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Bhagavan
Sri Sathya Sai Baba
-People
travel great distances to be close to Sai Baba. Its said that if he
looks you in the eyes your faith increases, you become a
believer as well as a lot more.
SATHYA
SAI BABA was born at Prasanthi Nilayam Puttaparthi
November 23 1926 06:19 am
Indian time. (?)
Lat. 15oN and Long. 78oE.
His horoscope
This small village- Puttaparthi- is fast emerging into
a prominent spiritual and educational centre.
Devotees from all over the world come to Baba for
spiritual refuge. All weather tarmac roads connect Prasanthi Nilayam
to the nearest railway station (Dharmavaram, 40 km) and airport, 180
km.) There is regular train service from all parts of India to
Dharmavaran. Devotees will find no difficulty in reaching
Dharmavaran from any direction; West (Bombay), South (Madras), East
(Calcutta) or North (Delhi) passengers deplaning at bangalore may
reach Prasanthi Nilayam in the buses operated daily from Bangalore
bus station or by taxis which are readily available.
Scheduled buses ply daily from many other points such as
Hyderabad, Anantapur, Sri Sailam and Madras. The ashram is located in
Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh. Details of bus, train and air
schedules can be obtain from the Public
Relations Office.
He, in His infinite Grace and Compassion, responds,
irrespective of caste, creed, religion or status. Baba's birth
was accompanied by strange phenomena, like, a cobra was found under
the child's bed and musical instruments in the house started playing
on their own.
Even as a child baba identified himself with all living
beings. he refused to eat meat and hated the killing of animals
and birds for food. he displayed infinite compassion and generous
in giving charity. He could not stand others suffering. By the age
of eight he organized groups of His age to sing the glory of the Lord
with Bahamans he had composed Himself.
With remarkable miraculous powers manifested in Him,
He was distributing sweets from an empty bag, after worship, as Prasad
and materializing articles, foretelling events etc.
Fearing that he was possessed by some evil spirit, His
family tried to exorcise the spirit by various means involving bodily
torture, all of which He suffered with serenity. During the course
of these events, He declared that he was Sai Baba reborn. The Puttaparthi
village in South India had not heard of Sai Baba of Shirdi, a village
1000 km to the northwest.
Baba from Shirdi
near Bombay .
(Here you also could find about the city Bangalore)
On
20th October 1940, Bhagavan Baba announced that He did not belong
to His family & the Maya. He had assumed had been discarded. He
was going to go to His devotees who were calling Him to launch His
Divine mission.
As his devotees started increasing a series of miracles
emanated from him for the pleasure and well-being of His devotees.
These included plucking a variety of fruits from a tamarind tree (
now, known as Kalpa Vriksha) near the Chitravathi river, curing devotees
of incurable diseases and materializing objects for devotees as symbols
of His Grace.
Miracles of this kind are continuing to this day not
only in India but also in many other parts of the world where people
searching for God are finding in Him the object and fulfilment of
their search.
Babas
emphasis in recent years have been
On
education, to ensure that future generations are brought up with necessary
training for carrying out His mission.
On health -physical, mental & Social - to
relieve humanity's suffering.
On rural development for improving conditions
of living for the weaker sections of Society
To
help devotees in their sadhana (Spiritual effort) which involves
developing Divine love and realizing their inherent divinity,
certain guidelines and a code of conduct have been laid down for
visitors. This helps to establish the discipline necessary to ensure
that they will use the nearness of Bhagavan Baba to further the
progress in their sadhana. Visitors are requested to co-operate with
the volunteers on duty in maintaining the discipline and atmosphere of
the site. Admission of Prasanthi Nilayam and Brindavan is resisted,
and those who do not fall in line with the discipline and code
of conduct may not admitted.
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The
name of Sri Sathya Sai Babas Ashram in Puttaparthi:
PRA SANTHI NILAYAM
Meaning a place of great peace
DAILY
PROGRAM AT PRASANTHI NILAYAM
The
Early Morning
4:00
am
Assembly outside Mandir Hall for Omkar & Pradakshina (Walking round the
Mandir)
4:40 am
First bell for entry into Mandir Hall
4:50
am
Second bell
5:00
am
Third bell - Omkar Suprabhatam followed
( Salutation to the Lord at dawn) by assembly in front of Ganesh Temple for Nagarsankirtan (Chanting of devotional songs while walking
around the campus, by separate groups of men and women)
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Morning
6:30 am
Darshan (Beholding
the Lord) and interviews
The word includes the seeing of
holy persons,places and objects, all of which
will bring great
blessing to the viewer. " The saints
purify you at sight," says the Mahabharata.
People travel great distances just for the blessing
of a sight of Sai Baba. If he looks into their eyes, the spiritual
benefits are multiplied, they believe.
8:00 am
Orientation lecture for overseas
devotees
9:00
am Bhajan (Devotional
singing)
Sacred song. The singing of songs
in praise of God during group worship. Usually
a leader sings a line or verse, which is then
sung in chorus by the group.
10:00
am
Lecture for overseas devotees and
activities for those who wish.
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Afternoon
Evening
16:00
Darshan and
interviews
The word includes the seeing of
holy persons, places and objects, all of which
will bring great blessing to the viewer. "The saints
purify you at sight," says the Mahabharata.
People travel great distances just for the blessing
of a sight of Sai Baba. If he looks into their
eyes, the spiritual benefits are multiplied, they believe.
17:30
Bhajan. (Devotional
singing) Sacred song. The singing of songs
in praise of God during group worship. Usually
a leader sings a line or verse, which is then
sung in chorus by the group.
21:00
Lights out. Gates locked.
(Times selects to change according
to season.)
Interviews
and Darshan
Sai Baba sometimes grants interviews
to individuals from those seated for Darshan. These are no rules or system
of appointments for these interviews. they are granted entirely according
to Babas Divine Will, irrespective of caste, creed, religion or status.
He is above all influences. Recommendation often go against the devotees.
During these meetings, and sometimes also while on his rounds giving Darshan,
Baba may materialize vibhuti (i.e. sacred ash) or any other object for
presenting to the person or for curing such person of any ailment or disability.
Baba sometimes listens and talks to individuals while giving them His
blessings and receives letters from them containing their requests and
prayers. He reads every one of these letters carefully and although He
may not send a written reply. He takes action in appropriate cases. In
interviews he advises them on personal affairs and blesses them.
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PRASANTHI
MANDIR (PRASANTHI NILAYAM) the Temple
This
is the central prayer hall and temple - the three domed building in the
centre of the Ashram Compound. The central pathway from main entrance
gate under the Gopuram (tower) leads to this building through an archway.
The Gopuram has the syllable "OM" in different languages and the Swastika
(Symbol of auspiciousness) vertically along the centre with scriptured
figures off celestial beings on either side. The entrance door has wooden
carvings of the Guardian Devas. The figures in sculpture on either side
of the archway depict the different incarnations of Lord Vishnu as
follows:
Matsya
(Fish): The Lord incarnated as fish- wish grew to immense proportions-
to retrieve the vedas- the sacred scriptures of india- from the forces
of evil who had hidden them under the ocean.
Kurma (Tortoise):
The Lord incarnated as a Tortoise ( symbolizing Divine Grace) to support
securely the Mandara mountain - Symbolising the mind in steady contemplation
of the Divine- used as a churning rod by the gods (forces of Good) and
the demons (forces of evil) for churning the ocean of Milk (symbolizing
the cultivation of Sathva Guna in the heart) with the serpent (Vasuki)
as churning rope (symbolizing the senses held under control) to obtain
the nectar of immortality.
Varaha (Boar):
The Lord took up this incarnation to lift up the Earth, which had been
held down under the oceans by the strong forces of inertia and evil represented
by the demon Hiranyaksha.
Narasimha (Man
Lion): This incarnation demonstrated that the Lord was omnipresent,
by defeating the forces of evil (represented by the demon king
Hiranyakashipu).
even as the demon king challenged his devotee son Prahlada to prove that
the Lord appearent from inside the pillar in the form of a Man Lion and
slew the demon king after taking him on His lap (This was to circumvent
the boon which the demon king had won earlier from the Gods that
he would not be slain by any man or animal, on the earth or in the
heavens,
by fire, water or sword).
Vamana (Brahmin
dwarf): The Lord incarnated as a Brahmin dwarf to test the spirit of
humility,
surrender and truthfulness of king Bali, from whom the only aims he asked
were three paces of land. When the Brahmin dwarf covered the entire earth
and the heavens by his two paces, the king readily offered his own head
for the third pace. Thereupon the Lord blessed the king for his devotion
and humility.
Parasurama (with
axe): The Parasurama incarnation (i.e. Rama with the axe (Parasu) was
in response to the appeal of Gods and the sages to relieve them of the
oppression by the Kshatriyas (warrior class). Parasurama with his great
powers defeated the Kshatriyas.
Rama (with
bow): The well known incarnation of the Lord for teaching humanity, the
path of duty and Dharma (righteousness) as depicted in the popular and
famous epic "Ramayana".
Krishna
(with
flute): The well known incarnation of the Lord for teaching humanity the
paths of love, devotion, duty and knowledge, as depicted picturesquely
in the famous and popular epics "Mahabharata" and "Bhagavatham".
Buddha:
This incarnation was for pointing out the evils of ritualism and other
social and moral evils harming society and for laying down the path for
reaching the goal of Nirvana or infinite.
Kalki:
The
incarnation for restoring order and happiness and inaugurating an era
of universal goodness, peace and prosperity in the world in the Kali age.
Facing
the Mandir, and after the archway, is a circular fence enclosing a slightly
raised platform with the blooming Lotus flower on a pillar in the centre
(The idol of Lord Ganesha faces the archway outside the fence). The outermost
circle represents the sands of desire, crossing which the spiritual aspirant
enters, progressively, the next circle (in red) representing anger and
hate, thereafter on to the green lawn of Prema (Love), and after gaining
the broad region of bliss (Ananda), his Kundalini Shakti is awakened,
the lotus of the heart blooms and the supreme flame is kindled, scattering
the darkness of Ajnana (ignorance). The six rings of the pillar in the
centre represent the chakras along which the kundalini Shakti rises towards
the goal.
Figures on the front facing the Mandir,
showing a snake in the beak of a peacock, symbolize the peaceful co-existence
of even natural enemies. Other figures include celestial being of
auspiciousness.
The wooden carvings on the front doors
of the Mandir portray the guardians jaya and Vijaya guarding the gates
of the abode of Lord Vishnu. The sculptured figures of Hanuman (the great
monkey devotee of Sri Rama), Subrahmanya (son of Lord Shiva), Lord
Ganesha and Garuda (the vehicle of Lord Vishnu), adorn the space above
the doors and windows.
Inside the Mandir, the alter of the
idol of Shirdi Sai Baba in the centre mounted on the coils of the serpent
king (Shesha), with the large size portraits of Shirdi Sai Baba and Bhagavan
Sri Sathya Sai Baba on either side (see photo). Figures
in relief of Lord Shiva and Lord Krishna adom the frames above these
portraits.
Idols of Lord Krishna and Lord Ganesha is in centre below the alter. On
the left side of the alter, on the floor, is a life size sculpture of
Shirdi Sai Baba and next to it a small shrine in which are placed idols
and a Shiva Linga (materialized by Bhagavan Baba), forming parts of the
objects of daily worship in the Mandir. Above the alter, along the
wall, are the sculptured figures of Sri Rama, His consort Sita and brother
Lakshmana. At the other end of the prayer hall is depicted in sculpture
the famous scene from the Mahabharata in which Lord Krishna, as the
charioteer,
discourses on the eternal Philosophy (set out in the Bhagavad Gita) to
Arjuna seated inside the chariot. Above this sculpture, along the wall,
are mounted the figures of Lord Shiva and His Consort Parvathi on the
sacred bull (Nandi), with their sons Ganesha and Subrahmanya on either
side.
Along the other walls of the prayer
hall, above the door level, are mounted sculptures of the different incarnations
of Lord Vishnu refereed to above. The door opening onto the balcony on
the first floor of the Mandir depicts the symbols of Sanathana Dharma
(OM), Buddhism (Wheel), Vishnu (Conch) and Christianity (Cross). Facing
the entrance gate on the East side is the temple of Lord Ganesha who is
Traditionally worshipped first on all auspicious occasions to remove all
obstacles.
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OUTSIDE THE ASHRAM
Gopalaswamy
Temple
Dedicated
to Lord Krishna as the Cowherd Boy. It enshrines the stone with
which a cowherd was supposed to have hit a cobra for having sucked
the milk from his cow and thereby drawn upon the village the curse
of the serpent. The temple is said to have been built to ward off
the effects of the curse.
This
temple is unique in that it is dedicated to Satthyabhama ( consort
of Lord Krishna ) to whom this type of homage is seldom offered in
any part of India. This temple was erected by Bhagavan´s grandfather
after he dreamt of Satthyabhama asking for shelter.
Dedicated
to the memory of Swamis Father -Peda Venkappa Raju. Weddings and other
functions are held here. Swami resided previously in the building
on this site.
The
marks the birth site of Bhagavan Baba. The Temple was opened
by Baba in 1979.
The
village mosque and the hall opposite were constructed and opened
by Swami on 1978.
Sathya
Sai Nagar
A colony of 58 houses where
the Hirijans of the Village, who were displaced as a result of the
unprecedented flood in the Chitravathi River in 1975, have been provided
comfortable shelter by Bhagavan Baba.
Vata
Vruksha
This
is as Banyan Tree planted by Bhagavan Baba. A thick metal plate
containing mystic markings was materialized and placed under its
roots by Him in 1950 to help Sadhakas meditating under it. This
tree is atop the hill behind the Mandir and on the left of the road
leading to the Administrative Building of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute
of Higher Learning.
Institute
for Higher Learning (Deemed University)
This
Deemed University, established in 1981 and recognized by the Government
of India, Ministry of education, offers courses of study leading
to the degrees of B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com. / B..Ed. and M.A. / M..Sc.
/M.Com./M.B.A., at its campuses at Prasanthi Nilayam, Brindavan
(Bangalore) and Anatapur.
The
Institute has devised modern and up to date courses of study for
its students. To complete the education of the student, moral and
spiritual instruction is imported through integral items of living
like the self reliance programme in the kitchens and dining halls,
attendance at prayers and bhajans and meditation, compulsory sports,
games or yogasanas, and social work like the running of the
dispensary,
co-operative stores and help given in the home for the aged. the
imposing building on top of the hill behind the Prasanthi Mandir,
forming a prominent land mark visible from afar, houses the
administrative offices and meeting halls of the University.
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The
Museum The Eternal Heritage Sanathana Samskriti.
The
Museum established in 1991. A Museum
depicting man's eternal quest for realizing the inherent Divinity.
In the Museum you could find: About AUM. That all religions are based
on the five cardinal principles of SATHYA (Truth), DHARMA (Right
conduct),
SHANTI (Peace), PREMA (Love) and AHIMSA (Non violence). He explain
the meaning of Creation- Creator, Roots of Wisdom, religions, Hinduism,
Trimurthi, Vedas, Puranas, New and Old Testament, Sikhism, Guru Nanek,
Jesus , Buddha, Lord Mahivira, Jainism, One God- one religion, Divine
declaration of incarnation at Uravakonda, Divine Guidance etc.
The
Planetarium -Space Theatre
The
Planetarium is situated next to the Library building of the Prasanthi
Nilayam Campus of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning. Programmes
on different aspects of space science are held at the Planetarium
from time to time. A notice in this respect is posted at the Public
Relations Office one or two days in advance. Admission passes for
these programmes may be obtained from the Public Relations Office
at the time.
The
Elephant Sai Gita
Beside
the Planetarium is the stall with Sai Baba's elephant but may
be difficult to enter through the gates. There are a lot of
strange stories about the elephant. In old times Indian had en
elephant to protect their souls. E.g.. Theosophy grand teacher
H.P. Blavatsky got a white elephant when she arrived in India
18884. This custom dates back to India's golden time "When
mahatmas (great souls) could walk freely on the streets"--Gita.
The
Library
is
situated to The Planetarium and Institute of Higher Learning. One
reading room (as a building ), a Kasturi Reading Room and Library
is situated on a hill behind the Ganesha temple its at the right on
the way to the Museum and very close to Banyan Tree for meditation.
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More
places of interest
Kalpa
Vruksha:
A
holy place is marked by a red flag. Here Sai Baba performed miracles.
At the top of the hill is the tamarind tree from which years ago
Bhagavan used to pluck any fruit of the devotee's choice. Beside there
is a cave, used by Swami a lot while young. Outside, there is a picture
of Sai Baba in the next reincarnation, materialized by him.
It is located on the right side
of the hill at the top on the way to the Chitravathi
River. This river runs almost parallel
to the Prasanthi Nilayam compound. The road opposite the East gate (about
750 m.) leads to the river.
If you continue to the top of the
hill you'll reach the water tank that supplies the ashram with water.
Here there is a beautiful of the whole valley with the river winding
through on the right and the institute of Higher Learning and
the Stadium and the other top with the Museum on the left at the
horizon.
all this, the beautiful valley, the colourful pink and blue buildings
designed in such a way so as to give the impression of "old India" described
in scriptures. At the Stadium you could see buildings, are located by
the main road, with very advanced teachings. The students that come
from all parts of India, are chosen by Sai Baba. The Stadium used
as sports arena and for large events, including Xmas day.
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Sri
Sathya Sai Vidya Giri and The Stadium
This
is a complex of buildings located along the main road, between the Gokulam
Daily (cattle shed) and the Ashram compound, and comprises the
Prasanthi Nilayam Campus of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher
learning,
Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School and Primary School, Smt, Eswaramma
High School, Sri Sathya Sai Hostel and the Shanti Vedika of the Sri
Sathya Sai Hill View Stadium behind the Higher Secondary School, with
towering statues of Lord Krishna, Lord Shiva, Jesus and Zoroaster
along the hill overlooking the Stadium.
Poorna
Chandra Auditorium.
This
auditorium, built in 1973 and measuring 60 meters in the length and
40 meter's in breadth, has a capacity to seat 15-20 000 people on the
floor. Its roof has no supporting columns in the middle. It has on its
side pillars the following sculptured figures starting from the left
(West) end of the stage:
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1. Guardian
(Jaya)
2. Lord Ganesha
3. Lord Vishnu
4. Lord Shiva
5. Lord Krishna
6. Lord Shiva (another form)
7. Lord Vishnu (on the serpent Shesha)
8. Lord Shiva (another form)
9. Goddess Durga (on lion)
10. Lord Buddha
11. Prophet Zoroaster
12. Saint Ramakrishna Parahamsa
13. Matsya Avatar
14. Varaha Avatar
15. Vamanba Avatar
16. Lord Rama
17. Lord Krishna (another form)
18. Kalki Avatar
19. Balaram Avatar
20. Parasurama Avatar
21. Narasimha Avatar
22. Kuma Avatar
23. Guru Nanek
24. Adi Shankaracharya
25. Jesus Christ
26. Lord Shiva (another form)
27. Dakshinamurthi
28. Lord Brahma
29. Lord Shiva (another form)
30. Lord Krishna (on the serpent Kaliya)
31. Lord Shiva (another form)
32. Lord Krishna (another form)
33. Lord Subrahmanya
34 Guardian Vijaya
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On
the walls on either side of the stage the following figures in relief
are portrayed (from the East end of the stage): Guardian Jaya the Holy
Quran (symbol of Islam), Jesus Christ, the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu,
Prophet Zoroaster, Lord Buddha and Guardian Vijaya.
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Sarva
Dharma Aikya Sthambha
This
is a 50 feet column near the Poorna Chandra Auditoriums
symbolizes the unity of all religions. It was built on the occasion
of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the advent of the Avatar
and the World Conference of Sri Sathya sai organizations held in November
1975. On the sides of the base of the column are depicted the symbols
of the principal religions of the world: See other religions.
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At
the Ashram
Principal guidelines and code
of conduct
at the Ashram & Brindavan
(According to the believers)
Please...
observe silence and keep children under
control.
... do not get friendly with strangers or encourage them
to develop business relations with you.
Ladies and gentlemen are not expected to mix unless they
are closely related.
... do not pay attention to those who claim to have close association
with Bhagavan or have "inner" message or special blessings from Bhagavan.
You are particularity cautioned against any person claiming to have
kinship with swami and thereby inveigling you into actions not expected
of devotees.
... do not listen to rumours or advice of any kind from
third parties. Check with the Public Relations Office for authentic
information (Near the gate to the village).
...
concentrate
on activities inside the Ashram and devote Your time to spiritual
sadhana.
Avoid moving about outside the Ashram. All necessary
facilities are available inside the Ashram compound such as canteen,
bakery, consumer goods, stoves.
... dress in a clean, modest and sober manner.
Ladies using Western dress may kindly have a wide scarf
in front across the shoulders and wear long skirts or trousers.
Cash and other valuables may be deposited in a locker
in the Public Relations office for safe custody.
... make use of the Canteen where food prepared hygienically
by devotees and blessed by Bhagavan Baba is served.
Smoking, consumption of drugs of any kind (non medicinal),
taking alcoholic drinks and non vegetarian food are prohibited within
the Ashram.
... note that donations by foreigners for any purpose
in cash or in kind, either to individuals or to organizations (except
to specific authorized bodies, of which the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust
is the only one in Prasanthi Nilayam) and foreign money transactions
(other than through banks) are forbidden by law.
... do not make or encourage collections of any kind for
any individual organization or cause.
... do not encourage pedlars, hawkers, beggars and unauthorized
servants and stray dogs. Authorized rates for work performed are given
on the back of the identification badge of each authorized servant.
... ensure that your passports and visas remain valid
during the period of your stay in the Ashram.
See
Indian Tourist info :visa etc.
How to go to India , Bangalore
& Puttaparthi.
When you vacate your room. please report the date of vacating
to the Public Relations Office (in the case of foreigners), ensure that
all water taps and electric switches are closed, and that the room is
in a clean condition. After locking the room, if there is no other occupant
in the room, return the key to the Accommodation Office.
... do not bring offerings of any kind for Bhagavan.
... do not bring cameras, tape recorders or transistors
to the Darshan area or the Bhajan Hall.
... do not move about after "lights out" time 9 p.m.
... do not follow Bhagavan´s car when he is travelling
unless you have been specifically invited to do so.
... leave your footwear outside when entering the Darshan
area, the Prayer hall and other places wherever indicated.
... do not ring the bell in the prayer hall and other places.
... ensure that food, water, energy and time are not wasted.
... co-operate in maintaining generally the tidiness,
discipline and sanctity of the Ashram.
Facilities
at the Ashram
It consist of mainly unfinished
rooms with attached toilet and bath which can be made available to the
allotees. Separate dormitories (each with common toilets and baths)
for ladies, gents and families; running water and electricity; a canteen
for meals and snacks, stores for consumer goods and Baba's Photographs,
an ice cream and cold drinks parlour; a book stall of the Sri Sathya
Sai Baba Books and Publications Trust; a hospital with male and lady
doctors, besides, the offices of Accommodation, Public Relations, Lost
Property, Sale Custody (on special occasions), the monthly Journal Sanathana
Sarathi (English and Telugu - Babas
language)
and the Central Office of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organizations,
Branches of several Banks, a Post and Telegraph Office with a public
telephone and Police Station are situated just outside of Prasanthi
Nilayam compound. Postal stationery articles are also on sale near the
book stall. A first aid box is available at the Public Relation Office.
A telephone is available behind the postal stationery counter for making
local and long distance calls. A booking office of the South Central
Railway is located in the compound.
Publications of the Sri Sathya sai
Books and Publications Trust, some consumer goods and photographs of
Baba are on sale following Darshan at the Book stall and co-operative
store near the information centre which is at the main gate.
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SAI
BABAS ADDRESS:
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SRI
SATHYA SAI BABA ASHRAM
P. O. PRASANTHI NILAYAM
DISTRICT ANANTAPUR, D.T.
ANDHRA PRADESH
SOUTH INDIA
INDIA
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State Bank of India
Prasanthi Nilayam to the Convenor
Sri Sathya Sai Books and Publications Trust
Prasanthi Nilayam
P.O. Anantapur District (Andhra Pradesh)
PIN 515 134 INDIA
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Address
to Brindavan/ Whitefield in Bangalore:
Public Relations Office
Prasanthi Nilayam
KADUGODI
P.O. BANGALORE
Dt. (KARNATAKA STATE)
Pin Code No. 560 067
(or No. 84233 at Brindavan)
(South)
India
or:
Kadugodi
P.O. Bangalore
Dt. (Kamataka State)
Pin Code No. 560 067
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Brindavan
Sai
Baba's residence at Whitefield, named after
the place where Krishna lived as a youth.
Bhagavan
Baba stays at Brindavan in Whitefield about 25 km from Bangalore City
whenever he's at Bangalore. (Lat. 13o N 78oE 800m.
above the sea level.)
Brindavan is on the route of a number of Bangalore
city and outstation buses. The WHITEFIELD
railway station on the Madras-Bangalore line is about 500m from Brindavan,
but only a few passenger trains halt at the station. the bus and train
journeys from Bangalore to Brindavan take about 75 minutes. The airport
is about 10 km away. Details of the bus, train and air schedules can
be had from the information Centre. The Brindavan Campus of the Sri
Sathya sai Institute of Higher learning is situated along the main
road.
No accommodation is available at Brindavan. Most devotees
commute daily from Bangalore City, where good lodging and boarding
facilities are available. for the convenience of outstation devotees,
a canteen run by the Sri Sathya Sai Trust, Karnataka State, and located
opposite the Sri Sathya sai College, offers snacks. Admission to the
canteen is, however, restricted to devotees, at the discretion of
the management.
A first aid box is available with
the seva dal volunteers on duty. The Sri Sathya sai Hospital is about
two km. from Brindavan on the main road to Whitefield.
The Kadugodi Post and Telegraph
Office, branches of the State Bank of India and the Central Bank of
India are located about 500m from Brindavan. A police outpost is at
the corner of the Brindavan compound.
When Bhagavan Baba is in Brindavan:
On Saturdays and Thursdays 5.30 to 6.15 a.m. Nagarsankirtan. About
9.00 a.m. - Darshan.
The full postal address is
:
Kadugodi P.O. Bangalore
Dt. (Kamataka State) Pin Code
No. 560 067
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SRI-RANGAPATMAN
TEMPLE AREA OUTSIDE BANGALORE
Sathya
Sai Babas next reincarnation
From
Bangalore you could take a bus to Mysore City. Before you reach Mysore
you jump of the bus (ask the Bus driver about the temple area - Sri-Rangapatman).
Here is a house were Sai Baba should be reborn the year
2030 with the name Prema Sai. He will live the earth the year 2022.
In this little house you can see a portrait of Prema Sai. [
60 x 100 cm] covered with holy ashes - vibhuti.
There are two small pearls who "weeping " with the holy AMRITA.
It's nectar of the gods, an ambrosial
liquid sometimes materialized by Sai Baba at the Ashram.
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BABA'S
MISSION
is
Universal and simple in nature, namely, helping the individual
in becoming aware of the Divinity that is inherent in him and conduct
himself accordingly to achieve the ultimate goal union with Divine.
Ensuring that all human relations are governed by principles
of
Sathya (Truth)
Dharma (Righteous conduct)
Prema (Love)
Santhi (Peace)
Ahimsa (Non-violence)
Making
devotees of all religions more sincere and dedicated in the practice
of their respective religions by understanding properly the true spirit
of Religion.
There
are four Principles in achieving these objectives:
i. There
is only ONE religion, the religion of Love.
ii. There is only ONE
caste, the caste of humanity.
iii. There is only ONE
language, the language of the heart.
iv. There is only ONE
GOD and HE is omnipresent.
By
... constantly remembering God and looking upon all creation
as only
a manifestation of Divinity in different forms and shapes.
... understanding the essential unity of all religious
and securing proper understanding of all religions as being
based on Love.
... looking upon all work as service dedicated to the Divine.
... bringing to bear upon all life's problems, attitudes
with Divine Love
such as understanding, compassion, tolerance, helpfulness.
... basing all actions on Love of Divinity, fear of
sin and stead fast observance of morality in Society
... engaging in spiritual, educational & service
activities both art the individual & community level, in an organized
systematic manner,
without expecting any material reward or appreciation,
but solely as
a means to winning God's Love and Grace.
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Avatar
It
said that Sathya Sai Baba is an AVATAR.
(?) Avatar is the Divine incarnation the descent of a God or some
exalted Being, who has progressed beyond the necessity of Rebirths,
into the body of a simple mortal. Krishna was an Avatar of Vishnu.
Dalai Lama is regarded as an Avatar of Avalokitswara and Teschu Lama
as an Avatar of Tson-kha-pa or Amitabha. There are two kinds
of Avatars, those born from woman and parent less the Anupapadaka.
Even could Dhyani Buddhas.
-"Verily
we have as yet some Avatars left to us on Earth"
In
a Letter from a Theosophical Mahatma. He wrote it to A.P. Sinnett
in 1881
-"When goodness grows weak, when evil increases,
I make myself a body. In every age I come back to deliver the holy,
to destroy the sin of the sinner, to establish righteousness".
Says
Krishna in Bhagavad Gita
-"Difficult indeed is it for the ignorant to
understand the Avatar's glory and power. Only those, who with love
and devotion, worship and meditate at the blessed feet of a Divine
Incarnation can realize the Truth."
You could met Sathya Sai Baba:
in Dreams
at Darshan
at Bhajans
in your life
According to the believers
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Overseas
devotees
Overseas
visitors who are also subject to to the Guidelines and Code of Conduct
are advised to bring their passport and visa papers with them and
contact the Public Relations Office immediately on arrival for registration
of their passports as required by law. After obtaining the registration
slip from the Public Relation Office, they may proceed to the
Accommodation Office.
They should make sure that they comply strictly with
government regulations regarding visa, residence permits etc. and
that all their travel documents are in order. This is exclusively
their personal responsibility. Those not in possession of valid
travel and residence document will not be permitted to stay in PRASANTHINILAYAM
/ BRINDAVAN.
Overseas visitors arriving in
PRASANTHI NILAYAM for the first time or after some interval may please
note that they should attend the Orientation lecture, held in the
Lecture Hall every day for their benefit, the day of or immediately
following their arrival.
Overseas devotees passing through
Bombay to and from Prasanthi Nilayam can avail themselves of the free
accommodation facilities at the Dharmakshetra Complex for a period
not exceeding 24 hours, provided they inform the manager, Dharmakshetra
Complex Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri (East) Bombay -400 093 at least
a week in advance of their arrival (except in case of emergencies)
and they carry with them a letter of introduction from any country
concerned at which they are participating in any of its activities.
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Climate
URL about INDIA
Prasanthi Nilayam:
The climate is hot throughout
the year. Light rainfall may be expected during the months of June,
July and August and again from October to December. As it can be quite
cool in the early hours of the morning during meditation and Nagar-sankirtan
in December - February, light woollen clothing will be useful. Mosquito
netting or other precautions against mosquitoes will be desirable.
Brindavan:
The climate is temperate. occasional
rains may be expected from April to August and again from October
to December. Rains are Followed by a sudden drop in temperature. Warm
clothing may be necessary at any time.
More
about Sai Baba
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SAI
RAM SAI RAM SAI RAM
SRI
SATHYA SAI BOOKS AND
PUBLICATIONS TRUST, PRASANTHI
NILAYAM.
They publishes and makes available books to public in
the Book store at Prasanthi Nilayam in the following language: In India:
Assamese, Bangali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Marathi,
Nepali, Oriya, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
And in following foreign languages: Chinese, Danish, Dutch, Finnish,
French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese,
Malay, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Singhalese, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish,
Thai, Turkish and Braille.
They publish from Pranthi Nilayam in English and Telugu
the monthly magazine SANATHANA SARATHI. Devoted to the Moral
and Spiritual Uplift of Humanity through Sathya , Dharma, Santhi and
Prema (Truth, Righteous Conduct, Peace, Equanimity and Selfless Love).The
annual subscrption should be sent by Money order or Demand Draft on
the:
State Bank of India Prasanthi Nilayam
to the Convenor, Sri Sathya Sai Books and Publications Trust, Prasanthi
Nilayam P.O. Anantapur District (Andhra Pradesh) PIN 515 134 INDIA
Supply
of the journal will commence two months after receipt of the remittance.Subscriptions
may please be sent on a one-year basis at the rates indicated above
through international Money order payable in Indian currency in any
Bank in India.
Books in English: Bhagavatha
Vahini, Dharma Vahini, Dhyana Vahini, Geetha Vahini, Jnana Vahini,
Prasanthi Vahini, Prasnothara
Vahini, Prema Vahini, Ramakatha Rasa Vahini Part I, Ramakatha Rasa Vahini
part II, Sandeha Nivarini, Sathya Sai Vahini, Upanished Vahini, Vidya
Vahini, Sathya Sai Speaks series: Sathya Sai Speaks volume: I- XI...,
Summer Showers series: Summer Showers in Brindavan 1972, -73,
-74, -76, -77, -78, -79..., Sathyam Sivam Sundaram series: Sathyam
Sivam Sundaram Part I-IV..., Cildren series, Other books are also availeble
in English authors like: Murphet, Sandweiss, Penn, Hishlop and
many more.
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FESTIVALS
Some
festivals usually observed at Prasanthi Nilayam are noted below. On
these accessions, Swami may bless devotees with His Divine Message.
As large crowds of devotees converge on Prasanthi Nilayam at festival
times, it is not advisable for sick and disabled persons to visit
at these times. Bhagavan Baba usually suspends interviews on such
occasions.
Makara
Sankranthi
About the 15th January
This festival is dedicated to the Sun God as, at this
time, the Sun crosses the Tropic of capricorn and enters the Makara
Rashi (constellation) on its northward journey for the next six months,
energizing and invigorating all life. this six month period is considered
specially suitable for sadhana.
Sivarathri
About the 12th February
This festival falls on the 14th
night of the dark half of the moon, which symbolizes the mind, is
visible. As the object of all spiritual efforts is the complete dissolution
of the mind (as a prerequisite to self realization), the all night
vigil with bhajans, japa, dhyana, etc. on Sivarathri night represents
that extra effort of the spiritual aspirant which can result in the
complete conquest of the mind, symbolized by the disappearance of
even the little bit of the moon on the following New Moon right.
Sree
Ramnavami
The 24th March
This festival marks the birthday
of Lord Rama, the great Divine incarnation of the Treta Yuga, whose
glory and achievements have been so picturesquely described in the
famous epic Ramayana by sage Valmiki and poets Tulsidas and Kamba.
Janmashtami
The 1st September
This festival marks the birthday
of Lord Krishna, the complete incarnation of the Divine of earth,
whose glory and exploits are described so picturesquely in the famous
epics, the Mahabharata and the Bhagavatham.
Navarathri
or Dasara
About the 8-18th October
This nine day festival is dedicated
to the goddess of Energy (Shakti) worshipped in her three principal
forms as Mahalaksmi and Mahasaraswathi. The number 9 symbolizes the
universal aspect of Divinity (as all numbers have to include one or
more of the numerals 0 to 9, and there are no numbers beyond 9). The
festival symbolizes in three stages the struggle of the soul towards
liberation--the first, where Mahakali is invoked (for the first, three
days) to overcome the evil forces such as desire, anger, greed (Mala),
through action (Karma); the second, where Mahalakshmi is invoked (for
the next three days) to overcome the agitation of the mind (Vikshepa),
which can be done only by calling upon Divine help through constant
remembrance and contemplation (Upasana); and the third stage (the
last three days), where Mahasaraswathi is invoked to overcome
ignorance or illusion (Avarana) through cultivation of knowledge and
wisdom. The final victory is on the 10th day (Vijaya Dashami) symbolizing
the complete victory over the forces of nature and attainment of
the goal. During this festival a Yajna (sacrificial ceremony, "Veda
Purusha Sapthaha Yajna") accompanied by Vedic shantings is held daily
from the fourth day. The sacrificial ceremony symbolizes the sacrifice
of all the animal instincts in man for man's spiritual uplift, before
the Supreme Divine, the Lord of the Vedas (Veda Purusha). The Vedic
chantings extol the Lord and invoke His Blessings and Grace for the
general well-being of all mankind. speeches on spiritual subjects
are delivered by learned speakers, followed usually by the Divine
Message of Bhagavan Baba. Well known artistes also sometimes give
performances as acts of service at the Lotus feet of the lord.
Vaikunth
Ekadashi
About the 18/28th December
This festival marks the famous event narrated in the
Bha-gavatham when Lord Vishnu incarnated as the Tortoise for facilitating
the churning of the ocean of milk by the Gods and the demons to obtain
the nectar of immortality. On this day, the gates of Vainunth (Heaven)
are said to be open for the souls of spiritual aspirants to enter.
Yugadi
The 17th March
This festival marks the New Year's
Day according to the Indian lunar calendar.
Guru
Purnima
The 26th July
This festival, dedicated to the
Guru, is celebrated in grateful remembrance of the great sage Vyasa
as the foremost Guru (spiritual leader) for his invaluable contribution
to the spiritual literature of India, such as the Mahabharata, the
Bhagavatham and other Puranas.
Onam
The 20th September
This festival, specially important
in Kerala, marks the day on which Bali, emperor of this region, famed
for his deep devot-ion to the Lord and great solicitude for the happiness
and well-being of his subjects, was blessed and granted liber-ation
by the Supreme divine through a personal visit in the form of a Brahmin
Dwarf (the incarnation of the lord as Vishnu).
Deepavali
About the 8th November
This festival of lights celebrates
the destruction of the demon Narakasura (symbolizing evil traits obstructing
spiritual progress) at the hands of Lord Krishna (the Divine).
the myriads of lights symbolize the energizing from one source (Divine
Atma) all the other souls (Jivas) with the supreme Atmic energy. The
crackers usually burst on this occasion symbolize the forcible
driving out of the evil demoniac qualities in man with the help
of the Divine.
Baba's
Birthday 23rd November
Christmas
25th December
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