SAI NAMA KIRTANA KALIYUGA SADHANA

Bhagawan has been propagating the path of Namasmarana (chanting of the Name of God) as a means of achieving everlasting Joy and Peace. Incidentally, His first and foremost teaching as a fourteen year old boy to the humanity was “Manasa Bhajare Guru Charanam” (Worship the Lotus Feet of the Guru in the Mind). Ever since Bhajan singing has been an integral part of Prasanthi Nilayam and Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations – worldwide.

For the present day world that is marred by confusion and chaos, Bhagawan says, constant remembrance of Divine Name is the only remedy. In the recent Guru Purnima Divine Discourse, He stressed the significance of this saying: “Chant the name of God day in and day out. That will protect you at all times. Just as air is all-pervasive, God is present in you, with you, around you, below you, above you. Hence, you should always be in constant communion with divinity. When you develop faith in divinity, you will naturally have unity. Consequently, there will be no scope for enmity. You need not perform any rituals in order to win the grace of God. It is enough if you do Namasmarana (chanting of Divine Name) from the depths of your heart. Bhajana Bina Sukha Santhi Nahin… (one cannot attain peace and happiness without singing the glory of God). If you incessantly chant the divine name “Rama”, no harm can ever befall you. “

The Spiritual Wing of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations – Karnataka arranged an exhibition entitled “Sai Nama Kirtana Kaliyuga Sadhana”, highlighting various aspects of Bhajan singing and its significance, based on Bhagawan’s Teachings, in the Pilgrims Shed near the Book Trust building from 19th July to 22nd July as a part of Guru Purnima celebrations. Thousands of devotees have flocked in to have a taste of the nectarous divine teachings on the subject Namasmarana. Apart from the various aspects that go into Bhajan singing, video presentations detailing the origin and significance of various musical instruments, nuances of music and bhajan singing, Interactive Multimedia Bhajan Presentations etc. were highlighted in this exhibition. The exhibition also highlighted the lives of great saints who followed the path of Nama Sankirtana to attain liberation.

In one of His Divine discourses in 2002 Bhagawan mentioned said “The Divine vibrations that result from the Bhajans you sing are spreading to all parts of the world. The Divine Name that you chant purifies the hearts of many. Sing the glory of God. By doing so, you will render a great help to the whole world”

A praiseworthy effort by the Spiritual Wing of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, Karnataka that would go a long way in creating better awareness among devotees about devotional singing.