Musical Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam! Radiosai exclusive Live shots of the Wonderful Musical offering by the Sai Symphony Orchestra direct from Prasanthi Nilayam at - 24 November 2013
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfnmeo8uhd8 - Radiosai facebook team Musical offering by the Sai Symphony Orchestra (8 photos attached in this mail) Radio Sai is pleased to bring you some musical glimpses of the Musical Presentation by Sai Symphony Orchestra held this evening at Prasanthi Nilayam on 24th November 2013 as a part of Swami’s 88th Birthday Celebration. 88th Birthday Concert… Monday, November 25th, 2013 After a string of Indian classical sessions over the past one week, this evening it was the turn of the westerners. Overcome with hearts full of musical love, a group of over 30 musicians from three continents Europe, America and Asia joined together singing an array of western classical compositions in a programme entitled 88th Birthday Concert this evening here in Prasanthi Nilayam. The group famed as Sai Symphony Orchestra had performed in Bhagawan’s physical presence number of times, after their maiden offering in the year 2002. This evening’s programme was conducted by Michael Koehlar from Germany, an internationally reputed musician who have had performances all over the world. Playing some of the finest of western compositions by, to name a few Leroy Anderson, WA Mozart, Ottorino Respighi, Luigi Boccherini, Johann Strauss, Leory Anderson the band regaled the audience for well over 40 minutes making it a memorable offering. Some of the compositions were Reunion from ‘Alma Mater’, Minuet for Strings in A, Golden Years, Radetzky March etc. The group ended the concert playing three bhajans Govinda Krishna Jai…, Hari Om Namah Shivaya…, Subramanyam Subramanyam… Instruments used were, in the Strings category, Violin, Viola , Cello, Bass, in the Winds category, Clarinet and Flute and in the Brass category, Trumpet, Trombone, Keyboard, Cymbal, Timpani and Percussion. Interestingly there were over 10 students from SSSIHL Brass Band Prasanthi Nilayam campus joining the group making it full and complete. At the end the concert, the musicians were accorded with a round of applause by the Sunday assembly. Even as bhajans continued all the participants were felicitated. Bhajans ended with Bhagawan singing the Sundary Special Premamudita Manasey Kaho….. Mangala Arathi was offerd at 1810 hrs. marking the end of the session. II Samastha Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu II Prasanthi’s Glorious Birthday Morning… Saturday, November 23rd, 2013 Birthdays are for the mortals. For the One Who proclaimed to have no birth and death, there is no birthday. But, when He chose to descend down in physical frame, He, with His supreme munifincence conferred upon humanity the heavenly boon to celebrate His Advent. 23rd November has been the day in the Sri Sathya Sai Calendar… and over 4 decades the Sai fraternity has been joining together celebrating The Day of His Supreme Advent! When the day dawned in the tiny hamlet called Puttaparthi this morning, there was ‘joy unmatched’, mixed with a tinge of nostalgia…nostalgia of the golden past of the beautious form gliding into the sea of devotees, with His ever unmatched nonchalant spirit, gracing the occasion, blessing humanity and the world beyond. …and silent submission from the capacity audience in the Sai Kulwant Hall seemed to be echoing a missing tune… as if singing… …i miss You, my Beloved One… Oh! How i miss You… …this yearning for Your Presence… …will never subside… …though i know for sure…in my heart… …You do blissfully reside… In the morning the proceedings began at 0800 hrs. with Veda chanting. Students took over singing Birthday glory… glory of Sri Sathya Sai spelling their love out for their Beloved Swami… Singing a song of His Avataric glory, “Manushini Madahavunicheya Mahine Swargamukamacha…”, the students followed singing a song of Unity, “Aao Sab Milkar Gaao…”. A Carnatic song comprising compiled padyams of Bhagawan followed by a video presentation on the epochal 50th Birthday celebrations came next before the final song, the eternal song of love, “Hum Ko Tumsey Pyaar Kithna…”. Prof Anil Kumar took over next giving a lucid English-Telugu introduction to the events to follow. Speaking about the greater glory of Bhagawan and His Birthday celebrations Prof Anil Kumar then invited the Chief Guest for the function Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology, Dr (Mrs) Killi Kruparani to release the commemorative stamp on Bhagawan by Dept Of Posts (India Post). The Hon’ble Minister then released the stamps by handing it over to Justice AP Mishra, Trust Member, Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust. Annual Report of the activities of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust as well as the firts day cover of the released postal stamp were also released by the Minister, handing them over to the Trustees, Sri TKK Bhagavat and Sri V Srinivasan respectively. Andhra ministers Sri Raghuveera Reddy and Ms J Geeta Reddy were also present on the occasion. Sri SS Naganand, Trust Member, SSSCT then summarised the highlights of the Annual Report of SSSCT. Deliberating on the activities of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust in the areas of Medicare, Educare and Sociocare Sri Naganand also announced the partial commissioning of the ongoing extended water project scheme. Chief Guest for the occasion Union Minister Dr Killi Kruparani then addressed the audience in Telugu. Hailing Bhagawan as an Inexhaustible Reservoir of Love, Kruparani expressed greater gratitude to Bhagawan for her great good fortune of being associated with the momentous historic occasion of the release of the stamp. In her power-packed speech the minister quoted Bhagawan intermittently, highly appreciating the activities taken up by the Central Trust in the Name of Bhagawan. It was time for Bhagawan’s Divine Discourse. Bhagawan’s discourse revolved around the Supreme Truth of actual experience and the hidden reality…actual Truth. Spirituality is all about looking inward while science is about looking outward, said Bhagawan adding that external vision cannot fathom actual reality called Truth. Speaking about His Truth in no uncertain terms, with greater emphasis Bhagawan promised the re-establishment of Vedic culture in the near future. Bhagawan ended His Divine discourse with the bhajan “Madhuvana Sanchaari…” Band troupes from Prasanthi Anantapur, Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School, both boys and girls, Prasanthi Nilayam campus played short-solo-tunes before boys burst into bhajans. Even as bhajans continued boys and girls made a beeline to the Sanctum Sanctorum offering Birthday Day Cake to Beloved Swami. Prasadam was distributed to the entire assemblage and Mangala Arathi was offered at 1110 hrs. On the special occasion, free food was served to all devotees in special shamiana behind the North Block of Prasanthi Nilayam. II Samastha Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu II sourced: http://www.theprasanthireporter.org/2013/11/88th-birthday-morning/ 32nd Annual Convocation of SSSIHL… Friday, November 22nd, 2013 The 32nd Annual Convocation of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, deemed to be University, was held in a glittering function in Sai Kulwant Hall this morning here in Prasanthi Nilayam. Dr Sam Pitroda, Internationally acclaimed development planner, currently Adviser to the Prime Minister of India on Public Administration Infrastructure and Innovation was the chief guest. Unique, imparting free education promoting human values with spiritual orientation, Sri Sathya Sai Institute has been the beacon of hope for a new world order, engendering thousands upon thousands of students for the past three decades, ever since its inception. Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning was instituted in the year 1981 to provide value based education, absolutely free of cost, and has the unique distinction of being one of the very few institutions that impart emphasis on total value based education. Besides education, the students are taught human values, morality and spirituality with the five cardinal human values of Sathya, Dharma, Shanti, Prema and Ahimsa being the backbone of all teachings. The Institution has three campuses, a Women’s Campus in Anantapur set up in the year 1968, Men’s Campus at Brindavan in Whitefield, Bangalore set up in 1969 and the Men’s Campus at Prasanthi Nilayam set up in 1981. This institution has the unique distinction of having accorded Double Plus Level Higher Rating (Highest Grade) certification by the National Accreditation and Assessment Council. The 32nd Convocation ceremony commenced at 10:00 hrs. with a grand regal procession, from the Yajur Mandir, led by the Institute Brass Band. As is customary, two students carried the Scepter on one side while the Registrar of the Institute carried the Ceremonial Mace. The dais, the Seat Of The Divine Chancellor, was arranged in front of the Sanctum Sanctorum. Chief Guest to the Convocation along with the current Chancellor Justice (Retd) Venkatachalaiah, Vice Chancellor Prof Sashidhara Prasad former VCs, academicians, members of the academic council and other officials were seated on the dais. Ceremonial Veda chanting followed. Submitting himself at His Lotus Feet, Vice Chancellor, Prof. J. Sashidhara Prasad prayed to the Founder ‘Divine’ Chancellor to declare the convocation open. To the delight of a capacity audience, Divine Chancellor’s beatific voice rung in the air…”I Declare The Convocation Open…” and the assembly went into rapturous applause. Vice Chancellor’s address followed next. Presenting the colourful profile of the Chief Guest as well as the current Chancellor, Prof Sasidhara Prasad gave a brief sketch of the substantial progress made by the Institute during the past one year. The Chief Guest of the Convocation Dr Sam Pitroda is a popular name for his undying spirit and commitment to nation bulding. An internatioinally acclaimed development thinker, policy maker and telecom inventor Dr Sam Pitroda is a man with many feathers in his cap. He began his career in India’s nation buiding during the days of Rajiv Gandhi as Prime Minsiter, whose unstinting support found him bnringing revolutionary changes in Indian Telecom sector. Currently Dr Pitroda is Advisor to the Prime Minister of India on Public Information Infrastructure and Innovation apart from heading the National Knowledge Commission. Graduates for the year were presented to the Founder Chancellor followed by the Institute Oath, administered by the Vice Chancellor. The Oath reads: “I hereby solemnly declare and promise that if admitted to the degree duly recommended I will in my thought, word and deed, support the cause of sound learning, morality and spirituality, all round welfare of my countrymen and fellow men.” Gold medals to various degrees were presented to the students by the Vice Chancellor. Twenty two students were presented with various gold medals for academic excellence, instituted in honour of distinguished personalities. Five students were conferred with doctoral degrees. Chief Guest’s Convocation address followed next. Coming from a back ground having hardwork coupled with a resolute spirit to achieve Dr Pitroda’s speech began with his own story, a story of hard labour and struggle that made him the man that he is today…a man who achieved the best in an area that has much to contribute to nation building. Hailing the discipline and high standards of the students of Bhagawan’s Institute, Dr Pitroda cited the example of one of our alumni who has been working under him for the past five years, whom he rated as the best with reference to commitment, hardwork, innovation, discipline and open willingness for any task etc. He narrated his story of association with the former Prime Minister of India Rajiv Gandhi whose unflinching support got him to contribute revolutionary path-breaking achievements in the Telecom industry, highlighting the greater importance of taking the nation ahead citing the next ten years crucial in nation’s progress. It is time to move forward, by not getting stuck up in the past… if the youth does not ask for change how will the nation progress…asked Dr Pitroda referring to the greater challenges ahead in this modern world with lots of young talent around.Dr Pitroda wished the fresh graduates the best of best, in their march towards a bright future. Chief Guest’s speech was followed by a brief speech by the Chancellor of the Institute Justice (Retd) MN Venkatachalaiah, formerly Chief Justice of Supreme Court Of India. Founder Chancellor’s Convocation discourse followed next, played on the public address system, wherein Bhagawan spoke of Educare, Bharatiya Culture etc. National Anthem was sung followed by Mangala Arathi at 1145 hrs. before the University Band retreated leading the procession back to Yajur Mandir. II Samastha Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu II sourced: http://www.theprasanthireporter.org/2013/11/32nd-annual-convocation-of-sssihl/ Massive Nagar Sankeertan in Mumbai On the early hours of 24th November, 2013, a massive Nagar Sankeertan was organized in the city of Mumbai. The entire city was divided in 3 zones, and each zone commenced the Mass Nagar Sankaeertan from 3 different city locations, and all 3 zones converged in a single spot in Shivaji Park for Arathi. I live in Borivali, and joining the nearby Samithes , we assembled in front of a church in Mahim. The Nagar Sankeertanam started exactly by 6 AM. Wading through various main roads, we reached Shivaji Park in the heart of Dadar area. One by one, the other 2 zonal devotees too arrived in Shivaji Park, as a culmination of one hour Nagar Sankeertan. All devotees assembled in front of Ganesh Mandir in Shivaji Park, and Sri Anoop Saxena and other Samithi convenors offered Arathi. The organisers had thoughtfully arranged for some biscuits and tea, at the concluding venue. With Love & Regards, Mumbai Srinivasan BRAND NEW MONDAY SPECIAL ARTICLE: No reason or season for Love - but are we happy? It was a special day in every sense, the Christmas Day in 2008. But Swami definitely had a beautiful plan for me to make the day even more special. And when that happened, I simply kept quiet and accepted it as Swami's Grace. But then, am I able to accept everything that happens in life too with the same serenity and joy as Swami's grace? Here are some points to ponder and some food for thought at the beginning of the week.... http://aravindb1982.blogspot.in/2013/11/no-reason-or-season-for-love-Sathya-Sai-Love-is-my-form.html Musical offering by the Sai Symphony Orchestra (8 photos) Radio Sai is pleased to bring you some musical glimpses of the Musical Presentation by Sai Symphony Orchestra held this evening at Prasanthi Nilayam on 24th November 2013 as a part of Swami’s 88th Birthday Celebration. -- When my arms cannot reach people who are close to my heart, I always hug them with my prayers http://www.ssso.net http://www.dharmakshetra.org.in http://www.facebook.com/DeepakBharwani/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dharmakshetra/321631187878650 -- --- 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.
