23rd Dec. Sai News from Prasanthi Nilayam: Drama presentation by the students incorporating the story of Shravan Kumar from the Ramayana.

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Sunday, December 23, 2007 - Bhagawan had asked for a drama presentation by the students incorporating the story of Shravan Kumar from the Ramayana. This evening, the students got ready with the drama and were seated inside the Bhajan Hall with costumes. Swami arrived just after five o'clock and came to the Bhajan Hall after His

darshan round in the car. He interacted with the students in costumes, asking about many of the main characters like Rama, Sita, Shravan Kumar, Lava, Kusa and so on. After ten minutes of interaction, Bhagawan moved to the stage area. But He asked for a change in the presentation. Instead of the students facing the Mandir with Swami seated onstage, He asked them to face the devotees in Sai Kulwant Hall so that all of them could see the drama. Swami moved down from the stage and sat among the students in the middle of the Hall. The forty-five minute presentation had dances, songs and touching dialogues. The stories of Shavan Kumar, Sabari and Guha the boatman were highlighted. Sai Rama appreciated the narration of Sri Ramachandra's devotees and stood up to grant the participants group photographs. Then He again interacted for fifteen minutes with the participants while wafers were distributed to them, and then accepted Arati

at 6.30 pm. Saturday, December 22, 2007 - This evening, Bhagawan arrived in Sai Kulwant Hall at 4.45, and came into the Bhajan hall after His darshan round in the car. There, He interacted for a few minutes with the students and teachers seated in the front, moved down the aisle and back, then went outside and sat onstage as the Vedam went on. Prof. Veerabhadraiah, the Telugu professor at Prasanthi Nilayam campus, was asked to speak. He spoke in Telugu for half an hour, narrating many thrilling experiences. Prasadam was distributed as Bhajans were sung for fifteen minutes. Swami accepted Arati at six o'clock before returning to His residence. Christmas decoration & lights are up in Prasanthi

Mandir. The Sai Kulwant hall is shining bright & reflecting the mood of holiday season. Devotees from all parts of the world and from many Indian states are here to celebrate auspicious day with beloved Sai Baba.

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