From the sacred valleys of Jammu and Kashmir, where the Vitasta — the Sanskrit name for the Jhelum — flows, the love for Bhagawan transcends every geographical boundary. His devotees may be present in the northernmost reaches of the nation, but their hearts remain ever connected to Him.
The devotees of Jammu and Kashmir, who gathered at Prasanthi Nilayam for their first-ever Parthi Yatra and had also been rendering dedicated Prasanthi Seva, offered their gratitude to Bhagawan through devotional and musical offerings held this morning and evening. Today marked their first musical presentation as part of a Parthi Yatra, bringing the rich devotional traditions of their homeland to Sai Kulwant Hall.
The morning session, titled ‘Vitasta to Chitravati’, reflected the spirit of devotion, gratitude and surrender. The devotees expressed their joy at being able to serve in Bhagawan’s abode, while reflecting on how their pilgrimage was not merely a physical journey from the far north to Puttaparthi, but an inner journey — from longing to gratitude, and from gratitude to surrender.
The evening witnessed a special musical presentation titled ‘Suron Mein Prem, Hriday Mein Sai’. Through soulful Kashmiri and Dogri melodies, along with popular Sai devotional songs, the devotees brought the musical heritage of their homeland to the Divine Presence. Their melodies became a beautiful bridge between the cultural heritage of the northernmost part of India and the universal message of Bhagawan.
The presentation also became an occasion to recall Bhagawan’s own deep connection with the land. Bhagawan first visited Kashmir in 1957, reaching Srinagar on August 2 and spending 4 days amidst the people of the valley. More than two decades later, He returned to Jammu and Kashmir in June 1980, spending over a week in the region. His love for the people and the region left an enduring impression.
In his address, Dr M K Turki, State President, reflected on the two journeys of every pilgrimage — the journey of the feet and the journey of the heart. He also shared the organisation’s extensive service initiatives undertaken during the Centenary Year, demonstrating how Bhagawan’s message of love is translated into selfless service on the ground.
Through Narayana Seva, around 1.53 lakh people have been served, including patients and their attendants at the main hospital in Jammu, where food, tea and refreshments are regularly provided. Through the Amrit Kalash initiative, monthly dry-ration supplies have been provided to more than 2,100 families in villages and border areas who struggle to meet their basic food requirements. The organisation has also adopted a school supporting children with hearing and communication needs by providing monthly rice supplies, school uniforms, and other essentials. Winter relief initiatives reached 7,295 people in border areas through the distribution of blankets and warm clothing, while water-service initiatives provided drinking water and refreshments to those in need.
Thus, the Parthi Yatra of the devotees from Jammu and Kashmir became a beautiful confluence of seva, sadhana and sangeet, offering Bhagawan not merely their songs, but the love, service and devotion of their hearts.
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