Below is a Video link of a Wonderful Programme of Late.Pandit Bhimsen Joshi in the Divine Presence during the Summer Course in 1970 in Brindavan, Whitefield..He sang this same abang during Swami's 50th Birthday celebrations..a Wonderful rare Video :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qVCUY0Skfs&feature=share Shri.Bhimsen Joshi was a very Ardent Devotee of Swami, He came to Prasanthi Nilayam many times to have Darshan and to perform before the Lord. Below is a Wonderful Interview he once gave to a Marathi Daily in which he spoke wonderfully about Swami : Q : When did you first have Swami's Darshan ? Panditji : I had Baba's first darshan at the residence of the renowned singer Smt. Hirabai Barodekar. In His Divine presence I sang a bhajan also. After that I had several opportunities of visiting Puttaparthi to have his darshans and to sing bhajans in His presence. Q. When did you have the experience of Baba's divine powers? Ans. I have myself seen Baba performing many miracles. I have seen Swami creating several things and gifting them to the devotees. I have always been experiencing His Divinity. I have always felt that Baba is God Himself. I am fortunate to have His blessings. Whenever I went to Him with certain questions, Baba answered them even without my asking them since the I have stopped asking questions. He Himself asks, "What do you want?" I always ask Him for His love and blessings. There is no doubt that Baba has great miraculous powers but I can not explain them in words. Yes, I myself have experienced that Divine Power several times in my life. Q. Some people criticize Baba's miracles. What is your opinion? Ans. Who is the one whom people have not criticized. Even Rama and Krishna were not spared. They were also criticized. The important fact to be noted is that Baba has never asked people to come to Him and worship Him. Those who have faith in Him, may go to Him. Those who do not have faith may not go to Him. Those who have full faith in Him, generally have good experiences in their lives. If you have faith in God, there is no place for doubt. Faith and doubt can not exist together. If you have doubts, go to Him and your doubts will be resolved. In my opinion, the good work He is doing for the welfare of the poor and the needy - free health services in hospitals, freee education and pure drinking water projects are his greatest miracles. Q. How has Baba blessed you in your life? Ans. When I go to Him and have His darshan I experience bliss-ananda. This ananda is the result of his blessings. Therefore I always seek his blessings only. Two years ago, I had two major operations - one of them being a brain tumour operation. I received His blessings on both there occasions and my operations were successful. Sai Ram __._,_.___
