Archive for 2015

10th World Conference of SSIO – Day 1

The Sathya Sai International Organisation (SSIO) is holding its 10th World Conference in Prasanthi Nilayam, during 25-27 November, 2015. About 900 delegates from more than 80 countries have gathered to deliberate on the Conference theme: Love is the Source, Love is the Path and Love is the Goal. read more »

‘Whirling Dervishes’ spin to tranquility…

Diverse cultures, distinct paths, but One Goal. Today, after the 90th Birthday celebrations, when the 10th World Conference of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations – Worldwide got underway in the SSSIHL Auditorium this morning, on the sidelines of the Conference, two Cultural Presentations were organised in the evening here, in Prasanthi Nilayam. read more »

Ustad Zakir Hussain Sings For Jhoola Sai…

Man proposes and God disposes, and at times, He even re-proposes!  …And His defining catchphrase “Love My Uncertainty” does His ‘Divine Sport’ in between… As is the truth that the Sai Fraternity is bound to and by His Will, the Prasanthi Carnival called the 90th Appearance Day of Beloved Bhagawan earned an extended day today, ‘thanks to’ His supreme munificence.

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When Music Crossed All Barriers…

Music relents to stop here in Prasanthi Nilayam. …And it dares to spread all over, crossing barriers whatsoever, resolute to unite the mankind.  For the second successive session, the centre stage in the vast amphitheatre in Prasanthi Nilayam was converted into a Musical Workshop. The programme commenced in typical Indian style, with three Aumkars and lo! …it followed up with a special song resonating “Allaho Akbar”. read more »

Celebrating His Day Of Appearance…

All heavenly eyes were glued on Puttaparthi…and now, all eyes from everywhere are fixed on Prasanthi too! 23rd November – The Day Of His Splendorous Appearance Day has arrived once again. This being the 90th year of His Supreme Advent, its proportional significance is boundless, simply infinite. read more »

Life As An Expression Of Love And Gratitude…

His creation is abound with lessons galore. Infinite are the possibilities for man to lean from every instance, from every speck in creation. …And, what are the chances when one is blessed with a most ‘adorable’ ideal earthly mother?…who guides you to the Supreme Divine in the physical, showing you the Goal Of Your Life in the physical. Adjectives fail to illustrate, minds fail to fathom, for we are in the midst of an Infinite Bliss Ocean called Sri Sathya Sai. Many understand this Truth, a few thinks in prospective line to follow His guidelines, but a rare one really puts ‘Him’ in practice. Here is a reflection by one such soul, Ms Revathi Sundar, an Indian in New Zealand, writing about the twin Mothers, the Earthly One and the Cosmic One, sharing her views and the priceless lessons learned at the Feet Of The Mothers… A unique Birthday Offering. read more »

XXXIV Annual Convocation of SSSIHL…

Unique and distinct, uniquely distinct and distinctly unique, Sri Sathya Sai Institute Of Higher Learning (deemed to be a University), Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi is undoubtedly the one off institution that imparts Value based education with an emphasis on spirituality, absolutely free of cost. What makes it unique and distinct from the rest of the world is that, the institution has as its patron none other than Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, Who, for the elevated conscious world is nothing short of Supreme Persona Of Godhood. read more »

A Unique Walk-Through – Through The Life Of Sai…

The word commitment finds its fulfillment in the International Sai Youth. Notwithstanding their duties, responsibilities, the innumerable tasks and undertakings of their professional and personal lives, they are there, almost duplicating lives in full measure for every single Sai cause. ‘Living far away from Prasanthi Nilayam, they live lives full of Prasanthi’, observed an onlooker, commenting on the stupendous allegiance to commitment and all-out dedication of this international brand of volunteers. read more »

An Inspiring Speech and Russian Choir…

A speech by Dr Narendranath Reddy, Chairman, Prasanthi Council and a Russian Choir by Zone 8 of SSIO were the highlights of this evening, as part of the 90th Birthday celebrations, in Prasanthi Nilayam. read more »

Dana Gillespie Sings La ilaha illallah…

Singer Dana Gillespie of London Blues Band is known for her singing prowess and Prasanthi has experienced her regaling ‘singing’ prowess many a time. Today was different, as Dana chose to speak. Today, on the 21st day of the month of November, as part of the ongoing Birthday festivities two speakers addressed the august assembly at Sai Kulwant Hall in Prasanthi Nilayam. The speakers were Mr Leonardo Gutter of Argentina and Ms Dana Gillespie from the United Kingdom. read more »