Growing up, my family and I would always visit Puttaparthi at least for a day when we visited India every few years. It was always a short stop on our hectic schedule. I always told Bhagawan in my heart, "Swami, I should stay here longer, 10 days!" Last year, I received a text message from my Regional Young Adults (YA) Coordinator stating that a Sai devotee was searching for a YA to participate in a Christmas play in Puttaparthi. I immediately responded โYesโ without even asking my employer for vacation time or knowing any details of the programme.
It was my first time travelling to India alone, and for an extended period of time. The organiser asked us to be present in Puttaparthi for exactly 10 days. I was chosen as one of the main characters of the play! The only catch was that I had to grow a moustache - something I did not want to do! But since it would bring me closer to Swami, I agreed.
In Puttaparthi, I spent my time diligently practicing my lines, trying my best to avoid any distractions that Swami kept placing in my path. Instead of venturing out and exploring the town, I kept to myself and focused on the opportunity Swami had granted me. I found myself constantly trying to improve my dialogue delivery. The day before the play, the organiser noticed my hard work and gave me the privileged opportunity to offer Aarthi in Sai Kulwant Hall after our programme. I was overjoyed! As I was returning back, Bhagawan even "arranged" that my train compartment included a high-ranking Government Official who was also visiting Puttaparthi. As he was provided high-security detail, all my nervousness about travelling alone was gone. Swami sent me home with armed guards!
I learned at His Lotus Feet, that He always fulfils our desires, in His own way, at the right time. We must enthusiastically say "Yes!" to every opportunity He affords us, and any trials along the way are His way of securing His choicest blessings! Thank you, Swami! (Samir, USA)
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It was my first time travelling to India alone, and for an extended period of time. The organiser asked us to be present in Puttaparthi for exactly 10 days. I was chosen as one of the main characters of the play! The only catch was that I had to grow a moustache - something I did not want to do! But since it would bring me closer to Swami, I agreed.
In Puttaparthi, I spent my time diligently practicing my lines, trying my best to avoid any distractions that Swami kept placing in my path. Instead of venturing out and exploring the town, I kept to myself and focused on the opportunity Swami had granted me. I found myself constantly trying to improve my dialogue delivery. The day before the play, the organiser noticed my hard work and gave me the privileged opportunity to offer Aarthi in Sai Kulwant Hall after our programme. I was overjoyed! As I was returning back, Bhagawan even "arranged" that my train compartment included a high-ranking Government Official who was also visiting Puttaparthi. As he was provided high-security detail, all my nervousness about travelling alone was gone. Swami sent me home with armed guards!
I learned at His Lotus Feet, that He always fulfils our desires, in His own way, at the right time. We must enthusiastically say "Yes!" to every opportunity He affords us, and any trials along the way are His way of securing His choicest blessings! Thank you, Swami! (Samir, USA)
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On this auspicious occasion of Sri Rama Navami may you be illuminated with success and happiness ๐งก๐ฏ
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I belong to a family who until a few years ago was unaware of our beloved Bhagawan. It was in February 2016 that my Sai voyage started. My childhood friend invited me to attend Sai bhajans held at her place on Thursdays. Out of love for music, I attended the session. After three weeks, it was hard to deny the obvious; โ there was a sense of peace that had been instilled in me and my surroundings. It was then that I realised that we needed to procure a photo of Swami since we did not have any at home.
Now comes the life changing incident which brought me closer to Him. In that same week, a photo fell from my fatherโs pocket. My father mentioned that it was distributed at the market. Out of curiosity, I picked it up. The coincidence was unbelievable. It was none other than our beloved Bhagawan. I realised that this was definitely His visiting card.
That experience definitely set the ball rolling on a beautiful journey to His Lotus Feet. After five months, I found myself in Sai Kulwant Hall singing His glory in the World Youth Festival 2016 despite having faced many financial difficulties. This was again His unbelievable miracle. The first time when I touched Swamiโs Samadhi, I felt such indescribable bliss that I could not hold back my tears. I felt like my lifeโs mission was accomplished.
Now, four years later, I am an active member, serving at the Centre, Regional and National Level in the Sri Sathya Sai International Organisation. These miracles have not only transformed me, but also my family members who are now His ardent devotees. Oh Sai, I am grateful to be an instrument in Your Divine Mission. (Manisha, Mauritius)
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Now comes the life changing incident which brought me closer to Him. In that same week, a photo fell from my fatherโs pocket. My father mentioned that it was distributed at the market. Out of curiosity, I picked it up. The coincidence was unbelievable. It was none other than our beloved Bhagawan. I realised that this was definitely His visiting card.
That experience definitely set the ball rolling on a beautiful journey to His Lotus Feet. After five months, I found myself in Sai Kulwant Hall singing His glory in the World Youth Festival 2016 despite having faced many financial difficulties. This was again His unbelievable miracle. The first time when I touched Swamiโs Samadhi, I felt such indescribable bliss that I could not hold back my tears. I felt like my lifeโs mission was accomplished.
Now, four years later, I am an active member, serving at the Centre, Regional and National Level in the Sri Sathya Sai International Organisation. These miracles have not only transformed me, but also my family members who are now His ardent devotees. Oh Sai, I am grateful to be an instrument in Your Divine Mission. (Manisha, Mauritius)
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Join us for the ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ข ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ต๐ผ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐บ where the International Sai Young Adults will be presenting beautiful musical offerings and testimonials! โค๏ธ
Date: 24th April
Time: 2:10pm UK/6:10am LA Time
Link: sathyasai.org/live
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Date: 24th April
Time: 2:10pm UK/6:10am LA Time
Link: sathyasai.org/live
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๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ต๐ผ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐บ - I & You Are One โค๏ธ
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โค๏ธ Swami is you, you are Bhagawan โค๏ธ
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The Sri Sathya Sai International Organization (SSSIO) is the only official Organization outside India founded, guided, and nurtured by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
Regarding the Global Council announced by the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust (SSSCT) today, the official position of the SSSIO is to continue to operate independently as per the divine command of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, as it has been doing for over 50 years.
The Sanathana Sarathi article of March 2006 was the last word on this matter. Bhagawan has never stated or written anything to reverse this Divine Command since that time. He has always guided and nourished the independent operations of the Sri Sathya Sai World Foundation (SSSWF).
The SSSIO, therefore does not recognize a Global Council.
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Regarding the Global Council announced by the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust (SSSCT) today, the official position of the SSSIO is to continue to operate independently as per the divine command of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, as it has been doing for over 50 years.
The Sanathana Sarathi article of March 2006 was the last word on this matter. Bhagawan has never stated or written anything to reverse this Divine Command since that time. He has always guided and nourished the independent operations of the Sri Sathya Sai World Foundation (SSSWF).
The SSSIO, therefore does not recognize a Global Council.
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Have you ever considered using kitchen scraps to clean your house?
Join the SSSIO Serve the Planet team this weekend on Instagram live where they will be bubbling to show you how to make Eco-Enzymes - the new brew in the cleaning crew ๐คฉ.
๐Date: 1st May 2021
๐Time: 12pm UK
๐Link: @saiyoungadults Instagram Live (https://www.instagram.com/saiyoungadults/)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CONcqwGMRj0/?igshid=1ersh2onu801u
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/958257017569557/posts/4041363289258899/?d=n
#GreenieInABottle #STPLive
#SaiYoungAdults #ServethePlanet #STP #SSSIO #Environment #EcoEnzymes #InstaLive
Join the SSSIO Serve the Planet team this weekend on Instagram live where they will be bubbling to show you how to make Eco-Enzymes - the new brew in the cleaning crew ๐คฉ.
๐Date: 1st May 2021
๐Time: 12pm UK
๐Link: @saiyoungadults Instagram Live (https://www.instagram.com/saiyoungadults/)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CONcqwGMRj0/?igshid=1ersh2onu801u
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/958257017569557/posts/4041363289258899/?d=n
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In 2011, I applied to a graduate school in Geneva, Switzerland. Many administrative processes ended up becoming more complicated than I anticipated. I felt completely alone and wanted Swami to prove to me that He was watching over me. One night, after reciting 21 Aums, I clearly requested Him to prove to me that He was there for me. I went to bed and a few minutes later, I woke up to check my email.
I had received an email that someone from YouTube, had subscribed to my channel. I clicked on the profile and found that it was a channel with videos of Swami! I felt reassured that Swami had shown His omnipresence. Eventually, everything ended up working perfectly! Indeed, Swami has a personal connection with each of His devotees and responds to their earnest prayer in perfect Divine timing, providing assurance and captivating their hearts. (Avinash, USA)
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I had received an email that someone from YouTube, had subscribed to my channel. I clicked on the profile and found that it was a channel with videos of Swami! I felt reassured that Swami had shown His omnipresence. Eventually, everything ended up working perfectly! Indeed, Swami has a personal connection with each of His devotees and responds to their earnest prayer in perfect Divine timing, providing assurance and captivating their hearts. (Avinash, USA)
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โค๏ธ Our Eternal Mother โค๏ธ
#SriSathyaSai #SaiYoungAdults #SSSIO #Mother #MothersDay #Easwaramma #Love #EaswarammaDay
#SriSathyaSai #SaiYoungAdults #SSSIO #Mother #MothersDay #Easwaramma #Love #EaswarammaDay
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๐๏ธChant God's name with purity in your heart๐๏ธ
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I had only one dream which was to be a full-time musician like my father. I prepared for this dream by absorbing myself in musical activities to be ready for tertiary music education. When I completed school, I got the unexpected painful news that I had not been accepted to study music at university. Instead, as I had good results, I reluctantly registered for a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree.
I completed the first year with the Deanโs Commendation, but I was unsatisfied. I was angry with Swami for not fulfilling my dream of becoming a musician. I hesitantly applied for other degree courses. While waiting for the responses, I had mixed feelings and these questions kept coming into my mind: โShould I change my degree? How was I going to be a musician if I was studying something else? Why was Swami putting me through this test?โ
A few nights before Swamiโs birthday, He came into my dream. We were at our Sri Sathya Sai Centre, and Swami was watching our rehearsal for the upcoming celebrations. After our performance, He came directly to me and said only two words - โHave Patienceโ, and then smiled playfully. It immediately dawned upon me that He was being cryptic and might have also meant โHave Patientsโ. I was thrilled because Swami finally gave me a sign. I needed to be a healthcare worker to โHave Patientsโ.
A few weeks later, I received a call to say that I was accepted for a Bachelor of Pharmacy programme. As a student, I also tried my best to โHave Patienceโ. Swami even took care of my musical career, by giving me the ideal violin teacher and several international opportunities to learn and play music. He even gave me the opportunity to play the violin at His Divine abode in the Sai Kulwant Hall at Prasanthi Nilayam.
I recently completed my Pharmacy degree; during the course, I was also occupied with learning and performing as a musician. This experience taught me to have faith in Swamiโs master plan for me. (Shruti, South Africa)
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I completed the first year with the Deanโs Commendation, but I was unsatisfied. I was angry with Swami for not fulfilling my dream of becoming a musician. I hesitantly applied for other degree courses. While waiting for the responses, I had mixed feelings and these questions kept coming into my mind: โShould I change my degree? How was I going to be a musician if I was studying something else? Why was Swami putting me through this test?โ
A few nights before Swamiโs birthday, He came into my dream. We were at our Sri Sathya Sai Centre, and Swami was watching our rehearsal for the upcoming celebrations. After our performance, He came directly to me and said only two words - โHave Patienceโ, and then smiled playfully. It immediately dawned upon me that He was being cryptic and might have also meant โHave Patientsโ. I was thrilled because Swami finally gave me a sign. I needed to be a healthcare worker to โHave Patientsโ.
A few weeks later, I received a call to say that I was accepted for a Bachelor of Pharmacy programme. As a student, I also tried my best to โHave Patienceโ. Swami even took care of my musical career, by giving me the ideal violin teacher and several international opportunities to learn and play music. He even gave me the opportunity to play the violin at His Divine abode in the Sai Kulwant Hall at Prasanthi Nilayam.
I recently completed my Pharmacy degree; during the course, I was also occupied with learning and performing as a musician. This experience taught me to have faith in Swamiโs master plan for me. (Shruti, South Africa)
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The Sri Sathya Sai International Organisation has numerous Global online events scheduled for the remainder of 2021
๐ผ Guru Poornima (July)
๐งโ๐Sri Sathya Sai International Leadership Programme 2021 Graduation Ceremony (September)
๐ค Global Akhanda Bhajans (November)
๐ Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba's 96th Birthday (November)
The International Sai Young Adults will be recording musical offerings/Bhajans for each of these events. In order to extend the opportunity to as many Young Adults as possible to participate, we are creating a music talent repository of all Sai Young Adults interested to record music for these events.
If you would like to audition for these offerings please complete the form on www.sathyasai.org/ya/ocean-of-music by the 31 May 2021.
#SaiYoungAdults #SriSathyaSai #SSSIO #Music #OceanOfMusic #SSSILP #GuruPoornima #GAB21 #Sai96
๐ผ Guru Poornima (July)
๐งโ๐Sri Sathya Sai International Leadership Programme 2021 Graduation Ceremony (September)
๐ค Global Akhanda Bhajans (November)
๐ Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba's 96th Birthday (November)
The International Sai Young Adults will be recording musical offerings/Bhajans for each of these events. In order to extend the opportunity to as many Young Adults as possible to participate, we are creating a music talent repository of all Sai Young Adults interested to record music for these events.
If you would like to audition for these offerings please complete the form on www.sathyasai.org/ya/ocean-of-music by the 31 May 2021.
#SaiYoungAdults #SriSathyaSai #SSSIO #Music #OceanOfMusic #SSSILP #GuruPoornima #GAB21 #Sai96
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๐๏ธService to man is service to God๐๏ธ
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