Sri GangadharA Bhat re-aligns alike
with central trust
after turbulence with members of lok seva trust
ALIKE APOLOGISES TO SWAMI, SEEKS HIS FORGIVENESS
and PLEDGES TO BE AT THE LOTUS FEET
FOR EVER AND EVER
Thousands of devotees from far and wide came to express their solidarity to Mr. GB.
Their only desire and appeal to MDH group was as follows:
"Please don't take us away from Swami. We don't believe in Subtle Swami. Let us part ways as brothers. Alike will remain where Alike is now and MDH will remain where it is now. They are hundreds of miles apart.
Let us amicably and respectably part ways. We want to have Alike campus to ourselves. We don't want to interfere nor come in the way of Muddenahalli. Please let us administer ourselves. Alike will have its own independent existence without any thing to do with MDH institution.
In spite of parting ways, our mutual respect will always exist. Neither Alike nor MDH is any way superior to each other. They are two brothers. Both should be allowed to have their own space and their own respect.
Alike requests and prays to Narasimha Murthy not to interfere in Alike and to respect the tyagajeevis who worked for 50 years in Alike. Gangadharanna (GB) joined Alike in his 20s. Narasimha Murthy and others also will grow old. Either now or in future nobody should be disrespected. Gangadharanna's respect and position should not be interfered with.
Sri. Mahendra Hegde, Sri. Ramanand and Sri. Sanjeev Shetty are also most welcome to Alike and they don't need to fear for their safety as we have been hearing some rumours that they have a fear of coming back to Alike. You have been a part of Alike and you will always be a part of Alike. You are most welcome.
We all owe our existence to Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Let Him alone guide us. Let us settle this issue in a most brotherly manner"
Several heavy hearts echoed the above sentiments in unison today at Alike. May Swami bring peace on Loka Seva Institutions. Here are few photos taken in today's venue in Alike. The support for Mr. GB and also to restore the sanctity of Alike institution is very clear from these photos where the main hall is full, corridors are full and extra tents had to be put up, outside the hall to accommodate the thousands of devotees.
Their only desire and appeal to MDH group was as follows:
"Please don't take us away from Swami. We don't believe in Subtle Swami. Let us part ways as brothers. Alike will remain where Alike is now and MDH will remain where it is now. They are hundreds of miles apart.
Let us amicably and respectably part ways. We want to have Alike campus to ourselves. We don't want to interfere nor come in the way of Muddenahalli. Please let us administer ourselves. Alike will have its own independent existence without any thing to do with MDH institution.
In spite of parting ways, our mutual respect will always exist. Neither Alike nor MDH is any way superior to each other. They are two brothers. Both should be allowed to have their own space and their own respect.
Alike requests and prays to Narasimha Murthy not to interfere in Alike and to respect the tyagajeevis who worked for 50 years in Alike. Gangadharanna (GB) joined Alike in his 20s. Narasimha Murthy and others also will grow old. Either now or in future nobody should be disrespected. Gangadharanna's respect and position should not be interfered with.
Sri. Mahendra Hegde, Sri. Ramanand and Sri. Sanjeev Shetty are also most welcome to Alike and they don't need to fear for their safety as we have been hearing some rumours that they have a fear of coming back to Alike. You have been a part of Alike and you will always be a part of Alike. You are most welcome.
We all owe our existence to Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Let Him alone guide us. Let us settle this issue in a most brotherly manner"
Several heavy hearts echoed the above sentiments in unison today at Alike. May Swami bring peace on Loka Seva Institutions. Here are few photos taken in today's venue in Alike. The support for Mr. GB and also to restore the sanctity of Alike institution is very clear from these photos where the main hall is full, corridors are full and extra tents had to be put up, outside the hall to accommodate the thousands of devotees.
honest and humble testimony of Gangadhara bhat
In this honest and humble testimony of Gangadhara Bhat, he states how he was manipulated by Narasimhamurthy and others. He exposes the lies of Narasimhamurthy, Madhusudan Naidu and C. Srinivas.
Mr Gangadhara Bhat is the leading elder in Alike campus. He was manipulated and used by Narasimha Murthy to commit the crime of illegal appropriation of the Muddenahalli campus, going against Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s will and legal document (the Deed of Sathya Sai Loka Seva Trust, today call Muddenahalli).
Now revered Gangadharanna comes out with the truth. Please read the attached certified copy of the affidavit filed by Shri Gangadhar Bhat attesting to the long list of falsehoods and fabrications put forward by the Muddenahalli group.
Remember, this is the second time that a statement about Madhusudhan's fraudulent claims has surfaced in official documents. The first time was in the Nigerian police report. Many more will come when Swami wills. Swami is the truth and HE shall never fail.
Jai Sai Ram
Mr Gangadhara Bhat is the leading elder in Alike campus. He was manipulated and used by Narasimha Murthy to commit the crime of illegal appropriation of the Muddenahalli campus, going against Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s will and legal document (the Deed of Sathya Sai Loka Seva Trust, today call Muddenahalli).
Now revered Gangadharanna comes out with the truth. Please read the attached certified copy of the affidavit filed by Shri Gangadhar Bhat attesting to the long list of falsehoods and fabrications put forward by the Muddenahalli group.
Remember, this is the second time that a statement about Madhusudhan's fraudulent claims has surfaced in official documents. The first time was in the Nigerian police report. Many more will come when Swami wills. Swami is the truth and HE shall never fail.
Jai Sai Ram
Gangadhara Bhat's affidavit against manipulators
of loka seva trust
"Sri Gangadharanna is the rarest gem in Sai world!"
"Thrown out of the (Lok Seva) Trust, police sent to evict him in middle of the night, and now funds for the institution in Alike are frozen to extract revenge on all failures by the ‘fraud squad’ of Muddenahalli, humiliating the devoted thyagajeevis and without a care for the thousands of students, will that ever be an act of our dear Swamy? Never!!!"
- Chiran Basnet
(Alike and SSSIHL Alumnus)
Saint Kabirdas praised the Guru thus:
गुरु गोबिंद दोऊ खड़े, का के लागूं पाय।
बलिहारी गुरु आपणे, गोबिंद दियो मिलाय॥
When Guru (Teacher) and Govind (God) stand together,
Whose Feet do I bow first?
Indeed I will bow to the Feet of my Guru first, the Guru who showed me God.
गुरु गोबिंद दोऊ खड़े, का के लागूं पाय।
बलिहारी गुरु आपणे, गोबिंद दियो मिलाय॥
When Guru (Teacher) and Govind (God) stand together,
Whose Feet do I bow first?
Indeed I will bow to the Feet of my Guru first, the Guru who showed me God.
Sri Madiyal Narayan Bhat Anna and Sri Gangadharanna have been the epitome of Guru, the rarest ones, whom Sant Kabirdas extols us to bow first. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to study at Sri Sathya Sai Loka Seva Trust school at Alike will unequivocally tell the world that we students have received more than mere material education. The loving personality and sweet smile of Sri Gangadharanna that springs forth out of the divine fountain in his pure heart is a Blessing we students can proudly claim to be among our lives most beautiful memories and benedictions.
In my 24 years of life at the Lotus Feet of Swamy in Puttaparthy, I have had one wonderful observation. There are few devotees who Swamy loves dearly. You can see the twinkle in Swamy's Divine Eyes and sweetness of love oozing out when He approaches the person. There is another very, very, very rare category of devotees who Swamy respects. Not out of the devotees position in life, but due to the dignity, conduct and spiritual evolvement the devotee epitomises. Sri Gangadhar Anna is the only person I have had the fortune to witness, year after year in Swamy's interactions, the only person Swamy indeed, respected and loved dearly as well.
Thank you Gangadharanna for your love and blessings, for being a Guru whose conduct inspires us all to walk towards Godliness.
Sairam,
Chiran
In my 24 years of life at the Lotus Feet of Swamy in Puttaparthy, I have had one wonderful observation. There are few devotees who Swamy loves dearly. You can see the twinkle in Swamy's Divine Eyes and sweetness of love oozing out when He approaches the person. There is another very, very, very rare category of devotees who Swamy respects. Not out of the devotees position in life, but due to the dignity, conduct and spiritual evolvement the devotee epitomises. Sri Gangadhar Anna is the only person I have had the fortune to witness, year after year in Swamy's interactions, the only person Swamy indeed, respected and loved dearly as well.
Thank you Gangadharanna for your love and blessings, for being a Guru whose conduct inspires us all to walk towards Godliness.
Sairam,
Chiran
The following is the Divine Discourse where Swamy speaks
about [one of] His finest devotee, an inspiration to all of us:
Sri Gangadharanna
about [one of] His finest devotee, an inspiration to all of us:
Sri Gangadharanna
"Dedication and Devotion of Gangadhara Bhat"
Bhagavan's Divine Discourse in Kannada
on the occasion of Silver Jubilee Celebrations
of Sri Sathya Sai Loka Seva Institutions (Alike and Muddenahalli)
in Sai Kulwant Hall, Prasanthi Nilayam
27th January 2004
on the occasion of Silver Jubilee Celebrations
of Sri Sathya Sai Loka Seva Institutions (Alike and Muddenahalli)
in Sai Kulwant Hall, Prasanthi Nilayam
27th January 2004
Let us talk about Alike now. Alike was also handed over to Me along with Muddenahalli school. It is not near but far from here. It is not possible to personally go there quite often. That does not mean that I don't like to go there. They have been praying for My coming to Alike for so many years. Especially on one particular occasion, Gangadhara Bhat pressed Me so much that I had no option but to yield to his intense prayers. He, in fact, said, "Swami, we are getting old. Once at least You should come to our village. You are our Redeemer. You have to grant us salvation." He prostrated and intensely prayed to Me. I finally yielded to his feelings and emotions. At once I rented a helicopter and went there. You must know why I had to hurry to Alike. Gangadhara Bhat's prayer came straight from his heart.
Even now, except Gangadhara Bhat, there is no one who can shoulder that great responsibility and lead the institution towards progress. That is why I said to him, "Gangadhara Bhat, you must stay there only. You remain there as My reflection. For every action, there is a reflection, reaction and resound. You have to conduct yourself in such a way that your words should reflect My views. You must have a feeling that the places you go about are the ones Swami has already trodden. While carrying out your duty, do it with a feeling that it is in fact Swami personally doing it. You must not leave the institution." After I told him firmly, Gangadhara Bhat took up the assignment as per Swami's command and marched along by putting his heart and soul in all the duties he performed. Right now both the institutions are making good progress. Seeing them itself gives Me great pleasure and happiness. Now they are developing at a quick pace. What you saw there yesterday, you will not see it now. Growth is rapid there. It has become possible because of the efforts of the dedicated teachers. Understand the Real Meaning of Educare.
Even now, except Gangadhara Bhat, there is no one who can shoulder that great responsibility and lead the institution towards progress. That is why I said to him, "Gangadhara Bhat, you must stay there only. You remain there as My reflection. For every action, there is a reflection, reaction and resound. You have to conduct yourself in such a way that your words should reflect My views. You must have a feeling that the places you go about are the ones Swami has already trodden. While carrying out your duty, do it with a feeling that it is in fact Swami personally doing it. You must not leave the institution." After I told him firmly, Gangadhara Bhat took up the assignment as per Swami's command and marched along by putting his heart and soul in all the duties he performed. Right now both the institutions are making good progress. Seeing them itself gives Me great pleasure and happiness. Now they are developing at a quick pace. What you saw there yesterday, you will not see it now. Growth is rapid there. It has become possible because of the efforts of the dedicated teachers. Understand the Real Meaning of Educare.
Selfless Service is Real Penance
At this juncture, I would like to say something more about Gangadhara Bhat. He was Narayana Bhat's trusted follower and a dependable person. He was verily his right hand. Once Narayana Bhat said to him, "Gangadhara Bhat! Serve sincerely for the well-being of the institution. Whenever you run into difficulty, pray to Bhagavan Sathya Sai. Then He will personally take care of you all." From that day onwards till today Gangadhara Bhat has fully depended on Swami. He has unshakeable faith in Swami. Swami is his Paramatma. He firmly believes that Sai Paramatma will lead him. He has such a feeling of surrender. He performs his duties with devotion and dedication. He is working sincerely for the progress of both Alike and Muddenahalli institutions. In fact, they have flourished under his honest leadership. I went to Alike two years ago (in 2002). I was wonderstruck on seeing the total transformation of Alike. When I went to Alike for the first time in 1979, there were only a few small buildings. Now Alike has become a town. That itself is not greatness. Its greatness lies in its inner strength. Mere buildings will not suffice. People construct expensive houses and tall buildings in towns and cities. They consider their houses as everything. They don't have purity of heart. Their hearts brim with evil thoughts and evil schemes. Such men do not understand the love principle. Purity in thought, word and - deed are a basic requisite for man.
Thus, Gangadhara Bhat has been running the organization braving all hardships and unpleasant situations. Once he said to Me, "Swami, it is not possible for me to manage all the affairs effectively. I am getting old. It requires both physical and - mental strength. Swami, I request You earnestly to appoint any good person who will manage everything very well." As a matter of fact, all are good in My view. No one is bad. People think that they are bad. That is all. It is their feeling only. Badness exists in our thoughts. As love is in everyone, all are good. I said to Gangadhara Bhat: "Don't leave your post. You remain in the same position. Do not worry. I will always help you and lead you. I will look after everything."
My words gave him courage and confidence. He has been continuing his work with enthusiasm. Where can he go if he relinquishes the post? He will have to go somewhere else and do Thapas (penance). What is penance? Simply spending time, doing nothing is not penance. Simply sitting at a place and reciting "Rama, Rama, Krishna, Krishna" is also not penance. Real penance lies in doing good work constantly, having good thoughts always and developing good qualities in oneself. Leaving one's home, going to forest, doing Shirshasana (standing on one's head) and publicizing, "I am doing penance", is not at all penance. It is indeed false penance. Foster love in your heart; talk lovingly; do all work with love. Be in love. This is real penance. "
Thus, Gangadhara Bhat has been running the organization braving all hardships and unpleasant situations. Once he said to Me, "Swami, it is not possible for me to manage all the affairs effectively. I am getting old. It requires both physical and - mental strength. Swami, I request You earnestly to appoint any good person who will manage everything very well." As a matter of fact, all are good in My view. No one is bad. People think that they are bad. That is all. It is their feeling only. Badness exists in our thoughts. As love is in everyone, all are good. I said to Gangadhara Bhat: "Don't leave your post. You remain in the same position. Do not worry. I will always help you and lead you. I will look after everything."
My words gave him courage and confidence. He has been continuing his work with enthusiasm. Where can he go if he relinquishes the post? He will have to go somewhere else and do Thapas (penance). What is penance? Simply spending time, doing nothing is not penance. Simply sitting at a place and reciting "Rama, Rama, Krishna, Krishna" is also not penance. Real penance lies in doing good work constantly, having good thoughts always and developing good qualities in oneself. Leaving one's home, going to forest, doing Shirshasana (standing on one's head) and publicizing, "I am doing penance", is not at all penance. It is indeed false penance. Foster love in your heart; talk lovingly; do all work with love. Be in love. This is real penance. "
Here is a diary of the silver jubilee celebrations
of the sri sathya sai lok seva institutions,
held in kulwant hall on january 27, 2004
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