Welcome to Newcomers!
We welcome all newcomers and enquirers about Sai Baba to this website and to the Sathya Sai Organisation. We hope you will find the following information a useful aid to understanding the purpose and activities of our organisation.
Who We Are
The Sathya Sai Organisation is made up of spiritual seekers from all walks of life, from all creeds, faiths and religions. We welcome all into our organisation irrespective of faith, station in life or socioeconomic status. Our welcome to each and all is extended with love, as Sathya Sai Baba himself guides each and every seeker to his or her place in our organisation. We follow a code of conduct and set of principles for the conduct of our lives, which has been given by Sai Baba. You may read the Code of Conduct.
What We do
Our Charter (given to us by Sathya Sai Baba), directs us to provide opportunities and activities which will enable participants to discover the inherent divinity within ourselves and in every other person. To this end, we provide spiritual activities (devotional singing and study circles), service activities (service to the poor, the needy and the aged) and educational activities (Education in Human Values) for children.
In the main, we come together as spiritual seekers to sing our devotion to God, singing to many different names and forms that God is worshipped by. We meet, sing, study spiritual texts and education in human values, and have spiritual company together.
What to Expect
We have several centres for Newcomers. These centres meet monthly, in central locations. At a typical Newcomers Centre, we conduct the following program:
- Silent Sitting (3 minutes)
- 5 English songs (led by children, youth and adults)
- Quotes from major religions on love
- Quote from Sathya Sai Baba on Love
- Meditation - very relaxed type (every one likes it).
- Peace prayer
- Speaker and discussion
- Conclude with announcements
- Refreshments and informal gathering. ( Cake, Tea & Coffee)
Download an Introduction
You can download an introductory document which gives an overview of the Sathya Sai Organisation in Australia, the codes and principles we practice, a walk-through of the arrangements in our devotional meetings, and a recommended reading list. Download the Introduction for Newcomers (PDF, 230kb)
How to get Involved
The Sathya Sai Organisation conducts meetings for Newcomers to Sathya Sai Baba, in various states. Here you will find information in some states.
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, 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.
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 August is available for reading. You may download the August 2010 Bulletin
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 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.
In South Australia
Any newcomers to Sai Baba in South Australia are most welcome to attend the Adelaide Central Centre. 9.45 am every Sunday at the 'City South West Community Centre', 171 Sturt St Adelaide. phone Tom Lahey on 08 83311159 / 0405456318
In Other Places
Attend a Centre for Human Values, or attend a Sai Centre or Group nearby your location. For further information, you can view the groups and centres in your state.
Who to Contact
In Sydney, contact Sathya Moorthy, Tel: (02) 9680 2398
In Canberra, contact Venkat Venkataraman, phone (02) 6294 0441
In Brisbane, contact Bhavik Kant, phone (07) 3161 0429
In Melbourne, Anjana Bhan, phone (03) 9436 6045
In Tasmania, contact Michael Thrush, phone (03) 6397 3498
In Adelaide, contact Muthu Harihan, phone (08) 8165 0325
In Perth, contact Saraswathi Baskar, phone (08) 9456 4921
Meditation Audio CD
For those newcomers who would like to acquire the habit of meditation and listen to the OM chanted, an Audio CD is available. See the Light Meditation page.
Beacon of Love - Overview of the Works and Teachings of Sai Baba
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.
Four important discourses by Sri Sathya Sai Baba:
We offer these keynote talks by Sai Baba for your reading and reflection. These talks are signal events where Sai Baba has given explanations about his purpose, mission, and teachings.
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Shiva Shakthi (6
July 1963). Swami heals himself from an 8-day stroke and announces
his third incarnation as Prema Sai eight years after he leaves this
body.
The revelation (17
May 1968). The last part of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba's discourse
at the "World Conference of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organizations"
in Bombay, 17 May 1968. Sai Baba states plainly and directly that
he has come as an incarnation of God to restore righteousness (dharma).
Forty-Third birthday
discourse (23 November 1968). Swami speaks about His being the
Avatar
and proclaims his mission on earth: the establishment of righteousness.
Who is Sai? (9 June
1974). Sai Baba talks about God, the Religion of Love, and His Avatar-hood.
He explains why he materializes rings, etc., and gives them to people,
and he explains what "Sai Baba" means.
Discourses are copyrighted by the Sri Sathya Sai Books & Publications
Trust., Prasanthi Nilayam, India, with all the rights that pertain
thereto. Please use discourses for personal use only.
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A Word of Assurance
Assurances Re Sai Baba and the Sathya Sai Organisation
Brochures
Brochures detailing the International and local service activities of the Organisation may be viewed at these links:
International Service Activities
Service in Australia
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