And, the story says, there was a Star in the sky, which fell with a New Light, and this led a few Tibetans and others to the place where the Savior was born. This story is read and taken on trust by many: though stars do not fall or even slide down so suddenly. What the story signifies is this. There was a huge halo of splendor illuminating the sky over the village when Christ was born. This meant that He, who was to overcome the darkness of Evil and Ignorance had taken birth, that He will spread the Light of Love in the heart of man and councils of humanity. Appearances of splendor, and other signs to herald the era that has dawned are natural when Incarnations happen on Earth. Jesus was to shatter the darkness that had developed the world and the aura of light was a sign that announced the event. The Masters arrive in answer to man's prayer, "Thamaso maa jyothir gamaya" (Lead us from darkness unto Light! Sathya Sai Baba, 24.12.1972
Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.
The National Conference of the Sathya Sai Organisation of New Zealand will be held from the 18-20 Febuary in Taupo, New Zealand. A limited number of places are available. For more information, see the New Zealand Website.
Sai Medical Unit visit to Fiji, August 2010
The Sai Medical Unit of Australia conducted its annual medical camp in Fiji from 15 to 20 August 2010. 35 medical personnel from Australia traveled to Fiji and were joined by medical practitioners and medical students from Fiji. You can read a full report of this camp and view photographs on the 2010 Sai Medical Camp report page
The 2011 Australian Sai Calendar is available. The Australian Sai Calendar has a specific focus on the Multifaith outreach of our Organisation, and will have celebration packages prepared by all regions around Australia. Download the 2011 Australian Sai Calendar (PDF, 107KB)
Talk by Dr N. Reddy at IX World Conference
The Ninth World Conference took place in the Poornachandra in Prasanthi Nilayam on 20-21 November 1983. Approximately 475 delegates from around the world took part.
The delegates broke into 23 study circles, organized by zones and countries, the purpose being to discuss the study circle topics with an eye to deliberating on how the International Sai Organization can become an Ideal Organization. Two scribes in each study circle took notes, and these notes are being collated and summarized
One keynote talk was given by Dr N. Reddy of the Sathya Sai World Foundation. This is a very inspiring speech, and made available for your reading. Download the talk by Dr N. Reddy (PDF, 167KB)
2011 Retreat Victoria
The Spiritual Wing of Victoria (East and West Regions) has planned to have the Victorian Spiritual Retreat 2011 on the from Saturday 12 March 2011 midday to 14 Monday 2011 midday (Labour Day weekend). The Retreat will be held at Portsea . A promo for the retreat is offered:
Location: The Portsea Camp 3704 Point Nepean Rd Portsea Victoria, 3944
A person driving a car concentrates on the road for he is anxious
to save himself and others from accident. Fear is what induces
single-mindedness in this case. Love is a greater force for achieving
concentration. If you have steady and resolute love, your
concentration becomes intense and unshakeable. Faith develops
into love and love results in concentration. Prayer begins to yield
fruit under such conditions. Pray using the Name as a symbol of
the Lord, by keeping all the waves of the mind still. Let the
performance of a duty be the only justification of your coming into
the world. Hold fast to the Lord. Sathya Sai Baba, Thought for the Day 16.11.10
Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.
An update of the Ladies Wing Love@Home plan has been placed on the Ladies Wing website. You can download this update on this page.
A selection of Ladies Wing Love@Home Newsletters has been placed on the 85 Glorious Years website. http://www.85gloriousyears.com
All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №146
I gave Kasturi and Thirumalachar shawls and blessed them at the
beginning of this meeting since they wrote My Life in English and Telugu: the
book called Sathyam Sivam Sundaram. Some of you might
have wondered why I liked the publication of this book on My Life. Well, I like
the production of all kinds of things and so, why should I not like this? I
responded to the prayers of devotees and allowed them to write it.
"Ramayathi ithi Rama"—He who pleases is Rama. The joy of the
devotee satisfies the Lord; the joy of the Lord is the reward of the
devotee. Sathya Sai Baba, 4 March 1962
Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.
Presentation at Parliament of the World's Religions
The Institute of Sathya Sai Education was a presenter at the 2009 Parliament of the World's Religions. A presentation was given by Dr Pal Dhall, Director of the Institute on Faith Based Education in Human Values and sustainable futures.
ABSTRACT:We can raise a new spiritual generation that will use technology and skills to serve humanity, not to exploit each other and natural resources. We should be clear that a revival of spirituality does not turn into revival of empty rituals and rigid dogmas of religions. It should be the establishment of a deeper understanding of spirituality for personal transformation - a trans-religious spirituality of universal unconditional love for everything in creation based on the principle of Oneness.
Sathya Sai Philosophy, while not primarily for addressing the ecological challenges of the time, has a vital application to our present dilemma. This philosophy is based on the principle of Oneness and recognition of the Divine core in all creation. The natural extension of this is an ethic of love, respect and care for all for living and non-living beings, for nature and for the five elements of space, air, fire, water and earth.
At Prashanti Nilayam, every day is a Festival Day; every day is a holy day. As the saying goes, it is "Perpetual joy, perpetually green." Following the customary habits of people, feeling that the external signs of auspiciousness have their own value in educating and sublimating the inner emotions, the festivals are celebrated here also. Just as you have to eat the same items of food every day, just as you have to wash your face every now and then, the washed face being washed again, so the spoken message has to be spoken again and again. This is needed for those who have heard it from Me already; it is even more needed by those who have come for the first time.
This Nilayam is the abode of tranquillity. It is the abode of the highest form of absolute peace. In fact, you are, each one of you, the Nilayam of Prashanthi. That is why I very often address you as embodiments of peace! My object is to remind you that your real nature is equanimity, peace, unruffledness, non-attachment. You cannot draw out from within you that which is not there, is it not? Therefore, Peace must be there, deep down, as the very core of your being. It is the ripeness of the fruit, the sweetness filling the ripened fruit. Sathya Sai Baba, 24 September 1962
Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.
In the Western Suburbs of Sydney, NSW, there is a monthly meeting of the Centre for Human Values. These meetings are suited to those who seek to know about integration of Human Values into their lives, to know more about Sathya Sai Baba, and share in discussion, talks and devotional singing. These spiritual evenings are held on the first Sunday of each month. The location is the Toongabbie Community Hall, Cnr Targo & Toongabbie Roads, Toongabbie, (2 minutes walk from the Toongabbie Railway station). The Centre for Human Values meets from 4.00pm
The next meeting is on Sunday, 5th of December, 2010. There will be a guest speaker - Anne Perins, who will speak on the Significance of Christmas A flyer for this event is available. Download the flyer.
85 Bhajans
Many centres and groups made a devotional offering of 85 songs in honour of the 85th Birthday of Sathya Sai Baba. You may order a DVD of one day's session with 85 Bhajans on the DVD Media page.
The Universal Sai
The Universal Sai - a four page liftout from the Times of India, 22 November 2010
Click the image to download this liftout in PDF Format (6.4 MB) or - right click here and select "Save As"
Puttaparthi - Morning and Evening at Hillview Stadium
Hillview stadium was packed, completely packed, by 8:30AM, yet people continued to pour in. At 11:20AM, Swami arrived in seated in a golden Chariot, clad in a light creamish coloured robe.
The morning programme included songs by Shankar Mahadevan, Hari Haran,
Suresh Wadekar, and others. The governor of Andra Pradesh spoke. The Mayor of
Chennai spent some time talking about the great deed Swami did in getting water
to Chennai.
Six speakers from village communities spoke --they had benefited from
Swami's water supply projects, His medical care, His recent flood relief
project in Orissa, and His program to help to Gujarat, after the massive
earthquake 2001.
Swami's new project, Vidya Vahini, was announced.
Current Sai Schools in India and the internet willl be used to help write and
collect human-values-based lesson material for all topics in the educational
curriculum and made available for use in all rural schools. Ratan Tata, whose
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is helping with the project, was present.
It was declared that free food for a year would be given to every village visited by the Sri Sathya Sai Mobile Hospital.
You may view video of the morning and evening programs at Saicast ... click the image above to go to the Video Page
Puttaparthi - Morning and Evening Programs
The Sri Sathya Sai World Foundation has graciously made video coverage of Celebrations and Programs, Morning and Evening, at Prashanti Nilayam, available to all Zones in the Sai Organistion world-wide. Notice of this coverage will be forwarded to all Regional Coordinators in Australia and Oceania (Zone 3). Local streaming will be made available to Regional Coordinators from late tomorrow afternoon, Australia Eastern Standard Time. (This means that local birthday celebrations will be able to have high resolution video of the Prashanti Celebrations).
All Work is My Work - Love@Work - A Birthday Gift
Bulletin №144
Incarnation is for the sake of fostering, dharma, for demarcating
and directing it and to show mankind the true path of desireless activity. That
is the one task I am engaged in, through various channels. Instead of reforming
you without your knowledge, it is better to reform you with your own
co-operation and knowledge. So, I reveal to you my Glory, off and on, to a
little extent, through what you call miracles. I do not engage in them for name
and fame; I am miraculous by my very Nature! Every moment of mine is a a
miracle! They are beyond your understanding, your art, skill and intelligence.
I must save every one of you; even if you say, nay, and move away, I shall do
it. Those who have strayed away from Me have to return to the fold, sooner or
later, for I will not allow them to be distant for long. I shall drag them
towards Me. That is My basic Nature, Love and Mercy. Sathya Sai
Baba, Prashanti Nilayam, 23 Novmber 1961
Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This week, the Love@Work Team offer A Birthday Gift to Sathya Sai Baba All Work is My Work.
85 Glorious Years - A Celebration of the Advent
of Sathya Sai Baba
The Sathya Sai Organisation celebrates the 85th Birthday of Sathya Sai Baba on a special website. This website will carry news written by Australian devotees in Prashanti Nilayam, participating in the Birthday Festivities, attending the IX World Conference. Click the image above to go to the website. News of Celebrations in Australia will also be on this website.
On Sunday, 21 November, Carlingford Sai Centre will be conducting Sai Bhajan Dhara - 85 Bhajans from 7:30AM until 3PM at Scout Hall 1 Plympton Road, Carlingford NSW 2118
For more information, contact Saba Amirthalingam 9804 7174 0408 125 439
85th Birthday of Sathya Sai Baba
Carlingford Centre will celebrate the 85th Birthday of Sathya Sai Baba from 6PM until 10:PM at the above address
Newcastle Sai Centre Celebration
on Sunday, 21 November, Newcastle Centre will celebrate with Swami's Birthday Bhajan from 10:00AM until 1:00PM at cnr Francis St, Arthur St Cardiff (Newcastle)
For more information, contact Siri Siritharan 4957 8131 0417 480 049
Strathfield Sai Centre Celebration
Strathfield Centre will celebrate with Swami's Birthday with Bhajans from 6:00AM to 7:00PM (centre open all day) and then, 8:00PM until 9:00PM 1 Hunter St Strathfield
For more information, contact Kulasingham Sivapalan 9631 7729 0418 488 804
Rydalmere Sai Centre Celebration
on 23 November 2010, Rydalmere Centre will celebrate the 85th Birthday of Sathya Sai Baba from 7:30PM at 2 Swan St Rydalmere
For more information, contact Ranji Nadarajah 9858 4737 M: 0402 641 336
Hurstville Sai Centre Celebration
on Thursday, 25 November 2010, Hurstville Centre will celebrate the 85th Birthday of Sathya Sai Baba from 7:45PM until 9:30PM at Hurstville South Public School, Cnr. King Georges Rd and Maher St, Hurstville NSW 220
For more information, contact Nirupa Prasad 9599 2421 0412 128 217
Canterbury City Centre Celebration
on Sunday, 28 November 2010, Croydon Park Centre will celebrate the 85th Birthday of Sathya Sai Baba from 9:30 AM at the Ashfield Community Centre, Princess St, Canterbury, NSW
Strathfield SSE Childrens' Presentation
on Saturday, 4 December 2010,
Strathfield Sai Center wil present
the SSE Children's Program celebrating
the 85th Birthday of Sathya Sai Baba
from 5:00PM until 8:00PM
at the Strathfield Town Hall,
Homebush Rd,
Strathfield 2135
For more infomation,
contact Kulasingham Sivapalan
9631 7729
0418 488 804
Western Australia
In Perth, Sathya Sai Baba's 85th Birthday will be celebrated at the Vasto Club, Vasto Place, Balcatta, from 7PM. You may download a flyer for this event
Victoria
Victoria West Region will celebrate the 85th Birthday of Sathya Sai Baba with a celebration at Preston Town Hall, 284 Gower St, Preston, from 5.30 to 3.30 pm. Download a Flyer for this Event.
Victoria East Region will celebrate the 85 Birthday of Sathya Sai Baba at Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill, from 7.30PM
New South Wales
In the Western Suburbs, there will be a celebration of the 85th Birthday of Sathya Sai Baba at Prariewood High School, Prairie Vale Road, Prairiewood, on Saturday, 27 November 2010. There will be three programs; a Morning Program from 5.50AM, a Midday Program from 9:00AM and an Evening Program from 5:45PM
New South Wales Region West will also participate in a Blood Donation Program. From 8:00AM to 4:00PM, blood donations will be given at the Stockland Mall Parking area, adjacent the Prariewood School Playground.
New South Wales Region East will celebrate the 85th Birthday of Sai Baba at the Baha'i Centre, 107 Derby Road, Silverwater, on Saturday, 27 November at 3:00PM. All are welcome.
In Darwin, there will be celebrations of the 85th Birthday of Sathya Sai Baba at Wanguri Primary School, in Wanguru Terrace, Nakara, on Saturday 27 November, commencing at 6:00PM
All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №143
Let Me tell you, the love of the Gopis was Sahaja prema - the genuine Love that is beyond physical awareness, that is unaffected by praise or blame. It is not like the thin filament of oil floating on water, which comes off on the finger when it is touched. It is like the lotus stalk, which penetrates deep down through all the layers of water into the soil underneath; but the leaf floats above, unaffected by the water which gives it the essential environment. Man should struggle similarly to rise above the sensory world which is his inevitable environment; the sensory world tempts you to strive for this triviality and that, but like the gopis, you should discard the hankering and fix your eye on the vitally precious fountain of joy
Sathya Sai Baba, Prashanti Nilayam, 25 November 1962
Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.
The Sai Medical Unit Neurological Team visited Fiji during October to provide neurological medicine. You may read a report of the Sai Neuro Team visit to Fiji here
Global Devotional Singing (Akhanda Bhajans)
The Sathya Sai Organisation will conduct Global Devotional Singing in all states on the weekend of 13th and 14th of
November 2010. This event may be conducted between 6.00pm on Saturday the 13th to 6.00pm Sunday 14th November 2010.
Western Australia
In Perth, the Global Devotional Singing will be conducted at the Heathcote Museum and Gallery, 58-60 Duncraig Road, Applecross from 6.00pm on Saturday 13 November.
Canberra
In Canbera, the Global Devotional Singing will be held at the Vedantha Hall at Mawson Mandir, 82 Mawson Drive Mawson, from 6.00pm on Saturday the 13th to 6.00pm Sunday 14th November 2010.
South Australia
In Adelaide, the Global Devotional Singing will be held at 260 Days Road, Ferryden Park, from 6.00pm on Saturday the 13th to 6.00pm Sunday 14th November 2010.
Tasmania
In Tasmania, the Global Devotional Singing will be conducted at 131 Jones
Rd., Liffey (Northern Tasmania about 55km southwest of Launceston). Anyone who wishes to join this event is welcome. Please contact Michael Thrush on 03 6397 3498
Victoria
In Melbourne, the Global Devotional Singing will be conducted at Blackman Hall, 442 Auburn Road, Hawthorn (Hawthorn Campus—Melbourne University) from 6.00pm
In the Western Suburbs, the Global Devotional Singing will be conducted at Prairiewood High School, Prairie Vale Road, Prairiewood from 6.00pm on 13 November.
Devotional Singing will also be conducted at Strathfield Centre. The location is Sathya Sai Centre of Strathfield, 1 Hunter Street, Strathfield, from 6 PM on 13 November to 6 PM 14 November. Contact: Kulasingham Sivapalan, 02 9631 7729, 0418 488 804
Queensland
In Brisbane, the Global Devotional Singing will be conducted at Carina Senior Citizens Club, 1 Edmond St, Carina from 6.00am to 6,00pm on Sunday, 14 November.
Gold Coast
On the Gold Coast, the Global Devotional Singing will be held on Saturday 13 November at the home of Krish and Neela Ramiah, 50 Midway Terrace, Pacific Pines, QLD 4211. Contact: 07 5502 6836 Timings for the singing are
6.00pm to 10.00pm.QLD time and (7.00pm - 11.00pm NSW time)
North Coast, New South Wales
On the North Coast, the Global Devotional Singing will be held at the Mt Warning Temple, 253 Mt Warning Rd, Mt Warning. Times for the singing are
3.00pm - 6.00pm N.S.W. time and (2.00pm - 5.00pm QLD time). There will be no devotions at the temple in the morning.
Northern Territory
In Darwin, the Global Devotional Singing will be conducted from 6.00pm on 13 November at 59 Bradshaw Terrace, Nakara, and will finish at 6.00pm on Sunday 14 November.
All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №142
A Hindu and his British friend once happened to come to the bank of the Godavari River. The Hindu said, "I will bathe in this sacred water". He recited "Lord, Lord" as he plunged in and came out refreshed in mind as well as body. He felt great happiness that he got the rare chance of a bath in the holy river. The Britisher laughed and said, "This is mere H2O: how can you get unspeakable joy by dipping into it? It is all superstition!" But the Hindu replied, "Leave me to my superstition; you can stick to your superstition" The cynic got only physical cleanliness but the believer got mental purity also.Sathya Sai Baba, Gokhale Hall, Madras, 25 March 1958
Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.
It is a great responsibility to tread the Godward path. There is no sliding back, no half-way stop, no tardy pace, no side lane on such a pilgrimage. It is always up and up, right to the crest of the mountain.
Though your responsibility is greater, take it from me, you are luckier than others. Do not deny with the tongue what you have relished in the heart; do not bear false witness to your own felt experience. Do not carp and talk cynically of the very thing you have revered and adored when the company into which you fall start retailing such raillery. It is said that the devotee can get the Lord everywhere easily but the Lord cannot get a devotee so easily. Yes, it is difficult to secure a devotee who has that unshaken faith, that attitude of complete self surrender.
Such an attitude can come only by repetition of the Divine Name, constant, sincere and continuous, as continuous as the act of breathing and felt to be as essential for life. That is the rosary, the penance, the meditation for you all; repeating the Divine Name like this will immerse you ever in bliss, bliss, bliss. Sathya Sai Baba, Chitravathi River Bed, Vaikunta Ekadasi, 1960
Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.
The Sai Medical Unit of Australia conducted its annual medical camp in Fiji from 15 to 20 August 2010. 35 medical personnel from Australia traveled to Fiji and were joined by medical practitioners and medical students from Fiji. You can read a short report of this camp and view some photographs on the 2010 Sai Medical Camp report page
Sai Medical Camp, Fiji, 2011
The 2011 Sai Medical Camp to Fiji will take place during 20 - 28 August 2011. Any medical practitioner, dental or pharmaceutical practitioner are welcome to volunteer, along with any other allied medical professionals, opticians, nurses, nurse-aids, etc. Other service volunteers are fully welcome to participate in this Medical Camp. All volunteers, medical, allied-medical and other service volunteers participate at their own cost and pay their own fares and accommodation. More information and forms are available on the Sai Medical Camp Fiji 2011 page
Sathya Sai Centre for Human Values - Toongabbie
In the Western Suburbs of Sydney, NSW, there is a monthly meeting of the Centre for Human Values. These meetings are suited to those who seek to know about integration of Human Values into their lives, to know more about Sathya Sai Baba, and share in discussion, talks and devotional singing. These spiritual evenings are held on the first Sunday of each month. The location is the Toongabbie Community Hall, Cnr Targo & Toongabbie Roads, Toongabbie, (2 minutes walk from the Toongabbie Railway station). The Centre for Human Values meets from 4.00pm
The next meeting is on Sunday, 7th of November, 2010. There will be a guest speaker from the Sathya Sai Organisation, Mr Neville Fredericks (former Mayor of Kiama, NSW) who will speak on Practice of Right Conduct. A flyer for this event is available. Download the flyer.
This meeting will also be celebrating the 85th year of the Advent of Sathya Sai Baba. NSW Region West SSE Children will be doing presentations on each of the Five Human Values at this meeting. A program for this meeting is available. Download the Program.
Sathya Sai Centre Pennant Hills - Human Values
Sathya Sai Centre Pennant Hills - Human Values in New South Wales conducts its monthly meetings focussed on Human Values awareness and practice programs: earth anthem, silent sitting, multi-faith prayer, meditation, human values singing, interactive human values workshop, multimedia presentation on human values etc. This is followed by light refreshments. The monthly bulletin for November is available for reading. You may download the September 2010 Bulletin
All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №140
When you stand in front of the sun at sunrise, your shadow will be fifty feet long while you are actually five feet tall. As the sun begins to rise in the sky, your shadow becomes shorter. When the sun positions itself exactly above your head at noon, your shadow falls under your feet. In the same way, when you begin your journey toward God and gradually progress in the Godward path, the shadow of illusion falls behind. On the other hand, if you go against God and travel in the opposite direction, the shadow of illusion will be in front of you.Sathya Sai Baba, Sankranthi Discourse, 2007
Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.
Sathya Sai Centre Pennant Hills - Human Values in New South Wales conducts its monthly meetings focussed on Human Values awareness and practice programs: earth anthem, silent sitting, multi-faith prayer, meditation, human values singing, interactive human values workshop, multimedia presentation on human values etc. This is followed by light refreshments. All welcome.
The centre invites inspiring guest speakers from all backgrounds, faiths and beliefs. Its participants from all backgrounds, faiths and beliefs aim to transform themselves, actively fostering peace, harmony and love among themselves and those with whom they come in contact.
The next meeting will be held on Saturday 13 November from 3.00pm - 5.00pm at Pennant Hills Library Building (main hall), Cnr. Ramsay Road & Yarrara Road, Pennant Hills, NSW 2120. (2 minutes walk from Pennant Hills railway station). Fr John Jegasothy will speak on Peace and Happiness. A flyer for this event is available. Download the flyer.
Overview and History of Institute of Sathya Sai Education
An overview giving the programs, workshops, courses, presentations, conferences and publications by the Institute of Sathya Sai Education, Australia, has been posted on this website. You may read the Overview and History of the Institute.
Talks and Presentations
A new section has been added to the ISSE Australia website, which provides the recent talks and presentations given by the Institute. On this page you will find a recent address to the Interfaith Forum in Canberra, and an address to the International Conference in Delhi, July 2009, on Spirituality, Human Values and Interfaith. You may go to the Talks and Presentations Page.
Science and Spirituality: Organic Earth
This is an invited talk given by Dr. Pal Dhall, at the Combined Conference of the International Centre of Human Values with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Science and Spirituality, 31 July 2010. Dr Pal Dhall was session Chair and gave one paper. You may read Organic Earth
Delhi Conference on Unity of Faiths
11th-12th July 2009
In connection with the Conference on Unity of Faiths, organised by the Sri Sathya Sai International Centre, New Delhi, held in July 2009, Dr Pal Dhall delivered an address on Spirituality and Human Values. You may read this address
Interfaith
Dr Pal Dhall, Director of the Institute of Sathya Sai Education in Austrralia, delivered one address to the Interfaith Forum in Canberra on 26 September 2010. You may read Dr Pal Dhall's talk
All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №139
The "I" in you is the Supreme Being himself. The "I" is the tiny wavelet that plays with the wind for a moment, over the deep waters of the sea. The wave gives you the impression that it is separate from the azure and timeless ocean below, but it is just an appearance, a creation of the two ideas - Name and Form. Get rid of the two ideas and the wave disappears in the sea; its reality flashes upon you and you know. The Supreme Being reveals its glory as Love in man. Sathya Sai Baba, 23 November 1960
Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.
"The ideas and pronouncements of others may often be personal, or they may induce feelings of hatred between people. Why should we accept them as ours and mould our feelings accordingly? We should not try to shape our feelings and patterns of behaviour to conform to those of others. We should not relinquish our faith, our experience and our innate holiness. Born as human beings, moving about as educated persons, yet stupidly following others as sheep do and polluting the minds with ideas borrowed from others, are things to be avoided." Thought for the Day, 26 September 2010
Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.
In the Western Suburbs of Sydney, NSW, there is a monthly meeting of the Centre for Human Values. These meetings are suited to those who seek to know about integration of Human Values into their lives, to know more about Sathya Sai Baba, and share in discussion, talks and devotional singing. These spiritual evenings are held on the first Sunday of each month. The location is the Toongabbie Community Hall, Cnr Targo & Toongabbie Roads, Toongabbie, (2 minutes walk from the Toongabbie Railway station). The Centre for Human Values meets from 4.00pm
The next meeting is on Sunday, 3rd of October, 2010. There will be a guest speaker from the Sathya Sai Organisation, Prof. Roger Packham who will speak on Sharing Values Deepens Values. A flyer for this event is available. Download the flyer.
This meeting will be the fourth anniversary of the Toongabbie Centre. NSW Region West SSE Children will be doing presentations at this meeting. A program for this meeting is available. Download the Program.
Unity Devotional Singing - Victoria
In Melbourne, there will be a unity devotional singing event at St James Uniting Church, Wattle Park, on Saturday, 2 October. This event will commence at 1pm. 85 devotional songs will be sung in honour of the forthcoming 85th Birthday of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. You may read the flyer for this event.
All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №137
"You must avoid wasting precious time in useless pursuits. You must be ever vigilant and engage the senses of perception and action by performing congenial and noble tasks to keep yourself busy. There should be no room for sloth to creep in. Also, every act must promote the good of others.
Thus, while performing your daily duties in this manner, you can sublimate the body and senses, and uplift yourself." Thought for the Day, 16 July 2010
Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.
The Sai Medical Unit was established in April 1998 with the following objectives:
To discover and follow Sathya Sai Baba's teachings, directives and example for the promotion of health;
To search out and serve in areas of need for the health and wealth of people in Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Overseas;
To create and encourage opportunities for service for health professionals in or affiliated with the Sai Organisation;
Activities of the Sai Medical Unit are dependant on the service by a offered by suitably qualified devotees and others wishing to contribute.
What is needed:
Ongoing commitment
A Desire to serve
Medical or allied qualification are mandatory
Non medical devotees may be able to provide clerical assistance at the camps or work like the seva dals at the super speciality hospitals.
At present, there are coordinators for the Sai Medical Institute in each state. 104 members are currently registered with the Sai Medical Unit. Australian Sai Devotees may join the Sai Medical Unit, either by:
Sathya Sai Centre Pennant Hills - Human Values in New South Wales conducts its monthly meetings focussed on Human Values awareness and practice programs: earth anthem, silent sitting, multi-faith prayer, meditation, human values singing, interactive human values workshop, multimedia presentation on human values etc. This is followed by light refreshments. All welcome.
The centre invites inspiring guest speakers from all backgrounds, faiths and beliefs. Its participants from all backgrounds, faiths and beliefs aim to transform themselves, actively fostering peace, harmony and love among themselves and those with whom they come in contact.
The next meeting will be held on Saturday 9 October from 3.00pm - 5.00pm at Pennant Hills Library Building (main hall), Cnr. Ramsay Road & Yarrara Road, Pennant Hills, NSW 2120. (2 minutes walk from Pennant Hills railway station). Dr Ben de Silva will speak on Self Knowledge. A flyer for this event is available. Download the flyer.
All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №136
"Of the three instruments used by man for thinking, speaking and action, the third instrument is the body with its hands ready to execute the thought which is expressed in words. The deed, the work, the labour that the hand of man is engaged in are the source of all the happiness or misery that man is involved in. Man asserts that he is happy or that he is anxious and afraid or that he is in trouble. And he attributes the cause of these conditions to some person other than himself. This belief rests on a wrong basis; happiness and misery are due to one's own actions. Whether one accepts this truth or rejects it, one has to go through all the consequences of one's action. This is the law of nature. One may not believe in summer or winter, in fire or rain, but one cannot escape from heat and cold. Their effect will affect him nevertheless. Therefore, the best course is to direct our activities along proper lines." -Sathya Sai Baba, Vidya Vahini
Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.
Sathya Sai Centre Pennant Hills - Human Values in New South Wales conducts its monthly meetings focussed on Human Values awareness and practice programs: earth anthem, silent sitting, multi-faith prayer, meditation, human values singing, interactive human values workshop, multimedia presentation on human values etc. This is followed by light refreshments. The monthly bulletin for September is available for reading. You may download the September 2010 Bulletin
All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №135
"While dealing with uncultured and difficult folk, one has to exercise caution. So too, with ungrateful fellows who forget the good done to them. The law is the instrument the Government uses to punish those who do wrong. But the educated person and the student should not condemn them outright. He must manifest his natural virtue of detachment and practise his characteristic attitude of helpfulness." -Sathya Sai Baba, Vidya Vahini
Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.
"The boys and girls of today are the future citizens of the country. They have to uphold the glory and good name of their country by their ideal conduct. They should cultivate humility and reverence towards parents and elders. Consider the whole world as one family and love everyone. If you want to buy anything, you have to pay its price. Likewise, you can attain the human values, viz., truth, righteousness, peace and non-violence only when you possess the wealth of love. There is no wealth greater than love." -Sathya Sai Baba, Easwaramma Day, Brindavan, 2006
Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.
"Know that the basic reality is God. Become aware of it and stay in that awareness always. Whatever be the stress and the storm, do not waver from that faith." -Thought for the Day
4.8.10
Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.
The Envirocare initiative in the Sai Organisation focusses on care for the Environment as practice of the teachings of Sathya Sai Baba. The restoration of right-conduct (dharma) on a firm footing involves every activity of the human person, and all activities occur within the environment which surrounds and comprises our Mother Earth, whom we call home. The latest Environment Newsletter is available for download. You may download the Envirocare Newsletter №3
(PDF, 368KB)
All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №132
"No worship can be higher and more beneficial than serving the
Lord. One has to offer Love to Him, more Love than one bears to anything else
in this world and the next. He must be loved as the One and Only. He has to be
remembered adoringly, with such Love." -Thought for the Day
4.8.10
Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.
Zone 3 Pre World Conference,
The King's School, Paramatta, NSW
11-12 September 2010
In 30 days time Sai devotees from Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Philippines and Sri Lanka will assemble at The King's School, Parramatta, New South Wales for the Zone 3 Pre-World Sai Conference.
As indicated in our earlier Release, it is from the morning of 11th September to the afternoon of 12th September 2010.
This conference is for the countries in Zone 3 and we are very fortunate that this event is taking place in Australia. Dr Goldstein and Dr Reddy of Prasanthi council and another member of the council, either Mr Leonardo Gutter or Dr William Harvey, are attending the conference.
Dr Goldstein, chair of the International Sai Organisation is constantly guided by our beloved Swami and therefore is in a better position to answer many of our spiritual questions with respect to the Sai Organisation. He will respond to questions from participants on Sunday the 12th September. This is the first visit of Dr Goldstein, chair of Sri Sathya Sai World Foundation and Prasanthi Council to Australia.
The two day conference with active participation from those attending the conference will examine THE SAI IDEAL HUMAN LIFE and THE SAI IDEAL SPIRITUAL ORGANISATION.
The recommendations from this conference along with the recommendations from other Pre-World Conferences will be deliberated at the 9th World Sai conference to be held in Prasanthi Nilayam in November 2010.
Sai Young adults who have taken a major role in organising this conference have produced a short video to give an idea of what this Pre-World conference is about and why one should attend.
Sai Young Adults from all countries in Zone 3 are pooling their resources to display exhibits on the theme of the conference - The Sai Ideal. The exhibition is titled Energy Untitled.
The evening program on Saturday will assist participants to further unravel the theme of the conference through skit interlaced with music medley.
We may not have the opportunity in Australia to hold a conference of this nature for decades to come.
We therefore encourage all to attend this conference, in particular the current and potential office bearers, so that the participants and the Sai Organisation can benefit from the experience.
Registration forms and Study circle Material are available from the Sai centre/group chairpersons and also at http://5ailands.org/pwc/
The conference caters for adults and young adults only.
Registrations made very close to the conference increases the workload on the
organisers and they would appreciate those planning to register, to do so without delay.
The registration fee without accommodation is $100 for a working person and $85 for a non working person.
For further details please use the contact page, and your query will be sent to the secretary of the conference committee.
Information related to this conference including detailed agenda will be sent to those participating at the conference during the first week of September.
A warm welcome awaits all participants at The King's School, Parramatta!
Ninth World Conference at Prashanti Nilayam
We have been informed that the 9th World Sai Conference will be held on 20th and 21st of November 2010 at Prasanthi Nilayam. When we receive further information it will be disseminated to all devotees.
In Prasanthi Nilayam, the Ladies day will be celebrated on 19th November 2010 and the day after the conference on the 22nd November 2010, the Sai University will hold its convocation.
The 85th year of the advent of Sri Sathya Sai Baba will be celebrated on 23rd November 2010.
Accommodation at Prashanti Nilayam ~ August-November 2010
With large number of devotees arriving in Prasanthi Nilayam from India and overseas on pilgrimages, the accommodation in the ashram and outside is currently being stretched to the limit.
Devotees intend traveling to Prasanthi Nilayam between now and end of November are advised to take note of this when making their plans.
Allottees and donors to rooms and their immediate families will be given accommodation in the ashram. However, their letters requesting their rooms be given to their friends may not be considered favourably during this time.
All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №131
"Crossing the sands of greed and lust, the wilds of anger, climbing the heights of hatred and vengefulness, the spiritual aspirant comes to the green meadow of Love. You can see that circle of broad green grass, attractively embellished with good thoughts and virtues, which refresh and satisfy. Beyond that, we have the broad expanse of Peace, where all agitations cease and the mind is at rest in its own silence. Now is the chance: establish yourself in the discipline of spiritual union with the Universal Power, the Absolute Wisdom, the Eternal Verity."
-Sathya Sai Baba, Prashanti Nilayam, 24 September 1962
Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.
International Conference on Cardiovascular Diseases
- the Sathya Sai Model
Sathya Sai Ideal Healthcare is a humanitarian approach to the
delivery of excellent, state-of-the-art healthcare with love,
compassion and, above all, concern for the long-term overall
well-being of the patient. It is predicated on five principles
propounded by Sri Sathya Sai Baba: Universal healthcare, free
healthcare, loving healthcare, comprehensive healthcare and
preventive healthcare.
On 25th-26th October, 2010, there will be an International Confernce on Cardiovascular Diseases at the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Prasanthigram, Puttaparthi. More information may be found in the Conference Flyer (PDF, 568KB)
All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №130
"The timeless soul which is beyond delusion and darkness has to be cognised by every person through his or her own efforts. You have taken birth as inheritors of this estate of Eternal Bliss. You are the dearly loved children of the Lord. You are as pure and as sacred as air. Do not condemn yourselves as sinners. You are lion cubs, not sheep. You are wavelets of Immortality, not bodies compounded from matter. Material objects are there to serve you and do your bidding. You should not serve them and do their bidding"
-Sathya Sai Baba
Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.
Sathya Sai Centre Pennant Hills - Human Values in New South Wales conducts its monthly meetings focussed on Human Values awareness and practice programs: earth anthem, silent sitting, multi-faith prayer, meditation, human values singing, interactive human values workshop, multimedia presentation on human values etc. This is followed by light refreshments. The monthly bulletin for August is available for reading. You may download the August 2010 Bulletin
National Tree Planting Day
The Sathya Sai Organisation in Victoria will participate in National Tree Planting Day in Dandenong and Vermont South, on Sunday, 1 August. A flyer is available about National Tree Planting Day.
All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №129
"Sometimes we are following the senses of action, senses of perception and the mind, which are unreal. Do you know the nature of mind? It runs after worldly objects, indiscriminately. It is like a fly. One moment, it rests on a fragrant flower. The next moment it sits on the garbage being carried in a cart. How can you trust such a fickle mind?
"Mind is like a mad monkey, body is like a water bubble."
Unfortunately, today, we are leading our lives reposing our faith in such a body and mind. The day you give up attachment to the body, forget the senses and contemplate on the Divine Principle within, you will yourself become an embodiment of the Divine Self. You are not merely a human being; you are Divinity, verily!
You are unfortunately deluded to consider yourself a human being. You have donned the garb of a human being for being in this world. This human form is a dress. As long as you are in this world, you will wear that dress. The moment you return to the dressing room, you will leave that dress. You are enacting a role, wearing this dress. Once you leave this dress behind, you are your normal self again."
-Sathya Sai Baba, 14 August 2006
Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.
Mill Park Centre celebrated its 25th Anniversary on Saturday 26 June. The Central Coordinator, Neville Fredericks addressed the Anniversary Function.
As one of the GREEN initiatives to save trees and reduce use of paper, and with Swami's blessings, Mill Park Centre are issuing the 25th
Anniversary Souvenir in e-Book format.
Zone 3 Pre World Conference, Paramatta, NSW
11-12 September 2010
The 9th World Conference of Sathya Sai Organisations will be held in Prasanthi Nilayam during November, 2010. This World Conference taking place during the commemorative celebrations marking the 85th birthday of Sathya Sai Baba will be preceded by Zone Pre-World Conferences, to be convened in all nine international zones.
The Theme of the 9th World Conference and the Zone Pre-World Conferences is SAI IDEAL.
The Zone 3 Pre-World Conference is scheduled for 11th & 12th September 2010 at The King's School, Pennant Hills Road, North Parramatta, New South Wales. This is a non-residential conference.
The conference timings are:
11th September 2010 9.00 am to 8.45 pm
12th September 2010 8.30 am to 1.00 pm followed by lunch
The purpose of the Pre-World Conference is to learn through discussion the Sai Ideal, to learn more about the teachings of Sathya Sai Baba and intensify spiritual practices.
Dr Michael Goldstein, Chair Sri Sathya Sai World Foundation and Prasanthi Council, and Dr Narendranath Reddy, Member of Sri Sathya Sai World Foundation and chair of the Sri Sathya Sai International Medical Committee will
address the participants.
In the Western Suburbs of Sydney, NSW, there is a monthly meeting of the Centre for Human Values. These meetings are suited to those who seek to know about integration of Human Values into their lives, to know more about Sathya Sai Baba, and share in discussion, talks and devotional singing. These spiritual evenings are held on the first Sunday of each month. The location is the Toongabbie Community Hall, Cnr Targo & Toongabbie Roads, Toongabbie, (2 minutes walk from the Toongabbie Railway station). The Centre for Human Values meets from 4.00pm
The next meeting is on Sunday, 1st of August, 2010. There will be a guest speaker from Sydney Buddhist Centre, Dharmacari Rathnavyuha; the topic for the meeting is A Buddhist Understanding of the Spiritual Path. A flyer for this event is available. Download the flyer.
All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №128
"'Your very nature is Love. You cannot survive even for a moment when deprived of Love. It is the very breadth of your life. When the six vices to which you were attached so long disappear, Love becomes the only occupant of your heart. Love has to find an object, a loved one. It cannot remain alone.
You will then direct it to the charming, sweet Lord, who is purity personified, who is the embodiment of service, sacrifice and selflessness and who has taken residence in the cleansed altar of your heart. Then, there will be no scope for any other attachment to grow. Step by step, this love for God will become deeper, purer, more self-denying, until at last, there is no need for thoughts, and the individual is merged in the Universal"
-Sathya Sai Baba, Bhagavatha Vahini
Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.
Sathya Sai Centre Pennant Hills - Human Values in New South Wales conducts its monthly meetings focussed on Human Values awareness and practice programs: earth anthem, silent sitting, multi-faith prayer, meditation, human values singing, interactive human values workshop, multimedia presentation on human values etc. This is followed by light refreshments. All welcome.
The centre invites inspiring guest speakers from all backgrounds, faiths and beliefs. Its participants from all backgrounds, faiths and beliefs aim to transform themselves, actively fostering peace, harmony and love among themselves and those with whom they come in contact.
The next meeting will be held on Saturday 14th August from 3.00pm - 5.00pm at Pennant Hills Library Building (main hall), Cnr. Ramsay Road & Yarrara Road, Pennant Hills, NSW 2120. (2 minutes walk from Pennant Hills railway station). Dr Ben de Silva will speak on Human Values in Everyday Living. A flyer for this event is available. Download the flyer.
Coopers Plains Sai Centre
The Coopers Plains Sai Centre has a temporary relocation to Robertson Primary School, in an adjacent suburb. Entrance is via Estofil Road. A map with directions is available. There is no change to the meeting time. View the directions to the Robertson Primary School.
All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №127
"Sathya Sai is a mirror, who simply reflects who we are back to ourselves. The movement from uncertainty to certainty is an opportunity for erasure of the ego. One must take Vitamin G (GOD) daily, along with Vitamin P (Live in the Present). Present is Omnipresent. Hands in society, heads in the forest, living in the present is not a recipe for inaction."
-Dr Avi Reddy, Necklace of Nine Sai Gems
Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.
The ACT region Newsletter for June 2010 is available for download and reading. You may read the ACT Newsletter (PDF, 336KB)
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"What does repetition of the Divine Name do for us?
It is the easiest means of crossing the sea of life, of Attachment and Bondage. The name removes the veil of illusion which hides the Universal from the individual. When this veil fades out, man discovers the Divine in himself."
-Sathya Sai Baba
Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.
Children of Immortality, (an exploration of the teachings of Sathya Sai Baba on loss and grief) is authored by two Australian devotees, and was launched at the recent Sai National Conference in Brisbane. This book is available from the authors. You may read a book review of Children of Immortality.
Sathya Sai Centre for Human Values - Toongabbie
In the Western Suburbs of Sydney, NSW, there is a monthly meeting of the Centre for Human Values. These meetings are suited to those who seek to know about integration of Human Values into their lives, to know more about Sathya Sai Baba, and share in discussion, talks and devotional singing. These spiritual evenings are held on the first Sunday of each month. The location is the Toongabbie Community Hall, Cnr Targo & Toongabbie Roads, Toongabbie, (2 minutes walk from the Toongabbie Railway station). The Centre for Human Values meets from 4.00pm
The next meeting is on Sunday, 4th of July, 2010. The topic for the meeting is Divine Love and Selfless service. A flyer for this event is available. Download the flyer.
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Sai is Love. He is compassion and kindness itself. He is ever dwelling in the hearts of you all. To trust Him means freedom from all anxiety, fear and doubts. He is you, all-in-all. When you have such a Lord of the Universe to depend upon, why should you be afraid or anxious about anything? His great assurance should always sustain you and infuse imto you courage, strength, peace and joy. He says, "Lo! To those who worship Me alone, thinking of no other, I bring full security."' He does everything for your best. No condition is miserable for you, if you have full faith in this truth. The Almighty Lord of the world, seated in your hearts, is the sole doer. You are mere puppets. Let Him make you dance as He wills. Yours is not to question "Why?". Difficulties and worries are not due to outside causes. They are due to a mind not surrendered unto God.
With Love and Blessings,
Baba
(Prema Dhaara)
Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.
Devotion does not consist of wearing ochre robes, observing rituals, etc. A pure heart, uninterrupted contemplation of God, feeling that everything is the Lord's creation and therefore One, detachment from sense objects, embracing all in equal love, practising truth in speech - these are the characteristics of Devotion.-Sathya Sai Baba, Prashanthi Nilayam
Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.
Sathya Sai Centre Pennant Hills - Human Values in New South Wales conducts its monthly meetings focussed on Human Values awareness and practice programs: earth anthem, silent sitting, multi-faith prayer, meditation, human values singing, interactive human values workshop, multimedia presentation on human values etc. This is followed by light refreshments. All welcome.
The centre invites inspiring guest speakers from all backgrounds, faiths and beliefs. Its participants from all backgrounds, faiths and beliefs aim to transform themselves, actively fostering peace, harmony and love among themselves and those with whom they come in contact.
The next meeting will be held on Saturday 10 July from 3.00pm - 5.00pm at Pennant Hills Library Building (main hall), Cnr. Ramsay Road & Yarrara Road, Pennant Hills, NSW 2120. (2 minutes walk from Pennant Hills railway station). Mr Ravi Shankar will speak on Thought Transformation. A flyer for this event is available. Download the flyer.
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God's Name must be chanted with all Love and Faith. Then the impulses drop out of the mind automatically, without any effort. God comes to the devotee when he or she cries to Him, just as a mother goes to her child. It is perfectly true to say that the easiest, shortest and quickest path to reach Sai is the repetition of His sweet and glorious Name, which makes the mortal immortal and changes man into God -Sathya Sai Baba, Prashanthi Nilayam, 3 Oct 1977
Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.
In the Western Suburbs of Sydney, NSW, there is a monthly meeting of the Centre for Human Values. These meetings are suited to those who seek to know about integration of Human Values into their lives, to know more about Sathya Sai Baba, and share in discussion, talks and devotional singing. These spiritual evenings are held on the first Sunday of each month. The location is the Toongabbie Community Hall, Cnr Targo & Toongabbie Roads, Toongabbie, (2 minutes walk from the Toongabbie Railway station). The Centre for Human Values meets from 4.00pm
The next meeting is on Sunday, 6th of June, 2010. The guest speaker is Arees Rauf of the Auburn Gallipoli Mosque. He will speak on Human Values in Islam. A flyer for this event is available. Download the flyer.
Sathya Sai Centre Pennant Hills - Human Values
Sathya Sai Centre Pennant Hills - Human Values in New South Wales conducts its monthly meetings focussed on Human Values awareness and practice programs: earth anthem, silent sitting, multi-faith prayer, meditation, human values singing, interactive human values workshop, multimedia presentation on human values etc. This is followed by light refreshments. All welcome.
The centre invites inspiring guest speakers from all backgrounds, faiths and beliefs. Its participants from all backgrounds, faiths and beliefs aim to transform themselves, actively fostering peace, harmony and love among themselves and those with whom they come in contact.
The meeting is conducted on every 2nd Saturday of the month from 3.00pm - 5.00pm at Pennant Hills Library Building (main hall), Cnr. Ramsay Road & Yarrara Road, Pennant Hills, NSW 2120. (2 minutes walk from Pennant Hills railway station). A flyer for this event is available. Download the flyer.
Opening of Sathya Sai Primary School
The building program for the Sathya Sai Primary School, which consisted of new classrooms, resource areas, Library and IT areas along with refurbishment of existing buildings was completed in March of 2010. An official opening was held on 26 March 2010 with local dignitaries and Members of Parliament in attendance. The Official Opening was conducted by the Hon. Justine Elliott, MP, Member for Richmond and Minster for Ageing.
Dr. Pal Dhall, Director of the Institute of Sathya Sai Education, Australia, was in attendance on the occasion and gave a keynote speech on the purpose of Sathya Sai Education and how the Sathya Sai Primary School was an integral part of Sathya Sai Education, Worldwide. You may read the talk given by Dr Pal Dhall
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"The world will very soon become a big Prashanti Nilayam by itself. That jewel which is extremely valuable, very priceless, this diamond which is such a priceless entity is subjected to any amount of hardships in the form of cutting. The more you cut (the diamond), the more brilliant it becomes. It is cut so that it becomes more beautiful" Sathya Sai Baba, Ooty, 1976
Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.
The Accommodation Office at Prasanthi Nilayam Ashram, through proper channels, has advised that devotees in large numbers are currently coming to Prasanthi Nilayam on pilgrimage from overseas.
In order to facilitate the administrative process of providing accommodation, they have suggested that all devotees have the following ready before proceeding to seek accommodation in the ashram at Prasanthi Nilayam.
1. Passport size photo - one copy.
2. Completed Accommodation Form (http://www.srisathyasai.org.in/Pdf/REGIST2.pdf). This need to be completed by individuals and details of other members of that family can be provided on this form. A hard copy needs to be provided at the Accommodation office.
Those travelling in groups are also requested to provide a hard copy of the Passport-Visa Details-duration of stay of all members in the group. Passport, Visa details and duration of stay are requested in spread sheet format and taken to the Accommodation Office. Group leaders may download the SpreadSheet. (MS Excel format)
3. Devotees travelling between 25th July and 5th August are to note that 5 members of the same gender will be allocated to a room. Generally it will be 4 to a room and may be more as the date moves closer to November. Groups leaders should complete the Room Allocation Spread Sheet (MS Excel format)
Donors to rooms will continue to have a room allocated to them and will not be restricted.
Sai National Conference Update
The Sai National Conference 2010 is almost here and we are still hoping for many more to come and enjoy the wonderful program. The full program and workshop details will be up on the web (http://conference.saiaustralia.org.au/) by 26th May 2010 and those who have already registered will be able to select the workshops prior to arriving at the conference.
We have also opened day registrations for Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th of June. Day Registrations will available on the web at (http://conference.saiaustralia.org.au/) from 21st May 2010 until 1st June 2010.
Please note that due to catering requirements we need to close Registrations by Tuesday the 1st of June. Day Registration fees are as follows:
Saturday day registration: $100 Sunday day registration: $100
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"Engage your mind always in thinking of Me, become My devotee, offer obeisances to Me and worship Me. Being completely absorbed in Me, surely you will come to Me." Sathya Sai Baba
Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.
"More fragrant than the sweet smelling flowers like jasmine and lily, softer than butter, more beautiful than the eye of the peacock, more pleasant than the moonlight is the love of a mother. Human life is a journey from 'I' to 'We'. In this short journey, you have to detach yourself from the body and develop attachment towards the 'Self'. For this, mother's grace is very essential." Sathya Sai BabaDivine Discourse, 19 Nov 1999
Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.
"A kitten simply continues mewing in its place, placing all its burdens on its mother. The mother cat holds the kitten in its mouth and moves it to more elevated places or transports it safely through even very narrow passages. So too, the Lord will grant everything that is needed in this life, if all burdens are placed on Him and if He is pursued ceaselessly without forgetting Him for even a moment." Sathya Sai Baba
Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.
Sathya Sai Baba says, "When the rains pour on the mountain peaks and the water hurries down the sides, no river emerges. However, when the water flows in a single direction, first there is a brook, then a stream, then a torrent and finally a flooded river is formed and the river merges with the sea. So too, your mind and actions must flow full and steady along the fields of holy thoughts. The hands should be used to perform good deeds. Have the Lord's Name within and perform your natural duties. Worthy indeed is the one who marches in such a manner to the goal!"
Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.
In the Western Suburbs of Sydney, NSW, there is a monthly meeting of the Centre for Human Values. These meetings are suited to those who seek to know about integration of Human Values into their lives, to know more about Sathya Sai Baba, and share in discussion, talks and devotional singing. These sessions are held on the first Sunday of each month. The location is the Toongabbie Community Hall, Cnr Targo & Toongabbie Roads, Toongabbie, (2 minutes walk from the Toongabbie Railway station). The Centre for Human Values meets from 3.30 pm
The next meeting is on Sunday, 2nd of May 2010. The guest speaker is Michael Wright from Paramatta Mission Services. Mr Wright will speak on Human Values and Community Service A flyer for this event is available. Download the flyer.
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Sathya Sai Baba says, You are Love. To know that we are love we just need to have this one thought.
Our actions are born from our thoughts. When our thoughts are ever focused on God, our actions also will be for God. Then our thoughts and deeds will be aligned with God. How beautiful it would be to always think and act for God and God alone ... Our lives will be filled with Love, Love, Love ...
Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.
Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.
The Sathya Sai Organisation of Australia and PNG, in conjunction with the Sathya Sai Organisation of Fiji, and the School of Medicine, University of Fiji, will conduct a medical camp in Viti Levu, Fiji, from 14 - 22 August 2010/ Information and Registration forms are available for all interested in participating on the 2010 Medical Camp page.
Sathya Sai Primary School
Opening of the Senior School
Friday, March 26, 2010
The Official Opening of the Senior School, comprising the new classrooms and Library-Resource Centre took place at the Sathya Sai Primary School, Murwillumbah on Friday, 26 March 2010. The Guest of Honour was the local Member, the Hon. Justine Elliott, M.P., Minister for Ageing. You may read a pictorial narrative of the Senior School Opening
You may read a Brochure on the School Building Program. (PDF, 1.23MB)
Sathya Sai Primary School ~ A Milestone for Australia
A Turning Point in Human Values Education
This is an important milestone for the Sathya Sai Primary School, the Australian Sathya Sai Organisation and the Institute of Sathya Sai Education, is the formal Opening of the Sathya Sai Primary School on Friday, 26 March, 2010.
The Guest of Honour is the Hon. Justine Elliot, MP, Member for Richmond (NSW), Minister for Ageing. The Opening Ceremony will consist of talks, a tour of the school facilities and a Press conference.
This is a major milestone for all associated with the Sathya Sai Primary School from its inception. For the Sathya Sai Organisation of Australia, the School is the major National Service project. This opening marks the time when the School has the capacity to now expand to its full potential of 170 children over the next few years, and thus be a fully-fledged demonstration school for human values education.
The school expansion program commenced in 2007, with construction of new classrooms for Kindy and Grade One. You may view the plans and several photo albums for Stage 1 on this page (opens in new window).
Stage 2 of the construction was completed towards the end of 2009. The classrooms were fitted out and finishing touches were applied for occupation at the commencement of the School Year, 2010. You may read a coverage of the Stage 2 works and view a photo album on this page (opens in new window).
Sathya Sai Centre for Human Values - Toongabbie
In the Western Suburbs of Sydney, NSW, there is a monthly meeting of the Centre for Human Values. These meetings are suited to those who seek to know about integration of Human Values into their lives, to know more about Sathya Sai Baba, and share in discussion, talks and devotional singing. These spiritual evenings are held on the first Sunday of each month. The location is the Toongabbie Community Hall, Cnr Targo & Toongabbie Roads, Toongabbie, (2 minutes walk from the Toongabbie Railway station). The Centre for Human Values meets from 3.30 pm
The next meeting is on Sunday, 4th of April, 2010. The guest speaker is Brian Rensford of the Holyrood Christian Church. He will speak on Christianity and Human Values A flyer for this event is available. Download the flyer.
Beacon of Love
A Beacon of Love, a four page supplement printed in the Times of India during March of 2010, is available for reading from the Sathya Sai Books and Publications Website. Click the image below to view a PDF version of this lift-out.
Sai National Conference 2010
From the afternoon of Friday 11th June 2010
To the afternoon of Monday, 14th June 2010
Many are in the process of registering their participation in the conference. The organizing committee is currently finalising the program. The conference will offer sessions across the full spectrum of the different wings of the Organisation. Emphasis will be on workshops, group discussion and will include devotional singing on a daily basis.
The following overseas guests have confirmed their attendance:
Dr Samuel Sandweiss and his wife Sharon Sandweiss
Dr. Samuel Sandweiss, an eminent Psychiatrist from California, USA, was among the early western devotees to visit Sri Sathya Sai Baba and was drawn by His divinity. He wrote his experiences in a book titled Sai Baba: Holy Man and Psychiatrist, which was widely read by those interested in spirituality and the phenomenon of God taking human form. He had published
two other books titled Sai Baba, Spirit and Mind and With Love Man is God.
Dr Sandweiss and his wife Sharon had addressed Sai devotees at retreats and conferences in many countries. In 2009, Dr Sandweiss was the chief guest at the Convocation ceremony of Sathya Sai University, Prasanthi Nilayam and Mrs Sharon Sandweiss was one of the keynote speakers at the Ladies day celebrations at Prasanthi Nilayam.
Rev. Father Charles Ogada
Father Ogada from Nigeria, Africa, a priest from the Holy Cross Order, associated with the Zambian Sathya Sai School experienced periods of enlightenment in his late teens and at the mere sound of Swami's name he felt the power of Sri Sathya Sai Baba and went to Prasanthi Nilayam.
Swami has blessed Father Ogada to address devotees assembled at Prasanthi Nilayam during Christmas celebrations.
Father Charles has written many articles in the journal published by Radio Sai and two such articles were on the unifying principle of Islam, Hinduism and Christianity and on the true meaning of Easter.
Father Charles will be the keynote speaker at the 2010 Australian Sai conference. He will also run workshops and address the young adults.
Mr. Sumeet Tappoo
Mr Tappoo is a profession singer, who developed his singing talents guided by his guru Sri Anup Jalota. He is from Fiji and currently lives in Bombay, India. In the late nineties, whilst residing in New South Wales, Sumeet was actively involved in the youth activities of the Australian Sai
Organisation. He was then selected to lead the NSW young adults. On a few occasions, Sumeet had the privilege of singing in Baba's physical presence.
You may read more about the guest speakers and view photographs here .
The Sai community in Australia has a wealth of capable speakers and facilitators, who will be drawn from all states to speak/facilitate at this conference. This will include some Alumni of the Sai University in Prasanthi Nilayam currently residing in Australia.
National Conference Arrangements
a. Registration to attend the conference - Early Bird 2 Discount
Working adults are entitled to a discount of $30 (Registration fee $200) on the standard registration fee ($230) provided they register before the 31st of March 2010. Please note that the date announced earlier was 15th March 2010. Those who wish to avail this discount are requested to register before 31st March 2010.
Non working persons' registration fee is $185 irrespective of the time they register. So also is the registration fee for a child (4 - 17 years) which is $150.
The registration fee can also be paid in instalments. Please refer to the registration form for further details.
b. Accommodation for interstate participants
The organising committee has negotiated the charges for accommodation at Chandler (Sleeman Complex) and the Rifle Range. The list of accommodation, close to the vicinity is provided in the accommodation form.
c. Transport for interstate devotees and those traveling from far
The conference transport committee would organize to and fro (free) transport for those staying at the selected accommodation to the conference venue. Free transport will be provided for interstate participants and those traveling from far from arrival points to the conference venue and departure points.
Interstate participants and those traveling from far, requiring transport from the point of arrival and who are still to inform the organizing committee of their travel arrangements, are requested to do so as soon as they make their travel arrangements.
Haiti Relief Fund
With Baba's blessings, the International Sai Organisation has established a Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund an International Officer of the Organisation as the chair of the Haiti Relief Committee.
Devotees desiring to assist the victims through the Sai Organisation are requested to send their voluntary donations (made payable to "Sri Sathya Sai World Foundation Australia - Haiti Relief Fund") to: N. Anandakumar, 43 A Wentworth Road, Strathfield NSW 2135, by 12th March 2010.
Please include a note with your name and postal address so that your payment can be acknowledged.
Sai Medical Unit Award
The ACT Health Department has recognised the selfless service provided by the Sai Medical Unit and on Australia day awarded the ACT Health Medal to the Neurology Team of the Australian Sai Medical Unit. We congratulate the Neurology team for their humanitarian work.
Dr Gunu Naker is currently finalising arrangements for the week long Medical Camp in Fiji in August 2010 while Prof Rajat Gyaneshwar is arranging the medical workshop to be held in Fiji during this period.
Drama by Sai Youth from Australia
Prashanthi Diary, the Chronicles of Heaven on Earth, has a page with photographic coverage and narrative of the Drama by Sai Youth from Australia
The youth from Down Under had been blessed to present a programme before Swami on February 25. The mini backdrop was in place and the youth in yellow - the men in yellow scarves and the women in yellow sarees - sat prepared with their musical. It was just past 7:00 p.m. when Swami arrived for darshan.
You may read more and view a photograhic narrative of this play, on Prashanthi Diary
Australia Programme in Sai Kulwant Hall
The Sai Young Adults visited Prashanthi Nilayam and their pilgrimage ended on a high note, with presentation of a programme in Sai Kulwant Hall on 25 February 2010. You can view a full report and photo coverage of the program and the Sai Young Adults of Australia with Sathya Sai Baba, here:
http://sssbpt.org/Pages/Prasanthi_Nilayam/saiyouthaustralia2010.html
Sathya Sai Centre for Human Values - Toongabbie
In the Western Suburbs of Sydney, NSW, there is a monthly meeting of the Centre for Human Values. These meetings are suited to those who seek to know about integration of Human Values into their lives, to know more about Sathya Sai Baba, and share in discussion, talks and devotional singing. These spiritual evenings are held on the first Sunday of each month. The location is the Toongabbie Community Hall, Cnr Targo & Toongabbie Roads, Toongabbie, (2 minutes walk from the Toongabbie Railway station). The Centre for Human Values meets from 4.00pm
The next meeting is on Sunday, 7th of March, 2010. The guest speaker is Dr Muhammad A. Mian of the Auburn Gallipoli Mosque. He will speak on Islamic Practice in Community Service. A flyer for this event is available. Download the flyer.
New Pennant Hills Centre Inauguration
The Sathya Sai Organisation conducts meetings focussed on Human Values. A new centre, Sathya Sai Centre of Pennant Hills - Human Values, will be inaugurated on Saturday, 13 February at 3PM. The Guest speaker will be the Deputy Mayor of Hornsby, Councillor Robert Brown. The Pennant Hills Centre will meet at the Pennant Hills Community Centre, Yarrara Road, Pennant Hills. You may download the Inauguration Program
Further information is available from Ratna Gopal, Tel: 02 9896 1804
Community Service Centre, North Perth
Free meditation and yoga classes are two of the activities on offer at the new Community Service Centre established at 403 Charles Street, North Perth by the Sathya Sai Organisation of Australia and PNG.
Community service activities offered free of charge by members of the Organisation in other areas of Perth include tutoring for school children, yoga, nutrition and cooking classes, school breakfast programmes, variety concerts for seniors, migrant support, visits to nursing homes and food donations to families in need.
Tasmania Region Spiritual Retreat
"Where there is Love."
Friday evening 16th to Sunday 18th April 2010.
Over the last many years, Tasmania has hosted an annual spiritual retreat which has of recent years become well attended by interstate visitors. The atmosphere of these retreats has been relaxed and relatively informal, although the focus has been on spiritual upliftment and expansion. Most of those who have attended the events have invariably been fully satisfied with the time they have spent and swept up in a wave of Sai love. The next Tasmanian retreat is being held in northern Tasmania at the Paper Beach Scout Camp, Carnacoo, 30 minutes drive north of Launceston.
The retreat theme is "Where there is Love". Special guest speakers attending the retreat are Moyia O'Brien and Linda Walker-Muschelknautz.
The retreat starts informally on Friday evening of 16th April and concludes after lunch on Sunday 18th April. You may download a Flyer and registration form for the 2010 Tasmania Retreat
Those who wish to attend are advised to read the Flyer carefully and ring first before making any bookings.
Sathya Sai Primary School - Position Vacant ~ School Chaplain
Sathya Sai Primary School, Murwillumbah NSW is a non-religious, coeducational K-6 institution with a present enrolment of approximately 100 students. The primary focus of the school is to provide and model a safe school environment based on Sathya Sai Education in Human Values which honours the uniqueness of all children, enabling them to realise their inner potential for character development and academic success.
There are employment opportunities for a SCHOOL CHAPLAIN under the National School Chaplaincy Programme on behalf of the school community. You may read more information on the Sathya Sai Primary School Website
All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №115
All the actions that you undertake must be sacred.
There should be harmony in your thought, word and deed. The proper study of mankind is man. Work is Worship, Duty is God. This was the teaching of our ancient seers. Consider all activities as an offering to God and all work as God's work. Just as two wings are essential for a bird to soar high in the sky, two wheels are needed for a cycle to move, so also, Love and Service are essential for man to reach his destination. No benefit accrues from rendering service devoid of love. Do not expect any returns for your acts of service. The satisfaction which you derive from rendering service is itself a reward.Sathya Sai Baba, 3 September 1999
Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.
New South Wales Region East will conduct an Information Day on Sai Spiritual Education. This will take place on Saturday 20 February at the Plympton Guides Hall, Plympton Rd, Carlingford, from 8AM until 5PM. This day will contain information on the aims and methods used in Sai Spiritual Education. It is targetted towards SSE Teachers, aspiring SSE Teachers, Parents and anyone with an interest in Education in Human Values, and children. A Flyer is available for your reading.
We are pleased to announce that the Sai School, with Baba's Grace, has completed the construction of seven new classrooms and a library/learning centre. These new facilities will be put to use in the 2010 school year.
A formal opening of the new buildings is being planned and we have extended an invitation to the Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon Julia Gillard to be the chief guest on this occasion. We anticipate that this will occur within the next three months.
We now have the physical facilities which are attractive, functional and durable, which will enable the school to grow to approximately 160 pupils. The completion of the school building work is a further step in the advancement of the vision for the school - to become a model school, demonstrating the benefits of integrating human values into the standard State Education Curriculum. The school makes information on the Sai Educare Philosophy, the
teaching techniques, lesson plans and other relevant material available at no cost to assist and encourage Government and Private schools to adopt values based education.
This is a Nation Building vision which continues to be the primary service project for the Sathya Sai Organisation of Australia and PNG.
We express our gratitude to the Federal and State Governments, our Donors, our members and volunteers, who have made it possible to reach this milestone.
2. Retirement
After about eight years of full-time voluntary service to the Sai School, Bob and Ros Molloy are retiring from their respective positions as Principal (Bob) and Bursar (Ros). Motivated by the Love of Sai and His teachings, they have played a critical role in the growth of the Sai School in Australia. They had been a tower of strength to the teachers and parents of the school and will be greatly missed by the staff of the school. The School Community and Sai Organisation extend their warmest appreciation and gratitude for their selfless service over these years.
We wish the couple a relaxed second retirement.
Ros Molloy's retirement has led to the review of the school's administration, and to the creation of a new position of Business Manager/Bursar.
The School Board is now seeking applications for this position.
3. Appointment of the new School Principal
Mrs Leela Broughton has been appointed as the Principal of the Sai School from January 2010. Leela has been teaching at the school for four years, and for the last 18 months had functioned as the deputy Principal. Leela has won the support of parents, teachers, staff and pupils and her dedication will ensure the school grow to its full potential. We extend our congratulations and best wishes to her for her success and happiness in this sacred work.
4. New Structure For the Sai School
Following policy guidelines set by the Sri Sathya Sai World Foundation, the Sai School at Murwillumbah has been functioning for nearly a year under the management of the Institute of Sathya Sai Eduction Australia (ISSEA) whose director is Dr Pal Dhall.
Sathya Sai School is owned by Sathya Sai School NSW Inc., whose parent body is Sathya Sai Education in Human Values Trust of Australia.
The directors of Sathya Sai School NSW Inc. are:
Chair: Dr. Pal Dhall, Director of ISSEA
Deputy Chair: Mr Neville Fredericks, Central Coordinator of the Sathya Sai
Organisation of Australia and PNG
Director: Mr Channa Seneviratne - Faculty Member of ISSEA responsible for
Finance
The above three are also the Trustees of Sathya Sai Education in Human Values Trust, Australia.
With the blessings of Sai, may the School achieve it's objective, to advance Education in Human Values in schools around Australia.
Streaming Audio and Radio Sai Iphone App
Radio Sai Global Harmony operates a world-wide streaming audio service. Part of this is delivered by satellite, the remainder is delivered by the Internet.
A full list of intenet and internet telephone coverage is available. There are free players such as WinAmp (for Windows users) and XMMS (for Linux/Unix users). Sonique and Windows Media Player for Windows and iTunes for Mac and Win2K/XP may also be used.
RealOne Player also works, and is available for Windows, Mac and Unix/Linux.
MusicMatch Jukebox is another player for Windows.
With data rates dropping for many mobile users, listening to Radio Sai using mobiles has become feasible. Wifi enabled phones can also be used to listen to Radio Sai at Wifi hotspots.
iPhone and iPod Touch users can use apps like Fstream, the Shoutcast iPhone app ($ 1.99) to listen. In the Shoutcast directory, Radio Sai streams are in the Spiritual Genre. You can order the RadioSAI Iphone app on the AppShopper website, http://appshopper.com/music/radiosai
Blackberry users can try the xPlayer, which has been reported to work well.
Nokia users can use the Nokia Internet Radio on supported phones, and the S60 Internet Radio app is also available.
In the Western Suburbs of Sydney, NSW, there is a monthly meeting of the Centre for Human Values. These meetings are suited to those who seek to know about integration of Human Values into their lives, to know more about Sathya Sai Baba, and share in discussion, talks and devotional singing. These spiritual evenings are held on the first Sunday of each month. The location is the Toongabbie Community Hall, Cnr Targo & Toongabbie Roads, Toongabbie, (2 minutes walk from the Toongabbie Railway station). The Centre for Human Values meets from 4.00pm
The next meeting is on Sunday, 7th of February, 2010. The guest speaker is Abshir Omar. He will speak on Community Service and the Red Cross. A flyer for this event is available. Download the flyer.
Regional Spiritual Retreat - Western Australia
Western Australia Region will conduct a spiritual retreat at Woodmans Holiday Camp on the weekend of 29-31 January 2010. The theme of the retreat is "deepening our spiritual contact with Baba". This retreat is being made available at a very low rate to participants. Transport will be arranged for interstate guests from the airport to the retreat venue. Registration is open to individuals and families. Children from SSE group 3 onwards are able to register with their family. Members from outside WA are most welcome. If you are interested in attending, the registration form is available.
The Sathya Sai Organisation has set up an international Haiti Relief Committee. This will be located and operate from the Dominican Republic, which is adjacent Haiti.
Devotees desiring to assist the victims through the Sai Organisation are requested to send their voluntary donations (made payable to “Sri Sathya Sai World Foundation Australia- Haiti Relief Fund”) to: N. Anandakumar , 43 A Wentworth Road , Strathfield NSW 2135.
Please include a note with your name and postal address so that your payment can be acknowledged.
All Work is My Work - Love@Work Bulletin №112
In winnowing, the dry outer coverings are removed from the grain. Similarly, you should also separate and isolate the seeds of bad thoughts and emotions from the good and healthy ones. Let not the seeds of bad thought sprout anywhere near you. At least from this Sankranthi day onwards, live up to the word you've given to Swami and walk along the flowery path shown by SAI. Receive in full SAI's Grace and Love. Lead your life with good thoughts, good inclinations and good ideals. Strive to attain the fruits of your studies. SAI is your 'Hridayasthaayi'. SAI is the One who grants your wishes. It is this SAI, who is your Thaai: SAI MOTHER.Sathya Sai Baba, January, 1972
Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.
What God expects from His devotee is only a pure and sacred heart.
People ascribe different names and forms to God. In fact, God is only one. He is beyond all names and forms. He takes on a name and form according to the wishes and aspirations of a particular devotee. When you contemplate on the form of Jesus and wish to see Him in that form, He manifests before you as Jesus.Sathya Sai Baba, Christmas Day, 2009
Sai Young Adults meet weekly and share their practice of Love in the Workplace. This sharing is then distributed to all participants in the Love@Work program in the form of a Weekly Bulletin called All Work is My Work.
An Introduction to the Sathya Sai Organisation and overview of our activites, code, principles and devotional meetings, along with a small reading list have been added to the Newcomers Page. A direct download is available here.
