| HIS MISSION |
An Introduction
The Sathya Sai Baba Central
Council
Of United States Of America
| HIS MISSION |
An Introduction
The Sathya Sai Baba Central
Council
Of United States Of America
We offer this information to introduce you to Sathya Sai Baba, His teachings, and the programs of Sathya Sai Baba Centers. Since this is only a brief overview, we encourage you to explore further the content and intent of the Center programs with any of your local Sathya Sai Baba Center officers or members.*
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The Divine directives and teachings of
Sathya Sai Baba presented in this booklet are either displayed indented
or written in italics, within quotation marks. Sanskrit terms or names
have been included in the text in parenthesis preceded by their English
equivalent word(s).
II. Mission of Sathya Sai Baba
III. The Teachings of Sathya Sai Baba
Sathya Sai Baba is one of the most revered spiritual teachers in the world today. He is quietly transforming the world by reestablishing the eternal values of Truth (Sathya), Right Conduct (Dharma), Peace (Shanti), Love (Prema) and Nonviolence (Ahimsa) in everyday living.
He is also known as Sri Sathya Sai Baba, Sai Baba, Swami, Bhagavan, or simply as Baba to millions of people in the world. His followers come from all faiths and races and meet regularly for devotional singing, to study His teachings, and to engage in service activities in order to practice His message of Love and Peace to unite all mankind.
Sathya Sai Baba was born on November 23, 1926, in Puttaparthi, a remote village in the state of Andhra Pradesh in Southern India. He is the fourth child of a humble and pious couple, who named Him Sathya Narayana Raju. As a child, He demonstrated exceptional qualities of wisdom, compassion, and generosity. When He was seven years old, He composed devotional songs that were sung in religious festivals. At the age of fourteen, He announced that His name was Sathya Sai Baba and proclaimed His mission: to bring about the spiritual regeneration of humanity by demonstrating and teaching the highest principles of Truth, Right Conduct, Peace, Love and Nonviolence. With that announcement, He left His childhood home and began His mission.
From an early age, Sathya Sai Baba began demonstrating extraordinary powers. He quickly became known for the miracles that He performed such as materializing objects, especially a holy ash called vibhuti, assisting people in distress, and letting those who came to Him for advice know that He was aware of even the most intimate details of their lives. Yet, He has always maintained that His miracles are to be treated only as His calling cards. They are for the purpose of inspiring and encouraging people to begin their own spiritual journey of personal transformation.
In 1950, His devotees built a temple and residential quarters about a mile away from His birthplace in the village. He named this ashram 'Prashanti Nilayam' (Abode of Peace). Today, this ashram can accommodate and feed many thousands of devotees who come to see and hear Sathya Sai Baba. Under His care and guidance, Puttaparthi has evolved to have high quality schools, an accredited university, a spiritual museum, a well-equipped modern hospital, and a jet airport.
Sathya Sai Baba's followers regard Him as an incarnation of God in human form (Avatar). He is the ideal of goodness: One who manifests all human virtues in their purity and perfection; One who shows power, wisdom and knowledge beyond the comprehension of humans; and One in whom immense powers lie at His will.
You are welcome to ask questions about Him, read His books, and attend Center activities. A list of books and publications is included at the end of this booklet.
Sathya
Sai Baba has come to this world at this time to offer moral and spiritual
sustenance and to lead us from the darkness. His mission is best described
in His own words:
"I have come to light the lamp of love in your hearts, to see that it shines day by day with added luster. I have not come on any mission of publicity for any sect or creed or cause; nor have I come to collect followers for any doctrine. I have come to tell you of this universal unitary faith, this path of Love. Believe that all hearts are motivated by the One and Only God, that all names in all languages, and all forms man can conceive, denote the one and only God. Cultivate the attitude of oneness between people of all creeds, all countries, and all continents. This is the message of Love I bring."
"Let the different faiths exist and let the glory of God be sung in all languages and tunes. That should be the ideal. Respect the differences between the faiths and recognize them as valid as long as they do not extinguish the flames of unity. If each person lives the ideals propounded by the founders of their religion, unaffected by greed or hate, then the world will be a happy and peaceful habitation for mankind."
Sathya Sai Baba teaches that man's basic nature is divine and that the purpose of life is the realization of this divinity. This will occur, He says, by leading a moral life, by rendering selfless service to those in need, by engaging in devotional practices, and by developing love, respect, and compassion for all life. As one strives to transform the worldly life of self-centered desires and attachments into a higher spiritual life of selflessness and devotion, the foundation is built for receiving God's Grace. It is this Grace that will reveal our true nature to each of us.
He reminds us that mankind is unique among all of God's Creation; human beings are capable of recognizing that they emanate from God. We have the capacity to commune with God by turning inward. Ultimately, it is our destiny to merge with God. Sathya Sai Baba teaches that all religions are expressions of these same universal principles.
"All men are of one lineage,
of one divine origin.
Therefore, recognize the
divinity in each being and
banish all limiting thoughts
and projections."
"There is only one Caste,
the Caste of Humanity;
There is only one Religion,
the Religion of Love;
There is only one Language,
the Language of the Heart;
There is only One God and
He is Omnipresent."
Sathya Sai Baba does not recommend that we become ascetics and retreat from the world. Instead, He teaches us that the world is our school, that the five human values (Truth, Right Conduct, Peace, Love, and Nonviolence) are our curriculum, and that the realization of the unity of Godliness in the diversity of Creation is our ultimate lesson.
"Love in thought is Truth;
Love in action is Right
Conduct;
Love in understanding is
Peace;
Love in feeling is
Nonviolence."
Sathya Sai Baba urges all His devotees to comply with the "Nine-Point Code of Conduct" and to practice a "Ceiling on Desires" for their spiritual development, as described below:
The Nine-Point Code of Conduct
1.
Daily meditation and prayer.
2. Group devotional
singing or prayer with family members once a week.
3. Participation
in Sai Spiritual Education by children of the family.
4. Participation
in community service work and other programs of the organization.
5. Regular attendance
at the Center's devotional meetings.
6. Regular study
of Sathya Sai Baba literature.
7. The use of
soft, loving speech with everyone.
8. Not speaking
ill of others, especially in their absence.
9. Practicing
placing a ceiling on desires "consciously and continuously striving to
eliminate the tendency to waste time, money, food, and energy" and utilizing
the savings for service of mankind.
Sathya
Sai Baba teaches that one should not waste time, food, money, or energy.
A program called "Ceiling on Desires" has been created to encourage aspirants
to practice these principles.
"The object of the program is to prevent waste of money, time, food or other resources and to use all these for the welfare of the people. The money that is saved need not be kept for the Sathya Sai organizations. It may be used in the best way you choose for the benefit of others. Do not waste time. Time wasted is life wasted. Time is God. Sanctify all the time at your disposal by undertaking service (seva) activities in a pure and unselfish spirit."
"Have a sense of pride in your motherland. Just as your mother has given birth to you, so too the land has given birth to you. Whatever country you belong to, you should have a sense of patriotism. You should not indulge in criticizing other countries or people belonging to other nations. Having trust and faith in your own country, you won't try to put down any other country. Never bring grief or sorrow to your country. To have pride in one's own motherland is important."
"Never have hatred toward any religion. Honor and respect all religions equally. Even as you are a citizen of your motherland but respect all countries, also respect all religions equally."
"Develop a sense of the brotherhood of man. Look upon each person as your own brother. There is only one caste, the caste of humanity. All of us belong to the human race, so everyone is equal. Therefore, love each one equally."
"Keep your own house and its surroundings pure and clean. This hygiene will keep you healthy and benefit your worldly life."
"Be discriminating when dispensing charity. In the name of charity or philanthropy, we tend to do injustice to this country. Charity does not mean that the land should be full of beggars. We can provide some support and means for the beggars, but provide food, clothing, and other conveniences in such a way that you are not encouraging laziness and begging."
"Never give or take a bribe. Giving bribes, or accepting bribes, is contrary to the very name of the Sri Sathya Sai organizations. Bear this in mind continuously."
"We must seek ways to solve difficulties such as hatred, envy, and jealousy. To curb this sense of envy and jealousy, we must develop a broader outlook. Do not differentiate on the basis of race, caste, creed, or country. Follow your cultural and religious customs in your own home, but do not attempt to impose them on society. Rather than this, love each person as your own brother, not seeing him as belonging to another creed, religion, or country."
"Members of the Sri Sathya Sai Organizations should do things by themselves; they should not depend on others. You may be very wealthy and have servants and assistants to help in a few tasks, but your own work you must do yourself. If you wish to be of service to society, serve yourself first. One who will not serve society has no right to belong to a Sri Sathya Sai organization."
"Never ever go against the law of the land. Follow the letter of the law. The members of the Sri Sathya Sai organizations should follow the law in spirit also, and be models for the government."
"You must love God and avoid sin. Love God incessantly. As long as you keep committing sins, God will never be yours."
While Sathya Sai Baba teaches that we must find God within our own hearts, many feel drawn to Prashanthi Nilayam to see and hear Him and receive His blessings. He walks daily among the assembled people who come to see Him in an activity called darshan (sight of a holy person). During this time, He takes letters, gives advice, and grants personal interviews. He touches the hearts of all who come, some through personal interactions and others by the powerful impact of simply being in His presence. Often, people come to see Him with doubts and apprehensions and return home with love in their hearts, peace in their minds, and the capacity to live a more giving, spiritual life.
As people are inspired by His love, they seek to emulate the example He sets. In fact, He invites people to study and observe Him as He lives a life of selfless service for all.
"You can observe Me and My activities; note how I adhere to righteousness, moral order, truth, and universal compassion. That is what I desire you to learn from Me ... My Life is My Message."
"Education must impart elevating ideals and kindle the lamp of wisdom. Character is the most precious gift of education."
"Politics without principle, education without character, science without humanity, and commerce without morality are not only useless but positively dangerous."
The fundamental objective of the Organization as laid down by Sathya Sai Baba is to "Awaken in man the Divinity inherent in him" by propagating, through practice and examples, the basic principles of Love (Prema), Truth (Sathya), Right Action (Dharma), Peace (Shanti), and Nonviolence (Ahimsa).
The Sathya Sai Baba Organization consists of a worldwide network of Sathya Sai Baba Centers. They are found in over 145 countries worldwide. In the United States, there are more than 160 Centers, which are coordinated by the Sathya Sai Baba Council of America established in 1975. These Centers are administratively grouped under one of the ten regions of the country. Each region has its own officers and activities. The regional officers consult with national coordinators for the United States. Coordinators from fifteen international regions make up a Central Council, which is directed by Sathya Sai Baba. The headquarters is located in Prashanti Nilayam in Puttaparthi, India, where Sathya Sai Baba lives.
"The main goal of the Sai Organization is to enable members, workers, and officers to lead ideal, perfect, and happy lives ... Sai Organization should live in Love. Exchange hearts with Love, give Love and take Love, and flourish in Love. Both money and power have no place in our organization."
At the 6th World Conference of the Sathya Sai Organization, held at Prashanthi Nilayam during 18-21 November 1995, a decision was reached to replace the present emblem of the Organization with a new emblem depicting The Five Human Values: Truth, Right Conduct, Peace, Love and Nonviolence. The new organizational emblem is presented below. More discussion of these emblems can be found here.
The purpose of a Sathya Sai Baba Center is to foster and support the spiritual activities of its members. The Center is a focal point for individuals to learn and practice Sathya Sai Baba's teachings and message of Love and to lead disciplined, spiritual lives.
"The organizations named after Me are not to be used for publicizing My Name or for creating a new cult around my worship. They must try to spread interest in prayer, meditation and other spiritual practices which lead man Godward. They must demonstrate the joy that can be derived from singing and remembering the Lordís name, the peace that one can draw from good company. They must render services to the helpless, the sick, the distressed, the illiterate and the needy. The service must seek no reward."
Please wear clean and modest clothing that is comfortable and loose-fitting. Revealing clothes or shorts are not appropriate.
Generally, shoes are removed and left at the entrance to the Center. This is a common custom in many countries and also signifies a sign of respect for leaving the "dust of the world" behind. The removal of shoes upon entering the facility is optional in the U.S. Sathya Sai Baba Centers' functions.
Many devotees say "Sai Ram" to say hello and good-bye. This conveys the acknowledgment of the divinity in each other.
We ask that you speak softly or maintain silence while in the Center. This helps to maintain spiritual calmness and will not disturb others in prayer or meditation.
"Practice silence, for the voice of God can be heard in the region of the heart only when the tongue is still. Silence is the speech of the spiritual seeker."
"At Bhajans and at other meetings, men devotees should sit apart from women devotees. The rule should be applicable to all members - whether they are Indians or non-Indians, in India or elsewhere. It is part of the spiritual discipline that is necessary for devotees ... mixing freely and sitting together do not promote a peaceful atmosphere. In sitting separately, sensory thoughts do not arise so easily."
Sai Baba emphasizes the path of devotion (bhakti). The following quote by Sathya Sai Baba defines devotion and its importance in our lives.
"We can describe devotion as the promotion of a sacred mind in a selfless manner, in the thought of God. The path of devotion will take along your mind, body and action toward God. As the river flows into the ocean, the river of your life should flow into the ocean of God. Human nature should have this as the sacred objective. Truly, having attained human birth, if we are unable to take ourselves toward God, it is useless attaining this birth."
"Study Circle is not just reading books. It means taking a point and each person discussing what it means to them. Like a round-table conference... The study circle looks at the different facets ... but, as in a diamond, there is one facet that is flat, and from it all can be viewed. To discover the top facet is the task of the study circle.""The proper plan of study is reading, reflection and regular application in life."
"When you dwell on the names of the Lord, His Majesty, His Grace, His Omnipotence, His All Persuasiveness, get fixed in your consciousness; and your own capacities and capabilities get eclipsed in the Divine. So, humility develops and a spirit of surrender sprouts in the heart. This takes the devotees nearer to God and prepares him/her to merge in His Glory. The mind is gradually liberated from all distracting thoughts, desires and imagery that give free play to all the senses. All accumulated impurities that veil the bliss (ananda) within are removed, and the latent divinity manifests Itself."
Arati Prayer (Singing His Glory): At
the conclusion of the devotional songs, a song praising Sathya Sai Baba
is sung. In India, during this singing, a flame is lit in a small vessel
and is waved around Sathya Sai Baba's picture in circular movements. This
ritualistic waving of light is not practiced in the U.S. Sathya Sai Baba
Centers. The spiritual significance of the waving of the light is described
as follows. Light dispels darkness, and fire always surges upward, signifying
auspiciousness. Light is the illumination of divine Consciousness within.
When Arati is performed with camphor, there is no remainder. When the individual
is united with the Almighty, all impurities are burnt away and there is
no more individual identity (or remainder) left. The Arati prayer with
its singable translation is generally included in the song book.
Asathoma Prayer: This
is recited in unison at the end of meditation or prayers. This is an ancient
Vedic prayer seeking to be led to Truth, Light, and Immortality. Most Centers
recite both the Sanskrit and the English versions.Asatho Maa Sad Gamaya
Thamaso Maa Jyothir Gamaya
Mrithyur Maa Amritham
Gamaya
Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi
From untruth lead us toTruth,
From darkness lead us to
Light,
From death leadus to Immortality
Om, Peace, Peace, Peace.
Gayathri Mantra Prayer: The
Gayathri
Mantrais a universal prayer enshrined in the Vedas for the illumination
of the mind and dispelling of ignorance.
There are first a few moments of silence, which are followed by reciting the Gayathri at least three times in unison. The Gayathri may be considered as having three parts: praise, meditation, and prayer. First, the Divine is praised; then, meditating upon the Divine radiance in reverence, an appeal is made to the Divine to awaken and strengthen the intellect, which is the discriminating faculty of man. Sai Baba has said that the Gayathri reflects the essence of the Vedas, the most ancient scriptures on earth. The Gayathri is followed by chanting "Om, Shanti (Peace), Shanti, Shanti". This invocation of peace three times is for the body, mind, and soul. The Sanskrit mantra and English meaning are given below.
Om Bhur Bhuva Suvaha
Tat Savitur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi
Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat
Oh Mother! Who subsists in all the three kallas (time -- past, present, and future), in all three lokas (worlds - Heaven, Earth and lower or nether regions) and in all the three gunas (attributes sathva, rajas, and thamas -- universal qualities of harmony, agitation, and inertia), I pray to you to illumine my intellect and dispel my ignorance just as the splendorous sunlight dispels all darkness. I pray to you to make my intellect serene, bright and enlightened.
Om
(Aum)
Chant:
"Om"
is the primordial sound out of which all other sounds originate. It is
the all-pervading Divinity in the form of sound. Om is chanted, often three
times, at the beginning of devotional singing and at the beginning of study
circle or any spiritual program.
Sacred Ash Song (Vibhuti Song):
Sacred ash (vhibuti) is distributed at the end of the Arati as devotees
sing the vibhuti prayer. Hold out your right hand and receive the vibhuti
in it. You may place it on your forehead between the eyebrows and a small
portion on the tongue.
Sacred, Holy and Supreme is Baba's vibhuti;
Pouring forth in endless stream this play of vibhuti;
So auspicious is its might it grants liberation;
Baba's vibhuti its power
protects me.
Vibhuti is a reminder that ash is the end product of all matter. Vibhuti has also an aspect of immortality, which makes it a fit offering for worshipping God. Only the vibhuti remains unchanged, since it is the final result of the annihilation of the five elements of creation. It is symbolic of the ultimate reality that remains when our ego is burnt away by the fire of illumination.
"The vibhuti that you smear on your forehead is intended to convey the basic spiritual lesson that everything will be reduced to ashes, including the brow that wears it".
Universal Prayer (Sarvadharma): This
prayer is sung in unison in adoration of the divinities represented by
various religions. The prayer (Om Tat Sat Sri Narayana Tu...) is
lengthy and is included in your song book, along with an English translation.
Please ask your Center officer for a copy of this book. [You
can find this prayer and its meaning here; choose "Sarvadharma Prayer"
and hit the "Get Prayer" key.)
World Peace Prayer (Loka Samastha): This
prayer immediately follows the Asathoma prayer and is sung in unison three
times.
Loka Samastha Sukhino
Bhavantu
May all the beings in all the worlds be happy.
This peace prayer, which is closed with "Om, Shanti, Shanti, Shanti", generally marks the closing of the devotional service. At this time, some Centers may have announcements regarding Center programs, schedules and upcoming regional events.
Sathya Sai Baba teaches two forms of meditation: a light meditation (jyothi meditation) and a breath meditation (so-hum meditation).
In the light meditation, one focuses first on the flame of a candle and then takes that image inside and moves it to different parts of the body as a means of purification. [You can find Swami's words on the light meditation here.]
In the breath meditation, one gently focuses attention on one's breathing and repeats "Soooo" with the inhalation and "Hummm" with the exhalation.
If
you are not familiar with these forms of meditation, please approach the
devotion coordinator for additional guidance.
Sathya Sai Baba initiated the Spiritual Education Program (Sai Spiritual Education, formerly known as bal vikas) to facilitate the spiritual growth of children in the ages 6 through 16 who attend the Sathya Sai Baba Centers. This program is designed to teach the children five basic human values (Love, Truth, Peace, Right Conduct ,and Nonviolence), basic teachings of world's religions, and spiritual lessons based on Sathya Sai Baba's writings. Teachers receive training as set forth by Sathya Sai Baba.
"From the most impressionable years the children should be taught to cultivate love for all. Love leads to unity. Unity promotes purity. Purity leads to Divinity."
"To instill in the minds of the young the values of prayer, humility, and loving service to others, the homes where they have grown should be the first schools. The parents have to be imbued with faith in the basic truths of this Universal Religion."
"Children's minds are innocent and pure. Each child is like a white marble for the teacher and the parents to sculpt the image of God, a bud to be helped to blossom in all its Divine glory so that it becomes a worthy offering to God."
Sathya
Sai Baba strongly emphasizes selfless service to those in need as the highest
means for enhancing one's own spiritual growth and development. He teaches
that it is not enough to simply do good works ó but of equal importance
is one's attitude during the service activity. The service worker
must have an attitude of humility and appreciation for the opportunity
to do any service activity. The opportunity itself is a gift from God.
One should not dwell on the good that they are doing, or that activity
will strengthen one's ego rather than help to reduce it.
"Selfless service is the fragrant flower of altruistic love. It is not to be performed for the satisfaction of the person rendering the service or the person at whose bidding it is done. Man should regard selfless service as the purpose for which he was given life. This feeling should flow through his very nerves and bloodstream and permeate every cell of his body. Whatever the work we do, we should do it as an offering to God for His pleasures. We should take up service activities for the purification of our own hearts."
"When you offer a meal to a hungry child, or a blanket to a shivering brother on the pavement, you are placing a gift of God into the hand of another gift of God."
"God serves; He allows you to claim that you have served! Without His will, no single blade of grass can quiver in the breeze. Fill every moment with gratitude to the Giver and the recipient of all gifts."
[Here is the Guide
to Service in American Sathya Sai Baba Centers.]
During the Sixth World Conference, Sathya Sai Baba laid emphasis on the formation of Youth Wings. This was the impetus for launching a formal Young Adults Program in all ten regions of the U.S., in 1996. Baba enunciates the challenges and the potential of this critical stage of youth in life:
"Youth is the stage in life when the slightest turn toward the wrong will spell disaster. Thoughts shape the career. You plan to earn much wealth because you imagine that rich people are very happy. The rich have plenty to eat, but they have no appetite. The rich wield power over others, but they are held down by disease. The rich can have many servants, but they cannot live in peace. So, plan to be rich in virtue, in devotion and dedication to good causes. Be rich in sovereign character. What exactly is character? Steady adherence to truth, renunciation, genuine love, selfless service ó these are the essential components of character."
"Youth should imbibe the right ideals and plunge into society with the thirst for service as a spiritual duty, and this will make their humanness worthwhile. They should cultivate basic human traits like humility, readiness to serve and commiseration at the suffering of others."
Workshops for Devotional Singing
Some Centers hold periodic workshops to provide coaching in devotional singing to the desiring members. The frequency and timing of these workshops are determined by each center to suit their needs. Please contact the devotion coordinator if you are interested.
Centers hold regular meetings (monthly, quarterly, etc.) to plan and discuss various center and Regional programs. Decisions are made by the members, but non-members may attend with the president's approval. Members are urged to actively participate in these meetings to make contributions toward the Center objectives.
Weekend retreat/ conferences are conducted by Sathya Sai Baba Centers, in each of the ten regions across the United States, and are announced in the Sathya Sai Newsletter, U.S.A. They are usually held over the Memorial Day or Labor Day weekends because of the national holidays at those times. They are open for participation to all. Members are urged to attend and lend a helping hand when possible. This is a good program to meet devotees from other centers, listen to national and international speakers elaborating on Sathya Sai Baba's teachings, and see videos on Sai Baba. Announcements of the annual conferences and details of registration and accommodations are made available at the Centers. While there is no conference fee to attend the meeting itself, some charges may be associated with facility use and for providing room and board.
Centers offer a selection of Sathya Sai books, audio tapes of Baba's discourses, devotional songs (bhajans), photographs etc. for sale. Some Centers may also have a lending library. A more extensive set of materials may also be obtained from the Sathya Sai Baba Book Center of America in Tustin, California, which is the official bookstore for the United States and is approved by the Sathya Sai Central Council of America.
Please
refer to the last section in this booklet for the address
of the Tustin bookstore, along with a list of national and international
periodicals, and some of the most well-known books and publications on
the life and teachings of Sathya Sai Baba.
Please attend the program in a Sathya Sai Baba Center a few times to observe and understand the activities. If these interest you in joining the Center as a member, please talk to one of the Center officers or members.
Membership Qualifications and Responsibilities
A member progresses along the spiritual path with faith in their relationship with Sathya Sai Baba, and practicing His teachings will lead to a deepening of spiritual experience. It signifies a willingness to dedicate oneself to a life of good thoughts, words, and deeds, toward the goals of recognizing the unity in creation and becoming established in one's true reality.
"The qualifications for membership are to be an eager aspirant for spiritual progress, to have full faith in the name that the organization bears... and recognition as a good person. That is all the qualification needed; nothing else counts."
A large selection of publications is available on the teachings and life of Sathya Sai Baba. Some of the most well-known writings are listed below along with the addresses of the sources.
A current catalog of available books, audio cassettes, and photographs can be obtained at no charge from:
Sathya Sai Book Center of America
[Here is an online catalogue for the Sathya Sai Book Center of America. Here is a list of several Sai bookstores throughout the world.]
This is a quarterly newsletter of the Sai Organization of the United States. It covers Sathya Sai Baba's teachings, articles and life applications. Order from:
Sathya
Sai Newsletter, U.S.A.
C/O Sathya Sai Book
Center of America
305 West First Street
Tustin, CA 92780, U.S.A.
Telephone: (714) 669-0522
FAX: (714) 669-9138
Sai World: A Newsletter for Children and Youth
This quarterly magazine is dedicated to bolster the learning of children from Sai Spiritual Education, through stories, articles and personal experiences. Order from:
Sathya
Sai Newsletter for Children
P.O. Box 7722, San Diego,
CA 92107
Sanathana Sarathi (Eternal Charioteer)
This monthly publication, from Prashanti Nilayam, is devoted to the moral and spiritual uplift of humanity. It contains Sathya Sai Baba's recent discourses, other inspirational articles and news about organizational activities throughout the world.
Subscriptions are on a year-only basis and can be obtained through an international bank draft, money order or a personal check in the amount of $8 (1998 subscription price). Mail the payment with a cover letter to:
The
Convenor
Sri Sathya Sai Books and
Publications Trust
Prashanti Nilayam P.O. Puttaparthi
Anantapur Dist., A. P. 515134,
INDIA
1. The Vahini Series (Written by Sathya Sai Baba; refer to the Tustin Book Center Catalog for a complete listing of this series.)
Summer Showers in Brindavan, 1972
Summer Showers in Brindavan, 1979
Summer Showers in Brindavan, 1990
Summer Showers in Brindavan, 1993