April 28th 9:30 pm - Sathya Sai Baba's Darshan news from Whitefield also known as Brindavan
The sheer anticipation of catching a glimpse of the Avatar hurried me off my bed on this Sunday morning. As I started driving to Brindavan, my previous sojourns down this road came alive in front of my eyes. We used to go much earlier for darshan then. In the last few years Darshan time has got delayed a bit and Swami has become a bit distant physically. But none of that can deter us from driving to this Punyabhoomi to have the darshan of the Lord. HE ’came’ here after almost two years. Reached Brindavan by 8:00 AM to discover a long queue outside the Ashram. I quickly moved into the lines and am keen to enter inside. Once inside, huge floral toranams that read "Welcome to the Heart throb of Brindavan", "Om Sri Sai Brindavanagovindaya namaha", "We love you Swami - Your Boys". These were colorful and lovely. It seems Swami had hinted a few days ago at Parthi that HE would be going to Brindavan. So Brindavan appeared well prepared, almost. Inside the Ramesh hall, there were beautiful decorations and all these brought about a festive atmosphere. By 8:30AM, I am seated inside, somewhere in the annexe, my usual place! As I sit waiting for the music to be on, thoughts of bygone years again flash up, I blissfully reminisced the earlier darshans that HE had granted here. I recollected with gratitude the graceful walk, the blissful smile, the re-assuring hand and all that we were lucky to witness from close quarters earlier. There was not so much hope now. But believe me, just being there is a simply divine feeling. And again, I think it is about 12 hours since HE arrived here and already a sea of humanity has arisen and fallen at HIS feet to catch a glimpse! Of course, this is partly due to the information age that we live in, but above all HE attracts and we get attracted! Rest is incidental. As thoughts were rambling, the lights came up one by one and anticipation was filling the air, relaxed poses became alert, closed eyes opened and necks craned. And the music starts now... it is about to be 9 AM. In a few seconds, this gives way to Omkaras and soon we have Ganapati Om jaya Ganapati Om..... in the air. And there the Lord in splendorous Orange robe is coming on HIS mobile chair! Will HE turn this way, will HE go straight to the stage.... all these questions clutter the mind. Buddhi tries to calm the mind, and while this struggle is going on, HE makes HIS way and sits majestically on the stage looking at the vast ocean in front of HIM. Our thirsts have quenched, we have caught a glimpse of the loving Lord!!! At a time when we re thinking that even this Summer will go by without Bhagavan visiting Brindavan, HE came and filled our hearts. Bhajans go on.... alternating between gents and ladies. HE sits for about nine-ten bhajans and turns back. We feel thankful to HIM. We pray for a re-darshan quickly and get back.
Sent by Ramesh Sistla
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April 26th 4:15 pm - Sathya Sai Baba left Puttaparthi for Whitefield
This afternoon around 3:30 pm Swami left Puttaparthi in car. Swami went to Whitefield Ashram. We are not sure how long Swami will be in Whitefield.
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April 14th 8:30 pm - Malayalam New Year celebrations in Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi
Malayalam New Year which is also called as Vishu was celebrated today. There were some nice programs as part of the event. Many devotees from Kerala were here for the festival. After the event Swami blessed the performers and presented one of the performer with a gold chain.
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April 13th 8:30 pm - Tamil New Year celebrations in Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi
Many devotees and guest were here in Puttaparthi for the Tamil New Year celebrations. One of the guests was Actor Rajnikanth who was here to receive Swami’s blessing on this special day.
In the evening there were special programs to celebrate the event. Swami gave a Divine discourse and some wonderful messages on this special day. After the discourse there was a program by devotees from Tamil Nadu about the water project that Sathya Sai Organization is doing in Tamil Nadu. It was a wonderful program showing how the water project is helping the people of Tamil Nadu.
Tomorrow is Malayalam New Year which is also called as Vishu. So there will be some more wonderful programs in Puttaparthi.
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April 12th 8:30 pm - Many devotees here in Puttaparthi for Tamil & Malayalam New Year events
Many devotees are here in Puttaparthi to celebrate the Tamil & Malayalam New Year celebrations in the Divine presence of our Lord Sathya Sai Baba. The Tamil New year is celebrated on January 13th and Malayalam New Year on 14th.
April 11th 2:30 pm - Swami inaugurated new canteen in the Super Specialty Hospital
Yesterday Swami inaugurated new canteen in the Super Specialty Hospital. Students on bikes escorted Swami to the Super Specialty Hospital, where Swami inaugurated the canteen. After an hour Swami returned back to mandir. Now patients who visit the Super Specialty Hospital can have food at a big and comfortable canteen.
April 7th 9:30 pm - Ugadi Celebrations in Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi
Ugadi celebrations were grandly celebrated in Prasanthi Nilayam today. This morning Swami gave Divine darshan to all the devotees in Sai Kulwant Hall. Later Swami blessed devotees with Holy water. After that there were some bhajans as part of the Ugadi celebrations. Sai Kulwant hall was beautifully decorated for the event. Many devotees were here in Puttaparthi for the celebrations.
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April 6th 8:30 pm - Drama about Lord Rama in Sai Kulwant Hall
This evening there was a drama in Sai Kulwant Hall by the students. It was about Lord Rama which was beautifully presented by the students. After the drama Swami took pictures with the performers and blessed them.
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April 1st 1:30 pm - Music Program by Students in Sai Kulwant Hall yesterday evening.
Yesterday evening there was a music program in mandir by students. They sang some wonderful bhajans about Swami and Swami's Divine messages. It was a nice music program.