Morning 30th Oct 2009 Hadshi: Go-daan, distribution of implements, soul stirring music
Another day dawned brightly holding the promise of being in the Divine presence after having soaked in the Lord’s nectarine shower of words the previous evening.
Bhajans began as a communion with the Lord, urging Him to grant Darshan and seeking His grace to rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit. Every heart filled with hope and prayers longed to bask in His divine glory. The blazing sun, cool breeze and lush, damp grass – it seemed as though Mother Nature had rushed forth to offer herself to the Lord of the Universe. The flags on the temple fluttered in enthusiasm as though they were gratified to be perched on such a sacred and sanctified spot.
Morning Photos: 30th Oct 09- Day 3 in Hadshi Go-daan, distribution of implements, soul stirring music
Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba is in Dharmakshetra, Mumbai. He will be in Mumbai from 31st Oct to 2nd Nov 0ct. 2009
Bhagawan first went to the site of the Yagna Mandap where as a part of the Prana Pratishtha ritual the offering of 5 Cows, 20 Sewing Machines, 25 Fertiliser Pumps, 2000 sets of Clothes (Saris, Shirts, Pants), 5 Tri-cycles was made to the villagers, after Bhagawan blessed them.
Like a waft of cool breeze, the Lord arrived on the stage at about 11:10 am, a welcome respite from the sun shining in all its might.
The most compassionate Lord acceded to the request of Shri Shivaji Rao Jadhav to permit the Bal Vikas children of Hadshi and Kolvan to sing a few Bhajans. So sweet and innocent was the rendition of the Bal Vikas children, that the Lord was seen smiling and giving rhythm to the melody of their soul stirring Bhajans. Bhajans by the students of Bhagawan continued thereafter, before Bhagawan signalled for the Aarathi to be performed. After the Aarathi, Bhagawan retired to His abode, but not before He blessed the entire gathering with the double Abhayastha encompassing one and all in His infinite Love.
Bhagawan is scheduled to fly to Mumbai this morning after 10:30 to reach the city at 11:00. He would be visiting Indulal Shah's house before attending the evening programme, a public function scheduled at Goregoan..
"The Little Champs" - three girls and two boys gave a heart rending performance in the presence of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba on the 30th evening. These five "Little Champs" have performed in Marathi TV Channels.
Bhagawan arrived on the stage around 6.15 pm. The group of the above "Famous Five Little Champs" sang three devotional songs each. Bhagawan asked them to sing one more song and they all sang together. It finally added up to a total of 16 songs . Truly, one of the most memorable performance we all had witnessed today..
Each of the children had the opportunity to touch His feet a number of times. Swami gave lots of love and time to them. Some of the singers even requested Swami if He could bless their little brother and sister. Swami lovingly accepted these requests and even pinched some of the children on the cheeks.
"The Little Champs" and the musicians were given mementos by Bhagawan.
The program concluded around 7.50 pm by offering to Aarti to Swami who sat throughout the Aarti.
Evening Photos: 29th Oct 09 Day 3 in Hadshi "The Little Champs" sang devotional songs
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Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba is in Dharmakshetra, Mumbai. He will be in Mumbai from 31st Oct to 2nd Nov 0ct. 2009
After three full days in Hadshi - Pune Bhagawan's Aircraft took off at 10:45 for Mumbai for a two days visit.
The official "Dharmakshetra" Website reports that as per the latest official announcement by the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation Maharashtra , the noted renowned vocalist Shri Sonu Nigam would be offering devotional songs at the Divine Lotus Feet on 31st October, 2009, at Bombay Exhibition Centre, NSE Complex, at the Air-conditioned Hall No 1, Western Express Highway Goregaon (East), Mumbai.
On 1st November, 2009, no cultural programme has been announced. Instead there would only be Divine Darshan and Bhajans at Gandhi Maidan (Jamboree Maidan) G M Bhosale Marg Opp BDD Chawls , Worli Naka at 9 a.m.
On the same evening it has been announced that a musical programme would be held at CCI Lawns, Brabourne Stadium, Veer Nariman Road, Churchgate. The entrance to the venue is from Churchgate.
Rahul Sharma son of noted Santoor Player Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma and his fusion group would be performing before Bhagawan on the CCI Lawns at 5 pm. The CCI Lawns has a capacity to hold over 15000 people. The last time Bhagawan visited the CCI Ground was in the year 1984.