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Annual Regional Retreat 2025

March 21, 2025

Loving Sai Rams,

With the divine grace and blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, SSSIO USA Region 3 was blessed to host a Virtual Retreat, “Path to Sai” during Memorial Day Weekend, May 24th – 25th, 2025.

The program included inspirational talks by guest speakers, enlightening workshops for adults, young adults and SSE children.

Please visit the region’s YouTube channel for recordings of the talks: Region 3 YouTube Channel

In Sai’s Loving Service,
Your Regional Officers

Dates	Friday, May 24th 2024, 5:30 PM – Monday, May 27th 2024, 1:00 pm
Venue	Warren Willis United Methodist Camp and Conference Center, FL
Address	4991 Picciola Rd, Fruitland Park, FL 34731
Nearby Airports	Orlando International Airport (MCO – 50 miles)

We are blessed to have three guest speakers who will share their experiences and lessons learned at the divine lotus feet of Bhagawan Baba.

Dr. Suresh Govind

Dr. Suresh Govind is a professor and former Head of the Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya. He has written several chapters in publications by the World Health Organization and supervised more than 100 elective, diploma, graduate, and post-graduate students, including at the doctorate level. He is the recipient of many honorable awards, including the prestigious Malaysian Toray Science Award. Dr. Suresh Govind has been serving in the Sri Sathya Sai International Organization (SSSIO) for more than three decades in various positions, including the National Council President of Malaysia. Dr. Suresh Govind serves as a member of Prasanthi Council, Chairman of the Sri Sathya Sai Scriptural Studies Committee of the SSSIO, and leads the SAI 100 program, which has picked up momentum in several countries.

Brother Aravind Balasubramanya

Brother Aravind Balasubramanya comes from a family that has been devoted to Swami from early 1960s. He completed his Bachelor of Science from the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, receiving a gold medal. He also holds an M.S. (Chemistry) and an MBA from the SSSIHL. He worked for Radio Sai from 2007 to 2021. Aravind has authored five books on Swami. He was Swami’s photographer for nearly five years. Aravind has dedicated his life to serving Swami and sharing His teachings through various media channels. He is presently part of the SSSIO Digital Media team and mentors the Young Adults.

Sister Vahinie Pillay

Sister Vahinie Pillay is a fourth generation devotee of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. She is the International Young Adults Coordinator of the Sri Sathya Sai International Organization and oversees Young Adult activities in more than 120 countries around the world. She is a singer and songwriter and has composed many value-based songs. Professionally, she is a senior audit consultant for a leading international consulting firm.