UGADI UPDATE MORNING - EVENING - Tuesday, 16, March 2010 - Sai Darshan News

Sai Baba Darshan News  Photo & Latest Sai Updates << February 2010  | Current Sai Baba News| March 2010 >> Sai News Archive 2010:  Jan.10 - Feb. 2010 Sai News Archive : 2009:  Dec. 09 - Nov. 09  -  Oct.09 - Sep.09 -  August 09 - July 09 - June 09 - May 09 - April 09 - March 09 - Feb.09  - Jan. 09 Tuesday, 16, March 2010 - Sai Darshan News On the auspicious Ugadi morning, Sai Kulwant Hall bore a festive look with simple, yet elegant decorations, aptly signifying the advent of Telugu New Year, bringing freshness that a new year demands. Bhagawan was ushered into the Hall at 9:36 while bhajan was on. Clad in maroon, Bhagawan arrived in His special "throne chair" that He uses only occasionally. Gliding past the assemblage that filled the Sai Kulwant Hall, Bhagawan, upon ascending the verandah at 9:45, moved into the interview room to have a quick session with former Supreme Court Judge, Hon'ble Justice (Retd.) PN Bhagavathi.   The morning proceedings began with Bhagawan coming on stage at 10:10. Mr. V.Srinivasan, President, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations - India, giving his introductory talk on the occasion, invited the first speaker for the session Mr. Bhagavathi to share some important information regarding Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust. Mr. Bhagavathi's speech was about the induction for new Trustees and Council Members in the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust. Divulging further, the eminent jurist hailed Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust to be the biggest Charitable Trust, set up for the benefit of humanity. Brushing aside the misunderstanding and maligning propaganda against the Trust, Mr. Bhagavathi emphasised that Bhagawan's mission has been committed for the welfare of humanity and He is full of Love that transcends all borders. This was followed by a short speech by Mr. Indulal Shah who, by endorsing the proposals put forth by Justice Bhagavathi, said that he has no words to talk about the Trust and Organisation as he is feeling overwhelmed. Both the veteran devotees were made to sit on either side of Bhagawan on the dais. This was followed by a short speech by Mr. V.Srinivasan who spoke about Bhagawan, His Mission, greater importance of being a part of His Mission. He also made a mention about a maligning propaganda againt the Trust, adding that Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust is not a family trust, but the biggest Charitable Trust in the world. The awaiting moment came, The Ugadi Divine Discourse, that lasted for forty minutes. Starting with the great Indian Women, namely, Savitri, Chandramathi, Mother Sita and Damayanthi, Bhagawan went on elaborating the Harischandra Story, emphasising how Lord was pleased at Harischandra's commitment and adherence to Truth. One has to understand and experience the fact that God exists everywhere. Ugadi marks the beginning of a New Year. On this New Year day one has to make an attempt to see God in every being whomsoever he or she comes across, exhorted Bhagawan. Towards the end of His Divine Discourse Bhagawan interacted with a college student, bringing forth greater lessons to the vast audience. Upon His conversation a materialised emerald ring was presented to the boy. The Divine Discourse was concluded at 11:20, upon which Prof. Anil Kumar took over to deliver a chaste telugu rhetoric, mixed with poetic fervour, elucidating on Sai Mahatmyam. Arathi was offered at 11:45 and Bhagawan retired to Yajur Mandiram at 11:50. Prasadam was distributed to the entire assemblage and a small booklet by name "Ooru Lethu - Peru Lethu" meanng "No Country - No Name" written by Dr. Sara Pavan was distributed to the student fraternity. Upon Anil Kumar's speech before moving off the podium, Bhagawan blessed various items brought by students symbolising the festivity.   In the evening, Bhagawan arrived at 5:30 to the chants of Vedas. Clad in maroon, Bhagawan took a detour from the centre pathway and just before ascending the verandah, Moved bit further in to the ladies' side, His usual pathway while returning, to return towards verandah at 5:45. The Music College Troupe, staff and students, was ready with an offering that commenced at 5:50. A collection of vocal and instrumental followed that enchanted the Divine while the capacity crowd in the evening-turned-twlight-turned- night remained spellbound at the dexterity that was on display on the auspicious evening. The programme ended just after 7 and Bhagawan climbed down the dais to pose for a group photo session. Subseqently, safari pieces were distributed to the troupe. Various instruments belonging to the Music College were blessed by Bhagawan before calling for Arathi at 7:15. An announcement about the Srimad Bhagavad Saptaaha Yajna commences the next day morning was made and while the announcement rendered the air, Bhagawan slowly moved towards His Divine Abode. The Saptaaha commences tomorrow would be conducted by Sri Ritu Raj Ji Maharaj, who is adept in giving discourses on Upanishads, Ramayana, Bhagawad Katha and Bhagawad Geeta in his travels across North India. The Sapaaha would commence in the morning at 8:30 to go on till 10:30 and in the evening at 4:30 till 5:30, for the next seven days, starting tomorrow. _____Text & photo source:  Radiosai.org Prasanthi Diary, sssbpt.org -  - Sri Sathya Sai Media Foundation - h2hsai.org- saibabaofindia.com & SBOI group_____ This World is HIS Play... _________ Download New Sai Baba wallpapers _______ Sai Baba Darshan News  Photo & Latest Sai Updates << February 2010  | Current Sai Baba News| March 2010 >> Sai News Archive 2010:  Jan.10 - Feb. 2010 Sai News Archive : 2009:  Dec. 09 - Nov. 09  -  Oct.09 - Sep.09 -  August 09 - July 09 - June 09 - May 09 - April 09 - March 09 - Feb.09  - Jan. 09

UGADI EVE DARSHAN -15, March 2010 - Sai Darshan News

Text & photo source:  Radiosai.org Prasanthi Diary, sssbpt.org -  - Sri Sathya Sai Media Foundation - h2hsai.org- saibabaofindia.com & SBOI group. Sai Baba Darshan News  Photo & Latest Sai Updates << February 2010  | Current Sai Baba News| March 2010 >> Sai News Archive 2010:  Jan.10 - Feb. 2010 Sai News Archive : 2009:  Dec. 09 - Nov. 09  -  Oct.09 - Sep.09 -  August 09 - July 09 - June 09 - May 09 - April 09 - March 09 - Feb.09  - Jan. 09 Monday, 15, March 2010 - Sai Darshan News This morning, there was no Divine Darshan and Arathi was offered at 9:40. Music College troupe was ready with a music programme as wanted and communicated by Bhagawan last evening. Regular Veda chanting from 8-9 was followed by bhajans before Arathi. Bhajans started at 9 with the bhajan "Prathama Vandana Gananatha..." relatively a new bhajan that was introduced sometime ago. click - photo gallery 14th march 2010 Ugadi Eve was awaiting the arrival of The Lord as a group of seventy, 40 men and 30 women, a part of music group from Andhra Pradesh, came under the auspices of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, was ready with a bouquet of songs. Bhagawan came in His car at 6:16, to the chants of Vedam and Nadaswaram, which (nadaswaram) had been on from 5 o' clock onwards, to take a detour from the centre to come on to the portico at 6:18. Upon alighting, Bhagawan moved onstage at 6:20 blessing the vast concourse, feasting their eyes with His beauteous form. Soon birthday benedictions were conferred upon to a group of boys who came one after one receiving blessings. Download large size This was followed by the Music troupe forming a beeline, as men and women holding items sought His blessings, before the commencement of the programme. Programme commenced at 6:30 and continued till 7:25. Ten songs intertwined with commentary, all in Telugu, were a feast to the ears as the whole of Sai Kulwant, experienced the thrill with each song transporting them to heights of dedication, love and devotion to Sai. Upon conclusion, Safari pieces and Sarees were distributed to the entire group and subsequently Bhagawan came down the stage to bless the men with a group photograph. After ascending the podium, Bhagawan chose to sit slightly towards the ladies' side facing lady singers of the group. Arathi was called at 7:40 and upon Arathi Bhagawan moved on to Yajur Mandiram at 7:45. Text & photo source:  Radiosai.org Prasanthi Diary, sssbpt.org -  - Sri Sathya Sai Media Foundation - h2hsai.org- saibabaofindia.com & SBOI group. Sai Baba Darshan News  Photo & Latest Sai Updates << February 2010  | Current Sai Baba News| March 2010 >> Sai News Archive 2010:  Jan.10 - Feb. 2010 Sai News Archive : 2009:  Dec. 09 - Nov. 09  -  Oct.09 - Sep.09 -  August 09 - July 09 - June 09 - May 09 - April 09 - March 09 - Feb.09  - Jan. 09

Sathya Sai Baba on Ugadi - Happy Ugadi

Sai Baba on Ugadi   - Predictions of the Year - Send Ugadi greeting card Baba on Ugadi The Kali Yuga (the present era) started in the year Pramadi, the month named Sravana, the fortnight named Bahula, and the day called Ashtami. According to the English calendar, this would be described as 20 February 3102 years before the advent of Christ. In order to bring out this aspect of the commencement of the new Yuga on 20 February 3102 B.C., our ancestors have been calling that day "the day of the beginning of a new era (Ugadi)". Since this was the commencing day of a new Yuga, it was called (Y)Ugadi. When looked at from this angle, we should also learn a different aspect, although it is not very pleasant. This particular day, Ugadi, is also the day on which Krishna gave up his mortal body in a sacred place of pilgrimage called Prabahatsa, near Dvaraka. BABA From Digest Vol I There is no need to wait for a new year to bring new tidings. Every moment is new. Many are wondering what troubles and losses the new year will bring. But the year is not responsible for all our troubles and difficulties. Only our conduct is responsible. If our actions are good, the results will be good. Bad actions lead to bad consequences. People think that good and bad are related to bad time. Not at all. Their thoughts are the cause. Hence, they should develop good thoughts and do good deeds. They should cherish good feelings and associate with good people. People should realize the preciousness of Time. Most of the time available is wasted by people. This is utterly wrong. Time should be used always for right purposes. That is the foremost duty of every man. Waste of time is waste of life. The Lord of Time protects those who take refuge in Him, even against the Lord of Death, Kaala. Time takes its revenge on those who misuse it. A nation's prosperity is dependent on how people use their time in the performance of good actions. Divine Discourse: 7 April 1997 ________________________________________ We will achieve victory in every walk of life when we foster good thoughts and good deeds. Today is the first day of the New year. From today onward, all devotees must undertake his holy task. Past is passed. Do not think of the future, because it is not in our hands. What is the guarantee that we wil live until tomorrow? Therefore, this present time is very important. Make good use of it. Do not go against your inner self. That is what I tell my children, the students here, "Follow the master". Who is your master? Your inner self is your master. So there is no need for anyone else; follow your own inner self. That is your God. That is your happiness. That is your wealth. That is your peace. That is your everything. Happiness and peace are not outside. Divine Discourse: 20 March 20 1996