Darshan News May 8 2004: Sunday Darshan

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Contributed by saikramesh

 

Darshan News May 9 2004: Sunday Darshan

 

Like any other Sunday, both the Halls were full by about 7:15 am.

There was a huge group of Sevadals from Tamil Nadu, a state close to

Karnataka.

 

This blessed group has just returned from Puttaparthi after a ten

day long service period at Prashanti Nilayam. They had made their

way to Whitefield from Parthi today early morning, despite a tiring

period of Service, but looking as fresh as ever. Really this is an

example of how dedicated service to the Lotus Feet fills one with

enthusiasm and abundant bliss.

 

Also a group of Sai Youth had assembled near the center aisle,

wearing badges that read "Sai Youth Wing". These young bunch of guys

have done amazing service activities every year and Swami has always

expressed His Happiness at their activities. There was also a Van

outside with a huge banner of the Sai Organization. Apparently it

was to be used for some service activity.

 

Devotees were getting anxious to see Swami and it was amusing to

note that for every sound heard outside including those of train

sirens, bus horns, people were turning their heads towards Trayee

hoping to catch a glimpse of the Divine Lord. The Lord kept playing

with us till then and He finally appeared onstage at around 8:25 am.

 

The Bhajans started off immediately. "Jai Ganaraya Shri Ganaraya"

resounded throughout the Hall and the entire gathering joined in

with the Brindavan Bhajan Group in chorus. Today's Bhajans were as

melodious as ever with songs like "Giridhara Gopala, Hey Giridhara

Gopala", "Srinivasa Govinda Sri Venkatesha Govinda", "Mrityumjayaya

Namah Om", "Sathya Narayana Govinda Madhava", "Jaya Jagajanani Maa"

etc. Swami was seated on a revolving type of chair and was enjoying

the Bhajan.

 

The Bhajans went on upto 9:15 am and Swami was escorted through the

rear entrance of the stage to Trayee. There was no Aarthi offered,

presumably because the Bhajans would continue till the afternoon

Darshan.

 

As Swami was leaving, Sevadals and Students brought Prasadam for

distribution to the Devotees. Prasadam today included Laddu and

Burfi and there was mayhem as devotees thronged the Sevadals

distributing the same.

 

Once I get confirmed news about the Balavikas programs that are

scheduled this week and about related happenings over the past few

days, I will update all with the same.

 

Have a Blissful Day!

 

Jai Sairam!

 

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