To All my brothers and Sisters of the Sai Family,

Sai Ram to all of you!

We are indeed going through very difficult times which are unprecedented. Our only solace and strength is the power of Swami within each one of us. We all realise that He indeed resides in the hearts of each one of us. We are on the anvil of the Aradhana Diwas and our hearts are yearning to be at Prasanthi Nilayam and unfortunately we cannot do so this year. I am sure we are not helpless as Swami always told us that the true reflection of the beautiful Prashanthi Nilayam is also in the hearts of each one of us. Let us all be there at Prasanthi Nilayam in spirit.

It is therefore a great opportunity to observe the Aradhana Diwas in the Sanctum Santorum of our hearts in the company of our entire family at home. Let’s all do so on the 24th of April, 2020 in all our homes.

Let us bring in the routine of Prasanthi Nilayam in the Prasanthi Nilayam of our hearts.

Let’s start the day with Omkaram and Suprabhatam at home with all family members.

Let’s then follow it up with our personal prayer and meditation routine and the reading of some Vahini with all members present as a family study circle. Thereafter offer our family Bhajans to Swami for at least 30 mins. Fill the day with sharing and caring with the family members. If possible let’s start the routine of “Narayan Seva” by trying to feed at least one person, maybe the watchman or the service provider or the sanitation worker or the local policeman on duty by strictly following all precautions. We have all realised during this lockdown that we can live with so much less needs. Let us thank Swami for the divine message of “Ceiling on desires” and resolve as a family that even after the lockdown we will put into practice the message of ceiling on desires as a whole family.

The evening can be once again packed with a family Bhajan, Japa and Dhyana. Let’s pray and offer all our meals to Swami.

The night can end with a Japa of Sai Gayatri and self audit. The day marks the end of the month of Giving and Forgiving.

Let us call all our near and dear ones whom we may have hurt in some way or the other and thank our parents who may be there with us or far away and if they are no more let’s thank them any way for the wonderful birth given to us.

Let all collectively do this through the length and breadth of India to truly commemorate Aradhana Diwas. I am sure Swami will be happy and accept our Aradhana at His Lotus Feet.

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Sunday, 18 November

0900 hrs.   Ratotsavam

1700 hrs.    Devotional songs by Sri Makarand Kalyani (Marathi Abhang and Sangeet)

Monday, 19 November

0900 hrs.   Ladies Day Programme

1700 hrs.   Ladies Day Programme

Tuesday, 20 November

1700 hrs.   Programmes by Dominican Republic, Thailand and Bali

Wednesday, 21 November

1645 hrs.   Subhendra and Saskia Rao (Sitar and Cello Concert)

Thursday, 22 November

1100 hrs.   XXXI Annual Convocation Of SSSIHL

(Chief Guest – Dr Anil Kakodkar, Bhabha Chair Professor, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre and former Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission of India)

1700 hrs.   Convocation Drama

Friday, 23 November

0900 hrs.   Birthday Programme

Chief Guest, Sri D Y Patil, Governor of Tripura; Talks by Sri TKK  Bhagavat & Dr. Phil Gosselin

1700 hrs.   Music Concert by Sri Abhishek Raghuram & Pandit Debashish Bhattacharya

Saturday, 24 November

0900 hrs.   Drama on Human Values by Japan and Malaysia

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Love Is My Form

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Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba is the repository of love. He loves humanity for love’s sake without any reservations of caste, creed, religion or nationality. Blessed are those who are recipients of His love. One such blessed soul is Sri BV Ramana Rao, who has experienced His unbounded love on umpteen occasions. This Audio Book “Love Is My Form” contains many of His personal experiences which will surely be of great interest to the listener.

The author is currently the Editor of  Telugu version of the monthly magazine ‘Sanathana Sarathi.’

Leela Mohana Sai

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Whenever the Supreme Power descends on the earth in human form, He performs many leelas aimed at the transformation of man, to draw his attention to the inner self and to bring out the spring of love and compassion towards the fellow beings. Sri Sai Mohan who moved in close proximity to the Lord has done a wonderful job of describing some of them. This audio book is the fruition of dedicated efforts of the alumni of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning and other support teams, beautifully presented with appropriate background music, Bhajans and songs that will captivate the listener. The Book is in English and the audio format is MP3 with 320 Bit rate.

His Story

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Bhagawan Himself had narrated in some of His divine discourses a few incidents from His childhood revealing His Avataric Mission even at that tender age. “His Story” is a compilation of some narrations culled from His discourses. The book is now available as an Audio Book for your listening pleasure. The Book is in English and the audio format is MP3 with 256 Bit rate.

Vidya Vahini

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Bhagawan exhorts us to acquire and assimilate such education which makes us immortal. he says that education is for life and not for mere living. Vidya Vahini provides us with a chance to peruse the nineteen essays He wrote in answer to appeals for the elucidation of the principles which must guide us while rehabilitating education as an effective instrument for establishing peace and freedom in us and on earth. The book is read out and edited by Mira Sai Ma.

Love of Conscience

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On Dec 29, 2002 Bhagawan blessed the author Ms. Rita Bruce to name this book, “Love of Conscience”. He said, “The proper study of mankind is man, and this book is the proper study of mankind.” The book explores the four aspects of Human Nature.

This audio book is read out by Sri Thiroshan Chetty.

For Ordering Information, please send an email mentioning the Product Code, Product Name, Number of Copies and Shipping Address to orders@sssbpt.org

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The accident happened when Bangalore-bound Hampi Express rammed a stationary goods train just outside the Penukonda Railway Station in the early hours of Tuesday, 22 May 2012.

Some of the injured were brought immediately to SSSIHMS and doctors and paramedical staff at the hospital swung into action delivering best possible service, completely free of cost. Personnel at the Orthopedics department, with the help of anesthetists and support of Blood Bank provided dedicated service since Tuesday morning attending and treating many injured patients with multiple fractures. People turned up in large numbers, willing to donate blood for the injured.

Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N. Kiran Kumar Reddy, State Revenue Minister N. Raghuveera Reddy, Union Railway Minister etc.  visited the hospital yesterday evening, enquiring after the welfare of the injured. The ministers appreciated the service rendered by the hospital.

At the accident site, district unit of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations swung into action immediately. The District President of the Organisation at Anantapur mobilized over 50 Sevadals, which ultimately rose to 100 and rushed to the spot. The Sevadal force participated intensively in the rescue operations. Food and water were also brought and distributed to the passengers. Assistance in communicating with relatives was also promptly given.

The special training received by the Sai Sevadal volunteers in Disaster Management stood them in good stead on this occasion. It is recalled that a few years back, the Sai Organisation rendered similar service at the time of the railway disaster in Orissa.

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The Eternal Dissolves into Eternity

22 April – English

23 April – Telugu

24 April – Hindi

25 April – English

26 April – Telugu ]]> https://new.theprasanthireporter.org/2012/04/documentary-screening-in-prasanthi-nilayam/feed/ 0 https://new.theprasanthireporter.org/2012/04/national-retreat-of-office-bearers-of-sathya-sai-organization-india/ https://new.theprasanthireporter.org/2012/04/national-retreat-of-office-bearers-of-sathya-sai-organization-india/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:54:05 +0000 The Editor http://www.theprasanthireporter.org/?p=3076 A National Retreat for all National & State office bearers of the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, India was conducted at Brindavan in Whitefield, Bangalore on March 31^st and April1^st 2012.

A total of 150  delegates (both men and women) consisting of all National coordinators including the All India President, State Presidents, State Trust Conveners, State Coordinators and Youth Coordinators of the different wings of the organisation assembled  for this two day retreat.

The purpose of the retreat was to invite suggestions and proposals from the youth of the various states to suggest the “Way Forward” for the All India Seva organisations, keeping in mind both the  challenges and opportunities.

The youth who came  from different parts of the country,  from Himachal  to Kerala, and Gujarat to Manipur,  put forth their proposals on varied topics in the  Educational, Spiritual and Service wings.

The  topics that were covered in the retreat were Bhajans, Vedam, Meditation, Sadhana Camps, Retreats, Study Circle and Sai Literature under the Spiritual wing,   Sathya Sai Balvikas , Sai Schools under the Education wing ,  Seva Dal training and  Youth activities under the  Service wing. Additionally they also covered other topics like incorporation of adequate and right technology, additional Seva activities, improvement in existing activities, addressing key social issues  and organisational structure and  resource management.

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The well researched presentations gave extensive suggestions for improvements at both  the micro and macro levels.  Every presentation was followed by interactive discussions with the audience who added further inputs to the proposals.

The Radio Sai team, too, put forth their  proposal to  expand the reach of  Bhagawan Baba’s message to remote corners of India in different regional languages  using the latest technological advances.

The All India President of the Sri Sathya Sai Organisations, Mr. Srinivasan, while addressing the delegates, said that the grandeur of the Divine Mission should now be unveiled with the youth playing a greater role in the mainstream activities of the organisation.

This retreat will be instrumental in creating some land mark decisions to further strengthen  the momentum  in spreading the Love and Message of Bhagawan.

This was the First ever National Retreat organised by the Sri Sathya Sai Organisations of India.

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During the meeting the Trustees offered to extend the Anantapur Water Project, which was originally funded by the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust under Baba’s direct guidance, to include an additional 118 habitations.The proposed extension would cover all habitations in the old Sathya Sai Taluk covering the three Mandals of Bukkapatnam, Kothacheruvu and Puttapparthi. This would enable provision of clean drinking water to an additional 1 lakh people residing in these villages. The project is estimated to cost Rs. 75 to 80 crore, which will be funded completely by the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust. The Trustees sought the approval of the Government so that they could commence a detailed investigation preliminary to execution.
It may be recalled that the Anantapur Water Project undertaken by Baba and funded by the Trust in 1994 covered 731 villages of the Anantapur District. This was followed by other projects at Medak and Mahbubnagar (November 2000), Chennai (April 2002) and East and West Godavari (May 2006). All these were funded by the Sathya Sai Central Trust at a total cost in excess of Rs. 650 crores and then handed over to the respective Sate Governments for subsequent running and maintenance.

The Chief Minister listened to the proposals and expressed the Government’s appreciation at the initiative taken by the Central Trust and promised to extend all support.

Media Coordinator
Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust
Prasanthi Nilayam

Dr. Reddy was the Dean of Faculty and also served as the acting Director of Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), Tirupati. He has over 30 years experience in the field of medicine and administration. He is a pioneer in the development of SVIMS, Tirupati.

Dr. Reddy completed his MBBS in the year 1973 and MD in 1980, from the Sri Venkateswara Medical College, Tirupati. In recognition of his achievements in the field of medicine, he was awarded the Andhra Pradesh Government recognition certificate.

Dr. Reddy has more than 130 scientific papers and orations to his credit in national and international journals and forums and has recieved several other prestigious awards.

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Started in 1958, Sanathana Sarathi [www.sanathanasarathi.org] is a monthly magazine devoted to Sathya (Truth), Dharma (Righteousness), Shanti (Peace) and Prema (Love) – the four cardinal principles of Bhagawan Baba’s philosophy. It is published from Prasanthi Nilayam (the Abode of Highest Peace) and acts as a mouthpiece of Baba’s Ashram as it speaks of the important events that take place in His sacred Abode, besides carrying Divine Messages conveyed through Divine Discourses of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.

One can visit the website [www.sanathanasarathi.org] to subscribe online for the printed magazine. Please use only Credit Card / Debit Card for transactions and it is mandatory for Credit Card / Debit Card to have Card Verification Value (CVV) number. Besides there are also electronic versions of the printed magazine available every month. One can order online the English version in Interactive Pdf format and/or ePub format and download the same to the computer. Please download Adobe Reader 9.0 or higher to view the Pdf.

ePub versions can be viewed in Apple Devices or by downloading ePub reader apps in Android, Blackberry and other smart phones and tablets. One can order photographs of Bhagawan and programme photographs by clicking on the photos in the ecopy.  A few other programme videos can be viewed online by clicking on the links in the top bar. Besides there are host of other features. The eCopy version is also available in Telugu in pdf format and can be ordered online through the website. Please visit www.sanathanasarathi.org for further details.