Easwaramma Day Commemoration
Sunday, May 6th, 2012
Bhagawan has often been heard to tell the words, "Do I need to invite you to your own mother's house?" There is no power as magnetic as Mother's love. No wonder then that thousands thronged the Easwaramma – Pedda Venkama Raju Samadhi Mandir on the holy occasion of Easwaramma day. The programme started at 0800hrs simultaneously in both Sai Kulwant Hall and Samadhi Mandir with Vedam and Bhajans respectively.
Many elders of the ashram who have had the blessing of having known and interacted with her in close proximity offered their respects to the Divine Mother. The descendants of the Divine Parents then offered flowers and broke coconuts at the Samadhi. Arati was offered in Samadhi Mandir at 0830hrs after which Sweet Pongal and Tamarind Rice was distributed to the assembly. The added special ingredient of mother's love made the Prasadam even more delicious.
The programme then shifted to Sai Kulwant Hall with 9 cows being brought in a procession led by Panchavadhyam. A total of 54 cows were donated on this auspicious occasion with 9 of them being symbolically given away in the Sai Kulwant hall while the rest was given in the Gokulam. The beneficiaries prostrated at the Sanctum Sanctoram even as Prof Anil Kumar announced their names. The deserving candidates were selected from various nearby villages including Paipalli, Venkatagari, Jagaraju Palli, Gunti Palli, Kambalapalli and so on. The beneficiaries were also offered clothes.
The distribution was followed by Bhajans and Arati.
"I am installed where ever My Glory is sung", is a time tested declaration of Bhagawan and which has been experienced by His devotees across the world. With that theme in mind, Dr. Dwaram Lakshmi enthralled the audience with classical songs in various languages. She started the concert with 'Vathapi Ganapathim' in praise of Lord Ganesha followed by 'Kondalalo Nelakonna' and a special Telugu song on Mother Easwaramma. While her rendition of 'Nagumomu' had everyone swaying, 'Vaishnava Jana To' and 'Krishna Nee Begane' was well applauded.
Sri NemanaVenkata Ramana provided wonderful introductions to the songs with fitting humility. She was accompanied on the violin by Sri B. Narasimha Swamy, Sri Harish Ramachandran on the Mridangam, Sri Mohan Dora on the Tabla and Sri Ratan Chandu on the Tambura. The latter three are alumni of the Sri Sathya Sai Mirpuri College of Music. The highlight of the programme were the special aalaps on Mother Easwaramma and Buddha Purnima specifically composed for the occasion by Sri Prakash Rao.
The performers where honoured with clothes and special gifts with Bhagawan's blessings. On this holy occasion of Easwaramma Day, a recording of Bhagawan's divine discourse was played in the hall where in He questions the youth as to how many are providing their mothers, who are verily their first God, with the love and respect they deserve.Speaking on the principle of Reaction, Reflection and Resound, Bhagawan reminded us to watch our thoughts, words and actions. Bhagawan recounted the spirit of sacrifice and discipline in the personality of Mother Easwaramma with examples from a few incidents during the Summer Course in Brindavan. Inspiring us all to follow the twin doctrines of Selfless Service and Naam Smarana or chanting of the Lord's Matchless Name, Bhagawan concluded His discourse with the Bhajan, 'Hari Bhajana Bina Sukha Shanti Nahin…'
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LIFE – Love Infinite Free Eternal…
Tuesday, May 8th, 2012
What is LIFE all about? Is it a casual occurrence to live and exist without leaving an imprint? or does it have any greater connotations? L-I-F-E is Love Infinite Free Eternal, a whispered Secret from the Creator perfectly echoed by Mother Nature. Memories are wonderful, of the beauty of Life with Bhagawan, living it perfectly as exhibited by Him, learning and discerning, granting LIFE its fullest meaning… a poem from the pen of Ms. Jullie Chaudhuri. Love adds purpose to life,
Love is the meaning of life,
All life was meant to unfurl,
Merge, emerge and swirl as -
Love Infinite Free Eternal…
Love is the meaning of life,
All life was meant to unfurl,
Merge, emerge and swirl as -
Love Infinite Free Eternal…
To love infinitely freely eternally,
To give selflessly,
Unconditionally,
Was the raison d'être for each life form,
When Creation faced its debut and dawn,
A whispered secret,
Unfolding the joy of living,
From Beloved Bhagawan –
Our Creator…
Echoed perfectly,
So perennially,
By Mother Nature,
Where a ceaseless giving continuously saluted Life,
Exuding absolute balance and harmony,
Pursuing the secret perfectly,
A worship so wholesome, a flawless synchronicity…
To give selflessly,
Unconditionally,
Was the raison d'être for each life form,
When Creation faced its debut and dawn,
A whispered secret,
Unfolding the joy of living,
From Beloved Bhagawan –
Our Creator…
Echoed perfectly,
So perennially,
By Mother Nature,
Where a ceaseless giving continuously saluted Life,
Exuding absolute balance and harmony,
Pursuing the secret perfectly,
A worship so wholesome, a flawless synchronicity…
Lightning danced through clouds dark grey,
Roaring sounds, thunder at play,
Raindrops gently embraced the Earth gone dry,
That fragrance of first April showers filled the air well nigh,
Wafting memories of Beloved Mother Sai…
Roaring sounds, thunder at play,
Raindrops gently embraced the Earth gone dry,
That fragrance of first April showers filled the air well nigh,
Wafting memories of Beloved Mother Sai…
I didn't have to shut my eyes,
For the scenes to flash by,
Kulwant Hall, the Divine Presence,
Soulful incantations that made all hearts sigh,
To mingle her music with the ongoing hymns of adoration,
Nature was far from shy -
A gust of cool breeze,
The rustling of leaves,
To enhance the air,
Sending along fragrances of fresh blossoms beyond compare,
She did clap with thunder,
And with lightning streaks she lit the sky,
Raindrops upon the roof –
Drumbeats that did rhythm defy,
Nature performed her own unique adulation of Beloved Mother Sai…
For the scenes to flash by,
Kulwant Hall, the Divine Presence,
Soulful incantations that made all hearts sigh,
To mingle her music with the ongoing hymns of adoration,
Nature was far from shy -
A gust of cool breeze,
The rustling of leaves,
To enhance the air,
Sending along fragrances of fresh blossoms beyond compare,
She did clap with thunder,
And with lightning streaks she lit the sky,
Raindrops upon the roof –
Drumbeats that did rhythm defy,
Nature performed her own unique adulation of Beloved Mother Sai…
Oh! What wondrous moments,
All else ceased to exist,
The Divine Presence, celestial hymns,
This joyful display of Nature heightened the bliss,
Creator and Creation,
So much to learn, so much to discern,
Man tried to compete and stay ahead,
While trying to rush and race,
And in the name of progress,
Ethics erase,
Denigrate the true meaning of life,
Leaving it way behind,
Far removed from the original Divine Design,
Out of sync,
Bereft of link,
Where values persistently diminish and shrink,
Pushing Earth to the brink,
Grabbing, hoarding, greed and strife,
That whispered secret now lay extinct,
Along with it has vanished the base of LIFE…
All else ceased to exist,
The Divine Presence, celestial hymns,
This joyful display of Nature heightened the bliss,
Creator and Creation,
So much to learn, so much to discern,
Man tried to compete and stay ahead,
While trying to rush and race,
And in the name of progress,
Ethics erase,
Denigrate the true meaning of life,
Leaving it way behind,
Far removed from the original Divine Design,
Out of sync,
Bereft of link,
Where values persistently diminish and shrink,
Pushing Earth to the brink,
Grabbing, hoarding, greed and strife,
That whispered secret now lay extinct,
Along with it has vanished the base of LIFE…
To live or to merely exist,
To leave an imprint or remain only a statistic,
It is up to us to voice our choice,
If we leave it till too late,
Colossal regret will be our state,
Time for a reversal of attitude,
A detour, a U-turn, a change of route,
To take up Destiny's offer of another chance,
Alter the steps and be in sync,
Even as we dance the Cosmic Dance…
To leave an imprint or remain only a statistic,
It is up to us to voice our choice,
If we leave it till too late,
Colossal regret will be our state,
Time for a reversal of attitude,
A detour, a U-turn, a change of route,
To take up Destiny's offer of another chance,
Alter the steps and be in sync,
Even as we dance the Cosmic Dance…
Love as Thought is Truth.
Love as Action is Right Conduct.
Love as Understanding is Peace.
Love as Feeling is Non-violence.
Love as Action is Right Conduct.
Love as Understanding is Peace.
Love as Feeling is Non-violence.
Life is Love – enjoy it;
Life is a Challenge – meet it;
Life is a Song – sing it;
Life is a Dream – realize it;
Life is a Game – play it;
Life is a Goal – achieve it.
Life is a Challenge – meet it;
Life is a Song – sing it;
Life is a Dream – realize it;
Life is a Game – play it;
Life is a Goal – achieve it.
Oh! What Marvelous Musings from the Beloved One,
Adding a zing to the word Life unquestionably,
That genuine touch,
A 'worth it' feeling undoubtedly,
Life Is Love -
Love Infinite Free Eternal,
Let us take a cue from Mother Nature,
From our Beloved Creator,
Let us love Life –
Love Infinitely Freely Eternally…
S'a'ilently 'Ad Infinitum'ly …
So says that inner prompting,
Beloved Mother Sai is awaiting,
Patiently waiting,
To herald in such a LIFE,
For you and me…
We mustn't keep the Beloved One waiting, must we?
Adding a zing to the word Life unquestionably,
That genuine touch,
A 'worth it' feeling undoubtedly,
Life Is Love -
Love Infinite Free Eternal,
Let us take a cue from Mother Nature,
From our Beloved Creator,
Let us love Life –
Love Infinitely Freely Eternally…
S'a'ilently 'Ad Infinitum'ly …
So says that inner prompting,
Beloved Mother Sai is awaiting,
Patiently waiting,
To herald in such a LIFE,
For you and me…
We mustn't keep the Beloved One waiting, must we?
II Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavantu II
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