“Devotional singing (Bhajan) is one of the processes by which you can train the mind to expand into eternal values. Teach the mind to revel in the glory and majesty of God; wean it away from petty horizons of pleasure. Devotional 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.” – SSS, VII, 497-498

Leading Bhajans at the Center:

• Bhajans will start at 11 AM on Sunday

• Look for an email regarding Devotional Singing session from the Devotional Coordinator

• To sign up for leading bhajans, please send an email to the Devotional Coordinator.

• Sign up by Noon on Saturday to lead Bhajans on Sunday

• Please practice the Bhajan you have sent and plan to be at the Venue no later than 10:15 AM on Sunday, to find out whether you would be singing

• We encourage Bhajans in all languages

Resources

• Shivopasana Mantra learning module audio

• Shiva Panchakshara Stotram learing module audio

• Shiva Panchakshara Stotram PDF file that is in sync with the audio

• Study Circle material for the week

Why Sai Spiritual Education?

To facilitate the understanding in the children, that when they live in accordance with the 5 human values, in every thought, word and deed, they will live a truly meaningful life.

Sai Spiritual Education (SSE) classes are provided at the Center for children from ages 6 to 17.

Objective of Sai Spiritual Education

“To instill in the minds of the young the values of prayer, humility, and loving service to others, the homes have to be the first schools. The parents have to be imbued with faith in the basic universal truth of all religions.

They must be seen worshiping at the family altar, meditating in silence, forgiving faults in others, and showing sympathy for pain and grief.

Children should not see them worried, helpless, discontent, or distressed, as if they have no God to lean upon, no inner resource of strength and courage to fall back on.”

–SS 5:335; Meeting of Headmasters, 3-4-67

SSE SCHEDULE

• 09:15 AM – 09:30 AM: SSE Hall Set-up – In-Person

• 09:30 AM – 09:45 AM: SSE Prayers & Announcements – In-Person

• 09:45 AM – 10:45 AM: Experience Sharing in Main Session – In-Person

• 10:45 AM – 10:55 AM: Snack Period – In-Person

• 11:00 AM: SSE joins Main Session – In-Person

“Hands that help are holier than lips that pray.”  – Sri Sathya Sai Baba

Please look for an email from the Service Coordinator for signing up for service activities.

Service Calendar

• First Saturday of the month

  • Dinner Service at Sarah Circle Women’s Shelter from 04:30 PM – 06:30 PM

• Second Saturday of the month

  • Dinner Service at Northside Housing Men’s Shelter from 05:00 PM – 08:00 PM

• Second Sunday of the month

  • Bingo with residents of Berkeley Nursing Home Oak Park: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

• Third Saturday of the month

  • Dinner Service at J.P.USA Men’s Shelter: 06:00 PM – 09:00 PM

• Fourth Saturday of the month

  • Breakfast Service at Northside Housing Men’s Shelter: 06:00 AM – 08:00 AM

• Every Sunday at the Center

  • Prepare sandwiches for the Northside Housing Men’s Shelter from 09:45 AM – 10:15 AM

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