Bhagawan in His Discourse on 10th August 2006 said, “During the
forthcoming days, many learned persons will address you. You will have the
opportunity of listening to their sacred talk. See that these sacred words
are imprinted in your heart.” The students and devotees have the greatest
opportunity of listening to these learned speakers. These speakers are
giving scholarly expositions on their chosen topic. Some of them are in
the pinnacle of their career and some retired after rendering yeoman
service in their respective institutions. What they speak are gems of
wisdom – wisdom derived from years of experience.
Bhagawan had blessed two more speakers to address the audience on this
evening. The first speaker was Dr. N. Gopalakrishnan, Director, Indian
Institute of Scientific and Cultural Heritage, Trivandrum. A well
acclaimed scientist with specialisation in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Dr.
Gopalakrishnan has been the recipient of many prestigious scientific
awards and has authored several books on scientific and cultural heritage.
He possesses 6 patents in his areas of specialisation and has the unique
blend of modern scientific knowledge with heritage Sanskrit based
scientific knowledge. He addressed the gathering on the topic “Sivam
Bhutva Sivam Bhaje”. The second speaker Sri Ajit Popat is based in London.
He is an Investment and Property Consultant and is the trustee of the
Heart Valve Bank. He addressed the devotees on “The Significance of this
Yajna”. Sri Popat is known for his wit and humour in his speeches.
Excerpts of their speeches are given below.
Sri Gopalakrishnan began his speech by offering his reverential Pranams to
Bhagawan considering Him as his everything. Twameva Mathacha Pitha Twameva,
Twameva Bandhuscha Sakha Twameva, Twameva Vidya Dravinam Twameva, Twameva
Sarvam Mama Sai Deva (You alone are the mother and father, friend and
relation, wisdom and wealth, You are my everything, Oh my Sai). In our
country, science and spirituality integrated from time immemorial. Lord
Krishna declared in the Bhagawadgita 5140 years ago that every spiritual
knowledge is to be integrated with science for getting rid of
superstitions. Lord Siva is an integration of science and spirituality and
Bhagawan is also an integration of science and spirituality. Our Athi
Rudra Maha Yajna is also an integration of science and spirituality. Sivam
Bhutva Sivam Bhaje, the cosmic form of Siva, the Tandava Nritya (cosmic
dance) of Siva, where billions and billions of galaxies are rotating and
revolving every second. The Tandava Nritya of the electrons in an atom is
something unique and the whole universe as the kinetic energy, the
potential energy, the sound energy, the electric energy and everything
through Bhava, Raga, Tala – ‘Bha’ ‘Ra’ ‘Tam’. And you can see from the
cosmic form of Siva comes down the Siva connecting the Loka (world) as
Siva Linga. In the Siva Linga hundreds and hundreds of reactors
established everywhere in the world, having the unique shape of Siva Linga,
connects with the energy throughout the world. All the people of the world
are connected with this energy as perceived by Siva. Siva Sakthi exists in
each and every thing in this universe. It is an integration of science and
spirituality. Bhagawan also integrates science and spirituality at the
cosmic level. The universal love has been vibrated and Bhagawan gives the
energy in the level of the world through the generated atomic reactors of
Sai Seva Samithi. It spreads in everyone as Aham Sai (I am Sai). The
speaker concluded his speech saying that he is the happiest man in the
world today because his forehead touched the Lotus Feet of Bhagawan. My
Pranams to Bhagawan.
Sri Ajit Popat began his speech by offering his humble Pranams to
Bhagawan. Sri Popat punctuated his speech in Hindi frequently in his own
inimitable style. The speaker referred to the interview last January
wherein Bhagawan graciously created a Linga and gave him the instructions
to worship the Linga. Bhagawan said that the Linga is the manifestation of
materialisation, vibration and radiation. Swami told that the Linga has to
be worshipped with Panchakshari Mantra – Om Namah Sivaya. The Panchakshari
Mantra is the source and sustaining power of Panchabhutas (five elements),
Pancha Pranas (five life-breaths), Pancha Koshas (five sheaths of the
soul), Pancha Karmendriyas (five senses of action), Pancha Jnanendriyas
(five senses of perception). The speaker took the liberty to pose a
question, “Is there any need to do a Yajna?” Bhagawan, who has created the
entire universe can also bring world peace merely by His Will. The speaker
said, Bhagawan has started a series of Yajnas, “Sampurna Arogya Pradayaka
Yajna”. It is the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences.
“Sampurna Atma Vidya Pradayaka Yajna”. It is the Sri Sathya Sai Institute
of Higher Learning. Sampurna Tushti Pushti Santushti Pradayaka Yajna.
Bhagawan’s Water Project which is health, wealth and prosperity. Then why
this Athi Rudra Maha Yajna. If there has to be world peace, it has to
first begin at the individual level. The speaker felt that Bhagawan has
commenced this Yajna to instil social, moral and spiritual
responsibilities in our hearts and minds. On the Purnahuti day, when each
of us go to our respective destinations, we must believe that the Yajna is
not over, but it has just started. Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher
Medical Sciences, is there a conclusion for that Yajna, because it is a
Prema Yajna. Bhagawan out of his concern for humanity has started the
hospitals. Nobody has asked Him to do so. He is everything for us.
The learned speaker reminded everyone that before performing any action,
one should think, whether Bhagawan will be happy with our action. If
Bhagawan is happy, then the whole world will be happy. The ultimate
happiness lies in communication with God. With this noble remark, the Sri
Popat concluded his speech.
After Sri Popat’s speech, Bhagawan distributed wrist watches to all the
priests who are conducting this Yajna and also the Veda chanting students.
Out of his outpouring of love, the students who performed dance on the
15th of August were given these watches. The names of the priests were
called one by one and Bhagawan personally distributed watches to all of
them. After this distribution, there was a music concert. This concert was
a real treat to devotional music lovers. Prasadam was distribution to all
the devotees and then Bhagawan retired to Yajur Mandiram, the abode of the
Lord.
The ceremony started with 'Arunaparayanam' at 5 A.M (prayer to the Sun
God) and was followed by 'Mahanyasam' and Abhishekam to the Lingam,
'Saieeshwara'. This was followed by 'Rudra Parayanam', which is the
recital of the 'Rudram' 11 times by 121 ritwiks. At 7:42 A.M, our beloved
Lord arrived, much to the joy of everyone. He sat on the sofa at 7:55 A.M
and watched the proceedings. Parayanam got over at 8:10 A.M. The head
priest took Swami's permission to begin the Homam. At 8.25, Rudra homam
commenced and shortly thereafter Swami went to the interview room and
called one of His students (a dancer) for an interview with his parents.
Meanwhile, on completion of the Rudra Homam, 'Sai Gayathri Homam' followed
at 9:13 A.M. Swami came back at 9.22. He permitted His students to
distribute 'Prasadam' to everyone. The cover of each of the sweets
distributed today had this quote: "What God gives never exhausts, what man
gives never lasts." During every Prasadam distribution Bhagawan makes sure
that no one is missed out in the thousands who gather there. But truly
speaking, His grace reaches not only those who attended the Yagnam, but to
all regardless of geographic location. For what God gives can never be
exhausted and there's more than enough for all of us to partake. This
message was driven home subtly. This was followed by the rendition of
beautiful hymns from 'Thiruvaasagam', a Tamil epic which portrays the
glory of Lord Siva. The memorable morning programme concluded with Mangala
Aarathi to Bhagawan at 9.40 A.M.
Swami came out from Yajur Mandir at 2.45 p.m. Vedic hymns and the musical
nadaswaram welcomed Him. His car passed amongst the devotees and as per
His command it went straight towards the interview room over the slope.
Swami came out of the interview room at 3.03 p.m.and sat in all His
majesty overseeing the proceedings of the various rituals. Pooja ended at
3.10 p.m. Swami then called the head priest and enquired about the pooja
and about other rithwiks. As per Swami's command, Sri. Vinay Kumar
introduced the two speakers for the day.
The first speaker was Dr. N. Gopalakrishanan, Director of the Indian
Institute of Scientific and Cultural Heritage located in Trivandrum. His
speech was a display of authority over the ageless Vedas and the mastery
over the modern science. He said, "Since times immemorial science and
spirituality stood united in this land of Bharath which is overseen by
Shiva of Himalayas facing Parvati located in Kanyakumari, who in turn is
gazing back at Her lord....... Swami is an inspiring integration of
science and spirituality...Today I am the Happiest of all beings for I
could touch the feet of the Lord with my forehead. My prostrations to Thee
for your compassion ...My prostrations to Thee for your uniqueness in
integrating science and spirituality".
The second speaker was Sri. Ajit Popat from London. His astounding
eloquence brought forth many important points worthy of deep
consideration. He said, "We have not come here to see the smoke of yajna,
but we all came here to realise that we have a role to play in the mission
of the Lord. Swami can change the world in an instant but in His
compassion He is endowing us an opportunity to be His instruments. ....
The real yajna in reality commences from the day of Poornahuthi (formal
ending ceremony of the Yajna). This yajna shall blaze forth from each
heart that sat in His presence and heard His teachings and witnessed His
miracles of Selfless Love." He then dealt upon the various facets of
intellect that one should possess for being an effective instrument in His
hands. His speech came to an end with the divine command.
Then the devotees witnessed an act that silently roared about the
compassion and the limitless love of the Lord. Swami instructed Sri. Vinay
Kumar to call upon all the ritwiks (priests) in order. He then tirelessly
went on distributing beautiful watches to all of them personally. 132
priests were called upon in order and the Lord blessed each one in His
unique way. Some with His look, some with a word, some with His
abhayahasta and some with a nod, but in all as they walked back the
twinkle in their eyes and the beaming smile on their lips told the masses
that they were touched by God. He then personally enquired from the head
priest whether everyone had got the watches. Lovingly Swami then gave a
watch to Vinay Kumar and the house acknowledged this beautiful act with a
thunderous applause.
Then there was a pleasant surprise for His students. Swami called all the
dancers and gave them the watches, His tokens of blessings and love. He
then called all the vedam boys and gave them too the watches personally.
After this outpour of Love, Swami asked all the ritwiks to chant Vedam. He
went inside the interview room at 4.45p.m., and He came out at 5.05.p.m.
.There was an entertaining musical concert by the singer sisters from
Chennai, Ranjani-Gayathri. Swami blessed the singers with sarees. Aarati
was given at 5.40 p.m. Prasadam was then distributed and Swami left for
His residence at 5.45.p.m.
Day 9
17/08/06
Afternoon
Sai Ram All
This afternoon’s proceedings started 2.00pm sharp with the
SaiEaswara linga abhishekams and Sri Rudram offerings. Swami came
out about hour later with a full round and stopped in the car
outside the interview room, and walked inside. He came out about 15
minutes later to His chair, just at the end of the Yagnam
proceedings. Aarti to lingam commenced. Two speakers spoke, one
mostly in Telugu. So I couldn’t understand. The other spoke so fast
that I couldn’t also understand. I was seated right at the back. The
set up of the Yagnam structure surrounding the fire pits makes it
difficult to see Swami, as there are many poles that block your
view. Even couldn’t see the TV properly. After the speakers, we
expected Swami to get up to do His daily discourse, but He again
went to the interview room. He asked all the priests to chant the
Sri Rudram by just sitting there in a group. After about 30mins, He
came back to His chair. All the priest’s came up individually to
recieve a gift from Him. Too far back to see what they were. They
all did padnamaskar to Him. It took about 35 mins. After that,
another group of students came up, also individually to receive
something from Swami. By now it was about 6.00pm. Next, a small
group of women got up next to Swami and sang like the Gopikas.
Beautiful renditions of Krishna bhajans. It was getting late and
still no discourse. As He had said, He would speak tomorrow,
yesterday. Time must of run out, so Aarti commenced and Swami left
in the car. It started getting very windy late in the afternoon,
that even the head priest had to cup the aarti flames, in case it
was blown out. It started pouring down in showers, during the
singing. Suddenly it stopped about 30 minutes later. Crowds seem to
be diminishing, as the lines at the canteen are way down. A
beautiful cool breeze this evening. Its like the whole ashram has
had a cleansing.
Click on the (below) photo thumbnails to see large size
Abhishekam for Sayeeshwara with Sugar
Abhishekam for Sayeeshwara
Rudra Parayanam
Sai and Sayeeshwara
Rudra Parayanam
Bhagawan interacting with Shri N. Gopala
Krishnan after his talk on "Shivam Bhutva - Shivam Bhajeth"
(Become Shiva - Worship Shiva)
Bhagawan listening to a speech by Shri Ajit
Poppad
Bhagawan presenting a wrist watch to
the Pradan Archak
Bhagawan presenting wrist watches to all ritwiks
Swami presenting wrist watches to the students vedam group
Bhagawan blessing the student vedam group
Bhagwan witnessing the music program by sisters
Ranjini and Gayathri accompanied by Charumathi Raghuram (Violin)
and Neyveli Skandasubramanian (Mrudangam) 14
Yajna's sacred process of rituals commenced this
morning at 5.00 a.m. with Yajna (RUDRA) Chants and the Lingam
Abhishekam. Radiating Sai Bhagawan came inside the Kulwant hall at
7.35 a.m. after giving the usual darshan from His car Swami sat on
the Throne (chair) placed for Him in the centre area of Sai Kulwant
Hall, Swami watched the Yajna proceedings for an hour, at around
8.35 Swami went inside the interview room; Swami came back again to
His throne & watched the Yajna proceedings for a short while, after
the customary Aarthi Swami retired to His abode. Also prasadam
in new packaging (with Sai Pic & quotes) were distributed to the
devotees today.
Bhagawan
Panchamrutha Abhishekam and
Aarathi for Sayeeshwara
3rd day Yajna Photos & Report also EXCERPTS FROM THE 3rd day
DISCOURSE "...Bhagawan in His Divine
Discourse underlined that it is mysterious to understand the
principle of Dakshinamoorthi…one can extol him in myriad ways… Read more
more details & download from 3rd day
Latest 2nd set of Photos of day two & Yajna News :
"...Swami then materialized a third eye for the Lingam. It was plate
in gold 1 inch by 21/2 inch in size with a red gem at its centre.
Swami Himself placed the eye on the Lingam below the sandal paste
and vermillion mark. "
Read more
Wallpapers
Download:
YAJNA Edition - 'Saieeshwara' Lingam with Sai Baba:
9th August
ATI RUDRA MAHA YAJNAM 1st Day: "...The much awaited Athi
Rudra Maha Yajna aiming at World Peace and Prosperity to the World
at large begins in the Holy Abode of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba at
Prasanthi Nilayam in His immediate Divine Presence this afternoon at
15:00 Hrs. IST...."read moreYajna
Programme Schedule & Radio Broadcast
Latest: Sai Video clip - streaming video
of Ashadi Ekadashi play on
the Ten Commandments:
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8th
August Sai News Update-
"...This morning, Bhagawan came for darshan at 7.50 am. and during
His Darshan round in the car, spoke to the Karnataka Youth co-ordinator
and the organiser..."
read more
4th August Sai
News Update-
today morning the "Vara Lakshmi Vratham" started out with Lakhsmi
Puja in Puttaparthi. The traditional ritual of puja (pooja) was
performed to Goddess Lakshmi by Sai Baba devotees in huge numbers.
The pooja to Goddess lakshmi was incomparable and very auspicious
since it was preformed in the holy presence of Sathya Sai Baba.
Swami attended the puja and granted wonderful darshan & blessings to
all the devotees. read more
Latest Sai News from
Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi-
"...This evening, Bhagawan came for darshan at three o'clock, and
after spending a few minutes in the interview room, came outside and
sat onstage for an hour to the accompaniment of Vedic chants..." Read more
Latest Sai
Vichaar:Shri Sai Baba of Shirdi
-Weekly newsletter- 3rd,August 2006 EXPERIENCE OF DEVOTEES: Nishit:
I am here sharing my experience with you all. My sister is a strong
devotee of Sai Baba and I also used to believe in him but was never
a very staunch follower. I wanted to go to Shirdi since long but
could never make it as I believe that he call us but can't go at our
own will. " Read more
2nd August: Video clip of The Sai Intl Symphony Orchestra -
The Sai International Symphony Orchestra again performs in Sai
Kulwant Hall, with a stunning array of beautiful classical works,
with appropriate and helpful introductions to each piece. The
musicians come from 22 countries. They start off with a bhajan that
was arranged by a member of the orchestra --can you recognize it? - 350kbs100kbs20kbs
30th July: Filling The emptiness: Miracles - "Actually His miracles that are really
wonderful are the ones He performs in the consciousness and lives of
His devotees. He changes you so gently and gradually that you do not
even realise that anything is happening until one morning you really
take a good look at yourself and see that you have changed..." read more
27th July Sai News Update:
"
This evening, Bhagawan came for darshan just after 3 o'clock, and
alighting from the car, went into the interview room. After a few
minutes, He came out and walked up to..."
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23rd July, Sainews in
brief :
Devotees present at Kulwant Hall today
enjoyed the wonderful and long darshan of Swami since there was a
program by devotees [singers] from Karnataka state, Swami was out on
the veranda between 3 p.m -5 30. p.m. giving us blissful darshan for
nearly 3 hours.
Pictures and details later.
What is life about..?
" Life is not about keeping score. It is not about how many
friends you have..." read
more
Talks with Pedda
Reddy Garu, the caretaker of Planetarium and Sai Geeta:
Q:
Tell us about Sai Geeta's early days.
A:
Sai Geeta was very close to Swami those days. Everyday her
duty would be to wait outside the Mandir in the morning and she
would be ready with a garland..."
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more
16th August:
Latest Sai
Vichaar: 
23rd July, Sainews in
brief :
Devotees present at Kulwant Hall today
enjoyed the wonderful and long darshan of Swami since there was a
program by devotees [singers] from Karnataka state, Swami was out on
the veranda between 3 p.m -5 30. p.m. giving us blissful darshan for
nearly 3 hours.
