Prashanthi Bulletin - June 2nd, 2005

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June 2nd, 2005Suddenly around 12 noon there were strong rumours that Swami was

likely to come to Parthi today. This came as a real surprise and immediately,

all of us started discussing about the various arrangements to be done.

However, we were not very sure as Bhagawan had not yet left Brindavan and

therefore, we were still wondering whether this news was true or whether

Bhagawan was planning to visit some devotees house in Bangalore. But at 12.45

p.m. Swami did leave Brindavan for Parthi. Mango leaves were tied across the

entrances of the College, Hostels and even on the roads leading to the Mandir.

Suddenly, there was joy and cheer in the air. All of us were smiling and

feeling a surge of excitement and thrill in our hearts, maybe just as the

residents of Ayodhya would have felt when Lord Rama returned from exile!

However, as there was not much time, no floral decorations or Rangolis could be

made on the road leading to the

Mandir, as the local Samithi members usually do. By 3.00 p.m. all of us were

leaving to the Mandir. The Vedam group rushed with their red dhotis and the

Poorna Kumbham. The young school boys dressed in colourful clothes, were

rehearsing for the Bhangda dance to welcome Bhagawan. By 3.15 p.m. all were

seated in the Mandir. Just a few minutes more and we could hear a lot of

hush-hush. The siren of the escort group was already being heard. The school

children in colourful attire came running and panting. Just as they reached the

Gopuram gate and took their positions, the lead vehicle of the convoy entered

the Mandir. Within seconds, Swami's car made a grand entry into the Mandir. The

Vedam group chanted Mantra Pushpam with a high pitch, the vibrations echoing in

the sparsely filled Kulwant Hall. Bhagawan had arrived in the Mercedes Benz.

The car proceeded slowly and took a turn towards the Poornachandra Hall.

Brother Satyajit seated next to Swami, indicated for the Aarti to be

given. Even as the welcome song had just begun, it faded away and the Aarti took

over. The Benz moved towards Poornachandra. We all continued to sit over there

to participate in the Bhajans from 5.00 to 5.30. We were almost sure that Swami

would rest for the day and we would get Darshan only tomorrow. But with Swami,

who can ever predict anything! As the last few Bhajans were going on, there was

a sudden movement near the Ladies side. All the devotees rushed towards the

pathway. Bhagawan came in the Toyota Porte car. He was seated in the front with

the window glass open. All of us could catch a nice glimpse of Swami. The car

took a turn from the Ladies side and stationed itself near the interview room.

The Pujari performed Aarti and then Swami looked at the Vedam student holding

the Poorna Kumbham. Bhagawan called him front and Blessed the Poorna Kumbham

(which we had taken for granted would never happen this time!) Swami also spoke

to him and asked him from which

place he had come. The student was stunned and delighted at this shower of

unexpected Grace! Slowly, the car reversed and moved out. Then instead of

moving towards the Poornachandra, Swami passed through the Gopuram gate and

went out. Many devotees rushed out to have yet another glance. We remained

seated there, waiting for Swami to return. After a while, not seeing any signs

of His immediate return we dispersed. What transpired then is not clear but at

6.30 pm, most surprisingly, as mysteriously as Swami came to Parthi, the convoy

went back to Brindavan. Yes, I'm sure you must be finding it hard to believe.

Swami has returned to Brindavan. Now that is Bhagawan!! Who can ever understand

His mysterious ways? We all wondered whether there was some great devotee

waiting somewhere with a pining heart for whom Swami made this trip. But then,

can we ever comprehend the mysterious ways of the Lord? Let us just experience

and enjoy Him!

You can see an illustrated version of happenings at Prashanthi Nilayam in the

Prashanthi Diary of our monthly e-Journal Heart to Heart. The previous issue of

Prashanthi Bulletin is available here. Source:

http://radiosai.org/pages/PB.htmDo

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Thanks for letting us know what realy is happening there,,,i was into tears of

joy reading all about swami and his leelas thanks..Swami bless you

sister Nutan..saibabanews <saibaba_news > wrote:

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