NOVEMBER 22nd 2013, NEWS FROM PUTTAPARTHI

2013-11-23

NOVEMBER 22nd 2013, NEWS FROM PUTTAPARTHI

NOVEMBER 22nd, NEWS FROM PUTTAPARTHI:

Om Sairam Dearest Sai Family

It was indeed a great day, yet another beautiful chapter written in Gold as the 32nd Convocation of Sri Sathya Sai University commenced this morning in a most ceremonious manner.
The Sai Kulwant hall was beautifully decorated for the grand occasion and Swami's chair was kept right in the middle as He is the " Founder Chancellor" of this prestigious institution

Prof.Sashidhar Prasad,the current Vice chancellor of the University first thanked Swami for such a beautiful day and after giving a brief introduction about the university, he introduced the two distinguished members.

The First one was 84 years (young), Retired Justice, Sri.Venkatachalayya, who was the Former Chief Justice of Supreme court in 1987 and later served as Head of National Human rights commission and few months ago he was appointed as Chancellor of Sri Sathya Sai University.

The second member who was introduced by the Vice Chancellor was Mr. Ganga Ram Pitroda, popularly known as Sam Pitroda who was one of the key advisers of the late Prime Minister of India, Sri.Rajiv Gandhi. He is now the advisor to Prime Minister Sri.Manmohan Singh on public information infrastructure and innovations for creating a digital infrastructure in the country for speeder governance.

Mr. Ganga Ram pitroda who was coming to Puttaparthi even though he mentioned Swami's name just once, he showed lot of respect and reverence to Him and equal respect to the students for their discipline and dedication. There was a big round of applause from the crowd, when Mr.Pitroda said, " I have attended over 25 convocation addresses but never had a setting like this. This gathering is Inspirational, pleasant, emotional and unbelievably quiet.

He had a special mention of one Mr.Vikas,an Alumunus of Sri Sathya Sai University who got his MBA degree in the year 2008.and has been working with him for the past 5 years. He said " Mr.Vikas is an example of your ambassador. Very sincere, hardworking, courageous, ethical and willing to do every thing

Mr. Petroda opined that Indian conversation is all about Cricket (which is very true especially about Sachin who retired recently), bollywood and political gossip. and it is high time to take lead about Indian values for which we are doing nothing. Saying that the next 10 years is very crucial failing which we will be heading towards a disaster. He said it is time for all of us to change the conversation . Youngsters have to take lead. You are the constituency who should demand change".

when you look at the media we feel everything is in chaos. but when you look at the technology, the young, you see a great hope. Just turn it over to young. that is the requirement of the day.He urged the Youths to look beyond personal interest to community interest.

It was an inspiring 30 Minutes and Mr.Pitroda did his best to communicate what he intended to, within the span of time.

Later, Sri.Venkatachalaiah hailed the value based education system set up by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba which was inspiring to many.

A short discourse of Swami, was played and the morning programme concluded with National Anthem and Mangala Arathi around 11.40 am.

CONVOCATION DRAMA:

The much awaited "Convocation day drama" was a fantastic one like every year. This year's drama, titled, " Sai Kathamrutham" highlighting on the Brahma Gnana (The highest Knowledge of the self, Devotion how God comes to you when one surrenders completely..

The young man who played the role of Shirdi Baba did a fantastic job.

TWO NEW BOOKS OF PROF.ANIL KUMAR ARE RELEASED:

On the holy occasion of Bhagawan Baba's 88th Birthday celebrations, the Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust (Publications division) has released two new books of Prof.Anil Kumar titled, "Between You and me" and " Quest Eternal" which are priced at Rs.70 and Rs.75 respectively. Between the two books contain about 500 questions answered by Prof.Anil Kumar over the years on almost all the topics which will be of great help to devotees from all walks of life. The sales of the books will start from 23rd November 2013.

As we are few hours away from celebrating the 88th Birthday of our beloved Lord, all arrangements have been made for the programme. The " cake specialists from Italy" who always come and show their love to Bhagawan with their signature cakes, have come out with a beautiful cake this year as well. Sister Grace who was present by the West 7 block, kindly agreed to capture this cake before it heads to Sai Kulwanth Hall to seek the blessings of Baba. Here is the photo of the cake for you(r) (eyes) to relish..

SEND PHOTOS OF BIRTHDAY ALTARS:

As requested earlier, www.voiceofsai.com will be publishing all the photos of the birthday altars taken around the world on the website. Please take a proper picture of the altar of your home, Sai Center, Sai School, Sai meeting and send it to voiceofsai.com@gmail.com mentioning your name and country.

These photos will give great joy to all to see how nicely the celebrations took place in various parts of the world..

Praying Swami to shower His choicest blessings on all of us on this auspicious day,

R.Satish Naik

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