Reporting from Prasanthi Nilayam- 20th November 2005, 11:45 a.m.- Eighth World Conference

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20th November 2005, 11:45 a.m. Reporting from Prasanthi Nilayam

Official Reporting from Prasanthi Nilayam

Eighth World Conference

The 8th World Conference of Sri Sathya Sai Organisations – Worldwide on the

theme Unity, Purity, Divinity got underway this morning in the Sai Kulwant Hall

in the immediate Divine presence of Bhagawan. Bhagawan arrived in the jam-packed

Sai Kulwant Hall at 8:00 a.m., went for full round before taking His seat on the

dais to start the proceedings for the inaugural session.

Sri Indulal Shah, formerly World Chairman, Sri Sathya Sai Organisations –

Worldwide and currently Advisor to the International Service Organisation

expressed his profound gratitude to Bhagawan for involving his fortunate

devotees in the raising course of His glorious Mission. Addressing the

delegates who have been drawn into the hall from 180 countries, he reiterated

the breathtaking growth of the Sri Sathya Sai Oganisations, the seed for which

was sown way back in 1965, which has now grown into a full fruit laden tree

with over 5000 centres in India and over 2000 centres overseas. He outlined

Bhagawan’s directive and assurance to the Organisation, that the whole world

will be one huge Sathya Sai Organsation and Sathya Sai will be installed in

every heart. With the help of transformation technology in a century which has

been dubbed as an era of ‘information technology’ he implored the volunteers of

the organization to plunge themselves into holy task with zeal. Concluding 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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