The Prasanthi Reporter

08/10/2025

Valedictory session of the International Conference titled -" Bharatiya thoughts for Modern Times"

02/10/2025

Grand Culmination of Dasara Week with Devotional Musical Offering at Prasanthi Nilayam

The week-long Dasara celebrations at Prasanthi Nilayam came to a grand culmination this evening with a scintillating devotional musical presentation by Ms. Sphoorthi Rao and her ensemble of musicians at the Sanctum Sanctorum.

The versatile vocalist held the assembly spellbound for over an hour, rendering a soulful array of compositions drenched in devotion to the Divine Mother. Opening with the majestic invocation “Mātanga Vadanā Mahānubhāva”, she moved seamlessly into “Saraswathi Namostutey”, followed by the Tamil devotional “Neeye Thunai Amba Devi”.

The recital further included timeless offerings such as “Manikya Veena Mupalalayanth”, “Jagadeeshwari”, the ever-popular “Bhagyada Lakshmi Baramma”, and “Hari Mana”, each resonating with fervent devotion and elevating the ambience with divine vibrations.

The concert marked the perfect finale to the grand spiritual celebrations of Devi Navaratri, filling hearts with gratitude and devotion in the hallowed presence of the Divine.

Bhajans followed by Mangala Arathi marked the end of the evening proceedings.

II Samastha Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu II

02/10/2025

Poornahuthi for the sacred Dasara Jnana Saptaha Yajna

Prasanthi Nilayam witnessed the grand conclusion of Devi Navaratri this morning with the Maha Poornahuthi of the Veda Purusha Saptaha Jnana Yajna at the Poornachandra Auditorium, in the Divine OmniPresence of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai.

The Veda Purusha Saptaha Jnana Yajna, initiated in 1962 at Bhagawan’s behest and dedicated to Universal Peace and Harmony, commenced on September 26 and continued for a week with profound spiritual fervour. The sacred Yajna culminated today, coinciding with Vijaya Dasami, the festival signifying the victory of good over evil.

The morning proceedings began at 7:00 a.m. with Vedic incantations, followed by bhajans and Bhagawan’s Divine discourse. The final phase commenced with a solemn procession carrying the Poornahuthi Samagri from the Mandir to the Poornachandra Auditorium. At 9:52 a.m., the Maha Poornahuthi was offered into the sacred fire, sanctifying the atmosphere with the power of holy mantras.

The session radiated the eternal message of Unity, Purity, and Divinity, blessing humanity with the resolve to move together in love and devotion towards the ultimate goal of Divinity. Prokshanam (sprinkling of sanctified water) was performed, followed by Mangala Arathi at 10:50 a.m., marking the grand culmination of the auspicious proceedings.

II Samastha Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu II

01/10/2025

Prasanthi Vidwan Maha Sabha Day 6...

30/09/2025

Talk by Dr Mylavarapu Srinivas Rao | Prasanthi Vidwan Mahasabha Day 5 | Sep 30, 2025

This Day 5 evening of the Prasanthi Vidwan Mahasabha, devotees in Sai Kulwant Hall were blessed with an enlightening address by Brahmasri Dr Mylavarapu Srinivas Rao, an erudite scholar renowned for his mastery of Sanskrit and Telugu literature.

Speaking in mellifluous Telugu, he beautifully described the nine forms of the Divine Mother, explaining how each sacred alankaram is worshipped uniquely across the land of Bharat. From the grandeur of Durga Puja in the East to the simple yet profound village traditions of South India, he highlighted how every form of Devi reflects the boundless compassion and protective grace of the Universal Mother.

Drawing parallels with Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba as Sai Mata, he reminded the gathering that just as the Mother takes countless forms to nurture and uplift, Bhagawan too embodies that same infinite love and care.

In a heartfelt appeal, Dr Srinivas Rao urged devotees to translate their devotion into action — to “Love All, Serve All” — making service the truest alankaram of our lives.

Bhagawan’s Divine discourse next was followed by Bhajans, and the session ended with Mangala Arathi to Bhagawan!

II Samastha Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu II

30/09/2025

Ayudha Puja held in Prasanthi Nilayam...

29/09/2025

28/09/2025

Prasanthi Vidwan Mahasabha–Day 3

Day 3 of the Prasanthi Vidwan Mahasabha this evening featured a scholarly talk by Prof. PL Rani, Dean of the Faculty of Languages & Literature, and Humanities & Social Sciences at SSSIHL, followed by a musical offering by the Anantapur Campus of SSSIHL.

Deliberating on the practicality of living in His Omnipresence, Prof PL Rani asserted with her own personal experience, followed by a series of experiences from other lives that Bhagawan is Ever Omnipresent, Omnipotent, Omniscent, responding to every single heartbeat in His Creation.

A musical ensued, Satanamarchanam, a fine compilation of devotional numbers.

Bhagawan’s Divine discourse next, from the original discourse delivered on October 20, 1996, followed next. Ask not O’ Mind; without asking He grants, reminded Bhagawan citing Sabari and Jatayu, discoursing on the excessive materialism rampant in man. God is within, not outside, said Bhagawan, affirming all the priceless valuables of Sathya, Dharma, Shanti, Prema and Ahimsa are within, with the owner, God HimSelf! Everything is reaction, reflection, resound. God’s creation is sacred, and it is man’s vision that goes tainted, making things bad, reminded Bhagawan. Man should develop the feeling that God, the Controller, is present in the heart. Developing spirit of love within will make the world full of love. Turn inward, change your outlook and reach your Goal, exhorted Bhagawan.

Bhajans next ended with Mangala Arathi to Bhagawan.

II Samastha Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu II

27/09/2025

Prasanthi Vidwan Mahasabha

Day 2 of the Prasanthi Vidwan Mahasabha this evening featured a scholarly talk by Prof Sagi Kamalakar Sharma, HOD, Telugu, Osmania University, who spoke on the topic, Shakthi Tathwa. Bhagawan's Divine discourse, originally delivered on October 20, 1996, followed. Peace is the very form of God, Bliss is God, echoed Bhagawan, urging man to look within to find God. Bhagawan's Divine discourse turned out to be a blissful session of wisdom galore.

Bhajans followed next, concluding the session with Mangala Arathi.

II Samastha Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu II

26/09/2025

Prasanthi Vidwan MahaSabha Day 1

26/09/2025

Veda Purusha Saptaha Jnana Yajna commences in Prasanthi Nilayam

The week-long sacrificial ritual coinciding with the Navaratri Festival, the Veda Purusha Saptaha Jnana Yajna, commenced this morning in Prasanthi Nilayam, marked with great spiritual fervour.

According to legend, Dasara signifies the triumph of the Devas over the Asuras — the victory of Righteousness over the forces of evil. At Prasanthi Nilayam, the celebration of Dasara carries its own distinct grandeur, reviving nostalgic memories of the glorious festivities in the immediate Divine Presence.

This morning’s proceedings in the Poornachandra Auditorium began with a ceremonial procession, carrying the sacred Kalasha to the venue amidst resounding Vedic chants. The rituals commenced with the traditional generation of sacred fire by friction, produced by churning two wooden pieces. The sanctified fire was first offered at Bhagawan’s Lotus Feet before being deposited in the Yajna K***a, formally marking the commencement of the Yajna.

Earlier in the morning, Kalasha Puja, Kumkumarchana, and other associated rituals were conducted in the Bhajan Hall, followed by the Yajna Sankalpa (declaration of intent), prior to taking the Kalasha out in procession.

A packed Poornachandra Auditorium reverentially witnessed the sacred proceedings, charged with devotion and spiritual solemnity.

II Samastha Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu II

25/09/2025

SAI MAA SANGEET ARGHYAM
Musical Offering by Dept of Performing Arts, SSSIHL

Commencing the week-long Dasara Celebrations, Dept. of Performing Arts, SSSIHL, Prasanthi Nilayam, this evening offered a Musical Bouquet of devotionals titled SAI MAA SANGEET ARGHYAM at the Divine Lotus Feet of Beloved Bhagawan. This marks the week-long Prasanthi Vidwan Mahasabha, commencing tomorrow, the first day of the Dasara Jnana Saptaha Yajnam.

Bhajans continued, and the session came to a conclusion with Mangala Arathi to Bhagawan.

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