Any one who would have taken a walk behind the ashram shopping center premises, about a year ago would be surprised and awe struck to see the present situation of those tiny sheds which were mainly accommodating Indian devotees coming to Parthi. They were just open halls with no bed or cot.
The sheds (halls) were small and could hardly accommodate 70 people. Devotees had to sleep on the floor and yes, there was hardly any one complaining because this is also one kind of PENANCE and for Swami we devotees can AFFORD that little bit of INCONVENIENCE... But for our Mother Sai that little bit of INCONVENIENCE did put Him in a bit of INCONVENIENCE which now has paved way to beautiful 3 storied dormitory complex.
Swami blessed these dormitories with His divine presence on the 11th of Septmeber around 6:30 pm. This was a moment of pride and immense satisfaction to those work force who were blessed give a hand to this divine manifestation. How fortunate it is to be blessed to build on of Swami's projects. This boon would be given only to those humble Vanaras who helped Sri Rama to built the bridge across the ocean to reach Lanka.
Many of the work men, were from the states of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Rajasthan and so on. For many it was their first time to Parthi. Many were so busy that they only had darshan once or twice. For some it was their first darshan, when Lord Himself came to bless them.
By Swami's 85th Birthday, all the 10 dormitories would be funtional which will accommodate 5000+ devotees.
This will give a big relief to devotees who can't afford accommodation outside the mandir. More over, many devotees prefer to stay within the ashram premises, to enjoy that DIVINE ENERGY that is there in this Holy land.
This year is also a very unique as large part of India celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi and the holy Ramzan the same day. Very interesting thing to notice here. Muslim brothers and sisters celebrate Ramzan only after seeing the moon. Where as, Many hindus would not prefer to see this particular moon, which comes on the Ganesh Chaturthi day. Many Hindus feel seeing this moon will bring bad luck to them.
They will get more blame than fame . Well its all part of His divine play!!! Religions are many but God is one..
With Pranams at the Lotus feet of our beloved Lord,
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