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GOOD NEWS! As per latest information received by us on
26.10.2009 Swami has extended his stay in Mumbai by one more day. i.e. upto 2nd
November 09. Please visit this site for the latest updated programme of the
Divine Visit of Bhagawan....Sai Ram
Aum Sri Sairam
Just left for Hadshi this evening. The distance covered
from Dharmakshetra to Hadshi was approximately 140 kms and it took us a clear
three hours drive by car to reach Chinmaya Vibhooti, about 3 kms away from
Panduranga Kshetra, where we are staying .
A lots of devotees from Mumbai have arrived and are put
up at Chinmaya Vibhooti and Girivan in Hadshi.
We could see the beautiful lighting arrangements of
Pandurang Kshetra which was much further up on the hilltop while we drove to
our cottage at Chinmaya Vibhooti. The view was all the more beautiful since we
drove on the dark road. The brilliance of the lights around the mandir and
Swami's residence was just awesome.
The devotees of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba from
Mumbai were thrilled to hear that Bhagawan has extended his stay for one more
day i.e upto 2nd November, 2009. While, it was originally planned to have only
two darshans for Mumbai public, on Bhagwan's visit to Mumbai, it was later
announced that Swami had agreed to stay for one more day in Mumbai-verily, a
topping on the ice-cream. Yes, Swami has agreed to stay for further one more
day. Maybe a spoon of honey to be added to the toppings on the ice cream would
just be a wholesome meal for the devotees of Mumbai (in terms of Swami's last
visit to Mumbai on 1st June, 2001) who have been looking forward to His visit
for a very, very long time.
As per latest announcement made officially by the Sri
Sathya Sai Seva Organisation Maharashtra , the noted renowned vocalist Shri
Sonu Nigam will be offering devotional songs at the Divine Lotus Feet on 31st
October, 2009, at Bombay Exhibition Centre, NSE Complex, at the Air-conditioned
Hall No 1, Western Express Highway Goregaon (East), Mumbai.
On 1st November, 2009, no cultural programme has been
announced. Instead there would only be Divine Darshan and Bhajans at Gandhi
Maidan (Jamboree Maidan) G M Bhosale Marg Opp BDD Chawls , Worli Naka at 9 am..
On the same evening it has been announced that a
musical programme would be held at CCI Lawns, Brabourne Stadium, Veer Nariman
Road, Churchgate. The entrance to the venue is from Churchgate.
Rahul Sharma son of noted Santoor Player Pandit Shiv
Kumar Sharma and his fusion group will be performing before Bhagawan Sri Sathya
Sai Baba on the CCI Lawns at 5 pm. The CCI Lawns has a capacity to hold over
15000 people. The CCI ground has always been my favourite venue. During my
college days, my Dad used to take me there to watch the match. I have played on
this ground and have fond memories of the same. And now with Bhagawan giving
darshan here, I too hope it will add to my cherished memories. Incidentally
this is the second time that Bhagawan will be giving darshan to the public at
the CCI Lawns. The last time Bhagawan visited the CCI Ground was in the year
1984.
Will keep you all informed in brief about the events in
Hadshi tomorrow, with Bhagawan's arrival with his students and staffs. About 48
people in the group are expected to accompany Bhagawan
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Morning Darshan - Wednesday, 28th October, 2009
This morning in Hadshi it was very pleasant and cool,
unlike Mumbai where the humidity is very high. The entire area around Hadshi is
very fertile, green and beautiful, surrounded by mountains and a lake. In the
afternoon, it becomes warm and dry.
Thousands of people have gathered here for Swami's
Darshan at Pandurang Kshetra. Swami gave a very brief car darshan for about 5-7
minutes. Veda Chantings started as soon as Swami entered the mandap which was
beautifully decorated for Him. He was welcomed with floral offerings by Jadhav
family members which he accepted lovingly. Swami's car entered the mandap
around 12.10 pm. There was also a Dindi Procession from Ganesh Temple. Only the
lucky few on one side of the mandap were able to get a glimpse of Bhagawan's
face as He was seated inside the car. The devotees on the other side were not
able to get proper darshan. Though we are ageing day by day, Swami's face is
eternally youthful. This is because He is Purity Personified. For those who are
pure in heart, they shall always remain young.
Due to networking problems, most of the mobile
connections do not work here. Only Idea Mobile Phones were working. All
photographs covering the entire events will be shown to you , once we arrive in
Mumbai since most of the data card belonging to various networking companies
are not able to get the connections through the internet.. Please also do log
in to www.srisathyasai.in where our Mumbai team is covering all events of
Swami's visit in Hadshi and Mumbai.
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Evening Darshan - Wednesday, 28th October, 2009
People from all over Maharashtra flocked here at
Pandurang Kshetra to have darshan of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. My personal
estimate about the number of people who came here for Bhagawan's Divine Darshan
would definitely be between 25000 to 30000 in numbers
Sai Krishna has come to give Ananda to one and all
irrespective of caste or creed. He has come to heal our hearts and fill them
with love, love and only love.
The programme started at around 5 pm with Bhajans by
Pune Samithis. Bhagawan arrived around 6.05 pm and He was here till 7.25 pm.
People today had a much satisfying darshan for a longer
time, and they took all the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of His Form and the
aura of His Love embracing one and all. One could see blissful and happy smiles
on the faces of the people, after the programme concluded.
Soulful bhajans were sung by Nitin Mukesh, Kavita
Krishnamurthy and Sapna Mukherjee. Around eight bhajans were sung between them.
Bhagawan was reluctant to leave the dais. One could see Swami enjoying the
bhajans. At times, His Hand would even move to the beat of the music. At the
end of the musical programme ,Swami blessed all the artists and musicians with
gifts.
After Aarti ,Swami retired for the day.
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Morning Darshan - Thursday, 29th October, 2009
Today morning, there were three places in Pandurang
Kshetra where the Murthi Sthapana and Pranprathistha of Lord Siddhivinayak, Sri
Shirdi Sai Baba and Sri Vitthal Rukmini was to be consecrated at Divine Hands
of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba
Bhagawan arrived around 9.10 am ,and first blessed the
idol of Lord Siddhivinayak, He was here for the Murthi Sthapana for almost 15
minutes. Later, Bhagwan gave darshan to the vast crowd assembled in the lawns .
A lot of devotees from Mumbai, Pune and other neighboring areas thronged to
have a glimpse of Bhagawan. And Bhagawan did not disappointment them.
Immediately ,after the Murthi Sthapana of Lord Vitthal
Rukmini, Bhagawan sat in full view of the public for almost half an hour. Some
lovely Vithala bhajans were being played in the background. At a close
distance, one could feel that He was enjoying the bhajans very much. In between
He too blessed a number of people sitting around Him including past Home
Minister for Govt. of India, Sri Shivraj Patil and the renowned santoor player
Pandit Shivkumar Sharma and his family.
Later Bhagawan blessed the idol of Shirdi Sai and
Vitthal Rukmini . Bhagawan, then went to the adjoining lawn where the havan was
being performed by the pandits. Bhagawan added large spoonfuls of oil into the
havan while the vedic rituals was heard in the background.
Bhagawan then retired to his residence around 11 am
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Evening Darshan - Thursday, 29th October, 2009
The crowd for the Divine Discourse was much larger than
yesterday evening, Bhagawan arrived at Pandurang Kshetra around 6 pm. There was
a short speech by the All India President Sri Srinivasan who spoke in Hindi
and said that Bhagawan was very happy with the work done by Sri Sathya Sai Seva
Organisation, Maharashtra. He said that only when the state turns into Sai
Rashtra ,then only it can become real Maharashtra. There was also a short talk
in Marathi by Nishikant
Baba began His discourse and spoke about Love & Atman.
The text of the full discourse should be released soon. The discourse
translated in English and Marathi simultaneously lasted for almost an hour
before He retired for the day. The evening program concluded around 7.45 pm
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Morning Darshan - Friday, 30th October, 2009
Swami was escorted to the stage, with a red umbrella
being held above Him, due to the strong sunlight. He reached the stage at 11.05
am while the Parthi Boys were singing melodious bhajans. Swami also gave chance
to the bal vikas children to sing few bhajans, and he seemed to be enjoying the
devotional singing of the little ones.
The morning programme concluded at 11.45 am with the
Aarti.
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Evening Darshan - Friday, 30th October, 2009
"The Little Champs" - three girls and two boys gave a
heart rending performance in the presence of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
These five "Little Champs" have performed in Marathi TV Channels.
Bhagawan arrived on the stage around 6.15 pm. The group
of the above "Famous Five Little Champs" sang three devotional songs each.
Bhagawan asked them to sing one more song and they all sang together. It
finally added up to a total of 16 songs . Truly, one of the most memorable
performance we all had witnessed today..
Each of the children had the opportunity to touch His
feet a number of times. Swami gave lots of love and time to them. Some of the
singers even requested Swami if He could bless their little brother and sister.
Swami lovingly accepted these requests and even pinched some of the children on
the cheeks.
"The Little Champs" and the musicians were given
mementos by Bhagawan.
The program concluded around 7.50 pm by offering to
Aarti to Swami who sat throughout the Aarti.
Bhagawan will be leaving Hadshi for Mumbai tomorrow
morning. And we are all waiting for Him to bless the city of Mumbai.
We shall be putting up the photos very soon.......
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http://www.dharmakshetra.org.in/
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