The devotees from Bihar celebrated the vibrant and colorful festival of India, Holi, in the Divine Presence this evening in the form of a drama presentation titled ‘Bhagawan Buddha’ based on the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha.

MAR 22, 2020: Responding to the Clarion call from the Prime Minister of India Sri. Narendra Modi, for a 14 hour self quarantining of citizens of India, Puttaparthi too went for a complete shutdown on March 22, 2020. Even though all the spiritual activities in the ashram never stopped, the ashram gates were completely shut, denying entry to everyone unless one had a home inside the Ashram premises.

Devotees at large, appreciated, the efforts of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, for the way they were handling this corona crisis

The Youth from the combined districts of Adilabad, Telangana State offered a beautiful dance drama titled ‘ Sharanagathi’ (Total Surrender). The script is based on the revelations that Bhagawan had given to students over the years on multiple occasions.

As part of the ongoing Parthi Yatra by the devotees from combined districts of Adilabad, this morning there was a Devotional Musical Offering by them in the traditional form of Warkari Bhajans.

Loving Sai Ram and greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, more than 2500 devotees from combined districts of Adilabad (including Komaram Bheem Asifabad Dist, Mancherial Dist and Nirmal Dist) have gathered here for their 3 day parthi yatra from March 04 – 06, 2023. The Bal Vikas children presented a cultural program titled ‘Kaliyugamlo Tarunopayam’ (Effective means of redemption in Kaliyuga) comprising of talk shows and dances. Earlier this evening, Sri N Srinivasa Rao (Dist President, Mancherial Dist) addressed the august gathering on various Seva initatives taken up by the devotees in the districts.

The National Science Day was observed at the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning today. Over 900 participants from various schools across India participated in several competitions leading up to the event that included essay writing, painting, quiz, research poster competitions, etc. The event was organised in collaboration with Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, India and Dr K. V. Rao Scientific Society. There was also an exhibition of science models that were put up by the students. Dr K Ratna, secretary and founder member of Dr K. V. Rao Scientific Society addressed the gathering first giving an overview of the efforts of the society in spreading the love of science among children. Dr B Sai Giridhar, Acting Vice Chancellor, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning spoke about the need for holistic learning integrated with a curriculum of physical, mental and spiritual development. Sri K Chakravarthi (Chairman, SSSGC) and Sri RJ Rathnakar (Managing Trustee, SSSCT) then gave away prizes to the winners of the various contests.

All the over 2500 participants of the Mahila Sadhana Shibir were presented with special prasadam from Bhagawan consisting of sarees, sweets and Vibhuti in a special concluding session in the Poornachandra auditorium as the 3-Day All India Ladies Conference concluded gloriously this morning.

The valedictory session of the 3-Day Mahila Sadhana Shibir had a glorious finale today with all the delegates marching in a procession and offering their reverential salutations to Bhagawan as the session commenced. Earlier the Sai women from Gujarat offered Vedam chanting in the Sai Kulwant Hall. The morning session had a video presentation of the Seva activities done by the West, Central and South Zones of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation comprising the states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Goa and Maharastra. The session then had an inspiring pledge taking ceremony led by Mrs Kamala Pandya, and the valedictory address by Mr Nimish Pandya, All India President of SSSSO. Dr Sasi Bala, National Mahila Coordinator, Ladies Wing, next presented the Vote of Thanks. The 3-Day event ended with Bhagawan’s Divine Discourse where Swami reminded the women of their inherent power and urged them to lead exemplary lives.

The evening session of the second day of the Mahila Sadhana Shibir began with vedam chanting by Sai women of Odisha. This was followed by an insightful and engaging panel discussion on the topic – Swami Mandate for Women in the Sai Mission. This discussion was moderated by Ms Karuna Munshi, Director, Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini and consisted of five senior women from Bhagawan’s institutions – Dr Rajeshwari C Patel, Dr Neelam Desai, Ms Sai Sudha Narayanan, Dr U Suma Rao, and Dr Akhila Indurthi. The cultural programme this evening was by the Mahilas from the state of Karnataka and it was a scintillating instrumental music performance by an all-women ensemble consisting of Veena, Flute, Morsing, Ghatam, Violin, and Kanjira. The session ended with bhajans by Brindavan Mahila Bhajan group.

The morning session of the second day of the Mahila Sadhana Shibir started with vedam chanting by the Sai women of Delhi. This was followed by a video presentation of the service activities being done in the North, East and North-East Zones of India comprising the states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Darjeeling, Sikkim, Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur. After this began a heartening ceremony of felicitating scores of senior women office bearers of the Sai Organisation who have done yeoman service to the Sai mission decade after decade by Mrs Himavahni Rathnakar. Then the women participants were treated with a delightful talk by Mrs Geeta Mohan Ram from the US who has had many sweet moments of interaction and learning with Bhagawan for over sixty years. The session concluded with bhajans sung by the Delhi Mahila Bhajan group.

The evening session of Day One of the Mahila Sadhana Shibir in Prasanthi Nilayam had Hon’ble Justice Mrs Surepalli Nanda, Judge, High Court of Telangana, as the Chief Guest. In her motivating talk, she highlighted the lives of many great women of Bharat and exhorted the over 2500 ladies assembled in the Sai Kulwant Hall to work spiritedly for the glory of Mother India and live up to the exalted teachings of Bhagawan. Her speech was followed by a devotional music offering by the ladies of Sundaram Bhajan Group, Chennai, who soulfully offered to Bhagawan a bouquet of lovely songs adoring Bhagawan as their Dear Sai Maa. The programme concluded with bhajans by the Sundaram Bhajan Group ladies and Mangala Arati.

Loving Sai Ram and greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. Tribal procession and Gayatri chanting from Mahilas from all over India.

Loving Sai Ram and greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. The students from the Dept. of Music, SSSIHL offered a devotional musical offering titled ‘Sai Ganavilola Vaibhavam’ comprising of Carnatic kritis, veena recital, qawwali etc.

With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan, the night-long Maha Shivaratri Akhanda Bhajans concluded successfully this morning. Maha Prasadam was then served to all the devotees.

Loving Sai Ram and Shivaratri Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam The morning proceedings began with Instrumental presentations by the Institute Brass Band and Panchavadyam group. This was followed by Devotional Music program by the Prasanthi Bhajan group. The Sri Sathya Sai Media Centre then offered at the Lotus Feet of Bhagawan, the Silver Creator Award credited by YouTube on achieving the milestone of crossing 1 Lakh subscribers for its 3rd channel, Prasanthi Mandir Live. A new web app – sssprematharu.org was then launched in the Divine Presence by the revered trustees. On Bhagawan’s 97th Birthday, the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust along with the Sri Sathya Sai Global Council launched an unique initiative called Sri Sathya Sai Prema Tharu – the goal is to plant 10 million trees as our offering to Bhagawan for His centenary celebrations. To track and facilitate this green mission, this web app is being launched so that every person who plants a tree can register their tree here, track its growth as well as see how this nobel mission is progressing globally on a daily basis.

Loving Sai Ram and greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. On the auspicious eve of Maha Shivaratri, the Prasanthi Dance Group (comprising students from Bhagawan’s Educational Institutions) offered a beautiful dance presentation titled ‘Sri Rudram Bhajamyaham’.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam The 10th class students from Smt Eswaramma High School offered their collective gratitude to Bhagawan in the form of a Devotional Music Program interspersed with skit, dance and short speeches.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. The 10th and the 12th Class Girls from Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School, Prasanthi Nilayam offered their gratitude program this evening in the form of a Devotional Music Program interspersed with short speeches. The All India Central Board of Secondary Education Examination toppers for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022 were then awarded trophies by Mrs Himavahni Rathnakar.

The 10th and the 12th Class Boys from Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School, Prasanthi Nilayam offered their gratitude program this evening in the form of a Devotional Music Program titled, Yaadon ke Safar, interspersed with short talks and dance.

The All India Central Board of Secondary Education Examination toppers for the years 2020, 2021 and 2022 were then awarded trophies by Sri RJ Rathnakar (Managing Trustee, SSSCT).

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. As part of the ongoing Parthi Yatra proceedings, the Bal Vikas children from Medchal – Malkajgiri Districts, Telangana State, offered a bouquet of colorful dances and a short skit in the Divine presence this morning. The morning program concluded with a gratitude song rendered by the Youth and Bal Vikas Children including the devotees who had come for the yatra.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, around 2000 devotees from the Districts of Medchal and Malkajigiri, Telangana State have gathered here for their 2 day Parthi Yatra. After the invocatory vedam recital by the Mahila group, the District President Sri Soma Sundaram offered the Seva activities report to Bhagawan. The Gents’ Youth then offered a drama presentation titled ‘Neevu Ichinadi Neeke Samarpanam’. Earlier this morning, the youth rendered a devotional musical offering titled Sri Sathya Sai Geeta Maalika.

Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust – Extends support to the Students of Government Schools (From class I to Class X) by providing ingredients of Ragi flour and Jaggery powder to be served as nutritious Ragi Malt With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust has signed an MoU with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to feed the school students with Ragi Malt.

The Government of Andhra Pradesh’s “Jagananna Gorumudda”, Mid-Day Meal (MDM) program is a flagship program at enhancing enrollment, retention, and attendance and simultaneously improving nutritional levels among children studying in Government schools. It was observed that many students come to schools without having breakfast and stay hungry and attend classes till lunchtime, when the mid-day meal is served. Recently Govt of Andhra Pradesh proposed to provide Ragi Malt in the mornings to the school children. In this regard, the Government of Andhra Pradesh wrote to Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Prasanthi Nilayam giving details about Ragi Java scheme as approved by Hon’ble Chief Minister.

Director, Mid Day Meals Scheme, Govt of Andhra Pradesh met the Managing Trustee and Trustees of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust on 11th January 2023 and presented the proposal in which the District Collector and the District Educational Officer of Sri Sathya Sai District were also present.

The Trust agreed to provide Ragi Flour and Jaggery Powder for making the nutritious healthy drink (Ragi Jawa) to be served in the schools in the morning sessions to about 38 Lakh students (3.8 million students) studying from Classes I to X in about 44,392 Schools spread in 679 mandals across 26 districts of Andhra Pradesh.

Incidentally, the Hon’ble PM spearheaded United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to declare the year 2023 to be the ” International Year of Millets”. The Government of AP is promoting RAGI (Finger Millet) as it has high nutritional value.

This mammoth task of providing Ragi Malt to the school-going Children in the entire state of Andhra Pradesh can be achieved only by the divine grace of our beloved Swami. This Seva shall steer the activities planned for Bhagawan’s Centenary Celebrations amongst several other projects.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, around 1200 devotees from Kanchipuram – North district of Tamil Nadu, comprising of Bal Vikas children, school children, members and office bearers from the SSSSO, Tamil Nadu have gathered for their Parthi Yatra. The District President offered the service activity report in his introductory speech. The Bal Vikas children presented a cultural dance offering titled ‘Pratikshanam Tawacharanam’.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, two new fully automated roti making machines were inaugurated at the North Indian Canteen and South Indian Canteen inside the Ashram by Sri RJ Rathnakar (Managing Trustee, SSS Central Trust) along with Sri GG Shukla (Trustee, SSS Sadhana Trust) Sri P Krishna Kumar (CFO, SSSST) and Sri Viney Thakar (Head, Operations, SSSST) The dough that’s prepared in the dough making vessel is fed into the machine. The pre set dough balls are then cut through a pneumatic cutter operated by compressed air. These balls pass through a conveyor roller system where they get flattened into round shaped rotis and get fed onto hot plates. The rotis get cooked on both sides when they pass over over the chain conveyor with fire and finally get collected in the tray. Around 2000 rotis can be made in an hour.

Phei Thein Kung – Chinese Prayers Ceremony | Jan 30, 2023 On the 9th day of the first month of Lunar calendar, there would be a special celebration known as the “Phei Thien Kung” which literally means praying the Heaven God’ for prosperity and a peaceful beginning. Devotees from Zone 5, SSSGC offered thanksgiving prayers in the early hours this morning by performing traditional rituals of lighting incense sticks and putting ‘kim cua’ (folded pieces of paper) into flames. The Managing Trustee of the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Sri RJ Rathnakar participated in the event and addressed the gathering praising the wonderful decorations & and the lovely programs done by these devotees at the Sai Kulwant Hall. A beautiful altar draped in a red cloth was set up behind the North 6 building inside the Prasanthi Nilayam Ashram. Offerings such as sweet cakes (thni kueh), tortoise buns (ang koo), red-colored buns (mee koo), prosperity cakes (huat kueh) bright pink miniature pagodas etc. were arranged.

Many devotees from Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan have gathered at the divine abode to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Day 2 Morning proceedings began with Vedic chants by a few devotees from these countries. This was followed by a Devotional Music Program comprising of Chinese songs and Bhajan Medley. Find below few glimpses of the program.

The Chinese New Year Celebrations concluded this evening at the Sai Kulwant Hall with a wonderful Lion Dance performance and a short skit. The evening proceedings began with chanting of traditional Buddhist Mantras. This was followed by the sacred eye dotting ceremony of the ‘Lions’ by Sri RJ Rathnakar (Managing Trustee, SSSCT) and Sri Danesh Vatwani (Chair, Zone 5 – SSSGC). The devotees from Indonesia then presented a drama titled ‘Unite as One’ that depicted The Monk Tank’s West Journey for Holy Scriptures.

Many devotees from Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan have gathered at the divine abode to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Day 2 Morning proceedings began with Vedic chants by a few devotees from these countries. This was followed by a Devotional Music Program comprising of Chinese songs and Bhajan Medley. Find below few glimpses of the program.

On the glorious occasion of 74th Republic Day, Sri RJ Rathnakar, Managing Trustee, SSSCT, was with the students of the Sai School in Sri Sathya Sai Sevakshetra, Chokkady, Karnataka. After offering his salutations to Bhagawan in the shrine there, Sri Rathnakar hoisted the National Tricolour in this sacred premises. Later, he visited the Atal Linkering Lab, a Government of India initiative to impart hands on experience to young minds. He was welcomed by scores of men, women and children with a procession comprising vedam chanting and chende band from Kerala. In the morning session, the Managing Trustee inaugurated the newly built 12000 Square feet Dining Hall along with Sri Manohar Shetty (Trustee, SSSCT) and then participated in the installation of Shiva Lingam and the consecration ceremony of the marble padukas of Bhagawan which were earlier reverentially brought from Prasanthi Nilayam. There was also a video presentation depicting the saga of Chokkadi and the town’s association with Prasanthi Nilayam for over six decades. Then Sri Rathnakar spoke for more than an hour recalling and commending the service done by the people of Chokkady to Bhagawan’s mission as well as to Bhagawan physically over several decades. He expressed his happiness about the way the organization and the devotion of people there has only grown from strength to strength. He also felicitated many distinguished devotees who had made large contributions to the Sri Sathya Sai mission in that region. The session concluded with Sri M Padmanabha Pai, State President of SSSSO, Karnataka, expressing his gratitude to Bhagawan for making the event possible and thanking Sri Rathnakar for his kind visit.

Sri R J Rathnakar, Managing Trustee, SSSCT, delivered an inspiring talk to the 700 students of the Sri Sathya Sai Loka Seva Trust, Alike this evening. He impressed on them the importance of respecting parents and teachers, and also narrated to them beautiful stories from Swami’s childhood.

Earlier the students received him with their band playing vibrant tunes of many Sai bhajans. He was welcomed by the Chairman of Alike institutions, Sri Krishna Bhat and the Secretary, Sri Chandrasekhara Bhat. Sri Rathnakar, along with Sri B R Vasuki (Convenor of SSST, Karnataka) and Sri M Padmanabha Pai (State President, SSSSO, Karnataka) are on their way to Chokkadi (100 kms from Mangalore) for the consecration ceremony of a Shiva Linga materialised by Bhagawan and the installation of marble padukas reverentially carried from Prasanthi Nilayam.

Loving Sai Ram and greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, 14 new bicycles were distributed this morning to the Sevadals who are rendering their selfless service at different points in Puttaparthi. The smooth functioning of the Prasanthi Nilayam Ashram happens because of the silent and selfless dedication of the members of the Sri Sathya Sai Sevadal who come from different parts of the country. They, especially, play an essential role in securing the various entry points, remote locations and allied institutions in Puttaparthi. In order to provide them ease of access and comfort for commuting to different locations, the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust has given new bicycles to the Sevadal members.

Loving Sai Ram and greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam The evening proceedings began with an invocatory vedam chanting by the staff members (ladies) of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Whitefield, Bengaluru. An annual newsletter titled ‘Mano-Hriday’ was offered to Bhagawan by the revered Trustees of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust. Dr Sundaresh Dabir (Director, SSSIHMS – WFD) then presented some of the highlights of the hospital’s performance in the year gone by. He mentioned how the commercial value of all the treatments offered at the hospital free of charge with love to all patients in the last 12 months is over 250 crores. After this the students and staff of the hospital offered to Bhagawan a creatively crafted and reinvigorating drama entitled ‘Saiyushman Bhava’. Through the insightful interaction between Lord Yama (The God of Time, Righteousness and Death) and a modern doctor of allopathy serving in Bhagawan’s hospital, the drama interestingly brought out the true principles of Sai Ideal Healthcare which if practiced world over could resurrect the sorry state of the healthcare scenario that we see all around us today. The drama powerfully conveyed how what we need today to revive man and his health is not CPCR (Cardio Pulmonary Cerebral Resuscitation) but Compassion, Purity, Character and Righteousness. Don’t miss watching this truly enlightening drama in our channel Prasanthi Mandir Live.

The Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini, a unique ed-tech platform unfurled by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba on His 85th Birthday, provides values-based teaching resources for teachers and students. This initiative of the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust has in so many ways revolutionised the learning process in so many schools across India helping create inspired young minds. With the Divine Blessings of our Beloved Swami, this institution launched its new website this evening by Sri K Chakravarthi (Chairman, SSSGC) and Sri RJ Rathnakar (Managing Trustee, SSSCT). Six active volunteers of this program presented the various modules of this new website and initiatives of this platform even as several beneficiaries of this project shared their heartfelt gratitude. Ms Karuna Munshi (Director, SSSVV) shared how all the laurels of this institution has been achieved only because of the infinite grace of Bhagawan and went on to add how every volunteer palpably feels His presence as they offer their time, energy and resource to this noble mission.

Mr Devusinh J Chauhan, Union Minister of State for Communications, offered his homage to Bhagawan this morning in the Sai Kulwant Hall. He was there for the morning prayer session and felt blessed to be His Divine Presence.

The Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Whitefield, (Bhagawan’s Super Speciality hospital in the city of Bengaluru) celebrates its 22nd Anniversary today. A special event was held at the hospital this evening to commemorate the event in the presence of Chief Guest, Sri Tushar Giri Nath, IAS, Chief Commissioner, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike.

Speaking on the occasion, Sri RJ Rathnakar, Managing Trustee, Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, recalled Swami’s involvement in the project right from the foundation stone laying, construction, inauguration, to the day-to-day functioning. In fact, this has been the case with all the institutions of Bhagawan, ever since He laid the foundation stone for the General Hospital at Prasanthi Nilayam in 1954.

Dr Sundaresh Dabir, who is serving his second term as the director of the institution, offered the annual report at Bhagawan’s feet. He also took the opportunity to thank all the staff who are the backbone of the institution and reminded all that the hospital is aptly referred to as a temple of healing, for it is indeed a temple in appearance and essence.

The chief guest, Sri Tushar Giri Nath expressed his delight in being part of such an uplifting event. He said it is a privilege to participate in a function where excellent service, provided as a humanitarian gesture is celebrated. Find below a few glimpses of the event.

Loving Sai Ram and Sankranthi greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. As part of the Annual Sports and Cultural Meet and Sankranthi Celebrations, the students from Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Prasanthi Nilayam Campus presented a drama titled ’Bhakti Saramshamu – Essence of Devotion’ highlighting the message of Salokyam, Sarupyam, Sameepyam & Sayujyam through stories from Indian culture. Bhagawan has mentioned that there are four steps to attain God: First remember the name (Salokyam), and then seek to become closer (Sameepyam), this will result in you becoming like the Lord (Sarupyam), and finally leading to merger (Sayujyam). Here are glimpses of this drama.

Loving Sai Ram and Sankranthi greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan, the valedictory function of the Annual Sports and Cultural Meet of the Sri Sathya Sai Educational Institutions was held this morning. The students welcomed their beloved Founder Chancellor, Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba in a grand ceremonial procession led by the University Brass Band, a slow march squad of campus captains and the Vedam group. Five student speakers and a faculty member, each representing an institution shared the insights gathered, and the experience of Swami’s invisible hand through the preparation and presentation of the various events on Jan 11th. After awarding the Founding Chancellor’s Trophies to every campus and institution, bright shining medals and prizes were gifted to the winners of the various sports and cultural events that were conducted throughout the year. On this festive occasion, the Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School, Prasanthi Nilayam offered at Bhagawan’s feet a commemorative book entitled ‘Dheemahi’ to mark the completion of 40 years of service in Bhagawan’s mission. The book was released by Sri RJ Rathnakar (Managing Trustee, SSSCT). Please find the glimpses of the same.

Loving Sai Ram and greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. As part of the Annual Sports and Cultural Meet and Sankranthi Celebrations, the students from Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Brindavan Campus presented a drama titled ’Kingdom of Heaven’ depicting the life and message of Jesus Christ. The Brindavan Brass Band offered two melodious tunes prior to the drama. Please find the glimpses of the same.

Loving Sai Ram and greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. As part of Annual Sports and Cultural Meet and Sankranthi Celebrations, the students from Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Dept. of Music offered a devotional music program titled ‘Sai Swaralayanjali’. Please find the glimpses of the same.

Loving Sai Ram and greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. As part of Annual Sports and Cultural Meet and Sankranthi Celebrations, the students from Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Muddenahalli Campus presented a drama entitled ‘The Familiar Stranger. Please find the glimpses of the same.

Loving Sai Ram and greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. As part of Annual Sports and Cultural Meet and Sankranthi Celebrations, the students from Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Anantapur Campus presented a devotional music program entitled ‘Avatara Vaibhavam’. Please find the glimpses of the same.

The evening proceedings of this year’s Annual Sports and Cultural Meet were as colourful, and heartening as the morning’s. Swami was welcomed to the stadium in a procession led by the Brindavan brass band. The proceedings began with a presentation by the children from the Easwaramma School. Energetic dances, stunts on bicycles, skipping routines and so on were part of the presentation by the school that just celebrated the Golden Jubilee. This was followed by the offerings from the Primary School which were laced with melodious music, colourful costumes and graceful gymnastics. The Nursing College students who followed, presented a Yogasanas drill and a graceful dance of Rasaleela. The final offering of the day was made by the Brindavan Campus, and in the backdrop of the fading daylight, they lit the ground with their glowing Lions and Dragons. A unique percussion ensemble followed, which was synchronised with pulsating lights. The Annual Sports and Cultural meet came to a glittering end with fireworks lighting up the skies in the Hill View stadium. As we applaud the students and staff for their splendid performances throughout the day, we share with all of you glimpses of this evening’s proceedings.

This morning, at the Sri Sathya Sai Hill View stadium, the Annual Sports and Cultural Meet was inaugurated with the procession welcoming Bhagawan, which was followed by the grand march past ceremony. Students from the schools and all campuses of the university marched, with the brass bands from the different campuses and the bagpiper band from the Primary School played for the marching squads. The first campus to make its offering this morning was the Anantapur Campus. With mesmerising formations and a thrilling display of motorbike stunts, they enthralled the audience. The Prasanthi Nilayam campus and the Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School followed next. The stunning, massive structure of an image of Hanuman revealing the presence of Lord Rama and Mother Sita in the recesses of his heart set the stage for their offering which was a blend of gymnastics, martial arts and a Cricket presentation. The final offering was made by the Muddenahalli Campus. The colourful formations with umbrellas, a well-coordinated display with basketballs and precise formations marked this final presentation. The students, in all, made a brilliant presentation, a heartfelt offering to their beloved Swami. Here are a few glimpses from this morning’s event.

Loving Sai Ram and greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. Renowned Indian singer, Padma Shri Sonu Nigam, visited Prasanthi Nilayam for the first time to pay his obeisance to Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba last evening. Calling this ‘sudden unplanned visit’ a Divine Call, Sri Sonu Nigam offered his prayerful salutations at the Maha Sannidhi. He was blessed to perform in the Divine physical Presence of Bhagawan in Mumbai on Oct 30, 2009, after Swami inaugurated the holy shrines of Vitthala Rakumai at Hadshi. Recollecting that precious opportunity with Bhagawan, he shared how Bhagawan touched his soul and filled his heart with a love that was beyond words.Last evening too, as he stood before Bhagawan in the Sai Kulwant Hall, he said, he felt the same overwhelming Presence and Power. Later, he visited the studios of Sri Sathya Sai Media Centre and recorded a song as well as shared some of his precious reflections which will be shared soon.

Loving Sai Ram and greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, 35 Motorcycles were handed over to Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning by Hero MotoCorp Limited this morning at the Sri Sathya Sai International Centre for Sports. These motorbikes are being offered as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility program. Marketing Manager of Hero MotoCorp. Limited, Sri Tyagarajan ceremonially handed over the keys to Sri RJ Rathnakar (Managing Trustee, SSSCT) in the presence of Prof B Sai Giridhar (Interim Vice Chancellor, SSSIHL), Prof Pallav Kumar Baruah (Registrar, SSSIHL), Sri Sanjay Sahani (Controller, SSSIHL) and Dr Raghavendra Raju (Director, SSSIHL, PSN campus). As part of the Annual Sports and Cultural Meet on January 11 every year the students display adventure-filled extravaganza presentations. One such offering includes demonstrations of skilful riding, manoeuvring obstacles, and dare devil stunts on motorbikes trained by coaches from the Indian Defence Forces. This is to showcase the educational training in the Institution which helps the students to develop a strong mind and body along with a focussed intellect and a caring heart. The Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust offers its gratitude to Bhagawan for His eternal support through His chosen instruments.

With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the 98th Birthday Logo was launched on the Holy New Year morning by Sri K Chakravarthi (Chairman, SSSGC), Sri RJ Rathnakar (Managing Trustee, SSSCT) and Sri Sundar Swaminathan (Director, SSSMC). Bhagawan’s 98th Birthday Logo is a 11 petalled lotus with Swami standing at the central petal guiding as Sanathana Sarathi our dashendriyas ( 5 gyanendriyas & 5 karmendriyas) represented by 10 petals. The Lotus blooms from the mud representing the virtue of detachment, a virtue essential for enlightenment in spiritual path. With Swami at the centre, success in all endeavours of life will be assured.

Official Release of the 98th Birthday Logo – Sai Kulwant Hall, Jan 01, 2023

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Loving Sai Ram and New Year Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam Premabandham is the divine reunion of His property at His Sannidhi. The event that saw alumni from 40 batches assemble at Prasanthi was celebrated with offerings of music and drama, that were befitting expressions of their love and gratitude for their Divine Mother. The program began with a presentation by the former members of the university brass band and music group. This was followed by a grand drama entitled, ‘The Divine Vision’. The Alumni also offered their newsletter, ‘Vidyullekha’ as they do every year. Please find glimpses of the event.

Loving Sai Ram and New Year Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. The New Year was ringed in today with music, love, and joyful reminiscences this morning at the Sai Kulwant Hall. The program began with the Institute Brass Band from the Prasanthi Nilayam Campus offering a delightful collection of musical renditions. This was followed by a program by the Prasanthi Bhajan Group where the importance of singing the Divine Name through the day and through one’s life’s journey was reiterated through a medley of bhajans suitable for different times of the day. As January 1st also marks the Premabandham meet, the reunion of the alumni of Swami’s institutions, there was talk by Sr Ravi Bhamidipati, an alumnus who studied at Brindavan between 1978-83. As a grand finale for this morning’s program, the logo for the 98th Year of Advent was unveiled this morning and offered at Bhagawan’s Sannidhi. We are sharing a few glimpses from the program this morning.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. As part of the ongoing proceedings of the Premabandham, the alumni from the Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School offered a devotional musical program entitled Hridaya Geetham this morning at the Lotus Feet of our Beloved Bhagawan.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. The alumni of the Sri Sathya Sai Educational Institutions gather at the Divine Lotus Feet on the eve of the New Year to offer their gratitude, and this annual reunion with their divine Mother Sai is aptly called ‘Prema Bandham’. This evening the alumni from the Dept of Music, SSSIHL offered a wonderful devotional musical rendition comprising of qawwalis, instrumental bhajans etc.

Loving Sai Ram and greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam The pilgrimage of devotees from Zone 3 Countries of Sri Sathya Sai Global Council concluded this evening with a heartfelt music program led by the young adults. Over 300 hundred devotees from Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Papua New Guinea have been in Prasanthi Nilayam for a week now with the theme “Reunite-Reconnect-Recharge”, participating in the Christmas celebrations and also making their offerings at the Sai Kulwant Hall. This evening, as their final offering during this pilgrimage, the youth sang their outpourings of love, interspersed with their prayers to Bhagawan. We are sharing with you a few glimpses of this program.

Loving Sai Ram and Merry Christmas Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. The evening proceedings began with a talk by Ms Tanya Goldberg from UK, a professional violinist and the conductor of the Adults Choir. Narrating how Bhagawan mysteriously appeared before her during her first trip to India many years ago and how that led her to Puttaparthi and have her first darshan of Bhagawan, she reiterated that the best way to celebrate Christmas is to be in Prasanthi Nilayam. Ms Goldberg ended her heartful talk by singing “In the name of Sai peace will reign”. This was followed by several melodious carols offered by the Overseas Children, Sri Sathya Sai Global Council, who sang joyfully thrilling everyone with their innocent devotion and love.

Loving Sai Ram and Merry Christmas Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. The evening proceedings began with a talk by Ms Tanya Goldberg from UK, a professional violinist and the conductor of the Adults Choir. Narrating how Bhagawan mysteriously appeared before her during her first trip to India many years ago and how that led her to Puttaparthi and have her first darshan of Bhagawan, she reiterated that the best way to celebrate Christmas is to be in Prasanthi Nilayam. Ms Goldberg ended her heartful talk by singing “In the name of Sai peace will reign”. This was followed by several melodious carols offered by the Overseas Children, Sri Sathya Sai Global Council, who sang joyfully thrilling everyone with their innocent devotion and love.

Loving Sai Ram and Merry Christmas Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. Praying this festive season brings you the joy of His Sweet Presence, Let us imbibe the true spirit of Christ by ‘Giving & Forgiving’. As part of the Christmas Celebrations, the students and staff of Bhagawan’s Institutions rendered the traditional carols this morning. Please find the glimpses of the same below.

Loving Sai Ram and Merry Christmas Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. Continuing the tradition of offering Christmas Carols at daybreak in Prasanthi Nilayam, the devotees from Zone 3, Sri Sathya Sai Global Council presented a melodious and harmonious carol rendition.

Loving Sai Ram and Christmas Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam Christmas Eve was celebrated with love and joy in the Sai Kulwant hall this evening. Ms Angelica Holler from Germany in her introductory talk, recalled the amazing way in which Swami came to her in her meditation, much before she had even seen an image of Swami. She expressed her immense joy in being in Prasanthi again and the incredible love she felt the moment she stepped into the Sai Kulwant Hall. This was followed by the Christmas Carols offered by the devotees from overseas. The choir which consisted of singers and musicians from 28 different countries, filled the hall with their mellifluous and heartfelt rendition. Presenting a few glimpses of the event so you may share in the joy of Prasanthi Christmas!

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, a new state-of-the-art Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) machine worth Rs. 60 lakh was inaugurated by Sri RJ Rathnakar (Managing Trustee, SSSCT) at the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Prasanthigram in the presence of Dr Gurumurthy (Director, SSSIHMS), Dr Anuj Sharma (Senior Consultant & Head, Dept. of Ophthalmology) and other senior staff members on this holy Thursday. Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) is a noninvasive imaging method that uses reflected light to create pictures of the back of your eye. It can be used to diagnose and manage diseases like diabetes-related retinopathy and glaucoma. Manufactured by Carl Zeiss, the OCT machine has many advanced features like Enhanced Depth Imagine (EDI) through which the machine can analyse beyond the layers of the retina. Also, the system comes with a Fast Track feature which helps reduce the eye motion artefacts, thereby improving the accuracy of the diagnosis. Interacting with staff members, Sri RJ Rathnakar encouraged them to provide the best treatment to the patients (especially to the poor who cannot afford these facilities) and that the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust will continue to enhance and upgrade the services at Swami’s Institutions.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, a noble initiative has been taken by SSSSO, AP in collaboration with Govt of AP to impart value based education to all the children for shaping a better future. In the inaugural session presided by Sri Basant Kumar (IAS, Collector and District Magistrate, Sri Sathya Sai Dist.) & Sri RJ Rathnakar (Managing Trustee, SSSCT) this morning, around 300 government school teachers from Kothacheruvu, Bukkapatnam, Nallamada, Gorantla and Puttaparthi Mandals of Sri Sathya Sai District attended the event. This humble endeavour started at Bhagawan’s lotus feet at Sri Sathya Sai District, aims to reach at least 10,000 teachers across 32 mandals in 2 phases over 6 months.

MAR 22, 2020: Responding to the Clarion call from the Prime Minister of India Sri. Narendra Modi, for a 14 hour self quarantining of citizens of India, Puttaparthi too went for a complete shutdown on March 22, 2020. Even though all the spiritual activities in the ashram never stopped, the ashram gates were completely shut, denying entry to everyone unless one had a home inside the Ashram premises.

Devotees at large, appreciated, the efforts of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, for the way they were handling this corona crisis

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, more than 2000 devotees from Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh, have gathered here as part of their 3-day Parthi Yatra (Dec 10-12, 2022). This is their 19th Parthi Yatra. The devotees offered a devotional musical program entitled “Sri Sathya Sai Swara Madhuri”.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. The Sri Sathya Sai Centre for Human Values had conducted a 13 week Sri Sathya Sai Adhyatma Vidya Foundation Course based on Bhagawan’s 9-point code of conduct. As many as 63 participants who had successfully completed the course comprising of 14 modules were blessed with certificates and mementos in the Divine Presence this evening. After invocatory vedam chanting by the participants, Prof A Sudhir Bhaskar (Director, SSSCHV) explained about the purpose, structure and the modus operandi of this unique course. This was followed by two talks by participants, Sri Sravan from Telangana and Dr Reeta from Bengaluru. Both of them shared how the course has redefined their lives and has been a blessing for them in several ways. All the participants then offered a devotional music program interspersed with shorts talks wherein they expressed their gratitude to Bhagawan.

Prasanthi Nilayam celebrated Dattatreya Jayanthi with ritualistic worship and vibrant bhajans at the Dattatreya Shrine located in the sylvan environment of Bhagawan’s Parents’ Samadhi. Many years ago Bhagawan Himself had physically consecrated this sacred shrine. Lord Dattatreya represents the Divine Trinity of Brahma (Creator), Vishnu (Preserver) and Shiva (Destroyer) in a single enigmatic form. His birth anniversary is observed on the full moon day of the lunar month of Margaseersha every year.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam.

With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the 3-day Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Shibir for the Young Office Bearers of SSSSO, India concluded this evening. More than 3000 delegates have gathered here in the sacred precincts. After invocatory vedam chanting by youth gents, Sri Lakshmikanth Sharma from Mumbai addressed the gathering on the take home lessons from the workshop. The Sri Sathya Sai Young Messengers then offered a pledge in the Divine Presence upholding the several resolutions that were submitted to Bhagawan. A devotional instrumental offering, amalgamating Carnatic, Hindustani and Western music, entitled ‘Vadya Vrinda’ was then offered. Divine Prasadam in the form of Sarees and T-shirts were distributed to all the delegates earlier this evening in the Poornachandra auditorium.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam

Bhagawan explains the meaning of the word ‘Prasanthi’ as the ever expanding peace. The third day’s morning proceedings of the Sadhana Shibir for youth office-bearers of SSSSO-India began with Vedam chanting by the mahila youth followed by 2 talks, first by Ms Shalini Mahesh from Chattisgarh followed by Sri Shekar Chettri from Sikkim who narrated interesting episodes while performing seva activities in remote villages. Sri Nimish Pandya (AIP, SSSSO) then motivated all the Young Messengers to undertake more service initiatives and dedicate their lives in Swami’s Mission.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam

The secret to happiness lies in connection to Bhagawan and always obeying His Divine Command.

The second day’s evening proceedings of the Sadhana Shibir for youth office-bearers of SSSSO-India began with Vedam chanting by the youth gents followed by a talk by Ms Shivaranjini Singh from Himachal Pradesh about the Seva activities that mould the youth by channelling their energy.

The mahila youth then offered a multi-lingual devotional music program entitled ‘Bhakti Nivedanam’.

Sri K Chakravarthi (Chairman, SSSGC), Sri RJ Rathnakar (Managing Trustee, SSSCT) and Sri Nimish Pandya (AIP, SSSSO) then released a Self Audit Diary that every devotee can use to connect with Swami through the practice of daily journaling.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam

‘Highest Sadhana is to transform Love into Service’ says Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Day 2 Proceedings began with Vedam Chanting by the Mahila Youth following which 2 youth delegates, Sri Sanjeev Kumar from Bihar and Ms Yaikhombhi Devi from Manipur addressed the gathering on their experiences of self transformation after joining SSSSO, India. Sri K Chakravarthi (Chairman, SSSGC), Sri RJ Rathnakar (Managing Trustee, SSSCT) and Sri Nimish Pandya (AIP, SSSSO) then released a brochure on the Seva Activities and Initiatives undertaken by the Sri Sathya Sai Youth.

Loving Sai Ram & Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam.

The evening program commenced with Veda chanting by the Mahila Youth. This was followed by a talk by Venerable Bhikku Sanghasena, Founder & President, Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre, Ladakh. Referring to Prasanthi Nilayam as heaven, the revered monk fondly recalled his darshan of Bhagawan during the 60th Birthday Celebrations way back in 1985 and added that he had seen ‘God Walking on Earth’. He then went on to laud the selfless work being done by Sai volunteers be it in the hospitals in Puttaparthi or in the hundreds of medical camps being done elsewhere, and emphasised on religious unity which is so palpably felt in the divine abode of Prasanthi. This was followed by a devotional musical offering called Hridayanjali by the Youth – Gents.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam

More than 3000 Youth Office Bearers of SSSSO, India had assembled for the plenary session in the Poornachandra Auditorium following the morning session in Sai Kulwant hall. After the traditional lamp lighting along with invocatory vedam by the Mahila Youth, the Prasanthi Flag was hoisted by the revered dignitaries. Addressing the Sri Sathya Sai Young Messengers, Sri Nimish Pandya, (AIP, SSSSO, India) emphasised on putting Swami’s teachings into action & working in unison by joining samitis and supporting their activities. He then dwelled upon how SSSSO is an opportunity for self-transformation by strengthening the bond with the Divine & that the youth are the representatives of Bhagawan for taking His message to the world. Swami would often say, “If you do Swami’s work, I will do your work”. Commending their service activities at Prasanthi Nilayam during the pandemic, Sri RJ Rathnakar (Managing Trustee, SSSCT) explained how they took the risk of coming here, surrendering to Swami, when the entire world was brought to a standstill. It’s interesting to note that more than 70% of the audience had not seen Swami physically, yet they are motivated to join the Organisation and in taking His mission forward. Referring to Swami’s quote, ‘just as you move towards the light, the shadow fades away, similarly taking steps towards Swami will wade away your problems’, he further inspired the audience to take to this journey towards the light, and walk hand in hand. Recalling Swami’s words when he was a student, that just as speeding vehicles need brakes, the mind also needs to pause and how this can be achieved through meditation, he further inspired the youth to take part in all the activities organised in the 3-day Sadhana Shibir.

Loving Sairam & Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam.

The Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, India is conducting a 3-day program called, Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Shibir for the Youth office bearers, the Sri Sathya Sai Young Messengers, at Prasanthi NIlayam from Dec 02 – 04, 2022 on the theme, ‘Strengthening the Core – A Divine Mandate to the Youth’ with the key objectives as Seva & Sadhana. More than 3,000 youths, boys & girls are participating in this Sadhana camp. In its constant effort to turn to Bhagawan’s pure message for inspiration and guidance, this sadhana camp is specially being conducted for youth coordinators by SSSSO-India. This morning’s program commenced with Vedam chanting and lighting of the ceremonial lamp by Sri K Chakravarthi, Chairman, Sri Sathya Sai Global Council, Sri RJ Rathnakar, Managing Trustee, Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Prasanthi Nilayam & Sri Nimish Pandya, All India President, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations – India. A video presentation on the mentioned theme was screened, which was followed by the procession of the youth in their traditional attires representing their respective states, even as a soulful song expressing the commitment and love the Sai Young Messengers have for Swami was played. Sri Nimish Pandya then addressed the gathering talking about the significance of the Prasanthi flag and called the youth to take up the mission of carrying Swami’s message to every nook & corner of this nation. The program concluded with Bhagawan’s Divine Discourse, Bhajans & Mangala Arati.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam

Bhagawan’s 97th birthday celebrations came to a grand conclusion this evening.The celebrations began with the Traditional Swarna Rathotsavam (Golden Chariot Procession) of our most Beloved Bhagawan that commenced from Ganesha temple amidst Veda chanting, Bhajans and Mangala Vadyam. This was followed by the most beautiful Jhoola Mahotsavam at the Sai Kulwant hall. To enthrall the audience as part of this heartwarming celebrations, there was a musical offering by Dr L. Subramaniam and Smt. Kavita Krishnamurthy. Mrs Krishnamurthy, first rendered popular devotional songs and then Dr Subramaniam performed on the violin, as Bhagawan’s ornate Jhoola was gently swung. Here are the glimpses of the event.

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Bhagawan’s grand 97th birthday Celebrations began with a heartfelt musical offering by the Prasanthi Bhajan Group. This was followed by the welcome address by Sri SS Naganand, Trustee, Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust. He gave brief highlights of the activities of Bhagawan’s institutions and this was followed by the dedication of the Trust’s Annual Report to Swami. The Chief Guest Sri G Kishan Reddy, Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Culture and DoNER, Govt. of India addressed the gathering thereafter. In his address, he lauded the wonderful service activities undertaken by the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust. He also invited all devotees to prepare in a grand way for Bhagwan’s centenary celebration and expressed that the Government too is keen to extend all necessary support to make the historic event a huge success. Then, gold medals were awarded by the Chief Guest to all the winners of the All-India Essay Writing competition which was conducted by the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, India. As we approach the Divine Centenary, a Tree Plantation Drive of planting 10 Million trees was launched. Sri RJ Rathnakar, Managing Trustee, Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust along with the Chief Guest Sri Kishan Reddy handed over the saplings to all the office bearers, zonal chairs and revered dignitaries. Other dignitaries attending the event included Sri Sridhar Reddy, MLA, Puttaparthi & Sri K Gorantla Madhav, MP, Hindupur. Here are the glimpses of the event.

Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s 97th Birthday Celebrations | Greetings from Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Sri Narendra Modi On the momentous occasion of our beloved Lord’s 97th Jayanthi Celebrations, we are immensely pleased to share with everyone the greetings and wishes of our Hon’ble Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi. We express our heartfelt thanks to the Prime Minister for joining all of us in celebrating the Divine Advent. Let’s together invoke Bhagawan’s blessings with the prayer ‘Samasta Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu’.

As part of the inauguration of the Sound & Light Show on the Divine Life and Message of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba at the Sri Sathya Sai Hill View Stadium, the Chief Guest Sri G Kishan Reddy, Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Culture and DoNER, Govt. of India and other dignitaries attended the event.  Smt R K Roja, Hon’ble Minister of Tourism, Culture & Youth Advancement, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, Sri Gummanur Jayaram, Hon’ble Minister for Labour, Employment, Training & Factories, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh also attended the event. Sri RJ Rathnakar, Managing Trustee, Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Prasanthi Nilayam invited all the Trustees of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust onto the stage and felicitated each of them. This is an initiative by the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India and implemented by India Tourism Development Corporation. This initiative is dedicated to all the devotees of Bhagawan. Here are the glimpses of the event.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. As part of the 41st convocation of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, the students of SSSIHL presented a Drama Entitled “Bangaru – A Call of Love”. Here are the glimpses of the event.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. The Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning conducted its 41st convocation this morning in the Divine Presence of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Sri Sreedhara Panicker Somanath, Secretary & Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation was the chief guest this morning. In his address, he lauded SSSIHL as a modern Gurukula & appreciated the residential system of the campuses wherein the teachers stay along with the students. Congratulating the students for the integral education that they have received in the Sri Sathya Sai Institutions, he urged them to be ever passionate about learning and develop a strong moral fibre to serve society and make India the leader among nations. Around 17 Research Scholars were awarded Doctorate of Philosophy this year.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. As part of Bhagawan’s 97th Birthday Celebrations, there was a devotional flute recital by Pandit Ronu Majumdar, Sri Hrishikesh Majumdar & Sri Nishikanth Barodekar on tabla. Fondly recollecting the blessing that he had directly received from Bhagawan during the 85th Birthday Celebrations, Pt. Ronu ji went onto offer a soulful performance taking the entire crowd along with him as the flute mesmerised everyone and melted their hearts in love for Bhagawan. Earlier this evening, around 80 young adults of Nepal were blessed to receive the certificates for the Sri Sathya Sai Integrated Personality Development Program and Sri Sathya Sai Youth Empowerment Program conducted by Sri Sathya Sai Global Council, Zone 4.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the ’Space on Wheels’ mobile exhibition was welcomed in Prasanthi Nilayam by Sri RJ Rathnakar (Managing Trustee, SSSCT) and Dr Prof CB Sanjeevi (Vice Chancellor, SSSIHL). Designed creatively, it has in it models of space launch vehicles (ASLV, PSLV, GSLV), satellites (polar and geostationary), satellite trajectories, the Moon and Mars missions and so on. The exhibition that’s parked near Sai Bhakta Nivas is now open for devotees & students. It is a unique outreach initiative of Indian Space Research Organisation to create awareness in students and general public about Indian Space Programmes. There are 4 such vehicles operating in India (Ahmedabad, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka & Kerala) that carries mobile exhibits of IRS, Chandrayan (Moon mission) Mangalyaan (Mars mission), and Gaganyan (Space mission). There were discussions about collaborations between ISRO and SSSIHL to join hands and do research to use space technology to serve society in the areas of Medicare and Sociocare. Sri Somanath S, Secretary, Department of Space and Chairman, ISRO will be gracing the 41st Convocation of SSSIHL as the Chief Guest tomorrow.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. Bhagawan would often remind us that the purpose of Seva is to realise the Truth that Divinity is to be found in one’s own self by serving the Divine in others. In His immense love, He initiated devotees into the ‘Ceiling on Desires’ program to aid in this supreme journey. As we approach the centenary celebrations, SSSSO-India reaffirmed its commitment to this program, taking a vow to practice this command as an offering to Swami. After the launch of a brochure on ‘Ceiling on Desires’ by Sri K Chakravarthi (Chairman, SSSGC), Sri RJ Rathnakar (Managing Trustee, SSSCT), Dr V Mohan (Trustee, SSSCT) and Sri Nimish Pandya (AIP, SSSSO-India), Sri Pandya addressed the gathering on the topic. This was followed by a heartfelt gesture of gratitude where those who have served Bhagawan over the years by holding senior positions in the SSSSO-India (State Presidents, State Convenors and so on) were remembered and felicitated for their inspiring service. Those present with us came forward and offered a flower at Bhagawan’s Sannidhi, while the others were represented by their family members. Please find glimpses of the event below.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. As part of Bhagawan’s 97th Birthday celebrations, there was a Devotional Musical Offering by Pandit Debashish Bhattacharya & Team. Pandit Debashish Bhattacharya is a pioneer of Hindustani Slide Guitar and an unparalleled personality in Indian classical music well acclaimed all over the world. He was accompanied by his son Suryadipta Bhattacharya & daughter Sukanya Bhattacharya along with Subhasis Bhattacharjee on tabla, Gaurav Chatterjee on harmonium & Sayan Ganguly on keyboard. Please find glimpses of the event below.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the Narayana Seva activity has been launched this morning as a Universal Celebration of Bhagawan’s Birth Centenary proceedings. After the launch of a brochure titled ‘Feeding the Hungry – A Divine Act’ by Sri K Chakravarthi (Chairman, SSSGC), Sri RJ Rathnakar (Managing Trustee, SSSCT), Dr V Mohan (Trustee, SSSCT) and Sri Nimish Pandya (AIP, SSSSO-India), AIP addressed the gathering on the scope of this project as envisioned by Bhagawan. As quoted by Swami in His discourse delivered on Jan 28, 1975 – “The gift of food is the noblest of all gifts. And the best type of seva is feeding the hungry.”, the members of SSSSO have pledged to feed the poor at a community level. The devotees then participated in the Sri Sathya Sai Laksharchana puja, chanting the Sri Sathya Sai Ashtottara Shatanamavali. Please find below the glimpses of the same.

As part of Bhagawan’s 97th Birthday Celebrations, on the occasion of Ladies’ Day celebrations, there was a Devotional Musical Offering by Ms Chandana Bala Kalyan and a Cultural presentation by the girl students of SSSHSS, Prasanthi Nilayam. Here are the glimpses of the event.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. As part of the Ladies’ Day Proceedings this morning, the women students and staff from Bhagawan’s University and Schools offered their collective gratitude. The program commenced with a band procession led by the girls from the Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School and Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Anantapur Campus. After the traditional lamp lighting ceremony, Prof. (Ms) Rajeswari Patel, Former Director, Anantapur Campus, SSSIHL introduced the chief guest of the day, Ms Tejaswini Ananthkumar, an active social worker, Chairman and co-founder of Adamya Chetana Foundation and the Vice-President for the BJP in Karnataka State. Ms Tejaswini said that she considered herself blessed to be invited to be in the divine precincts this morning, and also elaborated on the importance of women’s empowerment. She recalled the valuable contribution of women scientists towards space research and stressed on the need to ‘Go Green’ with the use of renewable sources of energy. Please find below the glimpses of the same.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. As part of Bhagwan’s 97th Birthday celebrations, there was a Devotional Musical Offering by Ms S Aishwarya & Ms S Saundarya, great grand daughters of Bharat Ratna MS Subbulakshmi. Please find the glimpses of the event below.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the Sri Sathya Sai Global Council – Medical Camp has been set up and functional for devotees from Nov 18 – 25, 2022. Continuing the regular practise of setting up the medical camp for treating the devotees during the birthday week every year, around 80 doctors (India & abroad) from various disciplines and specialities such as Cardiology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Dentistry, Podiatry, ENT etc have come this year too to offer their services to Bhagawan. The preliminary consultation takes place at North 1 Block and Double Decker – 2 building until 5:30 PM. The Pharmacy department will be giving the medicines free of cost.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. As part of Bhagawan’s 97th Birthday celebrations, which traditionally begin today, the Rathotsavam or the Chariot Festival was observed this morning along with the Sri Sathya Sai Sathyanarayana Vratam puja. Continuing this Prasanthi tradition started by Bhagawan many decades ago, the chariot was beautifully decorated at Pata Mandiram, and ritualistic prayers were offered and brought towards the Prasanthi Nilayam Gopuram. Sri Venu Gopalaswamy’s idol was later installed on the chariot and taken out in a grand procession, that was led by brightly dressed children, the Vedam group, folk dancers and bhajan singers. Earlier, in the Sai Kulwant Hall, around 2000 devotees from across the world had gathered to take part in the sacred Sri Sathya Sai Sathyanarayana Vratam puja. Please find the glimpses of the event below.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. This evening there was a Devotional Musical Offering by Sri Tipu Narayan – Smt Harini and party. Enthralling the devotees by rendering songs in multiple languages, the couple kept the audience engaged throughout their performance. Please find the glimpses of the event below.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the Sri Sathya Sai Airport celebrates its 31st anniversary today. Inaugurated on Nov 15, 1991, just a week before the Sri Sathya Sai Super Speciality Hospital, the airport caters to cargo flights and chartered flights. Sri P Basant Kumar, IAS, Collector and District Magistrate of Sri SathyaSai District, along with Sri RJ Rathnakar, Managing Trustee, SSSCT, graced the occasion. Sri CD Sainadh, Director of the airport along with the staff offered their heartfelt gratitude to Swami for giving them this opportunity to serve Him in receiving the guests/devotees flying from different parts of the globe.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam.

With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the Global Akhanda Bhajan concluded successfully this evening.

It is indeed propitious that the Global Akhanda Bhajan concluded on the most auspicious occasion of Kartika Masa Ardra Nakshatra day, (Swami’s birth star and month).
At the conclusion of the bhajans, the students chanted Brahmarpanam and the Mahaprasadam of Chitrannam and Chakrapongal was served to all devotees gathered.

Please find below the glimpses of the same.

Commencement of Global Akhanda Bhajan | Nov 12, 2022 Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the Global Akhanda Bhajan commenced this evening at 6pm. Bhagawan would always mention about the importance of group singing in a united voice. Sai Kulwant Hall is now open for all the devotees to participate in the night long bhajans that concludes tomorrow evening at 6pm with Maha Mangala Arati. Come together and spread the sacred vibes of the Divine name.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. The Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, India with the support of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning & its alumni is initiating a program entitled “Grooming for Excellence – The Sri Sathya Sai Way” in an attempt to support the committed and aspirational career goals of children between age of 16 & 17 years (11th & 12th class). Around 6200 students across southern states have registered for the program. More than 360 master trainers have been selected to undertake this seva who have gathered at Prasanthi Nilayam to undergo a two-day training at SSSIHL. It is interesting to note that some of them have not even seen Bhagawan physically and are making their first trip to Puttaparthi. After offering the program brochure at Bhagawan’s Lotus Feet at Sai Kulwant Hall in the morning, the participants assembled in the Seminar Hall, SSSIHL. 3 speakers viz. Dr B Sai Giridhar(Registrar, SSSIHL), Dr CB Sanjeevi (Vice Chancellor, SSSIHL) and Sri RJ Rathnakar (Managing Trustee, SSSCT) addressed the gathering delving on Social Relevance, Leadership qualities, National Character building. The programme has three aspects viz. Awareness, Academic and Admission. Under the Awareness programme, students will be motivated and moulded to lead a meaningful and value-based life. Needy students will be helped to improve their academic standards. Also, students will be briefed about the unique features of SSSIHL. The Vidya Vahini team will be training the students in communicative English.

Honourable Chief Minister of Karnataka Sri Basavaraj Bommai inaugurated on Thursday, November 3, 2022, “Sri Sathya Sai Divyasmriti”, a completely digital experience centre on the life and teachings of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. The Centre is spread over 4,850 sq.ft and located at ‘Brindavan’, Sri Sathya Sai Baba Ashram, Kadugodi, White Field. Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust commissioned the project to commemorate its golden jubilee and it was executed by Sri Sathya Sai Media Centre, Prasanthi Nilayam, with support from Tagbin, Gurugram.

Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba was born in Puttaparthi and in His 86 years of earthly sojourn, He touched and transformed the lives of millions. The Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust continues to run absolutely free super specialty hospitals, schools, colleges and so on. More than providing basic amenities of life, Bhagawan has inspired hundreds and thousands to take to selfless service and practice universal love where there is no distinction between caste, class, religion, etc.

Bhagawan travelled extensively, covering more than 3,00,000 kms and visiting several villages, cities and towns of India exhorting the masses to follow the path of Truth, Righteousness, Peace and Love.

This digital museum is an attempt to capture and present this saga of selfless love and service, and inspire goodness and human values in the current generation.

State-of-the-art digital tools have been used extensively to recreate archived footages and images.

The experience centre is both, informative and interactive, and the exhibits come in different digital formats. Photos, videos, and audio clips bring to life the teachings, visits, projects, messages and landmark events from the life of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.

The digital museum has touch walls, personalised audio guides in multiple languages, and multi-media zones.

It will be open to the public from November 9, 2022.

With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan, the first ever Digital Experience Centre on the Life, Mission and Message of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba was inaugurated in the ‘Brindavan’ ashram, Whitefield, Bengaluru, today by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka, Sri Basavaraj Bommai.

Sri Aravind Limbavali, Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly accompanied the Chief Guest for the event. Sri R J Rathnakar, Managing Trustee, Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Prasanthi Nilayam, other Trustees and the Director, Sri Sathya Sai Media Centre also attended the event.

After the inauguration of the Sri Sathya Sai Divyasmṛti, Sri S S Naganand, Trustee of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust gave an introductory talk. He welcomed the Chief Guest and all other dignitaries to the event.

Sri Aravind Limbavali, an ardent devotee of Bhagawan, warmly recollected how the very first glimpse of Bhagawan has led to his self-transformation.

The Chief Guest was overwhelmed with nostalgia for being here in Bhagawan’s Ashram and also fondly recalled how the love of Bhagawan made him give-up non-vegetarian food. Earlier, he also spoke a few words after going through the museum.

Sri Vinay Kumar, Convenor, Brindavan Ashram expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Bhagawan and thanked all the dignitaries, sevadals and devotees for attending the event.

Please find the glimpses of the event.

www.sssdivyasmrti.org

As part of the 6th National Convention of the Sri Sathya Sai Schools in India, being held at Prasanthi Nilayam, the children from several schools offered a cultural presentation. The students of Sri Vishwa Vidyalaya Metriculation Higher Secondry School, Vandalur – Chennai offered a garland of devotional songs. Sri R J Rathnakar, Managing Trustee, Sri Sathtya Sai Central Trust and Sri Nimish Pandya, AIP, SSSSO India then released a book on the unique features of Sri Sathya Sai Schools. Please find the glimpses of the event.

As part of the 6th National Convention of the Sri Sathya Sai Schools in India, being held at Prasanthi Nilayam there were two cultural offerings at the Sai Kulwant Hall this evening. The first was a musical offering by Ms Sanaya Dahale, a tenth-standard student of Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vihar, Indore, who has made the school proud with the many accolades she has been receiving for her singing prowess. Her vocal rendition was followed by a dance presentation by the students of the Sri Sathya Sai Academy of Integrated Education, Bhadravati. Their presentation entitled, ‘Nrityarupaka of Navadurga’ was a depiction of the various forms of the Divine Mother. The program concluded with Mangala Arati.

As part of the 6th National Convention of the Sri Sathya Sai Schools in India, which is being held on Oct 29-30, 2022, more than 400 participants, which includes the management, administration, principals and senior teachers, are here at Prasanthi Nilayam. The inaugural session commenced with Vedam chanting, a procession of participants into the Sai Kulwant Hall and the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by Sri K Chakravarthi (Chairman, Sri Sathya Sai Global Council), Sri RJ Rathnakar (Managing Trustee, Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust) Sri Nimish Pandya (All India President, SSSSO). Marking this occasion Sri Umesh Dang, State President, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations – Chhattisgarh delivered the introductory talk. Sri Tribhuvan Sachdeva, Convener – National Council for Sri Sathya Sai Schools, addressed the gathering next on the topic, ‘Genesis of the National Council for Sri Sathya Sai Schools. This was followed by a talk by Sri Nimish Pandya on the topic, ‘Strengthening roots of the Sri Sathya Sai Education’.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. After the invocatory Vedam chanting by the men devotees, the children from the Sri Sathya Sai School, Surat offered a scintillating display of colourful dances to the tunes of various Ashtakams. Please find the glimpses of the same below.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. More than 500 devotees from Gujarat have gathered here to celebrate their New Year in the Divine Presence of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Extending the warm greetings, Sri Hemant Bhai Patel, State President, SSSSO, Gujarat presented the seva activities report. The devotees from Sai Ojas Group then offered a devotional music program. Please find below the glimpses of the same below.

Loving Sairam and Deepavali Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. Continuing the sacred tradition of lighting lamps and bursting crackers at Bhagawan’s residence, Yajur Mandir, the students & staff from Bhagawan’s Educational Institutions celebrated the festival of lights and joy in the presence of the dignitaries & elders of the ashram. May this vibrant festival of lights draw us all closer to HIM. Let us all pray to our Dearest Bhagawan to dispel the darkness of ignorance and light the wisdom in our lives. Please find the glimpses of the celebrations.

On the eve of Deepavali, the students from the Department of Music, SSSIHL, offered a devotional music program entitled Sai Swara Laya Arpanam comprising of Carnatic Kritis, Hindolam, Abhang, Hindustani Bandish, Tillana etc. Please find below the glimpses of the same below.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. As part of the ongoing celebrations of Avatar Declaration Day, the alumnae of Sri Sathya Sai Institutions offered a cultural presentation comprising of speeches, short documentary & devotional songs. Please find below the glimpses of the same.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. Bhagawan declared that He is Sai Baba on Oct 20, 1940 at Uravakonda revealing His Divinity to His family. And ever since this day is observed internationally by Sai Devotees as Avatar Declaration Day. Commemorating this occasion, the alumnae of Sri Sathya Sai Educational Institutions presented a cultural program comprising of shlokas and devotional songs. The Sri Sathya Sai Global Council (SSSGC) offered the first volume of the Prasanthi Global News (e-newsletter) at the Divine Lotus feet of Bhagawan. Please find the glimpses of the same below.

On this holy and auspicious occasion of the Avatar Declaration Day, the Sri Sathya Sai Global Council (SSSGC) offers the first volume of the Prasanthi Global News at the Divine Lotus feet of our lord, Sri Sathya Sai Baba. There are two aspects of Bhagavan’s avatarhood that standout amongst so many others. The first is His beautiful, enchanting, and powerful form that we love and adore and the second is the priceless, timeless, and all-encompassing message of love and truth that guides our sojourn on earth.

This gift from Prasanthi Nilayam, wrapped with love, carries with it the message of Swami and brings to us the acts of love and service from across the world. It reminds us of the blessings and opportunities to share love, spread peace and sanctify our lives.

In His Divine Discourse on the 25th of December 1998, Bhagavan said that it is the prime responsibility of every man to propagate the principles of love, truth and peace with everyone by experiencing it and sharing it with others. Hanuman, Bhagavan says was one such example. When Hanuman was ordered to discover the whereabouts of Mother Sita, he obeyed implicitly without question and succeeded. He did not hesitate; he did not feel proud that he was chosen for the high adventure. He listened, he understood, he obeyed, and he won and earned the title of Raamdoota.

In sharing the Prasanthi Global News, we pray that Swami guides us all to earn the title of Sai-dootas experiencing and sharing the message of love and service. We also pray that this newsletter motivates and inspires all to enrich their lives by following the Divine Dictum of ‘Love All Serve All”.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. A national level workshop on skill development is being conducted in Prasanthi Nilayam for over 70 participants from 20 States. Vocational training programs were initiated by Bhagawan during the 6th All India Conference in 1974. Subsequently, vocational centres to train young men and women in the age group of 20 to 35 years were started in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu & Andhra Pradesh. Now, this activity happens across the country. After Swami blessed the Village Integrated Program in 2007, Rural Vocational Training Centres (RVTC) were also set up for upskilling the rural youth and also impart moral education. In August 2021 upon the suggestion of Sri RJ Rathnakar, Managing Trustee, SSSCT, RVTC was modified to Skill Development Programs (SDP) by Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations – India. In the past year, around 3000 youth have benefitted from more than 140 programs such as tailoring, beautician, handicrafts, software skills, para medical, mechanical repairs etc. In order to empower the unemployed youth, school dropouts, single mothers, migrants etc from rural areas and enable them to survive in the society with some amount of self dignity, the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations – India offer this humble endeavour at Bhagawan’s Lotus Feet.

With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the Valedictory Ceremony of the World Space Week that was presided over by Sri RJ Rathnakar (Managing Trustee, SSSCT), Prof Dr CB Sanjeevi (Vice Chancellor, SSSIHL), Dr S Sankaran (Chief General Manager, SMP & ETF, SDSC SHAR) and Sri C Muralidhar (Chairman, WSW, Puttaparthi Venue) took place this morning in the auditorium of the Prasanthi Nilayam Campus. Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota, ISRO, and the Department of Space, Government of India is celebrating World Space Week 2022 at 8 different venues across 4 states with ‘Space & Sustainability’ as the theme this year. Extending gratitude to SDSC for selecting Puttaparthi as one of the centres for conducting space week, Prof CB Sanjeevi mentioned about the new initiatives of SSSIHL in collaboration with SDSC & ISRO. Praising the discipline and conduct of Bhagawan’s institutions, the guests deemed it an honour and privilege to hold the event here and displayed the images of Sri Sathya Sai District and Puttaparthi taken by Remote Sensing Satellites to the audience. Narrating about the experiences of scientists coming to Bhagawan and their conviction, Sri RJ Rathnakar addressed the audience on the theme of confluence of Science & Spirituality. The dignitaries then distributed prizes to the winners of several competitions conducted by the WSW team. Please find below the glimpses of the same.

The smooth functioning of the Prasanthi Nilayam Ashram happens because of the silent and selfless dedication of the members of the Sri Sathya Sai Sevadal who come from different parts of the country. They, especially, play an essential role in securing the various entry points, remote locations and allied institutions in Prasanthi Nilayam. To enhance their comfort and safety, the present shelters at these points used by them to stay and carry out their duties have been replaced with better structures. These will offer them a little more comfort and also keep them safe from the weather elements and pests. These were inaugurated and dedicated to Bhagawan this morning by Sri RJ Rathnakar (Managing Trustee, SSSCT). We take this opportunity to express our deep gratitude to all members of Sevadal for their selfless service towards the residents of the Ashram and visiting devotees. We pray Swami blesses each one of them and their families profusely.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. After the invocatory Vedam chanting by the students of Smt Eswaramma School, a devotional music concert was offered by Smt S Mahathi on the auspicious occasion of Vijaya Dasami. A renowned Carnatic musician and playback singer, Smt Mahathi enthralled the audience with various Carnatic Kritis and bhajans. Please find below the glimpses of the same.

Inaugural Ceremony of World Space Week – 2022 at SSSIHL Prasanthi Nilayam Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning in association with the Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota, ISRO, and the Department of Space, Government of India, is celebrating World Space Week 2022. The inaugural ceremony of the same was held at the Sri Sathya Sai International Centre for Sports, Prasanthi Nilayam this morning and the event was graced by His Excellency, Sri Biswabhushan Harichandan, Hon’ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh. Sri A Rajarajan, Distinguished Scientist & Director, SDSC SHAR, ISRO and Sri K Chakravarthi, Chancellor, SSSIHL presided over the function. Prof. (Dr) CB Sanjeevi, Vice Chancellor, SSSIHL and Sri RJ Rathnakar, Managing Trustee, SSSCT gave welcome addresses on behalf of the the institution. Before proceeding to the venue of the event, the Hon’ble Governor offered his salutations to Bhagawan at the Mahasannidhi in the Sai Kulwant Hall.

Poornahuti – Veda Purusha Saptaha Jnana Yagna | Oct 05, 2022 Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the week long Veda Purusha Saptaha Jnana Yagna concluded this morning with the Grand Poornahuti Ceremony & Samprokshnam (sprinkling) of Holy Yagna Jalam (water). Please find below the glimpses of the same.

Prasanthi Vidwan Mahasabha | Day – 06 | Oct 04, 2022 Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. After the invocatory Vedam chanting by the students of the Anantapur Campus, SSSIHL, Dr Ms Kiron Bala Arora, Associate Professor (Dept. of Hindi), Anantapur Campus, SSSIHL addressed the gathering on the topic ‘Stree Shakti’. The evening concluded with a devotional music program entitled ‘Bhakti Rasa Mala’, presented by the students of the Anantapur Campus. Please find below the glimpses of the same.

Prasanthi Vidwan Mahasabha – Day 05 | Oct 03, 2022 Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. After the invocatory Vedam Chanting by the Students from Prasanthi Nilayam Campus, SSSIHL, Dr N Siva Kumar, Director, Brindavan Campus, SSSIHL addressed the gathering reminiscing yesteryears Dasara celebrations with Bhagawan. A scintillating dance presentation by the students from Bhagawan’s educational institutions entitled ‘Bharatiyam’ was offered next. Please find below the glimpses for the same.

Prasanthi Vidwan Mahasabha – Day 05 | Oct 03, 2022 Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. After the invocatory Vedam Chanting by the Students from Prasanthi Nilayam Campus, SSSIHL, Dr N Siva Kumar, Director, Brindavan Campus, SSSIHL addressed the gathering reminiscing yesteryears Dasara celebrations with Bhagawan. A scintillating dance presentation by the students from Bhagawan’s educational institutions entitled ‘Bharatiyam’ was offered next. Please find below the glimpses for the same.

Prasanthi Vidwan Mahasabha – Day 04 | Oct 02, 2022 Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. After the invocatory Vedam Chanting by the Students from Brindavan Campus, SSSIHL, Sri Sai Manohar, Warden, Muddenahalli Campus, SSSIHL addressed the gathering on the topic – Power of Prayer. A Devotional Music Program entitled “Kankan Mein Tera Naam” by the students of Brindavan Campus, SSSIHL, followed next. Please find below the glimpses for the same.

Prasanthi Vidwan Mahasabha – Day 03 | Oct 01, 2022 Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. After the Invocatory Vedam Chanting by the students from Muddenhalli Campus, SSSIHL, Sri Sriman Narayanamurthy addressed the gathering. Sri Murthy, an eloquent telugu speaker on Indian mythology & ethics, spoke on the subject – how Swami is embodiment of Mother Divine. Please find below the glimpses for the same.

Prasanthi Vidwan Mahasabha – Day 02 | Sep 30, 2022 Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. After the invocatory Vedam Chanting by the Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School Children, Sri Chandrahaas C S, Research Scholar from Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Prasanthi Nilayam Campus addressed the gathering on the significance of Veda Purusha Saptaha Jnana Yajna. A Devotional Music Program entitled “Amma Se Ma Tak” by the students of Muddenahalli Campus, SSSIHL, followed next. Please find below the glimpses for the same.

As part of the Dasara Celebrations, the evening programs are conducted under the auspices of the ‘Prasanthi Vidwan Mahasabha’, where many erudite scholars, students and functionaries of Bhagawan’s institutions, address the gathering on topics concerning spirituality and philosophy, Bhagawan’s teachings and experiences of devotees, in the Sai Kulwant Hall. After the invocatory Vedam Chanting by the Sri Sathya Sai Primary School Children, Brahmasri Mylavarapu Srinivas Rao addressed the gathering this evening. Sri Srinivas Rao, a scholarly speaker who delivers lectures on Ramayanam, Mahabharatam, Bhagavatam, Vedas, Puranas and Itihasas, beautifully explained the significance of ‘Dasara’ drawing parallels between Devi & Mother Sai. His exposition on different ‘Alankarams'(decorations) during the Navaratri was filled with lessons from scriptures. Please find below the glimpses for the same.

MAR 22, 2020: Responding to the Clarion call from the Prime Minister of India Sri. Narendra Modi, for a 14 hour self quarantining of citizens of India, Puttaparthi too went for a complete shutdown on March 22, 2020. Even though all the spiritual activities in the ashram never stopped, the ashram gates were completely shut, denying entry to everyone unless one had a home inside the Ashram premises.

Devotees at large, appreciated, the efforts of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, for the way they were handling this corona crisis

Bhagawan started the seven-days long Yajna as one of many measures to fulfil His Avataric promise of Veda-Poshana (fostering of the Vedas), in 1962. Ever since, the ritualistic fire sacrifice for global welfare has become an important event during the Navaratri celebrations. Like every year this Yajnam had a grand opening this year too in the Poorna Chandra auditorium with the Kalasa procession by the pandits from Sai Kulwant Hall to the Poorna Chandra Auditorium. The Yajna will conclude on Vijayadashami day i.e. Oct 05, 2022. We are delighted to share with you glimpses of this sacred event.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam!

With the Divine Blessings of the Divine Mother Sai Ma, on the auspicious Monday morning, the first day of Dasara celebrations has begun with the traditional Kalasa Sthapana Pooja inside the Bhajan Hall at Sai Kulwant Hall. Kalasa Pooja and Kumkuma Archana will be performed on all 9 days of Navaratri.

We bring you glimpses of this holy event that marks the commencement of Navaratri Celebrations.

Shariramadhyam khalu dharma sadhanam – the body is the foremost instrument given by God to do good deeds. The Sri Sathya Sai District, in association with SSSSO, Andhra Pradesh, has arranged a medical awareness camp for the benefit of the taxi & cab drivers along with their families at its headquarters, Puttaparthi. This social initiative of medical screening and awareness camp has been taken up in order to provide care to the taxi drivers and thereby better comfort and service to the devotees, pilgrims and passengers. The Managing Trustee, SSSCT, Sri RJ Rathnakar, in his address to 200 plus attendees, urged them to consider their physical and mental health as the top priority. Referring them to ‘Krishnas’ (Saratis or charioteers) and the passengers as Arjunas, he requested them to follow the road safety guidelines, giving importance to the safety of passengers. Speaking on good health practices and a Nutritious diet, Dr Narasimhan, Director, Sri Sathya Sai General Hospital, reminded them that make their living only by driving and their bodies are disturbed due to their livelihood. Urging the drivers to play Swami’s bhajans in order to keep themselves awake during late-night drives, C. Rommel, Indian Foreign Service (Retd.) and senior Sevadal member, urged the families to follow up with the organisers periodically. Swami’s Prasadam in the form of T-shirts bearing Bhagawan’s message was also distributed.

Concluding Session | Sadhana Camp | Sep 18, 2022 Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. The concluding session of the three-day Sadhana Camp for the District Presidents, State Level Convenors and Office Bearers of the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, India, started with the ceremonial Vedam Chanting by National Gents Vedam Group. Sri Nimish Pandya, President, SSSSO – India addressed the gathering on the theme, ‘Way Forward with Back to Basics on Bhagawan’s Teachings’. Thanking all the delegates for the participation, he emphasised on how blessed and chosen each office bearer is in Swami’s Mission. All the office bearers, in their pledge, then prayed to Bhagawan to guide them in taking forward HIS Mission in the way Bhagawan envisioned.

Swararchana | Devotional Music Program | Sep 17, 2022 Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. More than 700 Office Bearers from Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, India have gathered here as part of the three day Sadhana Camp for the District Presidents & State Level Convenors. The evening proceedings began with Vedam Chanting by the National Gents Vedam group followed by a Devotional Music Program offered by the Sundaram Bhajan Group. Swami’s Prasadam in the form of sarees and safaris were given to the delegates who participated in the conference.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam.

As part of the three day Sadhana Camp for the District Presidents, State Level Convenors and Office Bearers of the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, India, an Instrumental Musical Program was offered by Sri Chirag Katti on Sitar.

Considered as one of the most promising Sitarists in the field of Indian classical music, Sri Chirag learnt Sitar from his father Pt. Shashank Katti. He is a recipient of the prestigious Surmani award, an impaneled artist of Indian Council for Cultural Relations- ICCR, and a scholarship holder for Sitar by the Ministry of Culture New Delhi. (Government of India).

He was accompanied by Sri Nishikant Barodekar on Tabla who is the grandson of the legendary vocalist, Hirabai Barodekar. Learning under the tabla wizard Ustad Alla Rakha and Ustad Zakir Hussain, he is currently serving Bhagawan as faculty member at the Department of Music, SSSIHL, Prasanthi Nilayam.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam.

More than 700 members of the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations (SSSSO), India, who are serving as District Presidents and State Co-ordinators have gathered at Prasanthi for a 3-day Sadhana Camp.

The inaugural proceedings began with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony by the Trustees of the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust and dignitaries from SSSSO at the Sai Kulwant Hall. This was followed by an introductory talk by National Seva Co-ordinator Sri Koteswara Rao who presented the idea behind the Sadhana camp, reminding the participants that Swami’s spiritual vision behind the Seva Organisation was the sole purpose for which He allowed His Divine Name to be used for it. The motive of the Organisation is ‘To enable individuals to take up Seva as a means of Spiritual Sadhana’.

This was followed by a plenary session at the auditorium of SSSIHL. The session began with Vedam invocation followed by traditional Prasanthi flag hoisting.

In his address, Sri Nimesh Pandya, President, SSSSO, India emphasised on humility being the hallmark of Sai devotees and urged all the office bearers to undertake service activities with humility. He also delved on the importance of self-transformation and self-analysis for members of the organisation

The Managing Trustee of SSSCT, Sri RJ Rathnakar, who addressed the gathering next on the topic ‘Sri Sathya Sai Mission’. Speaking about how unique the Organisation is, in his analogy of river Ganga & Organisation, he mentioned that people who take a dip in it benefit from it and get sanctified by it, and it is not the other way around. Laying emphasis on the importance of collective decision-making in the organisation, he urged that the loyalty and integrity should be committed to Bhagawan alone in the Organisation.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam.

The Trustees of the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust along with the staff of the Engineering Department offered gratitude to Swami, on the occasion of National Engineers’ day.

September 15 is celebrated as National Engineers’ day in memory and honour of Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya. Sir Visvesvaraya is credited with many monumental works that have served the country. His contribution in installing the flood protection systems for the dams that has saved many from floods is most notable. The famous ones being at Hyderabad and Mysore. He was conferred Bharath Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour in 1955.

As part of the Engineers’ Day gathering here, the Chairman of Sri Sathya Sai Global Council & Member Trustee, SSSCT, Sri K Chakravarthi & the Managing Trustee, SSSCT, Sri RJ Rathnakar interacted with the staff of the Engineering Department, expressing appreciation and to reviewing the works taken up during the last few years. The works to be taken up in the run-up to the Centenary celebrations were also discussed.

The works the department has been actively involved in include the construction of the Convention Centre, Solar power plants, lifts for the blocks in the Ashram, renovation of rooms, provision of hot water for pilgrims and students, Sai Charan (facility for elderly), replacement of asbestos at various buildings, construction of the crematorium, renovation of the community hall at Brahmanapalli, black topping of roads, new roof for the Poorna Chandra auditorium, replacing of poly-carbonate sheet and water proofing of Sai Kulwant Hall, renovation at Swami’s parent’s Samadhi, installation of fire protection systems, augmentation of street lights and providing inverter bulbs in common areas, Anganwadis at Kerala, digital museum at Brindavan and Drinking water plants at Odisha.

The works being taken up leading up to centenary celebrations include, re-laying of roads in Ashram and at SSSIHMS PG, additional water reservoirs, dormitories for pilgrims, staff quarters and workers quarters at Brindavan, additional class rooms at Eswaramma High School, lifts for all buildings in Ashram etc.

The Trustees presented the staff with mementos and enthused them to rededicate themselves for Swami’s work. We take this opportunity to thank the members of the Engineering Department for their tireless service & dedication to Bhagawan.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam.

With the divine blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the Plastic Surgery Department in the Sri Sathya Sai Super Speciality Hospital, Prasanthigram completes 25 years of its service to Swami.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Raghava Reddy, Head, Dept of Plastic Surgery mentioned that the department started small under the tutelage of Dr HS Bhatt in 1997 and has performed 17, 724 surgeries to date. Patients from almost 20 states across the country have been worthy beneficiaries of this Divine Healing.

Lauding the efforts put in by the hospital in offering world-class healthcare absolutely free of cost, the Chairman of the Sri Sathya Sai Global Council, Sri K Chakravarthi & the Managing Trustee, SSSCT, Sri RJ Rathnakar conveyed that it was heartening to note that the department is celebrating its Silver Jubilee at the same time while the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust is celebrating its Golden Jubilee. Encouraging the doctors and the staff, the Trustees urged them to see Swami in all the patients who come to the Hospital and treat them with Love.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam!

On the auspicious occasion of Thiruvonam, let us all pray to our beloved Bhagawan that we all develop the Atma Nivedanam (surrender to God) embodied by Bali Chakravarty.

The Kerala State Mahila group began the morning proceedings with Vedam Chanting followed by a Devotional Musical Offering by the Sai Youth Messengers.

The Bal Vikas children from Trivandrum then offered a colourful presentation of traditional art forms performed in Kerala during Onam.

Please find below the glimpses of the same.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam!

With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the traditional Ganesha immersion ceremony (Nimajjan) that symbolises the mergence of the Form into the Formless took place this evening.

The Ganeshas were brought in a ceremonial procession amidst vedic chanting. The students and the staff from Bhagawan’s Educational, Medical and Service Institutions offered their collective gratitude by designing creative & colourful ‘vahanas’ for Lord Vinayaka.

After a scintillating display of dance performances by the students of Sri Sathya Sai Primary School and Higher Secondary School, the members circumambulated around the Divya Sannidhi.

As many as 21 chariots were put to display seeking HIS Divine Blessings before proceeding for the Nimajjan.

Please find below the glimpses of the same.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam

As part of 21st anniversary celebrations, the staff and volunteers of Sri Sathya Sai Media Centre offer their collective gratitude to Bhagawan in form of a devotional music program followed by a new vernacular YouTube channel launch.

The morning proceedings began with Vedam Chanting by the Gents Volunteers Team. The Music Team from Kerala represented by Rashmi Ramchandran, Roshni Ramachandran and Arun Das then offered a bouquetå of devotional songs. Seeking Blessings from Bhagawan for embarking on a new journey, Sri Sathya Sai Madhuravani – a new Malayalam Youtube Channel was then launched by Sri K Chakravarthi (Chairman, SSSGC), Sri RJ Rathnakar (Managing Trustee, SSSCT) and Sri Sundar Swaminathan (Director, SSSMC) in the Divine Presence.

Please find below the glimpses of the same.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam

With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, more than 800 devotees from Guntur Dist. of SSSSO, India, have gathered here as part of their 3 day Parthi Yatra (20 – 22 Aug 2022).

These devotees have performed Sadhana duly conducting house hold bhajans in 97 New Homes and doing japa with 6 crores of Likhitha Namam.

The Managing Trustee of the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Sri RJ Rathnakar offered the invocatory prayers to Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba in Pata Mandiram (Pedda Venkamma Raju Kalyana Mandapam) and handed over the likhita namam books to the devotees.

The members & the dignitaries of the Organisation later walked to Sai Kulwant Hall in a ceremonial procession to seek the Divine Blessings of our Beloved Bhagawan. Please find below the glimpses of the same.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam.

Commemorating 75 years of Independence Day, the institutions established by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba celebrated this spirited day with the traditional tricolor flag hoisting ceremony.

Please find below the glimpses of the same.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam!

With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the traditional practise of organising Medical Camp by the Overseas Doctors during the Guru Poornima season resumed after a long wait! This is the first Medical Camp of Sri Sathya Sai Global Council. It was opened by Sri RJ Rathnakar (Managing Trustee, SSSCT) along with Dr Narasimhan (Medical Superintendent, General Hospital), Sri Nimish Pandya (Vice Chairman, SSSGC) and Dr Gita Kamath (Zone 1, SSSGC).

Around 25 doctors from different countries are taking part in the camp that houses specialities like Cardiology, ENT, Critical Care – ICU, Infectious diseases, Wound Care, Paediatrics, Podiatry, Family Medicine etc. Please find below the glimpses of the same.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam!

With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, more than 2000 Samithi Convenors from Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, India have gathered here to take part in a 3-day conference. The Valedictory Function began with Vedam chanting by the convenors followed by 3 talks. Sri Satyen Sharma (North East Zone President, SSSSO) and Sri Bharath Jhawar (Central Zone President, SSSSO) addressed the gathering on the Best Practices and Unique Features of the Seva Activities undertaken.

Sri Nimish Pandya (AIP, SSSSO) then addressed the audience on topics like what should be the focus by the SSSSO hereafter leading to Bhagawan’s Centenary Birthday Celebrations. Taking a Pledge in the Divine Presence along with the Fellow Samithi Convenors, District Presidents & State Presidents, he encouraged all of them to work in unison.

All the attendees (seated upto the end of Sai Kulwant Hall) were blessed with Bhagawan’s Prasadam, distributed by Sri RJ Rathnakar (Managing Trustee of SSSCT), Sri Nimish Pandya, revered elders & dignitaries of the Organisation.

Nava Vastra and Mangala sutra blessed at Bhagawan’s Sannidhi was handed over to the Temple Authorities of Vitthala Temple at Pandharpur (which Bhagawan had visited in 1960’s). The morning proceedings concluded with all the State Presidents of the Organisation offering Arati to Bhagawan, filling their hearts with joy and gratitude for allowing them to part of HIS Mission. Please find below the glimpses of the same.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam!

With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, more than 2000 Samithi Convenors from Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, India have gathered here to take part in a 3-day conference.

‘Parallel Sessions’ for today delved upon Narayana Seva, Expansion of Bal Vikas, Management of Samithis & Bhagawan’s Centenary Birthday Objectives in their respective native languages. In the afternoon, Sri RJ Rathnakar (The Managing Trustee of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust) visited all the centres where the respective vernacular sessions were taking place and spent more than an hour interacting with them.

The evening proceedings in Sai Kulwant hall began with Vedam Chanting by the convenors followed by 2 talks. Sri Anoop Saxena (West Zone President, SSSSO) and Prof E Mukundan (South Zone President, SSSSO) addressed the gathering on the Best Practices and Unique Features of the Seva Activities undertaken.

The evening proceedings concluded with a Devotional Music Program titled – “Swara Archana” by SSSSO India Music Team.

Please find below the glimpses of the same.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam!

With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, more than 2000 Samithi Convenors from Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, India have gathered here to take part in a 3-day conference.

After the Plenary Session at the Indoor Stadium, the convenors were indulged in ‘Parallel Sessions’ that were conducted in their native languages at different spots. Topics like Divine Charter of SSSSO, Evolution of SSSSO, Roles & Responsibilities of these convenors in accordance with Bhagawan’s guidance etc were delved upon in the respective vernacular media.

The evening proceedings began with Vedam Chanting by the convenors followed by 2 talks. Dr. Sanjay Aggarwal (North Zone President, SSSSO) and Sri Narayan Sar (East Zone President, SSSSO) addressed the gathering on the Best Practices and Unique Features of the Seva Activities undertaken.

The evening proceedings concluded with a Devotional Music Program titled – “Swara Archana” by SSSSO India Music Team.

Please find below the glimpses of the same.

With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, more than 2000 Samithi Convenors from Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, India have gathered here to take part in a 3-day conference.

The Inaugural session at the Sai Kulwant Hall began with the ceremonial lamp lighting by Sri K Chakravarthi (Chairman of Sri Sathya Sai Global Council), Sri RJ Rathnakar (Managing Trustee of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust) Sri Nimish Pandya (All India President, SSSSO), followed by a talk by Sri Nagesh Dhakappa (Member, SSSGC).

The Plenary Session was conducted in the Sri Sathya Sai International Centre for Sports (Indoor Stadium) later. After the Unfurling of the SSSSO Flag event, Sri Nimish Pandya elaborated on the purpose of this Sadhana Camp. Recalling the interactions with Bhagawan, he reiterated SSSSO is not any normal NGO, but GOD’s Organisation.

The guest speaker for the session, Sri RJ Rathnakar (Managing Trustee of SSSCT) followed next. Lauding the efforts of the Samithi Convenors and Sevadals (especially during pandemic period) he appreciated the seva activities done all over the country. Recollecting some fond interactions with Bhagawan, Sri RJ Rathnakar emphasised on Swami’s Love for the Office bearers and urged them to follow the 9 point Code of Conduct laid by Bhagawan in a systematic manner.

With the inspiration and determination to follow the Divine Footprints these Samithi Convenors have assembled here to humbly dedicate themselves to the legacy of our dearest Swami. Please find below the glimpses of the same.å

Sri RJ Rathnakar, Managing Trustee, Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Prasanthi Nilayam met Sri Biswa Bhusan Harichandan, Hon’ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh in the Raj Bhavan earlier today. The Hon’ble Governor, for about 20 minutes, enquired about the happenings at the Ashram and activities of the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust. He very fondly recollected his last visit to Prasanthi Nilayam when Bhagawan was physically present.

Sri RJ Rathnakar, took the opportunity to, on behalf of the Central Trust, invite the Hon’ble Governor to Prasanthi Nilayam. The Hon’ble Governor most graciously accepted the invitation and said he would visit the Ashram soon to take Bhagawan’s blessings.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam

After the grand consecration ceremony of the Divine Feet and the Gopuram at Sundaram in Chennai, the entourage departed to Villupuram and visited the Vela School for Special Children. In spite of the disabilities, these children put up a magnificent performance dancing to the folk tunes following the sign language from their teachers, thus leaving the audience spellbound.

Addressing the audience, Sri RJ Rathnakar announced that the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust would be assisting them in building an elevator and 2 rooms for dialysis. He also assured that the Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini program would be implemented in their training curriculum.

The entourage then moved to Neyveli Samiti which Bhagawan had physically blessed on Jan 24, 1982 by setting HIS Divine Footprints in Cuddalore District. Inaugurating a skill development centre for the rural folks’s livelihood and recollecting the memoirs from Bhagawan’s visit, Sri RJ Rathnakar urged the devotees and the office bearers to uphold the teachings of Bhagawan and encourage more people to take part in Swami’s activities. Please find below the glimpses of the same.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam.

The Managing Trustee of the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Sri RJ Rathnakar is embarking on a 4-day visit to Tamil Nadu taking forward the Divine Mission of Bhagawan of Sri Sathya Sai Baba.

After performing the preliminary rituals last evening, the auspicious Sri Sathya Sai Paduka Pratishtha Mahotsavam was conducted this morning at Sundaram, Chennai. The Divine Padukas brought from the Holy Abode, Prasanthi Nilayam was installed by the Managing Trustee of the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Sri RJ Rathnakar, the Chairman of the Sri Sathya Sai Global Council, Sri K Chakravarthi, Member Trustee, SSSCT, Dr V Mohan in the presence of other revered guests and dignitaries of the Organisation.

This was followed by Vimana Kumbhabhishekam and Pada Kumbhabhishekam amidst the Sacred Vedic Chants that charged the atmosphere with Divinity. The morning proceedings was witnessed by many devotees gathered there.

Please find below the glimpses of the same :

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam.

The Managing Trustee of the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Sri RJ Rathnakar is embarking on a 4-day visit to Tamil Nadu taking forward the Divine Mission of Bhagawan of Sri Sathya Sai Baba.

On Day 1, the preliminary rituals of Sri Sathya Sai Pada Pratishta Mahotsavam was organised at Sundaram, Chennai where in Sri RJ Rathnakar and family along with Dr. Mohan (Trustee, SSSCT), Sri E Mukundan (Zonal President, Southern Zone, SSSGC), Sri Ramesh (Convenor, TN Trust), Sri R Chandrasekharan (State President, TN, SSSSO) and other respected dignitaries and office bearers of the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations had taken part.

Sri RJ Rathnakar later inaugurated 5 skill centres, few Bal Vikas classes, Samitis, Bhajan Mandalis and a newer version of mobile hospital with added safety measures.

Please find the glimpses of the same.

The Managing Trustee of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Sri RJ Rathnakar, is embarking on a 4 day trip to Karnataka taking the Mission of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba forward.

After inspecting the lakes rejuvenation project at Neelavani in Uttara Kannada Dist. the entourage moved to Dharwad where a new educational campus – ‘Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Mandir’ was inaugurated by Sri RJ Rathnakar along with Sri Krishnakanth, Superintendent of Police, Dharwad Dist. amidst the presence of revered office bearers and dignitaries of the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, Karnataka. Sri Krishnakanth also happens to be an alumnus of Sri Sathya Sai Balvikas programme.

The campus has classes from LKG to 10th standard along with Intermediate (Pre University) courses and Degree courses exclusively for women. Built by Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust with a budget of 15 crores, the institution pledges to offer quality education coupled with value based teachings.

Walking around the campus, interacting with the children who had displayed some exhibition items, the guests moved on to inaugurate a new sports complex – ‘Sri Sathya Sai Kreedangana’ for these students. A grand arch welcoming the entire campus was christened as ‘Sri Sathya Sai Mahadwaar’.

Later, a new skill development centre was inaugurated by Sri RJ Rathnakar in yet another remote village. After distributing essential commodities to these people, the guests prayed for their well being and wished them good luck in being self sufficient by learning these new skills.

Even as the weather seemed to interrupt with rains, the Devotional singing and Vedic chants by the scores of devotees gathered there made it appear like HIS Divine Blessings. Please find below the glimpses of the same.

The Managing Trustee of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Sri RJ Rathnakar, is embarking on a 4 day trip to Karnataka taking the Mission of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba forward.

Bhagawan has always mentioned in HIS Discourses that the true spirit of Bharat exists in the villages. After spending a considerable amount of time with the ethnic Siddi Tribes at Yellapura, the entourage moved to another remote village area, Neelavani, where a commendable effort of desilting nearly 14 lakes has been taken up by the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, Karnataka.

Sri RJ Ratnakar along with revered dignitaries and office bearers of the Organisation inspected this lake rejuvenation and desilting program – ‘Sai Bhageeratha’ at Karlakatta village, Haliyal Taluk, Uttara Kannada district. Many lakes have been rejuvenated in the nearby villages ensuring that the water is stored throughout the year, increasing the storing capacity during monsoons & raising the water table.

People from around 30 villages had gathered to welcome the guests. Thousands of children, men and women decked up in their traditional attire, showcased their local art forms of music and dance. A grand procession with women carrying Poornakumbha, children singing bhajans and men beating drums led the guests to the newly constructed Sri Sathya Sai Skill Development Centre – ‘Sai Koushalya’. This spacious and a well equipped training centre which was inaugurated by Sri RJ Rathnakar, has around 300 women from nearby villages who specialise in making garlands, bags, purses, dolls, jewellery and dresses.

The entire atmosphere was charged with selfless love – Love towards their dear Lord. Villagers from each house had arranged a Swami’s altar on the street in front of their house and decorated them. The number of people in the procession was so huge that it spanned more than half a kilometre. Please find below the glimpses of the same.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings.

The Managing Trustee of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Sri RJ Rathnakar, is embarking on a 4 day trip to Karnataka taking the Mission of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba forward.

As part of his visit to Karnataka on His mission, he inaugurated Sri Sathya Sai Seva Kshetra and distributed blankets to tribal villagers. Here are the glimpses from the event.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings.

The Managing Trustee of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Sri RJ Rathnakar, is embarking on a 4 day trip to Karnataka taking the Mission of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba forward.

The Managing Trustee of the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Sri RJ Rathnakar inaugurated the ‘Sai Sridhar’ campus this morning. In order to impart value based education in the remote villages and rural areas of Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, the Sri Sathya Sai Education Trust has started this campus that is nestled in the foothills of Sahyadri mountain range in the Konkan region.

2 new school blocks, ‘Sai Vittala’ and ‘Sai Kasthuri’ situated in the same surroundings were also inaugurated this morning by Sri RJ Rathnakar along with Sri Nagesh Dhakappa (Advisor for SSSGC), Sri Mukundan (South Zonal President, SSSGC), Sri Padmanabha Pai (State President – North Karnataka, SSSO), Sri Venkat Gosavi (State President – South Karnataka, SSSO) amidst other revered office bearers and dignitaries. Please find below the glimpses of the same.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings.

The Managing Trustee of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Sri RJ Rathnakar, is embarking on a 4 day trip to Karnataka taking HIS Mission forward. Sri Rathnakar was received at the Mangalore Airport by Sri Padmanabha Pai (State President of SSSSO, Karnataka North), Sri Mukundan (President of South Zone, SSSSO), Sri Venkat Gosavi (State President of SSSSO, Karnataka South) and other revered elders and dignitaries.

Accorded by a traditional welcome at the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samithi, Mangalore, which Bhagawan had visited twice, Sri Rathnakar went to Swami’s room first and offered his prayers. He then went on to inaugurate the Sri Sathya Sai Skill Development Centre there.

Sri Rathnakar unveiled the marble padukas at the sanctum sanctorum of the samithi that were specially designed & provided by the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust.

Addressing around 750 devotees who had gathered, Sri Rathnakar urged everyone to practise Swami’s teachings in their lives. Complimenting their commitment in selfless service activities and their dedication to the organisation, Sri Rathnakar prayed for Swami’s Blessings on all these members.

2 long standing devotees Sri Shivaram Kaje and Sri Vaman Maroli were then honoured for their outstanding contributions and service for over 50 years. Please find below the glimpses of the same.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam.

As part of ongoing Buddha Poornima Celebrations, the morning proceedings of Day 2 began with Vedam Chanting by the devotees from Zone 4 & Zone 5, Sri Sathya Sai Global Council.

Sri Vashdev Khialani, the Buddha Poornima Co-ordinator introduced the guest speaker for the day, Sri Nimesh Pandya, Vice Chairman of Sri Sathya Sai Global Council who reminisced about earlier Buddha Poornima Celebrations in the immediate presence of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.

Quoting Lord Buddha’s teachings and principles, Sri Nimesh Pandya went on to explain how the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust and Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations strive to offer the best services to the society at large. The morning session concluded with the Global Bhajans sung by the devotees from Zone 4 & Zone 5. Please find below the glimpses of the same.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam.

As part of the ongoing Buddha Poornima Celebrations, the evening proceedings began with an intellectual talk by the Chief Monk, Lopon Phurpa Sherpa who drew parallels from the Buddhist teachings and our Bhagawan’s teachings viz. Peace & Non-Violence. The chief monk emphasised that the world would be a better place to live in if we followed Bhagawan’s dictums “Love All – Serve All” & “Help Ever – Hurt Never”.

The devotees from the Zone 4 and Zone 5, Sri Sathya Sai Global Council then offered a cultural presentation in the form of Ethnic Dances playing their traditional instruments. Please find the glimpses of the same below.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam.

With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the first overseas program Post Covid-19 was conducted this morning in Sai Kulwant Hall. The devotees from Zone 4 and Zone 5, Sri Sathya Sai Global Council, have gathered in Prasanthi Nilayam to celebrate Buddha Poornima in the Divine Presence of Bhagawan.

It was heartening to see 15 monks from Kathmandu initiating the proceedings in the morning by walking in a procession amidst traditional hymns of Narasiha Gatha. The monks then placed a White Buddha Statue at the Divine Sannidhi and invited all the revered elders to light the traditional lamp.

The Buddha Poornima Co-ordiantor, Sri Vashdev Khialani offered his heartfelt gratitude to Swami on behalf of all the overseas devotees gathered here for enabling them to travel from several countries and congregate at Prasanthi Nilayam.

A new website for Sri Lanka, Zone 4 – Sri Sathya Sai Global Council was launched in the Divine Presence of our Bhagawan by Sri K Chakravarthi (Chairman of SSSGC), Nimish Pandya (Vice Chairman of SSSGC) and Sri RJ Rathnakar (Managing Trustee of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust).

The monks then chanted the traditional Buddhist hymns and mantras praying for Global Peace and the Well-Being of all and thus concluded the morning proceedings by offering Mangala Arati to Bhagawan.

The devotees were later allowed to perform the Traditional Abhishekam to the Lord Buddha Idol.

Please find the glimpses of the same below.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam.

As part of the Aradhana Mahotsavam Proceedings, a Devotional Music Program was rendered by Kalaimamani Kalasri Dr.K.Krishnakumar.

Dr.K.Krishnakumar is a top ranking Carnatic vocal artist of the AIR and also a playback singer hailing from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He is the torch bearer of the Balamuralikrishna lineage of music which is the fifth generation of Saint Thyagaraja’s Sishya Parampara.

He was accompanied by Sri B V Raghavendra Rao on Violin, Vidwan Sri S P Ramanai on Mridangam & Sri Sainath on Ghatam.

Please find below the glimpses of the same.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam.

On this auspicious occasion of Aradhana Mahotsavam, the Sai Pancharatna Kritis were rendered. It is a musical bouquet of five songs in Telugu specially written and composed in classical Carnatic style in adoration of Bhagawan.

This was followed by 2 talks delivered by Dr V Mohan (Member Trustee, SSSCT and Sri Nimish Pandya (AIP – SSSSO)

There was also distribution of livelihood materials (Iron Box, Sewing Machines, Electrical kits etc) by the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust to more than 400 beneficiaries (Anantapur district and Sri Sathya Sai district) who were hit by during the pandemic.

May this Aradhana Day become the Adhar (basis) for Dhara Aradhana – incessant worship and adoration of that Beatific Form, imbibe the values that He taught, and let our lives attain fruition as His worthy instruments. Please find below the glimpses of the same.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam.

On the eve of Aradhana Mahotsavam, the students and staff of Bhagawan’s Institutions offered a Devotional Music programme.

With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the version 2.0 of Prasanthi Connect App was launched this evening by the Sri Sathya Sai Media Centre. An Audio CD entitled Bhakti to Bliss – Vol 2 – Keerthanam was also released in the Divine Presence by the Books & Publications Division of Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust.

The releases were done by Sri K Chakravarthi (Chairman, Sri Sathya Sai Global Council) Sri RJ Rathnakar (Managing Trustee, Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust) Dr V Mohan (Member Trustee, Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust) Sri Nimesh Pandya (All India President, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations) along with Sri Sundar Swaminathan (Director, Sri Sathya Sai Media Centre). Please find below the glimpses of the event.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. The evening proceedings began with Vedam Chanting by the Kerala vedam group. This was followed by two wonderful talks by erudite speakers – Sri KR Jyothilal (IAS, Principal Secretary, Govt. of Kerala) & Sri G Sankar (Padma Shri Awardee & Chairman of Habitat Technology Group). The evening session concluded with a Devotional Music Concert by TS Radhakrishnan and group. Please find below the glimpses of the evening’s proceedings.

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam.

Several devotees from Kerala have gathered here at Prasanthi Nilayam to celebrate their New Year – ‘Vishu’ in the Divine Presence of our Beloved Swami. The Annual Report of the Youth Activities was released by Sri RJ Rathnakar, the Managing Trustee of the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust along with the Office Bearers & other dignitaries of the Sri Sathya Sai Organisations, Kerala. Wishing you all a Happy, Holi and Blessed Vishu. Please find below the glimpses of the morning’s proceedings

Loving Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam.

On the auspicious occasion of Tamil New Year, a garland of literary verses written in ‘paavai’ tradition on the Life, Glory and Teachings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba were released this evening by Sri K Chakravarti (Chairman, Sri Sathya Sai Global Council) & Sri RJ Rathnakar (Managing Trustee, Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust). Just like the ‘Thiruppavai’, 30 devotional hymns (paasurams) have been composed. Please find below the glimpses of this evening’s proceedings.

Loving Sai Ram and Holy Sri Rama Navami Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. With the Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the traditional & sacred wedding ceremony – ‘Sita Rama Kalyanam’ was conducted successfully this morning in Sai Kulwant Hall as part of Sri Rama Navami Celebrations. The devotees from Telangana State offered their first yield of paddy harvested during Sankranti this year to Lord Sri Rama and Mother Sita for the sacred Talambaralu (holy rice). Please find here the glimpses of the morning proceedings.

Loving Sai Ram and Ugadi Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. Wishing you all a Holy and Blessed Ugadi. This year’s Ugadi is called Subhakrit – The year that gives you good fortune. Please find the glimpses of the morning proceedings.

Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. WIth the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the Maha Shivaratri Bhajans concluded successfully and the devotees were served with Prasadam (pulihora & chakra pongal). Please find here a few glimpses of the early morning proceedings.

Please find here some of the the glimpses of the evening proceedings of Maha Shivaratri 2022.

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Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam.

With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, on this auspicious Thursday morning, the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust offers two New Emergency Ambulance Services to help those residing in the Prasanthi Nilayam Ashram.

The Managing Trustee of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Sri RJ Rathnakar along with other elders and dignitaries of the Ashram conducted the morning proceedings with the traditional offerings and puja at the Ganesh Temple.

This is yet another step among many of the Central Trust in the recent times to make the lives of the Ashram inmates comfortable.

Samastha Loka Sukhino Bhavanthu.

MAR 22, 2020: Responding to the Clarion call from the Prime Minister of India Sri. Narendra Modi, for a 14 hour self quarantining of citizens of India, Puttaparthi too went for a complete shutdown on March 22, 2020. Even though all the spiritual activities in the ashram never stopped, the ashram gates were completely shut, denying entry to everyone unless one had a home inside the Ashram premises.

Devotees at large, appreciated, the efforts of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, for the way they were handling this corona crisis

Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam!

With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, on this holy day of Vasant Panchami, 2 State-of-the-Art Echocardiography machines and TMT machine from GE Healthcare were inaugurated by Sri RJ Rathnakar, the Managing Trustee of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust along with Dr Shekhar Rao, the Director of SSSIHMS, Whitefield.

With the addition of ‘THE TRINITY’ at the Cardiology department here, the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust continues to follow the dictum of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba by providing the Best Healthcare to the Humanity at absolutely no cost.

ECHO machines have undergone numerous upgrades over the years, thus facilitating the use of more complex but easy-to-use software and interfaces (“lesser knobs and higher definition”) to guide therapies. All-in-all, ECHO has now proven itself to be a “one-stop-shop” for decision making in heart diseases and allied health care issues.

Speaking on the occasion, the staff of Swami’s hospital conveyed their heartfelt gratitude to Bhagawan and made the following statement(s):
“Thanks to Swami’s Grace and Compassion along with immense support of the Central Trust, we at Sri Sathya Sai Institutes have been using the standard-of-care ECHO machines for more than 2 decades with continuous improvements and machine upgrades as per the need of the situation and times.

With the addition of the E95 ULTRA, Vivid T8 Pro machines and the upgraded CARDIOSOFT VERSION 7.0 TMT machine along with new Medical grade to original GE Treadmill, we strive to follow Swami’s command of building a healthy nation and continue to provide the best healthcare to our patients.

The addition of these three equipment will certainly help in better decision-making and treatment. Bhagawan Baba had always taught us that Technology has potential only if it is taken out of the ‘Ivory Towers’ and ‘is brought to the Bedside’ to help the ailing and needy, especially for a strata of patients for whom these facilities are not accessible due to financial constraints.

With the proverbial ‘shot in the arm’ that has been provided by the addition of our TRINITY of new equipment, we believe the Central Trust has helped us take a huge stride in that direction.”

On this historic day, as India celebrates 73rd Republic Day, the State Government of Andhra Pradesh has announced the formation of the Sri Sathya Sai District.
The re-organised political map of Andhra Pradesh has 26 districts in all and Puttaparthi becomes the Headquarters of the newly formed Sri Sathya Sai District.

The geographical size of this district is 7,771 kms and it comprises a population of 17.22 lakhs (1.72 million).

It will also have three revenue divisions: Puttaparthi, Penukonda and Kadiri, supported by 29 Revenue Mandals (13 in Penukonda, 8 in Kadiri and 8 in Puttaparthi).

The Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust expresses its gratitude to the Government of Andhra Pradesh for this thoughtful gesture.

Seven decades ago, Puttaparthi was called as a place which was “stone’s throw away from stone age”.

Today every stone of Puttaparthi exudes the Pure Love that Bhagawan poured into it for decades together and as a result it shines as a stellar inspiration for selfless service and universal love for the whole world.

For the Sai devotees, this indeed is a heartening moment as we begin the 97th year of His Holy Advent.

On January 11, 2022, Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust issued a Public Notice informing the general public that rights in all videos, Audio etc in the digital form with respect to the day-to-day activities / darshan / events conducted in the properties owned by Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust are the intellectual property rights of the Trust.
Any person / organisation intending to use the same for Non-commercial purpose need to obtain a written permission. The Letter is furnished below.
Please also read frequently asked questions stated below to clarify the need and queries related to the Public Notice.
This document is frequently updated/modified based on the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust Social Media Policy and hence should not be considered as Final release.
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Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba had graciously gifted the Nursing College on 1st Sep 2008. In the last 13 years, 330 highly skilled nurses have passed out of the college till date. 469 students have been enrolled in the nursing college so far. Till now the Nursing College has been functioning within the building of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences. Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust has taken a decision to provide a separate building for the Nursing College and the same was announced on 23rd November 2021 during the Bhagawan’s birthday celebrations. Today the 13th December 2021, saw the Bhoomi pooja for the Nursing College building being performed. Sri Rathnakar RJ, Managing Trustee, SSSCT Sri Naganand, Trustee, SSSCT, Dr. Shekhar Rao, Director, SSSIHMS, Whitefield, Sri Nagesh Dhakappa, ex state president Sri Sathya Sai Organization, Sri Sundar, Swaminathan, Director, Sri Sathya Sai Media Center; Sri Manohar Shetty, Advisor, Sri Vinay Kumar, Trustee, Sri Sathya Sai Trust, Karnataka were present for the pooja along with staff and students of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences. The Pooja started at 9:05 AM at the muhurta time with Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba varu. Divine Message Outlining the purpose of Nursing College “Swami willed that there should be a sufficient number of trained nursing personnel and therefore training facilities for nursing personnel will be established. It is easy for doctors to perform operations. The real difficulty is in taking care of the patients after the operations. It is easy to slice vegetables. But, to prepare a tasty dish out of that is very difficult. This task of “cooking” is done by the nurses. If there is no good nursing, even the operation may be a failure. Therefore in order to train a good group of nursing personnel, training facilities are being provided. All those who are pure-hearted and filled with a spirit of service, may approach the Director for undergoing training to serve in the hospital. They need not incur any expense. The entire training is free. Elsewhere, if people want to undergo such training, they have to pay all kinds of fees. Here nothing will be. charged. Everything will be provided free. Only, we want persons with pure hearts to join the course. Today we have quite a large number of people working in our hospital. But, there is more work to be done because of the ever-growing number of patients seeking relief. Hence, we need many more nursing personnel. We are asking for nurses not for Swami’s sake but for the sake of the nation.” – Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, Poornachandra Auditorium, Guru Pournima message, 14 Jul 1992 #NursingCollege #Service #SSSIHMS

With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, a state of the art medical oxygen facility – Oxygen Generation Plant DOCS 200 was inaugurated at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Whitefield this morning. Sri RJ Rathnakar, Managing Trustee, Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust graciously inaugurated the facility at 10 AM today along with Sri Shekhar Rao (Director, SSSIHMS – Whitefield), Sri Vinay Kumar (Trustee, Sri Sathya Sai Trust – Karnataka), Sri Padmanabha Pai (State President, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations – South Karnataka) in midst of other functionaries from different departments of the hospital The Oxygen Generation plant from M/s PCI Gases can produce 200 liters of medical grade oxygen per minute and will meet close to 90% of oxygen required for patients during surgeries and in post operative ICU care. Earlier Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust had set up a DOCS 500 oxygen generation plant at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Puttaparthi to cater to the COVID Hospital and the Super Specialty Hospital. The COVID pandemic has demanded hospitals to be self-sufficient in Medical Oxygen and Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust has equipped both the Super Specialty Hospitals with this much needed equipment to generate oxygen. The Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust has been in the forefront of the fight against COVID on several fronts. Several hundreds of COVID patients have been treated including ICU care, entirely free of cost at hospitals in Bengaluru and Puttaparthi.

Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam.
On the eve of Bhagawan’s 96th Jayanti Mahotsavam, the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning celebrates its 40th Convocation.
And to make the event special, the Chief Justice of India, Hon’ble Justice Sri NV Ramana garu had benevolently consented to be the chief guest.

Sai Ram and greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam.

As part of Bhagawan’s 96th Jayanthi Mahotsavam, there was a special devotional music concert by Sri Sikkil C Gurucharan at the Sai Kulwant Hall, Prasanthi Nilayam.
A book titled, ‘Sai Seva’ written by Dr K Narasimhan, Director Sri Sathya Sai Mobile Hospital & the Medical Superintendent of the Sri Sathya Sai General Hospital, Prsasnthi Nilayam was offered to Bhagwan and released today.
Here are the glimpses of the event.
To watch the full concert please tune into Prasanthi Mandir Live YouTube Channel.

The Divine Valley of Puttaparthi has been witnessing more than usual showers from above in the last few days. While it is heartening to see Chitravathi in all Her glory, this excess rainfall has also resulted in disrupting the lives of many rural folks, especially those living in the low lying areas and close to the River. To come to the rescue of the distressed and offer them comfort and solace the Managing Trustee of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Sri RJ Rathnakar along with his family, visited the residents of Sai Nagar, Pedha Bazar, and served them with Anna Prasadam, Snacks, Fruits and Drinking Water in the presence of Puttaparthi Municipal Commissioner, MRO and CI. The Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, Andhra Pradesh who are present here for the Service Duty, immediately swung into action by cooking about 250 kg rice within an hours time. Apart from personally serving meals to a little more than 2000 people along with the dignitaries and elders, they also visited a hostel there and distributed clothes and blankets to the affected children. We pray to Bhagawan that He continues to provide succour and grace to the affected families in these difficult times.

The Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust was honoured this year with the YSR Lifetime Achievement awards, instituted in memory of the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, late Dr YS Rajasekhar Reddy. The award was presented in a ceremony held at Vijayawada on the occasion of the Andhra Pradesh state formation day on Nov 01, 2021. This award was handed over by Hon’ble Governor of Andhra Pradesh Sri Biswabhusan Harichandan & Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Sri Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, to the Managing Trustee, Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Sri R J Rathnakar. The Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust was recognised for its yeomen service to the people of the state. In all, there were 63 awardees that included organisations and individuals. Some of them were recognised with a YSR Lifetime Achievement award, while some others with a YSR Achievement Award.

Glimpses of the event.
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On the auspicious ocassion of Vijaya Dasami, a state of the art medical oxygen facility was inaugurated in the Sri Sathya Sai Super Speciality Hospital COVID care centre, Puttaparthi. Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust with a budget of 1 crore rupees, dedicated a state of the art medical oxygen plant at the Super Speciality Hospital, Puttaparthi. Joining the prayers to Swami along with other staff members of the hospital Sri. Rathnakar, Managing Trustee, Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust and Sri. Nimish Pandya All India President Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations inaugurated the plant. This Holy ocassion was grace by , Sri. Gurumurthy, Director of the Super Speciality Hospital, Dr. Neelam Desai HOD CTVS, Dr. Ramnath Iyer HOD Cardiology, Dr. Prakash, HOD Orthopaedic Department Mr. Rajesh Desai Executive Engineer, Mr. Shiv Kumar Financial Controller, Mr. Hara nath and other dignitaries.

Inauguration of Advanced Cardiac Life Support Ambulance | Oct 14, 2021 Sai Ram and Dasara Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam. With the Divine Blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, on this auspicious Thursday morning, an advanced Cardiac Life Support Ambulance was inaugurated in the presence of Sri RJ Rathnakar (Managing Trustee of SSSCT), Dr Guru Murthy (Director of Super Speciality Hospital, Prasanthi Gram) and Dr Narasimhan (Director of General Hospital). The Advanced Cardiac Life Support Ambulance procured by the Sri Satya Sai Central Trust is a state of the art, fully air conditioned, moving cardiac care unit to be used to transport critically ill patients safely from one medical center to another. The life support equipment available in the ambulance is in conformity with the Constructional and Functional Requirements for Road Ambulances as enumerated in National Ambulance Code. The vehicle has Anti-Lock Braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake force distribution (EBD) built in to ensure best in class safety while travelling at higher speeds during critical times. The life saving facilities available include Defibrillator with rhythm and patient data recording, a Cardiac Monitor, an External Cardiac Pacing unit, Portable airways care system (P.A.C.S), Manual resuscitator, Suction catheter, and Portable advanced resuscitation system (P.A.R.S.). It is also equipped with Infusion administration pump and accessories, Intubation equipment, Nebulization Apparatus, Stethoscope and Drug administration equipment. Apart from this the Ambulance is equipped with an Oxygen supply facility from Stationary cylinders (2 nos. – 7 Cum each) which could last for almost 24 hours of supply @ 10 liters per min and can additionally accommodate one B–type portable oxygen cylinder of 1.4 Cum capacity. There are built-in cabinets that can be used to hold all essential medicines during the transit, and a bed side IV line stand is available for administering IV fluids if needed. In line with Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s vision of providing world class medical facilities to all people free of cost, the SSSCT inaugurates and dedicates this vehicle for use by its medical units on the holy occasion of Vijaya Dashami.

Glimpses of the historic event of Sri Sathya Sai Global Council being dedicated at the Divine Lotus Feet.

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The Government of Andhra Pradesh announces the prestigious ‘YSR Life Time Achievement awards for Public Service’ to Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Prasanthi Nilayam under the institutions category. This award has been given to the Trust for the meritorious service rendered to the society at large without any discrimination of caste, color and creed which largely includes the people from the economically weaker sections. While announcing the award, it was mentioned that the good works initiated by Bhagwan have continued after the Mahasamadhi with the same spirit for more than a decade. Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust dedicates the award to the committed workforce who are working in the various institutions, volunteers whose contributions are immense, donors who continue to support the activities and the loving Sai devotees all over the world. Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust heart-fully thank the Government of Andhra Pradesh for the recognition accorded. We humbly accept this award and place it at the Lotus feet of our beloved Bhagawan. Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust Prasanthi Nilayam

Glimpses of the event.
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After many months of hard work, we finally have a vaccine for COVID-19 and the massive vaccination drive begins in India today. This is a moment of huge relief for all and indeed a very positive way to begin the year 2021. Earlier today, the Prime Minister of India, Sri Narendra Modi, officially launched India’s COVID-19 vaccination exercise via a video conference, of which SSSIHMS was also a part of. The medical staff of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences have been in the frontline of this battle against this pandemic, and rightly, they will be among the first set of Indian citizens to receive the vaccination.

The vaccines have arrived at the SSSIHMS-PG and the medical staff who have been rendering yeomen selfless service will be vaccinated soon. Sri RJ Rathnakar, Managing Trustee of the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Sri Sreedhar Reddy, MLA representing the Puttaparthi constituency, the Director of the hospital, Dr Gurumurthy and the senior doctors and medical staff marked the momentous event by offering prayers to Bhagawan Baba.

Let us collectively offer our gratitude to Bhagawan, even as we express our deep sense of appreciation to those who have worked tirelessly to produce the vaccine and the scores of frontline medical workers who have put themselves under risk to serve the Corona infected patients. We pray Bhagawan blesses each one of them profusely!

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Today, the Prime Minister of India, Sri Narendra Modi, officially launched India’s massive COVID-19 vaccination exercise via a video conference.

As it was decided that those facing the highest risk will be vaccinated on priority, doctors, nurses, medical staff and frontline workers, will be vaccinated first. As part of this program, the staff of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Prasanthigram will receive the first dose of vaccination. Ever since the breakout of COVID19, Bhagawan’s hospitals have been providing assistance to the Government and patients directly to deal with the pandemic. The SSSIHMS also has a fully functional COVID ward treating infected patients and the medical staff have been doing a commendable job in a spirit of selfless service, putting themselves at risk, and with complete faith in Bhagawan.

Dr Gurumurthy, Director, Dr Ramnath V Iyer, Senior doctor from SSSIHMS, Prasanthigram, Sri RJ Rathnakar, Managing Trustee of the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, along with senior doctors and medical staff attended the video conferencing event where the Prime Minister made the announcement. In all 3,006 session sites across all states and Union Territories were virtually connected during the event. We will share further updates very soon.

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By the Grace of Bhagawan, Global Convention Center is coming up in a very beautiful way at Prasanthi Nilayam. Sri Sathya Sai International Organisation (SSSIO) had proposed having such a facility in the Ashram which will be convenient for overseas devotees for conducting the programs. Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust (SSSCT), being committed to make available this facility for use of all the devotees, had embarked on planning and construction. Few officers were sent to different locations to see the auditoriums and learn the requirements. By Swami’s grace, on 30th October 2018, the Groundbreaking Ceremony was held. The SSSCT members and SSSIO senior office bearers met wherein the utilisation of this facility was discussed and it was agreed that SSSIO will conduct at least 90 programs in one calendar year in the new upcoming facility. We pray to Swami to bless this intention and may all brothers and sisters can join to conduct and participate in conferences, meetings, seminars and any other programs and make the best use of this Gift from Swami.

The convention center building has a total built-up area of about 56,500 sq ft. There are two auditoriums in the complex, one with a seating capacity of 1000 and another with a seating capacity of 300. Additionally, there are two conference halls, where smaller groups can have their meetings.

Some of the key aspects that have been considered are:

1. Two Auditoria with a total seating capacity of 1000 and 300
2. Two huge stages measuring 90 X 50 and 90 X 30 feet for presentations including concerts including orchestra and classical musical programs
3. Ergonomic seats for the audience
4. Two medium-sized Conference rooms of 50 seating capacity each and they can be combined for 100 participants.
5. Centralized Air conditioner for the Entire Facility
6. An Advanced Audio system
7. LED screens
8. Very aesthetic lightings and high performing light grids for use in the programs.
9. Power backup with UPS, Generators and Inverters
10. As a green initiative, rooftop solar power generation
11. Soothing Water body with the Sri Sathya Sai Archives and SSSIHL administrative building in the background.
12. A Spacious foyer and large corridors to help the smooth movement of people.
13. A robust Fire safety system and 24-hour surveillance coverage
14. Beautiful landscaping with garden
15. Motifs depicting Swami’s love and messages

The construction started at a quick pace immediately after the Bhoomi Puja.

Here are a few pictures of the building and glimpses of building construction in different stages.

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Glimpses of Golden Chariot Procession & Jhoola Mahotsavam | 95th Birthday Evening Celebrations

Commencing the proceedings, the Golden Chariot that The Lord mounted in 1997, fulfilling scriptural prophecies, was taken out in a regal procession today, at 5 PM IST, circumambulating the Prasanthi Mandir to the escort of Vedam and Bhajans.

For many it turned out to be a rare spectacle, having ‘Suvarna Sai Darshanam’. Covering the Nagarsankirtan route, the procession finally entered the Mandir at 17:30 hrs. After Jhoola Mahotsavam with soulful songs, Mangala Arathi was offered to Bhagawan.

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Launch of Sri Sathya Sai Amrutavani | YouTube Channel for Kannada Audience | Nov 23, 2020

As informed earlier, Sri Sathya Sai Amrutavani Kannada YouTube Channel was launched by Sri R J Rathnakar, Managing Trustee, Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Sri Sundar Swaminathan, Director, Sri Sathya Sai Media Centre and other dignitaries today morning in the studios of Sri Sathya Sai Media Centre.

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Glimpses from Morning Program | 95th Birthday Celebrations of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba

Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s 95th Birthday celebrations started with Vedam followed by soulful, melodious and elevating music program by Prasanthi Bhajan group.

Shri Naganand, Trustee, Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, presented the gist of the annual report followed by the Divine Discourse, bhajans and Mangala Arati.

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Glimpses of the 39th Convocation of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning | November 22, 2020

Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning – SSSIHL (Deemed to be University) held its 39th Annual Convocation at Poornachandra Hall, Prasanthi Nilayam, Andhra Pradesh in the Divine Presence on 22 November 2020 at 03:30 PM IST.

The event began with the invocatory Veda Chanting, the Vice Chancellor Prof (Dr) C B Sanjeevi, prayed to declare the convocation open.

With prayers, the Convocation was declared open by the Revered Founder Chancellor Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.

The distinguished Chief Guest Dr Soumya Swaminathan, Chief Scientist, WHO, Geneva, Switzerland delivered her convocation address to the students virtually.

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Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s birthday celebrations are joyous occasions for devotees all over the world. Thousands of devotees assemble in Prasanthi Nilayam to bask in the grand celebrations. It is a tradition that Prasanthi Nilayam administration makes the arrangement to serve free Anna Prasadam to all devotees coming for Birthday celebrations.

Due to the Covid restrictions, in consideration of the safety of the devotees, the Birthday celebrations in Prasanthi Nilayam are planned at a low key. The food courts which used to serve delicious food as prasadam in Prasanthi Nilayam are not functioning this time, as Covid does not allow crowding. But the penchant to serve is very high. In order to keep everybody safe, it has been decided to reach prasadam to 199 villages spread over 17 mandals of the Anantapuram District of Andhra Pradesh, serving over 1,00,000 meals on Swami’s 95th Birthday celebrations.

This initiative is being taken up by Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, along with Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. To all the selected villages, groceries offered by devotees from Karnataka were flagged off this morning from Prasanthi Nilayam by Sri R J Rathnakar, Managing Trustee, SSSCT.

On the morning of 23rd November, 2020, in all the selected villages of Ananthapuram District, the 95th Birthday of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba Varu will be celebrated by the devotees with total dedication and devotion, in a modest way. ‘Anna Prasadam’ will be prepared in their respective villages by the Anantapuram district Sevadal and will be distributed to devotees.

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Launch of the Revamped Website of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning | November 21, 2020

The revamped and upgraded website of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning was launched this morning by the Chancellor Sri K Chakravarthi, Sri R J Rathnakar, Managing Trustee, Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Prof. (Dr) C B Sanjeevi, Vice-Chancellor and other dignitaries. The event took place in the Administrative Block of SSSIHL.

Please find the link to the new website below.
https://www.sssihl.edu.in/

Glimpses of the event.
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The year 2020 has been a gargantuan ordeal with the Corona pandemic disrupting life and living like no other. However, as always, the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust has risen to the occasion to come to the aid of those in need. The Trust has carried out many activities to help people battle the disease and to bring some sense of normalcy back into lives. Apart from relief material and medical supplies, the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust has also set up a well-equipped COVID centre to help the Government deal with the rising cases.

The pandemic may have caused much havoc, but it has also brought out the spirit of humanity, courage and resilience from many individuals who have come forth to be in the forefront of this fight against the pandemic. They are rightly hailed as the ‘ COVID Warriors ’. In a noble gesture, the government administration of Ananthapuramu district chose to felicitate some of these commendable institutions and individuals. The Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust was also felicitated as part of the program by the Ananthapur District Collector, Sri Gandham Chandrudu, IAS and the District Magistrate at the Collectorate Building in Ananthapur. The Trust was represented by Dr. Gurumurthy, Director, and Dr. Ramnath V Iyer, Senior doctor from Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Prasanthigram.

For all of us, an opportunity to be of service to humanity, and to be instruments in Bhagawan Baba’s immense work is in itself a reward that cannot be measured. We humbly offer this appreciation at His Lotus Feet, the place where it truly belongs.

Jai Sai Ram.

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Aum Sri Sai Ram. Greetings on this most auspicious occasion of the Vijayadashami, with a deep sense of gratitude and joy, we share with all of you an announcement of immense significance. The United Nations (ECOSOC) has accorded an august global recognition to the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, for its unparalleled humanitarian work, by granting it a Special Consultative Status.

On June 24, 2020, the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) adopted the recommendation of the Committee on NGOs to grant the special status to the Trust. ECOSOC is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations that serves as the central forum for discussing international economic and social issues and formulating policy recommendations addressed to member states and the United Nations system.

The Special Consultative Status conferred on the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust enables it to actively engage with ECOSOC and its subsidiary bodies, as well as with the United Nations Secretariat, programmes and agencies in several ways. The trust can also make representations to the United Nations in fields where the Trust has contributed over the past many decades and continues to be active in. For us, this is a Prestigious opportunity given by Bhagawan, to take HIS universal message of Love & Service to millions around the world.

Mr R. J. Rathnakar, Managing Trustee, Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust elaborates in the following video message.

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The unprecedented adversity the world is undergoing due to the pandemic, has created an urgent need to disseminate critical information to the masses. The proliferation of unverified information has also added to the challenge. In a massive effort to deal with this situation in India, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is collaborating with the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust and the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, India.

Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation is one of the largest volunteer-based organisations with members spread across the length and breadth of the country and is ideally suited to play this important role. Filled with enthusiasm and love for Bhagawan, the members are ever ready to serve the community, and this presents them yet another opportunity to express their devotion.

Young Seva Dals who have hands-on experience with social media, who are multilingual and are distributed geographically will be trained online using modules created by UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO). The training will enable volunteers to educate the general public on information regarding the symptoms, need for institutional quarantine, preventive measures, and general training in maintaining psychological health and financial discipline. The training will also focus on ways to minimise domestic violence and sensitising children on potential threats.

As part of the first phase, 4000 Seva Dal (2000 from Andhra Pradesh, 1000 from Telangana and 1000 from Karnataka) in four batches are being trained. In the second phase, Seva Dal from Tamil Nadu and Kerala will undergo this online training, and thereafter members from across the country will be trained and they will take the information to every corner of the country.

The training program was launched through a webinar organised by Ms Seema Kumar from UNICEF, Ms Aravinda from Communication Resource Unit (CRU) along with experts from WHO. Mr RJ Rathnakar, Managing Trustee represented the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, and Mr Nimish Pandya (All India President), Mr Chalam (State President, AP) and Mr Koteswara Rao (National Seva Coordinator) were among those who represented the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, India. Experts from WHO, National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj and Public Health Foundation of India also participated in the webinar.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Rathnakar highlighted the seva activities taken up by the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust and the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation from the time the lockdown was declared. He also stressed on the need to disseminate verified and factual information among the public to allay undue panic created by false information.

The Organisation established by Bhagawan continues to be a divine gift for humanity, coming to the rescue of the needy, and also giving the opportunity of selfless service for those who wish to sanctify their life.

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Thanks to the prayers of hundreds and thousands of devotees for months and weeks together, in His infinite compassion, Bhagawan has willed that Prasanthi Mandir be open for devotees to soak in the Divine Darshan of Divya Sannidhi from September 27, 2020 onwards.

All are welcome to partake the bliss of being in His presence after the Morning Arathi as well as Evening Arathi from September 27, 2020.

However, for some more time, the Accommodation Office inside the Ashram continues to remain closed.

After the bhajans, devotees will be permitted to be blessed with the darshan of Bhagawan from a distance. The devotees’ queue will be in conformance with all social distancing norms.

Let us be grateful to Bhagawan for His immense mercy and pray that soon Prasanthi Nilayam is back with its vibrant glory of filling every heart with undiluted peace and unceasing Love.

Managing Trustee of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Shri Rathnakar, along with the District Special officer Mr. Chaitanya, Head of the department of Cardiology Ms. Neelam Desai, Dr. Prakash, Dr. Iyer and other staff of Sri Sathya Sai institute of Higher Medical Sciences (SSSIHMS)participated in the inaugural pooja for this new COVID-19 centre.

Until now all the patients were referred to the District headquarters hospital in Anantapur. As the number of cases are increasing (luckily most of them are asymptomatic and not serious cases) and sensing the need to help the people in and around Puttaparthi, the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust has come up with this facility which will be of great help to the local people who can avoid travelling two hours to Anantapur

This unique Covid centre is a 130 bed facility which has oxygen supply in every room and every room is ensuite too. This facility also has 5 ICU beds and 5 ventilators beds. Once again Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust has come forward to help the needy in times of need.

Kudos to all the staff , engineering, procurement, Electrical, Nursing, Para medical under the guidance of Director and HODs who have shown their real love for Swami and make this facility available in record time for patients in need

Swami bless us all 🙏🙏🙏

With the blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, a new passenger lift was inaugurated today morning at Sri Sathya Sai Prasanthi Nilayam Railway Station. This was done with the support of the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust to help devotees coming for Bhagawan’s darshan.

Here are glimpses from the event.

Hundreds of women from marginalised sections of society in the rural areas of Anantapur district have been finding it difficult to cope and survive in these trying times.

To provide immediate relief to these devadasis, the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust decided to send them a gift hamper of essential food supplies like 25 kilos of rice, 2 kilos of wheat flour, 1 litre of oil, 1 kilo of pulses, etc. along with a saree and Bhagawan’s vibhuti and photo.

Seven trucks loaded with these gift bags were flagged off this morning at 8.30 am by the Managing Trustee of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Mr R J Rathnakar.

These bags will be distributed by Sri Sathya Sai Sevadals working in tandem with the local government officials in 198 villages belonging to 17 mandals of Anantapur District to 1500 identified needy women who have been languishing because of poor economic condition since the outbreak of the pandemic.

To join hands with the government’s efforts to come to the rescue of people affected with the current medical emergency, the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Whitefield, has isolated a part of the hospital to function as a Covid Ward.

The Managing Trustee of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Mr R J Rathnakar visited the hospital today to inspect the preparedness of the hospital to start this service. He interacted with the nurses, doctors and other support staff and inspired them to begin this service at the earliest.

All the arrangements are set to be ready by this weekend. The SSS Central Trust has equipped all the staff with adequate Personal Protective Equipment and assured them all support for their safety and well being.

By Bhagawan’s grace, the hospital will start serving Covid patients from August 3, 2020.

JULY 23, 2020: As the state of Andhra Pradesh and Anantapur District where Puttaparthi is situated is seeing a spike in number of positive cases, Sri. Gandham Chandrudu, the district collector of Anantapur paid a visit to Puttaparthi to explore the option of having a full fledged covid facility in Puttaparthi to cater to the huge spike of positive cases. As many of you are aware, there was a quarantine center that was started in the month of April, near the Super Speciality hospital. This quarantine center will now be converted into a full fledged covid hospital with all the critical care facilities which will be manned by the doctors of Sri Sathya Sai Super Speciality hospital and Sri Sathya Sai General Hospital

Sri. Gandham Chandrudu, District collector of Anantapur, later attended evening bhajans at Sai Kulwanth Hall and had his maiden darshan at Swami’s Lotus Feet. During this time of this pandemic, he prayed for the divine intervention as all the human efforts are being already tested and tried.

May Swami give our Covid warriors all the energy and strength to serve this nation during these testing times of pandemic which has brought the world to a standstill. Once again Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust has plunged into action, at the time of need, taking our beloved Bhagawan’s legacy of serving the needy forward and onward. Let us all intensify our prayers

The boys and girls of Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School, Prasanthi Nilayam have once again lived up to the splendid academic heights of this sacred school.

In the just announced XII grade results, all the 122 students have not only passed but also have secured first class! In fact, more than 70% of them have scores above 90%.

The school average is an impressive 91.15%.

The top ranker at 98% is Suprabhat Reddydaram. In the second rank is K Sai Sri Nikhitha at 97.6% and third place at 97% is shared by Bithal Baibhav Nayak and P Ravali Priya.

Bhagawan’s School in Prasanthi Nilayam is completely residential wherein students are always engaged in various co-curricular and extra-curricular activities apart from a tight daily schedule.

To see these students excel with just two hours of mandatory study hours every day is truly commendable.

It is definitely His grace flowing through each one of them as they persevere to keep their focus on Swami and study to make Him happy!

24th June 2020

Loving Sairam!

Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba gifted Radio Sai to the world on November 23, 2001. With the expansion of its operations over the years, there was a need to scale up its technologies and infrastructure in tune with times. Accordingly, the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust has now upgraded its facilities and newly built three recording suites:

1. A state of the art audio studio

2. A comprehensively equipped video studio

3. A compact and elegant broadcast studio

Besides, the office and work area has been redone for a more spacious work environment.

All of these facilities are offered at the Divine Lotus feet of Bhagavan Baba today, 24th June, 2020. This institution has been given a new name invoking Bhagavan Baba’s Divine blessings. Henceforth, the Radio Sai office will be known as Sri Sathya Sai Media Centre. It is a unit of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Prasanthi Nilayam.

Sairam!

Congratulating the Trust for being able to organise this effectively, the Collector, Mr Gandham Chandrudu, IAS, said:

“It is difficult even for government to organise such large quantities when you have to source materials from so many places. Because of the rising number of corona cases, our medical infrastructure is in a lot of stress.

Therefore this contribution from the Trust is so timely in this hour of crisis. We are highly indebted to the Trust for these medical supplies to the tune of 1.8 crores.

“Not only now whenever there is any calamity, we see the Central Trust at the forefront in trying to help society. I am lucky to be the collector of this district which has in it ‘Baba’s land’, Puttaparthi. I am eager to visit this sacred town.”

Earlier in the day, Mr R J Rathnakar, the Managing Trustee of the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, flagged off these vehicles from Super Specialty Hospital, Puttaparthi, and they were delivered to the Collector by Dr Gurumurthy and Dr Narasimhan, the Directors of Swami’s hospitals in Puttaparthi.

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In the last few months the world has seen an emergency like never before. Many people wonder what is the message in it for all of us.

Mr R J Rathnakar, the Managing Trustee of the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, in this video shares his reflections about the current pandemic even as he clearly outlines the steps taken by the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust to reach out to society in these troubled times.

He ends his narration with a moving reflection on the Sevadals serving in Prasanthi Nilayam.

Let’s pray that peace and normalcy returns to the world soon and people are able to come to Prasanthi again to soak themselves in the sublimity and serenity of His Love and Grace.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/81VD3049txI

|| Samastha Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu ||

With the blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust contributed Rs 5 crores to the CM Relief Fund, Government of Andhra Pradesh for dealing with the prevailing medical emergency in the state caused by the spread of COVID 19. The cheque was handed over to Hon’ble CM Sri Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy by Sri R.J. Rathnakar, Managing Trustee of the Central Trust at CM’s Camp office at Vijayawada. This was in addition to the contribution of the medical supplies worth Rs 1.8 crores for the 14 quarantine centres set up in the district of Anantapur, and the quarantine ward set up by the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Prasanthigram.

The Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust has also separately contributed an amount of Rs 5 Crores to the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Sri Narendra Modi’s initiative for the same cause, the PM Cares Fund.

A middle-aged police constable from Anantapur was posted to work in the quarantine centre which is just opposite the Super Speciality Hospital.

As he went to report for his work after his breakfast, he felt tremors and palpitations in his chest. A colleague immediately took him to Swami’s hospital, which was just few metres away.

Even though it is a period of lockdown everywhere, the emergency department of the hospital is ever alert. He was quickly examined by the cardiac doctors who suspected some malfunctioning of his heart.

Dr Iyer, the Head of Department of Cardiology, decided to immediately operate on him. “One of his vessels was damaged, we put a stent and by God’s grace averted a major heart attack which could have endangered his life. It all happened in half an hour,” he says, and asserts,

“To me it is purely Divine grace. To be present just in front of the hospital when his discomfort started, to be checked in record time and operated in less than 2 hours, especially in these times when there is absolute no movement of people and vehicles, is nothing but Divine grace. We are grateful to Bhagawan for these opportunities to serve those who are risking their lives to help others day in and day out.”

To read about the quarantine centre and the other initiative taken by the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust and Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, read the article below:

https://media.radiosai.org/journals/vol_18/01APR20/Sri-Sathya-Sai-Central-Trust-Comes-to-the-Rescue-of-Corona-Affected.htm

“I will be happy with any kind of service you render. Spend your money to help the needy. Assist in the provision of water. Meet the educational needs of the people and provide medical relief. Do everything for the good of society and not for the sake of an individual. Have the nation’s welfare in your mind.”

– Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, November 23, 1995

Be it the Gujarat earthquake in 2002 or the Tsunami debacle in 2004 or the Odisha cyclone in 2008, Bhagawan always reached out to the distressed and forlorn, Sai workers went to villages and settlements where no one had visited and gave them a new life.

Even to this day, the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust continues this mission with that same passionate zeal to heal the sick and needy.

Today as the world is grappling with the trauma caused by a medical emergency, the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust is again in action to help the nation.

On March 31, 2020, Mr R J Ratnakar, the Managing Trustee of the Trust, announced that “the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust would be donating all the medical supplies required for the 14 quarantine centres set up in the district of Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. Each quarantine centre now has 100 beds. We will be spending Rs 1.8 crore (18 million) for this noble cause.”

Assuring the Collector of Anantapur District, Mr Gandham Chandrudu all help in these difficult times, he added, “the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust is committed to alleviating the suffering of the people in this district to begin with.”

In fact, Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust has been working hand-in-hand with the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations present in every state of India to come to the rescue of the distressed.

For example, in Kerala when the Sai Organisation came to know that the government needs 25000 masks in every district of this state, the Sai volunteers swung into action after getting approval from the government about the right quality of cloth. They also set up “hand-washing centres” for the auto rickshaw drivers, vendors and workers.

Similarly, Andhra Pradesh offered one lakh masks to the government prepared by Sai women volunteers working from their homes. A lakh or more masks are now being prepared by Sai devotees in Telangana, Tamil Nadu and so on.

In fact on March 30, 2020, the Prime Minister of India Mr Narendra Modi was in a video conference with Mr R J Ratnakar as well as Mr Nimish Pandya, the President of All India President of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, and Mr Modi was informed of all the initiatives being taken by the Sai Organisations and how many more medical and social outreach programmes are being planned.

One moving story unfolded on the morning of April 1, 2020 in Puttaparthi.

A middle-aged police constable from Anantapur was posted to work in the government quarantine centre in Puttaparthi which is located right opposite the Super Speciality Hospital.

As he went to report for his work after his breakfast, he felt tremors and palpitations in his chest. A colleague immediately took him to Swami’s hospital, which was just few metres away.

Even though it is a period of lockdown everywhere, the emergency department of the hospital is ever alert. He was quickly examined by the cardiac doctors who suspected some malfunctioning of his heart.

Dr Iyer, the Head of Department of Cardiology, decided to immediately operate on him. “One of his vessels was damaged, we put a stent and by God’s grace averted a major heart attack which could have endangered his life. It all happened in half an hour,” he says, and asserts,

“To me it is purely Divine grace. To be present just in front of the hospital when his discomfort started, to be checked in record time and operated in less than 2 hours, especially in these times when there is absolute no movement of people and vehicles, is nothing but Divine grace. We are grateful to Bhagawan for these opportunities to serve those who are risking their lives to help others day in and day out.”

“When you work selflessly for society, God will take care of your safety and security” has been the assurance of Bhagawan time and again, and we see that in action wherever good work is done as an offering to the Divine.

Even as masks are been prepared, and the poor and neglected in slums and desolate areas are being given food, medicines and clothes, Prasanthi Nilayam ashram continues its daily prayers non-stop inspiring Sai devotees world over to pour their heart out in praying for the affected no matter where they are.

That is how hundreds and thousands of devotees at appointed times are doing Gayatri Mantra chanting, bhajans, sacred book reading and so on, from their homes, so that we raise the positive energy of this planet to such an extent that the negativity surrounding it is subdued and terminated, giving rise to a new morning of hope, health and happiness.

Sri Sathya Sai lives on…, the mission of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust marches on!

MAR 22, 2020: Responding to the Clarion call from the Prime Minister of India Sri. Narendra Modi, for a 14 hour self quarantining of citizens of India, Puttaparthi too went for a complete shutdown on March 22, 2020. Even though all the spiritual activities in the ashram never stopped, the ashram gates were completely shut, denying entry to everyone unless one had a home inside the Ashram premises.

Devotees at large, appreciated, the efforts of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, for the way they were handling this corona crisis

Reinstallation of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s Idol | Prasanthi Nilayam Bhajan Hall | 5th March, 2020

When this statue arrived to Prasanthi in the summer of 2002, it was placed in the Poorna Chandra Auditorium. Swami was in Brindavan then.

When Bhagawan returned after a few days, He went straight to the Poorna Chandra Auditorium to see this masterpiece.

He asked the boys serving Him, “How is the statue?”

They kept silent.

Bhagawan asked again.

The boys did not say a word.

They did not know how to tell Swami that they were not comfortable with a statue when their beloved Bhagawan was with them in flesh and blood.

Sensing the discomfort in their hearts, the all-knowing Bhagawan, said, ”Now this body is there, what happens when the body goes? What will you do then?”

The students said, “Swami, we have You now. Why do we need this statue now? We cannot and do not want to think of a future without You.”

Swami then looked deep into the eyes of these boys and said:

“Just like I chose when to come, I can also choose when to go. You might think I am here for 96 years but nothing stops Me from going whenever I want. You have to look beyond the body. Don’t be carried away by My physical form. Look at the Real Swami. Think of the Real Swami!”

In fact this statue was installed by Bhagawan Himself in the Sai Kulwant Hall in 2002 and later moved inside to the Bhajan Hall.

On this occasion, as the statue was being reinstalled in the sanctum sanctorum of Prasanthi Nilayam, Bhagawan had indeed materialised a sacred yantra and Himself placed it below the statue.

This Divinely Super Charged holy abode today goes back to how Bhagawan had Himself recreated it about two decades ago.

Every little aspect of His Divine Masterplan has been meticulously planned by Him. Who can understand the mysteries of the One who is Timeless!

– Team SSS Media Centre

On his maiden visit to Puttaparthi, Mr. M S Dhoni visits Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences (SSSIHMS) on 11th Feb, 2020.

A new Health Care Centre at the Anantapur Campus, SSSIHL which will cater to sick students of the Campus, is now operational. It consists of regular beds, hospital-type beds, a doctor’s examination room and a dispensary with basic medicines.

Created in the loving memory of the Late Ms. Anima Mukherjee madam (the second Principal of the erstwhile Sri Sathya Sai Arts and Science College for women, Anantapur) from the funds donated by her family, the Centre was inaugurated on 21 January, 2020, by Prof. (Dr.) C B Sanjeevi, Vice-Chancellor, SSSIHL, and Dr. Dipankar Banerjee, nephew of Late Ms. Anima Mukherjee.

The event was attended by Prof. B Sai Giridhar, Registrar, SSSIHL and Sri Sanjay Sahni, Controller of Examinations, SSSIHL. Dr. Narasimhan, Superintendent, Sri Sathya Sai General Hospital, and Director, Sri Sathya Sai Mobile Hospital, Dr. Swetha, Visiting Doctor, Amaravathi Multispecialty Hospital, and Dr. Harshitha, an alumnus who is practicing in Anantapur, were also present on the occasion.

Today is 20th October, the epochal ‘Day Of Declaration’ in the life of the Sampoorna Avatar, Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai. ‘Today’ was the day over 79 years ago when He chose to let out His ‘True Truth’, giving out the most potent tool for humanity, the message of Manasa Bhajare…

Commemorating the Divine Annunciation, recapitulating the Message Of Infinite Potentiality, the alumnae of Bhagawan’s educational institutions presented twin programmes today in Prasanthi Nilayam.

The morning session began at 0820 hrs with a ceremonial procession from the Yajur Mandiram to the venue, to band and percussion accompaniment. Sri Sathya Sai Navaratnamala and Sri Sathya Sai Ashotharam followed next, after which Bhagawan’s Divine discourse was played, ‘re-living’ the the epochal transformation story of SathyaNarayana Raju into Sri Sathya Sai.

In the evening, the proceedings commenced with an offering by the Anantapur alumnae brass band. A video presentation on the indefinable and inexplicable descend of The Lord Supreme followed next, delving on the deeper significance of ‘His Walking’ on the planet. The presentation attempted to answer the question ‘should one be mislead by the human conduct of the Avatar’, highlighting on the macrocosmic magical presence Of The Avatars. The session next flowed on with a musical offering interspersed with titbits of ‘Heart-to-heart’ stories with Beloved Mother Sai.

Visiting Vice President Of Venezuela Ms Delcy Rodríguez paid a visit to sacrosanct Prasanthi Nilayam last evening. Arriving at the the Ashram in the afternoon to a ‘SaiFull’ welcome by senior Ashram officials, the Vice President then paid a visit to SSSIHMS at Prasanthigram before returning to the Ashram,paying obeisance to Beloved Bhagawan at the Sanctum Sanctorum. Senior Ashram officials later felicitated the visiting Vice President at the Bhajan Mandir.

The Voice Of Eternity, that of The Lord Supreme Sri Sathya Sai resounded Prasanthi Nilayam this evening at the stroke of 6 marking the grand-finale of the Global Akhanda Bhajan 2019 in His Divine OmniPresence.

Commenced at 1800 hrs on Saturday, the bhajans continued nonstop for twenty-four hours with men and women leading by turns, filling and fulfilling Prasanthi with unmatched spiritual vibrations. Marking the grand culmination, the Divine Voice echoed, singing “Narayana Bhaja Narayan… Narayana Bhaja Narayan Narayan…” the bhajan that sums up the saga of Divine shower of grace that flows through perennially, aiding the ‘jeeva’, the individual, in his ascending journey, transcending into Divine.

Maha Mangala Arathi marked the culmination of the bhajan saga.

Customary food prayer, ‘Brahmarpanam…’followed next prior to the serving of customary prasadam, tamarind rice and sweet pudding.

The Global Akhanda Bhajan, an annual exercise initiated by Bhagawan a quarter century ago, is aimed at Universal Peace and Harmony.