INNER VIEW
-By Sri Madhusudan Naidu
While travelling in the car in Fiji, Swami was talking to Brother Sumeet Tappoo and was enquiring about the construction of the upcoming Ashram in Pacific Harbour area. Brother Sumeet mentioned that the construction norms in Fiji are far more stringent that India, as it has to be cyclone prone and the building needs to have much stronger foundation, thicker walls, with a different kind of roof. Swami remarked, "When one lives in Fiji, one cannot wish that there shouldn't be any cyclone, as the natural location makes it prone to it. But what one can do is to have a stronger house, with better foundation in order to withstand the storms. Like wise in life too, there are storms of bad times which one can't simply wish away, instead one needs to accept the duality of life and have stronger spiritual foundation, so that one is not blown away during bad times".
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Sri Dwarakanath, an instrument moulded by Bhagawan
- By Sri B N Narasimha Murthy
Video Courtesy: Sai Anandam, Singapore
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A TRIBUTE
Sri H S Dwarakanath, one of the Dearest devotees of Bhagawan Baba, is no more. He shed his mortal coil and merged at the Lotus Feet of Bhagawan Baba on October 13, 2016.
Sri Dwarakanath, who had been serving Bhagawan for over four decades at Sri Sathya Sai Grama, and thereafter was instrumental in developing the first campus at Gulbarga in Bhagawan’s continuing mission in the subtle form, followed by the Bagalkot and Vijaypura campuses, and thereafter, one in his own home district of Hassan, was the Principal of the Sri Sathya Sai Loka Seva Pre-University College, Muddenahalli, when he was sent by Swami to develop the Gulbarga campus.
Sri Dwarakanath was born in Hulikal village, Hassan District, on May 15, 1955.
Always with a charming smile on his face, Sri Dwarakanath was a Tyagajeevi and a Karmayogi. He was one of the most dedicated soldiers in the Sai Army.
Below are some of the old Photographs of Dwarakanath Sir,
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DIVINE VISIT – ARGENTINA – OCTOBER 13 AND 14, 2016
Even before the sounds of the drum rolls of the Dhakis of Durga Puja could fade in to the ether and the vibrant echos of the Vedic recitals of Dasara festivities could dissolve in to the eternity, Bhagawan’s entourage were once again in the Bangalore airport waiting to board their next flight, this time the destination was Latin America. Last year as the Argentinians prayed to Bhagwan to visit their country, He graciously accepted the invitation to their homes and hearts. Plans were made, events were organised to make the best of the divine visit the Latin American countries, and Spain.
The entourage boarded a Lufthansa flight in the wee hours of the morning on October 13th to Frankfurt. After a stopover of a few hours the journey continued to Buenos Aires. The dawn of October 14th saw a divine sunrise as the golden rays filled the hearts of the eager devotees, which shined forth in their twinkling eyes, and burst forth in their warm smiles as the entourage were received by the devotees of Argentina. Everyone boarded a mini bus to a beautiful countryside in Escobar, away from the humdrum of the busy city of Buenos Aires. After a two hour drive the entourage reached the residence of Dr Jorge Berra and his devoted wife Mrs Rosanna Berra, who learnt about Swami 30 years ago and since then has not wasted a moment in His service, be it translation of books in to Spanish, conducting study circles and Sai activities, providing relief to the sick and starved or motivating the young and the younger. Set in a picturesque gated community by the lakeside was ‘Sai Home’, waiting to truly become the ‘Home of Sai’.
Bhagawan was received with a lot of devotion as He made His way to the living room, where He....
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The Berra family residence in Escobar, where Swami stayed
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Satsang at Dr Jorge Berra and Mrs Rosanna Berra's residence
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A pleasant and a beautiful garden view at the Berra's residence
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DIVINE BOOKLETS
Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba has been travelling all over the world in the Subtle to keep His promise of visiting their countries. Below is the link to the Google Drive library of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s divine visits overseas.
Visit www.divinebooklets.tk or click on the link below:
If you would like to subscribe to receive the new Booklets of Bhagawan’s overseas travels in 2016, as soon as they are available, kindly email bhagawanspeaksglobal@gmail.com.
And as Swami continues travelling in 2016 and beyond, and new Booklets are created, they will be added to the Google Drive Library.
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DIVINE VISIT – ARGENTINA – OCTOBER 15, 2016
Everyone woke up to a wet day, with rains drenching every bit of the place and making it more beautiful than before. After an Indian breakfast in Argentina, thanks to the untiring efforts of the devotees who brought all the ingredients from India and cooked it only to please Swami, Swami granted a few interviews before lunch guiding the devotees on both the spiritual and the worldly aspects of their lives. No one is new to Swami for all belong to Him. Nothing could testify it further than the interviews granted to some total new comers who left the place in awe of Swami’s omnipresence and omniscience! From enquiring about a disease of the past, “How is your lever now?”, to confirming the course for the future, “Study psychology”, to warning about some old sticky habits, “Don’t drive your car so fast”, to spiritual guidance, “The way you meditate on OM needs to be different”, Swami had something to say, guide, reveal and re-assure everyone.
After lunch and brief rest, Swami’s entourage proceeded to the venue in the heart of the city of Buenos Aires where the Public Satsang was organised. Almost an hour and a half of brisk drive and Bhagawan reached the venue, where over 700 devotees had gathered from over 12 countries of Colombia, Uruguay, Praguay, Chile, Brazil, USA, Mexico etc apart from a large number of Argentinian devotees. As Swami entered the hall that was reverberating with soulful bhajans, the hearts of the devotees melted away in to the warm tears of joy from their thirsting eyes, a scene that will ever remain etched in our memories. Swami’s heart was full and there was nothing needed to be spoken from the lips, as the eyes did all the talking in the language of silent tears. Swami walked amidst the devotees giving them the joy that was beyond this world – Happiness that comes only when you unite with GOD. Swami took His seat on the tastefully decorated.....
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Public Satsang at Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Devotees gathered for the Satsang
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Bhagawan along with the guests on the dias at the Satsang
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Musical Offering at the Divine Lotus Feet
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Sanathana Vani is a platform to invite, associate, speak, listen, contemplate, seek, practise and realise the truth, taught by all the great beings that ever walked the face of our planet.
A new show 'My Lord and I’ has been launched, which is a series of stimulating conversations, cutting across boundaries and barriers. Sweet stories of the Lord and His devotees from different walks of life, which are refreshing, inspiring and scintillating will be On Air every week. These will be a beautiful amalgamation of an individual’s journey from 'I' to 'We' to 'He'.
Come, let’s listen, contemplate and bask in the divine bliss of the Voice Eternal, every Thursday at 1500 hrs IST and repeat at 2200 hrs IST. This week our guest on show is Sri K P Gopinath, Supervisor of Annapoorna Kitchen at Muddenahalli campus and ex-staff member in Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Brindavan Campus, sharing his experiences with his Lord.
A repeat broadcast of the interview with Dr Hiramalini Seshadri (Part II) author of Sookshma Sathya Sai will be aired on Monday, October 17 at 0900 hrs IST and 1900 hrs IST.
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