Sri Sathya Sai Trust For Universal Welfare

Vijaya Dasami 2024

The atmosphere in the Yagashaala seemed to insulate, all those present within it, from the vagaries of the world for they lost themselves in ecstasy during the 9 days celeberations that they were immersed in. Turning their heads to whichever way Swami moved like the Sunflowers that followed the Sun His devotees lovingly looked forward to witness the wonderful Divine moments that awaited the day with all the zeal.

The morning session included the offering of Poornaahuti by Swami at the Veda Purusha Saptaha Jnana Yagnam and also the concluding proceedings of Homam in respect of the 10th day of Sharannavaratrulu that had prayers offered to the Universal Mother as Sri Raja Rajeswari.

It was time to recall some of the greatest times that few of the devotees and the Ritwicks were fortunate to experience in the past at Poorna Chandra Auditorium at Puttaparti. While someone relished sharing the mystical Divine Moments of

years gone by Remembering Vedic scholars like cherukumalli kaamavadhani, kuppa Bairagi Sastry and Ghandikota Subramanyam, those present listened to these descriptions with great interest. As eagerly awaited, Swami did the prokshaalana With the Vedic brush and sanctified the lives of all by sprinkling the Holy Teertham and even drenching the heads of some profusely.

While the Vedic rituals were in process for the installation of Dhwaja Stambha and for the Lakshmi Narasimha Swami varla Kalyanam the installation of the idol of Mother Annapoornamma vaaru, the bestowed of food for all, was completed with devotional fervour when The Lord Himself prescribed that Deeparaadhana be ensured by lighting the lamp everyday in the Mandir, before the kitchen commenced its operations, specially constructed for Her.

Dwajastambha staapana then followed and the erection of the tall sacred pillar, with the blessings of the Lord and in His Divine Presence happened in a trice like moments leaving everyone with awestruck wonder. The Kalasha Stapana and the installation of other idols of Jaya Vijaya and Garuda Vahana also followed immediately thereafter.

It was then the fortunate turn of all those that gathered at Prahlada Varada Lakshmi Narasimha Swami temple precincts to witness the Kalyanam of Sri Lakshmi and Lord Narasimha that was performed by the Ritwiks in the Sastrokta Vaidika system followed in the Vaishnavite tradition. In His own words the Lord described the occasion be understood as a boon by the Lord to shower His Grace in the interest of the entire Humanity. Describing Vijaya Dasami as a mark of Good winning over evil Swami recalled everyone’s memory to His earlier words and reiterated all to register the Lord Narasimha in their minds as Kshetra Palakudu for He was already protecting the Kshetra (Abode).

Swami urged upon everyone to defeat the evil tendencies latent in them by practising Sadhana Chatushtayam in true spirit in their every day life. He also commanded that the Divya Avatara Yatra, of covering the surrounding areas by Pada Yatra (by walk) after the first rain is showered by the Rain God (their boon of Grace in response to the offerings made in the Veda Purusha Saptaha Jnana Yajnam) be commenced for spreading and exchanging Divine Love with those inhabitants in line with Sanatana Dharma.

The Celebrations came to a close when Aarati was offered to the Lord after which Prasadam was served to one and all at the Abode.