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| Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY For whom was the Geetha delivered? Just think of this for a moment. Milk is not drawn from the cow's udder for its own sake, for cows do not drink their own milk; Arjuna, the calf, has had his fill and Krishna needs nothing! The Lord Himself clarifies: He milked the Upanishads and brought out the Geetha for the "Sudhee-jana", those who possess intelligence (Su-dhee) that is moderated by goodness and controlled by virtue. But when does one become worthy of receiving the lessons of the Geetha? Rather than exult over your excellence, search for your own faults with the desire of removing them. You will then progress fast without being dragged behind by fear or anxiety. When you move on thus, placing all your burdens on the Lord and with faith in him, you will reach a state of mental calm, which is the sign of a true aspirant. Arjuna arrived at this stage and then Krishna gave him the teaching that confers immortality. Yesterday's Thought Date: Monday, November 14, 2011 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY Many in this world, even among the learned, do not spend their allotted span of life in the pursuit of the chosen ideals. Hence their earthly lives are like the voyage of a storm-tossed ship that has lost both its anchor and its compass, and is caught in mid-ocean. They are torn between opposing ideals and goals; in their ignorance and fear they say one thing and do another. Meditation will give such people fixity of purpose, courage, and also wisdom. It stills the agitated mind, makes it clear and fills it with joy. The path of meditation will destroy ignorance and grant the individual union with God. -BABA |
2011-11-15
15-11-2011- THOUGHT FOR THE DAY as written at Prasanthi Nilayam Today
2011-11-14
14-11-2011- THOUGHT FOR THE DAY as written at Prasanthi Nilayam Today
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| Date: Monday, November 14, 2011 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY Many in this world, even among the learned, do not spend their allotted span of life in the pursuit of the chosen ideals. Hence their earthly lives are like the voyage of a storm-tossed ship that has lost both its anchor and its compass, and is caught in mid-ocean. They are torn between opposing ideals and goals; in their ignorance and fear they say one thing and do another. Meditation will give such people fixity of purpose, courage, and also wisdom. It stills the agitated mind, makes it clear and fills it with joy. The path of meditation will destroy ignorance and grant the individual union with God. -BABA  Yesterday's Thought Date: Sunday, November 13, 2011 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY When one has attained the state of realising Divinity in every being, when every instrument of knowledge brings the experience of that Divinity and when It alone is seen, heard, tasted, smelt and touched, man undoubtedly becomes a part of the Body of God and lives in Him and with Him. This path is not laid down or recommended for the extraordinary among men alone. It is within the reach of all, for all have the hunger for God. When this duty to your own progress is taken up, you will get a new strength at the very first step; you will experience a new and purer joy; you will be refreshed by a new holiness. Therefore each person should pursue one's own dharma (individual duty). You should plan your life according to the spiritual foundations of your culture and listen to the voice of God. -BABA | |
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Akhanda Bhajan 2011 culminates with devotional fervour…- Photos -Video: Akhanda Bhajans - Global Akhanda Bhajan 2011
Global Akhanda Bhajan 2011
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Akhanda Bhajan 2011 culminates with devotional fervour…A glittering Sai Kulwant Hall embraced Beloved Bhagawan's 'endearing presence' with a couple of bhajans in His mellifluous voice echoing the holy precints marking the 24 hour non-stop bhajan sadhana, Akhanda Bhajan, this evening here in Prasanthi Nilayam. The two bhajans in Bhagawan's voice were "Hari Bhajan Binaa Sukha Shanthi Nahi…" and "Prema Muditha Manase Kaho Rama Rama Ram…" that summed up the purport of bhajan singing, that should be done with a mind and heart immersed in love for God.  Earlier stundets who spearheaded the entire exercise with devotion and discipline ended their stint ten minutes to the scheduled hour, at 1750, with the customary final bhajan that had been in practice during earlier years in Prasanthi, "Subramaniam Subramaniam…". It was time for Prasadam. Swarms of students spread themselves across the spacious Sai Kulwant, ably assisted by Sevadal volunteers, distributing blessed Prasadam, Tamarind Rice and Sweet Pudding, to the assemblage. Following Bhagawan's injuction to chant the Food Prayer, students soon burst in to "Brahmarpanam…" joined by the entire audience.  The entire exericise aimed at promoting world peace and harmony was a thrilling experience reliving the golden past with Beloved Bhagawan, where He would bless the occasion with His towering physical presence, guiding each and every step, blessing Prasanthi and the entire world with His all conquering love. The 24 hour Bhajans was started in Bangalore in the year 1945 by the eight families that first came to Puttaparthi as a culmination of the year long Thursday Bhajans that they had commenced an year earlier during the time of World War II. When they wrote to Bhagawan seeking permission for the same, Bhagwan blessed the idea, named it Akhanda Bhajan and promised them that He will attend it as well. This grand Spiritual Exercise has been going on uninterrupted ever since. | |
| Saturday, November 12, 2011: Global Akhanda Bhajan 2011 commenced this  evening at 1800 hrs. here in Prasanthi Nilayam. When the theme bhajan for this twenty-four hour spiritual exercise, "Akhanda Jyothi Jalaao …Sai Mana Mandir Mein" echoed in Prasanthi, thousands assembled in the resplendent Sai Kulwant Hall joined in chorus sinking in nostalgic memoirs of the golden past when Bhagawan would officiate the Akhanda Bhajan. Bhajans continued with boys and girls from Prasanthi Nilayam and Anantapur Campus sang in alternate turns.. Earlier the bhajans commenced with invocatory Ganesha bhajan, sung with aalap, "Suklambharadaram Vishnum…". An announcement on the Darshan schedules for tonight and tomorrow and about Prasadam at the end of the bhajans was announced before the commencement of the bhajans. Various groups of devotees would sing in turns during the entire night before students once again take over in the morning.  | |
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