2013-11-23

23-11-2013-THOUGHT FOR THE DAY AS WRITTEN AT PRASANTHI NILAYAM

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23rd November 2013 Bhagawan's Birthday
Date: Saturday, November 23, 2013
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Service is the highest penance and serving any living being is to serve Him. Many do acts of service as 'social service', not as a Sadhana (spiritual act). Through Seva Sadhana, Hanuman attained identity with Rama, just as the river attains identity with the sea. Arjuna too considered his every act as Sadhana to attain Lord Krishna's grace. He followed Krishna's counsel, "Mamanusmara Yuddhyacha - fight, ever keeping Me in mind." You too should keep God ever in your mind as the pace-setter for every task you do. Serve anyone in need with a full heart and experience the resultant joy. It may be small and even unnoticed by others, but must be done to please the God within you. Every act of genuine Seva attracts the Grace of God. (Divine Discourse, Nov 19, 1981)
 
 
Date: Friday, November 22, 2013
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
What is education? It is of two types: The first type is collection of facts and knowledge about the external world, and sharing them with students. The second type is educare. Educare involves the deep understanding of the knowledge that springs from within, and imparting it to students. But today's education gives knowledge only about the external world. Only culture or refinement can develop good personality and not this type of education. So only if education is blended with culture, it will shine forth as true education. What is culture? It is the cultivation of discrimination between good and evil, sin and merit, and truth and untruth that we experience in our daily life. It is also removal of one's evil thoughts, feelings and qualities, and cultivation of good thoughts, feelings and qualities. Not only this, culture makes one broad-minded. (Divine Discourse, Nov 20, 2001)
 
 
 
 
 
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88th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS AT PRASANTHI NILAYAM

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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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2013-11-21

21-11-2013-THOUGHT FOR THE DAY AS WRITTEN AT PRASANTHI NILAYAM TODAY

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Date: Thursday, November 21, 2013
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
May you all develop Divine Love and stand out as the harbingers of a new age, free from selfishness, greed, hatred and violence. Let each of you be light unto yourself and thereby be a light unto others. There should be no differences or quarrel amongst devotees. When you come together and work on a common cause, there should be no scramble for power or position. What matters is the purity, intensity and sincerity of the devotion and the spirit of selfless sacrifice in which each devotee renders service to the needy and the suffering. God is always with you, in you and around you. When all differences are eradicated and devotees unite and conduct themselves with selfless devotion, each one of you will realise that God and you are one. I bless you so you may attain that bliss. This is Sai's Message to you all. (Divine Discourse, Aug 1981)
 
 
 
 
 
Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2013
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Have you ever visualised Viswa Virata Swarupa (the Cosmic Form)? Earth, water, sky, etc., can be seen in it. The universe is made of five elements, and the same five elements are present in you too. So, you are Viswa Virata Swarupa. God is in you and in everybody. So hurting others amounts to hurting God. Do not criticize and find fault with others. Love all, Serve all. First of all respect, adore, and worship your parents. They constitute the real wealth of your life. The blessings of your parents will confer health and wealth on you. God comes to you on His own when you love and serve your parents. We need not go to God but should make God come to us. One can select one's wife, but not one's parents. Only God (when He comes in human form) selects His parents. I wish that you obtain the blessing of your parents and set an ideal for the rest of the world. (Divine Discourse, 19 Nov 1998)
 
 
 
 
 
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2013-11-20

20-11-2013-THOUGHT FOR THE DAY AS WRITTEN AT PRASANTHI NILAYAM TODAY

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Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2013
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Have you ever visualised Viswa Virata Swarupa (the Cosmic Form)? Earth, water, sky, etc., can be seen in it. The universe is made of five elements, and the same five elements are present in you too. So, you are Viswa Virata Swarupa. God is in you and in everybody. So hurting others amounts to hurting God. Do not criticize and find fault with others. Love all, Serve all. First of all respect, adore, and worship your parents. They constitute the real wealth of your life. The blessings of your parents will confer health and wealth on you. God comes to you on His own when you love and serve your parents. We need not go to God but should make God come to us. One can select one's wife, but not one's parents. Only God (when He comes in human form) selects His parents. I wish that you obtain the blessing of your parents and set an ideal for the rest of the world. (Divine Discourse, 19 Nov 1998)
 
 
 
 
Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2013
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Divinity is immanent in every being. But who is responsible for this Divinity within? The mother who has borne you for nine months with many difficulties, and is even ready to sacrifice her life for your welfare. You owe your existence to your mother. The welfare of the children depend on the mother. It is because of the mother's love that children become eminent and great. So the foremost duty of every individual is to be grateful to one's mother, respect her and serve her. The Ladies Day serves as a reminder that one should revere and love one's mother and never hurt her feelings. It is not only the rulers who protect the nation, but women of great chastity are also responsible. All the prosperity and good we find in this land of Bharat is due to the strength of women of virtue. (Divine Discourse, Nov 19, 1998)
 
 
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