Sai Region 3, USA, SSIO Zone 1
Love All, Serve All
Swami says that we should not have pride in our attachment to God. What do you think pride in our attachment to God means, and how does one develop this?
in this study circle, Swami explains how one’s devotion must be filled with humility and how to avoid the pitfalls of pride and ego.
Go to Penukonda, purchase a ticket for Bangalore and sit in the train. Do not get down in the middle when some station attracts you. The stations are karma, upaasana (action, contemplation), etc. You have to pass through them, but remember they are not the termini. The terminus is Realisation.
This microphone before Me must have been made by someone, is it not? He is not seen or known by you, but of his existence, there can be no doubt. Besides, it is certain he must be knowing all about this microphone which he has made. So too, there must be a creator for this universe and He must be knowing all about it. This universe is composed of the five elements and He is the master of all the five…
The initiation was done by the Upadesham (instruction) of the Gaayathri manthram. The manthram (sacred formula) is a universal prayer that can be used by men of all climes and creeds, for, it calls upon the Glorious Power that pervades the Sun and the three worlds to arouse, awaken and strengthen the Intelligence, so that it may lead to intense Saadhana and Saadhana may lead to success.
……Be strong to resist temptations
Questions:
1. What does being humble mean to you?
2. Swami says that we must be humble but yet strong to resist temptation. Reflect a little. How do you think temptations that can prevent us from being humble? Please share your thoughts.
3. Why do you think humility is an important characteristic in the life of an aspirant?
THE first among the nine forms of devotion is sravana (hearing) and today, we have installed here at the
Prashaanthi Nilayam this instrument for sravana, namely, the telephone. I am used to hearing not the
talk that comes through this instrument, but the cries of agony; the call of pining hearts hungering for
grace.
Thus, every one must fit in with the plan; strive to know its main principles and be equipped for the task He allots you. Be ever vigilant in the tasks that the role involves, that is your swadharma (one's own nature and duty). Give your heart fully to the task. "Raama" means, he who pleases, attracts, and attaches himself through pleasing attributes. Krishna means the same thing; he who attracts.
Dr. Reddy’s message on MahasivarathriDear Brothers and Sisters, OM Sri Sai Ram. I am happy to share a video message from Dr. Narendranath Reddy, Chairman, Prasanthi Council, about the spiritual significance of Mahasivarathri, as related by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. In his message, Dr. Reddy shares the revelations of Swami as Lord Siva, and the inner meaning of Mahasivarathri. He urges everyone to participate in this auspicious Mahasivarathri … Continue reading Dr. Reddy’s message on Mahasivarathri
Attached is the deck that was presented in the Region 3 Center and Group Officers’ Conference call on January 29th 2018. It contains a high level summary of the key points discussed at the National Council meeting attended by all Regional Presidents.
Annual Regional Retreat for Young Adults (ARRYA 2018)ARRYA 2018 is scheduled from February 17th – 18th 2018 in Orlando, FL. Registration to attend the YA retreat is now open.
Study circle on the topic of “Tests and More Tests”.
Go Green Conference, Prasanthi Nilayam, 25 – 26 July 2018Registration to attend the conference is now open. For more information contact events@sathyasai.org or www.sathyasai.org/events.
New Year Greetings from Dr. ReddyWishing everyone a happy Sai-filled New Year! Please see this message summarizing key activities undertaken by the organization in 2017, and the plan for 2018.
Sai Ram Center Presidents, Merry Christmas! Please pass on the following announcment for our regional Young Adult Team to all members. Dear Young Adults of Region 3, Loving Sairam! With Bhagawan’s blessings, we are delighted to announce the new Region 3 Young Adult officers. We’d first like to express our deepest and loving thanks to Shivani and RJ. Shivani has been an ideal role model … Continue reading New female YA Rep and male YA Advisor
Hurricane Irma Service ReportA report on the disaster relief service project conducted by the St. Thomas Sai Center members in the aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
ISSE-USA WebinarA webinar regarding new initiatives that are set forth by the Institute of Sathya Sai Education-USA (ISSE-USA) will be held this Sunday about the ISSE-USA (Institute of Sathya Sai Education – USA). All members interested in the SSSEHV training are welcome to attend. Date: Sunday Dec 3rd, 10:00 am Central US Time. WebEx details below: Meeting Details: Join Online: https://meetings.webex.com/collabs/#/meetings/detail?uuid=M965W8D8GXLGGQF28R 7ZEENTV0-4O4&rnd=421298.99020 Join by Phone: US … Continue reading ISSE-USA Webinar
Launch of sathyasai.us web siteWith Swami’s Blessings, we are happy to share the news of the launch of the US Web Site: sathyasai.us
Swami’s Birthday Message – Invaluable TeachingsWhen is Swami’s Birthday? Let us listen to Swami explain the true significance of Birthday.
“I do not think of one particular date in the calendar as My birthday, for I consider the day when Divinity blossoms in your heart as My birthday in you. Therefore, each of you should individually celebrate such a day as My birthday.” – Sathya Sai Baba
