Update from Parthi 15-17 Dec

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Sairam. Yesterday and today, there was regular morning and evening Darshan. We

students especially had a very good time in the evening because both yesterday

and today, Bhagawan sat outside full time. All had a wonderful Darshan. Vedam

was going on throughout the session.

 

Before we go into the details of yesterday and today, let us tell you about the

grand Kavi Sammelan (Poet’s Meet) that we had day before yesterday evening,

i.e. on the 15th evening.

 

 

15-12-2004

 

 

The Vice Chancellor – Prof. G.V. Subramanyam of Potti Sriramulu Telugu

University at Hyderabad had planned for a grand Kavi Sammelan in the Divine

Presence. He had brought with him 11 more, well known and renowned Telugu

poets. The programme was to be held on the 14th and 15th. However, by Divine

Will it was held on the 15th evening.

 

Sofas were arranged on the dais and Swami’s Chair was placed right at the

centre. All the poets were seated down on the dais. Bhagawan came and took His

chair. Then, Mr. Chakravarthi, the secretary of Central Trust, introduced the

poets one by one as they came forward, sought Blessings from Bhagawan and took

their seats. All the poets were from Andhra Pradesh and the title of this Kavi

Sammelan was “Sri Sathya Sai Divya Vaibhavamu”. All the poets were devotees of

Bhagawan.

 

After all the 12 poets were seated on their chairs, Swami asked Mr.

Chakravarthi, the Vice-Chancellor Sri S.V. Giri and the former Vice-Chancellor

Prof. G. Venkataraman also to take their seats along with the poets.

 

For those who are interested and keen on knowing the names of the poets – here they are:

 

1) Dr. U. Satyanarayana – Winner of the Central Sahitya Academy Award

2) Dr. G. Narasimha Rao – Known for having composed 750 poems on the

spot - impromptu

3) Sri R. Kavita Prasad – An Avadhani, Renowned for composing 300 poems

in one hour

4) Prof. D. Ramabrahmam – An Avadhani, an Orator and Winner of the

Central Sahitya Academy Award

5) Sri M. Prasidhipati – Has translated several Upanishads into Telugu

6) Dr. M.S. Reddy – Producer of Films such as ‘Sri Krishna Vijayam’,

‘Bala Ramayanam’…

7) Dr. U. Mallakunda Reddy – Great Educationist and Physician

8) Dr. Jandhyala Bhati Shankar

9) Dr. J. Bapu Reddy – IAS

10) Dr. T.V. Narayana – A great Scholar in the Vedas and the Upanishads

11) Dr. J. Ramalingeshwara Rao – Dialogue Writer and Lyricist, Commentator

for Bhagawan’s 69th Birthday programme

12) Prof. G.V. Subramanyam – Vice-chancellor of Potti Sriramulu Telugu

University at Hyderabad, Winner of State and Central Sahitya Academy Award

 

Bhagawan stopped the Vedam Chanting at 3.10 p.m. Each poet then came onto the

podium and read out or sang out his poem. It was a treat to our ears and more

so for those who could understand Telugu. All of them sang in praise of our

Lord and it gave a feel of what it would have been in earlier years in the

Durbar of the kings when poets would exhibit their mastery and talent!!

 

The presentation went on till 4.50 p.m. Bhagawan then honoured each of the poets

with a beautiful shawl that He placed over their shoulders. He also Blessed Mr.

Chakravarthi, Sri S.V. Giri and Prof. G. Venkataraman with shawls. Then Swami

asked the Vedic Chants to continue. He called the two foreign students, one

from U.S. and the other from Lithuania – to chant Vedam. The poets were amazed

to see these two boys chanting Vedam as though they knew it from births!!

 

Subsequently, Bhagawan called for our student Telugu poet – Sri Ranganatha Raju

from the II M.A. class. You would have heard him on several occasions before

speaking in the Divine Presence in Sai Kulwant Hall. Poetic Telugu flows from

his mouth like the river Ganges. Swami asked him to sum up all that the poets

had spoken, in a few lines. Sri Ranganatha Raju spoke eloquently and it was an

apt ending to the wonderful evening presentation.

 

It was 5.10 p.m. when Swami moved towards the golf cart. As He moved forward, He

called all the poets and gave them photographs. Swami got into the golf cart and

retired to the PC abode even as all the people in the Verandah started

congratulating the lucky poets.

 

 

16-12-2004

 

 

This evening, the Vice Captain of the Institute was sitting in the front line

for Darshan. The Captains and Vice-captains have been trying to involve Swami

in the Sports events, some way or the other. Bhagawan had earlier Blessed both

the Institute Captain and Vice-captain. Today, Swami called the Vice-captain

and asked him the meaning of Captain.

 

This came as a surprise to the boy and he did not know what to reply. After a

few moments he said that a Captain is a leader of a group or a team. “Then, who

is a Vice-captain?” asked Bhagawan. The student replied, “Swami, the

Vice-captain is next to the Captain”. Swami smiled and went on to say that both

the Captain and the Vice-captain are like the right and left legs of an

individual. One can walk only when both the legs work in perfect harmony. This

is the way a Captain and a Vice-captain should function.

 

The student was very pleased with the invaluable interaction and he prayed to

Swami to Bless the football match that would be held the next day. Swami smiled

and said that He would surely Bless (in His own way of course!!!….)

 

 

17-12-2004

 

 

This evening, Swami came and sat down on the sofa. Vedam was going on full time

until 4.50 p.m. In the meantime, Swami called for our Controller of

Examinations – Prof. Nanjundaiah. The October Examination Results seemed to

have arrived and Swami was shown the profile cards of all the toppers. Bhagawan

spent nearly half an hour and more in looking at each profile card and making

several enquiries to the Controller. It was a sight to watch! What concern and

what involvement! Can we ever dream of finding any University in the world

where the Chancellor of the University would spend so much time on matters

related to students and grades!! That is Bhagawan!!

 

Then, Swami spoke to Sri Gangadhar Shetty, Dr. Padmanabhan and Sri Nagappa who

had come over to Parthi from Bangalore. Tomorrow several devotees are arriving

at Parthi from Karnataka for having Bhagawan’s Darshan. Swami spoke to these

office bearers for a long time. It was a very involved and hearty conversation!

We enjoyed watching the whole scene. At 4.50 p.m. Bhagawan asked for the Bhajans

to start. The boys sang two Bhajans and Swami got up but He asked the Bhajan to

continue. One singer started the song, “Allah Ho Akbar, Allah Ho Akbar…”. Swami

stood catching the railings, until the Bhajan was over. Then He signaled for the

Aarti. Meanwhile the golf cart came onto the dais close to Swami so that

Bhagawan could get in easily.

 

But you know our dear Lord!! He asked Sri Padmanabhan (the chauffer) to go back

to the main Portico! So Sri Padmanabhan had to drive out, take a reverse and

come back into position on the main Portico. Swami went walking to the golf

cart, got in and moved towards His abode.

 

Sports Meet fever is catching on. All event practices have started. The cultural

competitions are going on in full swing. This morning we had the Vocal (Singing)

competition and yesterday evening we had the Debate Competition. The topic for

the Debate was “Right and Wrong depend upon Situations and Circumstances”.

 

Christmas is coming close and all students are busy learning Carols. Every day

we are having full fledged practice sessions. Well that’s all for this update.

 

 

 

Sairam

 

posted on 19.12.04

 

 

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