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21 April 2013
ALL INDIA PRESIDENT VISITED TO ANANDAPUR , KEONJHAR , ODISHA.
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AUM SRI
SAIRAM
WELCOME SRI
V. SRINIVASAN,
A L L I N D I A P R E
S I D E N T,
SRI SATHYA SAI SEVA ORGANISATION,
INDIA
AT FAKIRPUR
(BALIPADA/DEHURI SAHI) ON 1 DECMBER 2012
1.12.2012
Revered Sri V. Srinivasan, All India
President, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, India visited Balipada at 3.15pm
on 1 December 2012 in connection with construction of houses for the flood
victims under the Housing Project in Odisha (2nd Phase). He was
accompanied by Er. Kondal Rao, Er. Ramakrishna (L&T), Er. C Prusty, Er.
Rama Ch. Prusty (all from Prasanthi), State President, Convener, State Trust,
Member Secretary, State Trust, Sri Bidhan Ch. Mishra and Er. Rama Charan Mishra.
On his arrival he was received by the District President, Keonjhar District
–II, District Office Bearers and the villagers at the site. Ladies of the
village welcomed him with lamp, conch sound and Hulahuli and BV children with
Sai Gayatri. He went round the site, saw the wretched houses and had discussion
with the beneficiaries regarding the type of houses the Central Trust was going
to construct and expected their full cooperation. He also talked in a brief
meeting about Swamy’s Grace and immense Love for them. People of Balipada slum
in Fakiripur under Anandapur municipality are really fortunate to receive
direct Grace from Swamy in response to their prayer to Him. This is a noble
service project of our organization unlike any public work done by any other
agency. He assured that it would be completed within 3 months. The work will
start from Makar Samkranti, 2013 and will be completed in all respect by the
Aradhana Day, 24 April 2013. In this
site 38 houses will be constructed for 38 beneficiaries.
Then he with the team visited
Dehuri Sahi in Fkirpur. The residents of the slum received him by offering
flower bouquet in a spiritual atmosphere suffused with Vedic chanting, Sai
Gayatri, conch sound and traditional Odian Hulahuli. He interacted with the
beneficiaries through the village head and addressed them in a brief meeting
extolling the out pour of divine Love of our beloved Bhagwan on the flood
victims. He emphasized upon Baba’s Grace in form of providing houses to the
flood affected houseless people. He expected the beneficiaries to extend
shramadan and full cooperation. He also advised all to feel the presence of Sai
in every work they do and to carry on Sai works to become an instrument in
Sai’s Mission. He wanted that they should develop a Sai centre there by the
time he visits next. In this site 21 houses are to be constructed. Thus the
total number of houses to be constructed in both the places comes to 59.
While going back he also visited
Sai Samithi temple in Fakirpur, Sai Nilayam in
Anandapur, Sai temple in Belabahali and offered Arathi to Bhagwan Baba
in each place. Then he left for Jajpur Road IB. He had a meeting at 8.00 pm there
with the concerned engineers and contractors of Keonjhar District II and Jajpur
District regarding the housing project.
District
President
Keonjhar
District-II
20 April 2013
Why I have come ?
Why I have come
“I have come to light the lamp of love in your hearts, to see that it shines day by day with added lustre. I have not come to speak on behalf of any particular Dharma (religion), like Hinduism. I have not come on any mission of publicity for any sect or creed or cause; nor have I come to collect followers for any doctrine. I have no plan to attract disciples or devotees into My fold or any fold. I have come to tell you of this Universal unitary faith, this Atmic principle (principle of the Spirit), this path of love.”– Bhagawan’s Discourse on 4th July 1968 in Nairobi, Kenya.Reference: “Sathya Sai Speaks”, Vol. – VIII, Chapter –
Gayathri Mantra
Gayathri Mantra
Om Bhoor Bhuwah Swah
Tat Savitur Varenyam;
Bhargo Devasya Dheemahee;
Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat.
Meaning
Supreme Lord; You alone are true. You alone are worthy of glorification and oblation. You are the creator and sustainer of all. You are the giver of life.Divine father, the source of existence, intelligence and bliss, you are all powerful, all-wise, eternal and merciful.
You know my feelings. Nothing is hidden from you. I want to worship you in the temple of my heart.
I want to feel the presence in me and in everything. You are Great, Good and Pure. Help me, father, to live a good, pure and sinless life. Illumine and inspire my intellect. Grant me great understanding and a peaceful mind, that I may live in the presence of your Divine Glory.
Sai Gayathri
Om Sayeesvaraya Vidmahe,
Sathya Devaaya Dheemahi,
Thannah Sarva Prachodayat.
Om Shanthi Shanthi Shanthi.
Meaning
We know this Sai is Supreme Divinity incarnate.We meditate on this God of Truth.
May this Almighty Personality lead us
on the path of total liberation.
Divine Guru Prayer
Divine Guru Prayer
Mangalam Guru Devaaya
Mangalam Gyan Dayine
Mangalam Parthi Vasaaya
Mangalam Sathya Sai Ne
Om Shanthi Shanthi Shanthi
Meaning
“May The Divine Guru Be Auspicious To Us. May The Bestower Of Wisdom Be Auspicious To Us. May The Lord, Who Manifested In Parthi, Be Auspicious To Us. May Bhagwan Sathya Sai Baba Be Auspicious To Us”.Gurur Brahmaa Gurur Vishnu,
Gurur Devo Maheswara,
Gurur Saaksaat Param Brahma,
Tasmai Shri Guruve Namaha.
Meaning
Guru Is Brahmaa (Who plants the qualities of goodness),Guru Is Vishnu (Who nurtures and fosters the qualities of goodness),
Guru Is Maheswara (Who weeds out the bad quality),
Guru Is Supreme Brahman Itself,
Prostration Unto That Guru.
Divine Prayer Before Meals
Divine Prayer Before Meals
Brahmaarpanam Brahma Havir
Brahmaagnau Brahmanaa Hutam
Brahmaiva Tena Gantavyam
Brahma Karma Samaadhinaha
Meaning
This is 24th verse from the 4th chapter of Bhagavad Gita. The act of offering is Brahman. The offering itself is Brahman. The offering is done by Brahman in the sacred fire which is Brahman. He alone attains Brahman who, in all actions, is fully absorbed in Brahman. (As we chant this prayer we are offering the different types of food to Brahman).Aham Vaishvaanaro Bhutva
Praaninaam Dehamaashritha
Praanaapaana Samaa Yuktaha
Pachaamyannam Chatur Vidam
Meaning
This is 14th verse from the 15th chapter of Bhagavad Gita This sloka is a sort of acknowledgement and assurance to us from Brahman. “I am Vaishnavara, existing as fire God in the bodies of living beings. Being associated with ingoing (prana) and outgoing (apaana) life breaths, I will digest all the four different types of food (that which we bite and chew; that which we masticate with the tongue; those which we gulp; that which we swallow) and purify them.”Harir Daatha Harir Bhoktha
Harir Annam Prajaapatih
Harir Vipra Shareerastu
Bhoonkte Bhojayathe Harih
Meaning
Oh Lord Hari, You are the food, You are the enjoyer of the food, You are the giver of food. Therefore, I offer all that I consume at Thy Lotus Feet.Swami’s explanation of this prayer
We should partake food with a Sathwic mind. Our ancestors recommended the offering of food to God before partaking. Food so partaken becomes “Prasadam” Prayer cleanses the food of the thre impurities; caused by the absence of cleanliness of the vessel, cleanliness of the food stuff, and cleanliness in the process of cooking. It is necessary to get rid of these three impurities to purify the food; for, pure food goes into the making of a pure mind. It is not possible to ensure the purity of the cooking process, since we do not know what thoughts rage in the mind of the man who prepares the food. Similarly, we cannot ensure the cleanliness of the food ingredients as we do not know whether it was acquired in a righteous way by the seller who has sold it to us. Hence, it is essential on our part to offer food to God in the form of prayer, so that these three impurities do not afflict our mind.“The food thus offered to God is digested by ‘Vaishwanara” in the digestive system. Since God exists in the form of fire as Vaishwanara, He digests the food along with the impurities. So, man will not be affected even i the impurities enter the food.”
Divine Prayer Before Meals
Divine Prayer Before Meals
Brahmaarpanam Brahma Havir
Brahmaagnau Brahmanaa Hutam
Brahmaiva Tena Gantavyam
Brahma Karma Samaadhinaha
Meaning
This is 24th verse from the 4th chapter of Bhagavad Gita. The act of offering is Brahman. The offering itself is Brahman. The offering is done by Brahman in the sacred fire which is Brahman. He alone attains Brahman who, in all actions, is fully absorbed in Brahman. (As we chant this prayer we are offering the different types of food to Brahman).Aham Vaishvaanaro Bhutva
Praaninaam Dehamaashritha
Praanaapaana Samaa Yuktaha
Pachaamyannam Chatur Vidam
Meaning
This is 14th verse from the 15th chapter of Bhagavad Gita This sloka is a sort of acknowledgement and assurance to us from Brahman. “I am Vaishnavara, existing as fire God in the bodies of living beings. Being associated with ingoing (prana) and outgoing (apaana) life breaths, I will digest all the four different types of food (that which we bite and chew; that which we masticate with the tongue; those which we gulp; that which we swallow) and purify them.”Harir Daatha Harir Bhoktha
Harir Annam Prajaapatih
Harir Vipra Shareerastu
Bhoonkte Bhojayathe Harih
Meaning
Oh Lord Hari, You are the food, You are the enjoyer of the food, You are the giver of food. Therefore, I offer all that I consume at Thy Lotus Feet.Swami’s explanation of this prayer
We should partake food with a Sathwic mind. Our ancestors recommended the offering of food to God before partaking. Food so partaken becomes “Prasadam” Prayer cleanses the food of the thre impurities; caused by the absence of cleanliness of the vessel, cleanliness of the food stuff, and cleanliness in the process of cooking. It is necessary to get rid of these three impurities to purify the food; for, pure food goes into the making of a pure mind. It is not possible to ensure the purity of the cooking process, since we do not know what thoughts rage in the mind of the man who prepares the food. Similarly, we cannot ensure the cleanliness of the food ingredients as we do not know whether it was acquired in a righteous way by the seller who has sold it to us. Hence, it is essential on our part to offer food to God in the form of prayer, so that these three impurities do not afflict our mind.“The food thus offered to God is digested by ‘Vaishwanara” in the digestive system. Since God exists in the form of fire as Vaishwanara, He digests the food along with the impurities. So, man will not be affected even i the impurities enter the food.”
-Swami
Morning prayer
Divine Morning Prayer
To be chanted in the morning as soon as we get up from the bed and has to be chanted looking at the palm of our hands.Karaagre Vaasate Lakshmi
Kara Madhye Saraswathi
Kara Moole Sthita Gauri
Prabahate Kara Darshanam
Meaning
On the tip of my fingers resides Lakshmi, the Goddess of propserity and wealth. In the middle of my hands is Saraswathi, the Goddess of knowledge and learning. In the palm of my hands sits Mother Gauri, the Goddess of protection. Visulaizing in this manner, I take darshan of my hands every morning.English Version
“Oh Lord, I Am Now Born From The Womb Of Sleep.I Am Determined To Carry Out All The Tasks This Day As Offerings To Thee,
With Thee Ever Present Before My Mind’s Eye.
Make My Words, Thoughts And Deeds Sacred And Pure;
Let Me Inflict No Pain On Anyone; Let No-One Inflict Pain On Me.
Direct Me, Guide Me This Day”.
Suprabatham
Daily Prayers
Suprabhatham literally means ‘good morning’! (Su, good, prabhatham, morning or dawn). In Western culture, people wish each other “Good Morning.” But in Indian culture this is not done, because it is considered to be the equivalent of pouring water on the leaves of a tree. For effective watering of a tree, water must be given to the roots of a tree. The root of the Tree of Life is God. So God, who is latent and immanent in all, is sought out and made patent and public. In this prayer God is visualised as sleeping and then woken up and wished “Good Morning.” Of course the Divinity in us is never asleep; but unless we take at least one step towards activating it, it does not manifest itself. Such a step is the singing of Suprabhatham, and putting into practice its implications.
The first two stanzas of any Suprabhatham song exhort the sleeping God in us to arise (uththista). This word is repeated four times. First, God is requested to get up in order to engage in Divine duties for the day (Kartavyam Daiva Mahnikam). Second, it reminds God that He is not an ordinary person, but one with responsibilities for the whole world. The last “please get up” addresses Him as the ‘Most Merciful One’ and requests Him to get up for the sake of the welfare of the world as a whole (Loka Mangalam).
When we pray thus, the Divinity inherent in us is manifested not for the sake of individual material welfare, but for the purpose of the welfare of the whole world or at least for the integration of the whole personality: physical, mental and spiritual.
After the first two stanzas others follow, each of them ending with wishing God “Good Morning.” The Venkatesa Suprabhatham, which is the most famous Suprabhatham song in India, says its first “Good Morning” to the consort of God, the Goddess who personifies Mercy and Compassion, and is said to be resident in His chest region. In the later stanzas, Lord Venkateswara of the Seven Hills (Tirupathi) is recognised as one of the forms of the omnipotent, and omnipresent, omniscient God – the originator and sustainer of the creation, the protector of His Devotees. He is also recognised and praised as the one who has descended to earth repeatedly in suitable forms for the removal of rampant evil and the re-establishment of Dharma for human beings. In the last but one stanza, He is seen as the Bridge that alone helps us to cross the ocean of life.
In the Sri Sathya Sai Suprabhatham the approach is quite different. The six ‘Good Mornings’ are respectively said by:
For example, one devotee wrote in “Sanathan Sarathi” magazine long ago that the six stanzas actually refer to six stages of spiritual awakening or of activating the spiritual centers inherent in our body. Accordingly, the Chitravathi mentioned in the third stanza represents the skeleton body, with three nadis: ida, pingala and susumna. This is an interpretation welling out of a subjective experience, which when accepted gives a different dimension and meaning to the meaning to the prayer. Devotees who have just begun their journey as spiritual aspirants should sing this Suprabhatham between 4 am and 6 am as a regular spiritual exercise.
However, the maximum benefits may begin to flow only when the meaning is well understood and the implications sought are put into practise in day-today life. As Bhagawan Baba has pointed out, one must try to “awaken the Divinity inherent in everyone, not by preaching, but by the exemplary practise of Truthfulness, Right Conduct, Peace and Love towards every being.” That indeed will be the true Suprabhatham, heralding the dawn of the Golden Age for Mankind!
Om Sai Ram
Suprabhatham literally means ‘good morning’! (Su, good, prabhatham, morning or dawn). In Western culture, people wish each other “Good Morning.” But in Indian culture this is not done, because it is considered to be the equivalent of pouring water on the leaves of a tree. For effective watering of a tree, water must be given to the roots of a tree. The root of the Tree of Life is God. So God, who is latent and immanent in all, is sought out and made patent and public. In this prayer God is visualised as sleeping and then woken up and wished “Good Morning.” Of course the Divinity in us is never asleep; but unless we take at least one step towards activating it, it does not manifest itself. Such a step is the singing of Suprabhatham, and putting into practice its implications.
The first two stanzas of any Suprabhatham song exhort the sleeping God in us to arise (uththista). This word is repeated four times. First, God is requested to get up in order to engage in Divine duties for the day (Kartavyam Daiva Mahnikam). Second, it reminds God that He is not an ordinary person, but one with responsibilities for the whole world. The last “please get up” addresses Him as the ‘Most Merciful One’ and requests Him to get up for the sake of the welfare of the world as a whole (Loka Mangalam).
When we pray thus, the Divinity inherent in us is manifested not for the sake of individual material welfare, but for the purpose of the welfare of the whole world or at least for the integration of the whole personality: physical, mental and spiritual.
After the first two stanzas others follow, each of them ending with wishing God “Good Morning.” The Venkatesa Suprabhatham, which is the most famous Suprabhatham song in India, says its first “Good Morning” to the consort of God, the Goddess who personifies Mercy and Compassion, and is said to be resident in His chest region. In the later stanzas, Lord Venkateswara of the Seven Hills (Tirupathi) is recognised as one of the forms of the omnipotent, and omnipresent, omniscient God – the originator and sustainer of the creation, the protector of His Devotees. He is also recognised and praised as the one who has descended to earth repeatedly in suitable forms for the removal of rampant evil and the re-establishment of Dharma for human beings. In the last but one stanza, He is seen as the Bridge that alone helps us to cross the ocean of life.
In the Sri Sathya Sai Suprabhatham the approach is quite different. The six ‘Good Mornings’ are respectively said by:
- Selfless volunteers (sevadals) in service of God
- Singers of Soul-stirring, Heart-purifying bhajans
- Devotees who have a special aptitude and enthusiasm in worshipping God ritually (Puja) with lamps, flowers, etc.,
- Devotees who are intellectuals like scientists, but have realised the validity of super- sensory, beyond-the-mind Truths, revealed in Scriptures
- Devotees who are interested in knowing the Nature of Life, mo e than anything else, and have come to Prasanthi Nilayam to seek answers for their questions from the Lord
- The totally dedicated devotees who are wedded to the Lord for life and who seek nothing except praising the Lord and implicitly obeying His will.
For example, one devotee wrote in “Sanathan Sarathi” magazine long ago that the six stanzas actually refer to six stages of spiritual awakening or of activating the spiritual centers inherent in our body. Accordingly, the Chitravathi mentioned in the third stanza represents the skeleton body, with three nadis: ida, pingala and susumna. This is an interpretation welling out of a subjective experience, which when accepted gives a different dimension and meaning to the meaning to the prayer. Devotees who have just begun their journey as spiritual aspirants should sing this Suprabhatham between 4 am and 6 am as a regular spiritual exercise.
However, the maximum benefits may begin to flow only when the meaning is well understood and the implications sought are put into practise in day-today life. As Bhagawan Baba has pointed out, one must try to “awaken the Divinity inherent in everyone, not by preaching, but by the exemplary practise of Truthfulness, Right Conduct, Peace and Love towards every being.” That indeed will be the true Suprabhatham, heralding the dawn of the Golden Age for Mankind!
Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Suprabatham
Easwaramba Suthah Shreeman
Poorvaa Sandhyaa Pravarthathe
Utthishta Sathya Sayeesha
Karthavyam Daivam Aanhikam
Meaning
O Son of Easwaramba ! O Resplendent Majestic One ! Dawn is heralding in the East. The daily tasks of Divinity which Thou hast undertaken has to be accomplished, therefore, awake, O Lord Sathya Sai!Utthishtotthishta Partheesha
Utthishta Jagadheepathey
Utthishta Karunapoorna
Loka Mangala Siddhaye
Meaning
Awake, Awake, O Lord of Parthi! O Lord of the entire Universe and Mankind ! Awake, O Compassionate Lord! So that the world attain auspiciousness, happiness, prosperity, welfare and blessings.Chitraavathi Thata Vishaala Sushaantha Soudhey
Thishtanthi Sevaka Janaah Thava Darshanaartham
Aadhithya Kaanthiranubhaathi Samastha Lokaan
Sri Sathya Sai Bhagawan Thava Suprabhatham
Meaning
In the vast Mansion, full of bliss and tranquility, (Prashanthi Nilayam) on the banks of the river Chitravathi, those anxious to serve Thee are waiting for Thy Darshan. The radiance of the Sun is illumining the World. O Lord Sathya Sai! Blessed by Thy wakefulness, we pray for an auspicious day.Thwannaama Keerthana Rathaah Thava Divya Naama
Gaayanthi Bhakthi Rasa Paana Prahrushta Chiththaah
Daathum Krupaasahitha Darshanamaashu Thebhyah
Sri Sathya Sai Bhagawan Thava Suprabhatham
Meaning
Devotees engrossed in singing Thy Glory are happy and blissful, when they taste the nectar of devotion. Kindly shower Thy Grace by granting them Thy Darshan. O Lord Sathya Sai! Blessed by Thy wakefulness, we pray for an auspicious day.Aadhaaya Divya Kusumaani Manoharaani
Sreepaada Poojana Vidhim Bhavadanghri Mooley
Karthum Mahothsukathayaa Pravishanti Bhakthaah
Sri Sathya Sai Bhagawan Thava Suprabhatham
Meaning
Bringing holy flowers with captivating colors and fragrance, for worshipping Thy Lotus Feet, in the form as prescribed by the scriptures, Thy devotees are coming in, with great yearning and enthusiasm. O Lord Sathya Sai! Blessed by Thy wakefulness, we pray for an auspicious day.Desaantharaagatha Budhaah Thava Divya Moorthim
Sandharshanaabhirat hi Samyutha Chiththa Vruthyaa
Vedoktha Manthra Pathanena Lasanthyajasram
Sri Sathya Sai Bhagawan Thava Suprabhatham
Meaning
Wise persons from distant countries, moved by yearning to have Thy Darshan, have come and they are having great delight in reciting constantly mantras of the Vedas. O Lord Sathya Sai! Blessed by Thy wakefulness, we pray for an auspicious day.Shruthva Thavaadbhutha Charithram Akhanda Keerthim
Vyaaptham Diganthara Vishaala Dharaathalesmin
Jignaasu Lokaupathishtathi Chaasramesmin
Sri Sathya Sai Bhagawan Thava Suprabhatham
Meaning
Hearing Thy marvellous tales and fame that has reached the farthest horizons, earnest seekers of Reality have come to this place and are waiting. O Lord Sathya Sai! Blessed by Thy wakefulness, we pray for an auspicious day.Seetha Sathee Sama Vishuddha Hridhambu Jaathaah
Bahvanganaa Kara Gruheetha Supushpa Haaraah
Sthunvanthi Divyanuthibhih Phani Bhushanam Thwaam
Sri Sathya Sai Bhagawan Thava Suprabhatham
Meaning
Women devotees, whose (petals of) heart are unattached to the world like Lotus petals (which are unattached to the water in which they grow, even though they cannot survive without water) and are similar to Mother Seetha in virtues and piousness are singing Thy Glory – the Glory of Lord Shiva adorned with Serpent around His neck – through holy hymns holding excellent flower garlands in their hands. O Lord Sathya Sai! Blessed by Thy wakefulness, we pray for an auspicious day.Suprabhatham Idam Punyam Ye
Patanthi Dine Dine
Tey Vishanthi Param Dhaama
Jnaana Vijnaana Shobhithaah
Meaning
Whoever daily recites this morning awakening Hymn will attain the Highest Abode resplendent with the Supreme intelligence as well as Supreme wisdom.Mangalam Guru Devaaya
Mangalam Jnaana Dhaayine
Mangalam Parthi Vaasaaya
Mangalam Sathya Saayine
Meaning
May the divine Guru be auspicious to us; May the Bestower of wisdom be auspicious to us; May the Lord, Who manifested in Parthi be auspicious to us; May Bhagawan Sathya Sai Baba be auspicious to us.
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