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 can go to the 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.
Centre for Human Values - Victoria
In Victoria, the Sathya Sai Organisation conducts a Centre for Human Values in Central Victoria, every first Saturday of the month. The Centre for Human Values meets at Alchera, 230-236 Gap Road EUROA 3666. Meetings focus on the mulitple spiritual paths which lead to realising the Divinity within. Meetings are held on the First Saturday of every month 11.00am - approx 4.00pm Connect together sharing words, song, laughter, lunch and afternoon tea Experience the Unity Doesn't matter what your faith or belief system is, we'd love to see you.
For further information: tel: Arie/Pamela: 57 985 403 Mob: 0424277235 Jurgen/Roswitha: 57 985 594 Mob: 0407519420
Centre for Human Values - Western Sydney
The Sathya Sai Organisation of Australia in the Western Suburbs, conduct a Centre for Human Values monthly. These meetings are suited to newcomers to Sai Baba, and have discussions, devotional singing and talks by young adults. These spiritual evenings are held on the first Sunday of each month. The meetings occur at 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 to 5.30pm.
A flyer for this event is available. Download the flyer.
Further information is available from Ratna Gopal, Tel: 02 9896 1804
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 Ratna Gopal, Tel: 02 9896 1804
In Canberra, contact Dharam Sharma, phone (02) 6292 8068
In Brisbane, contact Narayan Sami, phone (07) 3219 2141
In Melbourne, Jitendran, phone (03) 95880149
In Tasmania, contact Michael Lohrey, phone (03) 6376 1215
In Adelaide, contact Tom Lahey, phone (08) 8331 1159
In Perth, contact Harry Ellert, phone (08) 9349 0721
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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