NewsLetter

General Announcements

  • A) SSSGC Region 3 Retreat May 24th-27th, 2024 Registration link:

    Sairam, We are very excited to announce that with Swami’s Divine Blessings the Retreat website and registration is now open! Please register asap so we can start to plan exciting programs and workshops!

    Registration link

    We are looking forward to seeing you all at the retreat.

    B) Regional retreat -2024 RSC Host Volunteer Form: We are looking for volunteers who can host devotees coming from various Sai centers in your home.  We are in need of 75 – 100 homes to host incoming devotees. Please use below form to share few details if you are willing to host:
    RSC Host volunteers (google.com)
     
    C) Swami’s Aradhana day Mahotsavam in Charlotte
     
    If you are interested in Sai Panchratna Kiriti’s offering , please contact devotional coordinator.
    D) Sadhana Initiative organized:

    Please note there is a Sadhana Initiative commemorating Bhagavan’s Centennial Celebrations.  More details are available in the regional announcements tab

    This week sadhana hours zoom session details:

    The next session of “Sadhana Hour” is scheduled for the coming Friday, April 12th 9 PM – 10 PM EST. Brother Ravi Mariwalla will lead the study circle session on the topic “Practice & Inspire”. PDF document is included below and everyone is requested to study the content prior to the session.

    SSSCLC STUDY CIRCLE GUIDE- Practise & Inspire

    Dates: April 12th and April 19th

    Time: 9 PM EST – 10PM EST

    Zoom Meeting link:
    https://bit.ly/SSSGCUSASadhanaHour

    E) Service activities :

    i) In-person breakfast service – Saturday April 20th at 4:30am
     
    Our monthly in-person breakfast service to Raleigh Men’s shelter is scheduled for Saturday April 20th at 4:30am. You can also signup for ingredients and drop off at 719 McRae Rd, Cary by Friday April 19th 7pm. Please use the signup sheet below to participate in this service.
     
     
    ii)Habitat for Humanity construction volunteer service
     
    Here are the construction support volunteer opportunity dates given to our Raleigh Sai Center
    • Saturday April 13th (8:15am to 3:30pm)
    • Saturday June 1st (8:15am to 3:30pm)
    Add your name to our internal signup sheet and register on-line on Habitat site at http://vhub.at/SpringOPP  and sign required waivers.
     

    F) Sunday, Apr 14th at HSNC:

    Room 7:  2:45 PM to 3:15 PM – Vedam Learning session for SSSE Students for Eday

    Rooms 3,4,5,6:

    • 3:15 PM – Setup  
    • 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Love All Serve All, Help Ever Hurt Never – By Dr. Ramki Nagaraj
    •  5:15 PM – 6:15 PM – Sai Sankeertan Bhajans, Arati and Closing Prayers

     

    G)  Please refer below link from last week’s Tribute to Prof. Anilkumar  

    2010 Regional retreat pictures

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Devotion

  • Sai Center Activities Schedule

    Sunday, Apr 14th at HSNC:

    Room 7:

    • 2:45 PM to 3:15 PM – Vedam Learning session for SSSE Students for Eday

    Rooms 3,4,5,6:

    • 3:15 PM  – Setup
    • 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Love All Serve All, Help Ever Hurt Never – By Dr. Ramki Nagaraj
    • 5:05 PM – 6:15 PM – Sai Sankeertan Bhajans, Arati and Closing Prayers
  • Study circle Summary : ‘Self-Sacrifice’ led by YAs

    In this YA-facilitated study-circle, we continued our conversation about the path towards self-realization guided by Swami. We began with reviewing the last two study-circles on self-confidence and self-satisfaction – the foundation and the walls for building a spiritual life. Swami says that it is absolutely necessary for every individual to search his conscience. He adds that one should essentially have faith in one’s own Atma to be self-confident. Only when one develops self-confidence will they be able to develop peace of mind and experience the satisfaction or Ananda of the Atma. But, can one live in a building with just foundation and walls and no roof? Swami says self-sacrifice is that roof and it cannot be laid without a wall and walls cannot be raised without a foundation. In the study-circle, we had a meaningful discussion about how love is our very nature and sacrifice is an expression of that love. Loving everyone will enable us to sacrifice without any expectation, and with the spirit of oneness and unity with all. In our next YA-facilitated study circle, we will continue our conversation about self-sacrifice and how it can lead to self-realization.

 
  • Bhajan of the week

    Deity: Sai
    Raag: Mishra Chandrakauns

    Taal: 8 Beat / Keherwa / Adi

    Lyrics:

    Deena Dukhiyon Ke Taarana Kaarana
    Tum Ho Eesa Masiha O Sai Baba [ Deena Dukhiyon … ]
    Dharma Uddharana Bhaktha Parayana
    Adi Narayana Sai
    Alakh Niranjan Bhava Bhaya Bhanjana
    Parthi Narayana Sai (2)
    Meaning:
    O Lord Sai Baba, You are the destroyer of the miseries and pain of the destitute, You are the Supreme Lord descended for the revival or upliftment of righteousness and for guiding the devotees. O Lord Sai, You are the imperceptible and faultless and are the destroyer of the fear of the cycle of birth and death. O Sai, resident of Parthi, You are verily Lord Narayana.

    Bhajan Link:

    https://youtu.be/4v_OJHDIvWo

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Service

  • RSC Service Activities
    NEW  ANNOUNCEMENT(S)! :
    * Habitat for Humanity construction volunteer service
    Here are the construction support volunteer opportunity dates given to our Raleigh Sai Center
    • Saturday April 13th (8:15am to 3:30pm)
    • Saturday June 1st (8:15am to 3:30pm)
    Add your name to our internal signup sheet and register on-line on Habitat site at http://vhub.at/SpringOPP  and sign required waivers.
    * In-person Breakfast service – Saturday April 20th at 4:30am
    Our monthly in-person breakfast service to Raleigh Men’s shelter is scheduled for Saturday April 20th at 4:30am. You can also signup for ingredients and drop off at 719 McRae Rd, Cary by Friday April 19th 7pm. Please use the signup sheet below to participate in this service.
    * In-person Dinner service – Saturday April 20th at 2:30pm
    Our monthly newly started in-person dinner service to Raleigh Men’s shelter is scheduled for Saturday April 20th at 2:30pm. Going forward, this will be scheduled on the same day as breakfast service as per the schedule given to us by Raleigh Men’s shelter. You can also signup for ingredients and drop off at 719 McRae Rd, Cary by Friday April 19th 7pm. Please use the signup sheet below to participate in the dinner service.
    * Sri Sathya Sai Prema Tharu (Tree planting)
    Raleigh Sai center is teaming up with Trees for the Triangle organization for our Sri Sathya Sai Prema Tharu project. Interested volunteers to participate in this service, please register for volunteer at https://treesforthetriangle.org/volunteer/ and Dave from Trees for the triangle will communicate on the dates of planting.
    To participate in active service projects, please see list below.
    Service name and Date/time Service Activity Details Locations & Sign up
    Sunday Food Service: Men’s shelter – Raleigh (Every alternate Sunday)   Preparing food at Volunteer homes and drop at common place. Volunteer will deliver at Raleigh Men’s shelter by 2pm 1420 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601Please click here to sign up for Sunday service.
    SAI Tutoring Program Volunteers provide weekly one to one tutoring via Zoom to an underserved elementary school student from the Durham Public School district. The focus is on ELA and math enrichment and also providing mentorship. NOTE: Please contact service@raleighsaicenter.org if you are interested in getting involved.
    Growing Sai’s Love – Garden project RSC’s pilot program Growing Sai’s Love to help our Sai Community members get more self-reliant by learning to grow their own fresh, healthy vegetables, fruits, flowers, in their backyard. Members can also use these for service and center activities. NOTE: Please contact service coordinator service@raleighsaicenter.org if you would like to participate in this service.
    Raleigh Men’s shelter Breakfast service Monthly Breakfast service on 3rd Saturday to support Raleigh Men’s Shelter. Please drop off items at 719 McRae Rd, Cary on 3rd Friday of the month by 7pm so volunteers can take supplies to the shelter on Saturday morning to cook and serve breakfast.
    Recycling project Recycling project that involves used batteries, medication(s), small electronics and bulbs.  NOTE: Please contact service coordinator service@raleighsaicenter.org if you would like to participate in this service.
    Pediatric Clinic Food Distribution Project This bi-weekly project involves distributing grocery bags to Lincoln Community Health Center Pediatric Clinic’s families in need. Any identified family visiting the pediatric clinic who is facing food insecurity will be given a grocery bag filled with dry/canned goods as well as a list of local food resources in the Durham area. Signup sheet has instructions and Grocery list
     Food drive for Inter-faith Food Shuttle, Durham by Group 3 SSSE Students every month  Group 3 SSSE students form leads in their communities and conduct food drive. Please contact Group 3 teachers for more information. Collected food will be delivered during first week of every month atInter-faith Food Shuttle

    2436 S. Miami Blvd, Suite 200-9

    Durham, NC
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SSSE

  • Pre-SSSE

    CLASS DATE: 02/18/2024 TEACHERS:    Lakshmi, Bhuvana, Radhika, Hima 
    SUMMARY:  Valentine’s Day ATTENDANCE: 
    Class was started with 3 Om and Gayathri.
    Next was ‘Swami in our heart’ by Lakshmi Aunty. We all closed our eyes and visited Swami in our hearts. They hugged Swami and invited him to join us for the Pre SSSE class.
    Next did the discussion on Valentine’s Day.
    We discussed what is Valentine’s Day?
    This is a day we show love to everyone. God is Love.
    Swami will be happy when love all.
    Swami says we should,
    Start the day is love
    Spend the day with love
    End the day with love
    How do we show love to everyone?
    How do we start the day with love?
    How do we fill the day with love?
    How do we end the day with love?
    Children came up with so many ways for it.
    – by being kind
    – by being nice
    – by helping each other
    – by sharing
    – by listening
    – by giving a hug
    – ⁠by cleaning up the toys after we play

    After this Bhuvana Aunty taught them the bhajan
    ‘Love is my form’
    Then for art and craft time Sreevidya Aunty came and taught the children to make a flower. Children also had fun drawing a heart and coloring it.
    It was time for a short snack break.
    Following this Lakshmi Aunty read the book ‘My best friend’
    Activity of the Week:
    Give mom and dad a big hug before going to bed.
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     CLASS  DATE: 3/3/2024

    		 TEACHER(S): Sunitha, Nitya, Aditi, Sharanya, Aruna 
     Topic:  Kindness  Attendance:  26/37
    Theme for the Year: Our Life, His MessageSub-theme for Quarter 2: Duty and ResponsibilityTopics for Quarter 2

    1. Duty – Be on Time, Do your bit for the family
    2. Be a responsible family member, do your part
    3. Personal responsibility- Cleanliness
    4. Do not pass your responsibility to someone else
    5. Do your duty without being told

    Topics for Quarter 3:

    1. Self-respect
    2. Kindness

    CLASS SUMMARY

    We talked about what is kindness and the 3 ways to practice kindness
    1.⁠ ⁠Thought – thinking kind thoughts(eg. Praying when an emergency vehicle passes by, etc)
    2.⁠ ⁠Word – speaking kind words
    3.⁠ ⁠Deed- practicing kind actions like helping around the house. Helping friends /teachers in school with their work.
    Please help them practice kindness
    We had a wonderful and interactive class and we read a book called “The invisible boy”. Please ask them about the book and what they learnt from it.

    Please find the link for the life application tracker. You can print it out and stick it to the notebook just like we did so they can track the life application they are practicing : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V8Q7VqVowh5_q-777B1JUkpatrFcAUUYc8MLy_QJM1w/edit?usp=drive_link

    Life application:
    The new life application activity/challenge for this month is to ‘Brush Teeth TWICE a Day’
    Children will put a tick mark in their tracker only when brushing twice, both morning and night. Just one-time brushing doesn’t count for the challenge! The Be On Time Challenge continues!!

    Easwaramma Day sign-up link:
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IbXRl4Kr2ka2VZJb3q9EBY5KrLfurx69KriT1bfrfwc/edit?usp=drivesdk

    Bhajans learned:

    1. Om Shivaya Om Shivaya

    https://saimelodies.org/Songs/Detail/311

    2. Jaya Hari Krishna Jaya Hari Krishna

    https://saimelodies.org/Songs/Detail/2684

    3. Ram Lakshman Janki

    https://saimelodies.org/Songs/Detail/209

    4. Hare rama Hare rama

    https://saimelodies.org/Songs/Detail/2607

    5.Love is the way

    https://saimelodies.org/Songs/Detail/2400

    6. Govinda Gopala Prabhu Giridhari dhari
    https://saimelodies.org/Songs/Detail/1630

    7. Lingashtakam – https://bhaktinidhi.com/en/lingashtakam-in-english/

    Archives:

    https://raleighsaicenter.org/sse-group1-archives/

    Calendar:


     
  • SSSE-Group3

    CLASS  DATE:    03/03/2024

    		 TEACHER(S): Nalini, Gangadher, Sravanti, Aneesha
    Topic: Life is a game Play it – Personality Development   Attendance: 20
    Sairam dear parents

    Please find the class notes, we had brother Ravi talk to students about Leadership skills with many real world examples
    – Who is a leader- lead by example
    – What is leadership- raising above self interest
    – Different types of leadership
    – Why few considered as leaders failed later- lack of ethics & morals
    – He took examples for Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Mother Theresa, Few contemporary Company CEO’s to discuss further about leading by Force vs leading by example
    – ⁠Qualities of good leader- proactive, inspire, self driven, good communication skills, responsible, trustworthy, confident
    – ⁠Swami (our Guide, Guru, God) leading by example with emphasis on self improvement
    – Who is True leader- one who aligns with the source within and operate from a place beyond self interest.

    Brother will share his own personal experiences with Swami, guidance & grace that he received from Swami, this Sunday on 3/10.
  • SSSE-Group4

     

    SaiRam All!  

    HAPPY NEW YEAR 2024!  May Swami continue shower his blessings upon you!

    For the January 7th class, we had 12 girls, and 6 boys attend.  Teachers for January 7th Class – Mouli Uncle Vini Aunty & Haritha Akka.

    The agenda and key topics/discussions/presentations in class are described below:

    • 3 OM’s, Swami Prayer
    • Each Group 4 sub-group (Devotion, Service, Enrichment) provided a quick update of activities.
    • Devotion Team (assist in Eshwaramma Day Planning and Committee Assignments – Total of 9)
    • Service Team (assist in planning and details to support Womens Shelter Dinner committed for Sunday January 28th evening
    • Enrichment Team is planning a Sports Day in April, details like date and which groups will be involved are in progress.
    • Next, the Group 4’s continued and completed the interactive workshop on Conflict Management, where teachers provided specific examples for students to select and then had them discuss, review and come up with resolutions in the class.
    • Student Led vs. Teacher Led Presentations:
      • Group 4 students are continuing to do peer presentations in front of their class on topics that they choose, and think is relevant in their lives. 
      • We have now had 5 Presentations conducted by Group 4 students –> Akshara (‘Actions Speak Louder than Words’), Vishu (‘Time Management’), Samhitha (‘Discipline’), Harshitha (‘Avoiding Comparison, – Learning to Appreciate Yourself’) and Ananya (‘Positive Attitude’).  Every class we will try to have 2 Group 4 presenters, present for 10 minutes followed by interactive Q&A.  Group 4 teachers have provided a presentation template for the students to follow.  All presentations must include specific quotes and lessons from SWAMI.
      • Each Presentation was videotaped and sent to each Group 4 student who presented for their personal review and to identify areas of improvement in public speaking. 
      • Presenter this week was Saanvi.  Throughout the SSSE year the following Group 4 students have presented – Akshara, Vishu, Saipreeti, Arnav, Samhitha, Harshitha, Hansika.  The rest of the students will be presenting throughout classes in 2024.
    • We started on a new interactive workshop on “Handling and Overcoming Rejection”.   We asked each student to provide an example of a Rejection they went through, how they handled at the time, and how they would handle differently at this time.  Group 4 peers were able to provide each other good feedback.   Many Swami quotes on the topic were reviewed as part of the workshop.
    • Updated Student Saadhanas and Challenges to overcome worksheet was re-sent to students incorporating the ability to add specific New Years Resolutions.

    Class ended with Om, 3 Shanthis & then Snacks.

    Jai Sai Ram!

     

    Note to Parents:

    Sairam Parents –

    In December, Students requests a ‘movie day’ to enhance team bonding. We will host at Raman Residence a Movie afternoon on Saturday January 20th.  We’ve asked students to vote on what movie they wish to watch. The movie day is in lieu of the January 21st class.  More details will follow next week, thanks.

    -Group 4 Teachers.

    Jai Sai Ram!
     

     

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Young Adults (YA) Updates

  • GAYATHRI BEADS BRACELET SERVICE

    SERVICE TO MAN IS SERVICE TO GOD

    Sairam,

    We will chant and energize beads using the power of Gayathri Mantra, make them into bracelets and offer it to people in need like hospital patients and people in senior care homes.

    Steps to follow:

    TAKE ONE BEAD IN YOUR HAND
    CHANT GAYATHRI MANTHRA 108 TIMES WHILE HOLDING THE BEAD
    AFTER CHANTING 108 TIMES, PRAY THIS BEAD HELP SOMEONE
    KEEP THIS ENERGIZED BEAD SAFELY IN A SEPARATE BAG FROM THE OTHER BEADS
    PRAY AND ENERGIZE AS MANY AS POSSIBLE
    ONCE READY, EMAIL  ya@raleighsaicenter.org  TO DELIVER AND RECEIVE MORE BEADS  
    BEADS WILL BE CONVERTED TO BRACELETS AND GIVEN TO HOSPITAL PATIENTS OR SENIOR CARE HOMES

 
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Seniors Corner

  • Seniors group :

    1. PRAYER BRACELET PROJECT FOR THE PATIENTS AT WAKEMED HOSPITAL:   This project was initiated by senior members of the Raleigh Sai Center, in collaboration with the Senior Club of Hindu Society of North Carolina (HSNC) and the members of Raleigh Sai Center. Bracelets are made with 18 crystal glass beads and filler beads for men and women. Members recite Gayatri Mantra or similar prayer based on their religious background 108 times with each glass bead. Bracelets are put in small cloth bags (stitched by the members) along with a printed message from the WakeMed Hospital. These bracelets are given to the interested patients by the hospital volunteers. Each month hospital volunteers are requesting 30-40 bracelets. Patients are very much appreciative of having the prayer bracelets during their convalescence. Photo of a bracelet offering can be seen below:
      https://drive.google.com/file/d/177CLfNxjNoLJKkdD8RW9q0EuVvV1985t/view?usp=share_link

     2. RSC  Seniors Group is planning to make the Vibuthi Packets for distribution during  Aradhana Day, Easwaramma Day, Guru Poornima and Swami’s birthday celebrations. Our Senior Group is doing this as a spiritual sadhana of writing “Aum Sri Sairam” on one side of the paper and then cut the paper into four parts, include vibuthi in the unwritten side and fold the paper to make vibuthi packets for distribution. 

    3. Some members of the Senior Group are meeting virtually on Thursday afternoons at 3:00 pm to discuss the application of Swami’s messages in their everyday lives. If you are interested in participating in the virtual meetings or to participate in seva activities with senior’s, please email:   seniors@raleighsaicenter.org
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Interest Groups Updates

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Regional Update

  • Sairam,  Please visit below link for announcements from our Zone.  A special birthday offering and details can be accessed at the below link:

    https://www.sssgc-zone1.org/post/sai-inspires-jan-01-2024

    Guru Purnima Sri Sathya Sai Medical Camp in July.

    One whose heart is filled with compassion,
    Whose words spell truth,
    And who works for the welfare for others
    Will never suffer from difficulties
    Or diseases even in the Kali Age. – Sri Sathya Sai Baba, February 6, 1993

    With Swami’s Grace, the annual Guru Purnima Sri Sathya Sai Medical Camp will be held from 18th of July to the 22nd of July, 2024 in Prasanthi Nilayam, N1 building. Health Care Professionals from around the world are invited to join together in unity with this unique opportunity to provide service on the holy grounds of Prasanthi Nilayam. Non-medical volunteers, especially young adults, are also needed and most welcome to join and serve in various capacities. Space is limited and registration needs to be done in advance with a deadline of May 20, 2024. Please refer the flyer for more details.

    Medical Professional Registration 2024: https://bit.ly/MedicalProfessionalRegistration2024
    Non-Medical Volunteer Registration 2024: https://bit.ly/NonMedicalVolunteerRegistration2024

    ——-
    Dr. Axay Shanti Kalathia
    SSSGC, Zone 1 Chair

    https://www.sssgc-zone1.org/
    https://www.srisathyasaiglobalcouncil.org/
    https://www.sssmediacentre.org/#/

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    Sadhana Hour Initiative

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    Sairam to All!

    Please see email below from the National Devotional Coordinator about the Sadhana Initiative commemorating Bhagavan’s Centennial Celebrations. This will be held on Fridays, starting March 1st.
    Please share with all devotees.

    Jai Sai Ram!

    Ravi Nakkina- Regional DC
    Region 3 Team.

    Sairam Dear All. I hope you and your families are doing well by Bhagawan’s immense Grace. As we joyously prepare for Swami’s centennial birthday celebrations, I am excited to share with you the details of our upcoming initiatives that aim to help with our Sadhana and enrich our spiritual journey.

    Sadhana Hour – Fridays, 9 PM to 10 PM EST: Starting March 1st, we will gather for “Sadhana Hour” on most Fridays on zoom.

    First Friday of Each Month – Bhajan best practices and Learning Sessions: Sessions on the first Friday of every month will delve into best practices on leading bhajans and workshops on learning to play common instruments used in bhajans such as taalam, kanjira, harmonium, and tabla. We kick off this series with Sai Shruthi and Rashmi guiding us through the basics of playing taalam on Friday, March 1st.

    Second Friday of Each Month – Study Circle Sessions: Eminent Sai devotees will moderate study circle sessions on the second Friday of each month. On the second Friday, March 8th, brother Ravi Mariwalla will lead a study circle on the topic “Practice & Inspire.” Please review the attached study guide beforehand for an enriching study circle session.

    Third Friday of Each Month – Rudram Learning Session – :

    Sairam All! ”Sadhana Hour” for this week is scheduled for the upcoming Friday. As it is the third Friday of the month, our focus will be on learning to chant Sri Rudram.

    Sadhana hours zoom session details:

    The next session of “Sadhana Hour” is scheduled for the coming Friday, April 12th 9 PM – 10 PM EST. Brother Ravi Mariwalla will lead the study circle session on the topic “Practice & Inspire”. PDF document is included below and everyone is requested to study the content prior to the session.

    SSSCLC STUDY CIRCLE GUIDE- Practise & Inspire

    Here is the zoom link – “Sadhana Hour” – Bhagawan’s Centennial Birthday Celebrations

    Dates: April 12th and April 19th

    Time: 9 PM EST – 10PM EST

    Zoom Meeting link:
    https://bit.ly/SSSGCUSASadhanaHour

    Rudram Learning session video recording: Learn to Chant Rudram by Dr Venkata Ramana | SSSGC USA (youtube.com)

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    SSSGC Region 3 Retreat May 24th-27th, 2024

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    Loving Sairams to all of you!

    We are very excited to announce that by the Grace of our Dear Bhagavan we have the absolute honor of hosting 2 guest speakers whose inspiring talks will help rejuvenate and recharge our connections with the Lord!
    Our esteemed speakers will be Shri S.S. Naganand from Parthi and Shri Shitu Chudasama from the UK. We will also have other well known speakers from the Region and India as well.
    Please see the attached flyer below.

    We invite all of you to come help to organize and participate in your annual Region 3 Retreat which will be held in Raleigh, NC during the Memorial Day weekend. Please reach out to your center president or group lead if you are interested in serving on a committee to help with logistics and planning for the retreat. Please share widely.

    We hope to see you all in Raleigh to come and collectively celebrate our Love for Swami!

    Jai Sai Ram!
    Region 3 team

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    SSSGC-USA Regional officers appointments

    Loving Sairams to all!

    Brother Ravi Nakkina will be working in collaboration with Sri Sathya Sai Media Centre and has been appointed Project Lead to liaise with them. He has been a wonderful member of the Region 3 team and has brought several fantastic speakers to the Region, arranged devotional opportunities for YAs and adults with SSSMC/ Radio Sai and continues to make significant contributions in Swami’s service.
    We thank Bro. Ravi profusely for all his wonderful service as Regional Devotional Coordinator. May Swami continue to bless him in his new role.

    We are very pleased to have been blessed with 2 officers to finally complete our team- Bro. Sai Prasath Dhinakaran who will take on the role of Region 3 Devotional Coordinator and  Rashmi Nakkina who will assume the role of Regional Young Adult Female Coordinator for the Region. Both the new officers will start immediately so they can bring forth new ideas to the Region 3 Retreat..

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Media Repository

  • The media repository for all past events is now available in our main page under this link. If you need the password, please email info@raleighsaicenter.org

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Sai Center Officers

  • Officer Role
    Name
    Email Address
    President
    Senthil Kumar
    president@raleighsaicenter.org
    Vice-President
    Gopal Somu
    vp@raleighsaicenter.org
    Education (SSSE) Co-ordinator
    Jagruti Mariwalla
    education@raleighsaicenter.org
    Devotional Co-ordinator
    Saideepa Subramanian
    devotion@raleighsaicenter.org
    Service Co-ordinator
    Param Dasana
    service@raleighsaicenter.org
    YA Co-ordinator(s)
    Sayee Shruti Manickam, Krishna Kumar Ramachandran
    ya@raleighsaicenter.org

    If you have any questions, please email the respective office bearer. Click here to access their phone numbers (password protected). 

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Thought for the Week

  • On the sacred occasion that is celebrated as Gudi Padwa, Ugadi or the New Year by many.

    what is Bhagawan’s guidance to all of us?

    Look within and experience God, who’s present in your heart. That’s real Ugadi. Realise that God is present everywhere. God is one, though people worship Him by many names. There can be many sweets like gulab jamun, mysore pak, and jilebi, but sugar in all is the same. There may be differences in names and forms of people, but Divinity immanent in all is the same. Truth is one, wise refer to it by various names (Ekam sat viprah bahuda vadanti). You see a picture of Krishna wearing a crown with a peacock feather or that of Siva with a third eye. These are mere pictures of God. God has no form. He is beyond all names and forms. Therefore, do not limit God to any name and form. Do not have the false notion that God is present only at this place or that place. Contemplate on God who is present in your heart, and earn His grace. Right from this sacred day of Ugadi, see God in everyone. Whomsoever you come across, offer your salutations to them, considering them as an embodiment of God. – Divine Discourse, Mar 16, 2010 – BABA

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