Sai Baba Darshan News

<<back to Sai darshan news

Aries,Taurus,Gemini.... What awaits you this Ugadi ? New year -2006

Sai Archive: Ugadi 2005: pictures discourse etc.

Sai Darshan news 30th march - Evening -

Photos & highlights of Sai Baba's Ugadi discourse: "...Swami also talked about anger, a disease that all of us suffer from. He said that "Anger is necessary for man but you should not express anger on an unnecessary matter..."
Read more

Preceding - Sai Darshan news 29th march:

30^th March SBOI brief darshan news - evening: Swami came at 4:15. p.m. took a full round granting darshan to all, Swami got down near the Interview room and walked towards the dais and sat on His chair. Then vice chancellor . Prof. Gokak made an announcement that the institute boys are going to present a programme. After few minutes at 4:25 p.m. students started the programme, they started with Ganapati bhajan Maha Ganapatim Manasa smarami. The programme facilitated the subtle inner meanings of Ugadi festival and its significance (Ugadi is an important festival for many in India especially Telugu, Karnataka, Maharashtrians and Sindhi's). At 5:10 p.m. Swami blessed all present with a divine discourse in His sweet nectar like voice. Nearly an hour long divine discourse in which Swami stressed on "Do good, be good, see good"! [read excerpts of divine discourse] Swami also talked about Pandavas, and Damayanthi (during the discourse appx. at 6:05 swami sat down on the chair and continued with His discourse) Swami ended His discourse with bhajan song, Prema Mudita Mansey Kaho Ram Ram Ram. The Ugadi prasadam (Indian Sweets- laddus ) was distributed to all devotees present in the hall. Mean while Bhajan boys started the bhajans, at 6:40 p.m. Aarti was offered to Swami, after the Aarti Swami walked towards His car & went off to his residence. The latest detailed official Ugadi news, discourse & pictures of Ugadi will be online/linked ASAP after there release. your positive feed back & comments

Also read: Today's morning Sai darshan news Prasanthi Bulletin 29th -30th march

Photos & highlights of Sai Baba's Ugadi discourse: "...Swami also talked about anger, a disease that all of us suffer from. He said that "Anger is necessary for man but you should not express anger on an unnecessary matter..." Read more

Aries, Taurus, Gemini... What awaits you this Ugadi -Year 2006

© Source: saibabaofindia group

Share the joy send this webpage/ link to other Sai devotees!

Prasanthi Bulletin 29th-30th March March 30th, 2006

Today is the New Years' Day in many parts of India; Yugadi for the Telugus and Kannadigas, Gudi Padva for the Maharashtrians and Cheti Chand for the Sindhis. This morning, Bhagawan also inaugurated His new residence opposite the Poornachandra auditorium, which has been named 'Yajur Mandiram'. After arriving in Sai Kulwant Hall at 8 o'clock and taking His full darshan round in the car, Bhagawan, resplendent in a yellow robe, came walking onstage and sat there for a short while. Then, He took Arati and proceeded to Yajur Mandiram seated in His special Lamborghini vehicle, preceded by the Bands of the Primary School, the Anantapur Campus and the Prasanthi Nilayam campus of the Institute. At Yajur Mandiram, Bhagawan first Blessed the Puja being conducted in the entrance hall.

Doctors and other guests were seated, ready for the Banquet being hosted by Swami, in the twin building adjacent to Bhagawan's residence. Swami went there, Blessed all of them and then proceeded to the Poornachandra, where all the students and teachers were being served Lunch. Taking a round there in His chair, Swami went back to Yajur Mandiram and proceeded upstairs.

In the evening, Swami came to Sai Kulwant Hall a few minutes past 4 o'clock. After He sat onstage for a few minutes, the Vice-Chancellor announced that the students would present some songs and a skit relating the significance of Yugadi. The skit incorporated the "Panchanga sravanam" or the reading of the almanac, and conveyed Bhagawan's message that as long as we have God's Blessings (Anugraha), the nine planets (grahas) cannot affect us. After this programme which also incorporated several songs, Bhagawan indicated that He would be giving us His Divine Message.

The text of Bhagawan's Yugadi message will be available here soon.

By the time Bhagawan completed His Discourse, it was past 6.15 pm. Then prasadam was distributed to all, and Bhagawan retired to His abode.

March 29th, 2006

The last few days saw several programmes put up by the students at very short notice. This evening witnessed a drama by the school boys, Bhaktha Chaitanya, on the life of the poet saint Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. After the Chaitanya drama, Swami asked for an impromptu dance by the dance group, with the song 'Ramanna Ramudu' being sung live.... And then a speech in classical Telugu by one of the Institute students, followed by songs and bhajans. On the 27th the school boys of the X and XII classes who had finished their exams presented some skits interspersed with songs, based on Swami's Chinna Kathas.

Source: Radio sai

Subscribe to saibabaofindia Group for Latest Sai Baba News & latest Pictures in your mailbox

your positive feed back & comments SBOI - Sai Baba theme: Ugadi e-greeting cards

We kindly request all our readers to send in their personal experience with Swami i.e. miraculous, spiritual and of Sai Darshan. You can send your mail to saibabaofindia@yahoo.com

Share the joy send this webpage/ link to other Sai devotees!

A brief note on Ugadi Festival: Festivals are celebrated every year in the remembrance of past events. All the major Hindu festivals have their own purpose and significance, i.e., to show their relevance and importance in the context of the eternal world cycle of history. India's rich heritage with its numerous festivals celebrated throughout the year, provides succour and faith, as each occasion has its own distinct value, beauty and ritual practice. Amongst the numerous festivals of India, Ugadi is celebrated with festive fervour in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. While it is called Ugadi in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, in Maharashtra it is known as Gudipadava".

Hindus have always given pride of place to festivals, as it is a time for getting together as families. The occasion can be based on a seasonal change, a social or religious theme. The New year festival or Ugadi comes close on the heels of Holi. Ugadi name has been changed from Yuga Aadi (Yuga + Aadi means "Beginning of New age"). It is believed that the creator of the Hindu pantheon Lord Brahma started creation on this day - Chaitra suddha padhyami or the Ugadi day. Also the great Indian Mathematician Bhaskaracharya's calculations proclaimed the Ugadi day from the sunrise on as the beginning of the new year, new month and new day. The onset of spring also marks a beginning of new life with plants (barren until now) acquiring new life, shoots and leaves. Spring is considered the first season of the year hence also heralding a new year and a new beginning. The vibrancy of life and verdant fields and meadows full of colorful blossoms signifies growth, prosperity and well-being.

Ugadi marks the beginning of a new Hindu lunar calendar with a change in the moon's orbit. It is a day when mantras are chanted and predictions made for the New Year. Traditionally, the Panchanga Sravanam or listening to the yearly calendar was done at the temples. On Ugadi day, people wake up before the break of dawn and take a head bath after which they decorate the entrance of their houses with fresh mango leaves.

On this day, it is the practice to eat what is called "Ugadi Pacchadi (Ugadi Chutney). This Chutney is made from neem flowers, mango juice, honey, sugar and other ingredients with different tastes. The inner significance of this preparation is to indicate that life is a mixture of good and bad, joy and sorrow and all of them have to be treated alike. All experiences have to be treated with equanimity. Everyone should make a resolve that he will face calmly whatever happens in this year, accepting it with good grace. Welcome everything. Consider everything as for one’s own good. Men should rise above sorrow and happiness, success and failure. This is the primary message of the Ugadi festival.

your positive feed back & comments SBOI - Sai Baba theme: Ugadi e-greeting cards

SBOI Recommended Darshan links:

Sai Darshan news 29th march: "...Festival or an ordinary Wednesday, King of Kings, Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s court is always full of activities and festivities. Today Secondary school presented a drama...".... - ...Prof. Anil Kumar made 2 announcements about tomorrow’s Ugadi program.." Read more

Sai Darshan news 28th march: "..Swami's new house is shinning bright since it is decorated with colourful light bulbs. Preparations are on for the lunch on 30th i.e. Thursday..."Read more

Sai Darshan news 27th march: "...Swami sat on the dais so everyone in Kulwant Hall could feast their eyes with divine darshan for quite sometime..."Read more "

Sai Darshan news 24th march: ".....Swami got down near interview room and proceeded directly to the bhajan mandir (Bhajan Hall) . Swami spent at least 15 minutes with ...."Read more "

Also read: Prashanthi Bulletin 23rd-24th March

Sai Darshan news 23rd march: "...Swami created 2 rings and gave one to (MBA boy student) Ganesh, he is by all accounts a very good dancer. Another ring was gifted to Read more "

Also, enclosed in 23rd march darshan news:Reminiscence of Prof. (Mrs.) Jayalakshmi Gopinath

Sai Darshan news 22nd march: Evening- Swami came at 4:00 p.m. also today Swami spent good deal of time with music college boys inside the bhajan mandir; Swami was in bhajan hall for more than 1 hour. Bhajans went on till 5:35. after that Swami took Arati, and retired to His abode.

Sai Darshan news 21st march: Today Morning Swami didn’t come for darshan to Kulwant Hall however, Swami did come (appx. 9:00 a.m.) out and went straight to His new residence. Consequently, very few devotees on the ladies side had his darshan. In the evening Swami came later than His usual darshan routine at 5.20 p.m.... read more

Sai Darshan news 20th march: "....Swami was in bhajan mandir for more than 1hour: 30 minutes. Devotees sitting inside the bhajan mandir enjoyed superb divine darshan indeed..."read more

Sai Darshan news 19th march: "....Before long, a little boy came walking inside the bhajan mandir, with folded hands; to everyone’s surprise, it was the same student...."read more

© Source: saibabaofindia group

Sai & you : "Sai can reach each falling tears. He sees the heart that needs a cheer. He knows the path that's hard and dear. Don't ever give up coz He is near... "read more

Sai Darshan news 18th march: "....The boys followed Swami’s order and walked towards Interview room with their musical instruments.
After a short while, Swami got up,..." read more

© Source: saibabaofindia group

Sai Darshan news 17th march: "...The students also showed some pictures to Swami, they spent almost half an hour with Bhagawan...." read more

© Source: saibabaofindia group

17th march Latest Photographs: images of Sai Baba from the drama bhakta kavi prajapati - Prasanthi Nilayam

Images of Holi Celebrations in Prasanthi Nilayam

16th march Sai darshan news from Puttaparthi: ."..Swami called a boy
and started talking to him. Swami started by inquiring, how are you? The boy got up from 3rd line & went close to Swami...."read more [ Also free download of "Sai Heart" ]

© Source: saibabaofindia group

Sai Darshan account 15th March - HOLI special: It was a colourful holy in Prasanthi Nilayam.. even though there were no colours sprayed on others like it happens all over India. read more with Holi photos

© Source: saibabaofindia group

Darshan news 14th March: "Swami really surprised the devotees by coming bit earlier (2:45 p.m.) than His usual darshan time, Kulwant hall was half empty"....read more
© Source: saibabaofindia group

Darshan news 13th March: Swami blessed us all with His darshan, both, in the morning and evening. today morning Swami came at around 7 .20 a.m. in the evening Swami came
at 3:30 p.m ...read more © Source: saibabaofindia group

Detailed Darshan news 12th March: Swami came out at appx. 7:15 a.m. in the morning. The Veda chanting filled the morning atmosphere of Sai Kulwant hall with spiritual “fragrance”, the Veda chanting continued till 8:50. a.m. At 8:40 Swami called a (lucky) boy student from 1st line & created a gold chain...read more

<<back to Sai news