Under the auspices of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samithi – Nacharam, a total number of 500 Sai Devotees comprising 300 ladies and 200 gents undertook a pilgrimage to Prasanthinilayam for Darshan of our beloved Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba varu. Yeswantpoor Express left Kachiguda station at 9.15 pm on 25th July and reached Prasanthinilaym station at about 7 am on 26th.The Samithi Seva Dal members took every care to see that the devotees were comfortable in all respects and everybody got berth in the train with the blessings of Bhagawan.
The devotees were warmly received by our advanced party sevadal members at Prasanthinilayam Railway Station and were accommodated in 8 buses. The buses carrying the devotees left for Prasanthinilayam – the abode of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba varu and were comfortably accommodated in the allotted sheds.The special feature of this group is that 50 of the devotees were from Venkatapuram village, where a De-Fluoridation water plant was commissioned in April,bringing very much needed relief to the villagers by providing pure un-contaminated safe drinking water for their daily use. With us 35 mentally retarded children also travel led and participated. In fact these children also presented a cultural programme at Sivam on Guru Poornima day/celebrations on 18th of July 2008.
The men and mahila devotees, wore maroon scarfs and were seated in Sai-Kulwant Hall in specially allotted blocks. Bhagawan gave darshan on 26th at 5.40 pm. Mahila devotees had the full darshan of Bhagavan on the evening and all have enjoyed a long Bhajan programme. Their joy knew no bounds. Bhagawan gave darshan on 27th at 9.15 am. This time also mahila devotees had the full darshan. On 27th after-noon Bhagawan gave darshan at 4.40 pm and this time the men devotees also had the full darshan of Bhagawan.
Bhagawan came to the men devotees block in the car chair and showered His blessings. The album containing the photo-pictures – right from the foundation stone laying ceremony to the inauguration of the De-Fluoridation plant by Sri R.V.Chandravadan, IAS and the District President Sri H.Srinivasulu garu at Venkatapuram village was shown to Bhagawan. Swami showed keen interest, spent some time in going through these photo-pictures and expressed His satisfaction at the work being carried out by Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samithi, Nacharam, Hyderabad. “Chaala Santhosham” “Ila Manchi Karyakramaalu Cheyandi” annaru. Swamy was briefed by Sri B.Narayana, Convenor, Sri Venkatesh, and Sri Rambabu Garu. Bhagawan was told that due to His blessings only the De-Fluoridation plant work could be completed in just 28 days !.
The devotees were very fortunate, that Swami personally took all the letters submitted by the devotees. Bhagawan gave Pada Namaskaram to a few devotees to those who are sitting in front row as well. Devotees were full with joy that knew no bounds. After this happy and enjoyable darshan of Bhagawan, the devotees returned to Prasanthinilayam Rly Station at about 6.30 pm on their way to Hyderabad. With Bhagawan grace, all 500 devotees got the berths in return journey with food served on the train to all the devotees by the Seva Dal Members who took meticulous care. The Samithi also distributed Swamy Prasadam and pocket size calendars to each of the devotees as momentous. The devotees returned to Hyderabad with renewed energy.
It was a memorable visit to Bhagavan’s abode.
Jai Sairam.
The devotees were very fortunate, that Swami personally took all the letters submitted by the devotees. Bhagawan gave Pada Namaskaram to a few devotees to those who are sitting in front row as well. Devotees were full with joy that knew no bounds. After this happy and enjoyable darshan of Bhagawan, the devotees returned to Prasanthinilayam Rly Station at about 6.30 pm on their way to Hyderabad. With Bhagawan grace, all 500 devotees got the berths in return journey with food served on the train to all the devotees by the Seva Dal Members who took meticulous care. The Samithi also distributed Swamy Prasadam and pocket size calendars to each of the devotees as momentous. The devotees returned to Hyderabad with renewed energy.
It was a memorable visit to Bhagavan’s abode.
Jai Sairam.
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