Archive for March, 2012

I Am in Africa…

A quizzical smile, an intent gaze, a hand gesture, every move of Bhagawan is packed with indepth meaning, and every word He utters is suffused with Divine Wisdom, that would not necessarily be transparent to all. A student of Bhagawan’s shares with us one such anecdote that throws light into His unfathomable Divine touch, that crosses the realms of human perceptions. Read on for an account by Sri K. Suresh, an alumnus of Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning as published in Fragrance – A Tale of Love, souvenir brought out by the School of Business Management – Accounts and Finance, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning… Read on…

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Swami The Supreme Saviour

An ardent devotee of Bhagawan, Dr. Narottam Maharaj Alreja has worked in the well known J.J.Hospital, Mumbai as its Superintendent. He joined the Sri Sathya Sai General Hospital, Prasanthi Nilayam as its Superintendent in the year 1975 and served almost his entire life. Dr. Alreja merged at Bhagawan’s Lotus Feet on 18th Feb 2012 in Mumbai. Read on Dr. Alreja’s reflections as published in 80th Birthday Special, Trubute. read more »

Holi in Prasanthi Nilayam…

Holi, one of the most boisterous and colourful festival of India, often celebrated with pompous joy, zeal and enthusiasm all over India was celebrated in Prasanthi Nilayam with much devotional fervour attended by over 700 devotees from the states, Bihar and Jharkhand, on 8th and 9th of March 2012. read more »

Holi hei…echoed Dr. Krishna Kumar Mishra…

Singing aloud with voice ecstatic “Holi Hey!” accomplished Hindustani vocalist Dr. Krishna Kumar Mishra & troupe presented a vibrant Holi evening today on the second and final day of the Holi celebrations in the Divine Abode here in Prasanthi Nilayam. read more »

Deferral of Mandir sessions in the evenings…

As per an announcement made on Wednesday evening, Mandir sessions in the evenings would begin at 1700 hrs., as against 1630 hrs., with Veda chanting, to continue upto 1745 hrs., followed by Bhajans for the next 45 minutes ending the session at 1830 hrs.. w.e.f. March 12, Monday 2012.

Musical Concert on the Holi evening…

Today is Holi, one of the most boisterous and colourful festival of India, often celebrated with pompous joy, zeal and enthusiasm.

The festivity has been a permanent feature in the Prasanthi Festive Calendar ever since year 2005 when Bhagawan graciously read more »

Holi – The Festival Of Colours…

Festive India’s Festival of Colours is back…As holy Holi fever is catching up all around,  a contingent of devotees from the twin states of Bihar and Jharkhand are in Prasanthi Nilayam set to celebrate the festivity in the next two days. There would be two cultural programmes by the state, in the ensuing evenings, on Thursday and Friday respectively.

Rules Of The Road…

When man is the maker of his destiny the road rules that he should adhere to while journeying through is to accept Him as the Charioteer. Once you begin your journey, we can then drive slowly with caution leaving the wheel unto Him that ensures to take us safe to the destination. read more »

Baba – The God Of Bees!

Emphatic statements boasting of one’s faith in God could very well be heard and tested by God ‘in the same coin’. Baba’s ears are everywhere and better watch out, says Ms. Maria St. John of California narrating a thrilling episode of her own….Baba – The God Of Bees! …an extract from Sanathana Sarathi later published under Sai Spiritual Showers.

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Anantapur students offer gratitude to their Founder Chancellor

Outgoing students of Under Graduate, Post Graduate, B.Ed and M Phil of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Anantapur Campus arrived in Prasanthi Nilayam to seek blessings of Bhagawan before their final exams.

“How can it be said that Bhagawan’s Darshan is history when He wakes us up every morning as the Sun, caresses us as the Breeze and provides fragrance as the Flower”, questioned a student at the start of the 45 minute presentation to their ever near, ever dear and ever here Lord. The programme consisted of songs interspersed with commentary, poems , experiences and expressions of gratitude to Bhagawan.The rendering was in English, Hindi and Telugu.Though gratitude was the underlying theme of the programme, the students also displayed their deep understanding and faith in Bhagawan with some inspirational wisdom. read more »