Sathya Sai Darshanam – The Beauty Beyond Compare!!! Thursday, September 5th, 2013 Divine Marriage of the Divine Couple in the immediate Divine Presence of The Supreme Divine in the Divine Abode undoubtedly bears the Supreme Significance! This day was auspicious as the most auspicious Celestial Marriage of the Divine Parents Lord Shiva and Parvathi was conducted in the immediate Divine Presence of Beloved Bhagawan! Given below is an excerpt from the ‘Darshan Story’ on 4 September 2010 in Prasanthi Nilayam as chronicled by The Prasanthi Reporter… Let’s read..assimilate…live with it and thus manifest HIM, our Beloved Mother Sai! Let’s re-connect to PRASANTHI DARSHAN UPDATES to connect to THE BEAUTY BEYOND COMPARE!!! Today, on this day of auspicious Arudra star, in the evening, Prasanthi Nilayam witnessed the most auspicious Divine Marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, as Bhagawan presided over the session. Assuming the greater significance of the holy occasion, as such occasions come as a rarity, the Sai Kulwant Hall and Mandir as a whole wore a festive mask with natural decorations parading all over heralding the significance. Flower buntings and festoons coupled with special tender coconut leaves with matted designs were spread across the entire Yajur Mandir premises and at the centre block and lower portico in the Mandir. In the front block, facing the seat of the Divine, there was a mandap (covered stage structure with pillars) erected, a square shaped one with dome atop, fully studded with natural decor in place. It was “Pachchathoranam”, greenish tinge, a sign of prosperity and auspiciousness, parading all over. …All the ritual related paraphernalias were arrayed in the mandap, arranged in neat order. At 1720 hrs. Bhagawan emerged to the holy strains of Vedam. Bhagawan was accorded a Poornakumbha Swagatham and was ushered into the hall by a grand procession led by a Veda chanting youth of Karnataka. The Divine Idols of Lord Chandrasekhara and Goddess Parvathi were escorted into the hall in a grand procession, as Divinity richly ‘deserves’. While the Idols were brought into the mandap directly, Bhagawan went for a full round of darshan before coming onstage at 1732 hrs. As the Lord emerged from His Divine Abode, a special musical troupe rendered special bhajans that continued for fifteen minutes, till 1735 hrs. The Parvathi Chandrasekhara Kalyana Mahotsavam virtually began thereafter with the rituals commenced in the Divine presence. View Flash Photos/Slideshow http://www.sssbpt.org/images/thebeautybeyondcompare_sept3.swf Song on the auspiciousness of the holy marriage was sung, that was followed by the ‘marriage announcement’ listing out various attributes of the Lord and the Goddess, the bridegroom and the bride, with clear reference on the place of the marriage, the star, the day and a mention of the presiding deity in physical at Whose behest the marriage is performed. The same announcement was repeated again, representing the bride’s caravan. Preceding to the holy marriage, both the sides, that of bridegroom and the bride, engaged in an interesting argument, showering attributes at each other, persuading the opposite party to take the first step to propose for the marriage. The whole session was interspersed with holy strains of Vedam, commentary on the function, bhajans in praise of the Divine couple while a set of priests were engaged in various ritualistic rites, with Bhagawan watching over. Holy chanting continued invoking blessings while related rituals went on. The rituals included Punyahavachanam (purificatory rites), Thamboola Seva, Kanyadanam, Mangala Sutra offering, Vadhoo Vara Puja etc. Bringing in the final phase of the ceremony, the couple were taken onto the stage where the Divine Marriage was performed. The sanctified Mangala Sutra was tied around the neck of Goddess Parvathi, symbolising the completion of the holy marriage. After the Divine Marriage, Gowri Kalyana Vaibhavam song rendered the air, rejoicing the auspiciousness of the occasion. Bharat’s rich spiritual lore is replete with stories of such unique Divine Union, union of Prakrithi with Purusha, foremost being that of Lord Rama with Mother Sita, Lord Krishna with Goddess Rukmini and of course, the Supreme Divine Parents, Lord Chandrasekhara and Goddess Gowri, that brings supreme benedictions. Lord Himself sat through presiding over the whole ceremony granting Prasanthi and her assemblage the highest privilege to witness a rare spiritual ‘feast’ of supreme benediction. As holy prasadam was sanctified by Bhagawan, bhajans by the troupe rendered the air that was sung in a different tune, most unheard in Prasanthi. After some bhajans, as commanded by Bhagawan, students burst into a melodious rendering of Sita Rama Kalyanam followed by a couple of bhajans before Bhagawan asked for Mangala Arathi at 1900 hrs. Sumptuous prasadam, specially packed, were distributed to the entire assemblage. The prasadam pack contained, Tamarind Rice, Sweet Pongal, Bobbattu, Banana etc. As is the custom in Andhra marriages, special gift packets containing, fruit, special sweet prasadam, savoury item, betal leaves, turmeric powder, vibhuti prasadam etc. were also distributed to the entire assemblage. Leaving the dais, Bhagawan glided towards the ladies’ side, when Primary School children with prasadam packets in hand, chanted “Brahmarpanam….”, the food prayer en masse. Bhagawan paused for a while, accepting their prayers, before moving on retiring for the day, presenting yet another most auspicious evening to cherish. II Samastha Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu II sourced: http://www.theprasanthireporter.org/2013/09/sathya-sai-darshanam-the-beauty-beyond-compare-32/ I Know You… Thursday, September 5th, 2013 What does the llittle ‘i’ know…what does it comprehend, the most…? …it confesses of not knowing much, of many worldly things…but knowing Him…Beloved Sathya Sai is what it cherishes…whispering, knowing Him makes a difference to all else… a poem from Sri Jullie Chaudhuri. I Know, A misty mystery, Unknown yet known, Within reach, Yet, Beyond speech, Evermore do I cherish, This feeling, That ceaselessly does ensue, Indeed blessed am I, Beloved Mother Sai, That I Know, I know You… As Such, About many things, I don’t know much, But I know, Your sweet loving touch, I only know this much, Life took on a wondrous hue, With Your Divine debut, I know I am, Only because of You, Enough for me, Beloved Mother Sai, That I know, I know You… I know fate blessed me, With fortune immense, A permanent wide-angled lens, A panoramic view, Within me of You, An abundance too, The only thing of significance, In the frequently chaotic, And randomly mundane, Superficial, dilute and insane, Worldly, foggy and dense, That makes any sense, Is knowing You, I confess I don’t know much, But I do know this much, I know You make a difference to all else, Knowing You is the difference, And so, Beloved Mother Sai, Suffice it is for me, I know You… I know there is more, This feeling continues to grow, A misty mystery, Unknown yet known, Within reach, Yet, Beyond speech, I know that feeling, Thoroughly, Swimming in a fathomless Ocean, An infinite Sea, An unveiling of secrets consciously, Oh! So subtly, I know only You can do so, As we trust and let go, Faith and Patience in the Flow, For the Flow is You, And I know You, Instinctively, And what is more, Is that, I know You know me… Ah! Eventually, All that matters is that, I know You, …And I know You know me too… Oh! Beloved Mother Sai, With this bliss, You did me bless immeasurably, Enormously, Vastly, Colossally, That I know You, …And I know You know me too… My Precious Mother Sai, I know You know this too, I know You know… …I love You… And I know You love me too… I know You do, I Know You… II Samastha Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu II sourced: http://www.theprasanthireporter.org/2013/09/i-know-you/ Mrs Geeta Mohan at Sai Prem sharing her Divine experiences with Swami - 29th August, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnTBjXunEBA&feature=youtu.be GANESH CHATURTHI PROGRAMMES AT DHARMAKSHETRA & SAI PREM (VASHI - NAVI MUMBAI) (Please click on the below-mentioned links) News Update from Dharmakshetra - September 2013 (Updated on 05.09.2013) News Update from Dharmakshetra - August 2013 (Updated on 30.08.2013) Parthi News- September 2013 Latest Videos Updated -05.09.2013 YES! Issue 10 Aum Sri Sai Ram, With deep reverence to our Divine teacher - we bring you the 10th issue of the YES! magazine on this 'Guru vaar' also Teacher's Day. The English version ( http://srisathyasai.in/yes/files/YES10E.pdf ) is ready for you online as is the Marathi version (http://srisathyasai.in/yes/files/YES10M.pdf ). - (Right click your mouse and 'Select Target Save As") 'Sathya Sai with Students' Blog Update - Week 51: Teacher's Day Special Sai Ram, The 'Sathya Sai with Students' Blog Team wishes all its readers 'A Happy Teacher's Day'. We present articles for Week 51: 1. Discourses to Students: In a Divine Discourse to the staff and students of the Prasanthi Nilayam Campus in 1989, Swami highlighted the role that teachers should play in today's education system. We reminisce the Divine Directions: What Should be the Role of Teachers in Contemporary Education System? http://sathyasaiwithstudents.blogspot.in/2013/09/what-should-be-role-of-teachers-in.html 2. Experiences of Students: Brother Santosh Muralidharan writes on theme: "Sai: The Versatile Teacher" http://sathyasaiwithstudents.blogspot.in/2013/09/sai-versatile-teacher-by-santosh.html 3. Conversations with Students: While Swami is the Universal Teacher, He often shared His experiences as a student. During an interaction with His students at Prasanthi Nilayam, He shared with them an incident: My Teachers wanted to give Me 500 out of 100 marks! http://sathyasaiwithstudents.blogspot.in/2013/09/my-teachers-wanted-to-give-me-500-out.html 4. Management Lessons: The focus of managers as individuals and management as a profession is becoming increasingly commercial in contemporary times. In His inimitable way, Swami has redefined the term 'Manager' and elaborated on every alphabet of this word. We present the third part of this multi-part series on the theme in Bhagavan's own words: MANAGER Redefined - Part 3 http://sathyasaiwithstudents.blogspot.in/2013/09/manager-redefined-part-3.html 5. This Day That Age: It was in September 1965 when India was attacked by its neighbouring country. At that time Swami had come to the rescue of many of the Air Force Officers by appearing before them and protecting their lives from enemy attack. We reminisce the Divine Leela: When Sri Sathya Sai Protected India from Enemy Attack... http://sathyasaiwithstudents.blogspot.in/2013/09/when-sri-sathya-sai-protected-india.html#.UiefOTbQnwg 6. Song for the Soul: We present a sung composed and sung by students on the occasion of the Annual Sports and Cultural Meet 2000-2001: Sai, we only desire You... 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The mission Sathya Sai Avatar was to make everybody realize that the same God or divinity resides in everyone. People should respect, love, and help each other irrespective of color or creed. Thus, all work can become a way of worship. Finally, Prema Sai, the third Avathar, who has yet to come, will promote the evangel news that not only does God reside in everybody, but everybody is God. That will be the final wisdom that will enable every man and woman to go to God. Aum Sri Sai Ram Visit SAIRAM website for the daily latest updates. -- --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "saimsg" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
