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Christmas Evening with Western Classical Offering…

From the Eve of anticipatory rejoice on the Birth Of The Bundle Of Joy Of Mother Mary to the Joyous Christmas Morning Of Celebrations Of The Advent…As the Christmas in Prasanthi Nilayam transcended into the evening today, there was an exciting session in the offing, filled with a ‘straight-from-the-heart’ speech, a Western Classical Concert and not the least, an exhilarating Divine discourse. read more »

Holy Christmas Morning In Prasanthi Nilayam…

Christmas has come! …And along with came the story of the unmatched glory of the Heavenly Father and His Messenger Son – Jesus, heralding the Advent Of The Son. As the world over the grand occasion is being celebrated in gaiety and piety today, with unmatched extravaganza, Prasanthi Nilayam, the Supreme Abode Of The Heavenly Father set off in the day-break with its Christmas Drill in style, singing Carols at the Sanctum Sanctorum. The team of International singers sang 9 hymns, all in praise of the Father-Son-Duo. read more »

Christmas Eve In Prasanthi Nilayam…

Hundreds of choristers from over 35 ‘United Nations’ joined with a ‘United Voice’ presenting International Christmas Choir on the auspicious Christmas Eve, this evening in Prasanthi Nilayam. Quite  distinct from celebrations around the world, Prasanthi Nilayam has a unique style of celebrating Christmas, as guided by Bhagawan ‘HimSelf’.  Christmas in Prasanthi always begins in typical Indian style, with 3 Omkars, only to evolve into gentle ‘Western’. read more »

When He Guided…

It is said, “…when the disciple is ready, the Master appears.”  When a long-time sadhaka at revered Ramana Maharshi’s Feet, Swami Abhedananda, was caught in a spiritual tangle, unable to bail himself out of ‘confusion’, he  prayed to Bhagawan, vide a letter to Prof N. Kasturi, seeking guidance… and He responded… read more »

When He Was Challenged…

What happens when you challenge The One Who Is beyond all reckonings, most mysterious… call Him ‘All-Mighty’??? When humans cannot reckon with such ‘Almighty’ deals, he get pushed to the receiving end, leaving profound lessons to the world, of the ever incomprehensible mystery of That Supreme Divinity. An incident from the life of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, as chronicled by His biographer-cum-translator Prof N Kasturi. read more »

Chariot Procession and Jhoola Mahotsavam…

The Monarch of the Cosmos when chose to bless Mother Earth and her populace, He has countless recreational avenues set for the benefit of His devout followers. 23rd November and its greater glory is one such occasion, undoubtedly incomparable. read more »

Happy Birthday In Prasanthi Nilayam…

The Unique Graciousness That heard the collective plea of unbounded intensity when chose to answer, responded in a most incomparable fashion, descending HimSelf with Almighty powers – revealing HimSelf as The Lord Of All Gods… Sarvadevataateeta Swarupa. …And the dotted day  was 23rd November 1926. read more »

23rd November 1926…Celebrating An Incredible Blessing…

Unique Graciousness of the Greater Heaven in response to the yearning intense of multitudes resulted in what can be called The Supreme Advent, on the 23rd Day Of November, 90 winters ago.  As the day dawns in a few hours from now, Sri Jullie Chaudhuri catches up with the pulse of what can be called - the Immeasurable Heavenly Blessing , singing paeans unto Him… The Lord Supreme. A poetic offering on the auspicious occasion of The Advent Of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai. read more »

Rang-e-Mohabbat… An Inspiring Convocation Drama…

When the whole world seems to be going upside down, depriving one, then one tends to raise his hands up, seeking solace in Him and Him alone and it is at this moment, God walks into the hapless one, adding His charisma of splendorous hues… As the 35th Annual Convocation Drama of SSSIHL unfolded today, it was this enticing ‘Colour Of Love’ that was in the offing this evening here, in Prasanthi Nilayam. The presentation was entitled, Rang-e-Mohabbat. read more »

XXXV Annual Convocation Of SSSIHL…

Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (Deemed to be University) held its 35th Annual Convocation at Sai Kulwant Hall, Prasanthi Nilayam in the Divine Presence at 10:30 a.m. As the university turns thirty-five, the event is a testimony of how the education model, based on values-based education at the university level has stood the test of time and continues to thrive. read more »