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Meditation

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Discourse Collection:Sandeha Nivarini
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DiscoursesEducation & Sri Sathya Sai Bal Vikas

The holiest task

Place:Prasanthi Nilayam
Occasion: All India Bala Vikas Gurus Conference
Discourse Collection:Sri Sathya Sai Speaks, Vol 14 (1978 – 80)
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Genesis & History

Fourth All India Bal Vikas Conference, November 20 – 21, 1979

On 20th and 21st November, the Fourth All India Bal Vikas Conference was held at Prasanthi Nilayam. On 20th morning, Baba addressed 2,000 Bal Vikas Gurus in Poornachandra Auditorium. On 21st morning, Baba gave His Valedictory Message. On 20th and 21st many cultural programmes were presented in the Divine Presence by the Bal Vikas students from Ooty, Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Kerala, and Karnataka. Baba witnessed a Bal Vikas rally at Prasanthi Nilayam on 22nd morning. The alumni of Sri Sathya Sai College (Boys) celebrated the first Annual Day of Kingdom of Sathya Sai (alumni association of Sri Sathya Sai College) in the Divine Presence that evening.

Baba installed marble idols of Shiva and Nandi at the site of the birthplace of the Avatar in the village of Puttaparthi on 23rd morning. He also visited the Samadhi of the parents. Baba proceeded in a procession from the Prasanthi Mandir to the auditorium where the Members of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust offered floral garlands to Baba. Baba then blessed the devotees with His Birthday Message.

DiscoursesEducation & Sri Sathya Sai Bal Vikas

Serve the child

Place:Prasanthi Nilayam
Occasion: 4th All India Conference of Bal Vikas Gurus
Discourse Collection:Sri Sathya Sai Speaks, Vol 14 (1978 – 80)
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DiscoursesSevadal Conference

He too is He

Place: Prasanthi Nilayam
Occasion: 4th All India Seva Dal Conference
Discourse Collection: Sri Sathya Sai Speaks, Vol 14 (1978 – 80)
Genesis & History

4th All India Seva Dal Conference, November 20 – 23, 1978

Baba inaugurated the 4th All India Seva Dal Conference at Poornachandra Auditorium at 4.30 pm on 20th November. Members of the Central and State Trusts, State Presidents of the Organisation from all the states, a batch of Seva Dal from Malaysia and 300 visitors from other countries were present during the Conference. Baba delivered His Inaugural Address. The State Seva Dal Conveners then presented the service activity reports of their respective states.

Baba was present in the Poornachandra Auditorium on 21st evening during the general session of the conference. He delivered His Valedictory Discourse at Poornachandra Auditorium on 22nd during the concluding session of the Seva Dal conference.

Genesis & History

Eighth All India Conference of the Office Bearers, November 20 – 22, 1977

The Eighth All India Conference of the Office Bearers of the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations was held at Prasanthi Nilayam between 20th and 22nd November. Baba lit the lamp and inaugurated the Conference on 20th morning. Baba in His Inaugural Address, stressed on the need for character as the basic expression of devotion, and faith as the basic need for service. Sri Indulal Shah, Dr. S. Bhagavantam, Prof. V. K. Gokak, Sri A. K. Dutt, Justice K. Balakrishna Eradi, Dr. K. M. Mistry, and Smt. Shanta Nair addressed the delegates.

At the Valedictory function held in Poornachandra Auditorium on 22nd November, Sri Indulal Shah presented the recommendations of the Conference blessed by Baba. Prof. V. K Gokak addressed the delegates. Baba blessed the delegates with His Valedictory Message. The renowned singers Smt. Radha and Smt. Jayalakshmi gave a recital on this occasion.

In this conference, greater and sole importance was given to individual Sadhana. It was stated that every worker and his family members should carry out their personal Sadhana with utmost devotion and steadfastness. Only then could they realise the all pervasive nature of divinity and the inner significance of bhajans. The delegates were urged to carry out service activities so as to reflect spirituality in all aspects.

DiscoursesSevadal Conference

The Sai Religion

Place: Prasanthi Nilayam
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Discourse Collection: Sri Sathya Sai Speaks, Vol 13 (1975 – 77)
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DiscoursesWorld Conferences

The Message of Love

Place: Prasanthi Nilayam
Occasion: 50th Birthday
Discourse Collection: Sri Sathya Sai Speaks, Vol 13 (1975 – 77)
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Genesis & History

Several conference during 50th, Birthday Celebrations, November 15 – 23, 1975

The 50th Birthday celebrations were held at Prashanti Nilayam between 14th and 24th November, 1975. The Third All India Sathya Sai Seva Dal Conference and the Third All India Bal Vikas Gurus Conference were held at Prashanti Nilayam on 15th, 16th and 17th of November. The Rathotsavam started from Prasanthi Mandir at 8.30 am on the 18th morning. Chandi Yaga was performed in the Divine Presence from the 19th to the 23rd of November. Baba performed the Poornahuti of the Yaga on 23rd morning.

The Second World Conference of Sri Sathya Sai Organisations was held in the Divine Presence at Prasanthi Nilayam between the 19th and the 21st of November, 1975. A rally by the Bal Vikas students was held on the 22nd. Baba blessed the devotees with His Darshan from a helicopter on 23rd morning. When the helicopter landed, Sri Vengala Rao, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, received Him. Accompanied by the Chief Minister, Baba then moved in a procession to the Sarva Dharma Aikya Stupa. The Stupa was then inaugurated by the Chief Minister. On 23rd evening, Members of Sathya Sai Central Trust; the State Presidents of Sri Sathya Sai Organisation from India and all over the world; Sri T. A. Pai, Minister for Heavy Industries and Civil Supply; Sri Subbarayudu and Sri Sagi Suryanarayana Raju, Ministers of Govt. of Andhra Pradesh; offered their homage at the Lotus Feet at Poornachandra Auditorium. Baba then delivered His Birthday Message. He gave Darshan seated in the Jhoola on the 24th night.

Unity of all religions and that all religions are holy paths to the same goal was underscored. It was emphasised to make organisation acceptable to people of all religions and all castes. Furthermore, it was decided to form the World Council of Sri Sathya Sai Organisations.

At the conclusion of the World Conference on 22nd November, Baba nominated the following members as the Members of the Governing Body of the World Council of Sri Sathya Sai Organisations: Sri Indulal Shah, Dr. J. Hislop, Dr. K. Pani, Sri S. Sitaram, the Rajmata of Navanagar, Dr. Bhagavantam, Sri Sohanlal, Sri Balesingham, and Mrs. Natalie Santos.

It was during the 50th Birthday celebrations that Baba most graciously permitted the Sathya Sai Organisation worldwide to hold the 24-hour Akhanda Bhajan on the same day at the same time globally. It was to commence at 6.30 pm on the second Saturday of November and end at 6.30 pm on Sunday.

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