Darshan Update

Updated Thursday, Mar 03, 2011 1100 Hrs. IST

Thu, Mar 3, 2011: With the thousands assembled in the Sai Kulwant kept awaiting the auspicious sight of The Lord,

time ticked past and bhajans prolonged with devotional intensity, this morning in Prasanthi Nilayam.

Rewarding the night long penance, Bhagawan arrived just after 0900 hrs. in the morning, out in the open,

much to loud cheers from devotees. A quick round of darshan followed before Bhagawan arrived on stage.

Bhajans continued till 0930 hrs. until Bhagawan indicated for Mangala Arathi.

Special Prasadam was ready and the 'White Army' of students swung into action.

As blessed prasadam, tamarind rice and sweet pudding, went for distribution,

Bhagawan sat on for the next ten minutes watching over the proceedings.

At 0940 Bhagawan moved off, retiring for the morning session.

Earlier, before coming into the Sai Kulwant, Bhagawan headed towards Poornachandra Auditorium

where thousands had assembled awaiting Divine Darshan.

Wed, Mar 2, 2011: Maha Shivarathri Akhanda Bhajan 2011 commenced at 1850 hrs.

in the immediate Divine Presence of Bhagawan, this evening in Prasanthi Nilayam.

Tonight is Maha Shivarathri, the night dedicated to Lord Shiva.

To the thousands assembled in Sai Kulwant who have been eagerly looking forward for Divine Darshan,

it turned out to be a moment of bliss when Bhagawan presented Himself much early, at 1815 hrs.,

this evening. Sonorous Vedic chants, that has been on from 1630 hrs., coupled with some soulful Nadaswaram tunes

by students welcomed The Lord as He emerged in.

Bhagawan's car inched along and devotees, packed to capacity, had their share of excitement; many rose on to their feet

and waved their hands greeting Bhagawan. Completing a round of blessing Bhagawan came on to the verandah.

Special cake on the occasion, done by devotees from Italy, was ready for blessing.

Bhagawan cut the cake and then moved along the lower verandah to come on to the dais.

Vedic chanting continued until 1850 hrs. when Bhagawan nodded for the Akhanda Bhajans to commence.

Boys and girls sang alternatively rendering many Shiva bhajans creating an air of greater devotional ambience.

At 1915 hrs. Bhagawan moved off the dais to board His car.

The car moved along the gents' side, with a reverse round, taking The Lord back to Yajur Mandiram at 1925 hrs.

Earlier, before coming into the Sai Kulwant Hall, Bhagawan, upon emerging from Yajur Mandiram

headed towards Poornachandra Auditorium where thousands have assembled for Divine Darshan.

Spending awhile there Bhagawan blessed the audience before returning.

Tue, Mar 1, 2011: Maha Shivarathri is just a day away and on this preceding evening Prasanthi has been echoing

the spiritual ambience of the holy occasion. Bhagawan arrived at 1920 hrs. to cheerful greetings

from the jampacked audience, filled every inch of space in Sai Kulwant.

Coming on stage after His usual round of blessings, Bhagawan presided over the bhajan session

for the next ten mintues. In the meanwhile, a couple of boys received His special blessings.

Ten minutes through the 'session' Bhagawan indicated for Mangala Arathi.

Blessing the concourse with Abhayahastha Bhagawan moved off the dais into the Interview Room

for a brief pause, before retiring to Yajur Mandiram at 1945 hrs.

Prasadam was dsitributed after the offering of Mangala Arathi.

With twilight bhajans, that has been the order of the day, serving feelers of the great holy night dedicated to Lord Shiva,

Prasanthi is gearing up for the holy occasion scheduled for tomorrow.

Ambience around is full of verve in anticipation of the holy night.

Students from Brindavan and Anantapur campus have joined Prasanthi Nilayam

to celebrate the occasion in the Holy Presence of their Beloved Swami

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