“Bhajan is the process of singing that originates in the heart, not from the lips or the tongue. It is the expression of the joyous thrill that wells up from the heart when the Glory of God is remembered. It is the spontaneous manifestation of inner ecstasy. No attention is paid to the blame or praise that others may give. It does not seek the admiration or the appreciation of the listeners.”
- Baba, Sri Sathya Sai Speaks – 1984
ZERO WASTE - 3 simple habits to cultivate in daily life
1. Carry reusable bags for groceries and produce
2. Carry to-go beverage mugs and water bottles, to avoid Styrofoam, plastic cups
3. Minimize the use of paper towels by using cloth napkins instead
4. More information click here
1. Participate in center (once a week)/GAB/Birthday service activities
2. 100% participation in weekly center activities
3. Service projects related to Mother Earth – Help Ever, Hurt Never. Some ideas provided here
1. Chant Gayatri Mantra for world peace (108x minimum per day) and when mind is distracted or goes negative, click here
2. Chant Swami’s 108 names every morning; click here
3. Chant ‘Samasta Loka Sukhinoh Bhavantu’ click here
4. Participate in center devotion service once a week and attend GAB and Birthday events
ILLUMINATION
1. Swami has advised us, “First Understanding, Then Adjustment”. Swami’s words are provided as Study circle materials to raise our awareness of the theme/sub-theme.
2. Swami’s words on the theme, “Help Ever, Hurt Never” - click here
3. Swami’s words on the sub-theme, “Thoughts, Words and Deeds” - click here
4. Listen to Swami’s discourse on Radio Sai or read Sai literature or attend study circle once a week
5. Maintain a spiritual diary and write once every day or every week to evaluate progress of sadhana
In addition, you may wish to study and practice the messages in the compilation, “Birth of Divine Love in Our Hearts Is His Birthday” . It is an apt gift as we celebrate His 92nd Birthday!
We pray to Swami that He guides each one of us on our spiritual journey so we achieve the goal He has wished for us.
We invoke Swami’s blessings as we collectively do the sadhana and immerse ourselves in HIS love and live his teachings and values.
