Report
by Sri H.V.Prasad
Sri
Swamiji visited Malaysia from 27th March to 5th April 2001. The devotees
in Malaysia were overjoyed with the visit and gave a warm welcome
in the new KLIA Airport. Upon arrival in the Kuala Lumpur Ashrama
at 11 PM, Sri Swamiji spoke for about 20 minutes and expressed concern
over the recent disturbances in Kuala Lumpur over ethnic issues. Sri
Swamiji said it was the love for alcohol that was making people lose
their sense of judgment and purpose and urges people to give up drinking
alcoholic beverages. Hundreds of people there came forward and gave
their commitment.
On
31st March, Saturday, a Music for Meditation and Healing concert was
held in Dewan Sivik auditorium.
Dato Seri Samy Velu, Minister for public works, Government of Malaysia
presided and lit the inaugural lamp. He also released the Malaysian
edition of the new album "Inner Self". Speaking on the occasion
he recalled his association with Jnana Bodha Sabha since early 80s
and his phenomenal raise in the community, which he attributed to
the Blessings of Sri Swamiji.
Dr.L.Subramaniam
was the guest violinist. In the concert Sri Swamiji extensively played
the Raga Varam and the Bhajan Shankaram Shankaram. After the concert
was over Sri Jeyachandran, Secretary of Jnana Bodha Sabha offered
flower crown and Mala to Sri Swamiji. Sri Swamiji materialized a Golden
Navaratna Mala to Dr.L.Subramaniam. Sri Swamiji was accompanied in
the concert by Jaitra Varanasi, Mani (harmonium), Chandan Kumar (great
grand son of legendery violinist of Mysore, Sri T.Chowdaiah) on flute,
Shankar Ramesh on mridangam and Mahesh on Tabla.
On
2nd April, Rama Navami was celebrated with Rama Puja and Rama Taraka
Homa.
On
3rd April, Sri Swamiji visited Sarawak state of Malaysia and camped
in the house of Dr.C.S.Venkatesh and blessed many people who had come
for Darshan. Sri Swamiji enjoyed the lush greenery and thick jungles
of the Malaysian state. . Sri Swamiji had a peaceful boat ride on
the Sarawak river and witnessed the gorgeous sun set on the South
China sea.
Sri
Swamiji also visited the traditional village and was explained about
the history and tradition of the Sarawak region.
Enroute to India Sri Swamiji was in Singapore for some days and on
Sunday, 8th April and performed Sri Chakra Puja and Blessed many there.
Sri Guru
Datta