News Update from Dharmakshetra-February 2016

"You will be immensely benefited if you keep awake and sing the glory of God at least on this night (of Shivaratri). Moon is the presiding deity of the mind. Moon has 16 Kalas (phases). On the Shivaratri, 15 Kalas merge in God and only one remains. By constant remembrance of God, the 16th phase also merges in God. Can you not spend a single night in the whole year singing the glory of God? Sanctify this night by participating in Bhajans. The bliss that you get in Bhajans, the sweetness you experience in the divine name, the happiness you derive from visualizing the divine form cannot be obtained elsewhere." Sai Baba

With the immense blessings of Bhagwan, the Shivratri Bhajans in the city of Mumbai will be held at Dharmakshetra and will commence from 5.30 pm on 7th March (Monday) to 6 am on 8th March (Tuesday). The time allocation will be as under :-

· 5.30 pm to 6.00 pm - Veda Chanting

· 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm – All SP & P+ Singers of Mumbai District.

· 8.00 pm to 10.00 pm – ZONE 1 (Fort, Walkeshwar, Tardeo, Worli, Shivaji Park)

· 10.00 pm – 12.00 – ZONE 3 (Mulund, Ghatkopar, Chembur, Sion – Wadala)

· 12.00 am – 2.00 am – ZONE 2 (Bandra, Andheri, Goregaon, Jogeshwari, Borivali)

· 2.00 am – 3.00 am – Vashi Youth

· 3.00 am – 4.00 am – Bandra Group

· 4.00 am – 6.00 am – SP & P+ Singers of Mumbai District.

· 6.00 am – Aarathi followed by Mahaprasad.

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Meditation Camp and Sathya Narayan Katha at Dharmakshetra on Sunday 28th February 2016

Great Masters have only 3 things to teach:Meditate, exercise the body-mind and live simply. Mindful Meditation complement and helps us to raise our awareness of how we are living our life. Kandivali-Borivali-Dahisar invites you to a guided and advanced spiritual meditation session. Spiritual Sevak : Kavita Bhatt Aunty. Time 9 am and followed by Sathya Sai Katha.

11th Edition of Samarpan - Prof. M. Nanjundaiah - Dharmakshetra - Sunday 21st February 2016

Prof. M. Nanjundaiah who was Swami's Discourse translator from 1981-1993, narrated his experiences to the devotees assembled here at Shanti Deep, Dharmakshetra, on Sunday 21st February 2016. He spoke for almost 90 minutes. The video of his talk will be available soon.

Prof. Nanjundaiah taught at Swami's College for 9 years before Swami chose him to be first Controller of Examinations of Swami's University! He is one among the chosen devotees who enjoyed Swami's Grace in the earliest years of the Divine Mission.

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Alumni Meet in Dharmakshetra - Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Mandir - 20th February 2016

Shivaji Jayanti Celebrated at Dharmakshetra - 19th February 2016 by Kandivali, Dahisar and Borivali Samithi....

Audio file link - Address during 5th National Convention by the All India President Sri Nimish Pandya

Invitation for the Shivaji Jayanti by Kandivali, Borivali and Dahisar Samithis in Dharmakshetra on Friday 19th February, 2016

Photos of the 3rd day of the Exhibition at Bangur Nagar Goregaon on 14-02-2016
Exhibition at Laxmi Ground, Bangur Nagar, Goregaon (West) Mumbai organised by Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation Maharashtra & Goa

Photos of the 2nd day of the Exhibition at Bangur Nagar Goregaon on 13-02-2016

Exhibition at Laxmi Ground, Bangur Nagar, Goregaon (West) Mumbai organised by Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation Maharashtra & Goa

Photos of the 1st day of the Exhibition at Bangur Nagar Goregaon on 12-02-2016

Exhibition at Laxmi Ground, Bangur Nagar, Goregaon (West) Mumbai organised by Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation Maharashtra & Goa

Sri Sathya Sai Exhibition Stall at Hindu Aadhyatmik Eaivam Seva Pradarshani – Mumbai 14th FEB 2016

Sri Sathya Sai Exhibition Stall at Hindu Aadhyatmik Eaivam Seva Pradarshani – Mumbai 13th FEB 2016

SSSVIP GRAM SEVA - SRI SATHYA SAI WATER PROJECT SURVEY STAGE - III AT KASARA - 31 JAN 2016

90th Birthday Celebrations at Dharmakshetra - 22nd & 23rd November, 2015 - DVDs available

4 DVDs in a case release by Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation Mumbai available at Dharmakshetra containing the following events held on the occasion of 90th Birthday Celebrations of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba at Dharmakshetra on 22nd & 23rd November, 2015.

Maha Nagarsankirtan
Gayatri Homam
Laksharchana
Bal Vikas Program
Musical Program by Sri Sivamani

These DVDs are sold for Rs 200 at Dharmakshetra,

Limited copies are available.

Om Sri Sai Ram

God is bound to you by the closest bonds of Love. God is the nearest, the dearest, the most loving, the most eager companion for man.

This morning Bandra Samithi brought in the Love Day with a Special Valentine Nagarsankirtan. Devotees singing together to the tunes of Love is my form, Truth is my Breath filled the atmosphere with Love & Joy, feeling HIS Omnipresence

“Ekadasha Rudra Abhishekam” at Chembur on 14th February 2016

Sairam!

There will be “Ekadasha Rudra Abhishekam” (11 times chanting of “Rudram”) for World Peace on Sunday, 14th February 2016 at General Education Academy School, 19th Road, near Ambedkar Udyan, Chembur from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm. This will be followed by Aarati and “Maha Prasad”.

You are all requested to kindly attend the same.

Photos of the Exhibition at Bangur Nagar Goregaon on 12-02-2016

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Exhibition at Laxmi Ground, Bangur Nagar, Goregaon (West) Mumbai

Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organization Maharashtra & Goa Dharmakshetra, Andheri (E), Mumbai-400 093. Tel.: 022283779991 - 02228234646 Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organization is participating in the Exibition Organized by Hindu Spiritual & Service Chapter Mumbai at Laxmi Ground, Bangur Nagar, Near Bangard Hall, Turn after Bangur Nagar Police Chowki, Goregaon (West), Mumbai from 12th, 13th & 14th February 2016 at Stall No 67 to 71

Timings :

1.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. - 12th February 2016

9 a.m. to 9 p.m. - 13th February 2016

9 a.m. to 9 p.m. - 14th February 2016

The entry to the Exhibition is free

All are invited to attend with family and friends

Om Sri Sai Ram

Interviews with All India President Mr. Nimish Pandya & AlP Emeritus Mr. V. Srinivasan - 4th February 2016 - 9:40 am to 11:00 am Live on Radio Sai.

Morning Glory - Goal Post 2025 and Beyond - The Way Ahead for Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation of India - Interviews with All India President Mr. Nimish Pandya & AlP Emeritus Mr. V. Srinivasan

Listen : http://radiosai.org/program/listen.php?f=TL_LIVE_2016_02_04_02_9_40AM_TO_11AM.mp3

Download: http://dl.radiosai.org/TL_LIVE_2016_02_04_02_9_40AM_TO_11AM.mp3

Attached also please find link to the files of Sri Nimish Pandya and Sri V Srinivasan which have been separated for the benefit of the listeners. Please click on the link below to download the files on to your computer

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/yylg2ratytqxb42/AADci8u9-ZuEbzvjg66ibIY1a?dl=0

Happy listening and please share freely.

Sai Padhuga Pooja in Dharmakshethra on 7th February, 2016

Sai Padhuga Pooja was held in Dharmakshetra on 7th February 2016 by Kandivali, Borivali and Dahisar Samithis. The worship and adoration to Bhagavan Baba's sanctified Padhugas gave a new fillip to the various functions being conducted in Dharmakshetra.

By worshiping the feet of one who is grounded in the Ultimate Truth of God consciousness, we are invited to awaken that same consciousness and Supreme Love in our own hearts. Associating with such worship of those who are spiritually advanced will accelerate one’s own spiritual progress.

Lord Rama left His pair of sandals to rule over Ayodhya in His absence. The pair of sandals represented the spirit of humility in rulership by Lord Rama even in His absence. At Dharmakshetra the devotees worshipped the pair of sandals representing Bhagawan's Lotus feet during the elaborate pooja held today at Shantideep.

In one of Swami's earlier discourse after the Padhuga Pooja was performed in Prasanthi Nilayam, Bhagawan said that "You have all come from different places for worshiping the Padhukas and deriving the bliss therefrom. It is indeed a good act. It is not sufficient if you merely worship the Padhugas. Concentrate on them. Without concentration what is the point in worshipping Padhugas?"

Bhagawan has reminded us through the first bhajan which he sang .... " O mind, dwell on the Lotus Feet of the Divine Teacher Sai. Your cares and worries will be washed off. Dwell on the Lotus feet of that Omnipresent, Omnipotent Divine Consciousness, that Most Blissful One, Sai, who is none other than Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara. He is verily the universal absolute God. Chant His sacred name...."

The program began with the lighting of the lamp, Omkaram and Vedam Chanting. This was followed by Ganapati Homam. Thereafter Rudra Abhishek and Padhuga Pooja were performed.

A Palkhi procession was also held.

The programme ended with Maha Arathi to Bhagawan

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Samarpan - Talk by Prof M. Nanjundaiah - 21st February, 2016'

By Swani's Grace, our next Samarpan is scheduled on 21st February, the 3rd Sunday of this month.

This time we are having Prof. M. Nanjundaiah Sir, who was Swami's Discourse translator from 1981-1993, before Prof. Anil Kumar Sir took over the coveted privilege of Discourse translation!

Prof. Nanjundaiah taught at Swami's College for 9 years before Swami chose him to be first Controller of Examinations of Swami's University! He is one among the chosen devotees who enjoyed Swami's Grace in the earliest years of the Divine Mission!

Please do join us with Family, Friends & Associates for this Divine opportunity to listen to God's Glory at 4.20 pm on 21st February at our very own Dharmakshetra.

Eager to receive you all!

Loving Sairams,

Team Samarpan

Important Interview with AIP & AIP Emeritus on Radio Sai

This is to inform you that on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, Radio Sai will debut the two very important interviews that are must-listen for every office bearer, devotee, Sai youth and samithi/centre member.

They are:...

1. First interview by recently appointed All India President of the SSS Seva Org., Mr. Nimish Pandya, after assuming office
2. Hindsight 20/20 by AIP Emeritus Mr. V. Srinivasan

Both the interviews discuss at length, and in a candid manner, the strategic inner re-engineering of the SSS Seva Organisation of India that was led by the two leaders to ensure that it is poised for the role that Bhagavan Baba envisaged for it till 2025 and beyond.

The two exclusive interviews will share for the very first time, details of the concrete steps the SSSSO has taken to stay relevant, revitalized and resurgent for decades to come.

From succession planning to internal/external audits to setting checks and balances in place, Mr. Srinivasan and Mr. Pandya discuss it all.

Both these very important interview will air on MORNING GLORY/THURSDAY LIVE at 9:40 AM, IST on Feb. 3, 2016.

Request that you don't miss them and please do pass this information to others as well.

।।ॐ समस्ताः लोकाः सुखिनो भवन्तु।।
।। Aum Samastah Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu।।

May all the beings in all the worlds be happy !!

Invitation for the Padhuga Puja by Borivali Samithi in Dharmakshetra on Sunday 7th February.

Sri Sathya sai seva Samithi, Borivali, have arranged for Sai Padhuga Pooja in Dharmakshethra on 7th February, 2016 between 3.30 pm to 7pm.
We invite you along with your family and friends to come and participate in this Pooja.

Those who are. having Swami's Padhuga, can bring their Padhuga with them. Miniature Padhugas will be given in case if you do not have one.

Please confirm your participation so that necessary arrangements can be made for you.