NAVARATRI 2024 - DAY 3 (5/10/24) - Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Educare

Sairam. ‘Sthala Shuddhi Day’ was observed on the third day (5th Oct 2024) of the Navaratri festival celebrations on the theme ‘Kriya Shakti; Iccha Shakti; Jnana Shakti’ at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Educare, Chromepet. The events began with a special Nagar Sankirtan by the students and the staff in the early morning spreading the Divine vibrations outside the campus. During Navaratri Pravachan in the assembly, Sri Thyagarajan, PGT addressed the importance of ‘Sthala Shuddhi’ – Outer cleanliness as the first step to please the divinity. He narrated a Swami’s appearance at a Sai school in Hong Kong just to appreciate the level of cleanliness maintained in the school’s lavatory section. Further, he elaborated that outer and inner cleanliness are interconnected. As we have various tools, liquids, substances, etc. available to make outer cleanliness, Japam and Dyanam are the tools to make our minds and hearts clean without any strain or pollution. Master Sreyas Samanta, class X continued the pravachan on the topic stating the importance of Sadhanas like Nagar Sankirtan, and Veda chanting for improving the positive vibrations on the environment. He narrated about the forming of the Bhajan group by Bhagawan at His small age to thwart away the cholera spread in the village. Even during COVID-19, the Krimi nashini mantra from the Vedas safe-guarded all. Hence, we must perform our Sadhans sincerely to maintain both inner and outer cleanliness.
It was followed by a fabulous role-play presentation by the class I-B children, as a part of Navaratri Chaturya, on the importance of mathematics in daily life and the need to have a desire to excel in Mathematics. The role play ended with a beautiful group singing of a rhyme on the significance of mathematics. Then, a mesmerizing dance presentation on the beauty of Hindi language was performed by the class I-B tiny tots. A colourful dance performance by the class II children for the popular patriotic song ‘Sare jahan se acha…’ charmed the audience. Correspondent Sri S.Loganathan felicitated all the students who performed during the Navaratri Chaturya. The morning events concluded with Mangala Arathi.
In the evening, as a part of the Navaratri Sangeetham, Sister G.Sai Geetha from Sai Swaras, a disciple of Smt. I.S. Kavitha Murali presented a serene Carnatic vocal rendition, accompanied by the Mridangam by Sri Aravind, SSSIE Alumnus. The interactive rendition comprising of the popular Tyagaraja Keerthanas and other Carnatic pieces was liked by all. The presentation of a Sai Bhajan medley in the end shifted the audience to the proximity of Bhagawan. The artists were felicitated by Correspondent Sri S.Loganathan. Sairam.