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Festival of Sai Kingdom UK
2004 (Heart Valve Bank)
July 19-24, 2004
Festival of Sai Kingdom UK 2004
Day 1 – Monday, 19th July 2004
A group of dedicated children of Sai Baba arrived from UK on 18th
July, the group consist a total of 270 all members of the Hear
Valve Bank Project, including children, youths and elders.
The morning section started with a medical camp at Dharmasala in
Puttaparthy consisting of Eye camp, Dental camp and Medical camp.
The medical program started at 9.05 am to 1.30 pm.
The festival program was inaugurated by Swami at 3.00 pm in Sai
Kulwanth hall in Prasanthi Nilayam, the program commenced with a
guard parade (same as Buckingham palace) but this time the guard
of swami. The guards were all dressed in traditional English
costumes comprising of a team of 8.
The next part of the program was a continues bhajan harmony (Sai
Harmony) by the youth of the group. The program concluded with
Arathi 5.00 pm.
Festival of Sai Kingdom UK 2004
(Heart Valve Bank)
The group “sadhana” consists of following:
1. Love for Baba as a Sadhana
2. Prayer Sadhana
3. Medical Sadhana
4. Narayana Sadhana
Each Sadhana requires total dedication from each of the 270
members of the group to make it effective, including strict
discipline.
Each day starts with a group prayer at 4.30 a.m., followed by
morning darshan and bhajans at Sai Kulwant hall. The medical team
leaves for medical sadhana and arrives in time for afternoon
darshan and programme. Thereafter the concluding the day with
Arathi.
Day 2 – Tuesday, 20th July 2004
The high light of the day was a dharma specially prepared for Baba
titled “God is Here”, based on divine teachings of our beloved
Swami.
This programme was enjoyed by all and Swami too was very happy
about the performance.
The summary of the drama is as follows:
The demon king Hiranyakasipu wanted to take revenge against Lord
Vishnu for killing his brother. He performed intense austerities
and got the boon from Brahma that he was not to be slain by day or
night, neither indoors nor outdoors, on earth or in the sky, by
God, man, or beast and not by any weapons. He conquered all three
worlds and declared that he alone should be worshipped. His son
Prahlada was an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu. Hiranyakasipu sent
Prahlada to the Gurukulam to learn all the Sastras and arts
befitting a prince.
Scene 1
Prahlada goes to see his father in his palace. Hiranyakasipu
greets him with love and asks him what he has learnt. Prahlada
says that Lord Narayana is the creator, protector and destroyer of
everything, is all pervasive and is present in the hearts of all.
Ebraged, Hiranyakasipu orders his men to subject Prahlada to
innumerable ordeals. With Lord Narayana ever installed in his
heart, Prahlada survives all adversities. He is sent to the
Gurukulam again for more instructions.
Scene 2
Prahlada returns to the palace again and tells his father that to
offer himself in devotion to Lord Narayana is the goal of his
life. Incensed, Hiranyakasipu asks Prahlada where his Lord is.
Prahlada replies that God is everywhere. The demon king then asks
if God is present in the pillar. Prahlada replies, "He is there
without doubt". Hiranyakasipu smashes the pillar and Lord Vishnu
in the form of NaraSimha, half man, half lion, emerges and kills
Hiranyakasipu at the threshold of the hall, without any weapons.
NaraSimha blesses Prahlada.
Scene 3
Shows the relevance of the story of Prahlada in this 21st century.
Hiranyakasipu is still very much alive today within us as the six
inner enemies, Kama, Krodha, Loba, Moha, Matha and Matsarya.
Prahlada has manifested as the five Human Values, Sathya, Dharma,
Shanthi, Prema and Ahimsa. The Omniscient, Omnipresent and
Omnipotent Lord, through his infinite mercy and compassion has
incarnated as our Beloved Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Six
children come as 'bad values'. Five children come as the Human
Values and when they sing Hari Narayana... (Namasmarana), the 'bad
values' are transformed. Prahlada appears with his father and
tells him, "God is Here right in front of you. At least now
surrender at the Lotus Feet of Lord Sai Narayana". Hiranyakasipu
prostrates in front of Swami. The play ends with Nava Vidha Bhakti
(Nine forms of devotion).
Upon the completion of the drama bhajans were recited by the
bhajan group members, which again was enjoy by all.
Mr. Ajitbahi Popat give a speech on the teaching of Baba so after
the dharma upon the request Swami. His message emphasized the
importance of dedication and true faith on Baba. The programme
concluded with Arathi.
Jai Sai Ram
Festival of Sai Kingdom UK 2004
(Heart Valve Bank)
Day 3 – Wednesday, 21st July 2004
Wednesday is also known as Mother’s day and today once again our
Mother (Baba) has blessed the Heart Valve Group with the
opportunity to perform in Sai Kulwant hall.
The day started with a group prayer at 4.30 a.m. thereafter to Sai
Kulwant hall for Swami’s morning darshan. Shortly, after Swami’s
darshan the medical group comprising of 70 members (including
Doctors and volunteers) proceeded to Darmashala for the medical
treatment.
The remaining members at Sai Kulwant hall enjoyed the morning
bhajans. Baba gave a surprise to all in Prashanti Niliyam by
coming out in car to give darshan to all, then going to Super
Speciality Hospital.
In the afternoon darshan, Baba went around the hall giving great
pleasurable darshan and set in the chair.
The youth members of Heart Valve Bank performed “Cultural and
Varity performance” which was enjoyed by all present including
Swami, who was full of joy. The Sai Kulwant hall was packed by
Swami’s students, schools children and devotees.
Once again, Swami was there until the end of the program and
allowed the Heart Valve Bank members to perform Arathi at 5 p.m.
Jai Sai Ram
Festival of Sai Kingdom UK 2004 (Heart Valve Bank)
Day 4 – Thursday, 22nd July 2004
Thursday is also known as Guru’s day (Guru Krupa), hence special
day of the week.
The day started with a group prayer at 4.30 a.m. as a normal
routine, thereafter to Sai Kulwant hall for Swami’s morning
darshan. Swami arrived from the ladies side in a cart at 7.30 a.m.
He went to the gents side, up around the Mandir area then went
down the gate area into the Asram.
The divine blessing for the group of 270 members was approved, for
reciting bhajans in the Mandir. A real blessing to recite bhajans
on Thursday.
While the group was waiting for Swami’s arrival. Swami arrived in
a new silver sporty car, up from the drive-in gate to the entrance
for the Mandir.
The group was seated down and started with the recitation of
Bhajans in front of Swami. Swami was again full of joy and
happiness and set through out the bhajan session. The bhajans
recited by Heart Valve Bank group was as follows:
1. Vighneshwaram Bhajarey
2. Hey Parthi Pureesha
3. Listen Listen Listen
4. Jai Jai Janani
5. Rama Rama Rama
6. Allah Bhajo Maula Bhajo
7. Namami Brahma Namami Vishnu
8. Vithalla Hari Vitthala
9. Mrutyum Jayaya Namah Om
This was followed by arathi, which was performed by Mr. Ajitbhai
Popat. The medical group started their way to Daramshala for daily
medical sadhana. The blood donation programme commenced from today
and all members are requested for blood donation.
The afternoon darshan took place at 3.30 p.m. which was followed
by a speech from Heart Valve youth member (Sister Vicky
Thakordas), outlining her experience about Baba’s teachings.
Followed by sister Joan Humphrey speech about her personal
experience about faith and confidence on Baba and how it helped
her through her ill-heath. Baba materialized a golden neglace for
her.
Baba, further allowed the group to recite afternoon bhajans which
started at 15.50 through to 17.15 p.m. The arthi was peformed by
youth members. All enjoyed Baba’s Prasad which was offered by
students.
Jai Sai Ram
Festival of Sai Kingdom UK 2004 (Heart Valve Bank)
Day 5 – Friday, 23rd July 2004
Friday is a holy prayer day for all our Muslim brothers and
sisters. Swami says, respect and love all religions, all religions
leads to one God.
The day started with a group prayer at 4.45 a.m. as a normal
routine, thereafter to Sai Kulwant hall for Swami’s morning
darshan. Swami arrived from the ladies side in a cart at 7.10 a.m.
Then to gent’s side and up to the Mandir area. All present enjoyed
Swami’s darshan. The medical team members left for Dharmashala for
the medical sadhana.
The remaining members were in the Sai Kulwant hall and enjoyed the
bhajans performed by Swami’s student. The arathi was performed at
9.30 a.m.
The afternoon darshan took place at 3.30 p.m. Followed by more
blessing from Swami and granting the permission to the Heart Valve
Youth members to perform a programme. The afternoon programme was
a musical programme called Sai Symphony, and once again Swami
enjoyed this programme very much giving joy and happiness to all.
Our youth brother Vikas Thakordas gave a speech outlining Baba’s
teachings and practical application of Baba’s teachings in his
daily life. This was followed by brother David Kaushal speech,
which emphasized about the confidence factor of Baba’s teachings.
Swami materialized a gold neck chain for Brother Vikas and placed
the golden chain around his neck.
The arathi was performed by brother Sandeep Sodha at 5.20 p.m. All
Heart Valve members were given a booklet from Swami, titled
“Moments of Beauty” signed as “With love Baba”.
Jai Sai Ram
Festival of Sai Kingdom UK 2004 (Heart Valve Bank)
Day 6 – Saturday, 24th July 2004
Saturday, Saniwar, day of Lord Vishnu.
The day started with a group prayer at 4.45 a.m. as a normal
routine, thereafter to Sai Kulwant hall for Swami’s morning
darshan. Swami arrived from the ladies side in a cart at 7.30 a.m.
Then to gent’s side and to the Mandir area, performing individual
interviews. All present enjoyed Swami’s darshan. The medical team
members left for Dharmashala for the last day medical sadhana.
The remaining members were in the Sai Kulwant hall and enjoyed the
bhajans performed by Swami’s student. The arathi was performed at
9.30 a.m.
The afternoon darshan took place at 3.15 p.m. Followed by more
blessing from Swami and granting the permission to the Heart Valve
Youth members to perform a programme. The programme started with
speech by Brother Dipak Vasani outlining his experiences about
Baba’s teachings. Dr. Puvanchandra presented his medical report,
outlining the medical activities for the week. The Medical Sadhana
was a great success proving Sadhana at highest level in a
professional manner to the poorest who needs such medical
treatments totally free at Dharmashala in Puttaparthi.
The total number treatments performed during the week were 3,921
which comprise as Eye – 1,326 treatments; Dental – 1,455
treatments and General Medical – 1,140 treatments. Plus Narayan
Sadhana for 14,800 people up to Saturday evening.
Followed by a speech by Sai Puppet on gratification, thanking
Swami for all the showers of bless during the week upon the whole
Heart Valve Bank group (HVBg). Question, how do we thank our
Mother Sai? The answer is by prayers to Baba, i.e. “implementing
the meaning of Slokas (to perform and do what is said in the Sloka
concerned) putting into action and do not ever forget Mother Sai”.
Following the speeches, the youth members of HVBg performed Sai
Melody (continues Bhajans), one of Baba’s favourite styles of
Bhajans reciting which started at 4.45 p.m. and arathi at 5.20
p.m. followed by more Bhajans form Swami’s students.
Surprise after surprise, bless after bless, Swami continued his
showering by giving presents to each and every members of 270 with
white suiting material for Brothers and saris for Sisters. “How
kind is our Mother Sai, how can we have any doubt?”
A proof of love, divinity and compassion from our Swami.
Not stopping here, Baba further materialized a golden ring for one
of our Sister, again showering his kind love, concern and support
to overcome her medical problem. Further, another golden ring was
materialized for one of our Brother who plays the thabalas.
Baba’s limitless love and infinite showering for the HVBg is
surely a proof of living God, God is Here, in Prasanthi.
As stated by Puppet, “this is not end of it yet, wait and see more
to come tomorrow and in the future days, Baba is almighty
Bhagwan”.
At 6:45 p.m. the HVBg had the opportunity to listen to Prof. Anil
Kumar presenting his views about the HVBg programme and how
delighted he was to see that Swami enjoyed the whole programme. In
fact, the programme was directed by Baba and HVBg executed the
tasks, additionally, Anil Kumar was also the backbone in terms of
preparation and guidance to make this a successful event. His
stated that Heart Valve Bank Group gets an 8 Sai Ascor award and
outlined 9 factors that contributed to the success of the
programme.
Further, emphasized that we must be proud of our Sai Institution
Internationally, inform society and project our Sai Institution
Globally.
The entire HVBg was very thankful for his review comments and
happy to share his views. A token of appreciation gift was
presented by Mrs. Puppet to Mrs. Anil Kumar.
All enjoyed the entire day and have certainly seen “God in Action”
this week.
Jai Sai Ram
Source: Kingdom of Sai News July 2004
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