Andhra Kodai Visit : Day 5

It was an emotional day for devotees as it was the last day of the Divine Andhra Kodai Trip. With Swami meticulously planning the entire trip, right from food menu to all programmes, a Special, Divine and Rare Treat was awaiting the devotees on the ultimate day!

Aumkaram and Suprabhatham started at 5:15AM followed by Nagarasankeerthan. Swami performed the Mangala Gowri Vratham for all 27 ladies. He tied the divine thread on the wrists of all signifying the Divine and Eternal Bond between the Lord and His devotees. Swami urged the devotees to hold on to the Divine Feet come what may, and that His Grace is in plenty for all. A couple of ladies shared their experiences with the Lord. Following this, breakfast was served bringing the early morning session to a close.

Next on the itinerary was the Grama Seva where Swami went to the tribal village of Bheemunivalasa consisting of 141 villagers in 49 families. Each of the 141 villagers were provided with New Clothes (Sarees & Dhotis) and Divya Prasadam of Pulihora (tamarind rice) & Kesaribaath. Children were also provided with chocolates from the Divine Hands. The love of the villagers, ecstatic on the Lord’s Arrival, pulled Swami to everyone’s dwellings. New clothes were provided to the families. Post the Grama Seva, devotees returned to the Bungalow for lunch.

The evening session commenced. Swami decided to make it a memorable one that will remained etched in Divine History. He took all His devotees to the nearby forest like area surrounded by Sandalwood trees. The devotees entertained the Lord with Bhajan Antakshari. Following this, Swami spoke about Viswaroopa Darshan and revealed His Viswaroopa Darshan to all present, right at the time of the evening twilight! The Divya Chakshus of the devotees, who longed for the Lord’s Darshan for ages, have indeed been blessed!

Swami returned with His devotees back to the Bungalow for the evening Satsang. Various devotees shared their Divine experiences during the Trip and were thankful to Swami for this most divine opportunity. Swami announced an Ashram in the Araku-Paderu highway stretch for tribals and others to make use of. The previous night’s divine offering from the tribals seemed to have touched Swami, thereby making Him take the Sankalpa of providing them with an Ashram for their devotional activities. The Bhoomi Pooja of the Ashram, Swami announced, would be performed on the holy Krishnashtami day.

The Divine and Blissful Trip, that would be forever etched in their memories, came to a close. As always, and especially with Swami, all these are temporary departures back to one’s home, since Swami and His devotees are inseparable. The devotees prayed earnestly to Swami to quickly call all of them back to His Divine Proximity yet again!

The Divine Andhra Kodai Trip at Araku Valley shall remain a golden chapter in the Divine Story characterized by Divine Love and Bliss!