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Buddha Poornima in Prasanthi Nilayam
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Buddha Purnima Celebrations BeginMonday, May 7th, 2012 Love and Compassion is the theme of this year's Buddha Purnima Celebrations in Prasanthi Nilayam attended by devotees from Japan , Taiwan , Korea, Hong Kong, Bhutan, Nepal, Thailand, Sri Lanka, China, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore and Indonesia. The programme commenced with Veda Chanting by youth of the participating countries.  Sri Ashok Sakhrani, national coordinator of Sri Sathya Sai Organisations, Hong Kong welcomed the gathering for the Buddha Purnima celebrations. He spoke on the four sublime qualities of the mind that have taught by the Buddha, namely Maitri (Loving Kindness), Karuna (Compassion), Mudita (Sympathetic Joy) and Upeksha (Equanimity). The Chairman of Zone 5 of the Sri Sathya Sai Organisations, Worldwide, Sri Nari Chugani spoke on the similarity between the connection that millions felt towards Lord Buddha and Sri Sathya Sai Baba and their teachings of Peace, Love and Purity.  Dr Sunanda, a Professor from Sri Lanka and a consultant of various United Nations and World Bank Projects, spoke next on his initial confusions on following Bhagawan's path, since he felt he would be deserting Buddhism. However Bhagawan's Love helped him to see the similarity between the teachings of the Great Masters. He mentioned now his spiritual progress accelerated once his Sadhana was suffused with his love for Bhagawan. He also quoted an alumni of Bhagawan's university in Sri Lanka who on questioning what is the Sadhana one has to do, pointed to Bhagawan's photo and said, sing His name and Love Him. That will suffice. The talks were followed by international Bhajans by the devotees. ______________________________ Archive: Buddha Poornima |
2012-05-07
Buddha Purnima Celebrations Begin – Buddha Poornima Celebrations in Prasanthi Nilayam attended by devotees
07-05-2012- THOUGHT FOR THE DAY AS WRITTEN AT PRASANTHI NILAYAM TODAY
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| Date: Monday, May 07, 2012 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY Some consider themselves great because they have vast property or wealth. But the real wealth and genuine greatness is virtue which earns the grace of God. In the epic Mahabharatha, the Kauravas had everything that the world honoured and envied - arms, ambition, friends, allies, forces and riches. But God was not on their side, for they were wicked. In the end, they reaped disaster and disgrace. From this, you can infer that all the things that the world prides on having, are momentary pleasures. They appear to give happiness when they come, but leave us with grief when they disappear and the joy is temporary. However the grace of God persists without change at all times and all places. It is pure, uncontaminated, unchanging, complete and mighty. Endeavour to earn this grace and the joy that flows from it. - Sri Sathya Sai Baba  Yesterday's Thought Date: Sunday, May 06, 2012 The scriptures teach, "Maathru devo bhava", meaning 'Revere your Mother as God'. You must revere your mother, who has brought you up with love, care and sacrifice. However famous one may be, if one does not honour their mother, they do not deserve respect. A person whose heart is so hard that it does not melt at the pleadings of the mother, deserves nothing but ridicule. This feeling of love and respect should also apply to the country which gave birth to you. You must hold your country in high esteem and follow its culture. Revere your own mother-tongue and learn to use it well. At the same time, you should not develop dislike or hatred against other languages or countries. Make yourselves a fit instrument to protect, love and care for your mother and motherland. - Sri Sathya Sai Baba |
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2012-05-06
Easwaramma Day 2012 Updates & Photos
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Easwaramma's Love spreads warmthSunday, May 6th, 2012 Bhagawan has often been heard to tell the words, "Do I need to invite you to your own mother's house?" There is no power as magnetic as Mother's love. No wonder then that thousands thronged the Easwaramma – Pedda Venkama Raju Samadhi Mandir this morning on the holy occasion of Easwaramma day. The programme started at 0800hrs simultaneously in both Sai Kulwant Hall and Samadhi Mandir with Vedam and Bhajans respectively.  Many elders of the ashram who have had the blessing of having known and interacted with her in close proximity offered their respects to the Divine Mother. The descendants of the Divine Parents then offered flowers and broke coconuts at the Samadhi. Arati was offered in Samadhi Mandir at 0830hrs after which Sweet Pongal and Tamarind Rice was distributed to the assembly. The added special ingredient of mother's love made the prasadam even more delicious on this day.  The programme then shifted to Sai Kulwant Hall with 9 cows being brought in a procession led by Panchavadhyam. A total of 54 cows were donated on this auspicious occasion with 9 of them being symbolically given away in the Sai Kulwant hall while the rest was given in the Gokulam. The beneficiaries prostrated at the Sanctum Sanctoram even as Prof Anil Kumar announced their names. The deserving candidates were selected from various nearby villages including Paipalli, Venkatagari, Jagaraju Palli, Gunti Palli, Kambalapalli and so on.  The distribution was followed by Bhajans and Arati. |
"I am installed where ever My Glory is sung", is a time tested declaration of Bhagawan and which has been experienced by His devotees across the world. With that theme in mind, Dr. Dwaram Lakshmi accompanied by some of the alumni from the Sri Sathya Sai Mirpuri College of Music enthralled the audience with classical songs in various languages. The highlight of the programme were the special aalaps on Mother Easwaramma and Buddha Purnima specifically composed for the occasion by Sri Prakash Rao. The performers where honoured with clothes and special gifts with Bhagawan's blessings. On this holy occasion of Easwaramma Day, a recording of Bhagawan's divine discourse was played in the hall where in He questions the youth as to how many are providing their mothers, who are verily their first God, with the love and respect they deserve.Speaking on the principle of Reaction, Reflection and Resound, Bhagawan reminded us to watch our thoughts, words and actions. Bhagawan recounted the spirit of sacrifice and discipline in the personality of Mother Easwaramma with examples from a few incidents during the Summer Course in Brindavan. Inspiring us all to follow the twin doctrines of Selfless Service and Naam Smarana or chanting of the Lord's Matchless Name, Bhagawan concluded His discourse with the Bhajan, 'Hari Bhajana Bina Sukha Shanti Nahin…' Today also marked the conclusion of the three day conference of the Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini Project. The delegates of the conference offered their gratitude at the Sanctum Sanctorum even as the Bhajans were going on. Prasadam was distributed to the assembly. Devotees from Zones 4 and 5 of the Sri Sathya Sai International Organisation which includes China PRC, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan ROC, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Sri Lanka will celebrate Buddha Purnima in the Divine Presence on May 7th and 8th at Prasanthi Nilayam |
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