Om Sairam dear Sai Family,

The festival of harvest, joy and happiness was celebrated with immense devotion and bliss at the Highest Abode of Peace, Prasanthi Nilayam. The ashram was beautifully decorated with Mango leaves, banana leaves and flowers. There was joy and smiles on every body's face. Children and women in particular with their new Sankranthi dress throng to Kulwant hall to have a glimpse of our beloved Lord, and with a hope of hearing Him as well. The Sports and games by Swami's students on 12th was just magnificent and truly the STUDENTS are a bench mark to the whole world, be it in discipline, devotion and also in sports.

He remembered the time and effort put in by the institute students for the sports event. He was of the opinion that every one should perform with perfection regardless of the result. He thanked Swami for His personal guidance and also surprise visits to the hill view stadium while rehearsals were going on.

The next speaker was my all time favourite, Mr.Venkatraman, an eminent scientist, a humble human being and a long time devotee of Swami. He started his talk saying I know all of you are waiting for Swami and the least for me.. But let me finish my duty assigned to me by Swami and also want to take this opportunity to congratulate all the students who put up a tremendous performance in the recently concluded sports meet. He was of the opinion that Prahalad's story had all the teachings of Swami. he raised concerns over the money spent on unnecessary cloning and other unethical scientific process.

Later, Mr. Gokak read out the names of various captains who came on the dais and accepted trophies from Swami. as we all were waiting for the next programme and definitely a much awaited one. Swami signals the discourse table to be brought and after every one were settled, the sweet voice of our Lord was heard, in His melodiously eloquent poem talking of the occasion of Sankranti.

Swami's discourse was full of knowledge, the Atma Jnana and also very interesting. Many topics were covered in His hour long discourse starting from the significance of Sankranti, sports, karma. He was expressed His concern over pollution. A little info on forth coming Ati Rudra Yajna at Madras, and also a PAT ON THE SHOULDER to devotees who were bit disturbed by recent false propaganda on Swami in various media in and out of India.. Transcripts from the discourse.. (totally based on memory, Swami might or might not have said some words, all the mistakes humbly surrendered at His lotus feet)

Dinakarudu santhudai toche
(the sun is looking serene and peacefull
Dinamulu inta kurucha layyenu
(the days have become shorter)
Chali gali churuku heche

When an ant bites us, we kill it not knowing there is divinity in it. There is difference in forms but the divinity is one. The sun gives less heat in the morning and doesn't stay like that for long, where as the moon is cold through out the night, so that we can sleep peacefully. Rest is necessary for body. Every human being should rest a bit. After meal one should rest for at least for some time. Have a nice sleep at nights. Never be awake for long during night time. You should be blissful during night. This is all the design of God.

Truth is One, Be alike to Every one:

People do not recognize that truth is One and not two. They use their own intellect. Nothing will happen without His will. There fore every thing that happens is because of will of God. Who is HINDU. (Swami now spelt out the word HINDU and gave meanings for every letter in the word) H means Human. How should Human be.. like I represents stand as an individual. N Nation, you should represent your nation, D means devoton for all this is U is very important?.. What is U-Unity. (claps) once unity is established there is divinity. When there is divinity the whole world will stand united. There won't be pieces like japan, germany and so on.

All forms are ONE. This humanity is highly sacred. That's what Human means, who is sacred and divine. Man is not recognizing the sanctity behind the human birth. In this season we enjoy bliss by playing sports. Its also a festival for animals. All the cows are beautifully decorated. (gangi reddu). People decorate the cows with special chains around their neck and also a new dress. People in the village enjoy watching this decorated cows.

You should have a religion for setting ideals and goals in your life. You should also know that no religion is superior to others. you should learn the essence of all religions. Religion means LOVE. If that love is not present, then you are not a HUMAN.

Develop sacred thoughts:

Students never disobey elders. Follow the words of elders to have success in life. You don't listen to what is said. But you do every thing what is not said.

God is present in all human beings. There fore every human being, animals are truly divine. But it is in your behavior that the difference lies. You should have sacred thoughts. now you are youngster. Your body is strong , mentally alert and intellectually sharp. It's the right time for you to make use of energy properly. Do not consider Sankranthi as mere festival. It will make every one delightful. Even a poor man will prepare the rice pudding and partake. We enjoy in several ways during Sankranthi. Make your hearts pure. Purity will lead to unity and again divinity.

What is purity.. sacred thoughts, sacred words is purity. man is born of karma. Karma is life. Karma will lead you to death. Karma is verily divine. So you have to perform action - what actions? Pure actions. Its not merely playing, foot ball, volley ball etc. your inhalation and exhalation should be pure. So Ham.. So ham is verily you. It is the vital force for human life. Where ever we go we should watch our character. One should feel bliss when they speak to you.

Have good friends:

What is more profitable than good company . You will be good when you are in good company;. You should have good friends. You should always be with good people and also act in a good way.. then only you will be GOOD other wise you will be BAD. All your good ness depends upon your company. Always think of welfare of your friend. If he is good then you also transform yourself into good. if he is bad then you transform him into a good man. That is true friendship. one should help each other in transforming into true human being is a true friend. Now a days, its only GOOD BYE.. but you should be a GOOD BOY. Therefore in our daily life, we should adhere to truth. Then only all your education will have any good cause. If you are not GOOD, no body will follow you. Only those without character will join you. Its useless. It might make you happy temporarily but it will ruin you in future. Be careful while selecting friends.

Respect all. love all. Do not hate any body. There are lots of educated people. There are so many IAS (Indian Administrative Service, the top class officials running India) and IPS (Indian Police Service). Of what use are these people. This country is in such a pity only because of these people. We need humble, noble people. That's all we want. The one who is obedient, and humble are the TRUE STUDENTS. we shouldn't have ego, and pride. Yesterday, the boy who performed the role of Prahalada did a good job. His actions, character was very nice.

We should have a good life and have a good end. Right from the birth till we die we should get a name. Good words are never listened to in spite of being told with sweet words. All ways do deeds which will make your fellow beings happy. All the students have come here. You should share good thoughts amongst your self.

My Students are pure gold.

Embodiments of love. Students, Our students are PURE GOLD (loud applauds) where ever they are they have this GOLDEN quality. Its not the gold during the times of Morarji Desai, (former prime minister) its 24 carat gold. Our students where every they go they get good name because of good actions, and good behaviour. Where they go people say these are Sai Baba's students. They watch their face and recognize our university students. Such is the POWER of our students.

In Madras a Ati Rudra Yajna will be organized....Swami said .... His voice was getting softer and lower... It was bit uncomfortable and sorrowful to see Swami, even though He said many times that He is not the BODY...

He later continued from His throne with a question

Have I given strain to any body? There was a big NO from the audience. "My only aim (JOB) is to make you happy, worry less, make you ideal and make your parents also happy. I don't eat any other food. Your BLISS IS MY FOOD. (loud applauds). Always be blissful. I bless you with happiness and may you all have good qualities. Some people out of jealousy may say so many things about your devotion. So many people talk non sense in news papers. Don't bother them. Always follow your conscience. Never pay attention to any news.

NO ONE NOTICES MY PURE HEART. NO ONE HAS SEEN MY HEART. MY CONSCIENCE IS THE TRUE WITNESS OF MY ACTS. WHAT EVER I DO IS FOR THE WELFARE OF PEOPLE.

The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Karunanidhi earlier he was not devotional. Today he is going to attend the Yajna. He prayed for pardon. So many things have been done unintentional.

Therefore God is present in every one. There is difference in names and forms but God is one. God is present in every one of you. You all are divine. Develop this sacred feelings. Don't have ay differences. no body is superior no one is inferior. All are ONE. Brother hood of man , father hood of God. Referring to students, He continued "I bless you with Thumping success in the examinations (loud applauds). I bless you that you reach great heights and the whole world will be proud of you. If any one passes a comment just be quiet. consider that as a comment to your body. The words uttered in the air will be taken away by the air. Don't take anything to heart.

With loving Pranams at the Lotus feet of our beloved Lord,

Satish Naik.