Aum Sri SAi Ram
Gramotsav on 23rd March 2008
The preparations for Gramotsav was done early. We visited the place and the number of villagers were taken. Then did the house visit to arrange food for them. As we approached people all of them committed different items with pleasure. Five cmmittee was formed and the duties was devided to them. Each one take as a challenge and worked well to make the ceremony a grand one. We had decided to give idly, sambar, banana laddu and payazam for them
We strarted at 08.45am on 23rd. We are 12 numbers of people on the santro. When we get down we were frightened that things taken with us will be for us not for the villagers. When we got down Mr. Sreekantan(service in charge) was on duty. He was arranging the stage, and the seating tc.
After placing the things we went out to invite the children. Since it was raining continuously they got up at that time only. Our visit remind me some school Managers who are trying to complete the attendance to avoid the division fall.
To our great surprise all of them reached with in no time. It was a surprise because they had hided behind heir mother when we approached them one year ago. The children were devided into five groups and named as Sathyam, Dharmam, Premam, Santi and Ahimsa. A group leader was decided to lead each group. A topic was given to them asked them to perform a small skit lasting for 10 minutes. They had given 30 minutes to prepare the same.
After 45 minutes they are called. With in that period they found a story and performed it very well. The premam group got the first prize. They had utilized the full time and conveyed the message. We were not trying to lift or down any one. The range of the ages of children was from 3 to 15. It was only an attempt to find their capability. Prizes were given to all those who participated.
After anouncement of prize we had our breakfast with the villagers. They were the guests and we were the host. It was a nice program. A meeting was called where the jpint convenor was the chief. The EHV in charge saluted the gathering. The ward member showered blessings and given the prizes. The youth in charge(mahila) was done the conclusion and meeting was dispersed at 12.30.
With the blessings of Swami the function was grand and the co- ordination was very nice. All the committee was performed well and the co-operation was beautiful. We can saw the blessings of Swami every where. There was more than enough food. All was due to the blessings of Swami.
Jai Sai Ram
The vedic scholars and realized souls declared that the source of Aham ‘I’ is hridaya. What is the meaning of Hridaya? In the worldly sense it refers to the physical heart in a human body. But this is not what the term Hridaya signifies. Hridaya and "I" are one and the same,. The Sruthis gave the name Hridaya to "I". Where is this Hridaya? It is assumed that it is in the body . It follows that "I" is not part of the body. If you understand the whole world. "I" is in all beings. Everyone uses the expression "I" to identift himself or herself. This ‘I" is the omnipresent indwelling entity.When Hridaya is identified with "I" it is equally all -pervading. Hridaya is the source of the Divine qualities like love and compassion.
God is described as Hridayavasi(indweller of the heart). He is not ti ve restricted to temples and centres for pigrimage. He is in you, with you, above you , around you. You need not visit variouse centres on pilgrimage. YOur heart is the place for pilgrimage. Your heart is the place for pilgrimage. Meera also echoed the same feelings. When he husband asked her to leave the temple premises, she prayed to Krishna, " None can separate you from me. My heart is your temple. In the Gita , Lord Krishna declared Kshetrajnamchapi Maam Viddhi(recogize Me as the indweller of all beings). The body is the field and the Tmic principle is the indweller of that field. So, the Kshetra (field) and Kshetrajna (Knower of the field) are within you. Bliss is not present in a foreign land; it is present within you. In order to experience bliss, develop love in your heart. You should pray to God to grant you that which He possesses and you do not. What is it that lack? Peace and bliss. Ask and ity shall be granted. Do not ask God for the fulfillment of mean desires. All the worldly things are fleeting and momentary. God has only one head office. That is the heart. All other places like "Kailasa" "Vaikunda" etc, are only branch offices. Krishna didnot present Himself immediately in front of Droupadi when she prayed to HIm in her hour of plight. She called the Lord"Dwaraka vasi" ( dweller of Dwarka ) Madhurpurivasi (dweller of the city of Madhura) etc. But Krishna didnot appear. Totally tired she at last called "Hridaya " vasi" (dweller of the heart ) and Krishna appeared immediately and came to her rescue. Many days later Droupadi asked Krishna "Oh brother! Why did you not come to me in my hour humilitation when I called out to You?"
To this Krishna replied, "You addressed Me as Dwarakavasi. Since I am duty bound to prove the truth of My devotees’ words I had to go to Dwaraka and come back all the way. But I presented Myself in front of you as soon as you called Me Hridaya vasi.
This incident substantiates the fact that the Lord is the resident of the heart. The Lord is nearer to you that your parents, friends kith and kin. True worship consists of heart felt devotion to the God. residing in one’s own heart(indweller) Purifying this temple of your heart you must dedicate your life to service. It is such dedicated service, sone in the spirit of "Sadhana" , that distinguishes the Sathy Sai Organisations. from other spiritual organizations . Innmerable Sai devotees -men and women , young and old are rendering service in various forms out of their love for Sai. People talk about Swaami’s vibhuthi (sacred ash) and Swami’s miracles. But, the real miracle is Swami’s boundless love. It is this love which is inspiring countless devotees to engage themselves in selfless service.
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