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The drama “Uppongipoindi Godavari”, studdedwith exhilarating dances of children, highlightedthe transformation brought about in the lives ofvillagers by the humanitarian work of Bhagavan.powerful dialogues, devotion-fi lled songs,thrilling music and exhilarating dances of theyouth and children in their colourful costumes,the drama highlighted the teachings andglory of Bhagavan who has not only broughtabout transformation in the lives of villagersand tribals by providing drinking water tomore than 400 villages of these two districts,but has also touched the lives of poor andneedy by providing medical, educational andsocial welfare facilities in these villages. Thedrama commenced at 5.35 p.m. with thetheme song “Uppongipoindi Godavari” andcame to a conclusion at 6.25 p.m. with anexcellent portrayal of Bhagavan’s teachingsand glory through a Burra Katha (a folk artform of Andhra Pradesh). This was followedby Bhajans by the Bal Vikas children of thesetwo districts. At the end of the programme,Bhagavan blessed the participants, posed forgroup photos with them and distributed clothesto them. He also materialised a gold ring forone of the organisers. After distribution ofPrasadam, Arati was offered to Bhagavan at6.55 p.m. which marked the conclusion of thisexcellent programme.Integrated Village Service CentresOn 29th June 2009, Bhagavan came to SaiKulwant Hall at 4.50 p.m. After Bhagavanwas seated on the dais, two devotees, a ladyand a gent, representing the Girijans of theregion expressed gratitude to Bhagavan for themeasures undertaken by the Sai Organisationunder His guidance for the upliftment of poorGirijans. While the gent devotee expressedhis views in a short speech, the lady devoteesang a sweet song to express her feelings ofdevotion and gratitude to Bhagavan. Bhagavanshowered His grace on the lady singer andmaterialised a gold chain for her amidst a loudapplause of devotees.This was followed by a speech by Sri P.Vardhana Rao, Education Wing Coordinatorfor East Godavari district, who briefl y listedout the services being rendered by the SaiOrganisation for the all-round development ofthe villages adopted by it. Stating that the SaiOrganisation had constructed four IntegratedVillage Service Centres in this region, SriRao prayed to Bhagavan to give the keysof these centres to the designated personswho had done appreciable work for thewelfare of Girijans. Bhagavan then graciouslyhanded over the keys of these centres tothese fortunate devotees and showered Hisblessings on them. Bhajans led by universitystudents followed this. Meanwhile, Prasadamblessed by Bhagavan was distributed to theentire congregation in Sai Kulwant Hall. Theprogramme which started at 5.00 p.m. afterBhagavan’s Darshan in Sai Kulwant Hall cameto a close at 6.00 p.m. with Arati to Bhagavan.ASHADI EKADASI ATPRASANTHI NILAYAMDevotion-fi lled music and culturalprogrammes for four days, from 1st to 4thJuly 2009, marked the celebration of AshadiEkadasi at Prasanthi Nilayam. More than242 August 2009
2,000 devotees came from various partsof Maharashtra and Goa to celebrate thismost sacred festival of these States in closeproximity with Bhagavan.Veda Chanting by Maharashtra and GoaYouthOn the morning of 1st July 2009, the fi rstday of these celebrations, Bhagavan waswelcomed with Poornakumbham amidst Vedachanting by the youth and Bal Vikas childrenof Maharashtra when He came to Sai KulwantHall at 9.00 a.m. Clad in the traditional dressBal Vikas children and youth of Maharashtra andGoa offered traditional welcome to Bhagavanwith Poornakumbham and Veda chanting on themorning of 1st July 2009.of Vedic Pandits, a group of these youth andchildren led Bhagavan to Sai Kulwant Hall ina grand procession. At 9.15 a.m., Bhagavanlighted the sacred lamp on the dais to mark theinauguration of Ashadi Ekadasi celebrations.For nearly one hour, Bhagavan listened to thechanting of Vedic hymns by the youth, bothboys and girls, of Maharashtra and Goa whowere seated in front of the dais. The perfectionin rhythm and intonation of these Vedic chantsby the youth earned the admiration ofone and all and suffused the entire milieu withsacred vibrations. At 10.00 a.m., Arati wasoffered to Bhagavan to mark the conclusionof this excellent demonstration of Vedachanting.Vocal Devotional Music ConcertOn the evening of 1st July 2009, devoteesin Sai Kulwant Hall had a sumptuous musicalfeast of devotional music when Smt. KalapiniKomkali, a veteran Hindustani classical singer,presented her devotional music concert in theDivine Presence of Bhagavan. Daughter anddisciple of celebrated Hindustani classicalsinger, Pandit Kumar Gandharva, Smt.Komkali not only inherited Gwalior Gayaki(style of singing) from her illustrious father buthis musical genius also, which she exhibitedin the concert presented by her. The concertwas a beautiful medley of the compositions ofMira, Kabir, Gorakhnath and Tukaram, and allthe songs she sang were those sung by herillustrious father Pandit Kumar Gandharva, asshe announced in the beginning. The concertwhich started at 5.10 p.m. after Bhagavan’sDarshan in Sai Kulwant Hall kept the audiencespellbound for nearly one hour and came to aclose at 6.05 p.m. At the end of the concert,Bhagavan blessed the artiste, gave a silk Sarito her and materialised a gold chain for her.He also distributed clothes to the artistes whoprovided instrumental support to her. Aftera brief session of Bhajans, the programmeconcluded with Arati to Bhagavan at 6.30 p.m.An Odyssey into RhythmThis excellent programme of innovativeIndian classical ensemble comprising a uniqueblending of tabla, instrumental and vocal musicwas presented by renowned tabla maestroPandit Suresh Talwalkar on 2nd July 2009in the Divine Presence of Bhagavan.August 2009 243
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