Parthi Prays…

Parthi Prays…

The lines that you are about to peruse through had its initial debut in the brook of soulful sentiments that caressed the cherished Lotus Feet of Beloved Bhagawan through the booklet – Eternal Sanctity, being a special edition of the Pune Youth Wing Newsletter in June 2011. Memories of those days linger on as intense now as it was then. Let us ceaselessly unite in profound prayer…in deep reverence for Him…for His magnificent Advent…for His Love…His Mission…for each of His Word!  We will be publishing these reports in sequnce, as and when they were originally written in April 2011. May we lovingly ask you to join us as each sigh eternally echoes absolute yearning for Mother Sai.

This is how Parthi stepped up its individual and collective Sadhana as The Divine Frame chose to take upon Itself, perils that threatened humanity…

Oblivious to malicious talk and unperturbed by vicious pens, Parthi continued its Sadhana in a calm vein. In temples and individual homes, chants and  bhajans rang out. The village geared up for akhanda bhajan and night long vigil, so no procession on the streets of Parthi…but the inner procession continues non-stop as it should.

The world over, the feeling is thus – Where the mind is without I, and the heart is full of Sai, into that heaven of freedom, Oh Lord let my soul awake… …each drum beat, each ring of the cymbals is pleading with the Lord and praying to Him for Him…and why shouldn’t they…? For all that He takes upon Himself, saving humanity from disastrous effects of natural calamities which threatens the existence of millions, it is on their part but a humble act of  acknowledgement and gratitude, isn’t it….? …gratitude to the Beloved for all that we know He does and all that we don’t know…to the Universe for all its abundance, for the country we live in…do we wish to be in any other place than the one the Lord chose…?…to our parents for giving us life and for introducing us to life i.e. the Beloved; also, it’s important to have gratitude towards the physical casing of the atma, the vehicle for the soul, to each and every organ for functioning well, to the eyes for seeing His form, to the ears for having heard Him, to the feet for having walked His way, to the mind for its focus on Him…and to the heart for being the shrine where He does dwell.

8th April..
…Collective Harmony in the heart of Parthi…beyond caste, colour, religion – a rare example of unity… When the cherished One allows Himself to be admitted to the ICU of SSSIHMS, the Cosmos watches with bated breath as to what He has written next in the Divine play, for only He knows the script and He is the Director Supreme in this Cosmic drama. What is known to us is that devotees the world over – in every village, city, home and heart are praying to Him…for Him. For a change, there is a selfless prayer in every heart, mind and soul, an ardent appeal, a passionate plea, in all humility, with pure love replete…that goes beyond any personal benefit or selfish need…a prayer that asks Beloved Bhagawan to cure Himself…as He has done with millions over the last eight decades of this Avatarhood.

What is perhaps not known to us is that every being in the Universe also has a prayer in its heart, concern in its mind, tears in its eyes and hope in its very being. From the plain to the deserts, to the mighty Himalayas…from the lay person to heads of state, to saints and Himalayan masters…all souls are joined in prayer to the One for the One.

Faith is the sole factor for each soul. A collective appeal from the individual soul to the Super Soul to heal whatever It has deemed fit to take upon Itself, for the higher good of the Cosmos.

And Puttaparthi, the village which received the ultimate benediction when the Lord willed Himself to be born and continue the scenes of His Divine mission here…is awake, alive, alert and aware with fervent prayers and deep devotion. Every hearth, home and heart is imploring its dearest Bhagawan to heal Himself and return to Prasanthi Nilayam without further delay.

All temples are holding prayer meetings which include bhajans, yagnas and various chants for the speedy recovery of their Beloved Lord. Come evening and there are groups of devotees converging from different lanes and by lanes, with adoration in their hearts, devotional songs on their lips and candles in their hands. They are like little streams and rivulets, gushing forth from myriad directions, bobbing up and down with diyas, merging together at the Feet of the Loving Ocean of extreme benevolence, represented by the deity of Sathyamma at the temple dedicated to Her Sathyabhama, the precious consort of Krishna.

Parthi Prays – A Sacred Call Of Love, Peace, And Universal Welfare

Parthi Prays is a beautiful spiritual theme that reminds devotees of the sacred power of collective prayer, devotion, and surrender. Parthi is not merely a place on the map; for countless hearts, it is a holy center of love, peace, service, and divine remembrance. When such a sacred place prays, the feeling is not limited to one person or one group. It becomes a prayer for all humanity.

Prayer is one of the purest ways to connect the human heart with the Divine. It does not require pride, display, or complicated language. A sincere prayer may be spoken aloud, sung in bhajans, whispered in silence, or offered through tears. God listens to the feeling behind the prayer, not the decoration of words.

Parthi Prays teaches that true prayer should expand beyond personal needs. Many people pray for health, success, protection, and family welfare. These prayers are natural, but spiritual maturity begins when the heart prays for peace in the world, happiness for all beings, and healing for every suffering soul.

Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba made Puttaparthi a sacred place where people from different countries, religions, languages, and cultures gathered with one feeling: love for God. In that atmosphere, outer differences became smaller. Devotees learned that the language of the heart is devotion, and the purpose of prayer is unity.

Parthi Prays becomes meaningful when prayer turns into practice. If we pray for peace but speak harshly, the prayer remains incomplete. If we pray for love but carry hatred, the heart needs purification. If we pray for the welfare of all but ignore the suffering near us, then prayer has not yet become service.

The real strength of prayer is that it changes the one who prays. A sincere prayer softens the heart, reduces fear, awakens humility, and brings courage. It may not always change the outer situation immediately, but it changes the inner condition. A prayerful heart becomes calmer, kinder, and more ready to accept divine guidance.

Parthi Prays also reminds us of the importance of bhajans and namasmarana. When devotees sing the divine name together, the atmosphere becomes filled with sacred vibrations. The mind becomes less restless, the heart becomes lighter, and the feeling of unity grows. Singing God’s name with love is a powerful form of prayer.

A sacred place teaches discipline through its rhythm of worship, silence, service, and remembrance. Prayer should not remain only within mandir walls. The peace received in a holy place should be carried into homes, workplaces, families, and society. A devotee who has prayed sincerely should become a source of peace for others.

Parthi Prays finally teaches that service is prayer in action. Feeding the hungry, comforting the sad, caring for the sick, guiding children, helping the poor, and protecting nature are all sacred offerings when done with humility. Hands that serve with love continue the prayer started by the heart.

Bhagavan’s message, “Love All, Serve All; Help Ever, Hurt Never,” gives the practical meaning of prayer. To pray for the world is good, but to reduce pain in the world through loving action is even better. Every kind word, every selfless act, and every moment of forgiveness becomes a living prayer.

A devotee should also pray for inner purity. The world becomes peaceful when individuals become peaceful. Anger, jealousy, pride, greed, and selfishness are the real enemies within. Through prayer, meditation, bhajan, and seva, these weaknesses slowly reduce, and the heart becomes a cleaner temple for God.

In times of difficulty, collective prayer gives strength. When many hearts come together with one noble intention, fear becomes weaker and hope becomes stronger. Such prayer does not belong to one religion or tradition alone. It belongs to humanity, because every being longs for peace, safety, happiness, and divine grace.

In the end, Parthi Prays is a sacred reminder that prayer must become love, and love must become service. It asks every devotee to pray not only with lips, but with life. When thoughts are pure, words are gentle, actions are helpful, and the heart is filled with devotion, every place becomes holy and every moment becomes blessed by God’s grace.

Tamaso Maa Jyotir Gamayaa…