Fri, Mar 25, 2011 Bhagawan emerged at 1915 hrs. coming for two full rounds of darshan.
After completing the first round Bhagawan moved into the ladies' side and continued with a bonus round of darshan. Primary School children had a wonderful time with Bhagawan, as Bhagawan preferred to stop at the block for a while during the end of His first round. The little children literally swarmed around His car with greetings in their hands. One after one, each one of them sought blessings from Bhagawan before His car moved into the ladies' side, granting the bonus round of darshan. A group from Alike, Muddenahalli institutions also received Bhagawan's special attention during the round of darshan.
Coming on stage at 1930 hrs. Bhagawan sat for the next half-an-hour and bhajans turned intense. With Bhagawan joining, giving finger beats in between, the session turned out to be a delectable bhajan treat for the august assembly in the twilight.
Just two minutes short of 2000 hrs. Bhagawan asked for Mangala Arathi. Even as Arathi was coming to an end, Bhagawan turned into a blessing mood, blessing the audience with double hand abhayahastha, continuously. Post Arathi, before leaving the dais, once again His blessing right palm went up, blessing the audience with abhayahastha.
Bhagawan left for Yajur Mandiram at 2005 hrs.
|| Samastha Lokaaha Sukhino Bhavanthu ||
I was lucky to be there at Puttaparthi on that day and cherish the memmories of the beautiful and pleasant Darsan of Bhagavan.I am waiting to see Bhagavan back to Yagur Mandiram and giving the unmatched bliss and Darsan very soon.Sai Ram
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Life History of Shirdi Sai Baba - The history repeating ?
The time-wheel was moving fast. Along with it Sai Baba’s name had spread to all places in Maharashtra. Devotees from different places visited Sai Baba and got solutions to their problems.
That was in the year 1886 ( full-moon night ) in the month of Margashira. At about ten in the night, Baba and Mhalsapathi were discussing something. Baba was suffering from asthma and he told Mhalsapathi. "Now I will be leaving my physical body and going up. After three days I will re-enter this body. You should take good care of my body for these three days. In case I do not come back after three days, bury my body opposite to the mosque and put two flags on top." So saying Baba put his head on the thigh of Mhalsapathi and left his physical body. Tatya who came just then saw the happening and was surprised. News spread through Shirdi village that Baba died. Many gathered near the mosque. Only Tatya and Shama believed the words of Mhalsapathi who narrated what Baba had told him. Others disbelieved and thought that Baba had really died. Taking this as a good opportunity, the village munsif Bhate began criticising that for a person with so many divine powers, where was the need to die?
By daybreak all the villagers of Shirdi gathered before the mosque. Bhate with his followers tried to move the physical body of Baba from its place. Mhalsapathi opposed the move. Since Baba had promised to come back to his body after three days, the body should not be moved till then. Some villagers agreed with Mhalsapathi and therefore Bhate could not do anything. But he still insisted that a dead person can never come back alive, and that Mhalsapathi, out of his blind faith in Baba, was believing this and it was better to get a doctor and get the body examined. He sent for a doctor from Ahmednagar. The doctor came to Shirdi on the morning of the third day. He examined the body carefully and declared that the dead body was three days old. But there were no such symptoms of a dead body. He cautioned that as there was a plague prevalent in nearby places, it was not advisable to keep the dead body thus. The villagers came to a decision that if life did not return to the body after completion of three days, then the last rites would be performed. But in the early hours of the fourth day, the body started breathing. There was movement of the limbs. In a few minutes Baba sat up . Mhalsapathi, overjoyed, said loudly, "Sri Sainath Maharaj ki Jai"! Tatya and Shama also repeated this. Hearing all this, the villagers came to Dwarakamai and prostrated before Sai Baba.
Seeing Baba moving about, Bhate, who thought Baba to be dead, duly certified by the doctor, was so wonderstruck that he now started fully believing in Baba as the incarnation of God. From that day, he became the greatest devotee of Baba and brought several people to Baba with a request to get salvation.
After this incident in 1886, Baba showed several miracles and drew several persons from far and near to Shirdi. He brought about several changes in his devotees. We shall know more about such leelas as we proceed further.
In fact, the miracles and leelas shown by Sai Baba were more from this time onwards. The life history of Sai Baba from the year 1890 to 1918, for a period of 28 years, is very important for us. All of Baba’s teachings, miracles and leelas occurred only during this period. We pray to Sai to make us continue the Parayana of the remaining life history with great devotion and understanding, in correct perspective.
That was in the year 1886 ( full-moon night ) in the month of Margashira. At about ten in the night, Baba and Mhalsapathi were discussing something. Baba was suffering from asthma and he told Mhalsapathi. "Now I will be leaving my physical body and going up. After three days I will re-enter this body. You should take good care of my body for these three days. In case I do not come back after three days, bury my body opposite to the mosque and put two flags on top." So saying Baba put his head on the thigh of Mhalsapathi and left his physical body. Tatya who came just then saw the happening and was surprised. News spread through Shirdi village that Baba died. Many gathered near the mosque. Only Tatya and Shama believed the words of Mhalsapathi who narrated what Baba had told him. Others disbelieved and thought that Baba had really died. Taking this as a good opportunity, the village munsif Bhate began criticising that for a person with so many divine powers, where was the need to die?
By daybreak all the villagers of Shirdi gathered before the mosque. Bhate with his followers tried to move the physical body of Baba from its place. Mhalsapathi opposed the move. Since Baba had promised to come back to his body after three days, the body should not be moved till then. Some villagers agreed with Mhalsapathi and therefore Bhate could not do anything. But he still insisted that a dead person can never come back alive, and that Mhalsapathi, out of his blind faith in Baba, was believing this and it was better to get a doctor and get the body examined. He sent for a doctor from Ahmednagar. The doctor came to Shirdi on the morning of the third day. He examined the body carefully and declared that the dead body was three days old. But there were no such symptoms of a dead body. He cautioned that as there was a plague prevalent in nearby places, it was not advisable to keep the dead body thus. The villagers came to a decision that if life did not return to the body after completion of three days, then the last rites would be performed. But in the early hours of the fourth day, the body started breathing. There was movement of the limbs. In a few minutes Baba sat up . Mhalsapathi, overjoyed, said loudly, "Sri Sainath Maharaj ki Jai"! Tatya and Shama also repeated this. Hearing all this, the villagers came to Dwarakamai and prostrated before Sai Baba.
Seeing Baba moving about, Bhate, who thought Baba to be dead, duly certified by the doctor, was so wonderstruck that he now started fully believing in Baba as the incarnation of God. From that day, he became the greatest devotee of Baba and brought several people to Baba with a request to get salvation.
After this incident in 1886, Baba showed several miracles and drew several persons from far and near to Shirdi. He brought about several changes in his devotees. We shall know more about such leelas as we proceed further.
In fact, the miracles and leelas shown by Sai Baba were more from this time onwards. The life history of Sai Baba from the year 1890 to 1918, for a period of 28 years, is very important for us. All of Baba’s teachings, miracles and leelas occurred only during this period. We pray to Sai to make us continue the Parayana of the remaining life history with great devotion and understanding, in correct perspective.
Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba's Health Condition shows improvement
Satya Sai Baba, who was admitted to hospital following respiration-related problems, continues to be on ventilator support though his vital parameters are nearly normal and satisfactory, doctors attending on him said this evening.
"He is still on ventilator to support his respiration function and on the CRRT system to assist his kidney function,"
"All other vital parameters are nearly normal and satisfactory. He is under constant watch of the panel of doctors treating him." As per a Medical Bulletin issued in the evening of April 5th
"He is still on ventilator to support his respiration function and on the CRRT system to assist his kidney function,"
"All other vital parameters are nearly normal and satisfactory. He is under constant watch of the panel of doctors treating him." As per a Medical Bulletin issued in the evening of April 5th
Monday, April 4, 2011
Bhagavan Baba.s Health condition is reported as Critical
Sathya Sai Baba's health condition critical: doctors
Even as large numbers of devotees from India and abroad prayed for his speedy recovery and well-being, the health condition of spiritual leader Satya Sri Sai Baba remained critical today.
Sai Baba, who is on ventilator and dialysis to assist his kidney function, was critical as some of his organs were not functioning satisfactorily, Sri Satya Sai Baba Institutue of Higher Medical Sciences Director A N Safays said in the latest bulletin released here today evening.
The doctors' team was still attending on Sai Baba to save his life, he said.
The 85-year-old Sai Baba was admitted to Satya Sai Super Speciality Hospital here on March 28, following pneumonia and respiratory problems.
After hearing the news of the critical condition of the spiritual leader, a large number of devotees and leaders from various political parties were rushing to the hospital.
Elaborate security arrangements have been made around the hospital.
Andhra Pradesh Major Industries Minister Geeta Reddy, an ardent devotee of Sai Baba, is monitoring the situation here
Even as large numbers of devotees from India and abroad prayed for his speedy recovery and well-being, the health condition of spiritual leader Satya Sri Sai Baba remained critical today.
Sai Baba, who is on ventilator and dialysis to assist his kidney function, was critical as some of his organs were not functioning satisfactorily, Sri Satya Sai Baba Institutue of Higher Medical Sciences Director A N Safays said in the latest bulletin released here today evening.
The doctors' team was still attending on Sai Baba to save his life, he said.
The 85-year-old Sai Baba was admitted to Satya Sai Super Speciality Hospital here on March 28, following pneumonia and respiratory problems.
After hearing the news of the critical condition of the spiritual leader, a large number of devotees and leaders from various political parties were rushing to the hospital.
Elaborate security arrangements have been made around the hospital.
Andhra Pradesh Major Industries Minister Geeta Reddy, an ardent devotee of Sai Baba, is monitoring the situation here
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba Health Condition -Latest Report
"Allaying all fears and anxiety that gripped the fraternity, due to baseless information appeared in the media through various channels, we have the latest bulletin received from SSSIHMS, Prasanthigram about Bhagawan's physical health
The Report reads as follows AT 12.55 P.M. IST on 2nd April 2011
SWAMI DEVELOPED DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING. HE IS PUT ON SUPPORTIVE RESPIRATORY DEVICE. HE IS NOW BREATHING EASILY. ALL OTHER VITAL SYSTEMS ARE FUNCTIONING NORMALLY. THERE IS NO CAUSE FOR ANXIETY." - Team SSSBPT
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The Report reads as follows AT 12.55 P.M. IST on 2nd April 2011
SWAMI DEVELOPED DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING. HE IS PUT ON SUPPORTIVE RESPIRATORY DEVICE. HE IS NOW BREATHING EASILY. ALL OTHER VITAL SYSTEMS ARE FUNCTIONING NORMALLY. THERE IS NO CAUSE FOR ANXIETY." - Team SSSBPT
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India win World Cup
Mumbai: Fulfilling the expectations of a billion hearts, India Saturday won the cricket World Cup for the second time in 28 years, showing guts and will to comprehensively beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in a pulsating final at a jam-packed Wankhede Stadium.Cricket's economic superpowers are now the number one team in the two major formats of the game --Test and ODIs. Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni (91 not out) reserved his best for the occasion and played a truly captain's knock and the entire team swarmed the field to mob him as he dispatched Nuwan Kulasekara for a six to complete the gritty chase.
Even Sachin Tendulkar could not control his emotions as ran in to join the celebrations out the middle. The Indian players had tears of joy as the Sri Lankans stood in disbelief, not knowing what had hit them. It was the second consecutive loss for Sri Lanka in the final, having beaten by Australia in the Caribbeans four years back.
Tendulkar said this was the proudest moment for him. He did not forget to thank the support staff for their wonderful work.
The team carried Tendulkar on their shoulders for a victory lap around the stadium.
Chasing a stiff 275, India were looking down the barrel as their two greatest match-winners Virender Sehwag (0) and Tendulkar (18) were back in the pavilion.
But, they were well served first by Gautam Gambhir (97) who first revived the gasping team with Virat Kohli (35) and then joined Dhoni to put them on road to victory.
Eventually, Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh finished the job in great style.
Dhoni's invincibles have finally broke the jinx of the a host country not winning a World Cup on their home soil and the captain himself played a gem of an innings. Sri Lanka won it in 1996 as co-hosts, but in the Pakistani city Lahore. Come to think of it, they left India speechless in the semis and left them in tears in Kolkata in that edition.
There were two distinct phases when a team dominated the World Cup, first the West Indies which won the first two editions before India knocked them off the perch in 1983. Then the Australians dominated, playing four consecutive finals and winning the cup thrice.
Sri Lanka, who could not chase a revised target of 269 from 36 overs in the 2007 edition against Australia, thought they had enough to carry the day as Mahela Jayawardene took them to 274/6 with a superlative hundred.
Even Sachin Tendulkar could not control his emotions as ran in to join the celebrations out the middle. The Indian players had tears of joy as the Sri Lankans stood in disbelief, not knowing what had hit them. It was the second consecutive loss for Sri Lanka in the final, having beaten by Australia in the Caribbeans four years back.
Tendulkar said this was the proudest moment for him. He did not forget to thank the support staff for their wonderful work.
The team carried Tendulkar on their shoulders for a victory lap around the stadium.
Chasing a stiff 275, India were looking down the barrel as their two greatest match-winners Virender Sehwag (0) and Tendulkar (18) were back in the pavilion.
But, they were well served first by Gautam Gambhir (97) who first revived the gasping team with Virat Kohli (35) and then joined Dhoni to put them on road to victory.
Eventually, Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh finished the job in great style.
Dhoni's invincibles have finally broke the jinx of the a host country not winning a World Cup on their home soil and the captain himself played a gem of an innings. Sri Lanka won it in 1996 as co-hosts, but in the Pakistani city Lahore. Come to think of it, they left India speechless in the semis and left them in tears in Kolkata in that edition.
There were two distinct phases when a team dominated the World Cup, first the West Indies which won the first two editions before India knocked them off the perch in 1983. Then the Australians dominated, playing four consecutive finals and winning the cup thrice.
Sri Lanka, who could not chase a revised target of 269 from 36 overs in the 2007 edition against Australia, thought they had enough to carry the day as Mahela Jayawardene took them to 274/6 with a superlative hundred.
Goa Minister found carrying 50 crores in cash
BJP demands sacking of Monserrate: Goa
The BJP today demanded that Goa Education Minister Monserrate be dropped from the state cabinet, saying it will not allow the Assembly to function till it happens.
Goa Education Minister Atanasio Monserrate was detained at the Mumbai airport in the wee hours today for allegedly carrying unaccounted foreign and Indian currency.
The Minister was detained for possessing undisclosed US dollars at the airport, airport sources said. The sources also said that he may have been carrying foreign and Indian currency beyond permissible limits.
It was not clear as to where the minister was headed to. Monserrate's elder son Rohit was arrested in 2009 for allegedly raping a minor German girl in Goa.
In February, Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was detained for allegedly carrying about Rs 60 lakh of undeclared foreign currency at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi.
The minister was detained at the Mumbai airport this morning for reportedly carrying USD 10 million and Indian
currency worth Rs 25 lakh.
Leader of Opposition Manohar Parrikar said the party is determined not to allow the Assembly to function till the minister is immediately sacked. The BJP has also called for an emergency legislature wing meeting on Sunday to decide its future course of action in the matter.
"We have been exposing how state ministers are involved in corrupt practises," BJP legislature wing spokesman Damodar Naik said. Also, we are charting out our future course of action, he said.
Chief Minister Digambar Kamat on the other hand said they are 'waiting and watching' the situation at this juncture.
"Let's wait before we jump to the conclusion. If the minister has really done something wrong, then we will take the action," Kamat told PTI.
The former UGDP (United Goan Democratic Party) leader recently joined the Congress and represents Taleigao constituency next to Panaji.
Goa Pradesh Congress Committee President Subhash Shirodkar, however refrained from commenting on the issue.
"I am not in a position to comment on this right now. Because I do not know what exactly happened," he said.
Monserrate, who was inducted into the cabinet in 2008, has more then 14 criminal cases filed against him including a case for attacking Panaji police station in 2009.
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