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CONTENT

• Sadhana Camps

• Study Circles

• Veda Recitation and Training Workshops

• Family Bhajans

• Festivals at Sri Sathya Sai International Centre

• Sadhana Camps, Nagar Sankirtans and Festivals across Delhi-NCR

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• Sri Sathya Sai Village Integrated Programme (SSSVIP)

• Disaster Management Initiative

• Medicare Unit

• Medical Activities in Districts

• Sai Protein – Special Initiative of Mahila volunteers of the Organisation

• Aaradhana Mahotsava

• Global Narayan Seva

• Prasanthi Seva (January, 2017)

• Swachhata Se Divyata Tak

• Other Seva Activities

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SPECIAL PROGRAMMES, CELEBRATIONS AND INITIATIVES Pg. 78

SRI SATHYA SAI VIDYA JYOTHI PROGRAMME Pg. 75

• Sri Sathya Sai Bal Vikas

• Life is a Game, Play it – a holistic Life Management Programme for college students

• Your Life is Your Message – a holistic Life Management Programme for workingprofessionals and corporate

• Life is a Challenge - Meet it – a workshop for Youth of Sri Sathya Sai Organisation

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It is through desireless actions that Emperor Janaka and several other Wise men attained perfection. Thou perforce must act, for through thy actions thou wouldst be enlightening the world.

Shrimad Bhagavad Gita – 3:20

You derive benefi t from this world and from the community and so some activity on your part is their due.

Sri Sathya Sai Baba

Under the Divine guidance of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Delhi-NCR strives towards realising the concept of Divinity.This truth is taken forward by the Organisationthrough its three main Wings – Spiritual,Educational and the Service. Baba says, “Love All, Serve All”. The underlying concept is “the person who serves is the person served”.Encompassing this Divine concept, the Service Wing of the Organisation coordinates internally and runs a very large number of volunteers who are affectionately called as Seva Dals and work with loving spirit radiating the Love of the Lord.

The Seva Dal members of the Service Winginvolve themselves in serving the needy byperforming acts of service in Jhuggi clusters or backward villages in Delhi-NCR region byorganising free medical camps, conducting free tutorial classes, performing Narayan Seva (feedingof the poor), self sustaining projects in adoptedvillages by imparting training in trade crafts, etc. Seva Dals also visit hospitals, old age and leprosy homes to perform Kar Seva. Seva Dal believes in “Help Ever, Hurt Never”.

The Service Wing identifi es the needy commu-nities of the society and conducts all impor-

tant medical tests at its medical camps often attended by esteemed senior doctors of the locality and in most cases takes up thetreatment of the villagers to a certain possibleextent or guides them accordingly. Of late, a new dimension to the Service Wing has been added in the form of conducting disaster management/awareness training sessions not only to its own members but also to school children andvillagers. The activity chiefly includes training on rescue acts to save victims in case of naturalcalamities.

In a nutshell, the motto of the service wing remains – `Service rendered to humans is Service rendered to God`.

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SERVICE ACTIVITIES TOTAL NUMBER TOTAL NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES

685Visit To: Current Period (December 2016)

Leprosy village

Correctional homes

Orphanages

Hospital

Disabled / old age homes

Camps

Current Period (December 2016)

Detailed Service Activity in Delhi-NCR

Narayan Seva

Veterinary camps

Medical awareness camps

Eye camps

Blood grouping camps

Service camps

Vocational tr. Centers

Free coaching centers

Medical centers

Sanitation (public urinals)

Dental treatment camps

Global narayan seva (Dec. 25, 2016) 40 Places in Delhi-NCR 35000 (East-5840, West-4450, North-2700, Central-4615, South-East-5150, South-West-3750, Faridabad-5850, Gurugram-575, GBN (Gautam Buddha Na-gar)-1800, GZB-260)

1

1

6

11

63

3

423

0

61

17

2

7

5

3

55

4

0

25

20

523

2566

9748

537

93650

0

5930

2131 + 33 cataract operations

144

565

245

83

14355

260

0

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Statistical Data

No. of Slums / Villages Adopted under the SSSVIP

No. of SSSVIP Benefi ciaries

No. of Sevadals

No. of Security Service Trained Sevadals(P.S. Members)

No. of Registered Youth

Gents

Mahilas

35

12575

833

881

Total 1,714

Current Period (Dec 2016)

24 (those gone irregular are being activated)

Gents

Mahilas

213

192

Total 405

(A) Sri Sathya Sai Village Integrated Programme (SSSVIP)

The Sri Sathya Sai Village Integrated Programme is a set of holistic service activities for theupliftment of villages in the Delhi-NCR region. It is a rare opportunity to serve the poor through a systematic and integrated approach in the areas of Medicare, Sociocare, Educare, Agricare, Individual Care, Employment Care and Spiritual Care. Since 2011, 35 villages have been chosen in the Delhi-NCR region where about 14000 families have been adopted to guide through an overall holistic development in their life style and employment plans. Seva Dal members regularly demonstrate and perform cleaning drive (Safai Abhiyaan) in line with the Prime Minister’s “Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan”. The villagers are very strongly taught to live in cleaner and hygienic ambience. (Please see more on Swachhta Abhiyan at page 27 of this Report)

Apart from regular Seva, second Sunday of every month is allotted to all the constituentDistricts of Delhi-NCR to undertake Seva work in SSSVIP adopted villages. The Seva Dal organises medical camps according to the need of the villagers, like Anaemia Screening, Eye Check-up, Health and Nutrition Counselling, etc. Seva Dal also undertake plantation, clothes distribution, blanket distribution, Narayan Seva, conducting of Bal Vikas classes and imparting vocational training, like cutting and tailoring, art and craft, computer training etc. They also give career counselling to village youth. District Presidents along with District SSSVIP Coordinators accompany and guide the Seva Dal on various occasions.

“I wish that the entire country of Bharat becomes clean and beautiful and its entire people live in peace and bliss. Swami’s happiness lies in the happiness of all. So, whatever work you undertake you should do it for the peace and happiness of all.”

-- Sri Sathya Sai Baba

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Workshops on Disaster Management (DM) were conducted by Delhi-N.C.R unit of theOrganisation throughout the year 2016-2017.The primary objective was defi ned as themanagement of resources and responsibilitiesfor dealing with all the humanitarian aspectsof emergencies, preparedness, response andrecovery in order to lessen the impact of disasters.The workshops were conducted in all the tenDistricts of Delhi-NCR with active participation of 298 Gents and 159 Mahilas attending theworkshop, with DM team as the training faculty.

Sessions were conducted on earthquake, flood, tsunami and fi re, wherein their rescue operations were also discussed. The session on Knots was very interesting and practiced. The content for the Mahila programme was the same as that for the Gents except for the practical water rescue demos.Instead, the Mahila Team had an audio- visual session on water rescue and also spent additionaltime on fi rst aid, nutrition, health and hygiene and sanitation. The high level of enthusiasm andeagerness to learn and lead, seen in the sisters, gave the team tremendous hope for using DM as a platform for expansion in all areas.

(B) Disaster Management Initiative (DM)

Disaster Management Workshop in East District and South-East District

Disaster Management Workshop in Faridabad District

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Disaster Management Workshop in North District

Disaster Management Workshop in Central District

Disaster Management Workshop in Ghaziabad District and Gautam Buddh Nagar District

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Disaster Management Workshop in Gurugram District

Disaster Management Workshop in West District

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Medical unit of Sri Sathya Sai Organisation, Delhi-NCR has a team of around 50 Doctors, including Different Specialists - Cardiologists, Physicians, Paediatricians, ENT Specialists, Eye Specialists, Gynecologists, Dermatologists, General Physi-cians, Dental Surgeons, Ayurvedic Physicians and Homeopathic Physicians and Paramedical staff.

Different doctors and specialists are helping in medical activities being organised by District Presidents and also Speciality Camps. Four Doctors went to Super Speciality Hospital at Prasanthi Nilayam for Cardiology Screening, in the month of May 2016. Two doctors accompaniedthe Seva Dal Team of Delhi-NCR for Prasanthi Seva in January 2016.

This year, One Mega Multi Speciality Camp was organised at Sathya Sai Medicare Centre, Chander Nagar, Ghaziabad on 27th November, 2016. About 350 patients were examined in the camp wherein 80 free ECGs and 200 free blood sugar tests were done. Free medicines were also given to all the patients in the camp.

Shri Jatinder Cheema, State President, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Delhi-NCR held a meetingwith the team of doctors at the Sri Sathya Sai International Centre on 5th February, 2017. 30 doctors attended the meeting. The State President nominated District Medical Coordi-nators for all the constituent ten Districts of Delhi-NCR. After discussions, it was decided to help the patients suffering from heart diseases which can be benefi ted by way of operations.

Doctors from Sri Sathya Sai Heart Hospital at Rajkot, Gujarat willingly accepted the proposal. In the next meeting on 19th February, 2017, with the consent of Doctors of Rajkot, it was decidedto organise a Cardiology Screening Camp at Sri Sathya Sai International Centre, Lodhi Road on 30th April, 2017. All the District Presidents of the SSSSO, Delhi-NCR and newly nominatedDistrict Medical Coordinators (All doctors) were instructed to hold pre-screening camps in their respective Districts to enrol patients for the camp fi xed for 30th April, 2017.

(C) Medicare Unit, Delhi-NCR – Mobile Medical Units

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A new project of “Mother and Child” has been started in the East District at Anand Vihar JJ Colony. This project was inaugurated on the 22nd March 2017. A special Medical Van from Sri Sathya Sai International Centre had come, which was fully equipped with medical facilities. Three Doctors (Child Specialist, Gynaecologist, General Physician) and eight Sai volunteers participated in the programme. The response of the first programme was very good. Around 117 people were given free medical treatment. Two camps in a month have been planned now with free distribution of medicines to the needy people.

(D) Medical Activities in the Districts

Coinciding with Bhagawan’s 91st Birthday celebrations, the East District organised a Mega Medical Camp at Dr. Singhal’s Sri Sathya Sai Medical Centre, Chander Nagar on 27th November,2016. The highlight of the camp was that this had been organised regularly for the last 25 years at the same venue, to promote the cause of offering free medical advice to the needy. The Camp began in the morning with Bhajans

offered by the devotees. 450 patients took the benefit of free services of Specialists and Technicians from different fields of medicine. The Specialists were from the streams of Cardiology, Skin, Dentistry, Dietician, Ophthalmology, Homeopathy, ENT, General and Ayurvedic.

ECG, Ultrasound, Eye Check Up, Blood Sugar tests were done absolutely free of cost to the patients.

East DistrictMega Medical Camp

Mother and Child Project

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This was conducted at Gurudayal Colony on 18th December, 2016. Total 300 patients attended the camp whereas 245 among them were anaemic. For one month to three months old babies were given a dosage of Noworm - Albendazllole tab.

East district is holding Medical Camps at three places every week. These camps are held at the following locations:

On a weekly basis, around 400 patients are getting benefi tted in the above Centres.

Regular Medical Services

Ghazipur

Mandawali

Allopathic

Homeopathic

Treatment TimeVillage Day

Sunday

Sunday

10 am - 12 noon

Dilshad Garden Homeopathic Monday 10 am - 12 noon

10 am - 12 noon

Anaemia Camp

Eye CampThis was conducted at Gurudayal Colony in collaboration with Venu Eye Foundation on 10th September, 2016. Total 186 patients attended the camp. 125 spectacles were distributed to the needy patients in addition to three cataract operations arranged at Venu Eye Foundation

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On 26th March, 2016, West District conducted prescreening of heart patients for managing free heart operations and valve replacements at Sri Sathya Sai Heart Hospital, Rajkot, Gujarat. Three

doctors screened the patients. Five patients were selected for operation out of 74 patients who at-tended the screening camp.

A free Eye Check-up Camp was held at Burari village.

Special Mobile Medical Camp was organised for Mahilas at Metro Vihar (adopted under Sri Sathya Sai Village Integrated Programme).

Prescreening of Heart Diseases Diagnostic Camp

Eye Check-up Camp at Burari

Ladies Medical Camp

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A Medical Camp was held at SSSVIP adopted village Sultan Puri on 20th March, 2017 to screen the patients for potential Heart Surgery at Sathya Sai Super Specialty Hospital, Rajkot.

Medical Camp for Screening of Heart Pati ents

South-East District conducted a series of Eye Camps in four Samithis. The Eye Camps were organ-ised with the support of Venu Eye Institute & Research Centre to ensure quality eye care services to reach the poor and the needy in the slum areas.

The following services were provided free of cost to all the benefi ciaries:

1) Initial Screening of Eye Problems

2) Distribution of Eye drops medicines

3) Distribution of Spectacles

4) Free Cataract operations

5) Proper counselling and awareness

Given below is the summary of Eye Camps in the South East District:

Specialised Eye Check-up Camp

South East District

SamithiTotal Patients

ExaminedCamp Date Area Spectacles Distribution-Patients Examined

Cataract Operations

20 Feb 2016

02 April 2016

21 May 2016

23 July 2016

SE-3

SE-1

SE-4

SE-5

264

300

232

222

1018

148

171

114

124

557

10

12

8

3

33

Indira Camp, Okhla

MCD School, Madan Pur Khadar

Arya Samaj Mandir, Srinivas Puri

Dukhbhanjan Gurudwara , Sadhna Enclave

Total

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Regular Medical Camps were held at the slum area under the Safdarjung Flyover. The children were given Sai Proteins. Further blood test was done in the medical van provided. The Medical Camp is very popular with the slum residents.

Devotees and volunteers helped all beneficiaries and shared Love and affection unconditionally

in each camp. All Eye camps were conducted on Saturdays.

Samithi -2 of South-West District dedicated a free Diabetic Screening Camp for the parents of students of Sarvodaya Co-educational School,

Buddh Vihar, Munirka. During the camp, a sewing machine was also donated to a needy poor lady for self employment.

Diabetic Screening Camp

Medical Camps

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A Heart Screening Camp was held on 26th March, 2017. Blood test and ECG were organised. Three patients were identifi ed as possible cases for

surgery for which the State level camp is sched-uled to be held at Sri Sathya Sai International Centre, Lodhi Road on 30th April, 2017

Heart Screening Camp

1. A medical camp was also organised by FBD-1 Samithi at Satpura Village (adopted village under SSSVI P) in Faridabad District on 14th May, 2016. 76 patients got medical check-upand availed the benefi t.

2. On 25th June, 2016, FBD-1 Samithi of Faridabad District organised regular medical camp,at Satpura Village (adopted under SSSVIP). 87 patients were examined and given medicines accordingly.

3. On 24th September, 2016, FBD-1 Samithi of Faridabad District organised Medical Camp in Satpura Village. 79 patients were examined and given medicines.

4. On 26th November, 2016, FBD- 1 Samithi of Faridabad District organised medical camp in Satpura Village (Adopted Village under SSSVIP). 101 patients were examined and given medicines accordingly.

5. On 11th March, 2017, Faridabad District held Medical Camp in Village Satpura. 70 patients were treated and given free medicines

Medical Camps at Village Satpura

Faridabad District.............................................................................................................................................................................................

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On 14th May, 2016 , FBD-4, Faridabad District, organised Mother and Child Care Medical Camp in Santosh Nagar (adopted village under SSSVIP), with the help of Mother and Child Medical Van of the Organisation. Total 62 patients took the benefit of the M & C Medical Camp.

On 12th June, 2016, FBD-4 Samithi of Faridabad District, organised a Mother and Child Care District Medical Camp in Shramik Vihar slum area. The Camp started with half an hour Sai Bhajans. Doctors examined and gave medicines to 121 patients. It was the first Medical Camp in this village. The response was very encouraging and

few youths and their parents were so impressed that they actively cooperated in the camp. They also assured to participate in all Sai Organisation activities. Later, few youths of Shramik Vihar also attended the Prasanthi Seva (January, 2017).

Medical Camp at Santosh Nagar (SSSVIP)

Mother and Child Care Camp

Gurugram District holds two Medical Camps in a month, i.e., on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of every month. Total 24camps were conducted in the Financial year 2016-17. In these 24 camps, 2450 patients were examined and most of them were given free allopathic medicines whereas others were given free prescription slips.

Medical Camps

Gurugram District.............................................................................................................................................................................................

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Those patients who require specialised consultations from specialist doctors / scanning / surgery etc. are also taken up by our Gurugram team. During the fi nancial year 2016-17, 95 patients were taken up for surgeries and specialised treatment in the hospitals.

Surgeries

Gurugram District also manages an Eye Check-Up Van from Ahooja Eye Clinic. The District held 22 Eye Camps. 518 patients were examined. 118 patients were advised spectacles and given prescrip-tions.

Eye Camps

Gurugram District also runs a Homeopathic Clinic at Shiv Mandir, DLF Phase 5 for two hours on every Saturday. Total 700 patients were given free homeopathic medicines during the year 2016-17.

Homeopathic Clinic

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Four regular Medical Camps and an Eye Check-Up Camp were organised by the Sahibabad andIndirapuram Samithis of the District. About 250 needy patients were examined and advised

medical treatment accordingly. Medicines were also provided free of cost. Two doctors attended the patients in these camps. The camps evoked good response in the area.

Regular Medical Camps and Eye Camp

Free heart diseases screening camp was organised in the District to list heart patients. Thirty patients were examined out of whom only nine were found fi t for expert examination by

senior medicos to recommend heart operations or otherwise in the scheduled medical camp at the Sri Sathya Sai International Centre, Lodhi road, on April 30, 2017.

Ghaziabad District.............................................................................................................................................................................................

Gautam Buddha Nagar District.............................................................................................................................................................................................

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(E) Sai Protein – Special Initiative of Mahila Volunteers of the Organisation

In India, 44% of children under the age of 5 are underweight. 72% of infants and 52% of marriedwomen suffer from anaemia. Research has conclusively shown that malnutrition duringpregnancy causes the child to have increased risk of future diseases, physical retardation, and reduced cognitive abilities.

Understanding the graveness of the problem, many devotees in the Delhi- NCR region had been making soulful efforts in producing Sai Protein - a diet enhancement supplement to help the poor who have limited access to food and nutrition and especially sources of pro-tein in their daily diet. Till the year 2013, Sai Protein produc-tion was being done in various districts primarily by Mahilas in their homes, as per guidance and directions received from their respective Coordinators.

Considering the need of the hour, Shri. Jatinder Cheema, State President, Delhi- NCR, constituted a Central Team of Sai Volunteers to take up Sai Protein production at a centrallevel. This move was taken mainly to bring in standardi-sation and monitoring of overall production and consumption of Sai Protein in Delhi and NCRregions. As a very modestbeginning, three Districts took up distribution of Sai Protein through their Mobile Medical Vans and identifi ed schools

and orphanages in respectiveSSSVIP adopted villages. However, the production did not show any scalable jump indistribution and consumption and the production remained static around 130 kg to 140 kgs on a monthly basis.

In May, 2016, The Sai Protein production team saw a ray of hope. The team decided that before actually distributing Sai Protein amongst the poor through SSSVIP route or MedicalVan route, we as Sai Baba’ssoldiers, fi rst need to educate our ownselves of the benefi ts and usage of the Sai Protein Powder.Before venturing into feedingothers, the team membersthought and preferred to become fi rst users of SaiProtein in their own families before qualifying to take up the holy work of educating and distributing Sai Protein to the needy and undernourished.

Thereafter, the Mahilas ofDelhi-NCR region got togetherand decided to bring in two variants of Sai Protein productsin the form of Sai Protein Panjiriand Sai Protein Biscuits . Both the products were prepared with the help of Mahila Seva Dal. These efforts bore results and both the products wereimmensely liked by our Sai devotee families. The year 2016 will also remain etched in memories for another special reason, as the Mahilas of Delhi

got an opportunity of hosting two exhibitions to display Sai Protein variants at the holy land of Prasanthi Nilayam and also at the Sathya Sai International Centre, Lodhi Road, Delhi.

The production fi gures have now started showing an increasing trend averaging around 250-300 kgs. per month. With Baba’sblessings, the Mahilas of Delhi-NCR are all charged up to take this mission forward and pray to Sri Sathya Sai Baba to give strength and right understand-ing to the team in taking the Sai Protein supplement to the poorest of the poor who are the most deserving benefi ciaries of this divine prasadam.

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Production in Delhi April 2016 to March 2017

Month Biscuits (Kgs.)

Sai Protein Report 2016

Sai Protein Powder(Kgs.)

Panjiri(Kgs.)

Remarks

April

May - June

July

August

September - October

November

December

Feb

March

TOTAL

0

273

368

250

200

137

143.50

223

186

1780.50

0

0

97

174

40

55

51.50

57

40

514.50

0

0

97

71

40

55

54

54

39.50

410.50

Prasanthi Seva (January 2017) - No production done

Because of Mahila Convention atPrasanthi Nilayam, in September,2016 and October, 2016, only one order could be accommodated.

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The distribution of Sai Protein this year also has been through the following modes:

- SSSVIP - Sri Sathya Sai Village Integrated Programme.

- Mobile Medical Vans

- Identifi ed Schools – in the form of biscuits and panjiri

- Prasadam in Bhajans – as panjiri

- Personal usage by Sai Devotee families in their daily cooking.

The Delhi-NCR unit of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation observed Àaradhana Diwas` (Sunday, April 24, 2016) by arranging special Bhajan (5.30-7.00 p.m.) at the Bhajan Hall of Sri Sathya Sai International Centre, Lodhi Road and serving freshly cooked food by various constituent Samithis to about 36000 needy Narayans at 42 places amidst the scorching heat in the region. About 1100 Seva Dal fully dressed in white and wearing scarves participated in the service. Standard banners, various standees and Sai flags were displayed at the distributing points. Districtwise breakup of Narayans served include East (6,566), West (4,311), North (3500), Central (2,300), South-East (3,925), South-West (6,600), Faridabad (4,040), Gurugram (550), Ghaziabad (3,700) and Gautam Buddha Nagar (412). Prasadam including `poori`, `chhole`, rice, curry, potatoes, vegatables, and `halwa` wererelished by long queues of Narayans. Before serving the Narayans, the devotees sang SarvaDharma Bhajans in the make-shift shrines of Swami for about an hour at each venue and demonstrated discipline and decorum during the service. In addition, North District arranged an Eye Camp wherein 200 patients were examined, besides organising a Nagar Sankirtan (150) and a Havan. Ànnakalasham` was distributed to 40 families in the South-East District and stationery items to 165 students in Ghaziabad district.

Channels of Distributi on of Sai Protein through the Sai Protein Project

(F) Aaradhana Mahotsava

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The Delhi—NCR unit of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation observed `Global Narayan Seva` (December 25, 2016) by serving freshly cooked food to about 33000 needy Narayans at 39 places amidst foggy and chilly weather in the Region. Districtwise break up of Narayans served include East (5,850), West (4,450), North (2700), Central (4,600), South-East (5,150),

South-West (3,750), Faridabad (5,850) and Gurugram District (575). Ghaziabad District unit could not do seva in view of engagement in local functions pertaining to the address by Prof. Anil Kumar on the day. Before serving the Narayans, the devotees sang Sarva Dharma Bhajans for about an hour at each venue.

(G) Global Narayan Seva

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As per the pre-fi xed schedule, the devotees and Seva Dal members from Delhi-NCR availed the opportunity to offer Seva at the Lotus Feet of Sri Sathya Sai Baba at Prasanthi Nilayam from January 8 to 15, 2017. This year also, the Andhra Pradesh unit of the Organisation joined hands in extending support by providing Seva Dal for duties at some limited points. Total strength of Seva Dal was 1264. The main feature is that a large number of Seva Dal, particularly youth, from

Delhi-NCR was from SSSVIP villages and slum areas which is clear from fact that out of 1008 ID cards, 492 temporary ID cards (Gents-222, Mahilas-270) were prepared. All had a blissfultime at Prasanthi Nilayam offering Seva at Baba`s Divine Lotus Feet amidst the festival of `Makar Sankranti`, and the Annual Sports and Cultural Meet of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL).

(H) Prasanthi Seva (January, 2017)

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A Nagar Sankeertan was organised at Shreshta Vihar from 6 a.m to 7.30 a.m participated by about 100 devotees and other residents of the area. Bal Vikas Class on health and hygiene and medical examination of children and their

parents was organised at Ghazipur Village, adopted under SSSVIP. Children were taught how to maintain cleanliness of self as well as neighbourhood. Hygiene kits were also distributed amongst the children.

Regular Medical Camps and Eye Camp

In response to the countrywide `Swachh Bharat campaign of the Prime Minister and consequent instructions from the All India President, SSSSO, India, Shri Jatinder Cheema, State President of Delhi-NCR instructed the constituent District units to comply with the instruction by organising

cleanliness campaign specially in SSSVIP sponsored villages and other slum areas for the period from October 2 (Mahatama Gandhi`s Birthday) to October 20 (Avatar Declaration Day of Sri Sathya Sai Baba).

(I) Swachhata Se Divyata Tak (October 2-20, 2016)

A cleanliness drive was organised at Mandavali, a village adopted under SSSVIP. The Seva Dal workers visited areas surrounding the residen-tial quarters and found that public toilets were in

dilapidated condition. Besides cleaning these toilets, the locals were briefed about the hazards of unclean houses of the neighbourhood.

East District .............................................................................................................................................................................................

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A cleanliness meeting was organised by W-5 Samithi at Shri Guru Dayalu Gram, a village adopted under SSSVIP. It was attended by over 30 local Gents and Mahilas Seva Dal. Mass cleaning and insecticide spray was also done. Further at Keshopur Village, cleanliness awareness was explained to locals including children and adults from the slum area. Local Sarpanch and leading Seva Dal addressed the gathering.

The students of Universal Public School celebratedthe completion of `Swachhata Se Divyata Tak` Campaign at the school on October 20. Throughoutthe day, various outreach activities, session on personal hygiene, and the competitions wereundertaken. Students were also guided to help parents at home.

West District .............................................................................................................................................................................................

North District

Besides undertaking cleanliness programme at three schools and some other places in theDistrict, the District President felicitated Principals

of three MCD Schools and Swachh Karmacharis of the schools where cleanliness campaign was undertaken.

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The Seva Dal guided by the District President cleaned JJ Colony area under the Safadarjung Flyover. About 50 Sai devotees and others participated in the campaign from October 2 to October 20.

Central District .............................................................................................................................................................................................

Seva Dal cleaned Govt. College Campus at Kishangarh, Buddh Vihar and Begumpur. The Seva Dal of various Samithis participated and

locals of the area also joined in the cleaning drive. School children were also motivated to join the campaign.

South West District .............................................................................................................................................................................................

At Cheshire Old Age Home, students of Gargi College also joined the cleanliness campaign. Two dustbins have been provided at Cheshire Home. Similar cleanliness exercise was done at

Rajasthani Camp and Indira Camp, Okhla. Cleaning of local temple, ‘Baraat Ghar’ and some streets was also done.

South East District .............................................................................................................................................................................................

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The Seva Dal cleaned streets and surroundings of Village Silokhra on October 2.

Gurugram District .............................................................................................................................................................................................

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The District celebrated Navratri as ‘Swachhta se Divyata Tak’ in all the constituent Samithis by turn on daily basis. Specific emphasis was laid on cleanliness campaign in Green Field Colony to motivate the locals and urged them to form a Bhajan Mandali in the area. During this campaign,

Nagar Sankirtans, Bhajans (in houses of devotees and others) and Medical Camps were held. About 100 devotees and local residents participated in the campaign, which was appreciated by the locals.

Faridabad District .............................................................................................................................................................................................

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At Ghaziabad, in Balaji Vihar, the Seva Dal team took up the challenge of cleaning smelly garbage that included leftover food, which lined the street at the very entrance of the colony. Not only the street was largely cleaned of garbage but disin-fectant was also spread along the street as some

of this dirty garbage had been lying for several weeks. Seva Dal workers also spoke to the local children, young men and motivated the colony residents to keep their streets clean and periodi-cally organise volunteer cleaning groups.

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On October 8, cleanliness drive was carried out at Village Sadarpur and Gijhore area, Sector 53, Gautam Buddha Nagar. About 30 devotees participated in the campaign on October 2 and October 20.

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SERVICE WING


The SSSSO, Delhi-NCR performs various other kinds of service activities in the region, a glimpse of which is given below. These service activities are conducted regularly with full devotion and dedication.

The year 2017 started with yet another opportunity to do Parthi Seva. The Mahila wing decided to continue the Seva in Delhi-NCR region, by distributing winter wear clothing to the homeless and needy in the chilly winter weather of the Capital. Within a short span of seven days, the Gents Seva Dal along with the Mahila Seva Dal collected 3,270 winter wear clothing and

set out on the roads and slums across all the constituent ten Districts of Delhi-NCR region. The whole experience was extremely humbling as the entire Sai Family unitedly came forward and marched together in small groups in cars and two wheelers, braving the cold wave, from early mornings till late nights distributing blankets, jackets, sweaters, shawls, socks, etc. .

(J) Other Seva Activities

Winter Wear Distribution by State Mahila Wing

Winter Wear Distribution by State Mahila Wing On 24th December 2016, a State level programme was organised by the East district wherein 108 hand knitted baby sweaters, baby blankets and booties were distributed to the newly born babies and fruits for the mothers at Hegdewar Hospital, Shahdara and Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital, Kalyanpuri in East District. The uniqueness of

the sweaters was that these were knitted by the devotees and SSSVIP ladies of the District. The Coordinators of all the Districts from Delhi – NCR participated in the programme and were greatly appreciative of the efforts taken up by the ladies of the East District and mentioned that it would be replicated in other Districts as well.

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Distributi on of Woollen Clothes As a gesture, to protect the poor and the needy people from the cold winds and extremelysevere winter, the volunteers of the East District, distributed the woollen clothes at various Night Shelters in the East district on January 29, 2017.

The clothes were ironed, steamed and properlypacked and distributed. The people were thrilled to have them as a gift. The giver and thetaker – both were happy.

Plantati onOn 14th August, 2016, around 100 saplings were planted along the main road from Arjun Park to Gurudayal Gram. These 2 villages are adopted under the SSSVIP programme.

Anti -Malaria and Dengue DriveThe Seva Dal cleaned the drainages, remote neglected areas of two SSSVIP adopted villages and sprayed insecticides.

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SERVICE WING


AmritkalashAll six Samithis of West District distributed amritkalash (rice, wheat flour, dal, salt, sugar, oil, candles, match boxes and soap) on regular basis to the carefully selected needy families.

Youth Providing Succour to PublicDuring the demonetisation drive of the Govern-ment, the youth of the District provided refresh-ments to the public standing in queues outside

various bank and ATMs. They distributeed tea, biscuits and water to the people standing in long queues before banks.

North District

Jal Seva - Youth Initiative During the peak summer, the youth of the District provided fresh drinking water and ‘sharbat’ to passers-by on the roadside.

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Provision of Snacks and Fruit outside Government HospitalsAn unprecedented number of people of Delhisuffered from an outbreak of Chikungunya and Dengue. Youth of the District provided snacks

and fruits to people waiting outside the OPDs of various hospitals.

Distributi on of Anna Kalash

Distributi on of Woollen Clothes

On 20th October, 2016, the District distributed ‘Anna Kalash’ to the poor families in the slum area under the Safdarjung flyover. The attendees were explained the importance of the day that

on this very day in the year 1940, Sri Sathya Sai Baba had declared that He was the incarnation of Sai Baba of Shirdi.

Woollen clothes were distributed to the needy in January, 2017. The woollen clothes were collected and distributed by respective Samitis in the District.


SERVICE WING


English Learning Centre

Computer Training ClassesWith support and permission of the Princi-pal of Arya Samaj School, a small computer lab with five computers has been setup in the school premises. In day time, students of the school use the provided infrastructure and in the evening, Bal Vikas kids of Srinivaspuri Slum area are trained on Basic Computer usage, majorly focusing on Office Tools. About 25 children of age

group from 10-16 are attending these bi-weekly classes with hope of a better future. Continuous efforts are being made to organise these classes in a manner that maximum number of children can be trained properly on the latest computer tools. With this inspiration, Sai Youth are planning to start training on Multi Media Tools for these kids.

Every Wednesday and Sunday, Sai Youth are taking special classes to enable children of Srini-vaspuri Slum area on basic English language. Children from different age groups have joined these classes and are trying to learn this foreign

language. Timely support has also been extended to these kids during their school exams on different subjects.

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‘Deha Mata Seva’ ProjectA unique scheme ‘Deha Mata Seva’ has been launched on 20th June, 2016 for unemployed mothers of children of the Kishangarh Village, adopted under the SSSVIP. Under the scheme, some ladies have been selected for obtaining training in tailoring from recognised institutes.

Later, after completion of the training, they would be provided sewing machines and other related materials to enable them to be self employed. Two ladies including a widow have already availed this opportunity.

Easwaramma Mobile LibraryIn order to extend the teachings of Sri Sathya Sai Baba and to make reading of Sai literature a regular habit, SW-2 Samithi of the District launched an Easwaramma Mobile Library. It has circulated hard and soft copies of the catalogue. Each book has been given a code

number and any devotee who wished to obtain Sai literature for reading, has to just send the code number and the relevant book would be delivered on every Saturday after the Mandir Bhajans in RK Puram. 117 books in English were circulated and the Hindi edition is also in the pipeline to follow.

Distributi on of Woollen ClothesThe District distributed woollen clothes to the needy poor persons residing under foot bridg-es and various shelter homes on 29th January,

2017. Earlier, devotees were asked to pool good quality wearables lying spare with them at one place.

South West District

Woollen Clothes District Faridabad distributed 500 packets of woollen clothes to needy poor people at Kalimandir Bypass Road and Labour Chowk.

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SERVICE WING


Sai Water Cooler and Jal Seva

Bhajan and Seva in Old Age Home

On Nirjala Ekadashi (16th June, 2016) , one Sai Water Cooler was installed by FBD-1 Samithi in front of Hanuman Mandir situated on a busy road.

Glasses filled with chilled `rooh-afza` sharbat were also served to the passersby by FBD-3 Samithi on 17th June, 2016.

FBD-4 Samithi organised Bhajan and Narayan Seva in Guru Vishram Vridh Ashram (Old Age Home), Gautam Puri, Phase-1, (near NTPC Badarpur). Seva started with Sai Bhajan. 135 needy and helpless old persons enjoyed positive

spiritual atmosphere. They requested to organise Bhajans frequently in the àshram`. After Mangal Aarti, 140 adult diapers were given to them along with woollen and cotton clothes, fruits, biscuits etc.

Distribution of RationOn every 15th of the month, ration including 20 Kgs. flour, 5 Kgs. rice, 1 litre mustard oil, 1 Kg. sugar, 1/2 Kg. tea, 2 bath soap cakes, 2 Kgs. washing powder, 1 Kg salt, costing about Rs. 1000/- is being distributed to each underprivileged family selected by the District after extensive survey.

Clothes DistributionMahila Wing of the District collected good condition clothes and distributed them among the needy on roadsides and in SSSVIP adopted villages.


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Distributi on of Amritkalash

Regular Seva at a Blind School

Regular Narayan Seva

Devotees have been doing this Amritkalash Seva at Arya Samaj Mandir in Badshahpur village, near Vishal Megamart, Gurugram for the last

3 years. They are supporting 42 families, which include widows, orphan children and old ladiesabandoned by their families.

The devotees of the DLF Samithi have been paying regular visits to a school to look after visually handicapped in the age group of 16 to 25. They render help on a regular basis forproviding monthly rations and clothes. This year, on important events like Maha Samadhi Day and Baba’s Birth Anniversary, 40 quilts, 20 dresses, 50 sports shoes along with socks and mufflers were distributed. Medical check up was alsocarried out during the year.

The most important celebration of the year was conducting a marriage of a blind teacher, where major items of need like washing machine were provided besides expenses for the marriage.

The DLF Samithi conducts regular Narayan Seva at Sham Jha Colony to under privileged children.

SERVICE WING


Regular Visits to Old Age Home Devotees of the DLF Samithi pay regular visit to an Old Age Home in village Asola where they spend time with the inmates and take care of their loneliness problems, provide rations and other important items of their personal daily needs. Assistance is also provided for medical aid. They feel homely and comfortable during such visits and cook food together with them.

Vocational Training Silai CentresVocational Training Sewing Schools, located at Sikanderpur Village and DLF-2, Gurugram, for the benefit of underprivileged girls have been

functioning successfully and resulting in a long term advantage of providing their own sustained income.

Vocational Training for Computer Literacy and Spoken EnglishVocational training for underprivileged village children is being imparted, including class-es for Spoken English and Computer Literacy Programmes. Both girls and boys are being

imparted such training. This has been a very successful activity for the benefit of these stu-dents.

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Jal Seva

Distributi on of Woollen Clothes

The District organised ‘Jal Seva’ to the passersbyin the scorching heat of the Sun in the month of June.

Distribution of woollen clothes were undertaken by different Samithis during winters to the needy and poor people.

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SERVICE WING

Do your work without an eye on the reward; and never forget to lovingly dedicate it to Him.


II - Educational Wing

Àrjuna, when thou hast gained this Knowledge, ignorance will no longer delude thee. Through Knowledge, thou shalt see all beings in Creation in thine own self and then in Me`.


Ìnstead of constantly brooding over your ignorance, you contemplate on the sun of knowl-edge. Your ignorance automatically vanishes`.

Sri Sathya Sai Baba

The Educational Wing of the Organisation encompasses activities for seekers of all ages. The major activities are conducted under following heads:-

» Bal Vikas » Life is a Game, Play it: a College Initiative » Your Life is Your Message: Life Management Programme for Working Professionals

Number ason December 2015

Strength of Studentsas on December 2015)Educational Wing Activities

Bal Vikas Centres : (I) Urban & Semi Urbal/Clusters

Bal Vikas Centres : (II) Villages

138 (Urban :122 +Semi-Urban: 16)

242 (Boys : 108, Girls :134)

7,135(Boys :3,482, Girls :3,653)

8753(Boys :4,208, Girls :4,545)

25 studentsawarded Diploma on completion of

9 year BV Course

1376(Urban Boys : 324, Girls : 383

+ Semi- Urban Boys ; 294, Girls : 375)

Bal Vikas Centres : (III) Schools

Bal Vikas Centres : Total (I+II+III)

Bal Vikas Gurus:

Bal Vikas Group 3 Exam Passouts-Year 2016

5

16

159

202 (Gents :9, Ladies : 193)

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Bal Vikas is an important wing of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation worldwide, deeply committed to the sacred task of imparting human values to children of varying faiths, cultures and back-grounds from the age of fi ve to fi fteen years. This programme, inspired by Sri Sathya Sai Baba, was started in Delhi State in the year 1971. The initialclasses were held in small groups in homes with warmth and love which gradually attracted large number of children. Competitions, culturalprogrammes, spiritual outings, value basedactivities, community prayers and service to society are some of the activities that areconducted alongside regular Bal Vikas classes in Delhi-NCR. These activities encourage a sense of unity, awareness of social responsibility, self confi dence, courage of conviction, appreciation and awareness of one’s own tradition and cultureand most importantly, faith and trust in God.

The Districts of Delhi-NCR have a total of 159 Bal Vikas classes being conducted by over 200 trained Bal Vikas Gurus for an hour, once a week, in residential areas as well as in several schools. Such classes are also being held for underprivileged children in rural and slum areas. Apart from focusing on character development and human values, Bal Vikas Gurus also teach the basics of Spirituality and Indian culture, and the principles on which other faiths are based. Welcoming people of all faiths and cultures, the children are taught to respect all religions and understand the underlying unity rather thansuperfi cial diversity. Five Primordial Principlesviz. Truth, Righteousness, Peace, Love andNon-violence are being strictly adopted by both Bal Vikas Gurus as well as students.

(A) Bal Vikas

State level Group 2 Examinati on

State level Group 2 examination was held for Bal Vikas children on 10th April 2016. 98 Children were awarded the certifi cates for completion of Group 2 examination.

Aaaradhana Divas Children from all across the State participated in Narayan Seva and laksharchana organised on the occasion of Àaradhana Divas` on 24th April, 2016.

EDUCATIONAL WING


Easwaramma Day

Summer Camp

Bal Vikas students of Delhi NCR participated in Easwaramma Day celebrations organised at the State level at the Sai Centre. A Play titled “Swami Vivekananda, the Patriot Saint of India” was staged on this occasion. Bal Vikas children invoked the presence of our beloved Bhagawan with powerful Vedic chants before the

commencement of the play, which depicted the matchless spirit of devotion and patriotism. 14 children who completed the 9 Year Bal Vikas Course were awarded Diploma on this occasion. Shri M.K. Kaw, former Education Secretary, Government of India, was the Chief Guest on the occasion.

A 3-Day State level Summer Camp for Bal Vikas students was held at the Sri Sathya Sai International Centre from June 16 to June 18, 2016 in which 130 children from different Districts participated. A wide range of topics viz. `Sri Ram Stuti`, ` Practice of 5 D’s in daily life`, `Be A leader`, Èffective Communication Skills`, `Control of Mind`, Èxperiences with Bhagawan`,

Art & Craft, Ùnity of Faiths`, `Quiz Session`, `Value Games`, `Cooking Without Fire` etc. were discussed in the camp. With Baba’s grace, this camp was full of inspirational learning and wisdom for all the students, Gurus and parents who attended it.

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Talent SearchSri Sathya Sai Bal Vikas and Spiritual Wing held auditions for our Bal Vikas children to identify the talent and decide the future course of training. After screening at District level, 45 children

participated in the audition which was held at the Sri Sathya Sai International Centre on 18th June, 2016.

Guru Purnima Sadhana CampsOn this divine occasion, the Bal Vikas Gurus of Delhi NCR made a humble and loving offering at the Lotus feet of Bhagawan in the form of SadhanaCamps. It was a state level initiative conducted in all the Districts. The main objective of these camps was to inspire, interact and reinstate the importance of a Guru and encourage all to make Bal Vikas programme as an impactful activity.

Bal Vikas Alumni Meet

Mahila Conference at Prasanthi Nilayam

The Delhi State Bal Vikas Alumni Meet is scheduledevery year on the Friendship Day, a day toexpress our love and gratitude to our Beloved Lord (our Best Friend). It started with the lightingof the lamp by three senior and active Alumnis.

Two speakers shared their experiences as to how Bal Vikas influenced all aspects of their lives. A motivational talk and fun activities were also conducted.

25 Gurus from Delhi-NCR attended the All India Mahila Conference at Prasanthi Nilayam The Bal Vikas workshop was conducted by Ms Samhita Nehru .

EDUCATIONAL WING


Offering at Prasanthi NilayamWith the Blessings of our Beloved Bhagawan, students of SSSBV, Delhi- NCR offered the play ”Swami Vivekananda, the Patriot Saint of India” at the Divine Lotus Feet on the occasion of

SSSBV Alumni Meet held at Prasanthi Nilayam on 7th January 2017. The programme evoked encouraging response from the devotees present in the Sai Kulwant Hall at Prasanthi Nilayam.

State Level Gurus Meet

Self-Study Svadhyaya Course

A State level Gurus Meet was held on 11th February 2017, which was attended by 90 Gurus and some Group-3 children of Bal Vikas. The session focussed on life and teachings of Adi Guru Shankaracharya. The Guest speaker

of the day was Ms Nalini Taneja, an ex Bal Vikas student and an ardent devotee of Bhagawan, who shared her experiences with Sri Sathya Sai Baba.

In this course, every Guru was encouraged to devote 10 to 15 minutes to reading and later assimilating and putting into practice (Shravanam, Mananam, Nidhidhyasanam), a prescribed Sai Scripture, as part of their daily

Sadhana. The scriptures namely `Gita Vahini`, `Prashnottar Vahini`, Ùpanishad Vahini`, `Sathya Sai Vahini` and `Bhagvath Vahini` have been covered between April 2016 and March 2017.

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DISTRICT LEVEL ACTIVITIES

East District

Most of the Samithis in Delhi-NCR organised various competitions for the Bal Vikas children on the Divine occasions of Èaswaramma Day`, `Matri Puja`, and `Laksharchana`. Parenting Sessions were also organised by various Districts. Special functions were also held to observe `Maatri pooja` dur-ing` Navratra` celebrations.

Regular Bal Vikas Classes were conducted by Gurus at different places in East District. Gurus also held regular monthly camps involving the Bal Vikas children in various activities as under:

» Distribution of old clothes and books. » Organisation of tuition to the poor students

by older Bal Vikas students » Organisation of regular Narayan Seva by

ivolving District Bal Vikas Children once a month.

» Holding of `Hanuman Chalisa Parayanam` by Bal Vikas Children and parents once a month.

Apart from the above activities, to create aware-ness amongst the children, the Bal Vikas children and their parents were involved in distribution of biscuits and hot tea to the needy people, despite the cold weather on the eve of the Christmas Day,

West District

Bal Vikas children of Universal Public School organised a Human Value Week on the occasion of Bhagawan’s Birthday. They presented a cultural programme and fun activities.

Human Values Week

North District

Bal Vikas Classes and other related activities are being regularly conducted in SSSVIP areas of Sultanpuri, Mangolpuri, Sector 25 Rohini and Metro Vihar (Holambi Kalan).

Regular Bal Vikas Classes

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EDUCATIONAL WING


Drawing Competition at Sultanpuri and Rohini

Bal Vikas Sadhna Camp: `Swasth Raho, Vyasth Raho, Mast Raho`.

A drawing and painting competition for Bal Vikas children was held at Sultanpuri and Rohini.

Bal Vikas Sadhna Camp was inaugurated by the State President on 21st Aug 2016 in the District. The theme of the camp was ̀ Swasth Raho, Vyasth Raho, Mast Raho`. Bal Vikas Gurus of the District gave various insights into the theme by way of talks, quiz and games which saw enthusiastic participation from children and adults.

South East District

Bal Vikas children of South-East District also presented a beautiful function which included Veda chanting, Saraswati vandana and a musical offering of songs.

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South West District

Central District

Gurugram District

The children and BV Gurus of South-West District presented a cultural programme in an NDMC school. The programme consisted of shloka recitation, Ganesh Vandana, dance and a skit on ‘Swa-chhata Se Divyata Tak’.

Bal Vikas classes were started at Dasgarha slum area. Initially, the children of the area hesitated to attend these classes but later, on persuation, the numbers rose rapidly.

On every Friday, Bal Vikas classes are being held at Badshahpur Village adopted under theSri Sathya Sai Village Integrated Programme.

Cultural Programme (Bal Vikas)

Regular Bal Vikas

Regular Bal Vikas Classes

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EDUCATIONAL WING


Annual Sports Meet of Bal Vikas children of Gurugram District was held at Sri Sathya Sai Nilayam, Palam Vihar, on 12th March from 10 am to 1 pm. 110 children participated in the event from all the Bal Vikas Centres of Gurugram. March Past was taken out by 5 teams designated

as `Sathya`, `Dharma`, `Shanti`, `Prem` and `Àhinsa`. Kids participated in running events, lemon race, sack race, double legged race and reverse race. The Bal Vikas Gurus played musical chairs. The programme was also attended by State coordinators.

To celebrate ̀Guru Purnima`, a special motivational camp was organised for Gurus, devotees and parents of Bal Vikas children on 23rd July, 2016. Starting the programme with Sai Bhajans, Japas, and `Sai Darshan Movie`, various topics were highlighted including, `Luggage for journey

towards Lotus Feet`, ` B.V. Alumni`, `Difference between Education and Educare`, `Being a Guru`, `B.V. Alumni`, `Motivation`, and `Parents Expe-riences` etc. Everyone in the fully packed hall admired the programme. The camp ended with Aarti and prasadam

Annual Sports Meet

Motivational Camp (Bal Vikas)


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Gautam Buddha Nagar District celebrated Easwaramma Day in a unique manner where the Bal Vikas alumni were invited to organise the event for their young brothers and sisters. Senior devotees were invited to motivate the children.

Easwaramma Day

Gautam Buddha Nagar District

Sri Sathya Sai Baba, taught us to be aware of our own inherent fundamental fi ve human values of Truth, Righteousness, Love, Peace and Non-Vio-lence. There is Divinity and Goodness inherent in each and every one of us – we must be constant-ly aware of this, and also strive to live lives that are worthy of our true nature. To carry forward this inspiration, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisa-tion, Delhi-NCR has launched a course for young college students, titled ‘Life is a Game, Play it’.

In today’s times, when the youth are struggling to fi nd a direction for themselves, our programme –`Life is a Game- Play it`, has been designed to help the students lead a life of strong character. The objective of the programme is to help the young minds develop wholesome personalities

by focusing on practical life skills and attitudes that appeal to the youth of today’s age. The youth are encouraged to fi nd inspiration around them to be good, compassionate, patriotic, self-less and disciplined.

The ‘Life is a game, Play it’ programme has been designed by young members of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Delhi-NCR, as an exciting journey through audio-visuals, interactive games and discussions presented in a manner that en-gages the impatient young minds, using multi-media tools that they are used to. During 2016-17, the Organisation offered the programme to more than 500 students across 8 colleges in Delhi-NCR.

Objectives of ‘Life is a Game, Play it`

» To encourage holistic personality development » To Develop self-confi dence in young students » To Inspire through examples of great men and women » To establish in the young minds- human values and interdependence of all relationships » To train students on leadership, stress management and time management skills » To inspire to be good, compassionate, patriotic, selfless and disciplined » To enable students to have a smooth transition from adolescence to purposeful and joyous

life.

Till now, the programme has covered the following colleges and institutes around Delhi-NCR. It has received an overwhelming response from the participating students along with their teachers and parents

(B) Life is a Game, Play it: A College Initiative

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EDUCATIONAL WING


1. Vivekananda College, Delhi

2. Institute of Management & Technology, Faridabad

3. ITM University, Gurugram

4. Institute of Home Economics, New Delhi

5. Rajdhani College, Delhi

6. Jaipuria Institute of Management, Ghaziabad

7. Gargi College, New Delhi

8. Dayal Singh College, New Delhi

9. Delhi Institute of Hotel Management, New Delhi

10. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee College, New Delhi

11. International Maritime Institute, Greater Noida (GBN)

12. GTB Indraprastha University, Delhi

Delhi-NCR chapter of the Organisation held a Valedictory function (15th April 2017) for the college students at Sri Sathya Sai International Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. It was attended by Principals and faculty of many colleges. About 350 students of various colleges actively attended the function. Shri M. Rasgotra, Chairman, Sri Sathya Sai International Centre, was the Chief Guest in the function in the presence of Shri Jatinder Cheema, State President, SSSSO,

Delhi-NCR. The function started with the lighting of lamp by the Principals and Faculty Members from different colleges. To various queries in the function, the students were very responsive. Shri Rasgotra spoke at length on various aspects of living a value based life and its advantages. The students of all the colleges actively participated in group photographs with respective Principals, faculty and District Presidents of SSSSO. The function ended with refreshments.

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For the fi fth consecutive year, the Special 8-ModuleCourse designed for the College Students titled“Life is a Game – Play It” was organised atVivekananda College, Delhi. The objective of this programme was to prepare the students to face the challenges of tomorrow in their lives. The programme was well received by the students, Professors and the Principal of the Vivekananda

College. 86 students of the college completed this programme for the year 2016-17. For every module, the students decorated the auditorium with the relevant theme of the particular moduleand a skit was conducted by the students,relating to the theme.

As a part of the programme, the Vivekananda College students were taken to a “School for

Vivekananda College

Response to the ‘Life is a Game, Play it’ Programme

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EDUCATIONAL WING


The programme was conducted for the second time in the District at Trinity Institute of Professional Studies, Dwarka. This year, 80 students were awarded certificates. The programme was very well received by the students. Community Service at a shelter for disabled was a life changing experience for the students.

Special Children” at Karkardooma. It was an eye-opener for the college students as they had never mingled with special children before. The students were impressed with the natural talent of the special children – their art and craft, their way of communication and, above all, lovable smile for all. The special children offered a

dance performance which was mind-blowing because they were dancing to the music in a highly professional way. The college students took a pledge that they will visit this school on a regular basis and carry out other social activities as well. Juice and fruits were distributed by the Vivekananda College students to the children.

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The LIGP entered its second year at Institute of Home Economics with successful completion by 43 students. As part of the Module, the students were actively involved with the Sri Sathya Sai

Village Integrated Programme (SSSVIP), where they conducted interactive sessions with village children to apprise them of Human Values.

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The College Education Programme, ` Life is A Game Play It` (LIGP) continued for the third year at the Rajdhani College. Thirteen students were able to complete the programme successfully.

The highlight of the Programme was thecommunity service rendered by the students at an Old Age Home.

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South- East District has completed the LIGPprogramme for students of Gargi College for the fi fth year in a row. This year, 58 students were awarded the certifi cates. In their feedback, students highly appreciated the programme and revealed that it had made an impact on their lives for positive improvement, better understanding

with friends and relatives and to become better persons altogether. As a part of the communityservice, the students went to Delhi Cheshire Home, a place for special and under-privileged persons. It was an enlightening experience for all of them.

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The Gurugram District successfully conducted the programme in Northcap University.


The programme was successfully conducted at Jaipuria Institute of Management Studies, Gha-ziabad for the fourth consecutive year. The hostel residents of the institute after getting inspired by the programme have started teaching children of

construction workers living nearby. This Seva is being done by the students regularly throughout the year. 158 students were awarded certifi cates this year.


EDUCATIONAL WING


After successfully running the College pro-gramme on Human Values, the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Delhi- NCR launched a course for working professionals, titled ‘Your Life is Your Message’ in the year 2014.

The programme ‘Your Life is Your message’ was designed with the aim of taking Swami’s teach-ings to guide Corporate minds to nudge their hearts and minds, and take a peep within by de-veloping new attitudes and outlook, and bring back their connection with the ‘goodness’ within. The goodness which is inherent in every one of us, is the real source of inspiring energy, self-confidence, lasting peace and happiness.

The programme based its fundamentals on modern scientific, psychological searches and universal teachings through a highly interactive audio-visual journey – that sought to challenge the experienced but yet impatient corporate

minds to find out newer ways to handle their multi faceted roles as an individual, parent, child, corporate professional and citizen of India.

The LIGP Programme was held at Institute of Management and Technology, Faridabad for the fourth consecutive year. The modules are very well received as usual by the students. On 3rd April, 2017, students undertook Community Service Project at Sahyog School (for special

children). The programme started with Sai Bhajan in which all the students participated. The IMT students played with and taught painting, singing, etc., to the children of Sahog School. The programme concluded with Aarti and prasadam.

(C) Your Life is Your Message - Life Management Programme for Working Professionals


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A three hour session was held on July 16th 2016 at Gurugram for senior managers of the GMR group, one of the fastest growing infrastructureenterprise in India with a rich and diverse

experience spanning three decades. The session was very well conducted by the Core Team from SSSSO, Delhi-NCR.

The AGMs and above who attended were all praise for this session. Some of the mails received read as under:

`This mail is to convey my humble pranams and thanks to you all for your support.Sai’s message is conveyed very well through this programme`.

`Your presentation & communication techniques used were extremely powerful and good`.

`Keep up the good work. God bless you! Praying Swami to make us all be in HIS service always`.

GMR – DIAL – a programme for Senior Management

Feedback from GMR – DIAL

With Swami’s Divine Grace, we got an opportunity of conducing the following programmes under our corporate stream:

1. GMR – DIAL – a program for Senior Management

2. Two programmes for the Offi ce Bearers of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation

The feedback by all participants was very positive and highly encouraging, with request for arranging further such inspiring programmes at Samithi level offi ce holders too. The GMR group also showed keen interest in taking the programme further for other departmental heads.

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The “Your Life is Your Message” program was conducted at Sri Sathya Sai International Centre in two sessions on the 8th of May and the 29th of May for all the Office bearers of the SSSSO Delhi -NCR, including the District Presidents, State Co-ordinators, District Co-ordinators and Samiti Conveners. It was a unique programme that took some inspiration from Swami’s advices and His expectations from the members of the organi-sation, designed on the lines of the corporate training workshops delivered by the volunteers of the organisation at the leading companies in Delhi–NCR such as MARUTI, HDFC BANK, etc. It included an inspiring multimedia presentation along with various kinds of videos and interactive games and discussions.

It was an opportunity for everyone to get together at the feet of Swami to pause, refresh their resolve and rededicate themselves to their ‘purpose’. They had a chance to introspect upon and reconnect with Swami – their source of all motivation and His loving guidance. It stressed that all spiritual efforts must be focused upon the SELF- and not on improving others; it brought out the importance of self-confidence as stressed by Swami in this spiritual endevour, and how we can develop it. Expectations of Swami remained the central theme of the entire workshop. It inspiringly brought out how joyfully meaningful our lives become when we keep as the purpose of all our endeavours the sole objective of pleasing Swami!

Programme for the Office bearers of the SSSSO Delhi-NCR

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“Life is a Challenge - Meet it” - A half day workshopwas organised for the Youth of Sri SathyaSai Organisation, Delhi NCR on 21st August 2016 at Sri Sathya Sai International Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. The workshop wasattended by nearly 100 active youth members of the Organisation from all the 10 Districts. The workshop was designed to bring all at the Lotus Feet of our beloved Master and take a pause to

refresh our resolve and rededicate ourselves for the Divine Mission. The sessions were a mix ofpresentation, videos and discussions. The workshop provided a chance to introspect upon the motivations purpose and ways to carry out various activities of the Organisation more effectively and reconnect with Swami for Hisloving guidance always.

(D) Life is a Challenge - Meet it - A Half Day Workshop for Youth of Sri Sathya Sai Organisation

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``Still thy mind in Me; still thyself in Me; and without doubt, thou shalt be united with Me, Lord of Love, dwelling in thy heart``.


Single-minded devotion is the easiest path to salvation.

Sri Sathya Sai Baba

III - Spiritual Wing

Being an integral part of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, the primary objective of the Spiritual Wing is to facilitate devotees’ spiritual progress based on Swami’s teachings by conducting multiplespiritual activities in accordance with the Organisation’s guidelines. These activities richly complement the other wings, viz. Educational and Service Wings of the Organisation in spreadingSwami’s message to the broader community and in promoting individual progress in the Divine journey.

The major activities conducted by the Spiritual Wing are:

» Sarva Dharma Bhajans » Nagar Sankirtans » Study Circles » Meditation Sessions » Sadhana Camps » Veda Recitation and Training » Monthly Family Bhajans

Samithis as on December, 2016

Members as on December, 2016

Samithis

Bhajan Mandalis

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Number as on Dec 31, 2016

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Veda Recitation & Bhajan Training Classes

Youth Study Circles

Summer/Winter Course on Indian Culture & Spirituality

Festival Celebration of all Communitiesin Public Places

Awareness Programme Involving Local Schools/Colleges

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Mahilas

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8

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51

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18

19

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119

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155

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Mahilas

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1

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Sadhana Camps are an integral part of the activities of the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation (SSSSO). These provide a platform for interaction among the devotees – new and old and the members of the Organisation, where they learn from each other’s experiences and get engaged in collective sadhana. These camps also create an opportunity for the Organisation to explore ways and methods for wide-spreading of Divine Message of “Love All, Serve All” among the masses. One of the objectives of these camps is to motivate people to participate in the yearly ‘Seva’ at Prasanthi Nilayam (Puttaparthy),

Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Delhi-NCR renders ‘Seva’ at Prasanthi Nilayam twice a year, i.e., in January and March. Various Sadhana

Camps for devotees were organised in the Districts. The main objective of these camps is to orient the participants’ minds towards the concept of ‘Seva’, apprise them of various kinds of service activities, familiarise them about the rules and regulations to be followed and motivate them for a wholehearted participation. In these Sadhana Camps, senior devotees including State / District Coordinators and regular Seva Dal members interact with the gathering, share their valuable experiences and provide them useful guidance to boost their morale. Such camps were held in the East, West, South-East, South-West, North, Faridabad and Gurugram Districts in the months of October and November, 2016 and were addressed by the State Seva Dal Coordinators.

Study Circles promote the concept of EDUCARE through exchange of knowledge and experiences among attendees. While regular Study Circles were held at all Districts in Delhi-NCR, they are held once a month at the Sathya Sai International Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi on the fourth Sunday of every month under the programme, captioned ‘My Experiments with Truth’, a web

based Study Circle on a yahoo group. Study Circles on WhatsApp are also being carried out in almost every District of Delhi-NCR. Through this common platform, devotees share motivational messages, views and experiences daily. Group moderators are also very regular to take up matters pertaining to the chosen topic and post in the group to educate the devotees.

By the Divine grace, the activities of the Delhi NCR Veda Team have been steadily gaining momentum. The significant milestones achieved in the annual events include participation of 4 representatives from Delhi-NCR in Veda chanting at the World Youth Conference at Prasanthi Nilayam in July 2016. A team of 8 members from Delhi-NCR also participated in the inauguration of the Sri Sathya Sai Ghaat at Rishikesh, held in September 2016. Participants from Delhi NCR were blissfully immersed in Vedic Mantras for 3 full days. Each one of them felt rejuvenated by

the Energy and Vibrations exuded throughout the event. 6 of our members attended the First National Veda “Train the Trainer” programme organised from 19 to 20 November 2016 at Prasanthi Nilayam. Our trainers clearly under-stood the nuances required to impart Vedic knowledge to other aspirants. Ekadasa Rudrab-hishekam – during Maha Shivaratri celebra-tions at the Sai Centre was conducted as per the traditional rites and rituals. The 4 hour long abhishekam with the chanting of Rudram left all bathed in divine grace. Subsequently, chanting of

(A) Sadhana Camps

(B) Study Circles

(C) Veda Recitation and Training Workshops

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Pursuing the concept of `Nine Point Code of Conduct, as given by Sri Sathya Sai Baba,State Spiritual Coordinators in consultationwith the State President, SSSSO, Delhi-NCRhave introduced a new item captioned `FamilyBhajans` in the Annual Planner (2017).Devotees including all functionaries in constituent Districts of Delhi-NCR are required

to hold Sai Bhajans along with their familymembers at their respective residences on the last weekday of each month starting fromJanuary, 2017 onwards. Accordingly, the State Spiritual unit is regularly circulating in advance a series of `Bhajan Mala` audio alongwith Aartiin various WhatsApp Groups every month tofacilitate the devotees to follow up.

Festivals of major religions are being celebrated by the Delhi-NCR unit of the Organisation on aregular basis, wherein devotees gather at a common place, sing bhajans and organisecultural programmes and service activities.Apart from celebrating the festivals at Sri Sathya

Sai International Centre. Lodhi Road, Seva Dal members also visit orphanages, hospitals and Old Age Homes on the festival days and celebrate the festivals along with the inmates and patients.

(D) Family Bhajans

(E) Festivals at Sri Sathya Sai International Centre

Ekadasa Rudram is taking place on the 3rd Sun-day of every month at Sai International Centre. Swami says, `Be Fearless in Propagating Vedas`. As per guidelines received from the Central

Headquarters, Veda Poshana Workshops are being conducted in all the Districts of Delhi-NCR. Regular Veda Chanting Classes are also being conducted in all the Districts.

East District

North District

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Ram Navami was celebrated at Sri Sathya Sai International Centre, Lodhi Road, on Sunday, 17th April, 2016. In the evening, devotees

gathered in the Bhajan Hall and sang the Glory of the Lord Rama. The Bhajan Hall was beautifully decorated. It ended with Aarti and prasadam.

Buddha Purnima was celebrated at Sri Sathya Sai International Centre, Lodhi Road on Sunday, 22ndMay 2016. A Bhajan Sandhya programme was organised on the occasion, wherein famous singers from Kolkata, Shri Vijay Soni and Smt. Maaruti Mohataa, mesmerised the audience

with their singing. They sang some very popular compositions, which were thoroughly enjoyed by the audience. The visiting singers were honoured by Shri M. Rasgotra, Chairman, Sri Sathya Sai International Centre.

On 19th July, 2016, devotees gathered in the Bhajan Hall of Sri Sathya Sai International Centre to pay homage to their revered Sadguru Sri Sathya Sai Baba and sang Bhajans in His glory. The hall was fully packed with devotees

who felt surcharged with spiritual vibrations. The screen on the dais also ran simultaneously different videos on Baba including a chorus in His voice in the end. The function ended with Aarti and the distribution of prasadam.

Ram Navami

Buddha Purnima Celebrations

Guru Purnima

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To celebrate the advent of Lord Krishna, the shrine at the Bhajan Hall at Sri Sathya Sai International Centre was magnifi cently decoratedon 25th August, 2016. A large number of

devotees gathered in the evening and sangBhajans. The function ended with Aarti andprasadam.

Ganesh Chaturthi was celebrated on 4th September, 2016 with singing of Special Bhajans in the glory of Lord Ganesha at Sri Sathya Sai

International Centre, Lodhi Road. In the end, prasadam was distributed.

Janmashtami Celebrati ons

Ganesh Chaturthi

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A special session of Bhajans was held in the forenoon of 11th October, 2016 to celebrate the victory festival `Dussehra` at Sri Sathya Sai

International Centre, The atmosphere in the Bhajan Hall was full of vibrations. The session ended with Aarti and prasadam.

Christmas was celebrated at Sri Sathya Sai International Centre on December 18, 2016, with a talk by Prof. Anil Kumar Kamaraju, who had come to Delhi-NCR for delivering various talks from December 18 to 25. He narrated many of

his beautiful and emotional experiences with Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Besides delivering a talk, he sang a few Bhajans and danced with the children dressed as Santa Claus.

On the night of Maha Shivaratri, devotees gath-ered at Sri Sathya Sai International Centre, Lodhi Road to partake the Divine Blessings. Bhajans were conducted by groups from each of the ten constituent Districts of Delhi—NCR from 6 p.m. on 24th February, 2017 and Aarati was offered at

6 a.m. on 25th February. The whole night vibrat-ed with spiritual fervor. Devotees also performed Rudrabhishekam till midnight on 24th February in the Meditation Hall of the Centre. Tea and snacks were served throughout the night and prasadam at the end.

Dussehra

Christmas

Maha Shivaratri

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(E) Sadhana Camps, Nagar Sankirtans and Festivals across Delhi-NCR

Buddha PurnimaOn Buddha Purnima, Laksharchana was conducted at Mansarovar Garden. It was well attended by the local residents who requested for repetition of such programmes in the area.

Ganesh Chaturthi Festi val The Ganesh Chaturthi Festival was celebrated on 8th September, 2016 by the East District at Prachin Ganesh Temple, Vigyan Lok. The Festi-val is being organised by the East District for the last seven consecutive years. The Hall was full of local residents as well as Sai devotees. About 180 people participated in the celebrations. The Colony people look forward to this function every year for the melodious bhajans and vibrations.

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Nagar SankirtanFour District level special Nagar Sankirtans apart from regular monthly Nagar Sankirtans were held in the West District. These were attended by a large number of devotees who formed long queues and marched through various streets and

roads in the area before reaching the Bhajan Hall. This activity is also being participated by the lo-cal residents who admire the inspiration and the vibrations.

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Bhajans

Prasanthi Seva Camp

Apart from regular household Bhajans, three public Bhajans were conducted in temples. The Sai Bhajans were largely attended by the

residents of the area and evoked excellent response.

A Prasanthi Seva Camp was held at Prashanti Dham, Dwarka for preparing devotees to render Seva at the Divine Abode in January 2017. 125

devotees attended the camp. Seva Dal State Coordinators (Gents and Mahilas) gave guidance to Seva Dals.

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Regular Bhajans at Old Age Home

Bhajan Training Camps

North District

Central District

The District conducted regular Bhajans at the Old Age Home at Rohini . These Bhajans are be-

ing regularly attended by all the inmates of the Home and nearby localities.

Bhajan Training Camps for the singers were held regularly. Senior singers of the Organisation

coached the singers. This helped in improving the quality of bhajans.

Prasanthi Seva Orientati on CampThe Orientation Camp for Prashanti Seva was held at Geeta Mandir, Paharganj. The importance of Seva was explained and the offi ce bearers were suitably briefed to motivate maximum people from theirrespective Samithis.

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Sai Ganesh Utsav

Nagarsankirtans

South East District

A 3-Days Festival started on 5th September, 2016 with `Pranpratishta Pooja` of the Idol of Lord Ganesha in the morning. The evening was focused to ignite ̀ Sarva Dharam Sambhav` with a musical concert by alumni of Sri Sathya Sai Institutes – “Unity of Religions”. On 6th September, local residents were also involved with recitation of `Ramayan Path`, `Hanuman Chalisa Path` and Bhajans. Ladies of Lajpat Nagar participated in great number and are now regularly attending bhajan activities of the Samithi. In the evening,

Sai Bhajan Sandhya evoked very impressive re-sponse attended by more than 500 persons, both devotees and others. On 7th September, ̀ Sathya Narayan Pooja` and Medley of Bhajans was the main focus of the day. The devotees performed Ùttar Pooja` before the `Visarjan Procession` with wet eyes and prayers at The Lotus Feet with prayers to come back early next year and bless them with the opportunity to serve the Lord year by year.

All the nine days of Navratras were celebrated as nine Nagarsankirtans in different parts of Amar Colony, East of Kailash and Lajpat Nagar. Prime focus was to organise Nagarsankirtans in parks

where local people come for morning walk and at big temples of the locality. About 100 / 125 people daily attended these Nagarsankirtans.

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Mahashivratri Rudra Abhishek

Bhajans at Shirdi Sai Dham

An interacti ve Study Circle workshop at Sarita Vihar

Rudra Abhishekam was offered at the Divine LotusFeet on 25th February 2017 at SwamiShivananda Satsang Bhawan, followed by groupchanting of powerful `Lingashtkam` and`Vishwanath Ashtkam`. It was followed by

Bhajans and Mahamangal Aarti. Tremendousenergy was transmitting in the hall during theentire programme to make one feel the Divine Presence

A grand Sathya Sai Bhajan was conducted as a part of the community outreach programme in the main shrine area of the Shirdi Sai Baba Mandirin the Asian Games Village/ Siri Fort area of South Delhi. This Bhajan was held on the highlyauspicious Thursday (October 13th) after

Vijayadashmi, the Mahasamadhi Day of the Shirdi Sai Avatar. The Sathya Sai Bhajans were preceded by Shirdi Sai Aarti, and concluded with the Sarvadharma Prayer Òm Tatsat` and the regular Sathya Sai Aarti

A Study Circle Workshop was organised by South East District at Sarita Vihar on 4th March, 2017 on the topic “Making Relationships More Beautiful”. The idea behindorganising this unique event was to move beyond the common format of delivering value-based lecture to a more interactive session that aimed at larger involve-ment, sharing, participatory discussion and collective learning for all the members present. It is heartening to note that the workshop was well attended and was perceived by one and all as simply astounding and enthralling. The topic taken up “Making Relationships More Beautiful” was very realistic and practical. Our existence is given but the essence that we make out of it truly depends on how deeply and compassionately we as human beings connect with ourselves, otherfellow beings and the environment around us. Hence, it is the need of the hour to discuss, understand and implement more beautiful ways of relating beyond self. There were four eminent speakers who covered different aspects of human relationships such as

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Love, Compassion, Appreciation, Acknowledgement, Self Acceptance and the most adorable relationshipever, that with God. Every speaker made it a point to involve the audience in their lively discussion and collectively build on the topic of their discussion. The highlight of the day, that truly made it a participatory workshop were the two ‘case analyses’, based on the present day burning relationship issue of ‘matrimo-nial maladjustment’ as well as ‘aging parents issue’. All the members of the audience very enthusiasti-cally shared their viewpoints and contributed to their respective group discussion that were then collectively presented to the larger audience by the respective group representative. The last speaker then took the audience to the highest level of Relationship and that was, ‘A Relationship with Our Dear Swami, The Supreme Power’. The workshop concluded with a cherished note of deeper introspection and great learning on how one can make relationships more beautiful, blissful and healthy.

South West District.............................................................................................................................................................................................

Buddha PurnimaThe Buddha Purnima was celebrated on 21st May, 2016 with gaiety. To mark the occasion, Gayatri Maha Yagna was performed by the devotees. About 135 devotees performed the Ganesh Puja simultaneously.

Guru PurnimaSouth-West District orchestrated a wonder-ful programme at Sri Sathya Sai Bal Vihar on 31st July, 2016, where the Bal Vikas unit of the Organisation emphasised the need of Yoga in daily lives and demonstrated its usefulness. Talks on Human Values were also held. About 85 people participated in the event.

Ganesh ChaturthiThe South-West District celebrated in gran-deur the Ganesh Chaturthi festival by con-ducting a District level Bhajan at the historic Malai Mandir. Devotees from all across Del-hi-NCR attended this blissful programme. More than 700 devotees partook the Divine prasadam.

NagarsankirtanA special Nagarsankirtan was organised on the eve of Maha Shivaratri on 24th February, 2017. About 60 devotees participated and marched through roads and streets in the RK Puram area of the District.

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Regular Bhajans at Greenfi eld Colony

Faridabad District

A new Samithi has been formed at Greenfi eld Colony in Faridabad District. Bhajans are being con-ducted regularly there on fi rst Saturday of every month . Singers from other Samithis also take part in the Bhajans. A good number of locals have also started joining the Bhajans there.

Navaratra Celebrati onFrom 8th to 15th April 2016, the FaridabadDistrict organised Public Bhajans and Special Bhajans at different places as part of Navratra Celebrations. Bhajans were also conducted in the houses of local residents with good attendance.

Prominent guidelines of the Organisation were shared after bhajans. During Public Bhajans in the parks, morning walkers also partook Divine blessings.

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First District Bhajan Class

Bhajan Training Camp

Ganesh Chaturthi

First District Bhajan Class was organised in Ashoka Enclave, Faridabad, on 26th June, 2016. Lead singers from Sri Sathya Sai Seva

Organisation, Delhi-NCR gave basic training to the aspirants. The two hour Bhajan training class was very informative and useful.

On 17th July, 2016, the Faridabad District organised a Bhajan Training Camp, in Prerna Dham at Sector 15, Faridabad. Despite a harsh

weather, Baba’s Love, Blessings and devotees` dedication made the camp very successful. 95 devotees benefitted from the camp.

The Faridabad District has been celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi every year. Four ‘Special District Sai Ganesh Bhajans’ were organised in the Community Centre and also at the

residences of others. Every one enjoyed bhajans and spiritual messages were conveyed after every Bhajan.

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Study Circle

Seva Dal Moti vati on Camp

A District Study Circle was organised on 18th September, 2016, based on ‘Nine Point Code of Conduct’ of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, which reminded everyone not to speak ill of oth-ers in their absence and also the real meaning of love and service. Many examples of love and sacrifi ces uniting the families were shared by the speakers.

On 27th November, 2016, District Faridabad organised District Seva Dal Motivation Camp (Prashanti Seva Satsang), in Sai School, Sector 16, Faridabad. Offi ce Bearers from Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Delhi-NCR attended the Camp and motivated the gathering with their inspiring talks.

Rudrabhishekam and Shivaratri Celebrati onOn the auspicious day of Shivaratri, the devotees of Gautam Buddha Nagar and Greater Noida organ-ised Rudrabhishekam in their respective Samithis.


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Sai Bhajan Yatra

District Bhajan Workshop

Sai Bhajan Yatra was held on 23rd November 2016 at Sathya Sai Nilayam, Palam Vihar with Swami`s `palki` in the front. More than 100 devotees

participated in the programme. The atmosphere was filled with a devotional fervor and Yatra evoked a very impressive response

District Bhajan workshop was conducted by the State Spiritual Coordinator on 11th March 2017. The programme was attended by 70 devotees.

The devotees were made aware about the guidelines of Bhajan singing and given basic knowledge of Raaga, Shruti and Taala.


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Inspired by the principles of ‘Service to Humanity is Service to God’ and ‘Love All, Serve All’ espoused by Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the Youth of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation (SSSSO), India, has undertaken a pan-India national project called Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Jyoti (SSSVJ). Shri Nimish Pandya, All In-dia President, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, launched the Project at a spectacular event in the Poornachandra Auditorium during the World Youth Conference held at Prasanthi Niliyam from 12th to 14th July 2016. Under the guidance of Shri Jatinder Cheema, State President, Delhi-NCR, the Delhi State contingent of approximately 25 youth, comprising State Coordinator (Youth) and District Youth Coordinators, both Mahilas and Gents participated in the programme. The Youth from Delhi-NCR not only actively participated in the World Youth Conference but also had an opportunity to interact with their counterparts belonging to different States. They shared their thoughts and ideas, driven by in-novation in furtherance of this Project as a humble offering at the Lotus Feet.

Briefly, the aim of the project is to take up existing semi-operational, makeshift, dilapidated schools, and turn them into reasonably equipped, operational and well-structured temples of learning. Since a school is more than just a brick and mortar structure, the project will take a more holistic view of the entire ecosystem. Multiple stakeholders like the parent, the teacher, the school staff, the student, the villager, the volunteer and even the Government Department(s) are approached, interviewed, in-volved and leveraged in constructively shaping the learning environment for the child. Physical activities, cultural programmes, value oriented discussions, extracurricular activities are all inter-spersed harmoniously to inspire the child and equip the school in the longer run.

In the last one year, all the constituent Districts of Delhi-NCR have actively worked on identifying schools and started activities in the adopted schools with the help of the school authorities. A brief activity schedule is shared below:

District and School Name Activities Started

SSSVJ Report - 2016 - 2017

Central Link updated

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The year ended on a very grand note with the holding of a ‘Yuva Satsang Meeting’ attendedby all the District and Samithi level YouthCoordinators at the Sri Sathya Sai International Centre on 19th March, 2017. More than eighty members got together to share their experiences,starting from selection of the school to planningand scheduling activities in their respective

Districts and the way forward plans for the comingacademic year. With Bhagawan Baba’s grace, the Delhi-NCR team will add on new members to the existing strength and ensure that SSSVJ projectis taken to the next level as envisaged by theNational team and take Baba’s teachings to many more young and innocent hearts.

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V – Special Programmes, Celebrations and Initiatives

From time to time, the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Delhi-NCR organises special events to spread Swami’s message of love, service and unity among the masses. A few are mentioned below:

Activities at Sri Sathya Sai International Centre

Global Akhand Bhajans (12th and 13th November 2016)

Ladies Day (19th November)

The 24-hour Global Akhand Bhajans were held at Sri Sathya Sai International Centre on 12th and 13th November 2016. Devotees participated in large numbers and enthusiastically sang the

Glory of the Lord throughout the night and the following day. Proper arrangement for eatables and tea was made throughout the night. The programme ended with Aarti and prasadam

‘Women: The pillars of strength and values’ was the underlying theme of this year’s Ladies Day, which was celebrated at Sri Sathya Sai Inter-national Centre, Lodhi Road on 19th November, 2016. Mrs. Amreena Cheema graced the occasion

as the Chief Guest. The programme commenced with Veda chanting. A procession of women in traditional attire carrying auspicious `kalash` on their heads followed next. More than 200 ladies participated. The proceedings of the workshops

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held in September at Prashanthi Nilayam during the All India Women’s Convention were shared by the Convenors of the five wings (Education, Service, Spiritual, Youth and the newly introduced IT wing) of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Delhi-NCR.

Another initiative by the Mahila Wing of Delhi NCR was an exhibition of 24 innovative variants

made out of Sai protein. This venture was appreciated by all and was a great success.

Smt Nalini Taneja, a happiness expert, trainer and author, enriched the morning by sharing her vivid and heartfelt experiences with the Baba. With Baba’s grace, it was a day full of memorable experiences and interactive sessions.

91st Birthday Celebrations (23rd November, 2016)Special Bhajans were held at Sri Sathya Sai International Centre on 23rd November, 2016 to commemorate the 91st Birthday of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Devotees participated in large numbers on

this occasion. Students of Sri Sathya Sai Primary School were honoured to cut the Divine Birthday Cake, which was distributed as Prasadam among all the devotees present on the occasion.


Visit of Shri Sai Prakash (21st August to 24th September, 2016)Talks by Shri Sai Prakash of Radio Sai, Prasanthi Nilayam and ex-student of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, were organised by Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Delhi-NCR from August 21 to September 24, 2016. He delivered his talks on various spiritual topics at Gautam Buddha Nagar (21st August), Greater Noida—Gautam Buddha Nagar District (27th August), Vikas Puri--West District (28th August), Gurugram (3rd September), Faridabad (4th September), Arya Nagar Apartments—East District (17th September), Pitampura—North District (18th September) and Sarita Vihar—South -East District (24th September).

Sai Prakash spoke about his experiences with Sri Sathya Sai Baba relating various anecdotes and kept the audience engrossed for over an hour at each place. In East District, he spoke on the topic “How to Experience Swami’s Love” in English, which was simultaneously translated in Hindi, for the benefit of local devotees. Addressing the congregation in West District,

he explained `Nearness vs Dearness` that ever presented equanimity and essence of surrender. At Gautam Buddha Nagar, he explained at length, the `Nine Point Code of Conduct` as given by Sri Sathya Sai Baba and its implications on leading a spiritual and truthful life. At Faridabad, his talk was on `Journey with Sri Sathya Sai Baba`.At Greater Noida (Gautam Buddha Nagar District), he explained virtues of Service in Prashanthi Nilayam. His other talks concentrating on various spiritual topics enriched the minds of devotees with first-hand knowledge of teachings of Baba in spiritual, educational and service activities of the Organisation. At every place, he persuaded the devotees to ask questions so as to remove any misgivings. Many devotees and others put up multi fold querries which were responded well to their full satisfaction. Appreciating the interaction with him, devotees at several places requested the District Presidents to organise more such talks in the future also. Every Satsang was followed by Aarti and prasadam.

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Parti cipati on in Inaugurati on Ceremony of `Sri Sathya Sai Ghaat`(9th to 11th September, 2016)The inauguration of `Sri Sathya Sai Ghaat` on the banks of the holy Ganges river at North Prasanthi,Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) by Shri Nimish Pandya,All India President, Sri Sathya Sai SevaOrganisation, was largely attended by prominentCentral leaders of the Organisation, StatePresidents and volunteer Seva Dal fromadjoining North Indian States includingUttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, J & K, Punjab,Delhi-NCR and Haryana/Chandigarh. Over 60 volunteers including District Presidents,Coordinators and eight Veda Chanting Team members from Delhi-NCR attended the three day long ceremony from September 9 to 11, 2016 and actively participated in numerous activities. The Divine Grace persuaded Delhi-NCR to beinstrumental in arranging a grand devotional concert by Shri Anup Jalota, a renowned Bhajan Samrat. The Veda Team of Delhi-NCR joined Veda Chanting Team led by Shri Vednarayan and Vedic Chanters from across the North Indian States. The team also actively participated in inaugurationof Sri Sathya Sai Vedic Learning Centre onconcluding session (September 11). Theaudience was immersed in Premamritha Dhara by the shower of musical performances and Bhajans by Prasanthi Nilayam Mandir Bhajan Group joined by students from States includ-ing Delhi-NCR. It appeared as if Prasanthi wastransported to Rishikesh by means of those warming songs and Bhajans. The Delhi-NCR volunteers were lucky to have ̀ darshan` of Baba`s Paduka which was brought from Prasanthi and installed at the holy Ghaat. They also availed opportunity to participate in inauguration of

Sri Sathya Sai Annapurna Hall and North PrasanthiMandir on September 9 and Sri Sathya Sai PadukaProcession from local Sri Sathya Sai School to the Ghaat on September 10. While Ganga Maa`s statue was unveiled at the Ghaat by the Centralleaders of the Organisation, the library wasinaugurated by Smt. Nimmi Kanwar, who is anencyclopaedia of Sai literature and hailing from Delhi-NCR. The Delhi-NCR volunteers also activelyparticipated in the Nagar Sankirtan on the famousLaxman Jhoola on the last day. The Delhi-NCR volunteers availed this rare opportunity and got immersed in the Divine Grace throughout theperiod of this ceremony.

SPECIAL PROGRAMMES, CELEBRATIONS AND INITIATIVES


Talk by Dr. Umakanta Subudhi (25th September, 2016)Dr. Umakanta Subudhi, a young researcher in the field of DNA Nanotechnology, a scientist in CSIR Institute of Minerals Technology, Bhubaneswar and now State Youth Coordinator of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Odisha visited Delhi to receive the CSIR—Young Scientist Award in Biological Sciences at Vigyan Bhawan on September 26, 2016. A day earlier on September 25, he availed the opportunity to address Sai devotees at Sri Sathya Sai International Centre, Lodhi Road after the Sunday bhajan. He explained that being a non- devotee, he had not even heard of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Incidentally, coming in contact with Sai Baba, he was, in a slow process, chosen by the Divine Master as an instrument in His mission on January 26, 1999. Working as an active worker and member of SSSSO, Odisha, he inculcated the teachings and value-based education of Sai Baba and ultimately experienced the transfor-mation within. He explained that he dedicated his all Sundays as Service Days and such service

activities motivated him to join the Spiritual Organisation. He loved to interact with school students, Bal Vikas children and now serving as the mentor of Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Jyothi Programme in the State of Odisha. Later, he was chosen as State Youth Coordinator of SSSSO, Odisha. He is also a member of National Youth Council of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, India. Such revelations made by Dr. Subudhi motivated and impressed the audience in the Bhajan Hall of Sri Sathya Sai International Centre. Each of his utterances of experiences was followed by repeated clapping. The function ended with Aarti and prasadam.

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Parti cipati on in All India Mahila Conventi on at Prasanthi Nilayam(24th and 25th September, 2016)A delegation of 120 mahilas from Delhi-NCR availed the opportunity to attend the All India Mahila Convention, held at Prasanthi Nilayam on 24th and 25th September, 2016. The theme of the Convention was “Women – Pillar of a Value based Society”. All the four wings of theOrganisation, namely, Service, Spiritual,Educational and Youth, were suitably representedin the delegation. The delegates from Delhi-NCRactively participated in the four workshops that were conducted for each of the four wings of the Organisation in the Poornachandra Audito-rium. The delegates also participated in the All India Mahila Procession, which was led by the girls band from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The Delhi contingent was led by a Flag bearer,followed by a beautifully decorated Poor-nakumbham and two Mahilas in traditionalcostumes representing the Delhi State.

The Delhi-NCR stall, at the exhibition “Sri SathyaSai Arpanam”, showcasing the crafts and skills of women, both urban and rural, from thedifferent States of India, was quite a crowd pull-er, which exhibited many variants of “Sai Pro-tein”, a health food given, by Sri Sathya Sai Baba, like, panjiri, cakes, muffi ns, cookies, namakpare,laddoos, idlis and energy bars. All these prominent preparations were offered to the visitors coming

to the Stall. The Delhi-NCR team had earlier done an extensive study on the health benefi ts of Sai Protein and made concerted efforts to take it to the poor and the needy. The Stall evinced a lot of interest from the visitors and the hard work and selfless service of the Sai Protein Team wasappreciated by one and all.

The mahilas from the Spiritual Wing presented a musical offering at the Lotus Feet of Bhagavan on the last day of the Convention. The soulful rendition of Meera Bhajans and a Sufi qawwali mesmerised and touched every heart present in the Sai Kulwant Hall. Three senior ladies of the State, Smt. Nimmi Kanwar, Smt. Usha Bhatnagar and Smt. Swadesh Chadha, were felicitated with special awards, in recognition of their lifetime contribution and service to humanity. Mahila delegates returned home with precious memories and hearts fi lled with gratitudetowards Sai Maa.



Participation in North Zone Induction Programme (15th to 16th October, 2016)Complying the guidelines provided by the Institute of Sri Sathya Sai Education (India), Dharmakshetra, Andheri (East), Mumbai, to organise four regional level Workshops (Bengaluru, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Chandigarh) for selected facilitators in the entire country, the North Zone Induction Workshop was held at Sri Sathya Sai Old Age Home & Seva Centre, Sector-30, Chandigarh on October 15 and 16, 2016 (Saturday and Sunday). The facilitators from North Zone were selected by respective State Presidents from States, viz. Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana/Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Delhi-NCR. The State President, SSSSO, Delhi-NCR selected and nominated nine facilitators (Gents-6, Mahilas-3) from Delhi-NCR who actively participated in the Workshop. The Workshop was conducted in an

interactive mode in which role of nominated facilitators (Coordinators) was explained as very crucial, as having management skills to bring about consensus and ability to articulate the views of members; prevent unproductive discussion; use examples through audio-video clippings; communication skills; well conversant with Organisation`s structure; proficiency in language and, most importantly, availability for conducting Workshops in the respective States. The arrangement for lodging and boarding for these Coordinators was satisfactorily made by the Haryana unit of the National Organisation. The participating Coordinators from Delhi-NCR availed the opportunity for having exemplary interaction with their Zonal Counterparts and expressed readiness to pursue similar Workshops.

Talks by Prof. Anil Kumar (18th to 25th December, 2016)

Prof. Anil Kumar Kamaraju, the official translator of Sri Sathya Sai Baba and known for accompanying Swami everywhere for translating the Divine discourses, visited Delhi-NCR from December 18 to 25, 2016 and delivered a very inspiring and scintillating series of talks on different topics at special functions organised in each constituent District in Delhi-NCR. He addressed large congregations of devotees and others at Sri Sathya Sai International Centre, Lodhi Road (18th December), Swami Shivananda Satsang Bhawan, South-East District (19th December), Technia Institute, North District (20th December), Sri Rajavendra Swami Kalyan

Mandap, South-West district (21st December), GIA House, Gurugram District (22nd December), Shreshta Vihar, East District (23rd December), Prerna Bhawan, Faridabad District (24th Decem-ber), Aurobindo Bhawan, Gautam Buddha Nagar District and Parivartan School, Ghaziabad District (25th December).

He narrated as to how coming from a staunch Brahmo Samaj family, he became an ardent devotee mainly by persuation from his wife Smt. Vijay Laxmi Ji. How blessed he is, could be seen in view of his close proximity with Sri Sathya Sai Baba and having enjoyed a very sweet relationship with Him. It was his dream to

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Visit of Prof. Anil Kumar to Various Districts In Delhi-NCR

visit Delhi which became true twice, once when Sri Sathya Sai Baba visited Delhi in March, 1999 for the inauguration of Sri Sathya Sai InternationalCentre at Lodhi Road and, again in 2010 when Swami blessed the devotees of Delhi-NCR for nine days (April 9-18). During these visits, he saw how VVVIPs, Ministers and bureaucrats, all ran like children to be near Baba.

Every day of Prof. Anil Kumar’s stay was full of ecstasy for Delhi-NCR devotees when he enthralledthe audience with his narration sharing his personal experiences with Sri Sathya Sai Baba, conveying His message of love and sacrifi ce,touching hearts of one and all with Baba`s humour, benevolence and kindness. The gestures,

the modulation of voice, the dancing and singingof bhajans in the middle of his talk were such that they kept the audience encaptured for hourslistening to him and having a fi rsthand experienceof Baba`s proximity. Every Satsang was followed by Aarti and prasadam.

During Prof. Anil Kumar’s visit to Delhi, hisimpressive talk at Sri Sathya Sai International Centre, Lodhi Road, on December 18, 2016 was a part of Christmas Celebrations. He drew many parallels between Sri Sathya Sai Baba and the Jesus Christ. He narrated many of his beautiful and emotional experiences with Sri Sathya Sai Baba. During his talk, he sang a few Bhajans and danced with children dressed as Santa Claus.



Mahila Seva Workshop (12th February, 2017)The Mahila Wing of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organi-sation, Delhi-NCR organised a `Mahila Seva Workshop` at the Bhajan Hall of Sri Sathya Sai International Centre on 12th February, 2017 to discuss the feedback of experiences during Prasanthi Seva (January 8-15, 2017) and to plan the year-long Mahila Wing activities of the Organisation. This was attended by Mahila Coordinators of the Districts of Delhi-NCR, Samithi Incharges and other active members

of the Organisation. All the young and old, new and veteran mahila members of the Organisation were given equal opportunity to share their opinions. The leading group incharges who successfully participated in Prasanthi Seva (January, 2017) explained at length their experiences and suggestions for improve-ments in the coming years. The workshop was successfully conducted and appreciated by all.

91st Birth Day Celebrations in Districts

On 23rd November every year, the East District has been organising Nagar Sankirtan. This year, the Nagar Sankirtan was organised at Shri Radhakrishna Temple, Dilshad Garden, to mark Baba’s 91st Birthday. The volunteers carried the Prasanthi Flag, followed by a Holy Torch, Organisation Banner, and rows of Ladies and

Gents Bhajan singers moved along the path singing the glory of beloved Bhagawan from the core of their hearts which was befittingly followed by the devotees and public at large. A Birthday Cake was cut and distributed to the devotees present. More than 150 devotees participated in the programme.

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Baba’s 91st Birthday was celebrated with a Nagar Sankirtan, Bhajans, Distribution of Clothes and Amrit Kalash followed by Narayan Seva.

The Birthday celebration was at the Sadhana Old Age home on 15th Oct 2016. The celebration started with veda chanting by Bal Vikas students

and they presented rose flowers to the inmates and did Matro Puja.

North District




Combining both Guru Nanak Jayanti and Swami’s Birthday, South East District offered a Musical Garland at The Lotus Feet on 26th Nov 2016. Venue, Swami Shivanada Satsang Bhawan, Amar Colony was full with its Capacity of 400 devotees as every Samithi member was requested to personally invite all neighbours, relatives and friends for this unique programme where devotional songs from old movies, sufi bhajans, verses from Guru Granth Sahib and Qawwalis were offered to the Divine Master.

Baba’s Birthday was also celebrated on 23rd November, 2016, by SSVIP Bal Vikas Children at Maa Sharda Park, near Mayfair Gardens, South Delhi. The Bal Vikas children led the Bhajans and then jointly cut the Birthday cake. While Vibhuti was being distributed, it was heartwarming to see one of the children say “pehle main apne Baba ko teeka lagaungi” and she went up to Baba’s Photo and applied a dot of vibhuti on His forehead.

With Baba’s abundant grace, on 5th November 2016, the Faridabad District celebrated His 91st Birthday at Lions Community Centre, C-32 Nehru Ground, NIT, Faridabad. The programme was a colourful bouquet offered to Swami. A special sharing of thoughts by Shri Jatinder Cheema (State President, Delhi-NCR) was an inspiring one for all Bal Vikas children as well as devotees. The programme started with invoking Baba by chanting Sai Gayatri, followed by Matro Puja. Kids washed their mothers’ feet and decorated them with Haldi, kumkum and did the puja with flowers. “Matro tavanam” a Sanskrit saloka, which values mother’s love and affection, was chanted with meaning, during the Puja. Finally kids prostrated before their mothers with humble love and sought blessings from their mothers. Mothers also blessed their children with full love and affection. A small gift was presented by the children to their mothers with great love. Group-3 Bal Vikas children chanted Ganapathi Prarthana

followed by Medha Suktham as an invoking of Veda Matha. Children of Bal Nirmaan School, Sector 7, Faridabad, presented two cultural programmes as an offering to the Baba. Energetic folk dance of Punjab, Bhangra and a Hindi skit based on the topic “Beti Padhao, Beti Bachao” imbibed the value of educating the girl child for a bright future. Bal Vikas students from SSSVIP adopted villages beautifully performed two value songs in Hindi. Bhagawati Dance was beautifully performed with full confidence and coordination, by the children of Green Field Colony (new Samithi of the District). A street play was presented by Bal Vikas children of urban residential areas Children presented a small skit on the topic ‘Swachhata Se Divyata Tak’ with effective and thought provoking slogans. Qawwali by Residential Bal Vikas children was liked and enjoyed by one and all. A programme on Prayers was presented by the Bal Vikas children, representing unity of faiths and revealing as to

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Sai Bhajan Yatra was held on 23rd November2016 at Sathya Sai Nilayam, Palam Vihar. More than 100 devotees participated in the

programme. Swami’s Palki was decorated and all the devotees sang bhajans in Palam Vihar colony. The atmosphere was fi lled with Sai bhajans.

how all the major religions flourish under theUniversal mother Sai. Children chanted importantprayers of Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Christianity,Jainism, and Buddhism. A special Birthday cake

was cut and offered at the photo of Swami. School teachers, parents, children and devoteeswhole heartedly cooperated to make theprogramme successful.




The Anniversary of the Divine Visit to Delhi-NCR was celebrated by the East District on the 16th April 2016 at Community Centre, Gujarat Vihar. The programme started with Bhajans. The local people attended the Bhajan in huge numbers and were highly impressed by the discipline, non-of-fering of money and melodies. They requested

the organisers for arranging more such Bhajans on a regular basis. The programme came to an end at 9.00 p.m. and was attended by more than 300 people. Again on 17th April 2016, Utensils, food items, clothes and Baba`s photos were distributed to 108 beneficiaries of SSSVIP adopted villages in the East District.

The special children of the East District have been celebrating Makar Sankaranti, Basant Panchami, Baba’s Birthday and Christmas every year. For the year 2016, special children celebrated Baba’s 91st Birthday on 11th December at Riverside Club, Chilla Village, Mayur Vihar. Around 15 special children along with their parents and Bal Vikas alumni of East District participated in the programme. These special children regularly attend classes being organised on daily basis for over a decade by an old devotee Mrs. Meera Chandra at a hired centre in village Chilla, adopted under Sri Sathya Sai Village Integrated Programme (SSSVIP). Besides reciting veda, singing Sai songs, performing dance and participating in a short skit on Baba`s teachings, the special children displayed handicrafts made by each of them. Special children were also given medals along with Swami`s photo. District

President and District Coordinators addressed the gathering which mostly consisted of Sai devotees, parents of special children and local residents of the village. The function ended with Aarti and prasadam.

Commemoration of Bhagawan’s Divine Visit to Delhi

Activities of Special Children

Other Activities in the Districts

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A beautiful Programme entitled, ‘Sai Tumhe Pranaam’ was organised by the District on Sunday, Aug 28, 2016 at the premises of Sri SathyaSai Vidya Vihar School, Kalkaji Extension, to pay gratitude to our beloved Master BhagawanSri Sathya Sai Baba and a commitment for the way forward. There is a beautiful saying of Bhagawan, “The Sea is considered holy, ho-lier than any river, because all the rivers pourthemselves into it.” The Programme was such a holy congregation, representing the confluence

of streams of devotion with the gathering of offi ce bearers, devotees and others from the District. It was another good opportunity to exchange ideas and to chalk out programmes of activities with unity, love and peace. Three speakers spoke on the beautiful topic, “Gratitude”.

The last section of the programme wasfelicitation of senior devotees, who have served and given their valuable contribution in theMission set out by Sri Sathya Sai Baba.

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With the Grace of Sai, Faridabad District celebrated Id-Ul-Fitra on 7th July 2016 at Sector 21 B, by singing Sai Bhajans. Before Aarti, a brief note on Islam and Eid was shared among devotees. Mr. Pratap Kumar Swain (District President of one of the largest Districts of southern

Odissa, Ganjam-2) was a Special invitee. The hall was fully packed with devotees and local residents. Devotees from Charmwood Colony and Spring Field Colony also joined the Special Eid Bhajan.

Faridabad District

With Baba’s grace, Samiti-1 of Faridabad District organised Mahila Divas on 19th November 2016 at the Hanuman Mandir, Sector 8 crossing.

The programme started with Sai Bhajan. After Bhajan, home cooked khichri was served to about 300 people.

Mahila Divas

Id-Ul-Fitra

Indirapuram Samithi has launched a Community Service initiative, ‘SAI: Serve And Inspire’ and conducted a cleanliness drive in Ahinsa Khand II on Sunday, 14th August. The programme was flagged off by the District President and many residents, along with Seva Dals set out to clean the roads and pavements in the area. The most heartening part of the event was the enthusiastic participation of many youngsters and their involvement was very inspiring. The youngsters

from Indirapuram also organised a live music programme after the cleaning drive and the musical rendering was so touching that it attracted the attention of all passers-by and soon a crowd gathered to witness the performance. In tune with the Independence Day fervor, the group sang many patriotic songs accompanied by rhythmic percussion and keyboard. Many youngsters also signed up to be a part of the Samithi’s future service and other activities.

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Documents

DelhiNCR.pdf - Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations India