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New Year evening, 1 Jan 2008

Happy New Year!

University alumni perform a colorful bangra dance and then pay their individual respects to Swami.

A brass band composed of university alumni perform, with singing also. Students then recollect past events with Swami. At about 43 minutes into the video, Swami gives His discourse. Arathi ends this video.

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New Year morning, 1 Jan 2008

Happy New Year!

University alumni parade in with flags, followed by Vedic chanters. The college band plays. We hear an impromptu speech by a University alumnus —Swami materials a necklace for him after the speech.

Various people speak privately with Swami, as we hear a beautiful version of Ave Maria. The University brass band plays. We then get to watch as the college boys sing bhajans for 45 minutes. Arathi ends this video.

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December 27, 2007

Southern California and Hawai

A play titled "The Boy Jesus" is performed, insterpersed with beautiful Christmas carols.

After the play, the region 8 (USA) Sai Choir from California sings a number of songs.

Swami talks to some of the devotees, and Arathi follows.

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Christmas 25–26, 2007
		Christmas morning: primary school boys present a violin concert, university students provide a brass band, and all sing Christmas carols. Christmas evening: Four speakers talk about their experiences. Dec. 26 eve: Swami gives His divine discourse, and we see part of it.
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Christmas eve, 2007
		Christmas eve 2007 Beautiful piano music accompanies a video of Swami sitting in His chair on the Verandah. Then, the Sai Overseas Children's Choi perform for about 25 minutes, reciting some verses from the Bhagavad Gita and then singing enthusiastically and beautifully. We hear Christmas carols, like "I'm dreaming of a white christmas", "the drummer body", "jingle bells". We also hear "This little light of mine".
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82nd Birthday Celebrations, 23 Nov 2007

82nd Birthday celebrations

The celebrations started at 9AM, with parades leading Bhagavan into Sai Kulwant Hall. The Carnatic music duo Malladi Rama Prasad and Malladi Ravikumar performed. Then, five couples, annointed Swami, with Anil Kumar explaining the signifance of he ceremony. In the eveing, the Malladi brothers performed again, followed by Hariharan singing.

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Ladies Day, 19 Nov 2007

Ladies Day at Prasanthi

A parade of vedic chanters and bands lead Swami into Sai Kulwant Hall. We see just a bit of the giving away of 50 cows and 14 calves. Dr. Hymavathi Reddy and Mrs. Sowcar Janaki give short talks. In the evening, celebrated carnatic singer Nithyasree Mahadevan enthralled the audience with her singing. A dazzling musical drama by the primary school children,titled "Sai Leela", based on Swami's life, ended the festivities.

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Leipzig Philharmonic, 4 Aug 2007

Leipzig Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra

This is the final concert of the "Musical Tribute to India" Tour, 2007, of the Leipzig Philharmonc Chamber Orchestra of Germany, presented to Swami in Sai Kulwant Hall.

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Guru purnima evening, 29 July 2007
		Guru Purnima evening We see a colourful dance-cum-song program by the youth of Latin America —Brazil, Venezuela, and Mexico. The dances are in the type of the Brazilian natives, Venezuelan natives, and the Mexicans. Then, the International Youth Choir sings. Finally, the Mallardi borthers, of carnatic fame, sing again.
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Guru purnima morning, 29 July 2007
		Guru Purnima morning Bhagawan is taken in a procession led by Sathya Geeta, the new elephant, caparisoned befitting the occasion, followed by boys holding decorative parasols, bhajan groups, and a group of boys chanting Vedam. Then, the Malladi brothers give a scintillating Carnatic Music presentation. Aarathi ends the video.
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World Youth Conference, 26-28 July 2007
		World Youth Conference, part 2 We see views of the youth preparing in Hillview Stadium and parading to Sai Kulwant Hall. We see excerpts from speeches by Dr. Goldstein and Youth Coordinator Shitu Chudasama. We listen to excerpts from Swami's inaugural discourse. The venue switches to the new indoor gymnasium, where we see dancing and the basketball game. Excerpts from speeches by youth conclude this inspiring video.
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World Youth Conference, 26-28 July 2007
		World Youth Conference, part 1 We see views of the youth preparing in Hillview Stadium and parading to Sai Kulwant Hall. We see excerpts from speeches by Dr. Goldstein and Youth Coordinator Shitu Chudasama. We listen to excerpts from Swami's inaugural discourse. The venue switches to the new indoor gymnasium, where we see dancing and the basketball game. Excerpts from speeches by youth conclude this inspiring video.
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Ashadi evening drama, 25 July 2007
		Ashadi evening The highlight of the afternoon-evening session was a dance drama on Jhule lal, the chosen God of Sindhi community who lived during the 10th century by the Bal Vikas children from the Thane District of Maharashtra.
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Ashadi morning part 2, 25 July 2007
		Ashadi morning, part 2 The play, "Master the Mind, Be a Master Mind", continues. Panels of contestants have to answer questions about the mind, and a great panel of experts judge the answers, e.g. Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekanandha, Muthuswami Iyer, and Rabindranath Tagore deliver their verdict and give answers themselves. After the play Swami comes down and walks among the actors.
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Ashadi morning part 1, 25 July 2007
		Ashadi morning, part 1 We see Swami coming into Sai Kulwant Hall. After lighting the lamp and some bhajans, two boys talk about Sai Gita, Swami's elephant, who merged with Swami two months back, and welcome the new elephant. A dance in adoration of Lord Ganesha takes place. Then the State of Mahrashta and Goa starts their annual play. This time, it is "Master the Mind, Be a Master Mind".
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Hariharan sings, 24 July 2007

Hariharan sings

The evening of24 July had devotees gathered in Kulwant Hall captivated by an awe-inspiring performance by Padmashree Hariharan of the "Colonial Cousins" fame. Hariharan, well trained in Carnatic and Hindustani music, has had great success in his fusion experiments. Though he started his career as a Ghazal singer, he found a grander following in fusion music with his album in 1996. Since then he is much sought after in the light music scene as well.

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Chinese New Year, 24 February 2007
		Chinese new year evening Devotees from Indonesia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia perform a play, "My Parents, My Treasure", with coloruful dancing. The drama vividly captures the dilemma people face these days: the conflict between profound ancient culture and wisdom on one hand and the modern, material lifestyle on the other. Bhajans and Arathi follow.
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Chinese New Year, 24 February 2007
		Chinese new year morning Swami was led into Sai Kulwant Hall in a procession and colourful pageantry of lion dancers and men dressed in Chinese regal attire. Swami lit candles. Mr. Billy Fong Goon Poy, organizing chair of the celebrations, addressed the gathering. In the Chinese tradition, tea and cake were offered to Bhagwan. Students then recited Vedic mantras and stanzas from the "Di Zi Gui", a code of conduct for children. A choir presentation and bhajans, some in Chinese, end the video.
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Pure Love

Prepare yourself for an experience. After a brief intro of part of Suprabhatam and nagasankirtan, we move to 45 minutes of beautiful, slow-motion shots of darshan in the early 1990s. Swami is radiant and full of love and smiles, and the devotion of everyone is evident. Halfway through the video, the exquisite, moving music "How I love thee" intensifies the devotion one feels from watching this video. The video ends with Christmas Eve and "Silent Night".

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His Life is His Message
by Richard Bock

Taken from a film by Richard Bock from the late 1960s – early 1970s. This video gives a history of Swami, explains His teachings, and talks about materializations. We see beautiful shots of Swami in Brindavan and Prasanthi Nilayam, as well as the vibhuthi abhishekam, the pouring of vibhuthi onto Shirdi Baba's statue. We see excerpts of Swami's famous 1968 birthday discourse (text,). Don't miss this video!

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	Talk to Westerners Swami talks to westerners in Kodai Kanal. Swami discourses on topics ranging from what man is to the need for less talk and fewer detachments to the secret of happiness. He tells us to knw God by experience and to have self-confidence.
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Easwaramma Day (06 May)

2003 Easwaramma Day (06 May)
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Christmas Day, 25 December 2006
		Christmas Day evening John Behner talked about Swami curing his eye and then introduced two speakers: Arthur Hillcoat, who spoke of Jesus and of the need for Love, and Father Charles Ogada, who talked about how Swami came to him and about the great Power in His name. Swami then gave His divine Discourse; here is the text.
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Christmas Day, 25 December 2006
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This documentary, created in November 2006, gives the highlights of the SSSIHL, which had its start in 1968 with the founding of the woman's college in Anantapur and became a university in 1981. The last part of the documentary highlights the construction of the new indoor Stadium, which was finished in time for the 25th Convocation of the Institute.

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Inauguration of Stadium , 22 November 2006

Inauguration of Sri Sathya Sai International Center for Sports

We are treated to the inaugural procession with Swami, the President of India, and the governors of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh; the national anthem; speeches; and a film. Members of the world class Greece and Switzerland gymnastics teams perform, and there is a volleyball match between the Sri Lankan and India teams.

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Birthday celebration, 23 November 2006

Evening celebrations

We see Swami entering the gymnasium, part of the badminton match between India and Indonesia, a glimpse of the Harlem Globetrotters game, and Swami with the players. The venue then switches to Sai Kulwant Hall for a wonderful music concert and cake cutting.

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Birthday celebration, 23 November 2006

Excerpts from the celebration

We see the opening parade, Swami's arrival and sitting with the President of India, the President's remarks, excerpts from Swami's discourse, and Swami cutting birthday cakes. There are also excerpts from the music program in the evening.

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Athi Rudra Maha Yagna, 9-20 Aug 2006

Athi Rudra Maha Yagna:
Purnahuti

Purnahuti means "complete offering". The offering of the Purnahuti marks the completion of the homa (ritual).

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Athi Rudra Maha Yagna, 9-20 Aug 2006
		Athi Rudra Maha Yagna: Ashtavadhana Seva Ashtadvadhana refers to doing 8 things at one time. This Ashtavadhana Seva is a particular worship service, done every day of the yagna. Swami is seen a lot in this video. Read about the yagna in the Prasanthi Bulletin.
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Athi Rudra Maha Yagna, 9-20 Aug 2006
		Athi Rudra Maha Yagna: Afternoon puja This puja (worship) was performed every afternoon of the yagna. Read about the yagnain the Prasanthi Bulletin.
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Athi Rudra Maha Yagna , 10 Aug 2006

Athi Rudra Maha Yagna

A 20-minute video of the first day of the Yagna, up to the Chief Priest's speech, & Swami materializing the Third eye for Sayeeshwara Lingam. Read about this part of the Yagna

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Athi Rudra Maha Yagna, 9 Aug 2006

Athi Rudra Maha Yagna

Inaugural day, with clips from both morning and evening. Read about this part of the Yagna in the Prasanthi Bulletin.

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The Growing Garland, 13 July 2006

The Growing Garland

This play is performed by the children in the Sathya Sai School of Canada, in Toronto, Canada. The school was started in 2000. The play takes place in the future, about 2070, and revolves around an elderly lady who went to the school as a child.

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The Ten Commandments, 7 July 2006

Ashadi Ekadashi play on
the Ten Commandments

On the evening of 7 July, the children of Sri Sathya Sai Bal Vikas in the area of Mumbai performed a musical drama: the story of Moses leading the Hebrews to freedom from slavery in Egypt and God giving Moses the ten commandments. A moving story, excellently performed.

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Sai Intl Symphony Orchestra, 11 July 2006

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?

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Kodai Kanal

With the Lord in the Mountains

Video of Swami's 2006 trip to Kodai Kanal. Includes the flight to Madurai. Swami talks with students, gives beautiful morning darshans, and presides over bhajans. We also see parts of discourses and various festivals and musical performances. Swami materials a ring that Rama gave to Sita.

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26-27 February 2006 Sivarathri

Sivarathi

Excerpts from the SIvarathri celebrations in 2006, including parts of the divine discourses, vedic chanting, bhajans, and the emergence of a lingam.

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26 December 2005 evening

Shalom! (Peace!)

Watch and listen to the Shalom group from Australia sing songs of peace to Bhagavan.

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26 December 2005 evening
		Life is a Song: Sing It! Devotees from southern California and Hawaii offer a musical performance to Bhagavan. They begin singing to us to "Save the Earth"!
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26 December 2005 evening
		Bhajans! Devotees from southern California and Hawaii continue to sing, this time in bhajan style, giving everyone in Sai Kulwnat Hall a chance to sing!
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Christmas Day 2005 evening
		Merry Christmas! This video contains excerpts from the evening Christmas festivities. Mostly Christmas carols, part of a play, and closeups of Bhagavan Baba talking to someone and materializing a necklace.
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Christmas Day 2005 morning
		Merry Christmas! Sai Kulwant Hall is filled to capacity. The festivities begin with Swami lighting candles and cutting a cake. Youth and College symphony play Christmas carols and songs. The chorus of college students join in. The video ends with Sanskrit chanting as Prasad is distributed and with Arathi.
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Chinese Symphony , 18 Nov 2005 2nd April - 2006

Chinese Symphony

Devotees from the People's Republic of China give a wonderful concert, consisting of both musical instruments and singing. At the beginnings, several gifts were given to Swami and their meanings are explained. We learn a bit about the Chinese string and woodwind instruments.

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Sai Intl Symphony Orchestra, 21 Nov 2005

The Sai Intl Symphony Orchestra

The Sai International Choir, consisting of 53 musicians from 20 countries, play classical music on the evening of 21 November 2005. Hungarian Rhapsody, "light Cavalry", theme from Rossini's The Magpie, and more.

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80th Birthday Celebration, 23 Nov 2005

Happy Birthday Swami!

This video shows some of the festivities that took place in the morning in the stadium - The gala procession, the homage of the sportsmen, and excerpts from the speeches and Swami's Divine Message.

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Birthday Video Clips: 9 video clips From 80th Birthday Celebrations - Morning & Evening Session

Northeast US Children's Choir , 1 Aug 2005
		The children of the US Northeast region (with a few adults) sing to Swami. Hear "Chant the name of the Lord", "Surrender to Sai", "When dark clouds fill your sky", "Like the River", and others. Audio CD "Love Eternally" is available from Prasanthi and US Tustin bookstores.
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Guru Purnima Evening, 2005
		The evening festival celebrations on Guru Purnima, 21 July, consisted of singing by two students of the SSSIHL. Near the end, there is also a dance by 8-9 of the students. Bhagavan Baba listens to the complete performance.
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2002 Sep 10
		On 10-12 September 2002, the Ganesh Chaturthi festival took place. This video shows some of the festivities, including excerpts from Bhagavan Baba's discourse and talks by Prasanthi Dignitaries.
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Overseas devotees concert, 24 Aug. 2004
		This video begins with shots of Bhagavan Baba in the Purnachandra in Prasanthi Nilayam. There is a short talk on the eastern and western kinds of music. Devotees are then treated to a classic piano concert, with works of Chopin, Mozart, and others.
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Krishna Janmashtami, 6 Sep. 2004
		This video contains songs by students on the evening of Sri Krishna Janmashtami 2004. First the Anantapur women and then the Prasanthi Nilayam men. The video ends with Bhagavan Baba's discourse.
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Guru Purnima Symphony, 2005
		On 20 July 2005, an orchestra made up of professional and amateur musicians from around the world played classical music in Sai Kulwant Hall. The packed Hall was thrilled to hear music of Beethoven, Dvorak, Mozart, and other composers, including some rousing Spanish pieces.
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Kerala youth conference drama, 12 April 2005
		The Kerala Youth presented a play in Kulwanth Auditorium in Prasanthi Nilayam. At the end of the play, they sang bhajans for Bhagavan Baba.
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Dasara 2004, Part I
		Dasara celebrates the triumph of Rama over the evil king of Rakshasas, Ravana. This ten-day ancient fire ceremony also worships Devi, the divine mother, in her many forms. Part I is of the beautiful rituals and practices at Puttaparti.
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Dasara 2004, Part II
		The profound discourse of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba during the colorful and deeply meaningful Dasara Celebration.
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NEWEST: Christmas 2004, Part I

An entire program of traditional and original Christmas carols bring bhakti tears to the singers as Swami shows his enjoyment and ever-flowing love.

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NEWEST: Christmas 2004, Part II

Conclusion of the 2004 Christmas Celebration in Prasanthai Nilyam, with many more carols and darshan from Bhagawan.

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76th Birthday Montage

Devotees from around the world attend the 76th Birthday Celebrations for Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba in this nine- minute montage of scenes taken from 18-23 November 2001 at Swami's ashram in Puttaparthi, India. A special soundtrack that features Swami singing accompanies the film. This is the last year Swami wore his white robe on His Birthday.

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Shivalingam 2002

On 12 March 2002, Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba once again brought forth a Lingum materialized inside his body. In this short four-minute film we can see from various camera angles in Sai Kulwant hall Swami's actual materialization as the Lingum comes out of his mouth.

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