Prashanthi Bulletin - June 18th, 2005 - Detailed account of Swami's arrival & darshan

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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.

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