19th November 2005, 12:30 p.m. Reporting from Prasanthi Nilayam

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19th November 2005, 12:30 p.m. Reporting from Prasanthi Nilayam Ladies' Day at

Prasanthi Nilayam

“The day of 19th November is celebrated as Ladies’ Day in order to delve into

the sacred qualities of women with a special emphasis on the quality of

motherhood and disseminate them. Women are repositories of Truth and Culture”

declared Bhagawan on 19th November 1995 during the 70th Birthday celebrations.

Bhagawan also said that henceforth 19th of November every year would be

celebrated as Ladies’ Day. Ever since, it has been the privilege of women to

celebrate this day as Ladies’ Day in His Divine Presence at Prasanthi Nilayam.

Quoting innumerable anecdotes from the lives of women of chastity and virginity,

namely, Mother Sita, Anasuya, Draupadi, Gargi, Mother Easwaramma and the likes,

Bhagawan has been exhorting the women in general to uphold the great cultural

heritage and traditions these noble women upheld through their illustrious,

dedicated and devoted lives. Dedicating the day for the womenfolk, Bhagawan

said, “As today (19th November, 1995) is a sacred day, dedicated to women, they

should change themselves and help to transform the men and children. They should

develop qualities of sympathy, compassion, love and sacrifice.” Urging women to

emulate the lives of great personalities in the past, He added: “Study the

lives of great women, who were models of patience, fortitude, compassion and

sacrifice. I desire that you should take the reins of leadership and bring

peace and prosperity to the nation by leading ideal lives.”

Prasanthi Nilayam witnessed yet another eventful ladies’ day, today - 19th

November 2005; the mark of the day was recognized much before dawn, when the

day started with Suprabhatam at 5.00 a.m., followed by Vedic chants by the

Ladies and by a resounding Nagar Sankirtan around the Ashram. As the eventful

day dawned, the devotees poured into Sai Kulwant Hall, the beauty of the

already ornate hall was doubly enhanced by the simple yet elegant decorations

that comprised of multi-hued floral decorations, colourful festoons, banners

with inspirational quotes and well-carved statues of Dashavatars. Bhagawan was

accorded a traditional welcome into Sai Kulwant Hall by the Nadaswaram and

Special Band troupe from the Anantapur Campus and by the girls’ wing of Sri

Sathya Sai Primary & Higher School, at 8:25 a.m. to the accompaniment of

welcome song tuned to Hindustani style by Ms. Kalpana Sumanth from Bangalore.

The function formally got underway when Bhagawan sanctified the day by lighting

the lamp which was soon followed by a short but spirited display by the girls’

bagpiper band of the Primary School.

Before the commencement of the speeches for the day, Bhagawan blessed and

released a Souvenir commemorating the 80th Year of Love in action, brought out

by Easwaramma Women’s Welfare Trust, Prasanthi Nilayam

The three speakers for the day were Smt. Mallika Srinivasan, an MBA from the

Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, USA and Director of

Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE), followed by Smt. Geeta Rao, a

school teacher from Washington D.C., and Smt. Chetana Raju from Prasanthi

Nilayam. Smt. Srinivasan highlighted Bhagawan’s definition of the ever

expanding role of women in the modern world while drawing attention to the

various initiatives undertaken by Bhagawan for the welfare of women. Ms. Geeta

Rao, enthralled the audience with the narration of a few incidents from her

life that showed the sublime, transcendental love of our all-knowing Bhagawan.

Smt. Chetana Raju, the third speaker for the session spoke about the Mission of

Bhagawan while highlighting the need to be responsible enough to not lose this

golden opportunity of deriving maximum benefit of having the Lord in our midst.

As requested by Smt. Chethana Raju, Bhagawan to the delight of all devotees

consented to deliver His Divine Discourse

For the benefit of readers, we are giving a gist of the Divine Discourse,

Bhagawan delivered this morning.

One should see God in everyone. When one starts looking at others as human,

feelings of hatred, jealousy and anger will arise in one’s heart. So, one

should recognise the innate divinity in every creature and every being of the

universe. To reiterate this point, Swami pointed to the tiny sparrows which

were busy picking flower petals from the ground in front of Bhagawan, and said

God is there even in these sparrows also. Always think that whatever happens is

because of the Will of God and develop love for your fellow human beings

Swami then gave a detailed account of “The Three Promises” He had given to

Mother Easwarmma. She asked for a school to be built. Swami told her, “Wait for

the right time to come. I will fulfill your wish.”

She saw poor people carrying their sick children to long distances for medical

treatment. Her heart melted at this sight. So, she asked Swami to build a small

hospital in the village.

She saw small girls taking the heavy burden of carrying big pots of water from a

long distance. She requested Swami to make arrangements to dig a well in the

village. Swami said everything would be done at the opportune moment. As

promised by Bhagawan, all her wishes fructified at the right moment.

Swami said that she asked for small things like a small school, a medical

dispensary for immediate treatment and a well in the village. But I have now

built a much bigger university, hospitals and drinking water projects. Apart

from all these, Swami also brought electric supply to Puttaparthi and

neighbouring villages.

Develop broadmindedness. All My Discourses, Bhajans are for this purpose only.

What gives happiness to you will give happiness to others too, and what makes

You suffer also gives suffering to others. So realize this Oneness. Go beyond

the concept of the body and see the indwelling God present in everybody.

 

Bhagawan concluded His Divine Discourse with the Bhajan, “Prema Muditha Manase Kaho …”

Images

A view of Sai Kulwant Hall

– Decorated to the occasion

 

 

Simple yet elegant

Veda Chanting

 

 

Bhagawan arrives…

Lighting the Lamp

 

 

Bagpiper Band Troupe

Bagpiper Band Troupe

 

 

Mrs. Mallika Srinivasan

Mrs. Geeta Rao

 

 

Mrs. Chetana Raju

Divine Discourse

 

 

The Ladies’ day cake

Cake being cut

 

19th November 2005, 9:00 a.m. IST Reporting from Prasanthi Nilayam

A Delectable Chinese TreatDevotees from mainland China and Singapore were lucky

indeed to present a delectable music feast as an offering at His Divine Lotus

Feet on the 18th November evening as a part of Eightieth Birthday celebrations.

It appeared as though Bhagawan was eagerly waiting for this occasion, as

Bhagawan gave His consent to commence the programme immediately after His

arrival at the podium. Two devotees from the gents’ side offered roses to

Bhagawan, while a few ladies and children were lucky to make traditional

Chinese offerings. The programme commenced with the devotees playing

instrumental music on traditional Chinese instruments which comprised four

stringed and two wind instruments. As the entire hall was resounding with this

rare musical feast, midway through the programme, Bhagawan asked the troupe to

sing Chinese songs. The instrumentalists along with the vocalists sang a few

Chinese songs to the joy of devotees filled to capacity in the Sai Kulwant

Hall. Immensely pleased with the performance Bhagawan graciously consented to

pose with these graceful artistes. Prasadam was distributed to all the

devotees; then Bhagawan went near the girl students and lovingly asked the

teachers to distribute saris to the students. To receive a gift blessed by

Bhagawan and that too on the eve of Ladies’ Day is indeed very special and

worth treasuring! The Love of even a thousand mother would not be matching THE

LOVE OF BHAGAWAN!

Chinese Music - Images

An offering at His Lotus Feet!

For Beloved Bhagawan…with Love from little hearts

 

 

A traditional Chinese offering

Swami blesses Prasadam

 

 

Swami enjoying the Programme

Divine appreciation!

 

 

Instrumentalists performing in the Divine Presence

A pose with the Divine!

 

 

 

A life opportunity!

 

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