83rd birthday darshan update from prasanthi nilayam

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Om Sairam dearest Sai Family, Wishing a very happy birthday to all the Swamis all over the world and what a day it was at the Abode of our Beloved Lord. Its been 83 years that Puttaparthi has been witnessing such an auspicious morning.

After a glorious ending to the Sahasra Poorna Chandra Darshana Shanthi Yagna, all devotees were looking forward to the most auspicious festival of our Sai Family.. The Birthday of our Lord, that Lord who neither has a beginning nor an end that Lord, who is beyond time and space, thousands and thousands gathered in Prasanthi Nilayam to celebrate the birthday of our beloved Lord. Swami always says, Everyday is My birthday. .but to please our hearts He celebrates this day and again to remind us that we are here in Human form, for a definite reason… The streets were busy as early as 3am.All the devotees who were staying outside the ashram were lining up at 3am gents to the left of Ganesh Gate and ladies to the right. The ladies line went as far as Swami’s primary school and gents lines touched the Hanuman temple. In side the Ganesha gate was entirely different scene. The Kulwanth hall was jam packed and space next to Ganesha was full and not to forget the lines on the hill top behind Ganesha.. The Kulwanth hall was beautifully decorated to commemorate the 83 years of Advent of our Beloved Lord. The band lead by students from Anantapur Campus were waiting by Swami’s Abode and Swami out of immense grace, blessed all of us with His special Birthday Divine Darshan at 9:45am. The girls from Anantapur campus entered the hall first, followed by primary school girls and boys, the Veda chanting group followed Prasanthi Nailayam students band..

Two eyes were not enough to see our beloved Lord, clad in Pure white robe, having the smile of a innocent child, seated on a bit bigger Mobile Throne to give better darshan to His loving devotees, smiling at every one, wiping His lips with His handkerchief now and then, entered Sai Kulwanth Hall amidst veda chants, nada swaram while four different bands played their music.... It was a long wait for all the devotees seated in Kulwanth hall and with just one look of our beloved Lord, we got back all our energy and forgot all the body pains.. Swami took a full round going past the gents lines also. The path way next to Sai Kulwanth hall was full and the East Prasanthi balcony as usual had maximum capacity to see our Beloved Lord.. Swami then got on to the dais and listend to all bands and later signaled the students to take their seats. Smiling blissfully at every one, Swami then asked for bhajans.. Students sang beautiful bhajans with numbers like, Manishini madhavuniga cheya, madiney Swargamuga mara, Manavudai Avatarinchina Sathya Sai Bhagawanuniki Entha Prema yo Swamiki entha premayo, Needu Sannidi maaku pennidi.. Swami immersed in the ocean of bliss closing His eyes, while these beautiful renderings were going on.. After about 8 bhajans Arathi was given to Swami.. Swami stayed for the whole arathi on the dais, smiling at every one.. and later left to His Abode in the Mobile throne thus ending a beautiful birthday morning.. Outside the Ganesha Gate, the situation was very pitiable.. Many devotees,who had come from far flung areas, to wish our Lord on His birthday, felt very sad that they couldn’t see our beloved Lord on His birthday.. The gates which usually open at 4am were not opened till 9:30am and one could understand the mental and physical trauma those devotees would have undergone after being waiting to get in since 3am.

I pray to Bhagawan that this situation may not arise here after and no Sai Brother and sister should feel discarded or rejected. Let every one have blissful darshans and reach greater spiritual heights..I saw many devotees women in particular in tears for not letting them in. Earlier on 22nd November the 27th convocation of Sri Sathya University was celebrated in a grand way in the immediate presence of the DIVINE CHANCELLOR, Sri Sathya Sai Baba. The Chief guest for the occasion was our own Sri.Venkatraman, former Vice Chancellor of Sathya Sai University a house hold name in the Sai Family, who was instrumental in bringing Swami into our house through Radio Sai . Sri Venkatraman called Swami’s university as Kaliyuga Gurukulam. In a speech prepared before hand, he shared the love and affection Swami showered on His students.. It so happened one fine day in Brindavan, that Swami came to see His students. There was a huge construction of Boys hostel going on in those days. A student went to Swami and gave a letter to Swami.Swami after sitting on His chair opened the letter and read. Looking at the boy, Swami asked “can I ask your warden to read this letter aloudâ€, to which boy said, Your wish Swami.. The boy in the letter expressed unhappiness on building a hostel far away from Swami’s residence.. Immediately, chief engineer late Sri Joga Rao was asked to come. Joga Rao said, but Swami it is just on the other side of your house, but boys, in one voice said, “But Swami there is a wall in betweenâ€.This touched Swami’s heart and immediately asked to change the plans and that is why we see boys’ hostel in Brindavan, right next to Swami’s residence.. Swami once visited a Volley ball match played in the college ground. Looking at the boy who was serving the ball, Swami said, see as soon as the boy serves the ball, the boys undergo lot of pain and struggle to make sure that the ball doesn’t touch the ground.in the same way, when I serve you with all the Atma Gnana and it is your duty to take it to the people with full enthusiasm.. Prof. Venkatraman continued to say that many times, Swami takes upon Himself some dangers which the students would undergo. Giving the example of the 1999 Sports meet incident he said, Swami was coming to the stadium in the specially designed chariot. Before getting down, Swami had a fall which was immediately taken care of.. On January 14 (Luckily I was also present on that day when Swami shared this incident in His divine discourse), Swami revealed the secret behind the incident (fall). As soon as Swami entered the stadium, He saw two lorries (trucks) and students were about to do some stunts on it.. Swami sensed a big danger to one of the students who was in the scene which would result in spinal break down. Do save the child, Swami took that on Him. Swami was actually bleeding profusely but the Divince master made sure that no one would notice the bleeding from His robe on to His Feet.. Sri Venkatraman, shared such heart touching incidents with the august gathering before Swami delivered His divine discourse Clad in a maroon red robe, Swami delivered His divine discourse seated on His chair.. Swami started with a beautiful poem.. Khanda khandantara Khyati narjinchina Mahaneeyulanu kanna matru bhoomi (this land of Bharat is the mother land of various people who are renowned all over the world.

This land of Bharath has shown scolarly excellence in the field of art and science. Being born in such a holyland, to safeguard its spiritual riches, it is the responsibility of you boys and girls.. In this Holy Bharath, Forbearance is our strength. Of all the noble acts,adherence to truth is the highest form of penance, This is the land which consideres self respect more than Life. Only in this land of Bharath you will find women like Savitri who have fought with God of death Yama and brought back her dead husband Sathya vantha to life.. Do you find such women today? Indians have forgotten their strength. The plight of Indians is like an elephant who doesn’t know her strength. Just one whip of elephant tail can throw away a person 9 feet away.. It is said that Sathya vada, Dharmam Chara..but now it is Sathyam Vadha (truth is killed) and Dharmam Chera (Dharma has been jailed). When you are born as humans you should be truthful. For Humans Dharma and Sathya are two eyes.. Swami went on to say that For every one Self confidence is very important. One should be fearless always. Self confidence is the foundation, Self satisfaction is the wall, self sacrifice is the roof and self realization is life.. Talking about India Swami said, India is the only place where people are not worried about any attacks. In America , Germany and other countries, they can’t eat well or sleep well. There is fear of bombs always in those countries. But in India , there is no fear of bombs. India will never have any such attacks.

Many students after completing their education go to foreign countries. They come back with spoilt character. There is nothing which is not present in India . This country has provided everything and there is no need to go elsewhere. Many people call Swami to come to their countries. Some even say, we will provide you special planes for You. I DON’T WANT ANY COMFORTS.. I WANT ONLY DEVOTION..

Swami made it clear that He has no enemies. Every one loves Him. Many people may have some misunderstandings about Me but it is only their IMAGINATION.. I have no enemies.. I love all. I am always smiling. Many people think how can I keep smiling? I don’t like castoroil faces.. When you all are happy, I will be happy.

Swami made it clear that VERY SOON the whole world will be united. There won’t be any differences what so ever. It is the political parties which create differences. Ours is only one Party and that is LOVE LOVE LOVE.. Iam always blissful.. I some times use harsh words to correct you but you all know my heart is BUTTER.. so saying our sweet Lord ended His hour long divine discourse, nicely translated by our Prof.Anil Kumar.. With pranams at the Lotus feet of our beloved Lord.. R.Satish Naik.. Puttaparthi..

Jai Sai Ramsatish NaikBrahmanapalli Thanda villageNear PuttaparthiAnantapur Andhra PradeshIndia 515134Tel:91-8555-289327

MOB:9440857872

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Sai Ram dear soul. Thank you so much for this lovely account of the birthday morning and for the truly Divine photos of Our Beloved Lord Sai. Rita.

 

 

 

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Om Sairam dearest Sai Family, Wishing a very happy birthday to all the Swamis all over the world and what a day it was at the Abode of our Beloved Lord. Its been 83 years that Puttaparthi has been witnessing such an auspicious morning.

After a glorious ending to the Sahasra Poorna Chandra Darshana Shanthi Yagna, all devotees were looking forward to the most auspicious festival of our Sai Family.. The Birthday of our Lord, that Lord who neither has a beginning nor an end that Lord, who is beyond time and space, thousands and thousands gathered in Prasanthi Nilayam to celebrate the birthday of our beloved Lord. Swami always says, Everyday is My birthday. .but to please our hearts He celebrates this day and again to remind us that we are here in Human form, for a definite reason… The streets were busy as early as 3am.All the devotees who were staying outside the ashram were lining up at 3am gents to the left of Ganesh Gate and ladies to the right. The ladies line went as far as Swami’s primary school and gents lines touched the Hanuman temple. In side the Ganesha gate was entirely different scene. The Kulwanth hall was jam packed and space next to Ganesha was full and not to forget the lines on the hill top behind Ganesha.. The Kulwanth hall was beautifully decorated to commemorate the 83 years of Advent of our Beloved Lord. The band lead by students from Anantapur Campus were waiting by Swami’s Abode and Swami out of immense grace, blessed all of us with His special Birthday Divine Darshan at 9:45am. The girls from Anantapur campus entered the hall first, followed by primary school girls and boys, the Veda chanting group followed Prasanthi Nailayam students band..

Two eyes were not enough to see our beloved Lord, clad in Pure white robe, having the smile of a innocent child, seated on a bit bigger Mobile Throne to give better darshan to His loving devotees, smiling at every one, wiping His lips with His handkerchief now and then, entered Sai Kulwanth Hall amidst veda chants, nada swaram while four different bands played their music.... It was a long wait for all the devotees seated in Kulwanth hall and with just one look of our beloved Lord, we got back all our energy and forgot all the body pains.. Swami took a full round going past the gents lines also. The path way next to Sai Kulwanth hall was full and the East Prasanthi balcony as usual had maximum capacity to see our Beloved Lord.. Swami then got on to the dais and listend to all bands and later signaled the students to take their seats. Smiling blissfully at every one, Swami then asked for bhajans.. Students sang beautiful bhajans with numbers like, Manishini madhavuniga cheya, madiney Swargamuga mara, Manavudai Avatarinchina Sathya Sai Bhagawanuniki Entha Prema yo Swamiki entha premayo, Needu Sannidi maaku pennidi.. Swami immersed in the ocean of bliss closing His eyes, while these beautiful renderings were going on.. After about 8 bhajans Arathi was given to Swami.. Swami stayed for the whole arathi on the dais, smiling at every one.. and later left to His Abode in the Mobile throne thus ending a beautiful birthday morning.. Outside the Ganesha Gate, the situation was very pitiable.. Many devotees,who had come from far flung areas, to wish our Lord on His birthday, felt very sad that they couldn’t see our beloved Lord on His birthday.. The gates which usually open at 4am were not opened till 9:30am and one could understand the mental and physical trauma those devotees would have undergone after being waiting to get in since 3am.

I pray to Bhagawan that this situation may not arise here after and no Sai Brother and sister should feel discarded or rejected. Let every one have blissful darshans and reach greater spiritual heights..I saw many devotees women in particular in tears for not letting them in. Earlier on 22nd November the 27th convocation of Sri Sathya University was celebrated in a grand way in the immediate presence of the DIVINE CHANCELLOR, Sri Sathya Sai Baba. The Chief guest for the occasion was our own Sri.Venkatraman, former Vice Chancellor of Sathya Sai University a house hold name in the Sai Family, who was instrumental in bringing Swami into our house through Radio Sai . Sri Venkatraman called Swami’s university as Kaliyuga Gurukulam. In a speech prepared before hand, he shared the love and affection Swami showered on His students.. It so happened one fine day in Brindavan, that Swami came to see His students. There was a huge construction of Boys hostel going on in those days. A student went to Swami and gave a letter to Swami.Swami after sitting on His chair opened the letter and read. Looking at the boy, Swami asked “can I ask your warden to read this letter aloudâ€, to which boy said, Your wish Swami.. The boy in the letter expressed unhappiness on building a hostel far away from Swami’s residence.. Immediately, chief engineer late Sri Joga Rao was asked to come. Joga Rao said, but Swami it is just on the other side of your house, but boys, in one voice said, “But Swami there is a wall in betweenâ€.This touched Swami’s heart and immediately asked to change the plans and that is why we see boys’ hostel in Brindavan, right next to Swami’s residence.. Swami once visited a Volley ball match played in the college ground. Looking at the boy who was serving the ball, Swami said, see as soon as the boy serves the ball, the boys undergo lot of pain and struggle to make sure that the ball doesn’t touch the ground.in the same way, when I serve you with all the Atma Gnana and it is your duty to take it to the people with full enthusiasm.. Prof. Venkatraman continued to say that many times, Swami takes upon Himself some dangers which the students would undergo. Giving the example of the 1999 Sports meet incident he said, Swami was coming to the stadium in the specially designed chariot. Before getting down, Swami had a fall which was immediately taken care of.. On January 14 (Luckily I was also present on that day when Swami shared this incident in His divine discourse), Swami revealed the secret behind the incident (fall). As soon as Swami entered the stadium, He saw two lorries (trucks) and students were about to do some stunts on it.. Swami sensed a big danger to one of the students who was in the scene which would result in spinal break down. Do save the child, Swami took that on Him. Swami was actually bleeding profusely but the Divince master made sure that no one would notice the bleeding from His robe on to His Feet.. Sri Venkatraman, shared such heart touching incidents with the august gathering before Swami delivered His divine discourse Clad in a maroon red robe, Swami delivered His divine discourse seated on His chair.. Swami started with a beautiful poem.. Khanda khandantara Khyati narjinchina Mahaneeyulanu kanna matru bhoomi (this land of Bharat is the mother land of various people who are renowned all over the world.

This land of Bharath has shown scolarly excellence in the field of art and science. Being born in such a holyland, to safeguard its spiritual riches, it is the responsibility of you boys and girls.. In this Holy Bharath, Forbearance is our strength. Of all the noble acts,adherence to truth is the highest form of penance, This is the land which consideres self respect more than Life. Only in this land of Bharath you will find women like Savitri who have fought with God of death Yama and brought back her dead husband Sathya vantha to life.. Do you find such women today? Indians have forgotten their strength. The plight of Indians is like an elephant who doesn’t know her strength. Just one whip of elephant tail can throw away a person 9 feet away.. It is said that Sathya vada, Dharmam Chara..but now it is Sathyam Vadha (truth is killed) and Dharmam Chera (Dharma has been jailed). When you are born as humans you should be truthful. For Humans Dharma and Sathya are two eyes.. Swami went on to say that For every one Self confidence is very important. One should be fearless always. Self confidence is the foundation, Self satisfaction is the wall, self sacrifice is the roof and self realization is life.. Talking about India Swami said, India is the only place where people are not worried about any attacks. In America , Germany and other countries, they can’t eat well or sleep well. There is fear of bombs always in those countries. But in India , there is no fear of bombs. India will never have any such attacks.

Many students after completing their education go to foreign countries. They come back with spoilt character. There is nothing which is not present in India . This country has provided everything and there is no need to go elsewhere. Many people call Swami to come to their countries. Some even say, we will provide you special planes for You. I DON’T WANT ANY COMFORTS.. I WANT ONLY DEVOTION..

Swami made it clear that He has no enemies. Every one loves Him. Many people may have some misunderstandings about Me but it is only their IMAGINATION.. I have no enemies.. I love all. I am always smiling. Many people think how can I keep smiling? I don’t like castoroil faces.. When you all are happy, I will be happy.

Swami made it clear that VERY SOON the whole world will be united. There won’t be any differences what so ever. It is the political parties which create differences. Ours is only one Party and that is LOVE LOVE LOVE.. Iam always blissful.. I some times use harsh words to correct you but you all know my heart is BUTTER.. so saying our sweet Lord ended His hour long divine discourse, nicely translated by our Prof.Anil Kumar.. With pranams at the Lotus feet of our beloved Lord.. R.Satish Naik.. Puttaparthi..

Jai Sai Ramsatish NaikBrahmanapalli Thanda villageNear PuttaparthiAnantapur Andhra PradeshIndia 515134Tel:91-8555-289327

MOB:9440857872

 

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