Guest guest Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 May 2, 2008 – Swami Returns to Puttaparthi Inscrutable are the ways of the Lord. When Swami gave His Discourse on May 1, 2008 , nobody in Brindavan imagined that Swami would leave for Puttaparthi the next day! Yet on May 2, as early as 6.45 a.m. Swami left Brindavan for Prasanthi Nilayam. Who knows whose prayer pulled Him to Puttaparthi! Swami’s short and sweet trip to Brindavan ended, and Puttaparthi was alive again! The summer of 2008, for the devotees, in Puttaparthi was rare and most blessed. With Swami back in their midst and showering on them blessings in bounty, the heat of the summer did not seem to bother. Crowds swelled up on the streets for a glimpse... A canopy of flage to usher in the Lord... May 6, 2008 – Easwaramma Day Celebrations It was a very special occasion in Puttaparthi for more than one reason. Foremost of all was the fact that Swami was physically present in Puttaparthi for Easwaramma Day after a gap of more than 20 years. Swami had been to Brindavan for about a week and had returned to Puttaparthi on May 2. The question doing rounds was, "Why did Swami go suddenly to Brindavan for such a short break?" As the sun rose to usher in a beautiful morning on May 6, it became evident that the question should have been, "Why did Swami leave Brindavan so suddenly?" for which the answer seemed to be, "To be at Puttaparthi for the day commemorating His beloved Divine Mother." The past few days saw a lot of activity gearing up for Easwaramma Day which is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Sai families the world over. Swami had expressed His wish to Grace the Samadhi (holy mausoleum) of Mother Easwaramma on the occasion. The narrow alley leading up to the Samadhi had been cleaned and paved on either sides with decorations by Sevadal volunteers. All the shops were closed as the owners all lined up along the lane to glimpse their beloved Lord who would be Gracing their lane after such a long gap. The Samadhi too wore a festive look with festoons and buntings suspended everywhere. A huge portrait of the blessed Mother adorned the wall in the Samadhi and there were multicoloured flowers everywhere. The street leading to the samsdhi A red carpet welcome awaits HIM At about 9am Swami set out to the Samadhi. Swami was received at the beginning of the Samadhi road by a procession consisting of students chanting the Vedas and ladies carrying holy items of worship. Swami drove gently into the Samadhi premises and then came out of the car. The procession leading Swami Swami alights amidst bhajans and pranaams... The path leading into the Samadhi had been filled with flowers on a red carpet. The students' bhajan group had assembled and they continuously sang bhajans which highlighted the grandeur of mothering the Avatar of the age. Swami alighted from the car and went inside the Samadhi in the chair. Once inside, He first told the priest to light the lamps that had been placed there. As they were lit, Swami, moved to the gents side of the Samadhi, as all the ladies moved on to the side where Mother Easwaramma's Samadhi lay. Swami, then, handed over a silk dhoti and a silk saree to be placed on the Samadhi. All the elders and seniors then paid their respects to the Divine Parents. Swami sat watching as one by one, the elders, came forward and placed garlands and silk clothes. (SHARING WITH SAI LOVE) RAM. Ram ChuganiKobe, Japanrgcjp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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