Sathya Sai Organisation of Australia & Papua New Guinea ~ WHITE PAPER
The 80th Birthday of our beloved master and guide Sri Sathya Sai Baba is
considered an appropriate time to plan the way ahead for the Sathya Sai
Organisation in Australia.
What should our focus be over the period ahead?
How can we advance our spiritual way of living and advance the well being of
our respective societies with renewed vigour and commitment?
In attempting to answer these questions we may first ask what the purpose of
the Sai Avatar is. He has said that He has come to re-establish righteousness
in the world on a firm footing. His life and works confirm this statement.
However we must ask how we, His followers, are advancing this mission so
clearly stated by Him.
Having regard for our Organisation in an Australian context, the following
views are presented.
Firstly, Education in Human Values when introduced in all
schools in a society has the capacity to positively and comprehensively change
a nation for the better. As Sri Sathya Sai Baba says - when individuals change,
society will change and when society changes the nation and world will
change.
The Australian Sai Organisation will therefore:-
- advance the development of the Sathya Sai School in Murwillumbah, NSW as a
model for analysis and emulation by Education Authorities in Australia;
- encourage devotees who are teachers to influence their own schools towards
the introduction of EHV in particular through their own example and
achievements;
- assist Sai devotees to establish EHV programs for special needs groups,
such as the Aboriginal communities and the U-turn project at Gympie for high
school students with behavioural problems;
- provide ongoing support for the Institute of Sathya Sai Education in
Canberra, ACT. The principal activity of this Institute is to develop EHV
programs for both children and parents, and to train teachers in EHV
methodology.
Secondly, Australia is generally regarded as a successful multi-cultural, multi-religious society. The Sathya Sai Organisation will play a leadership role in developing unity of faith programs aimed at strengthening a sense of unity and understanding among the various religions practised in our country.
Our aim will be to focus on:-
- the one omnipresent God,
- the core values which are common to each religion, and
- the concept of the 'Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man'.
We will develop innovative ways to draw young and old from each religion
into service and social projects, giving participants a true experience of
unity within the family of humanity.
Thirdly, to be effective and influential in introducing
these nation building programs into Australian society, devotees themselves
must endeavour to exhibit exemplary behaviour and conduct. Personally living
the five values and demonstrating tolerance, forbearance, equanimity and
selfless love will draw others to the Sai message. Individuals will also be
drawn to a deeper understanding and experience of the truth of their being -
that the omnipresent God resides in their heart.
Fourthly, giving compassionate, selfless service to those
in need in society. Sri Sathya Sai Baba teaches that service is the highest
form of spiritual practice and that service is love in action. Through service,
we are humbled and inspired to see divinity in others. It is through service to
society that the wider community will open their hearts and minds to the
message and mission of the Avatar.
By focussing on these four aspects of our Organisation's activities and our
personal spiritual practices, we will take a confident and outward looking
approach to life. Selfless love should always remain the cornerstone for all
activities in which devotees are involved, both within and outside the
organisation.
With His Grace, the Sathya Sai Organisation of Australia and PNG through its
members will play an active role in strengthening righteousness as a value in
the culture of our society at large.
Yours in Sai Service,
Neville Fredericks,
Central Coordinator.
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