SRI SATHYA SAI WORLD YOUTH FESTIVAL DAY TWO: JULY 13, 2016 <https://scontent-sit4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/p720x720/13719699_1128531370526768_3270139154982998166_o.jpg> SRI SATHYA SAI WORLD YOUTH FESTIVAL DAY TWO: The second day of the Sathya Sai World Youth Festival began at the break of dawn with the ‘Mornings at Hillview’ session. The young delegates took part in invigorating physical training activities at the Hill view Stadium, including yoga, Qi Gong, Tai Chi (By brother Billy Fong of Malaysia), volleyball, basketball, football. <https://scontent-sit4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13659137_1128538950526010_7485009869578532130_n.jpg?oh=d0f4edb383939b374ff88435505dafc7&oe=5828833E> <https://scontent-sit4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13692460_1128539080525997_2641889406924949834_n.jpg?oh=8b50fdbf52e8f447851a285e077b00b1&oe=582E472E> <https://scontent-sit4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13708155_1128539467192625_1729338966655205441_o.jpg> <https://scontent-sit4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13680676_1128539963859242_2918253192908986606_n.jpg?oh=a771ffa066eb9f82ed4cd7b4a627e6b0&oe=57EF356F> <https://scontent-sit4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13669238_1128540080525897_3324077447252987750_n.jpg?oh=2f6a69adc3e85f6c9dc1fe7366ab4373&oe=5829BF9A> <https://scontent-sit4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13692578_1128540170525888_7784322130822032368_n.jpg?oh=50c358d4516c6c03daf7d43196f44545&oe=57EE79F0> It would have been a memorable and cherished morning when the youths were allowed for a hike to the Hanuman statue at the summit of the hill that overlooks the stadium. The morning hike took the participants on a journey past the towering statues of Krishna, Buddha, Christ and other faith leaders that adorn the hilltop, underscoring the unity of major religions of the world. The walk was sanctified with beautiful and vibrant bhajans at the feet of the statue of Lord Hanuman - the embodiment of devotion. <https://scontent-sit4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13686536_1128540500525855_4674447354836395798_n.jpg?oh=1f23c368864257e883447aba64481531&oe=57F15CB2> Later in the morning, inside the Sai Kulwant Hall, three speakers shared their personal stories of transformation by the grace of Sri Sathya Sai Baba: Ms. Saiusha Haridas, Youth Coordinator of Zone 4 (South East Asia), spoke how the mere utterance of Sai's name would fill the air with love. She urged the youth to go ahead in life with love as it is verily Swami's presence. She spoke about her marriage and her move from Hongkong to Malaysia and shared the beautiful and re-assuring dreams Swami blessed her, giving her so much courage to face the various phases of her married life She said Confidence, strength grows, with His love and hardest of the tasks become possible with His grace. She asked the audience to interact lovingly with every one and asked the Youths to take the SAI HIGHWAY which is the best way.. Later Dr. Chandinie, a doctor from Tamil Nadu spoke about Power of Women. Quoting about exemplary women of valour and character from the holy scriptures she asked the youth to believe in one’s own self without thinking what the world will think about you. She said it is a great honour to be part of this beautiful mission. She concluded her talk with a line in Hindi "Dil Mein Sai aur Haath mein Sai Seva" (Have Swami in your hearts and do Sai Seva through your hands) beautifully underscored the fact that women are embodiments of strength and they should follow the example of Mother Sita and adhere to dharma. <https://scontent-sit4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13620708_1128540840525821_3706538779334251461_n.jpg?oh=90c4bc218cbdced76bd29c1b72290cd6&oe=582FDA9C> The final speaker of the morning, Ms. Alida Parkes, Central Co-ordinator of Zone 6 (south Europe) asked the youth to believe in one self , not to be self centered rather inspire others and be a humble instrument in His mission. Addressing the youths she said, you are the future of SSIO and also of the world and have full trust in Swami and march forward in your own strength sharing your love changing the negative energy of the planet starting from your family. Later the Sai Youth from India sang the Telugu version of Sathya Sai Youth Festival theme song which was sung very well which was followed by few soul stirring bhajans including LOVE IS MY FORM bhajan. The morning programme then continued in Poornachandra Auditorium. In his plenary talk, guest speaker Dr. Chandrasekhar Narayan, Director of Research, IBM, USA shared his laboratory’s ground breaking findings in environmental sustainability. <https://scontent-sit4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/p720x720/13708148_1128543843858854_8165718686110241954_o.jpg> <https://scontent-sit4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13693002_1128542440525661_592300091292505641_o.jpg> <https://scontent-sit4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13690932_1128542673858971_5813533464393509001_o.jpg> In the afternoon it was the turn of the musical trio Sri. Ravi Kumar, Sri. Amey Deshpande and Sri. Sidharth who enthralled the audience with their beautiful renditions and the highlight of their session was their commentary where they spoke about various types of bhajans, what matters a lot during bhajans, about sruthi, raga, selection of songs, punctuality and importance of practice for any bhajan singer. Every youth in the Poornachandra Auditorium were in awe after this fantastic session. EVENING SESSION DAY 2: The evening session started in Sai Kulwanth Hall with an adrress by Mr Lorenzo Casadio, Deputy Central Coordinator Zone 6 of SSIO who spoke on how a youth should discharge his/her duties having Swami's divine work as benchmark. He urged the Youths to be a good friend of God and no one else. Later it was the turn of Sri Venkataramanan, an alumnus of Sri Sathya Sai University, presently working TATA FOUNDATION spoke on his days as Sai Student and the kind of challenges he had to face in the corporate world and how he over came with the guidance of Swami. He asked the youth to undestand how lucky they are to be in Sai fold and have such a fantastic platform which is a great boon conferred to only a few after rigourous penance and sadhana <https://scontent-sit4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/p720x720/13662152_1128542747192297_7666894276727989259_o.jpg> What followed next was the highlight of evening session. A beautiful musical programme titled WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A SAI YOUTH, intertwined with real life stories started with a Sai Sister from Columbia who spoke in Spanish narrating her turbulent childhood thanks to the military oppression and how she found a Sai Group and joined a Sai School to teach the children there finding that eternal peace that was missing in her life. The English translation of her emotional outburst on the big screen helped the audience understand how Swami pulled her out, from what could have been a unending, clueless tragic life. Another Sai sister shared her beautiful story as how she after joining the college was influenced by bad company and kind of drifted from the right path until meeting this Sai Sister Maya who was always had that beautiful smile and was never seen agitated or disturbed. The Sai Sister who did this part did so well that at the end that every heart in the audience melted listening to her emotion, especially the part where she thanked Swami and the words ITS INDEED A BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY WHEN PEACE IS FINALLY FOUND.. It was just heart wrenching.. Later it was about a Youth who was born into a Sai devoted family, a basket ball player who later worked in gambling industry and with His grace found a better life by going back to school and become a teacher. It was followed by a story of a Sai Brother who learned about Swami through his wife. He narrated how they were blessed with miraculous boy and thanked Swami for sending right companion and prayed to Swami to continue this journey of life together What followed next was a story of this young Sai Sister who is mother of 2 kids. She narrated a beautiful incident of her daughter who had a conflict with a bullying friend disturbing her younger sister. The Sai Sister said, she was pleasantly surprised how her elder daughter went back to the naughty girl and asked if she wants to play with her. She said this is what pure love is, never hold grudge on any one even if they had harmed you before. She said Sai Baba is not merely a picture that is hung on the walls. He is verily a member of the family who is watching and guarding all of us. <https://scontent-sit4-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/p720x720/13661870_1128542957192276_7412583382198596509_o.jpg> What followed next was a drama "Love Is The Path to To Transforming The World", a beautifully scripted drama where 4 Sai Youths make a huge difference in tough decision making situation and how the Sai Youth spread the message of Sai. A special mention goes to the entire team of Sri Sathya Sai Youth Festival and Prasanthi Council for the excellent programme they have planned right from selecting the singers, speakers, MCs, drama scripts and also actors. They all are mind blowing. Earlier, Mr Dashendran Reddy, Zonal Youth Coordinator of South Africa, presented the Summary of Proceedings of the 2nd day of the SSWYF-2016. The evening programme ended with beautiful bhajans by the Sai Youths. It was yet another beautiful day indeed for the whole of Prasanthi Nilayam if not just the Youths. With Pranams at the Lotus feet of our beloved Bhagawan, R. Satish Naik -- --- 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/d/optout.
