Global Akhand Bhajan ( New Jersey. USA)

 

November 8th (6PM) to November 9th (6PM) 2025

 The Doer, Doing, and Done is all the Lord

Aum Sri Sai Ram!

On the evening of November 8th all the centers participated in offering a special prayer on the Lord’s Centennial Birthday at Temple Beth-El located in Hillsborough, New Jersey.

Unless I am prompted from within I do not go to just any venue. On Saturday, I watched the livestream televised and switched between other venues including the one that was taking place in Prasanthi Nilayam.

Only on Sunday was I prompted to attend the event around 2:00PM. I immediately ironed my white dhoti, kurta, and white scarf and simply placed it near Swami’s feet at the altar.

Within a few minutes he said “it looks very bland and you need to wear much brighter colors.” So my outfit was now changed to a yellow and orange dhoti, white kurta and white scarf.

Then again he said “What would people think about this?” So he then advised:  “wear white pants and a white shirt, no scarf.”  I was visibly getting tired of so many outfit changes within such a short span of time. Each time he instructed, I naturally had to iron each article of clothing before wearing them.

EXPECT MY UNCERTAINTY!!!

When I went to take a shower he said “this is the final product. Wear an orange shirt, black dhoti, and a white scarf.  I said to Swami; “the only thing missing is green and I will look like the Indian flag!”

He questioned, “do you know why?” 

When purity (white) meets divinity (orange) it removes all negativity (black).

In the entire hall of 600 plus devotees I was the only person in a dhoti let alone all the other colors which were standing out basically saying “hey look at me! Look at my outfit!”.

Last year a similar situation occurred but I was wearing only white pants and a shirt. I sat all the way at the end on a chair to not disturb anyone in case I did fall into a trance. At 5:00PM the power was short circuited and I was trying to catch my friend's hand on my right side, but it happened so fast I couldn’t stop my falling.

My head ended up twisted in and around the feet of the chair and all the people in the back row had to be pulled away and had to remove all the chairs. Some people easily became worried and were frantically looking for a physician but trust me when I say there are no shortages of doctors at an Indian gathering. But this was no medical circumstance by any means.

One of the individuals from our center knew my situation and told everyone to stay away and to not touch my physical body, as I was experiencing very high levels of energy from the divine master. He assured everyone that he will eventually come back on his own feet when he is ready.

Fast forward to this Sunday of Swami’s celebration, I definitely did not wish to repeat the same story again. After arriving at 2:00PM I refrained from engaging in any sort of conversation with anyone, went directly into the hall, and sat directly on the ground.

At 2:19PM the same thing happened and I heard a loud noise; the power was gone again. I was in deep meditation and did not know anything about what was happening and eventually was able to open my eyes. By then it was close to 5:30PM.

On Thursday, November 13th I had a dentist appointment at 10:30AM. One of my close friends called and stated that he heard from his friend who was at the global Akhand Bhajan that when you sat on the ground you had immediately gone into a deep meditation. Manu Bhai saw Shirdi Baba entering into my physical space but it wasn't the first time as a similar occurrence happened in Mylapore back in 2012. (To read more on that experience: https://divine-blessings.blogspot.com/2023/10/kapaleshwar-temple-meeting-divine-soul.html) 

Many people who were able to witness such a moment came forward and took the blessings. As per one devotee they said “You were like a stone. You didn’t move in any direction.”

A few noticed vibhuti manifesting on my palms and fingertips.

I thanked my friend and proceeded to go to my appointment. After sitting in the dentist chair, the doctor came out and said “today we can’t do this procedure as your insurance has run out of benefits. We are going to need to reschedule for January.”

Now I had so much free time I didn’t know what to do. Near our house there is a Shirdi Baba temple.I had attended the Prana Prathishta when the temple was inaugurated in 2016 and attended all the rituals for 3 days. Since then I have not gone back.

I found myself sitting there debating if I should go in or just go back home. 

Finally after several attempts and oscillating thoughts I went inside. Just at that moment the Abhishekam was being performed for Shirdi Baba. There were only two other elderly people other than the priest.

Even though my friend had narrated the story regarding Shirdi Baba entering my physical space I wanted to hear it directly from the person who had actually witnessed it.

Manu Bhai called and said “I was driving so I couldn’t call you to narrate the experience I witnessed at the Global Akhand Bhajan.”

Another friend called me while I was in the temple to ask for my blessings as he was going to meet a prospective buyer of a business. After attending my phone calls I went inside to hear soul-stirring bhajans sung by this elderly couple. Later on another man came and sang Lingashtakam. I was transported to Kailasam, the abode of Shiva.

The priest beckoned me to help him with removal of the plastic covering around the Navagrahas as I was taller in stature . Then he said ‘I remember seeing you when this temple was built!”

Please come back on Friday morning for Kalasam Pooja for Maha Lakshmi and also on Saturday morning for Prana Prathishta of Maha Lakshmi. I said I was not sure as I had an eye doctor appointment on Friday.

Saturday I did not end up attending knowing that level of energy would surge through me and without any friends who know my experiences that type of impact many people will not know how to handle it.

At noon,  the Arati was offered and by then over 150 people had come to witness. There was so much prasadam that I couldn’t believe it. As I was exiting the building the same elderly man approached and said “you are the first person to come in and are leaving without taking any prasad!”

In his hand he had a box of orange Mothichoor Ladoo. I took one and said “whatever I received today was a lot more than I ever expected. This is more than enough. 

I didn’t want to stay behind and make loose connections or conversations with anyone.

It started with Shirdi Baba and ended with Shirdi Baba.

Aum Sri Sai Ram!!

Attire -picked by the Lord to wear for his centennial birthday celebration!!

 On Sunday, November 23, 2025, our local Sai center had arranged a special service starting with Abhishekam for our loving lord Sathya Sai Baba at OM SRI SAI BALAJI TEMPLE located at 285 Rhode Hall Rd, Monroe Township, NJ 08831.

In most cases, I know what I am going to wear for center activities. Men, typically, wear white pants and white shirts. Ladies; wear any color of clothes as long as it's in modesty. 

On Sunday morning at 8:00 am I sent a message to our past devotional coordinator to ask specifically “what is the appropriate attire for today?” However when she chose to respond she sent an emoji; to which my reply was I need an actual response to my valid question.

I proceeded to ask an elderly man, in his 80’s, “what should be my attire for today?” He too did not answer. 

The third person was a close friend who I was planning on meeting at the venue. He travels every single week out of state and I barely ever see him as it is.

He replied instantly, “Sai orange dhoti with a white long kurta.” I immediately complied and said okay and proceeded to take a shower at 10:00AM as the function was going to take place at 12:30PM. 

The phone was ringing incessantly and when I came out of the shower I noticed there were 6 missed calls from Shri Sivaraman Uncle to which he asked for me to call him back.

Respectfully and naturally I called him back and asked if everything was okay? He said “Yes, but you need to come home immediately and take your vastram (clothes).” I replied “Uncle may I pick it up on my way to the venue. He replied, "No, you need to come immediately now.”

At that moment, I did not think twice. I changed quickly and drove to his house. He invited me to his prayer room and brought a brand new Dhoti in a plastic bag and proceeded to say “you need to wear this and it’s not a request, it’s an order!!!”

I responded with “ok, Uncle no problem; can we separate the two pieces as no one is home to hold them together and make the cut. Uncle brought a pair of scissors and he cut the piece. On my way out I asked again “is this it?”

He said “make sure you wear your head covering along with the Dhoti and I want to see you as Shirdi Baba.”

I said why not, especially if it makes someone happy.” I came home and ironed a white long kurta and wore it with a kavi color Dhoti.

In the rush, I forgot to wear my jacket and shoes. Living on the east coast it does tend to get cold during the month of November.

I walked into the temple and the ladies were busy decorating the altar and the priests were finalizing the Puja ceremony closed off with partitions.

On early morning, Friday November 21st, I had visions of snakes all around me and even the snakes in a brass showroom were all slithering and hissing. One of the bystanders was afraid of the snakes yet I assured him that as long as he was with me they would not harm him. 

From a vision I had a few days ago, I sat down and I saw that the lord Sri Sathya Sai Baba was seated on a throne made up of 6 snake heads.

The very first person I saw was our past devotional coordinator and she said “ohh…. I said I gave you the first opportunity but you did not respond so this is what happened.”

I did not wait to be seated on the chair yet decided to sit on the floor. When the energies are high I usually get affected and fall into a trance. I chose not to disturb anyone and sat down. I instantly drifted into a deep space of meditation. I did not know when the program started or when it actually was finalized

The founders of the temple came up and prostrated at my feet and was in complete awe and silence with tears of joy to see the physical presence of the lord in front of their eyes. A few other members of the temple proceeded to prostrate, wanting blessings.

Shri Sivaraman had expressed that he too wanted to come and hug the form seated on the floor but hesitated not to disturb the deep meditation out of respect. 

While the Pooja and Abhishekam were performed, Nadaswaram was being played on the speakers welcoming the birth of the Lord!!

Many devotees were pleased with the form of Shirdi Baba walking amongst them on this holy occasion and wanted blessings and photographs.

The evening session ended with children narrating how their lives have been transformed since coming in the fold of Balvikas.

There was a special guest speaker who shared her experience growing up with her grandparents who had immense blessings from the Lord as his father Ghandikota Shastri had written the Sai Gayatri. 

The program concluded with devotional singing and prasadam.

 Heartfelt gratitude to each and every single devotee who had devoted their time and effort to make this centenary celebration a very memorable and meaningful day!!

Aum Sri Sai Ram

https://www.youtube.com/live/wJpi1cE60Ds?feature=shared

Sincere prayers were answered by the Lord on his Centennial birthday!!

Aum Sri Sai Ram

Thanksgiving Day November 27, 2025

The Lord can hear each person’s sincere prayers especially when it’s for the welfare and wellbeing of others!!!

This is the year which marks 100 years of the Advent of the Lord Shri Sathya Sai Baba on November 23, 2025.

I will first start off by saying that I am not a “religious or a ritualistic man”. I do have reverence for all the names and forms but do not know how to conduct a proper ceremony according to our Shashtras.

I came into the fold of Sathya Sai Baba mostly in my vision of seeing his form. It was my mother-in-law who would constantly ask me to read Sanathana Sarathi (eternal charioteer). I wasn’t interested as I had a retail business and was busy from the morning starting at 9:00AM to 11:00PM; 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. I would tell Amma “if you enjoy doing all this please be my guest as you are home and can do as you please!!”

Since 1999 I have been initiated in Yoga/ Meditation and for me it happened very effortlessly. I did my true diligence of practicing exactly as requested by the teacher. In 2001, I met another teacher who never mentioned anything about Sathya Sai Baba, but he started appearing very often in my dreams and visions. I could see everything in detail and got other siddhi along with it.

Over the past 25 years I have experienced many types of experiences, spiritual, physical, and personal all because of my mother-in-law’s persistence in reading the magazine.

In the house since 2015 Vibhuti ( Sacred Ash) has been manifested on Sathya Sai Baba, Shirdi Sai and other deities in our prayer room. Sai Baba “ Says it’s my visiting card” to show you my arrival in your life.

As this is the most amazing time of the year Celebrations are being held all over the world in grand style with pomp and show. The Governor of the state of New Jersey has recognized the Sathya Sai mission in serving humanity for a century. The city of New York has recognized the same, Times Square had 24-hour live feeds of the same mission and the message of Love all, Serve all,  Help ever, Hurt never. Free education, free medical care.

I in my own limited capacity wanted to see my loving Lord as I couldn’t physically participate in all the major events celebrated around the globe. 

This was my sincere and earnest prayer….

Dear Lord,

I know that you are extremely busy all over the world during this holy time of the month where every single devotee, state, city, organization is praying incessantly to see you, have your blessings upon them. You have granted me many, many visions of your presence and validated with the outcome exactly as specified in the vision.

This month during your Centenary Birthday I want you to show your presence in such a manner that I can show to share with the entire world that my Swami truly listens to your innermost wishes and grants them when it is deemed the best time. Swami please come in the next 5 days to the house.

In the past 20 years since I have been given a photo of Sathya Sai Baba and Shirdi Baba yet have never purchased a garland to adore him. I used to put the ready-made plastic garland or simply nothing at all to adorn the photos.

On Friday morning, November 21, 2025, I suddenly had the urge to go and buy a fresh flower garland for his 100th birthday. Even though his birthday was on Sunday I had calculated my time when I could get it . On Saturday I volunteered to help with cooking 1,500 meals for all the shelters in New Jersey. So the question solely depended on what time I would return home to accomplish this. Sunday the store did not open until noon. The center had a birthday celebration planned.

So now only Friday was my option. I went to Balaji flowers and requested a large 6 feet long garland. The clerk mentioned all that was available was only a 1 foot, 2 foot and 4 foot long garland. Given the size of the photo I knew the first two options were not going to properly fit. 

She had only one 4 foot long garland at that so naturally I purchased that one jasmine garland wrapped inside a small box. I arrived home around 1PM.  The next dilemma was “where do I store this now?” It had to be refrigerated because it was fresh flowers. I didn’t want to keep it in our fridge at home as we store leftover food and dairy products. If I leave it out it might end up getting spoiled due to the fluctuating temperatures. 

Then I said to myself “either way I am planning to adorn you so let me just begin today and celebrate you longer.” 

The rose garland fits perfectly on Sathya Sai Baba. Now for the jasmine garland I unraveled the flowers from the box and held it up, however it was not connecting from either side of the photo. I was thinking now how do I make it big enough or at least long enough so to have it sitting comfortably below his waist. 

I found a cotton shoe lace and tied it to each end which fit perfectly as there was no hook or nail on the picture to hang anything. By the time everything was completed the time was 2:23pm. 

Saturday morning when I stepped inside our Swami room to light the lamp and offer my prayers I stood back in awe and was astounded. The garland had grown! I could not believe my eyes and immediately called my daughter to come up and see. I showed her a photo that I had taken after the garland was finished so I had a comparison to make. She also said “ohh my goodness it has become longer!”

Sunday; it became even longer. Monday was a little longer. Tuesday and Wednesday was the “grand finale” of this miracle and it had stopped at the head of shiva adorned with snakes.

My interpretation of this is that he is showing that Expansion is my life story, each one has a little more to give and make someone's life a little better than your comfort level.

Spread love amongst all whom you come across in your life regardless of your conditioning, upbringing, or past. Take a step forward and help everyone regardless of what they have done to you.

I was prompted to share this experience by a close friend. 

அட்சரமாலை | Aksharamalai | 100th Birthday Special Release | 100 Years of Sri Sathya Sai (https://youtu.be/6EwFvf5zfmU)

Friday- November 21st at 2:23pm

Saturday- November 22nd at 2:22pm

Saturday- November 22nd at 2:51pm

Sunday-November 23rd at 6:30am

Sunday- November 23rd at 12:02pm

Monday- November 24th at 7:01am

November 25th and 26 grand finale ended with garland resting on shiva’s head!!

AUM SRI SAI RAM 

Transition from physical plane to the Astral plane!!

                         AUm Sri Sai Ram ( November 8,2025)

                           Starting of Global Akhand Bhajan and Centennial celebrations of the Lord Sathya Sai Baba!!
 Vision is the highest level of communication between the devotee and the Loving Lord!

On January 13, 2024and January 30, 2024
I had a very clear vision of my own physical life coming to an end. He gave specific guidance.

I was lying in my bedroom and could see people milling in the hallway, looking for which room I was in. They went in and out of each room and finally made their way to the master bedroom. They entered but didn’t know what to say or do.

I was already dead—hovering around—able to see and hear everyone, but they couldn’t see me, except for my physical body lying on the bed.

The instructions to those who came to pay their final respects were:

PLEASE, NO CRYING. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SOME FOOD, AND ON YOUR WAY OUT, GO TO THE POOJA ROOM, ( ALTAR)TAKE THE BLESSINGS OF ALL THE GURUS AND THE LORD SATHYA SAI BABA,THEN LEAVE.

On January 30, 2023,( Vision) Time is only for the physical body, in the spirit form time is a fraction of time 2 weeks is just a few hours).My daughter told her mother, “I am going out before the hearse comes to take the body,” and opened the garage door. As the garage door lifted, the hearse was already backing up into the driveway.

The funeral director entered through the front door. I was trying to tell him to come upstairs. He couldn’t see me, but I could see and hear all the conversations. He stood at the bottom of the stairs, assessing how to bring the body down. We have a curved staircase and no landing.

Then he said, “I have been in this house before, and I know where the room is,” and made his way directly to the bedroom to take the body out.

In February 2022, I had donated my whole body to the medical school for teaching purposes—no elaborate rituals, funeral arrangements, or ceremonies.

We have to be useful to humanity while we are alive—and even at the end.

Shasti Poorthi 60th Birthday Celebration!!

 https://youtu.be/Onb6_bRJ0Bw?si=vUrMl8EMthwLMlyW 

Heart felt gratitude to our Beloved Mother, Father, Guru and Guide,

We are blessed, We are blessed, Sai baba is watching over us!!

In Indian culture, the 60th birthday, known as Shashtipoorthi or Sashtiapthapoorthi, is a significant milestone celebrated with elaborate rituals and festivities. It marks the completion of sixty years of life, 

Here's why it's celebrated:

• Transition to a new life phase:

  Hindu philosophy divides life into four stages (ashramas). The 60th birthday marks the transition from the householder phase (Grihastha Ashrama) to the hermitage phase (Vanaprastha Ashrama), where one focuses more on spiritual pursuits. 
• Rebirth and Renewal:

  The ceremony is seen as a symbolic rebirth, offering an opportunity to reflect on life's journey and set intentions for the future. 
• Gratitude and Blessings:

  It's a time to express gratitude to deities for blessings received and to seek continued good health, longevity, and well-being for the years ahead. 
• Family and Community Unity:

  The celebration brings together family and friends, strengthening bonds and celebrating cultural heritage. 
• Astrological Significance:

  Certain astrological alignments, like Jupiter and Saturn returning to the same zodiac sign after 60 years, are considered auspicious and add to the significance of this milestone. 
• Rituals and Ceremonies:

  The celebration includes various rituals like puja, homam, and abhishekam, performed by a priest to invoke blessings and seek divine grace. 
• Strengthening Marital Bonds:

  In some traditions, the ceremony involves a re-enactment of the wedding vows, symbolizing a renewal of the marital bond and a reaffirmation of commitment. 

  
  

Surya and Krishna are both meant for each other and such couples are a very rare combination of at most Love, respect, compassion and kindness above and beyond the call of humanity. Their entire family on both sides are all extremely simple, noble, pious and pure hearted. 

The celebration dates were all planned well in advance and greetings, invitation was sent out to family, friends, Sai fraternity to celebrate this memorable event.

Even though invitations are sent… it’s the Lord who decides who is going to be present to be a part of this ceremony. 

I had replied to Surya that I will try my level best to attend some part of the festivities all depending upon my health situation. For the past 4 months I’ve had innumerable challenges especially with my legs and unable to stand up, or walk.

Many tests, examination, X-ray, MRI, EMG and as couldn’t figure out I was advised to consult a specialist Neurologist.

The event was going to be a 3 day long.

June 28,2025 8:30-2:30 Sai Bhajans (60)

3pm-7:30pm Nama Sankeerthanam and Radha Kalyanam.

June 29th Rituals, sacred Abhishekam 7:30-2pm

June 30th Monday morning 8am-2 pm Homam and Sacred Snanam.

On June 28th Saturday I couldn’t move around and decided to watch the live stream and write AUm Sri Sai Ram. Swami directed me to attend the function at the end of the Bhajans session and stay to the end of Radha Kalyanam.

When I was going to take a shower got a phone call as the devotee didn’t have the correct Venue. I was actually listening to the Bhajans and when it stopped abruptly I knew that some one was trying to reach me. I could have ignored and gone with my task. All these are Swami’s signature to keep you on the track for the job that you’re given.

I didn’t know as to what time I would arrive at the event. I missed my direction and circled around twice before parking. When I walked in the hall it was the last song #60 Vel, Vel Muruga, Vetri Vel Murugan. He is our family deity Lord Subramaniya!!!

Absolutely thoroughly enjoyed the Radha Kalyanam.

Those who stayed behind for the Radha Kalyanam had a special event not announced prior to the event that it was Krishna Ji’s mother’s 90 th birthday and all the 4 brothers and sister performed Pada Pooja to culminate the event on Saturday night.

Sunday morning June 29th attended the event from 8am to 2pm.

Monday June 30th……. I had informed Surya well in advance that I will not be able to attend due to my Civic Duty as a citizen of the United States I have been informed that I will be a Juror for one week trial.

My heart was at the event but I had to go to the court.

Sairam, Today was the Final wedding Day ( 60th birthday celebration). I attended the Bhajans/ Nama Sankeerthanam on Saturday, Sunday morning rituals and Monday I had Jury Duty which needs Mandatory Service as a citizen of the country. I had mentioned to Krishna and Surya that I will not be able to attend due to the circumstances. In the morning I reported to the Court as specified by 8:30am

. The court clerk came at 9:15am and made a statement saying the rules were…… no one is allowed to leave the premises till 4.15pm. One hour for lunch 12:30-1:30pm. Today we have 2 trials and the attorneys will be picking the prospective jurors for each case, if you are excused from one trial you need to return back to the jury room and await to be called back for the next trial.  

I was doing my job of writing Aum Sri Sai Ram, and chanting Sai Gayatri and Gayatri japa. Many times the court will excuse the prospective jurors on basis of health or hardship. I was told by my spouse tell them about your health condition, my daughter don’t sit in one place keep moving around so you’re leg doesn’t become numb. All are valid reasons.

I said I am not going to say anything but the truth as the lord will decide what is best for me. If he wants me to stand up for righteous action against the law then I will follow.

 At 10:15am the clerk came to the podium and made an announcement “ We have never had a situation like this before in the court “.

The judge has released the entire group of 300 prospective jurors from their services and will not be called up for the next 3 years.

I was excited and went home quickly changed into the traditional clothes Dhoti, Angostram and walked in at 10:45am.

Every single person was extremely surprised to see me especially Surya. She later said “ In my heart I knew that you will not miss this function and Swami is going to come in your form to bless us on this special occasion “.

When the Sacred Kalasam water Abhishekam was to take place originally the priest requested all immediate family members ( large group). Then the assistant to the Priest, Hari called….Koushik ji please come forward and offer your prayers to the couple. Showers of love ❤️.

The sequence of events which happened in the past 3 days couldn’t have been planned so perfectly by any human.

Surrender unconditionally at the feet of the Beloved Lord and he will give you the best outcome.

Wishing Surya and Krishna a wonderful, healthy, happy and loving life together ahead to spread the glory of our Lord SATHYA SAI BABA.