SAI BABA DARSHAN UPDATE

September 28, 2008

Thursday, September 25, 2008 The Sri Sathya Sai University, today had important guests visiting. The Vice-Chairman of the University Grants Commission, Mr Mool Chand Sharma and his team of academics had arrived. And so in the afternoon also, they were seated on chairs and they too joined the devotees in the wait for the Lord to arrive. It was about 4:40 pm when Swami arrived for darshan as the Veda chanting classes were on. As the children from the the Primary school had arrived the hall was not only full today but was also complete! It being a Thursday - the holy day decided by Sai - also added to the wholesomeness of the occasion. Swami came down the

gentle slope through the ladies side and was welcomed by smiles and salutations. Letters exchanged hands and blessings were blown in all directions by the gentle breeze that had stirred up seemingly to rejoice His arrival! Swami moved from the ladies side to the gents side through the central students' block. Swami blessed all the boys holding trays and then via the Veda chanting group, He moved towards the stage. He materialised vibhuti for a devotee and then came near the Vice-chairman of UGC. He rose from his chair and fell in prostrations to Swami and Swami lovingly patted and blessed him. After a heartfelt exchange of words, Swami came to the stage. All the other members of the UGC team too sought His blessings. Blessing them, and granting padanamaskars, Swami sat on the stage listening to the Veda tutorials that were on. As that got completed, Swami asked for all the students to chant all that they had learnt in the past few days. And so the

Rudram began in all fervour and enthusiasm. Everyone were at the top of their spirits and the top of their throats too as they strained to impress Swami with their "vedic knowledge"! Swami too, on His part, kept a vigil and was liberal with appreciative looks to all those who had picked up well! He called many students and accepted letters from them. He called all the birthday boys and blessed them too by sprinkling the holy Akshatha grains.

September 28, 2008: "Happy Birthday"800x600 - 1024x768widescreen : 1440x900 "Shirdi facets"

Speaking on 28th September, 1990; Sri Sathya Sai of Parthi (Prasanthi Nilayam - Puttaparthi) revealed the 28th September 1835; was the birthday of SRI SHIRDI SAI BABA; He added; "In the former Nizam's dominions there was a remote village called PATHRI. In that village there were a couple named GANGABHARADYA and DEAGIRI Amma. They were grieving over their lack of children. In answer to their prayers, a son was born to them on September 28th, 1835. That child was SAI BABA, who completed His Avaatar on VIJAYADASMI day in 1918. The life span of Shirdi SAI avaatar was therefore about 83 years. Read more

Then came what could be the very special moments of the evening. Swami began spotting those students who were chanting very sincerely and called them to accept letters. There were quite some rice grains that had collected on His lap as He had blessed the birthday boys. Swami picked them up and began sprinkling on all the boys He was calling! They were all so happy and thrilled at this act of special Grace. The rest of the 30-40 minutes, Swami sat with a smile, His hands swaying to some celestial rhythm! Blessed indeed was the day as everyone had the golden opportunity for an hour long darshan. These days when it becomes so difficult to have His darshan, a day like this is indeed a bounty out of His Love and Compassion. Swami then moved towards the behind door of the bhajan hall. On the way, He received many letters and a privileged few had the opportunity to kiss His feet. Bhajans began soon

after and Aarthi was taken at 6:00 pm. More Sai News: http://www..com/sai_baba_latest_darshan_news_photos_updates.htm