July 14, 2025
In a moving celebration that blended cultural heritage with the deepest devotion, devotees from the twin islands of Trinidad and Tobago offered a unique instrumental presentation titled To Love, With Love, From Love. The performance was more than just an offering—it was an outpouring of gratitude and reverence for Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, marking their return to His divine abode after a long gap of one and a half decades.
The group last visited Prasanthi Nilayam in 2010 during the grand 85th Birthday celebrations. Now, with the rare good fortune of participating in the historic Centenary Year of the Advent, they undertook an arduous journey—sailing across the Atlantic Ocean for over 40 hours—to place their love at His Lotus Feet.
Recollecting some pleasant memories during earlier visits, Mr Terry Maharaj (President, Trinidad & Tobago, SSSGC) recalled how Swami Himself once remarked during an interview that “Tobago” means “To Baba Go,” a sweet and divine play on words that seemed to perfectly capture the spirit of this pilgrimage. Indeed, the islands are nothing less than jewels of Swami’s creation, and their devotees radiated the same beauty in their soulful music. It was particularly poignant that nearly 40% of the devotees were visiting Prasanthi Nilayam for the very first time. Their faces glowed with the joy of finally beholding the sanctified precincts they had cherished in their hearts for years.
The ensemble mesmerised the audience with the melodious resonance of their national instruments—the iconic steel pan drums—whose warm, vibrant tones created an atmosphere at once festive and devotional. As they performed a delightful array of well-known Sai bhajans along with the Caribbean National Anthem, the rhythms seemed to dance in the air, touching every heart present in Sai Kulwant Hall. Adding to the splendour, even moko jumbies—towering stilt-walkers from their island traditions—swayed gracefully in the backdrop, while the Indian tricolour and the flags of Trinidad and Tobago waved proudly side by side, symbolising unity in diversity.
This offering was not merely a musical presentation; it was a testament to the power of love—love that transcends oceans and continents, love that unites diverse cultures, and love that ultimately finds its fulfilment in God. Through their instruments, these dedicated devotees proclaimed to the world that no distance is too great, no effort too daunting, when the destination is the Lord Himself. Their music was an eloquent reminder that to love, with love, from love, is truly the highest path.
