Sai News: February 12th-13th, 2008

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Prasanthi Bulletin Index of earlier Bulletins Wednesday, February 13, 2008 The 800 strong Chinese contingent from Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, Canada, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and the Peoples Republic of China celebrated their New Year in Sai Kulwant Hall this evening. Beginning with a procession from Bhagawan's residence at 4.10 pm, as Swami came onstage after completing a round of the Hall in His chair, Lion Dancers came centre-stage with a short presentation, Sai Kulwant Hall reverberating with their drums. SSEHV children from Malaysia and

Indonesia presented Chinese hymns, followed by presentation of various items to Bhagawan and an address by Mr. Billy Fong of Malaysia, the New Year celebrations co-ordinator. Traditional Chinese Instrumental music followed, presented by devotees from Indonesia and the People's Republic. A half-hour drama was the final presentation, bringing out the virtues of Truthfulness and Filial Piety in Chinese legends and a recent true story in Malaysia. After the drama, Swami came down from the stage and Blessed the participants, granting them group photographs. Ten minutes of Bhajans followed a song by the Chinese devotees once Swami came back onstage, concluding with Arati at 5.50 pm. Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Chinese devotees have been decorating Prasanthi Nilayam over the last two days for their New Year celebration. This evening, Tibetan monks chanted mantras in Sai Kulwant Hall. Beginning with the offering of the

traditional scarves and the Buddha Dharma text to Bhagawan at 5.30 pm, the chanting continued for 45 minutes, concluding with an offering of merits for the benefit of all sentient beings. Bhagawan accepted Arati and returned to His residence at 6.30 pm. You can see an illustrated version of happenings at Prasanthi Nilayam in the Prasanthi Diary of our monthly e-Journal Heart to Heart. The previous issue of Prasanthi Bulletin is available here. Index of past Prasanthi Bulletins... Source: http://www.radiosai.org/pages/PB.htm