Festival of Sai Kingdom UK 2004 (Heart Valve Bank)

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Events at Prashanthi Nilayam

 

Festival of Sai Kingdom UK 2004 (Heart Valve Bank)

July 19-24, 2004

 

Day 1 – Monday, 19th July 2004

 

A group of dedicated children of Sai Baba arrived from UK on 18th

July, the group consist a total of 270 all members of the Hear Valve

Bank Project, including children, youths and elders.

 

The morning section started with a medical camp at Dharmasala in

Puttaparthy consisting of Eye camp, Dental camp and Medical camp.

The medical program started at 9.05 am to 1.30 pm.

 

The festival program was inaugurated by Swami at 3.00 pm in Sai

Kulwanth hall in Prasanthi Nilayam, the program commenced with a

guard parade (same as Buckingham palace) but this time the guard of

swami. The guards were all dressed in traditional English costumes

comprising of a team of 8.

 

The next part of the program was a continues bhajan harmony (Sai

Harmony) by the youth of the group. The program concluded with

Arathi 5.00 pm.

 

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Festival of Sai Kingdom UK 2004 (Heart Valve Bank)

 

The group "sadhana" consists of following:

1. Love for Baba as a Sadhana

2. Prayer Sadhana

3. Medical Sadhana

4. Narayana Sadhana

 

Each Sadhana requires total dedication from each of the 270 members

of the group to make it effective, including strict discipline.

 

Each day starts with a group prayer at 4.30 a.m., followed by

morning darshan and bhajans at Sai Kulwant hall. The medical team

leaves for medical sadhana and arrives in time for afternoon darshan

and programme. Thereafter the concluding the day with Arathi.

 

Day 2 – Tuesday, 20th July 2004

 

The high light of the day was a dharma specially prepared for Baba

titled "God is Here", based on divine teachings of our beloved Swami.

 

This programme was enjoyed by all and Swami too was very happy about

the performance.

 

The summary of the drama is as follows:

 

The demon king Hiranyakasipu wanted to take revenge against Lord

Vishnu for killing his brother. He performed intense austerities and

got the boon from Brahma that he was not to be slain by day or

night, neither indoors nor outdoors, on earth or in the sky, by God,

man, or beast and not by any weapons. He conquered all three worlds

and declared that he alone should be worshipped. His son Prahlada

was an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu. Hiranyakasipu sent Prahlada to

the Gurukulam to learn all the Sastras and arts befitting a prince.

 

Scene 1

Prahlada goes to see his father in his palace. Hiranyakasipu greets

him with love and asks him what he has learnt. Prahlada says that

Lord Narayana is the creator, protector and destroyer of everything,

is all pervasive and is present in the hearts of all. Ebraged,

Hiranyakasipu orders his men to subject Prahlada to innumerable

ordeals. With Lord Narayana ever installed in his heart, Prahlada

survives all adversities. He is sent to the Gurukulam again for more

instructions.

 

Scene 2

Prahlada returns to the palace again and tells his father that to

offer himself in devotion to Lord Narayana is the goal of his life.

Incensed, Hiranyakasipu asks Prahlada where his Lord is. Prahlada

replies that God is everywhere. The demon king then asks if God is

present in the pillar. Prahlada replies, "He is there without

doubt". Hiranyakasipu smashes the pillar and Lord Vishnu in the form

of NaraSimha, half man, half lion, emerges and kills Hiranyakasipu

at the threshold of the hall, without any weapons. NaraSimha blesses

Prahlada.

 

Scene 3

Shows the relevance of the story of Prahlada in this 21st century.

Hiranyakasipu is still very much alive today within us as the six

inner enemies, Kama, Krodha, Loba, Moha, Matha and Matsarya.

Prahlada has manifested as the five Human Values, Sathya, Dharma,

Shanthi, Prema and Ahimsa. The Omniscient, Omnipresent and

Omnipotent Lord, through his infinite mercy and compassion has

incarnated as our Beloved Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Six children

come as 'bad values'. Five children come as the Human Values and

when they sing Hari Narayana... (Namasmarana), the 'bad values' are

transformed. Prahlada appears with his father and tells him, "God is

Here right in front of you. At least now surrender at the Lotus Feet

of Lord Sai Narayana". Hiranyakasipu prostrates in front of Swami.

The play ends with Nava Vidha Bhakti (Nine forms of devotion).

 

Upon the completion of the drama bhajans were recited by the bhajan

group members, which again was enjoy by all.

 

Mr. Ajitbahi Popat give a speech on the teaching of Baba so after

the dharma upon the request Swami. His message emphasized the

importance of dedication and true faith on Baba. The programme

concluded with Arathi.

 

Jai Sai Ram

 

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Festival of Sai Kingdom UK 2004 (Heart Valve Bank)

 

Day 3 – Wednesday, 21st July 2004

 

Wednesday is also known as Mother's day and today once again our

Mother (Baba) has blessed the Heart Valve Group with the opportunity

to perform in Sai Kulwant hall.

 

The day started with a group prayer at 4.30 a.m. thereafter to Sai

Kulwant hall for Swami's morning darshan. Shortly, after Swami's

darshan the medical group comprising of 70 members (including

Doctors and volunteers) proceeded to Darmashala for the medical

treatment.

 

The remaining members at Sai Kulwant hall enjoyed the morning

bhajans. Baba gave a surprise to all in Prashanti Niliyam by coming

out in car to give darshan to all, then going to Super Speciality

Hospital.

 

In the afternoon darshan, Baba went around the hall giving great

pleasurable darshan and set in the chair.

 

The youth members of Heart Valve Bank performed "Cultural and Varity

performance" which was enjoyed by all present including Swami, who

was full of joy. The Sai Kulwant hall was packed by Swami's

students, schools children and devotees.

 

Once again, Swami was there until the end of the program and allowed

the Heart Valve Bank members to perform Arathi at 5 p.m.

 

Jai Sai Ram

 

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Festival of Sai Kingdom UK 2004 (Heart Valve Bank)

 

Day 4 – Thursday, 22nd July 2004

 

Thursday is also known as Guru's day (Guru Krupa), hence special day

of the week.

 

The day started with a group prayer at 4.30 a.m. as a normal

routine, thereafter to Sai Kulwant hall for Swami's morning darshan.

Swami arrived from the ladies side in a cart at 7.30 a.m. He went to

the gents side, up around the Mandir area then went down the gate

area into the Asram.

 

The divine blessing for the group of 270 members was approved, for

reciting bhajans in the Mandir. A real blessing to recite bhajans on

Thursday.

 

While the group was waiting for Swami's arrival. Swami arrived in a

new silver sporty car, up from the drive-in gate to the entrance for

the Mandir.

 

The group was seated down and started with the recitation of Bhajans

in front of Swami. Swami was again full of joy and happiness and set

through out the bhajan session. The bhajans recited by Heart Valve

Bank group was as follows:

 

1. Vighneshwaram Bhajarey

2. Hey Parthi Pureesha

3. Listen Listen Listen

4. Jai Jai Janani

5. Rama Rama Rama

6. Allah Bhajo Maula Bhajo

7. Namami Brahma Namami Vishnu

8. Vithalla Hari Vitthala

9. Mrutyum Jayaya Namah Om

 

This was followed by arathi, which was performed by Mr. Ajitbhai

Popat. The medical group started their way to Daramshala for daily

medical sadhana. The blood donation programme commenced from today

and all members are requested for blood donation.

 

The afternoon darshan took place at 3.30 p.m. which was followed by

a speech from Heart Valve youth member (Sister Vicky Thakordas),

outlining her experience about Baba's teachings. Followed by sister

Joan Humphrey speech about her personal experience about faith and

confidence on Baba and how it helped her through her ill-heath. Baba

materialized a golden neglace for her.

 

Baba, further allowed the group to recite afternoon bhajans which

started at 15.50 through to 17.15 p.m. The arthi was peformed by

youth members. All enjoyed Baba's Prasad which was offered by

students.

 

Jai Sai Ram

 

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Festival of Sai Kingdom UK 2004 (Heart Valve Bank)

 

Day 5 – Friday, 23rd July 2004

 

Friday is a holy prayer day for all our Muslim brothers and sisters.

Swami says, respect and love all religions, all religions leads to

one God.

 

The day started with a group prayer at 4.45 a.m. as a normal

routine, thereafter to Sai Kulwant hall for Swami's morning darshan.

Swami arrived from the ladies side in a cart at 7.10 a.m. Then to

gent's side and up to the Mandir area. All present enjoyed Swami's

darshan. The medical team members left for Dharmashala for the

medical sadhana.

 

The remaining members were in the Sai Kulwant hall and enjoyed the

bhajans performed by Swami's student. The arathi was performed at

9.30 a.m.

 

The afternoon darshan took place at 3.30 p.m. Followed by more

blessing from Swami and granting the permission to the Heart Valve

Youth members to perform a programme. The afternoon programme was a

musical programme called Sai Symphony, and once again Swami enjoyed

this programme very much giving joy and happiness to all. Our youth

brother Vikas Thakordas gave a speech outlining Baba's teachings and

practical application of Baba's teachings in his daily life. This

was followed by brother David Kaushal speech, which emphasized about

the confidence factor of Baba's teachings.

 

Swami materialized a gold neck chain for Brother Vikas and placed

the golden chain around his neck.

 

The arathi was performed by brother Sandeep Sodha at 5.20 p.m. All

Heart Valve members were given a booklet from Swami, titled "Moments

of Beauty" signed as "With love Baba".

 

Jai Sai Ram

 

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Festival of Sai Kingdom UK 2004 (Heart Valve Bank)

 

Day 6 – Saturday, 24th July 2004

 

Saturday, Saniwar, day of Lord Vishnu.

 

The day started with a group prayer at 4.45 a.m. as a normal

routine, thereafter to Sai Kulwant hall for Swami's morning darshan.

Swami arrived from the ladies side in a cart at 7.30 a.m. Then to

gent's side and to the Mandir area, performing individual

interviews. All present enjoyed Swami's darshan. The medical team

members left for Dharmashala for the last day medical sadhana.

 

The remaining members were in the Sai Kulwant hall and enjoyed the

bhajans performed by Swami's student. The arathi was performed at

9.30 a.m.

 

The afternoon darshan took place at 3.15 p.m. Followed by more

blessing from Swami and granting the permission to the Heart Valve

Youth members to perform a programme. The programme started with

speech by Brother Dipak Vasani outlining his experiences about

Baba's teachings. Dr. Puvanchandra presented his medical report,

outlining the medical activities for the week. The Medical Sadhana

was a great success proving Sadhana at highest level in a

professional manner to the poorest who needs such medical treatments

totally free at Dharmashala in Puttaparthi.

 

The total number treatments performed during the week were 3,921

which comprise as Eye – 1,326 treatments; Dental – 1,455 treatments

and General Medical – 1,140 treatments. Plus Narayan Sadhana for

14,800 people up to Saturday evening.

 

Followed by a speech by Sai Puppet on gratification, thanking Swami

for all the showers of bless during the week upon the whole Heart

Valve Bank group (HVBg). Question, how do we thank our Mother Sai?

The answer is by prayers to Baba, i.e. "implementing the meaning of

Slokas (to perform and do what is said in the Sloka concerned)

putting into action and do not ever forget Mother Sai".

 

Following the speeches, the youth members of HVBg performed Sai

Melody (continues Bhajans), one of Baba's favourite styles of

Bhajans reciting which started at 4.45 p.m. and arathi at 5.20 p.m.

followed by more Bhajans form Swami's students.

 

Surprise after surprise, bless after bless, Swami continued his

showering by giving presents to each and every members of 270 with

white suiting material for Brothers and saris for Sisters. "How kind

is our Mother Sai, how can we have any doubt?"

 

A proof of love, divinity and compassion from our Swami.

 

Not stopping here, Baba further materialized a golden ring for one

of our Sister, again showering his kind love, concern and support to

overcome her medical problem. Further, another golden ring was

materialized for one of our Brother who plays the thabalas.

 

Baba's limitless love and infinite showering for the HVBg is surely

a proof of living God, God is Here, in Prasanthi.

 

As stated by Puppet, "this is not end of it yet, wait and see more

to come tomorrow and in the future days, Baba is almighty Bhagwan".

 

At 6:45 p.m. the HVBg had the opportunity to listen to Prof. Anil

Kumar presenting his views about the HVBg programme and how

delighted he was to see that Swami enjoyed the whole programme. In

fact, the programme was directed by Baba and HVBg executed the

tasks, additionally, Anil Kumar was also the backbone in terms of

preparation and guidance to make this a successful event. His stated

that Heart Valve Bank Group gets an 8 Sai Ascor award and outlined 9

factors that contributed to the success of the programme.

 

Further, emphasized that we must be proud of our Sai Institution

Internationally, inform society and project our Sai Institution

Globally.

 

The entire HVBg was very thankful for his review comments and happy

to share his views. A token of appreciation gift was presented by

Mrs. Puppet to Mrs. Anil Kumar.

 

All enjoyed the entire day and have certainly seen "God in Action"

this week.

 

Jai Sai Ram

 

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Source: Kingdom of Sai News July 2004

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