Sai Ram,
I finally arrived in Thailand at Chiang Rai where the Ati Rudram Maha Yagna is going to be held from June 6 to 12. My first impressions were wonderful. People were friendly and helpful.
At the airport in Chiang Mai I was amazed at how helpful customs and visa people were. They went out of their way. Also, near the luggage claim area free Sims cards were given which were empty and had to be topped off.
We stopped at a very small vegetarian restaurant about 5 minutes away. People were very nice.
The 3 hour plus ride to Chiang Rai was pleasant. The road was four lanes most of the way with beautiful scenery.
I am now at the site of the yagna where I will be for the next 3 weeks.
In the evening, we went to Mae Sai next to the border of Myanmar (Burma). Many foreigners come here to cross into Myanmar to get an extension of their visa. We visited a Baba family which seemed to be the only one in town. A few months ago there was an earthquake nearby in Myanmar. Their beautiful 4 story house remained intact although it suffered some damage. One gets the impression that the entire house would have been destroyed if it wasn’t for Baba’s grace.
The big news from Prasanthi is the reason that I am writing so soon is that the construction of the Maha Samadhi will start on May 27th and will continue for about 6 weeks. There will be no viewing during this period. Baba’s chair and footstool will be placed in front of the verandah. Rudram and bhajans will continue as usual.
The Maha Samadhi will be built according to Vedic instructions and tradition. The announcement did not mention anything about the statue.
Great news - the Wish Fulfilling tree remained intact although damaged. It was originally reported that it was destroyed or that only a small part of it remained. But as you can see from the pictures, a large portion of the tree remained.
SEEMA
I finally arrived in Thailand at Chiang Rai where the Ati Rudram Maha Yagna is going to be held from June 6 to 12. My first impressions were wonderful. People were friendly and helpful.
At the airport in Chiang Mai I was amazed at how helpful customs and visa people were. They went out of their way. Also, near the luggage claim area free Sims cards were given which were empty and had to be topped off.
We stopped at a very small vegetarian restaurant about 5 minutes away. People were very nice.
The 3 hour plus ride to Chiang Rai was pleasant. The road was four lanes most of the way with beautiful scenery.
I am now at the site of the yagna where I will be for the next 3 weeks.
In the evening, we went to Mae Sai next to the border of Myanmar (Burma). Many foreigners come here to cross into Myanmar to get an extension of their visa. We visited a Baba family which seemed to be the only one in town. A few months ago there was an earthquake nearby in Myanmar. Their beautiful 4 story house remained intact although it suffered some damage. One gets the impression that the entire house would have been destroyed if it wasn’t for Baba’s grace.
The big news from Prasanthi is the reason that I am writing so soon is that the construction of the Maha Samadhi will start on May 27th and will continue for about 6 weeks. There will be no viewing during this period. Baba’s chair and footstool will be placed in front of the verandah. Rudram and bhajans will continue as usual.
The Maha Samadhi will be built according to Vedic instructions and tradition. The announcement did not mention anything about the statue.
Great news - the Wish Fulfilling tree remained intact although damaged. It was originally reported that it was destroyed or that only a small part of it remained. But as you can see from the pictures, a large portion of the tree remained.
SEEMA
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