We Know Swami is Always there in Sundaram...Mrs Mona Desuja & Dr Mohan

March 18, 2006

has been a great source of inspiration to me. In fact, when we were deciding to

move our house, we chose a house which was relatively near to Sundaram.”

SUNDARAM – ITS BEAUTY WITH SUBLIMITY The Blessed Darshan Hall Well, that is

the extent to which Sundaram has influenced minds and changed lives. The 25-ft

Main Darshan Hall, the focal point of all activity in Sundaram, with nine

ornate windows, five entrances and embellished with symbols depicting all

religions of the world is spacious and tranquil. On the stage, apart from

Swami’s picture in the centre, there is a beautiful statue of Lord

Ganesha in the front as is in most Sai temples and also on either side of the

dais are arched decorations of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu on glass with

beautiful wall inscriptions of Dasavatar (the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu)

on either side of Swami's picture. Among the rarities that can be noticed here

is the image of Lord Shiva holding a conch in one hand (generally Vishnu is

associated with the Conch). Incidentally, these glass panels serve as a door

when Swami comes to the stage for giving Darshan in the evening during His stay

in Chennai. The stage also has the Lord’s ‘Padukas’ (Sacred Sandals) embedded in

gold inside a golden lotus in the forefront and the usual cushioned chair with a

foot rest - all dedicated for

Baba. “The arathi at the end of bhajan or other spiritual sessions in Sundaram

is an electrifying experience”, says a regular visitor to Sundaram. “With the

majestic chandelier being lit during arathi, the huge bell (made specially in

Kumbhakonam) resonating with “Aum”, and nearly two thousand devotees joining in

with great gusto and devotional fervor, the arathi is an indulgence of

mysticism.” Apart from the Main Darshan Hall there is also a small prayer hall

with a beautiful picture of Swami in “Abhayahasta” (blessing with a raised

hand) and an impressive wooden carved statue of Dakshinamoorthy (Lord Shiva)

and also other matching architecture of Lord Ganesha, Lord Muruga and other

deities. It is here that Bhajans are conducted on all days other than Thursdays

and Sundays by groups from Sai Centres across the length and breadth of Chennai.

(Sharing With Sai Love) Ram.ChuganiRam ChuganiKobe, Japanrgcjp

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