57th Birthday Celebrations of Sri Swamiji, 27 Jun 1999
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Sri Swamiji performed Sri Chakra Puja and Ganapati Homa in the Nada Mantapa.
At 10 am, In a procession led by an elephant and Veda Pundits, Sri Swamiji, reached Nada Mantapam. Sri Swamiji performed Puja to the Rajita Simhasanam (Silver Throne) and ascended the throne amidst Vedic chantings. Smt. & Sri. Ayyappan offered the Golden crown to Pujya Sri Swamiji.
The following titles were bestowed to three eminent scholars who were presented the citation and Peetham Prasadam.
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Veda Nidhi - Sri E.J. Kumaraswamy Deekshitar. He is eminent scholar from Kancheepuram and is a a master in Shukala Yajurveda, Jyotishya (Astrology) etc.
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Shastra Nidhi - Sri Suri Ramakoti Sastry. Born in 1916, he is an eminent Tarka Vyakarana Vedanta scholar. Lives in Hyderabad
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Nada Nidhi - Sri R.K.Srikantan. The Unique feature of this famous musician from Bangalore is that, he has been closely associated with Sri Swamiji for over the past three decades. The note worthy aspect of his music is that, he always sings the compositions of Sri Swamiji without any deviations of the original tunes.
The chief guests of the morning's function were:- Mr. Yelamal Ramakrishnadu, Hon'ble Speaker of the Assembly - Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. Hon'ble Justice Mohan Kumar of Karnataka High Court and Justice C.V.S. Shastry of the High Court of Andhra Pradesh. Sri D.B. Kalmankar, Chairman - Karnataka Legislative Council.
The following releases were made today.
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Kannada translation of Sri Swamiji’s Biography. This was released by Sri D.B. Kalmankar. The original was written about 16 years back by Sri K V Krishna Murthy, Vidyadhikari of Datta Peetham.
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A cassette named ‘Guru Mahimaa Ganam’ containing the compositions in praise of Sri Swamiji written and sung by Prof. Krishan Kumar a trustee of Datta Peetham. The devotees of Canada sponsored the Cassette.
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Marathi translation of Anagha Vrtam. Sri K V Krishna Murthy edited the original Telugu book.
For more than four hours thiusands of devotees made offerings to Sri Swamiji who was seated on Rajata Simhasana (Silver Throne).
In the evening the concluding music concert was conducted by Sri Swamiji, who played on the Synthesizer. The Ashrama artists and Sri. Karaikudi R. Mani (Mridangam) accompanied Sri Swamiji in the programme. Later, a standing ovation was offered by the joyous audience who sang in chorus "Happy Birthday to you Sri Swamiji".
The following is the synopsis of today’s message of Sri Swamiji.
Adrusta (fortune) is same, which is unexpected, unasked benefit for anyone. Generally man cannot bear unexpected sorrow or calamity however, if the problem is foreseen and necessary steps to face the same are taken properly one can boldly face it and possibly get over it with Peace of mind. Sometimes if one faces unexpected benefit, he may not be able bear the pleasure and he may either become egoistic or became a pray to vices. Here one must always remember the gospel of Sadguru and develop equiamity either pleasure or pain. One must not loose once composure of mind under any circumstances. The easiest clue to active this is that, to feel the pressure of God and Guru within once heart. This brings about relaxation of the mind.
Just as the alert driver observes the rules of traffic so also one must read the righteous path of life with due caution to progress in material and spiritual aspect.
Develop self analysis and self-introspection regarding your spiritual development caused by your associating with Sadguru and his preaching.
Observe self-discipline in your diet and all you activities.
Sri Swamiji blessed all devotees with peace plenty and spiritual progress. Let there be peace in the world at large, within the pious land of Bharat (India) and in our boundaries.
