Sai Ganesh

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Sai Ram Embodiments of Pure Existence, Awareness and Bliss It's Ganesh morning in Prashanti. Outside my window I can hear the sacreds sounds of nagasankirtan cleansing the atmosphere.The local population of Parthi throng the streets, singing, chanting and praising the many names of God. I marvel at the spiritual vigor of the citizens of this holy land, Bharat. It is no wonder that God, himself, takes birth here time and time again throughout the ages. As I enter the Mandir and sit to wait for our beloved Baba. The shining faces of devotees from every crook and cranny of our planet sit packed from beautifully adorned pillar to post. Hours go by, it's 9AM and still no sign of Bhagavan, the crowds are growing anxious and restless, some have even nodded off waiting for Swami's wonder filled form. Finally there is a stir of excitement emanating

from Swami's residence. Our Lord of the Universe ascends His car chariot. As Swami enters the Mandir, brilliant reflections from the multicolored streamers and decorations dangling from the Mandir ceiling, danced across His silver vehicle like thousands of jewelled garlands. Sai Avatar, resembling iridescent moonlight waves rippling across the ocean, moves gently and tenderly across the sea of devotees. Shiva Sai orbits the Mandir and ascends the podium. He goes inside briefly, then comes and sits at the front of the veranda allowing us to sip deeply, the nectar of His presence. The students present a lovely musical programme and some other special offerings to Baba. As the music and ecstasy reaches a crescendo, our Loving God, the crest jewel of Krishna's crown, blazes forth like the sun in all it's glory bathing us in unalloyed bliss.

At the close of morning darshan, Swami raises His right hand in Divine Blessings on this most auspicious day. As Swami's car exits the Mandir golden reflections of the crystal chandeliers quietly mirror the beauty and splendor of the moment. More bliss later. HAPPY GANESH DAY. Lots of Bliss, Shanti and Prema sonya ki