Sai Ram. Today, the 14th December 2011, was an auspicious day for sai devotees. The new Moorthy (Idol) of Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba was installed amidst chanting of vedic Mantras, in the altar of Sai Prem mandir, in Vashi, New Mumbai. Our Bhishma Pithamahan, Sri. Indulal Shah and Mrs. Saralaben graced the occasion in spite of their advanced age. Sri. Ramesh Sawant, State President of Maharashtra and Goa, and almost all Trust members, including Sri Nimish Pandya were present with their families.

At the appropriate auspicious moment, the curtains of the altar were pushed away, and we could see the glimpse of the altar. Soon, the colorful clothes covering sacred Idols were also removed to give a magnificent darshan of both Sai Babas; one from Shirdi, and another from Puttaparthi.

Tears of joy and devotion were visible on all sai devotees gathered in huge numbers to witness this holy event.

My thoughts went back to the day when the curtains were put to cover the veranda in Sai Kulwant Hall, and Divine Body was taken inside. When the curtains were pulled back after some time, Sai was nowhere to be seen. Crying and sobbing devotees could not come to terms for many days. Today, when the curtains were pulled back in Sai Prem Mandir, everybody could see of our Lord sitting majestically on a throne, smiling and blessing every one.

Apparently, what we seemed to have lost in Prashanthi Nilyam, we got back in Sai Prem in Vashi!!!

I congratulate the scores of volunteers and office bearers from Navi Mumbai who had made, excellent arrangements. A record crowd of devotees were in attendance in the vast prayer hall of Sai Prem. Devotees were eagerly waiting for the advent of Prem Sai, but in Sai Prem, our Loving Sathya Sai had taken His place.

Samastha Loka Sukhino Bhavanthu.

With Love & Regards,

Mumbai Srinivasan

 

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