NAAC Team (National Assessment and Accreditation Council), an autonomous institution established by the University Grants Commission (UGC). | 
Photo source: sssbpt.org - web graphic layout - saibabaofindia.com "SBOI" |
Mangala Arathi was offered at 1948 hrs. (07:48 pm) and Bhagawan left the dais at 1955 hrs. (07:55 pm) , not before asking for an encore of "Samatha Lokaaha...". With His usual wont of benedictions, Bhagawan moved on gliding into the ladies' side, bringing the curtains down on a beautiful Monday evening. After missing out both the sessions yesterday, Primary children came in full force this evening, enlivening the session with their beautiful charming presence. Laddu Prasadam was distributed to the entire assemblage. Sri Lankan devotees are camping in Prasanthi Nilayam awaiting their turn to perform in the Divine Presence.
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