Spiritual Wing (Spiritual Care)

As the tree grows, the roots must also grow inwards. The growth of the tree is dependant on the roots inside the ground. Thus, the spiritual wing undertakes activities that are targeted to arouse inspiration and inward vision with a view to developing the urge to connect with the inner core. It helps to nurture the inner self and awakening the inherent divinity.

The activities undertaken by the spiritual wing include the following:

• Bhajans
• Nagara sankeerthana
• Festivals
• Sadhana Camps
• Samarpan
• Study Circles
• Vedam
• Meditation
• Retreats
• Sai Literature

Bhajans

“Bhajan singing induces in you a desire for experiencing the truth, to glimpse the beauty that is God, to taste the bliss that is the Self. It encourages man to dive into himself and be genuinely his real Self”.

Bhajan or devotional singing is a very vital part of Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s teachings.The core intention of Bhajan is to make man cleanse his heart and mind, which will help him to shine in all aspects of life with happiness and peace. When all the participants in a bhajan sing in unison, sacred vibrations are produced and divine energies are released.

Nagara Sankirtana

"When you participate in Nagar Sankirtan in the early hours of the day, your heart will be brimming with bliss. It is not merely Kirtan (singing), it is Sankirtan (singing together wholeheartedly) to experience and share your joy with one and all.

Nagar Sankirtan is mass spiritual awakening where people gather in the early hours before dawn and proceed slowly along the streets singing bhajans glorifying God. It is carrying the name of God to every door and purifying the atmosphere of the streets. Nagar Sankirtan activities are held across all Districts and Samithis in the state of andhra Pradesh. Devotees assemble early in the morning (around 5:30 am) and spread the Divine name in the neighbourhood by singing bhajans on the streets.

Festivals

It is a remarkable feature of festival celebrations in Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations that they are not confined to any particular religion or deity. They are universal in character emphasizing the underlying unity of all religions and the fundamental message of love and peace. Indeed, Bhagawan had declared in a discourse delivered on the occasion of the First World Conference of the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations at Mumbai in July 1968: “This is a human form in which every Divine entity, every Divine Principle, that is to say, all Names and Forms ascribed by man to God, are manifest”. All major festivals are celebrated across Andhra Pradesh with great fervour - Hanuman Jayanthi, Ram Navami, Shivratri, Holi, Vijaya Dashmi, Christmas, Raksha Bandhan, Ganesh Jayanthi, Ugadi, Tamil New Year, Makara Sankranti, Eswaramma Day, Buddha Purnima, Onam, Guru Purnima, Ashadi Ekadashi, Diwali, Krishna Janmashtami, Id Ul Fitr, Eid are all celebrated.

Sadhana Camps

Sadhana is the spiritual effort the seeker puts in, derived from the root word ‘sidhi’ which means ‘to be accomplished in seeking divinity. Sadhana camps are organised over a period of 2 to 3 days activities like prayer sessions, yogic exercises, Jyoti meditation, pranaadhyana, seminars, workshops and talks, are planned to help build discipline plus perseverance. The sadhana camps place great emphasis on individual and character development.

Bhagawan says “Anything that awakens the awareness of the universal, the infinite, the transcendental and any work which takes you out of your narrow self into the vaster magnificence..ideals must become higher and grander. Desire must become more and more sublime. Attachment must be transmuted into nobler and subtler emotions”

Regular Sadhana Camps are held to refresh the fervour of spirituality, in the seeker across various districts of Andhra Pradesh. Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, India, observes a month of "Giving & Forgiving" from 28th March to 27th April - as a silent offering of Seva Sadhana, Vinamra Vandana & Prem Aradhana.

Samarpan

The word ‘SAMARPAN’ signifies the complete surrender of the body, mind & soul. It is the process of submerging our own identity with that of almighty. 'Samarpan' – a program of gratitude and love to the Lord, where an ardent devotee from Prasanthi Nilayam shares all his/her personal experiences and life lessons learnt at the divine lotus feet of Bhagwan Baba. This is an initiative by the alumni of Sri Sathya Sai Institutions (Sri Sathya Sai Students) as an offering in their loving gratitude to Sri Sathya Sai Baba.

Study Circle

The study circle is an integral part of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations activities. Bhagawan’s teachings are a treasure trove which need to be elaborated to understand how man can tune his life to reach his goal. This needs proper understanding through discussions and clarifications with appropriate elaborations to digest and absorb. The basic goal of a study circle is, of course, to help us understand how to lead a spiritual life to come closer to God and support each other in spiritual endeavors.

Sri Sathya Sai Baba says in one discourse, " Study with faith and devotion. Delve into the significance and meaning of what you read, and always have before you the goal of putting what you read into practice. Unless you do so, the Study Circle will remain a half Circle forever, it cannot be a full Circle.”

Baba explains: “What is a Study Circle ? It is not just reading books. Each person gives their point of view, and finally values are derived from this. If there is just reading there is doubt. But if each one gives his view, doubts will be answered. The study circle looks at different facets. It is like a diamond with its different facets, but there is one facet that is flat, the top facet, and from this all can be viewed. To discover the top facet is the task of the study circle.”

Vedam

Sri Sathya Sai Baba has cultured us with the ultimate benefit of vedam chanting. The prime significance of vedam lies in the fact that the truths and thoughts they contain are eternal. As per Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the Vedas offer truths into the nature of the Self that is necessary to gain liberation. Veda classes are conducted by Vedic scholars, at various centers to enable many people to attend. Activities have been designed for individual, familial and societal level so that the impact of veda chanting can be perceived at three levels. Every occasion always begins with Vedic chants which leave the whole place charged with divine vibrations.

Meditation

Since ancient days meditation has been considered as the highest goal in many cultures, especially in Bharat. It is not something that one does by sitting for a couple of minutes or hours. Bhagawan has suggested an easy-to-practice Light or Jyoti Meditation for the members, which is considered the foremost spiritual discipline geared towards gaining inner peace.

Retreats

Retreats offer us time step back from the course of our daily lives and enter into a world where we could rediscover our life purpose, direction and accelerate spiritual learning. A community experience that through reflection, prayer and meditation redefine the way forward. It provides us with great opportunity to practice Swami’s teachings of ‘unity in thought, word and deed’ and living His message of universality in our thoughts, words and actions, where we can together reinforced the feeling of ‘we are one and the same sparks of the divine’. Retreats offer us the opportunity to meet with hundreds of Sai devotees across regions. National and International retreats are conducted for the office bearers/devotees of the Sri Sathya Sai Seva organisations.

Sai Literature

The goal of studying Sai Literature is Self Transformation. Bhagawan says in order to fully benefit from the study of Sai Literature, three steps need to be followed. They are proper plan of study, reading reflection, and its regular application in life. He says that study is work and inquiry into the value and applicability of what is studied is worship. The experience of the validity and value of practice is wisdom.

 

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Education Wing (Balvikas & Educare)

Bhagawan says “The end of Education is Character” and “True Education is not for mere living, but for a fuller and meaningful life”.

Education has two aspects; the first is related to external and worldly education, which is nothing but acquiring bookish knowledge. The second aspect is known as Educare, is related to human values. The word Educare means to bring out that which is within.

Practically, educare refers to all educational programmes of teaching aimed at helping humanity draw out the qualities of goodness inherent in man, and to understand the inner makeup of a human being in relation to the outer physical world, in order to keep a perfect balance.

Sri Sathya Sai Educare therefore refers to a whole system of education which provides practical knowledge for educating for life and not just for earning a living.

The education wing undertakes the following activities:

• The Bal Vikas Course for the children from the  age of 6 to 15 years
• Education in Human Values, Indian culture courses for the youth
• Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Jyothi
• Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini

Bal Vikas

“Children are the pillars on which the foundation of the nation's future is built. They are the roots of the national tree, which has to give the fruits of work, worship and wisdom to the next generation.” -Sri Sathya Sai Baba

Bal Vikas is not just an education for children. It is the essence of all spiritual knowledge. It is Educare for Loka Vikas. The Bal Vikas programme have been launched to blossom the today’s children to citizens and leaders of tomorrow. The impact of this programme has been recognised at individual, community, national, and international levels.

Education In Human Values [EHV]

Sathya Sai Education In Human Values S.S.E.H.V. is a module for implementing value based education in schools. Here, the entire school teachers are trained & they in turn implement the methodology in the school. Research over the years has convincingly demonstrated that the children involved in SSEHV programme have developed more positive personalities. They are more respectful towards their teachers, parents & elders. The teachers & the students both experience an elevation in their level of consciousness and a transformation in their perspective of life.

Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini

Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini (SSSVV) programme was launched on 23rd Nov, 2010 by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba to provide Integral Education - combining value based education with academic excellence to semi rural and rural schools in India. SSSVV programme is aimed at integrating values in an innovative way into the school curriculum to motivate and inspire students to become truly good human beings and responsible citizens. This programme seeks to reflect Sri Sathya Sai Baba's guidance through Education in Human Values and connect the same to the school curriculum. To achieve this objective of implementing integral education, the teachers are provided with content, training and teaching aids. It makes school education simpler, easier, enjoyable and much more innovative. The programme motivates and inspires the students more as the curriculum is combined with human values and taught via animations, pictures, and multimedia technologies from 5th to 9th standards in the rural and semi-urban schools.

Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Jyoti

Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Jyothi is a project that aims to take up existing, semi-operational, makeshift and/or dilapidated government primary schools and turn them into fully operational, well-structured and collaborative schools.

The idea is to create good healthy learning ecosystem, by engaging all the stakeholders in the ecosystem, which includes: the student, the teacher, the parent, the school staff, the villagers, the government and NGOs.

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Service Wing

Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations was founded by Sri Sathya Sai Baba with an objective 'to enable its members to undertake service activities as a means to spiritual advancement'. It has over 1200 Sathya Sai Centres (branches) in 126 countries. Through this organisation, Sri Sathya Sai Baba established a network of free hospitals, clinics, drinking water projects, auditoriums, ashrams and schools.

Bhagawan says “Service is the highest spiritual exercise for God himself takes human form and comes down to serve mankind and lead it to the ideals it has ignored”.

Sri Satya Sai Baba says “Service Is the life breath of the Sathya Sai Seva Organisations. Remember the truth that you are born to serve society”

The Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation takes inspiration from His life to do as directed by the Divine Master. The Service wing’s efforts is through ACTION – working at all times to live up to the motto of the SSSSO – “Transforming Self to Transform the World”

The service wing undertakes the following service activities to serve the lesser privileged in the society.

Sociocare by AP State at Glance
MediCare	Mobile Medical Van
	Medical Centre/Clinics
	Medical Camps
	Mother & Child Care
	Eradication Of Malnutrition
	Sai Rehabilitation Programme(SRP)
	Blood Donation Camps
	Blood Grouping Camps
	Veterinary Camps
	Health Check For Balvikas Students, Sevadal
	Hospital Seva
	Dental Treatment Camps
	Eye Camps
	Cancer Detection Camps
Narayana Seva	National Narayana Seva(Amrutha Kalashams)
	Nithya Narayana Seva(Distribution of Cooked Food)
	Food Distribution in Hospitals
	Narayana Seva(On Occasions)
Disaster Management	Natural Calamities Seva
	Emergency Service Fire/Rail/Bus Accident Victims
	Seva to flood/cyclone Victims
Envio-care	Rain Water Harvesting
	Plantation
	Solar Power Provision
Service At Homes	Vradhashram /Disabled Homes
	Adopted SSSVIP Villages
	Adopted Villages/Slums
	Jails
	Orphanage/Blind Children homes
	Entrance Exams Service(NEET etc)
	Piligrimage Centres
	Physically/Mentally Challenged Homes
	Leprosy/HIV Patient Homes
	Summer Water Camps
Village Seva	Agri-intervention
	Shelter to the needy
	Constructions of Toilets
	Water Purification Plants
	Distribution of needy items
Youth Seva	Care for mentally challenged
	Youth Personality Developement
	Basic Computer
	Software Tools
Mahila Dinotsavam Seva
Vocational Training	Tailroing, Embroidery, Beautician , Maggam
Prashanthi Nilayam	Prashanthi Nilayam Seva
	PS Seva
Sri Sathya Sai Amrutha Dhara
Deena Janodharana Pathakam(DJP)
Regional Community Centres(RCC)
National Projects	Giving and Forgiving
	Swatchta Se Divyata Tak
Swarga Ratham/Santhi Sthal
Distribution of Clothes/Items etc	Clothes,Household Items,Tool kits,Sewing Machines Umbrellas/Caps,Chappals,Blanketsetc
Training	BV Gurus
	Sevadal
	Induction
	Disaster Management
	Veda Recitation/Bhajans
	IT
Exhibitions/Workshops/Conferences	Namasmarana - Kaliyuga Sadhana
	Indian Culture & Spirituality
	Parenting
	Science & Spirituality
	Unity of Faiths
	Professionals
Public Activities	Hoardings
	Seminars
Felicitation To	Veda Pundits
	Senior BV Gurus/Sevadal
	Professionals
	Eminent Personnal

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