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The Lord Who wrote a Divine Treatise on Meditation, titled Dhyana Vahini,
with His Divine Fore vision had planted a small sapling on the idyllic hillock
at the eastern side of Prasanthi Mandir five decades ago, precisely on the 29th
June 1959. Bhagawan then declared that Yogis who have reached a certain stage
of spiritual progress will automatically come to know of this tree and the
mystic plate of inscription, materialized by Him on the Chitravati banks, and
they will be drawn by the mysterious force of these toward the meditation grove
which will then fully justify its name! This epochal Meditation Tree turned 53
today.
Commemorating the occasion, a function was held atop the Hill, in the
Meditation Grove this morning, attended by Senior Trust Members, officials,
students and devotees.
With the special ritualistic offering commenced and continued close to
0930 hrs. in the morning, a steady stream of devotees arrived post Bhajans and
Mangala Arathi in the Mandir, comfortably occupying slots at various vantage
points upon the hill behind the grove, and the area around, watching the
proceedings.
After the special ‘Vruksha Puja’ even as Veda chanting by the officiating
priest continued, students chanted Sai Ashtotharam that was followed by Arathi
to the Tree. Three Bhajans followed, that began specially invoking Bhagawan
with the particular Ashtothara Namavali referring Him to ‘Vatavriksha
Pratishtapaka’, One Who planted the Meditation Tree. The programme culminated
with Mangala Arathi at 10:30 hrs. Prasadam was distributed to the entire
assembly.
As part of the developmental plan, the first phase of facelift of this
grove has been completed. Fenced around with lighting poles, the grove now has
a tiled circular space around where devotees can sit and meditate, at ease.
Tiled steps have been laid, leading to the grove from the road, and
facilitating wheel-chaired as well aged devotees, a tiled ramp has also been
provided leading to the grove.
Also read :- Meditation Tree turns 53
Ganesha Idol Installed…
Friday, June 29th, 2012
Earlier, in an another auspicious function held in the morning, the
Gopuram gate entrance got an enhancement par excellence when a statue of Lord
Ganesha was installed this morning welcoming the devotees to Prasanthi Nilayam.
The rituals started at 1900 hrs. last evening, the 28th of June 2012. After
the Kalasa Stapana, a variety of Homams including the Sthala Shudhi Homam,
Navagraha Homam, Ganapathi Homam etc., were performed. The idol and the kalasa
which will adorn the top of the shrine were then immersed in sacred water
before being installed in their sanctified positions. At 0530 hrs., to the
sounds of Panchavadyam and Vedic invocations, the veil was removed and devotees
assembled were advised to have Darshan of the Lord through a mirror placed in
front of the shrine before looking at the idol directly.
The Poornahuti of the homams performed the previous day was then
conducted with all auspiciousness. The event was then paused as the the
nagarasankirtan passed by sanctifying the atmosphere with the most powerful
energy, the sound of the Divine Name.
The ritwiks then consecrated the Kalasam with worship and ablutions
before shifting their attentions to the Master of the Mind Who sits atop the
restless senses whose effect He has reduced to the size of a mouse. The
Elephant Faced One, the Rider of the mouse Mushika, the Remover of Obstacles,
the Auspicious One who is always worshipped first, Lord Ganesha was then
lovingly bathed in a variety of traditional items including milk, honey,
fruits, tender coconut and so on before being adorned with floral garlands,
sandal and vermilion. As part of the ritual, Go Puja was done to a pair of cow
and calf brought from Sri Sathya Sai Gokulam.
Mangala Arati was then offered to the most beautiful form. One could not
but recollect the various festivals, functions, events and even simple loving
interactions that this particular form has witnessed when placed in the Sai
Kulwant Hall, adorning the backdrop of the Seat Of The Divine!
Prasadam including Sweet Pongal and modak were offered to all assembled
on the occasion.
Later, in the morning at around 0815 hrs., a new exit gate next to the
existing Ganesh gate, opposite Chitravati Road, was inaugurated for the
convenience of devotees who exit Ashram by foot. The short ceremony was marked
with lighting the lamp and breaking of coconuts.
In the evening, announcement was made on the Ashadi Ekadashi programme,
scheduled for tomorrow morning. The Dindi procession will march into the Sai
Kulwant Hall at 8:20 am that will be followed by a Dance offering, depicting
Ganapathi by the Nasik group of devotees. A dance drama entitled “Master The
Mind, Be A Mastermind” will follow next, staged by the Youth of Mumbai. In the
evening Sri Geet Sagar & Team will offering at Bhagawan’s Lotus Feet.
II Samasta Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu II
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