US Skit and Bhajans on 25.07.2009 - with Photos

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US Skit and Bhajans on 25.07.2009

Saturday, July 25, 2009

As indicated on July 20th, Vedam chanting has been going on in Sai Kulwant hall before the bhajan sessions. Thursday was the 14th anniversary of the Higher Seconday School boys' hostel, and Swami blessed the toffees brought by some of the boys during evening darshan. Last evening, Swami spoke to one of the lead singers after Arati, and this morning onwards the post-Arati 'Samasta Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu' chant was reinstated. Devotees from the US were ready to present a skit and bhajans this evening. The daily Vedam chant went on from 4 to 5 pm, and Swami came for darshan at 5.20 pm. After His darshan round, He came onstage briefly and then moved to the interview room. After some interviews, He emerged at 7.35 pm to come onstage and begin the programme. The children presented a 10 minute skit on Abraham Lincoln, following which the devotees sang bhajans for half an hour before Swami accepted Arati. After Arati, Swami went down from the stage for

photographs with the group before returning to His residence in the car at 8.30 pm.

sourced: http://media.radiosai.org/Journals/Portal/pd-recent/ps20090703.htm#20090725

AN EVENING FOR MOTHER DIVINE!

Skit and Musical Offering by Glendale & Arcadia Sadhana Group, Southern California

 

Posted at 15:35 Hrs.IST on 26th July 2009

 

Saturday, 25th July, 2009 turned out to be one of the longest evenings in Prasanthi Nilayam on a non-festive day. The pleasant evening turned into cool twilight to a glittering night when the final curtain was drawn at 2030 Hrs.

 

The evening that had a scheduled programme by a contingent from Southern California, Glendale & Arcadia Sadhana Group from Region 8 had an initial test of “patience and perseverance†as the group had to wait for long two hours before the scheduled hour arrived at 19:35 when Bhagawan asked the group to begin.

 

The group comprising of 84 members, including children had a small skit entitled “Mother’s Blessings†based on the inspirational life story of the 16th President of the nation, Abraham Lincoln followed a bouquet of Bhajans on Mother Divine.

 

It is undisputed that there is no bigger figure in the entire american history than the larger than life figure of Abraham Lincoln whose life was a flower of virtues galore and his name is far more familiar in Prasanthi Nilayam as Bhagawan Himself would often quote his exemplary life while discoursing on self confidence, teaching students of the greater values to be inculcated to become ideal ones.

 

How and what helped him in the face of adversity, in times of unending hardships, to pursue with greater vigour? “Mother’s Blessings†was a depiction of various attributes of the illustrious, exemplary leader highlighting the hardships that he faced and the self-confidence he learned and earned from his loving mother that finally helped him to evolve to become, to officiate the highest office of the President of the United States of America.

 

Every scene interspersed with vedic hyms bringing the keynote meaning made the presentation lucid bringing in highlighting how the illustrious personality’s life was in harmony with the ancient teachings. This was followed by a bouquet of Bhajans on Mother Divine as a loving devotional offering at His Feet that lasted for over thirty minutes.

 

After the lengthy session the group was blessed with a photo session with Bhagawan before Arathi was offered. Indeed, this evening was a test of character for the group, a test of His often quoted dictum, to love His uncertainty…and the group with utmost discipline, showing greater patience and perseverance, conquered His heart with their ‘heartificial’ devotion. …On a day when they depicted the illustrious life of a great personality, the group had a rare opportunity to win His grace by showcasing some of the His teachings of greater discipline and devotion in practice. …And the clarion call for the evening was the greatness of Mother’s Love which is often termed as the purest and selfless form of Love by Bhagawan Himself.

 

Arathi was offered at 20:30 Hrs. Beginning a new custom, offering of a flower of “Love†for Bhagawan in recognition of the yeomen, selfless service to Bhagawan’s Mission, Mr. Ram Mohan Rao, Head of Finance and Accounts Section of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust offered a “Rose†to Bhagawan. This practice was initiated at Bhagawan’s instance and would continue granting an opportunity to all senior servants serving at various institutions under Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust. After Arathi was offered Prasadam was distributed before Bhagawan retired to Yajur Mandiram.

 

sourced:http://www.sssbpt.org/Pages/Prasanthi_Nilayam/arcadia25072009.html

 

With love and light

Sai Ram

Deepak

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Aum Sri Sai Ram

 

 

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