Darshan Update

Archival - March 2010

Last updated 1750 hrs IST, Apr 09

Fri, Apr 09, 2010: This morning, there was no Divine Darshan and Arathi was offered at 9:40.

In the afternoon, Bhagawan arrived in His car at 1:43 on His way to the Airport for the scheduled departure for Delhi at 2:15. Stopping for a while at the centre near the lion at the ladies' side, Bhagawan blessed the assemblage, while coconuts were broken and Arathi was offered, a regular sight during Divine departure over the years. Upon accepting Arathi and blessing the concourse, Bhagawan drove past the hall at 1:45. Blessing scattered groups of devotees awaiting enroute intending to steal a glance of the Lord braving scorching sun, Bhagawan arrived at the Sri Sathya Sai Airport at 2:07, driving directly towards the flight. Boarding the plane at 2:11, the specially chartered Kingfisher VT KFG airliner took off at 2:32 after a five minute runway run, for a two hour airborne sojourn carrying the Lord to the national capital, Delhi.

Information received from Delhi indicates that the "Air Chariot" carrying Bhagawan touched down the tarmac at Indira Gandhi International Airport at around 1650 hrs. IST. Bhagawan and His entourage would be driving down to Sri Sathya Sai International Centre, almost an hour drive from the airport.

Thu, Apr 08, 2010: This morning, there was no Divine Darshan and Arathi was offered at 9:40.

On this penultimate Darshan session before embarking on a weeklong visit to the national capital, Delhi, this evening, Bhagawan emerged at 5 to come for a full round of Darshan. Upon completing the round in 15 mts., Bhagawan moved through the lower portico to come onstage through the right of Ganesha, at 5:20. Presiding over the bhajan session till 5:45, upon accepting Arathi, Bhagawan asked His student entourage for the trip to assemble and present before Him. After a brief interaction-cum-instruction session with some of the members in the group, Bhagawan moved off the dais at 5:55 proceeding to His Divine Abode, Yajur Mandiram, not before raising His Divine Palm thrice, to students, to gents and to ladies separately.

Wed, Apr 07, 2010: This morning, there was no Divine Darshan and Arathi was offered at 9:40.

This evening, emerging at 5 minutes after 5, Bhagawan went for a slow round granting Darshan, blessing many while gliding past. Coming on to the verandah in 15 minutes, Bhagawan moved through the lower portico to come onstage at 5:23, through the right of Ganesha. Presiding over the bhajan session for the next 12 minutes, Bhagawan moved off the dais at 5:35 into the interview room. Emerging from the interview room at 5:49, Bhagawan moved into the the bhajan hall for a flash before returning to come onstage at 5:53. Arathi was offered at 5:56 and Bhagawan moved off the dais just after 6, retiring to Yajur Mandiram, not before raising His Abhayahastha, thrice, blessing the students, gents and ladies seperately.

Tue, Apr 06, 2010: This morning, there was no Divine Darshan and Arathi was offered at 9:40.

This evening, arriving at 5:35, Bhagawan went for a full round of Darshan before coming on to the verandah in 10 minutes. Proceeding further, blessing a research scholar on his work, Bhagawan came onstage at 5:50. Sitting for a while presiding over the bhajans, Bhagawan accepted Arathi at 5:55. Upon Arathi, Bhagawan sat through for some time, watching prasadam being distributed before moving off the stage at 6:06 not before blessing the concourse with a double Abhayahasta. Interacting and blessing some devotees, Bhagawan retired to Yajur Mandiram at 6:11.

Mon, Apr 05, 2010: This morning, there was no Divine Darshan and Arathi was offered at 9:40.

This evening, Bhagawan came out at 5:17 while bhajan was on. Blessing the assemblage with a full round of Darshan, Bhagawan came onstage at 5:34 through the right of Ganesha, blessing many on His way. As bhajans continued, Bhagawan sat through till 6:12 when Arathi was offered. Upon Arathi there was amusement around, when Bhagawan raised His double abhayahasta thrice blessing the concourse amidst rounds of applause. Responding to the claps for the first abhayahasta, Bhagawan granted a second one which was received with greater merriment and Bhagawan, reciprocating to the jubilant mood, raised His Divine Palm for the third time in a row, again for a round of applause. Moving off the stage at 6:17 Bhagawan had a brief interaction with some of the faculties from Sri Sathya Sai Mirpuri College of Music before proceeding to Yajur Mandiram at 6:20. Upon retiring, Bhagawan blessed the outgoing batch of security personnel (andhra police), outside Yajur Mandiram.

Sun, Apr 04, 2010: This morning, emerging at 10:35, Bhagawan went for a full round of Darshan and before ascending the verandah He moved bit further into the ladies' side to return to the verandah, further proceeding to come onstage at 10:49, via University block at the right of Ganesha. As bhajans continued, Bhagawan sat through till 10:55 when Arathi was offered. Blessing the congregation with a double abhayahastha, moving off the dais, Bhagawan had a brief interaction with a group of Alumni seated drawing Divine attention, before moving into the interview room. Emerging at 11:14, after a three minute interaction with some senior devotees, Bhagawan retired to Yajur Mandiram at 11:17.

In the evening, Bhagawan emerged at 4:18, to come for a full round of Darshan. Coming onstage at 4:34, through the right of Ganesha, Bhagawan sent word for the group from Sathya Sai Samithi, Super Speciality Hospital, Whitefield, Bangalore, seated inside the bhajan hall, to occupy the space next to 3rd block outside. Bhajans began fifteen minutes in advance, at 4:45, and continued till 5:30 when Arathi was offered. Upon Arathi, Bhagawan retired to Yajur Mandiram at 5:35. Prasadam was distributed to the entire sunday assemblage.

Sat, Apr 03, 2010: Arathi was offered at 9:40 as there was no Divine Darshan this morning.

This evening, Bhagawan emerged at 5:43 while bhajan was on. Completing a full round of Darshan Bhagawan came onstage at 6:02, through the right of Ganesha, blessing many on His way. As bhajans continued, Bhagawan sat through till 6:25 before He moved into the interview room. Emerging at 6:43 Bhagawan called for Arathi at 6:45 before moving off the stage through the right of Ganesha, glancing and blessing many, before proceeding to Yajur Mandiram at 6:55. Prasadam was distributed to students who are staying back despite summer vacation.

Fri, Apr 02, 2010: There was no Divine Darshan this morning and Arathi was offered at 9:40.

This evening, Bhagawan was ushered into the hall at 4:15 to the chants of Vedas; coming for a full round of Darshan that took 15 minutes, Bhagawan proceeded into the interview room to spend next 45 minutes in. Emerging at 5:13, Bhagawan glided past the upper verandah to come onstage at 5:17 via University Block at the right of Ganesha. Bhagawan sat through the next half-an-hour presiding over the bhajans before Arathi was called for at 5:50. In between an aalaap bhajan "Sri Raghavam...." was rendered at His special instance. Upon accepting Arathi, at 5:55, Bhagawan proceeded towards His Divine Abode, Yajur Mandiram.

Thu, Apr 01, 2010: There was no Divine Darshan this morning and Arathi was offered at 9:40.

In the evening, Bhagawan arrived at 4:22 for a full round of Darshan. Ascending the veradah in 13 minutes, Bhagawan went into the bhajan hall wherein some boys from the Brindavan Campus, in costumes, were seated seeking blessings for the Gratitude Programme. Emerging at 4:42, Bhagawan moved onstage, through the right of Ganesha, interacting and blessing many on His way.

Undergraduate students from the Brindavan Campus presented their Gratitude Programme that commenced at 4:45. The programme that lasted for more than an hour was a hearfelt offering, narrating and depicting many an event that touched their hearts and thus shaped their lives. A small skit was enacted towards the end, wherein the Maharabharata scene of Arjuna preferring Lord Krishna while Duryodhana was more than happy to settle for the 'mighty' army, before the Kurukshetra Battle, was depicted. Bhagawan materialised a chain for the cast of Arjuna, while blessing all the three casts with interactions and photo sessions.

Arathi was offered at 5:50 and Bhagawan, after some more interactions on His way, proceeded towards Yajur Mandiram just after six. There was a second round of Universal Prayer, "Samastha Lokaaha...", chanted at Bhagawan's special instruction.