Speech of HH Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji – Brahmotsava and Birthday Celebrations Day 1 – May 24, 2015 – Nada Mantapam, Mysore
Sri Maha Ganapataye Namaha
Sri Saraswatyai Namaha
Sripada Vallabha
Narasimha Saraswati
Sri Guru Dattatreyaya Namaha
OM namo Venkatesaya Namaha
Twice a day have darshan of Lord Sri Datta Venkateswara during these special days of Brahmotsavam. Nadotsavam (anniversary of Nada Mantapa), and also the Birthday of your Sadguru you are celebrating. Today Lord Subrahmanya also came. Joined us because of Shashti and we did Kavadi Seva and Abhishekam. He also wanted to join our celebrations. In the middle, Hanuman also came and joined us, with the Mass Hanuman Chalisa Parayana in the Nada Mantapa today along with all the Matru Mandali groups of Mysore.
Normally we go to the temple. We wait at the door and pray for darshan. Here, the temple has come to us. Here in Kali Yuga, Subrahmanya, Hanuman, and Datta Venkataswara have come to you walking, including your Sadguru in the form of Nada with a bhajan singing program. Deeksha was given today to the Ritviks, the scholars who will conduct the rituals for the Brahmotsavam.
Facebook account and Facebook Page are different. ‘Like’ a page. Then it becomes yours. You are free to go and like any post or photo posted there on that page. Normal facebook accounts are only for accepted friends. Pages are public. Open to a worldwide audience.
Gss Puttu Gam is only for a limited audience. Only make friends with those you know, on Facebook. 40 friends, or 20, or even Swamiji alone is good. Yesterday Bala Datta kids explained about SGS Facebook Pages but only in Kannada and English. Now I explain in Telugu.
In the world that 3 Lakhs Likes came to Trinidad Hanuman photo, is unheard of. Buddhists, Chinese, Muslims, all are Liking. Different comments, for one photo posted by Swamiji. Earlier, quotes were there with pictures. Now, only photos are posted. So many feelings are generated in the minds of the viewers. Poetry is written also, even in Telugu, inspired by the photos. People wonder what to write. Pondering even by children. Mental transformation is occurring because of looking at these powerful photographs.
Jaitra never used Facebook before. Now after much scolding, he also has became addicted.
Hanuman photo from Trinidad. 56 Lakhs views. 7000 shares Swamiji is standing at the feet of Hanuman.
Today’s photo posted one hour ago got 2900 likes in one hour. Those who do not view, like, and comment, are unlucky. Throw away in the sewer your mobile phones, and break a coconut, saying good riddance. Get rid of Sani by that act. Or else, place your useless mobile phones on railway tracks. Give me and I will grind them to pulp and throw them in the fire pit.
Today’s photo showing Swamiji in waters, it is not Snana, bathing. Not Jalaka, not having fun splashing in water. It is serious. A test for the devotees. Where? What country? Datta Peetham or Puttu gam Facebook Pages have posted this photo before. Those who have viewed will know.
Type ‘Sri’ on Google and you see Swamiji’s name come up at once.
Hanuman is needed for everyone. This photo of Bengaluru Karyasiddhi Hanuman got 44 lakhs views, 2.6 Lakhs Likes. It is in the top ten along with Trinidad Hanuman. So far. Mysuru Hanuman must win when that photo is posted. Maybe tomorrow or the day after. Anyone got 108th Like? Difficult to get that prize. 21 lakhs Likes, and 4 Lakhs views for Swamiji with flute photo. Better to Like on computer than clap here.
Why photos? They speak. No need for mouth. Europeans came from seeing photos of Swamiji only. We see something. Latest photos are strange.
Brazil photo. Very rare, never saw like this, such huge amethyst crystal. I stood on a stool to be in the middle of the two tall pieces. One coconut amethyst 10-12 ft high. May come to our museum sometime. You can Like and comment on old photos also. Mysore Dattatreya, Kalagnisamana. Was posted before. 30 Lakhs views. 2 Lakhs likes. Hyacinth Macaws, the four parrots, blue swans. Almost extinct species. 6.8 Lakhs views. 47,000 likes Hanuman from Sydney. Painting by an artist. Oil painting. Swamiji is sitting on Hanuman’s hands. Hanuman is listening to Swamiji’s singing. Guru sitting behind the disciple. Jaitra before never touched facebook. But on this photo, he wrote a good comment. ‘Nadopasana anchula veligedu Sachchidanandapu deepamma’
Trying to get that painting. Wonderful picture. Bahaii temple program. Datta needs all religions. 60,800 likes. 1000 Comments.
JDRC is watching on livestream. Go to gss Puttugam page and like and comment. You are doing Hanuman Chalisa Parayan. Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi devotees are chanting. My mind is there and my blessings. Brahmotsava day. Auspicious day. Daily witness all the live programs on Yogasangeeta. Participate in the photo competition. Write your feelings, don’t miss this opportunity. Venkateswara and Hanumanta are on my either side here.
1,17,000 count for the Matru mandali chant today here at Nada Mantapa, of Hanuman Chalisa.
2 billion count finished. 5 more billion needed. Any language. Chant alone or with soundcloud.
Big project. We will announce. Hanuman Yuga. Next brahma is Hanuman. Need to protect this earth. She is crying. Sun God also. Nine planets are also upset. Calculations. People doubt. No satisfaction. Need good knowledge. Protection. Hanuma must protect.
Afraid of calamities like Tsunamis, Wars, small or big. Suffering. Pray to Hanuma. Chant. Hanuman Chalisa. DRC, I am there with you always. Bless you. I want to test the new microphones. From tomorrow. Different, nice programs. We should give Sadguru treats for His birthday and not make Swamiji work, like tie rakshas, sing bhajans, do pujas. Let Him enjoy playing with birds and animals. Bala Swamiji will do the pujas. I used to be afraid of Birthday Celebrations because of more work, more responsibilities and strain. Pada pujas. Cannot hear what they are saying or what they speak because they speak softly, afraid that others may listen. I cannot hear. They get deceived thinking I am listening. I cannot hear. Pray in your mind. That is best. They tell me all unimportant things, like, we renovated the house, painted the walls. We fed idlis to relatives at Pelli choopulu, matchmaking get together. I do not need to hear such details. Small talk. Avoid it. Gas is over in the cylinder in the kitchen. You have gas within you. No problem. Eat more Dal items if you need to generate more gas.
Bhajans: Dattamasraye, Palaya Govinda, Alandu Alandu vaa vaa Adjust in your rooms assigned to you. Do not wake up at 3 am to bathe. The parrots get disturbed with all the noise. Do not waste water. Keep bathrooms clean. Take care of footwear. Do not leave here and there. They get stolen. Two people lost their phones. We kept hidden cameras. We caught some thieves. Take care of children and old people.
We will continue with programs. 9 am Sri Chakra puja. In the evening a 4 violin concert. Rare event. Mysore brothers and Ganesh and Kumaresh. First time such a Sangeeta seva offered to Swamiji with all four artists playing together. Always wear a photo ID given by Ashrama. Get one made if you do not have. Wear around the neck. Very good if you do, for identification. Get replacement card for entry into Nada Mantapa. Conserve water. There is shortage. Those who registered earlier for Guinness certificate in Tenali for participation, may collect.
Took MMS 40 member team to Singapore and Malaysia. Never washed clothes. Took enough clothes with them. Do the same here. We store water but still it gets exhausted. Use less water for bath and avoid washing clothes.
In California, they sell oxygen. Air is polluted. At beaches they sell. They wear on the back, canisters of air. Maybe tomorrow they will sell light. We must protect nature. Do not spit. Many walk barefoot. If your spit is stepped on by others, you lose 10 years of life span. Clean up everywhere. This ashram is Swamiji’s body. Do not litter. So not throw Chocolate and Candy wrappers. Close taps/faucets. Turn off lights. Do not leave children alone in rooms. Must not make them cry. Do not cross the main road, to eat oily snacks, or to drink dirty tea and coffee, or get vadas and bajjis. Matru Mandali supplies idli dosa, coffee and tea right here, inside the ashram.
SGS hospital will not supply diabetes medicines. Datta Kriya Yoga classes begin at 6 am in English and Telugu.
Someone asked the doctor for headache medicines. Do not ring up the hospital. Purchase in medical shop. Bring medical records to specify what medications are taken. Not all supplies are available here. Hospital ID cards you must bring to camps. Notices are posted. When we travel we carry medical history. In USA they are very strict. Fainting. Reason must be diagnosed. Difficult to guess whether it is due to indigestion, sugar complaint, or fits. Date of birth and medical history are required Do not depend on Swamiji for everything. Do your part. You cannot eat an iron tool, you cannot even swallow a whole laddu.
Kayena vachaa…
Sri Guru Datta
Compiled by Smt Hira Duvvuri