FEBRUARY 2010 - Sri Sathya Sai Books & Publication Trust
FEBRUARY 2010 - Sri Sathya Sai Books & Publication Trust
FEBRUARY 2010 - Sri Sathya Sai Books & Publication Trust
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the conclusion of Bhajans, Bhagavan blessedthe devotees, posed for group photos withthem and distributed clothes to them. He alsomaterialised a gold chain for one of the ladiessingers. The programme came to a close withArati to Bhagavan at 6.40 p.m.ALUMNI MEET <strong>2010</strong> :SRI SATHYA SAI UNIVERSITYMore than 1,300 alumni of <strong>Sri</strong> <strong>Sathya</strong> <strong>Sai</strong>University came to Prasanthi Nilayam from allparts of the world to participate in the AlumniMeet <strong>2010</strong> and refresh the memories of thegolden days spent by them as students ofBhagavan <strong>Sri</strong> <strong>Sathya</strong> <strong>Sai</strong> Baba. The meetheld on the auspicious occasion of New YearDay coincided with New Year celebrationsat Prasanthi Nilayam and included manydelectable music and cultural programmes.Idiye Premabandhamu (this is therelationship of love) – A DramaOn the New Year eve, 31st December2009, the alumni staged a beautiful dramawhich showcased the eternal bond of lovebetween the students and their Beloved Lord,Bhagavan <strong>Sri</strong> <strong>Sathya</strong> <strong>Sai</strong> Baba. The story ofthe drama was unfolded through an innovativeand interesting dialogue between Lord Ganeshand Hanuman who as eternal witnesses ofthe saga of love between Bhagavan andHis students over the years recounted manytouching stories of this everlasting love. Asthe drama progressed, Narada, the celestialbard and Yama, the god of death also joinedHanuman and Ganesh to narrate some moresuch touching stories. Besides presentingthese episodes from the lives of students,the drama highlighted the unique system ofeducation of <strong>Sri</strong> <strong>Sathya</strong> <strong>Sai</strong> University whichA very innovative drama was presented bythe alumni of <strong>Sri</strong> <strong>Sathya</strong> <strong>Sai</strong> University whichrefreshed the memories of golden days spent bythem as students of Bhagavan.was producing not merely highly educatedintellectuals but men and women of highcharacter who were totally dedicated to theDivine Mission of Bhagavan of unity of mankindand selfl ess service of society. The drama gavethe message that Bhagavan was always withHis students, and every corner of the worldcould become Prasanthi Nilayam when thestudents performed service to society, keepingBhagavan constantly in their heart. A brilliantpresentation of an episode from the Ramayanaenhanced the value and impact of the drama.Above all, the innovative use of appropriatevideo clips on the screen made all the incidentscome alive. The audience expressed their joyand appreciation of the drama by a thunderousprolonged applause when it concluded. Thedrama which commenced at 5.45 p.m. cameto a close at 6.35 p.m. Bhagavan watched theentire drama, blessed the students and gavethem the coveted opportunity of group photoswith Him. After distribution of Prasadamblessed by Bhagavan, the programme cameto a close with Arati to Bhagavan at 6.50p.m.February <strong>2010</strong> 39