Reporting from Prasanthi Nilayam - 20th November 2005

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his speech he gave a beautiful insight into the realistic functioning of the

organization saying that the all the units of Sathya Sai Organisations are

connected through WWW, not world wide web but, through Work Worship Wisdom.

Sri V. Srinivasan, All Indian President of the Sri Sathya Sai Organisations,

who spoke next, reminded the delegates that, Bhagawan does not expect wealth,

position or any material objects from us; he expects only love for fellow

beings. He highlighted that the role of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation in

impacting the far reaching corners of India through service and spirituality by

following Bhagawan's emphasis on quality and not on quantity should be our

guideline. He then assured Bhagawan on behalf of all that the organization

would concentrate on the individual to reach out to the world. He concluded

with offering his gratitude to the Lord for the unmatched facilities

arranged by Bhagawan for the delegates of the conference. The third speaker,

Dr. Michael Goldstein, Chairman – Prasanthi Council, overseeing body of the

activities of Sri Sathya Sai Organisations – Worldwide, spoke briefly about the

growth and activities of the organization in overseas countries. He posed the

following important questions relevant to the growth of the individual and the

organization as a whole. We, who are imperfect join together to achieve

perfection in the world. How to realize the concept of Unity, Purity and

Divinity as an organization? He further prayed at His Lotus feet that His grace

is needed to achive the goals of the organization. He quoted words pregnant with

spiritual wisdom of great scientists like Einstein. He emphasized to have a

perspective of Unity, Experience of Purity & Blliss of Divinity which is the

goal of the conference. He said, in the name of

Divinity work unitedly and with Purity of intention, thought, word and deed.

Mr. Leonardo Gutter, a senior official of Sri Sathya Sai Organisations – Latin

America region, narrated his experience with Bhagawan, the undercurrent of

which was, of course, love and His assurance, "I will never disappoint my

devotees". He mentioned that there are Sai devotees in every Latin American

country, and recounted his experiences in various countries. All the Sai

Organisation are connected through WWW (not world wide web) work worship

wisdom. A view of the delegates for the conference Delegates

attending the conference Sai Kulwant Hall Lighting the Lamp

Sri Indulal Shah Sri V. Srinivasan Dr. Michael Goldstein Mr.

Leonardo Gutter Mangala Arati to Bhagawan 20th November 2005, 9:30

a.m. Reporting from Prasanthi Nilayam Eighth World Conference of

Sri Sathya Sai Organisations …on the theme: Unity…Purity…Divinity A

Curtain Raiser………….. Unity leads to Purity. Where there is Purity, there is

Divinity. Only through Unity, Purity and Divinity can you experience Bliss. –

Baba Bhagawan exhorts that Unity, Purity and Divinity are not three distinct

things, but three stages of spiritual progress in our human sojourn. A human

life wasted consists of wandering from one pleasure and worldly pursuit to

another, none conferring lasting peace or joy, none resulting in a life well

lived, none

resulting in the fulfillment of our profound purpose. The human life worth

living is a spiritual progression through Unity, Purity and Divinity. Being

One, knowing who you truly are is spiritual Unity. Removing the distractions

that result from our animal nature, the desire for power and pleasure that are

intrinsic to these human mind and bodies is spiritual Purity. Living in Love,

constant, enduring and all encompassing Love is Divinity realized. Bhagawan's

teachings inspire us to cast off the shroud of delusion and enable us to live

without a shadow of doubt. Unity of thought, word and deed puts us in command

of our worldly selves. We subdue the worldly pretenders, so that we the real

We, prevail. We achieve Purity by removing the cardinal enemies, the

contaminants – lust, anger, greed, pride, attachment

and jealousy – from ourselves. Then We, the real We, can walk in the sun of

Divine Light and Love. How do we gain this quintessential command? We put

aside the distractions of our meddlesome minds and the interference of our

incessant desires. Our thoughts, words and deeds, actually our bodies and our

minds are surrendered to the dictates of our conscience. Our conscience is the

Light of Love, the illumination of Divinity that emanates from our spiritual

hearts. Thus Spiritual Unity and Purity are achieved. Agenda for the

Conference The 8th World Conference of Sri Sathya Sai Organisations is

proposed to consider the profound spiritual significance and the practical

worldly application

of Unity (being one), Purity (removing contamination and distraction), Divinity

(being a personification of selfless Love. In the context of Unity, Purity,

Divinity, delegates will deliberate on the content and application of the topic

listed below. The content refers to the deeper spiritual significance of the

subject. The application refers to how to bring this understanding into the

lives of members and lives of all brothers and sisters everywhere. Devotion:

Unity, Purity, Divinity: To understand the spiritual significance and to act

accordingly in the context of Devotion. Education: The Concept of Educare

Unity, Purity, Divinity: To understand the spiritual significance and to act

accordingly in the context of Educare. Selfless Service: Unity, Purity,

Divinity: To understand the spiritual significance and to act accordingly in

the context of Selfless Service. 20th November 2005 9:00 a.m. IST Reporting

from Prasanthi Nilayam Ladies' Day evening session Everyone was eagerly

awaiting the Lord's arrival for the evening session, and there emerged Bhagawan

out of His abode, at 4.20 p.m to be majestically led into the Sai Kulwant Hall

by the bands of Anantapur Campus of the University and of the Primary School.

As He arrived on the specially decorated dais of the Hall, Smt. Kavita

Subramaniam (formerly Kavita Krishnamurthy), renowned playback singer, was

ready with a bouquet of songs to offer at His Lotus Feet as a part of the

Ladies' Day celebrations. To feast the eyes with the beautiful form of the

Lord while the ears fill themselves with heavenly music is really an

overwhelming experience for the soul. When Smt. Kavita Subramaniam sang those

melodious songs in her mellifluous voice, the audience had a heavenly

experience. One could see many singing along with her or joining her in chorus.

Such was the effect that many were spellbound by

her songs. She began her recital with the famous song, "Janam Diya Tune Sai

Ko …", referring to Mother Easwaramma because of whom we have the Lord in our

midst, a song befitting the occasion too. To name a few of her other songs –

"Mein Aayi Thi Darshan Paane …" (I came for your Darshan …), Meine Prem Ki

Jyoti Jalayi … (I lit the lamp of love …") The audience of their own accord

found themselves joining the chorus in the song while keeping the rhythm with

their hands. She also sang the ever famous number Dhanyavaad Seva Ka Avsar Paya

… (I got an opportunity to do service, I am extremely grateful …) She also sang

some Bhajans -"Nanda Nandana Hari Govinda Gopala …", "Raghupati Raghava Raja

Ram …" and "Antaranga Sai Anatha Natha Sai …" One lost the track of time

listening to her songs and Bhajans. After

this soul-stirring performance, girl students of Primary School gave a dance

performance. They danced to the song which described the beautiful features of

the Lord, His love and His compassion. At the end of their performance,

Bhagawan gave them the coveted opportunity of being photographed with Him. He

posed for photographs with the Primary School Band group. Bhagawan also created

a ring for Sri L. Subramaniam, who accompanied Smt. Kavita Subramaniam with his

violin during her performance. Bhagawan personally distributed Prasadam to all

the photographers who were responsible for these cherished moments to be

captured for posterity. Then all eyes were riveted to the bus Sri Sathya Sai

Mobile Clinic stationed in the Hall, as an announcement was made that it was an

air-conditioned bus with state-of-the-art medical equipment for treatment. The

bus contains an X-ray unit, ultra sound scanner,

automatic film processor, binocular microscope, opthalmoscope, otoscope,

retinoscope, foldable simple table for x-ray, foldable screen with stand and

LCD projector. These are only some of the sophisticated equipment in the bus

for providing advanced medical treatment on the move. After this announcement,

Arati was offered to Bhagawan and then He retired for the day. Thus ended the

joyous celebrations of Ladies' Day at Prasanthi Nilayam. Ladies' day Images

Anantapur Band leading the procession The Primary School Bagpiper Band

Procession on… Bhagawan arrives… Singing for Him…Kavita

Subramaniam Grateful to you…Oh! My Lord! - Kavita Subramaniam and

her troupe Bhagawan blessing tiny tots from Primary School Scene

from Primary School Cultural Programme Scene from Primary School Cultural

Programme Scene from Primary School Cultural Programme Scene from

Primary School Cultural Programme Divine Gift – Bhagawan

materializing ring for Violin Maestro L. Subramaniam – Newly inaugurated

Mobile Clinic Bhagawan inside the Mobile Clinic Bhagawan inside

the Mobile Clinic An inside view of the Mobile Clinic An inside

view of the Mobile Clinic An inside view of the Mobile Clinic

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