DELHI DARSHAN UPDATE (DAY 2) APRIL 10, 2010

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Om Sairam dearest Sai Family

The second day of Swami’s Delhi visit was completely divine yet another beautiful day. Swami showered grace in abundance on all of us and the Delhi people were deeply touched by His kind gesture.

The morning darshan was in Lodhi Road, Sri Sathya Sai International center. All the 3000 plus devotees were seated in the little darshan area by 7am.The whole area is very well put up. Delhi is boiling hot now and there was a cloth roofing in the darshan area. There were also fans put up which was very nice.

After about 30 minutes of Veda chanting, the bhajans started at 9am. Ladies and gents were singing bhajans in turns and the whole atmosphere was fully charged and all eyes glued to the entrance of Swami’s Delhi Abode.

Swami’s abode is right next to the darshan hall and we feel as if we are almost THERE when you are seated in darshan here in Delhi. Words are not enough to appreciate the hard work put in by the Delhi Sathya Sai Organisation and especially Mr. Cheema who has been working tirelessly for the success of this trip.

Swami’s trip to a place is not a small thing. There need to be very very apt co-ordination between many things be it the local government, police, municipal authorities etc. People who have worked under the direct supervision know how APT and accurate one has to be when it comes to Swami.Swami blessed the gathering at about 10:45am. Swami came out in His car chair and went the little dais. Swami was seated on the dais for about 15 minutes after which arathi was given to Swami and Swami then blessed the Prasad for distribution.

Swami then moved to the adjacent building in the compound. Little school children had a small dance programme with theme “Unity†and after 30 minutes or so Swami retired to His abode after granting padanamaskars, blessing to some devotees. Swami’s Delhi darshans are not like Prasanthi, Kodai or whitefield where in He moves among the devotees. Here in Delhi, AS OF NOW He is just coming on to the dais and on the way to the dais, some devotees are getting chance for sparshan and sambhashan to others it is only darshan which itself is a rare privilege.

In the morning, Sri.S.K.Birla, Sri.Sunil Mittal, the CEO of AIRTEL took Swami’s blessings.

Evening Darshan:

The whole of Delhi was looking forward to evening darshan as it was open for general public. The DDA grounds where the evening darshan was scheduled, attracted lots of crowd. The ground is almost one and half size of our hill view stadium in Parthi. There was a huge dais put up for Swami.

The crowd were let in after 2pm. There were atleast 500 to 600 sevadals on duty along with hundreds of police. As it was in the mid day, the sun was showing His power. It was very very hot. The Delhi Sai organization has done its best to make every one happy. Green carpet was put up and all the devotees were asked to sit on the ground. The top of the seating area was covered and that saved us from perspiring. There were large table fans put up and sevadals were running with 200 ml water packets quenching the thirst of devotees.

The gathering would have been some where close to 75000 devotees, men and women, children and old. Before Swami’s arrival, bhajans were sung. Inbetween the bhajans there were so many announcements about missing children, family members etc. There were about 10 fire engines ready in case of any mis happening. A large team of doctors and paramedical were also ready to help the devotees. The atmosphere was completely charged up. Being in Parthi, I many times take Swami’s darshan for granted. After seeing these thousands to just have a glimpse of our Bhagawan, I felt very touched.

The stage as I said was huge. The stage was made of maroon cloth on the outer side and on the inside there was a huge symbol of bright shining sun. Swami arrived at the venue at 6pm from behind the stage. There were huge screens put up for live video darshan and it was just amazing.

As soon as Swami came on to the dais, Swagatam song was sung and after wards Swami was wheeled down the dais. We all were thinking that Swami would come in between the devotees but Swami was actually making way for a beautiful play to start. Swami sat in a position where in He was facing more towards the stage (drama) and a tiny bit towards the devotees.

A beautiful play by tiny tots was enacted. The play was based on human values, respect for elders and more importantly wise usage of money.

The story revolved around a grand ma and her little grand son Gautam whose parents died in an accident. Grand ma is a tailor and inspite of her old age and unable to walk she stitches clothes to make her living and also give education to her grand son. One day all the school children decide to go to fair. Poor Gautam didn’t have any money. Grand ma after much difficulty manages to give 40 rupees to the child. After the child goes to the fair, he sees all the attractions there. Sweets, circus, balloons,magic show, ice creams etc. He also sees other children buying toys, sweets etc. His friends laugh at him and call him a miser for not spending money. poor Gautam bears all the evil talk and finally he comes to a shop where the shopkeeper is selling walking stick. He goes upto the shop keeper and asks for the price of the best walking stick and the shop keeper says 120

rupees. Gautam is surprised and says 120 rupees is too much. The shop keeper then says ok I will give for 100 rupees and that is the last price. Poor Gautam starts thinking now.He takes 40 rupees from his pocket and gives it to the shopkeeper. The shopkeeper initially says no but later on realizes the noble intention behind it and gives sells the same for 40 rupees.

Happily he goes home and grandma asks Gautam as what he ate, where he played, what he saw etc . and when Gautam shows the walking stick, grandma is very touched. She replies if all the grand children have this love and sacrifice there won’t be any elderly people in tears.

The whole drama was fantastic, with nice light effects, the music was excellent. Needless to say the grand ma and Gautam characters were highlight of the show. Swami was very touched by their acting. The fair reminded of Swami’s story in His childhood where in He was in a similar situation.

Swami then went upto the children, who were about 150 of them with dancers, support artists etc and blessed them with a group photograph.

It was 7pm by then and Swami left for His Delhi Abode in Sri Sathya Sai International Center thus ending yet another beautiful day and the devotees were thrilled to see our beloved Lord in their own DELHI..

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Om Sairam dearest Sai Family The second day of Swami’s Delhi visit was completely divine yet another beautiful day. Swami showered grace in abundance on all of us and the Delhi people were deeply touched by His kind gesture. The morning darshan was in Lodhi Road, Sri Sathya Sai International center. All the 3000 plus devotees were seated in the little darshan area by 7am.The whole area is very well put up. Delhi is boiling hot now and there was a cloth roofing in the darshan area. There were also fans put up which was very nice. After about 30 minutes of Veda chanting, the bhajans started at 9am. Ladies and gents were singing bhajans in turns and the whole atmosphere was fully charged and all eyes glued to the entrance of Swami’s Delhi Abode. Swami’s abode is right next to the darshan hall and we feel as if we are almost THERE when you are seated in darshan here in Delhi. Words are not enough to appreciate the hard work put in by the Delhi Sathya Sai Organisation and especially Mr. Cheema who has been working tirelessly for the success of this trip. Swami’s trip to a place is not a small thing. There need to be very very apt co-ordination between many things be it the local government, police, municipal authorities etc. People who have worked under the direct supervision know how APT and accurate one has to be when it comes to Swami.Swami blessed the gathering at about 10:45am. Swami came out in His car chair and went the little dais. Swami was seated on the dais for about 15 minutes after which arathi was given to Swami and Swami then blessed the Prasad for distribution. Swami then moved to the adjacent building in the compound. Little school children had a small dance programme with theme “Unity†and after 30 minutes or so Swami retired to His abode after granting padanamaskars, blessing to some devotees. Swami’s Delhi darshans are not like Prasanthi, Kodai or whitefield where in He moves among the devotees. Here in Delhi, AS OF NOW He is just coming on to the dais and on the way to the dais, some devotees are getting chance for sparshan and sambhashan to others it is only darshan which itself is a rare privilege. In the morning, Sri.S.K.Birla, Sri.Sunil Mittal, the CEO of AIRTEL took Swami’s blessings. Evening Darshan: The whole of Delhi was looking forward to evening darshan as it was open for general public. The DDA grounds where the evening darshan was scheduled, attracted lots of crowd. The ground is almost one and half size of our hill view stadium in Parthi. There was a huge dais put up for Swami. The crowd were let in after 2pm. There were atleast 500 to 600 sevadals on duty along with hundreds of police. As it was in the mid day, the sun was showing His power. It was very very hot. The Delhi Sai organization has done its best to make every one happy. Green carpet was put up and all the devotees were asked to sit on the ground. The top of the seating area was covered and that saved us from perspiring. There were large table fans put up and sevadals were running with 200 ml water packets quenching the thirst of devotees. The gathering would have been some where close to 75000 devotees, men and women, children and old. Before Swami’s arrival, bhajans were sung. Inbetween the bhajans there were so many announcements about missing children, family members etc. There were about 10 fire engines ready in case of any mis happening. A large team of doctors and paramedical were also ready to help the devotees. The atmosphere was completely charged up. Being in Parthi, I many times take Swami’s darshan for granted. After seeing these thousands to just have a glimpse of our Bhagawan, I felt very touched. The stage as I said was huge. The stage was made of maroon cloth on the outer side and on the inside there was a huge symbol of bright shining sun. Swami arrived at the venue at 6pm from behind the stage. There were huge screens put up for live video darshan and it was just amazing. As soon as Swami came on to the dais, Swagatam song was sung and after wards Swami was wheeled down the dais. We all were thinking that Swami would come in between the devotees but Swami was actually making way for a beautiful play to start. Swami sat in a position where in He was facing more towards the stage (drama) and a tiny bit towards the devotees. A beautiful play by tiny tots was enacted. The play was based on human values, respect for elders and more importantly wise usage of money. The story revolved around a grand ma and her little grand son Gautam whose parents died in an accident. Grand ma is a tailor and inspite of her old age and unable to walk she stitches clothes to make her living and also give education to her grand son. One day all the school children decide to go to fair. Poor Gautam didn’t have any money. Grand ma after much difficulty manages to give 40 rupees to the child. After the child goes to the fair, he sees all the attractions there. Sweets, circus, balloons,magic show, ice creams etc. He also sees other children buying toys, sweets etc. His friends laugh at him and call him a miser for not spending money. poor Gautam bears all the evil talk and finally he comes to a shop where the shopkeeper is selling walking stick. He goes upto the shop keeper and asks for the price of the best walking stick and the shop keeper

says 120

rupees. Gautam is surprised and says 120 rupees is too much. The shop keeper then says ok I will give for 100 rupees and that is the last price. Poor Gautam starts thinking now.He takes 40 rupees from his pocket and gives it to the shopkeeper. The shopkeeper initially says no but later on realizes the noble intention behind it and gives sells the same for 40 rupees. Happily he goes home and grandma asks Gautam as what he ate, where he played, what he saw etc . and when Gautam shows the walking stick, grandma is very touched. She replies if all the grand children have this love and sacrifice there won’t be any elderly people in tears. The whole drama was fantastic, with nice light effects, the music was excellent. Needless to say the grand ma and Gautam characters were highlight of the show. Swami was very touched by their acting. The fair reminded of Swami’s story in His childhood where in He was in a similar situation. Swami then went upto the children, who were about 150 of them with dancers, support artists etc and blessed them with a group photograph. It was 7pm by then and Swami left for His Delhi Abode in Sri Sathya Sai International Center thus ending yet another beautiful day and the devotees were thrilled to see our beloved Lord in their own DELHI.. With pranams at the Lotus feet of our beloved Lord,R.Satish NaikSend free SMS to your Friends on Mobile from your Messenger. Download Now! http://messenger./download.php

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