Akanda Parayanam

Sri Shirdi Sai Satcharitha Akanda Parayanam at Smt & Sri Divya & Jay Prasad Raguru's Residence on 21^st Nov 09 Saturday.

" Om Sai Sri Sai Jai Jai Sai
" Take the blessings of Sai by Dasyamu (Service), Atmanivedana (surrender of the self), Sakhyatha (Friendship) , Archan (Worship/ Praying),Padasevana (resorting to the feet), Kirtana (Singing), Shravanamu (Hearing),Smaranamu (Remembering) or just by putting ur hands together (Namaskaramu) saying Sai Sai... "

Sai Devotees Pranamums ,
With the Divine Blessings of Samarda Sadguru Sri Sainath Maharaj and Guru garu, Let us all get together to perform “Sri Shridi Sai Baba Satcharitha Akhanda Parayanam” at the residence of Smt & Sri Divya & Jay Prasad Raguru on 21^st Nov 09 (Saturday) . Akanda Prayanam will begin at 5:30 AM. All devotees who participate in the Akanda Parayanam can read one or more chapters from Sai Satcharitha. Please participate and have Sri Sai Baba's blessings. (Bajana follows Akanda Parayanam)

Guru garu asked the host couple to offer Bisi Belle Bath ( A type of Kichidi / similar to Sambar Rice - Rice , Toor Dal, Tamarind Juice , Jaggary and Vegetables)" as prasadam to Sadguru Sainath Maharaj.

Address: 6274 40th Street Ct E, Fife WA 98424.

Contact #: 253 486 2513

Om Sai Sri Sai Jai Jai Sai !

Sai Ram,
Asha Sri Latha Tayi.

Sri Shiridi Sai Akanda Namasankeerthana at Smt Sudha & Sri Satyanarayna Denduluri's Residence on 20th Sep 08 Saturday.

" Om Sai Sri Sai Jai Jai Sai
" Take the blessings of Sai by Dasyamu (Service), Atmanivedana (surrender of the self), Sakhyatha (Friendship) , Archan (Worship/ Praying),Padasevana (resorting to the feet), Kirtana (Singing), Shravanamu (Hearing),Smaranamu (Remembering) or just by putting ur hands together (Namaskaramu) saying Sai Sai... "

Sai Devotees Pranamums ,
With the Divine Blessings of Samarda Sadguru Sri Saiath Maharaj and Guru Vanamma, Let us all get together to perform "Sri Shridi Sai Akkhand Namasankeerthana" at the residence of Smt Sudha & Sri Satyanarayna Denduluri on September 20th, 2008 (ie.Saturday) . Sri Sai Namasankeerthana will be performed from 8.00 AM to 12.00 PM ( 4 hrs).

Guru Vanamma told the host couple to offer " Ravva Kesari (Sweet) , Lime rice" as prasadam to Sadguru Sainath Maharaj. Please participate and have Shri Sai Baba's blessings.

All Sai devotees will chat "Sai Nam" ( Name) altogether in chorus. Prasadam will be served after chanting and Afternoon Arathi.

Address: The Reserve Apartments.
125 SW Campus Dr,
Building 15, Apt# 205,
Federal Way WA 98023.
Directions :Major Intersection is 348th Street/1st Ave S.
Apartment is opposite to IHOP/Winco complex
Follow the signs for rental office,
Pass from the front of rental office and take a left
It is second building on the left.
Satya Denduluri :253 924 4477 (W)

Om Sai Sri Sai Jai Jai Sai

Sai Ram,
Asha Sri Latha Tayi


Sri Guru Charita Akanda Parayanum at the Residence of Smt Vandana & Sri Viswa Prasad Thumbalam gooty on September 6th, 2008 (ie.Saturday). Parayanum starts at 5.00A.M.

" Om Sai Sri Sai Jai Jai Sai " .

" Take the blessings of Sai by Dasyamu (Service), Atmanivedana (surrender of the self), Sakhyatha (Friendship), Archan (Worship/ Praying),Padasevana (resorting to the feet), Kirtana (Singing), Shravanamu (Hearing),Smaranamu (Remembering) or just by putting ur hands together (Namaskaramu) saying Sai Sai... "

Sai Devotees Pranamums ,

With the Divine Blessings of Samarda Sadguru Sri Saiath Maharaj and Guru Vanamma, Let us all get together to perform Sri Guru charitra (Life history of Sri Sripada Vallabh & Sri Nrusimha Saraswathi are the Lord Dattatreya's incarnations) Akkhand Parayan at the residence of Smt Vandana & Sri Viswa Prasad Thumbalam gooty on September 6th, 2008 (ie.Saturday). Sri Guru Charitra parayan will begin at 5.00 AM on Saturday and will be completed around 5.00 PM on the same day before Bhajan starts as per Sai Baba's saying.

Guru Vani Amma told the host couple to offer " Ravva Kesari(Sweet), Lime rice/ Rice with Sambaru as a prasadam" to Sadguru Sainath Maharaj.

Please participate and have Shri Sai Baba's blessings. Every devotee will be given chance to read one chapter. Prasadam will be served during the time of Parayan. Please also let me know or forward this communication to the devotees, if I have missed in the list.

Address and Directions are given below for your consideration.

Address:
33511, 38th Ave S Federal Way ,
WA - 98001, ph: 253 269 4259 cell: 253 229 7861

OM Shirdi Sai Ram,

Sai Sevak,
Lax.Ventrapragada


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Sri Guru Charita Akanda Parayanum at the Residence of Smt Triveni & Sri Bhaskar.Kayam on August 23rd, 2008 (ie.Saturday). Parayanum starts at 5.00A.M.

" Om Sai Sri Sai Jai Jai Sai "

" Take the blessings of Sai by Dasyamu (Service), Atmanivedana (surrender of the self), Sakhyatha (Friendship), Archan (Worship/ Praying),Padasevana (resorting to the feet), Kirtana (Singing), Shravanamu (Hearing),Smaranamu (Remembering) or just by putting ur hands together (Namaskaramu) saying Sai Sai... "

Sai Devotees Pranamums ,

With the Divine Blessings of Samarda Sadguru Sri Saiath Maharaj and Guru Vanamma, Let us all get together to perform Sri Guru charitra (Life history of Sri Sripada Vallabh & Sri Nrusimha Saraswathi are the Lord Dattatreya's incarnations) Akkhand Parayan at the residence of Smt Triveni & Sri Bhaskar.Kayam on August 23rd, 2008 (ie.Saturday). Sri Guru Charitra parayan will begin at 5.00 AM on Saturday and will be completed around 5.00 PM on the same day before Bhajan starts as per Sai Baba's saying.

Guru Vani Amma told the host couple to offer " Ravva Kesari(Sweet), Curd Rice , Rice with Sambaru as a prasadam" to Sadguru Sainath Maharaj.

Please participate and have Shri Sai Baba's blessings. Every devotee will be given chance to read one chapter. Prasadam will be served during the time of Parayan. Please also let me know or forward this communication to the devotees, if I have missed in the list.

Address and Directions are given below for your consideration.

Address:

NorthLake Ridge 33306, 45

WAY S, Auburn, 98001

Contact no: 253-203-5414

Directions from Cove Apartments

1. Turn left on to 1 AVE S -----> 0.7 Miles
2. Turn Right on to 320th Street -----> 2.4 Miles
3. Turn Right (at Shell/ Chevron Junction) on to Military Road -----> 0.8 Miles
4. Turn Right on to NORTHLAKE RIDGE -----> few yards
5. Turn SLIGHT LEFT on to 45 WAY S (you can see sign pole with 332st & 45 WAY S, but DO NOT take right to 332 st)
6. My house is NEXT to LAST house on your LEFT (on your Right children PARK)

OM Shirdi Sai Ram,

Lax.Ventrapragada

Work:(253)9245814

Ideas or Messages related to Shirdi Sai community,Federalway

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Divali Greetings

OM SAI SRI SAI JAI JAI SAI

Sai Devotees Pranamums,

"Wish You & Your family A Very Happy Divali".

Samarth Sadguru Sri Shirdi Sainath Maharaj and Guru Vanamma shower their divine blessings on all sai Devotees on this Divali Festival.

May they destroy wickedness and weakness and light up our hearts with compassion, empathy, love and giving.

On this auspicious movement I would like to recite the evolution of Divali and its significance.

ORIGINS OF DIVALI: Divali is a Hindu festival celebrated in India and across the world on Amaavasya, that is, the fifteenth night of the dark fortnight of the month of Kaartik (October/November). The word "Divali" is a variation of the Sanskrit word "Deepavali" - Deepa meaning light and Avali, meaning a row. This festival has been referred to as Divali, Diwali, Dipavali and Deepavali among other variations. Generally, however, it is considered the Festival of Lights. Traditionally, it is marked by the lighting of deeyas which are made from clay and filled with oil or ghee. Devotees also clean their homes and surroundings wear new clothing and give charity to the needy.

The Goddess Lakshmi: Divali represents the day Lord Vishnu (the Preserver) married Goddess Lakshmi (the Goddess of wealth and prosperity). The marriage of Lord Vishnu to Goddess Lakshmi denotes the connection between preservation and wealth

The Story of Rama and Sita: Divali is the return of Lord Rama (Lord Ram) and his wife Sita to Ayodhya after their fourteen year exile. This is related in the Ramayana (i.e. the Story of Rama). It tells the tale of how Lord Rama, with the aid of the monkey warrior, Hanuman, vanquished the evil king Ravana of Lanka and rescued his wife Sita who had been captured.

The day he destroyed Ravana was called Dussehra, and the day on which he returned to Ayodhya was called Divali.
Throughout Ayodhya devotees were fasting, anxiously waiting for the arrival of Lord Ram. Ram returned to Ayodhya with Sita and was greeted with joy and celebrations and the people lighted rows of clay lamps welcome him. This signified the triumph of good over evil and the coming of God-consciousness into the life of the devotee

The Defeat of Narakaasura by Lord Krishna: Another story behind the evolution of Divali is that Lord Krishna destroyed Narakaasura with the aid of his consort Satyabhaama

The Story of King Mahabali and the Dwarf: To check King Mahabali's power. Vishnu came to earth in the form of a dwarf (Vamana) dressed as a priest.

The dwarf approached King Mahabali and asked if he would you give him the space that he could cover with three strides. King Mahabali agreed to the dwarf's request and at this point, the dwarf changed into Vishnu and his three strides covered the Earth, the Skies and the whole Universe! King Mahabali was sent to the underworld. Lord Vishnu however, granted him one wish because of his magnanimous nature. Thus, Mahabali is allowed to visit the earth for one day a year (Divali) and his subjects light deyas and join in joyful celebration

The Philosophy: Through learning, man is expected to advance to the stage of enlightenment in which he realizes that God is the Light of lights, and that God brings warmth, love and illumination to all beings and therefore there can be no light greater than God.

The aim of Divali celebrations is to get man moving on the spiritual path and ultimately attain illumination by becoming one with God. As they light the lamps in their houses, those celebrating Divali are reminded to light the lamps of wisdom, goodness and God-consciousness in themselves. It is through this, that they can attain the "Light of Lights" – God

Om Sai Ram,

Sai Sevaks,

Lax Ventrapragada & Sridevi
Montreal, Canada
Res: USA: 253-449-1805, Canada: 905-565-1146