The River Godavari's Prayer

[Guest guest]

Sai Ram Seekers of GodThis morning after an especially beautiful Darshan, I attended Anil Kumar's inspiring lecture. He spoke about the Exceptional program presented by the Hill people of Godavari, their innocence and great devotion for our Lord Sai. Apparently, Swami visited them in the 1960's, the Sai organization has since built roads, schools, medical facilities in that region and of course the marvel of this century: the great water drinking project was implemented in this area. Professor Kumar elaborated on one particular song they presented which poetically depicted the River Godavari praying to Bhagavan to come visit her again, saying in so many words that she has not forgotten His Divine Mahimas and leelas performed on the her blessed banks.The eloquent talk also covered Prof. Kumar's recent visit to South America and noted that

a compilation of the Sunday talks and this visit is presented in a new book just hot off the press entitled, "Sai The Indweller."Anil Kumar concluded his lecture, with a wonderful reminder of how we are all essentially divine, using the example of the sun and the moon with clouds covering them, our sadhana is what helps us to realize our essential brilliant nature, burning off the layer of clouds or ignorance allowing us realize our full splendor. Yesterday evening, as mentioned above we all enjoyed a lovely program presented by the Hill people of Godavari. Lively dance routines were performed in front of Bhagavan Baba. Swami presented the performers with white cloth and saris.This morning Darshan although packed with devotees, I was wondrously able to get sweet seating in the exit aisle. Swami entered showering charming smiles He looked at our side of the aisle and once again the same adorable blessed child came and up to Him

and received a packet of vibhuti. He blessed the colossal gathering with His magnificent form and sat out directly for bhajans.I prayed for a friend who has been sick with kidney problems, please everyone include her in your prayers, Veena Sundararaman.Swami blessed us again with raised hands and as He drifted past our exit aisle His eyes swept across the front section granting them exquisite eye darshan.Everyone have a Sai saturated day.Lots of Premasonya ki