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Saturday, Apr 30,
2011
An announcement was made this evening after the session that reads as follows:
In order to express our love and gratitude to our Beloved Bhagawan, who gave
hope and succour to millions and millions of people across the globe and
inspired them to tread the path of love and service by making His life His
message, a congregation of devotees will be held in Sai Kulwant Hall in the
evening of 4th May, i.e. the 11th day after Bhagawan left for His divine abode.
Elders who are fortunate to serve Bhagawan's Mission will address the
congregation on Bhagawan's Divine Commandments, His expectations and the
responsibilities of His devotees.
The details of that day's morning programme will be announced soon.
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Friday, Apr 29,
2011
With devotees
flocking in for "Maha Samadhi" Darshan, there was an announcement made
in the evening at the end of the session. As per the announcement,
morning session would begin at 0800 hrs. with Vedic chanting for an hour
followed by Bhajans till 0930 hrs. and Darshan would continue till 1100
hrs. Evening session begins at 1630 hrs. with an hour long Vedic
chanting fto end with Mangala Arathi at 1800 hrs. after half-an-hour
Bhajans. Darshan in the evening will continue till 1930 hrs.
In the meanwhile,
devotees who are willing to visit Puttaparthi may take notice that life
in in the township has come to normalcy with buses plying as per
schedule. Shops and other establishments are also opened and working
normal. On this third day of Maha Samadhi, there was a continuous stream
of devotees during the scheduled darshan hours, despite scorching
summer. |
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Thursday, Apr
28, 2011
Today, on this auspicious Thursday, steady stream of devotees flowed in
to Prasanthi Nilayam, as the gates were opened at 0800 hrs. in the
morning, to have "Maha Samadhi" darshan of Beloved Bhagawan. Vedam and
Bhajans have been rescheduled to original timings, i.e., Vedam from 0800
hrs. till 0900 hrs. and Bhajans till 0940 hrs. and in the evening, Vedam
from 1630 hrs. for an hour and Bhajans from 1730 hrs. till 1815 hrs. |
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Wed, April 27, 2011:
On this first evening of Maha Samadhi of Beloved Bhagawan, there was a
change in programme scheudule. One hour Vedam chanting began at 1600
hrs. followed by bhajans at 1700 hrs. to end with Mangala Arathi at 1800
hrs.
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Priests sit next to the burial
place - Samadhi of Sathya Sai Baba inside the
Prasanthi Nilayam Ashram in Puttaparti, |
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As darshan of Maha Samadhi commenced this forenoon at 1145 hrs. a
continuous stream of devotees are pouring in to have a precious glimpse
of the Maha Samadhi in Sai Kulwant Hall. Many faces are writ with deep
emotion and suppressed feeling burst open at the site of Maha Samadhi.
At the end of Mangala Arathi, an announcement was made on the darshan
schedule for the next two days. Darshan of Maha Samadhi, for tomorrow
and the day after will commence at 0800 hrs. till 1200 hrs. and in the
evening from 1600 hrs. till 2000 hrs.
Puttaparthi that sung lullabies to infant Sathya,
that fondled and nurtured Little Sathya to Sri Sathya Sai and that
received the abundance of His love and care over and over again during
the past eight and a half decade finally earned a day to grieve, though
the day will be marked in the annals of Divine History as the most
significant of the day,when Avatar of the age was laid to rest.
...This
is definitely not of her choice, but as fate would have it, a grieving
Puttaparthi had to accept this present as well, as she has been
receiving over the past eight and a half decade, in abundance.
Police place
India's national flag on a glass casket
containing the body of Sri Sathya Sai
Baba during his funeral at an ashram at
Puttaparti
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It was a Divine Script that was
written by Him alone and executed in His own inimitable fashion. For all
the glory, happiness and bliss that she has received over and over
again, when the final moment arrived, to bid farewell to the Soul of
entire creation, she grieved and so were millions upon millions around
the world.
Ashram Devotees carry the body of
Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba
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Bhagawan who left His mortal coil
on the 24th April 2011 was laid to rest in Sai Kulwant Hall this morning
in presence of a huge assemblage of devotees, also attended by a host of
political luminaries.
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R J Ratnakar, Swami's nephew and trustee of Sri Sathya Sai Baba
Central Trust, performing the last rites of Bhagawan Sri Sathya
Sai Baba. - 27-04-2011
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Earlier, the function commenced with an aalaap bhajan by noted classical
vocalist Pt. Jasraj, that was followed by an hour-long bhajan by
students. A host of prayers representing various religions, that
included Jewish, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism and Sikhism followed
before a set of selected bhajans, that were so dear to Beloved Bhagawan,
was rendered by students bringing tears in the assemblage, taking one
and all to nostalgic happy days with their Beloved "Swami".
Among the dignitaries present were both Governor and Chief Minister of
Andhra Pradesh, EVL Narasimhan and Kiran Kumar Reddy, Senior BJP leaders
L K Advani and Venkaiah Naidu, former Union Home Minister and Governor
of Punjab Shivraj Patil , Karnataka Chief Minister B S
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Bharatiya
Janata Party (BJP) Leader Lal Krishna Advani gestures as he
leaves after paying homage after the final rituals of the burial
of Hindu guru Sathya Sai Baba, inside Prashanthi Nilayam
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Yeddyurappa, Telugu Desam
Supremo and former AP Chief Minister, Chandrababu Naidu, former
Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan, veteran VHP leader Ashok
Singhal, AP Ministers Geeta Reddy, Raghuveera Reddy etc.
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R J Ratnakar, Swami's nephew and trustee of
Sri Sathya Sai Baba Central Trust, performing the last rites of
Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. - 27-04-2011 |
The Divine Physical Frame that was
draped in Bhagawan's favourite orange colour was lowered into the
Samadhi amidst vedic chanting. In a symbolic gesture, the ceremony was
marked with gifting of a cow and clothes (godhaana and buudhaana).
Special water collected various holy rivers across India was also
sprinkled on the Divine Frame sanctifying the occasion.
Even as the first set of rituals were completed the curtain came down
for the finishing touches of the tomb where Bhagawan was laid to rest.
Incessant Sai Gayathri chanting continued for the next more than
half-an-hour before the curtains went up for the public to have their
maiden view of the Tomb of the Avatar of the Age...
Devotees and
volunteers assemble to pay their tribute to
Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba during a public
viewing at the Prasanthi Nilayam Ashram in
Puttaparti, India,
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As fragrant Vibhuti smell wafted
in the air granting the nostalgia of golden days when Beloved spent time
amidst on the same dais, and announcement came that darshan would
commence at 11:45 hrs. As is the case in Shirdi, this Tomb of the Avatar
of the Age would start speaking to His chosen devotees now on...and
would be the solace for grieving devotees from around the world.
Puttaparthi beckons, with much more intensity as our Beloved Lord Sri
Sathya Sai would speak from His tomb from now on!!!
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The nephew of Sri Sathya Sai Baba R. J.
Rathnakar is guided by priests as he performs the
last rites over the Bhagawan's body inside Prashanthi Nilayam |
Video of Swami's Last rites:
Sri
Sathya Sai Baba's
Samadhi
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Priests sit next to the burial
place - Samadhi of Sathya Sai Baba inside the
Prasanthi Nilayam Ashram in Puttaparti, |
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" The curtains were removed after 40 minutes for the people to have a
glimpse of the ‘samadhi’ where the body was laid to rest in line with the
practice adopted for Hindu spiritual saints. Normally, Hindus cremate their
bodies.
Devotees
wait as the burial of Indian religious
leader Sathya Sai Baba takes place behind
the area, center covered with curtain, at
the Prasanthi Nilayam Ashram in Puttaparti,
India, Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Thousands
of tearful devotees, including top
politicians, gathered Wednesday for the
funeral of Baba,
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Governor Narasimhan, Chief Minister Reddy, Advani, Chandra Babu Naidu and
other leaders went to the samadhi had a word with Ratnakar and sprinkled
sacred ash at the spot.
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Sri Sathya Sai
Baba's Samadhi Place - Prasanthi Nilayam - Kulwant Hall |
Earlier, a little before 9 a.m. the glass casket in which Sai Baba’s body
was lying in state from Sunday night was removed and the body was wrapped in
national tri colour for a brief while.
Men of the Andhra Pradesh Armed Police sounded the last post and fired 21
shots in the air as a mark of respect.
Then the tri colour was removed and verses from Hindu, Christian, Islamic,
Sikh, Judaism and Buddhist scriptures were read out by leaders from these
sects. Later, they joined in sprinkling the sacred ash at the samadhi spot
as ‘mangal aarti’ was performed.
With Sai Baba’s body draped in his favourite saffron robe, the last rites
were performed by Mr. Ratnakar, who wept inconsolably, while priests recited
vedic chants. Mr. Ratnakar Swami's Nephew & also a member of the Sri
Sathya Sai Central Trust.
Water from sacred rivers from all over the country were sprinkled on Sai
Baba’s body along with ...honey, ghee and silk were given as gifts to
priests.
Nephew R. J. Ratnakar,
seated center right in white, weeps as he performs the last rites for
Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba at the Prasanthi Nilayam Ashram in Puttaparti,
India, Wednesday, April 27, 2011.
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After the ceremony was over, Sai devotees gathered at the hall rushed to
have a look at the Samadhi, which was open for public viewing after 11.45
a.m."
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Tue,
April 26, 2011:
Updated Tuesday, Apr 26, 2011 1700
Hrs. IST
Prime Minister pays homage to Beloved
Bhagawan...
Prime
Minister of India, along with scores of diginitaries, that included UPA
Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, External Affairs Miniters, SM Krishna, Union Minister
for Information and Broadcasting Ambika Soni, Governor and Chief Ministers of
Andhra Pradesh, EVL Narasimhan and Kiran Kumar Reddy respectively flew down to
Parthi to pay homage to Beloved Bhagawan.
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Indian Prime Minister Manmohan
Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi pay their last
respects to Sri Sathya Sai Baba inside Sai Kulwant hall, Prashanthi
Nilayam |
Arriving
in a chartered flight from Delhi, the Prime Minister and his entourage arrived
at the Sai Kulwant shortly after 1700 hrs. to spent ten minutes offering homage.
He even chose to speak to senior Trust officials in Prasanthi Nilayam, Former
Chief Justice PN Bhagvati and SV Giri, formerly Chief Election Commissioner of
India.
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Congress president Sonia Gandhi pays her
last respects to Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba inside Prashanthi
Nilayam Puttaparthi |
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Other
dignitaries visited Prasanthi this morning included Gujarat Chief Minister,
Narendra Modi, Vishwa Hindu Pardishad leader Ashok Singhal, Swami Nityananda of
Nithyananda Peetam, former Sri Lankan Cricketer Arjuna Ranatunga.
As
the clock ticks leading into the stipulated hour, before the final darshan
possible this evening, there is palpable tension in Prasanthi with every heart
and soul weeping within, embarcing the fate, geared up to give a final good-bye
to The Lord of Parthi, her Beloved, Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
While the unending stream of
devotees continue even at this declared final hour, unless an extension comes
by, there is a security cordon in Puttaparthi this evening as Prime Minister of
India, Manmohan Singh along with UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi are expected
anytime to pay homage to Beloved Bhagawan. The Prime Minister had visited
Puttaparthi twice earlier, as Chief of Annual Convocation for the 69th Birthday
followed by during the latest convocation, as recently as in November 2010 on
the occasion of 85th Birthday of Beloved Bhagawan.
Devotees stand in a queue to pay
their last respects to the BHAGAWAN Sri Sathya
Sai Baba
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It had been a case of rejoicement, great merriment for
Parthi, over and over again, welcoming The Lord every morning and evening and
even during His staying away at Bangalore or Kodaikanal, welcoming her Beloved
back to her precincts, every time when He returned. It is indeed hard for this
privileged land to bid fare-well to this most 'loving persona', Who lived a life
sticking to His preaching.
Devotees and volunteers
assemble to pay their tribute Bhagawan
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His Life has always been His Message and it is time
for everyone who loves Him to follow the path shown by Him, and the legacy left
behind by the Sri Sathy Sai Avatar.
Lead Kindly Light, Oh! Beloved Lord!
With Sai devotees continuing
to surge into the Puttparthi to offer their homage to the Bhagawan Sri Sathya
Sai Baba, authorities on Tuesday extended the final darshan timing till
midnight.
Inspector
General (Rayalaseema Region) Santosh Mehra said the darshan timing, which was to
end at 6.00 pm today, has been extended till about midnight.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and
External Affairs Minister SM Krishna are among the VVIPs who are expected to
visit the town - Puttparthi this evening to offer their tributes to Bhagawan Sri
Sathya Sai Baba.
Devotees sit
beside the body of BHAGAWAN Sri Sathya Sai Baba
inside Sai Kulwant hall
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Sai Baba would be buried in the Sai Kulwanth Hall here with full state honours
between 9.00 and 9.30 am tomorrow...
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Mon, April
25, 2011:
Sri Sathya Sai Baba - Prasanthi News:
In to the second day of the sudden jolt, after
enduring the separation of Her Beloved in the physical sense, the township is
gripped in sorrow as pall of gloom descended on Puttaparthi.
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Video Clip of Holy &
Divine Body of Sri Sathya Sai Baba lying in State at Sai Kulwant
Hall
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Devotees line up to see the body of
Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba during a
public viewing at the Prasanthi Nilayam Ashram in Puttaparthi,
India, Monday, April 25, 2011. Thousands of devotees are thronging
to the ashram of Baba a day after his death. |
Lakhs and lakhs of devotees are streaming into
the Ashram, in unending lines, day and night, to have a priceless glimpse of The
Lord who enthralled millions over millions during His earthly sojourn that
spanned over eight and a half decade, with His Divine Darshan!
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Devotees gather near the body of Sri Sathya Sai
Baba during a public viewing at the Prasanthi Nilayam Ashram in
Puttaparthi,
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Frenzy gripped the township with then unexpected turn of event, and Prasanthi
Nilayam, that has been the cynosure of eyes for all the epochal spiritual
happenings over the years, is once again in the limelight, this time for a
different reason, the sudden departure of her Beloved Lord.
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Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba inside Prashanthi Nilayam at
Puttaparthi village Thousands of grieving devotees on April 25 filed
past the body of Bhagawan followed by
politicians, Bollywood actors and sport stars alike. |
Devotees, some many with unshakable faith, ever hoping against the hope and not
ready to accept the happening, some resigned to accept the happening and many
more dwelling upon the glorious saga of Love Incarnate form a diversified
feeling at the unexpected departure of Beloved Bhagawan. Regional, National and
International Channels are camping in the township, capturing the events from
Prasanthi Nilayam.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in His condolence to the bereaved Sai fraternity
described Bhagawan as a spiritual leader who inspired millions to lead a moral
and meaningful life even as they followed the religion of their choice. "Sri
Sathya Sai Baba as a preacher of the highest human values was an iconic figure
for over five decades.
He endeared himself to the people through various
institutions, with headquarters at Prasanthi Nilayam, that promoted egalitarian
values, education and public health," said the Prime Minister. Cricketing icons
Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar joined the unending list of dignitaries
paying obeisance to Bhagawan.
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Legendary Indian cricketer
Sachin Tendulkar, places flowers near the body of Sri Sathya Sai Baba Prasanthi
Nilayam Ashram in Puttaparthi, Monday, April 25, 2011. Thousands of
devotees are thronging to Prasanthi. |
As per the announcement made on Sunday, Bhagawan's physical frame would lie in
state until Wednesday morning.
Sun,
April 24, 2011: Evening {Morning
& Afternoon - update & photos}
As announced, Bhagawan’s physical frame was brought into
the Sai Kulwant Hall after 1815 hrs.,
in a glass case, in a procession led by
Vedic chanting and bhajans by students of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher
Learning.
With Bhagawan’s physical frame lying in state for the next two days, bhajans
will continue throughout, as thousands upon thousands are expected to flock into
the township to have the darshan of their Beloved “Swami”.
Elaborate arrangements have been made with thousands of police men keeping a
vigil around the township, ensuring avoidance any untoward incident.
State Governor and Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh air-dashed to Parthi after
hearing the news of Bhagawan’s passing away.
Many other prominent figures have
also joined in, offering condolences at the grave happening.
Sun, April 24,
2011: Morning & Afternoon:
Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba who has been admitted in Sri
Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Prasanthigram for the last 28
days breathed His last this morning, at 0740 hrs., as per the Medical Bulletin
released by the Director, SSSIHMS, this morning. After His admission into the
hospital on the 28th March with cardiac related problems, Bhagawan has been on
ventilator support for many days.
The official bulletin reads as follows:
Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba is no more with us physically. He left His earthly
body on 24th April, 2011, at 0740 hrs. due to cardio-respiratory failure.
Bhagawan Baba's Body will lie in state at Sai Kulwant Hall
for two days (Monday and Tuesday). Arrangements will be made for Darshan after
1800 hrs. today, at Sai Kulwant Hall.
As the news spread, thousands upon thousands are flocking into the Prasnathi
Nilayam to have the darshan of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. This includes
commoners to celebrities to government dignitaries.
As per the announcement, Bhagawan’s physical frame
would be lying in state for two days, Monday and Tuesday, allowing devotees to
have darshan of Bhagawan.
The Divine Body was taken out of the hospital after 1400 hrs.,
brought to The Divine Abode, Yajur Mandiram at 1425 hrs.
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I want to share this most miserable news of
Kali Yuga about the sudden departure of Lord Sri Sathya Sai Baba |
"Om Sairam dearest Sai Family, With a heavy heart, and in complete
dismay, I want to share this most miserable news of Kali Yuga about
the sudden departure of Lord Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the Messiah of
love who drenched every one of us with His unsullied Love. He left
His body at 7:38 am. 24 th April 2011.. I cannot believe what I am
typing and don't know what to type.., I cannot believe what happened
but the news is definitely shocking. Pulling the curtains down for
the 24 days, Little Sathya Narayana Raju of yesteryears, Sri Sathya
Sai Baba of today's, DIVINE DRAMA, our Swami decided to leave us
all, inspite of all the prayers, all the yagnas, all the rituals by
His beloved children all over the world....continue
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SWAMI TO BE
BURIED IN SAI KULWANTH HALL ON WEDNESDAY 27TH APRIL 2011 |
SWAMI'S SAMADHI ARRANGEMENTS:
"Sai Kulwanth Hall, the venue for all the "historic" events in
Parthi, will also be His Samadhi temple (tomb) in future.. Swami's
divine body will be brought to the ashram around 4pm from the Super
Speciality Hospital..there are already arrangements being made in
the Sai Kulwanth hall. Swami's Samadhi would be on the dais from
where He used to watch us all while we sing His glory. At present
there are white curtains around the stage and the recently erected
elevated wooden dais, is now completely removed. Any moment, they
will start digging the dais. Meanwhile, the final darshan of Swami's
BODY would start from 6pm, 24th April and the darshan will continue
on monday, tuesday as well. in the morning of wednesday, the burial
will be performed...continue
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Sat, April 23, 2011: Health News - Morning & evening Report :
This Evening's
Medical Bulletin released by the Director, SSSIHMS, PG at 1700 hrs. reads thus:
Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba
continues to be in a very critical condition of health on the 27th day of His
treatment in this hospital.
He is still breathing with
ventilator support. The episodes of low blood pressure are still a cause of
great worry to the doctors treating Him.
Bhagawan Baba continues to
be under constant attention of the panel of doctors attending upon Him.
Morning Medical
Bulletin released by Director, SSSIHMS, Prasanthigram at 0800 hrs. by reads:
Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba continues to be in the
same critical condition as yesterday. He continues to be very critical.
He is still on ventilator support. A cycle of slow
haemodialysis has been completed on Him this morning.
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He continues to be under close scrutiny and round the
clock treatment by the panel of doctors attending upon Him.
>>>
More News: Sri
Sathya Sai Baba's health updates.
PUTTAPARTHI:
"Police have also erected barricades on all the roads leading
to the town and are checking every vehicle entering the town.According to police
sources, five layers of security have been thrown around the town to prevent any
incident.Police have also beefed up security around the airport, railway and bus
stations and other installations in the town.
Senior police officials from all parts of Rayalaseema are rushing to
Puttaparthi. Anantapur range Deputy Inspector General of Police Charu Sinha and
Anantapur Superintendent of Police Shahnawaz Qasim are camping in the town and
supervising the security arrangements."
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