Prashanthi Bulletin - June 18th, 2005

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June 18th, 2005 Here we are again with great good news!! Swami is back at

Parthi. It all started at around 10.45 a.m. this morning when some of us

received the message that Swami was about to start for Parthi. However, we were

not very sure whether this was authentic news or just one of those rumours! But

then to our delight at 11.00 a.m. we got the information from reliable sources

that Bhagawan had indeed left Brindavan just then. Oh what a surprise! Once

again there was hustle and bustle all around. Toranams (Garlands) and Banners

started going up at the gates and across the road near the Mandir. Possibly, by

now the local Samithi members were trained to handle such surprises! Therefore,

in just two hours the whole road was filled with colourful Rangolis and flower

toranams (garlands) tied across the width of the road. By 1.30 p.m. we were all

moving towards the Mandir. The Vedam group was ready, clad in red Dhoti and

white

Angavastram (top covering) near the Gopuram Gate. School children were also

positioned there with flowers in their hands to bedeck the path as Bhagawan's

car would come along. Yet another team of school boys was ready to swing into

action with their Bhangda dance to welcome the Lord. At sharp 2.00 p.m. the

silver coloured Mercedes Benz made its appearance at the Gopuram gate. A loud

Omkaram filled the air as the Vedam students started their chanting. They

rendered the Ganesha Atharva Shirshopanishad, as they marched along leading the

car into the Kulwant Hall. Simultaneously, the welcome song written and composed

by the Institute students, burst forth through the dozens of speakers in the

Kulwant Hall. There was joy and cheer all around! Our Lord was back Home once

again! The car made a brief halt near the centre of the Hall. We could see

Swami seated inside the car bright as the sun and with a smile - cool as the

moon! He was watching all the students and devotees

straining to catch a glimpse of His Divine Form. As the car halted, the Pujari

came forward along with some teachers and Aarti was given. The car proceeded

towards the Poornachandra Hall. By 3.40 p.m. Swami was already out again, now

in the Toyota Porte. He had taken a round along the interview room and the

Portico and had gone out the main gate to some place inside the Mandir

Premises. The car re-entered the Mandir and the Vedam chanting began once

again. Swami was sitting in front with brother Satyajit maneuvering the car

next to Him. The car turned towards the Poornachandra. Oh! Would He go back so

soon? Our hearts were yearning to have a longer glimpse. To everyone's joy, the

car went towards the Ladies side and then took a turn towards the interview

room. The car halted near the interview room and the automatic chair made its

mechanical manoeuver to enable Swami to exit the car. Brother Nitin Acharya

wheeled the chair / sofa towards the stage. The sofa was

stationed on the stage, but near the Primary School children. The moment Swami

sat there, the Primary School Children raised their voice and started chanting

Vedam so loudly, that it almost shook the entire Hall! Swami's face looked

bright as ever and His loving glance fell on all seated around. He sat there

for just a few minutes and then turned around to face the Vedam students who

were seated in front with their red Dhotis. Swami looked at them lovingly and

Blessed them. Then the sofa was wheeled into the interview room. Hardly a few

minutes elapsed and Swami came out and proceeded into the Bhajan Hall. All

students rushed into the Bhajan Hall. In fact the whole Kulwant Hall with all

devotees and students appeared like a mighty river gushing to merge into the

ocean. All were rushing to get a close look at Swami. Thirsty eyes longed for

His Glimpse but at the same time were drenched with drops of His Love. It was a

sight to see. We all had truly missed Swami for so

long! After a minute or so, the sofa was wheeled out again and now Swami got

into the car. The compassionate Lord chose to drive through the Portico and

move amidst the Gents section. All sat covering the pathway on both sides and

Swami looked at everybody showering His Love and Grace. The car glided along

slowly, enabling one and all to have His Darshan. By 4.15 p.m. Swami had

crossed the Kulwant Hall gate and moved towards the Poornachandra. There we

could see Swami entering the new building for a short while. Minutes later He

came out again and proceeded to His abode - the Poornachandra. Saturated with

this brief but yet loving and wonderful Darshan, we sat enjoying the cool

breeze! Yes, Nature too had begun its welcome song! At 5.00 p.m. Bhajans began

and at 5.30 p.m. Aarti was given.

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.htm