| 2. Virtual Veda Classes, Region 2 SSSGC – USA every Friday starting from Nov 12th 2021. |
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Sent: Thursday, November 4, 2021, 10:17:55 AM EDT
Subject: Virtual Veda Class-Sri Rudram in Region2, SSSGC- USA. On Fridays 8 to 9 PM (Begins November 12, 2021)
Sairam Dear SSSGC-USA Region 2 Center Presidents/Group Leaders,
Happy Diwali to all of you. May this season of festivities bring Spiritual Upliftment in all beings.
Sai Sravan (National Media Coordinator and a former Sai Student of Swami’s Institute in Puttaparthi, India) from South Bethesda Sai Center will be teaching Veda (Rudram) Class over Zoom to interested Region 2 Sai devotees.
The class will be On Fridays from 8 PM to 9 PM (Begins November 12, 2021)
This is a wonderful opportunity for any interested devotee to begin learning Vedam(Rudram).
Here is the registration link.
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Sai Ram all, With Swami’s grace, starting on Friday, Novermber 12, 2021, Region 2 of SSSGC USA is pleased to initiate Sri Rudram learning sessions on every Friday from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT, via zoom for both children and adults. **Please fill the form once for every attending member.** In addition, kindly click the link below and join the WhatsApp Channel. All the material required for the veda class including artwork/homework for SSSE children will be shared. chat.whatsapp.com/GFVmikOrQOh3ZkAaKDmUHF Lesson Plan: 1. Ganapathi Prayer- Gananamtwa mantram-it’s meaning and life application 2. Kshama Mantram 3. Lord Shiva Dhyana Mantra- meaning and life application 4. Sri Rudram – it’s meaning, benefits of chanting, and life application Please see the Vedam tutorials from Prasanthi Nilayam. sssbpt.org/sri-rudram/instructions-to-user.htm For questions, kindly contact Sai Sravan at 571-723-8054. Sai Ram, Pradosh Dessai President, Region 2, SSSGC USA. docs.google.com
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Just a FYI, Sai Sravan has been teaching Veda to local devotees from his area for many years. This initiative is to take it to regional level to benefit all the interested devotees.
Please note that this class is not to replace any Vedam taught at a center level by any respective center teachers but will serve as an additional resource for learners.
Please share this e-mail with all the members.
With Love for all,
Pradosh Dessai
SSSGC-USA Region 2 President
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| 3. Ati Rudra Maha Yajna, Orangevale, Greater Sacramento, Califormia, USA from April 11th to April 16th 2022. |
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Sent: Monday, November 1, 2021, 05:29:34 PM EDT
Subject: Fw: Ati Rudra Maha Yajna, Orangevale, Greater Sacramento Area, California from April 11 to April 16, 2022. Link for Registration: forms.gle/SXggPq4aTQHe8Jjg7
Sairam Dear SSSGC-USA Region 2 Center Presidents/Group Leaders
Please see the mail from Ati Rudra Maha Yagna team from our Sacramento Sai center regarding Ati Rudra Maha Yajna.
Please share this e-mail with all the members.
With Love for all,
Pradosh Dessai
SSSGC-USA Region 2 President
Sairam Regional Presidents/ Center Presidents/ Group Leaders,
Please see the mail from Ati Rudra Maha Yagna team from our Sacramento Sai center regarding Ati Rudra Maha Yajna.
Please share this e-mail with all the members.
In Sai’s Service,
Balu Karanam
President, SSSGC-USA
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Dearest All,
Om Namah Sivaya! Jai Chandi!
Sata Koti Pranams at the Divine Lotus feet of Siva Sakti and Sarva Devata Atita Swarupa Bhagawan Sri Sri Sri Sathya Sai Baba varu ( Innumerable salutations to the Supreme Divine Form beyond all gods ). By Bhagawan’s immense grace and blessings, Sri Sathya Sai Global Council Center of Sacramento invites all to join Sata Chandi sahita Ati Rudra Maha Yajna that would be offered for universal healing and peace at Orangevale, Greater Sacramento Area, California, USA from April 11 to April 16, 2022.
“The fundamental principles governing human life and destiny are contained in the Vedas. The Vedas are the gift of God for the welfare of the entire humanity. The Vedas make no distinction whatsoever on the basis of religion, caste, nationality, etc. The Veda mantras can be chanted by one and all“. – Divine Discourse, ARMY 2006
Registration is open to those who are spiritually inclined with equality in participation for universal peace and healing. Deadline for registration is November 20, 2021. To be a Ritwik is a divine opportunity that is traditionally bestowed upon the learned in scriptures and engaged in daily austerities. Enrolling as a Ritwik to offer ahuti in the homa kunda is indeed Grace of Bhagawan with explicit commitment and values of discipline, devotion, and dedication. Kindly review the following information before submitting the form.
Prerequisites for enrolling as a Ritwik
1. Commitment to Daily Sadhana: All Ritwiks must do 121 Day Sadhana. We will begin the Sadhana with collective Laksha (100,000) Sri Sukta Japa from Dec 8 to 18th, 2021. Following that there would be collective Daily Prayers from Dec 18, 2021 to April 10, 2022 entailing Sri Rudram, Durga Suktam, Purusha Suktam, and Sarva Dharma Prayers.
2. Commitment to Satwik Life Style: No alcohol, No Smoking, and Vegetarian diet (no seafood, no meat, no eggs).
3. Ceiling on desires: Conserving food, water, energy, and money and using those savings for social service.
4. Commitment to full participation in the Yajna, including arrival no earlier than Sunday April 10 and departing Sunday April 17, 2022.
Covid Vaccination: All participants must have proof of double vaccination for Covid (single if J & J vaccine) and also agree to meet the requirements per Sacramento County, California.
By registering, you acknowledge and agree to all of the above. Also, you are fully responsible for your own health and wellness, and fully indemnify the organizing committee of any liabilities.
All travel related expenses and accommodation will be borne by the participants. Detailed itinerary will be shared soon. Please provide accurate email, phone, and date of birth for further communication.
Ati Rudra Maha Yajnam Team
SSSGC Sacramento
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| 4. Medical Service at Sri Sathya Sai Medical Institutions (SSSIHMS-PG, SSSIHMS-WH, and SSSGH-PG) commencing immediately |
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Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2021, 08:09:06 PM EDT
Subject: Fw: Medical Seva at Bhagavan’s Medical Institutions.
Sairam Dear SSSGC-USA Region 2 Center Presidents/Group Leaders
Please see below.
Please share this e-mail with all the members.
With Love for all,
Pradosh Dessai
SSSGC-USA Region 2 President
Sairam Regional Presidents/ Center Presidents/ Group Leaders,
Please see the mail from brother Axay regarding Medical Seva at Bhagavan’s Medical Institutions.
Please share this e-mail with all the members.
In Sai’s Service,
Balu Karanam
President, SSSGC-USA
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Sai Ram Dear National Presidents,
Please forward the below email from Dr. Geetha Kamath, to all Regional, Center, and Group Presidents.
Dear Physicians: Sairam to all of you.
I am excited to inform you that by the grace of Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the directors of SSSIHMS-PG, SSSIHMS-WH and SSSGH General Hospital, Prasanthigram have kindly consented to allow us to rotate through these institutions immediately.
All physicians have to comply with all regulations of the government of India for rendering honorary service.
In loving service of Sai,
SSSGC Zone-1,Medical Committee Chair.
Dr. Axay Shanti Kalathia
Sri Sathya Sai Global Council (SSSGC), Zone 1 Chair
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| 5. Pathaway to Prasanthi – Parthi Pilgrimage 2022 Video Submissions |
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Sent: Friday, October 29, 2021, 07:54:40 PM EDT
Subject: Fw: Pilgrimage Video Submissions
Sairam Dear SSSGC-USA Region 2 Center Presidents/Group Leaders
FYI.
Please share this e-mail with all the members.
With Love for all,
Pradosh Dessai
SSSGC-USA Region 2 President
Sairam Regional Presidents/ Center Presidents/ Group Leaders,
Please see the mail from brother Axay regarding Pilgrimage Video Submissions from the centers.
Please share this e-mail to all the members.
In Sai’s Service,
Balu Karanam
President, SSSGC-USA
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Sai Ram Dear Center Presidents,
As we embark on this sacred journey to Prasanthi Nilayam, the pilgrimage committee will be developing various activities to unite us and help facilitate our self-transformation. One feature that will be sent out periodically is a short video compilation containing updates on the pilgrimage, features on sacred sites in and around the ashram with background stories related to those sites, as well as devotee sharing.
Please announce to your center that we are seeking contributions from devotees for a short video recording( up to 5 minutes) that we will add to various compilations and releases on our website and YouTube channel. This will introduce us to many devotees around the zone who will inspire us all.
We are looking for submissions from a variety of devotees, including:
- SSSE children of all groups,
- YA’s,
- senior devotees,
- new devotees,
- first time visitors to Prasanthi,
- prior pilgrimage attendees,
- longtime visitors to Prasanthi
Topics they can talk about can include one or more of the following:
- What they are most looking forward to during this pilgrimage
- What sadhana program activities they are undertaking
- Their experience with a prior pilgrimage
- Special moments, insights, or lessons learned from prior visits to Prasanthi
Recording Tips
- Use a smart phone or computer
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- use horizontal orientation when recording
- keep device steady
- Check lighting so your face is facing the light
- Avoid empty rooms or halls to minimize echo, if outside cover microphone to reduce wind noise
- Wear center appropriate attire
- Smile and know Swami is lovingly listening!
Submission
- Center president or designee will upload the video at the designated location : https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cOLOsWsCyOWyjfhF0Ln6gviXLkpo06yA?usp=sharing
- Video file naming convention to be followed: <Country-Center Name-Submitter Name-Video title> . For example, Center name e.g Loudoun instead of Sathya Sai Center of Loudoun. For Country name, please use the following USA, CAN, WI
- Along with the video file, in a word document, kindly upload a brief summary of the video in about 5 to 10 lines along with the Video title, Center Name, Country/City, and submitters name) at the same location as the video file is uploaded. The document name to be the same as the video name
- Center president or designee will send an email about the submission to the National President and the media team (admin@sssgc-usa.org)
- For questions, contact the National President or the media team at admin@sssgc-usa.org
Dr. Axay Shanti Kalathia
Sri Sathya Sai Global Council (SSSGC), Zone 1 Chair
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| 6. SSSGC-USA National YA Coordinators – National Female YA Coordinator Dr. Alekhya Rao and National Male YA Coordinator Jaysai Ghayal |
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Sent: Friday, October 29, 2021, 10:38:12 AM EDT
Subject: Fw: SSSGC-USA National YA Coordinators
Sairam Dear SSSGC-USA Region 2 Center Presidents/Group Leaders
Congratulations to Dr. Alekhya Rao and Jaysai Ghayal for accepting to serve as SSSGC-USA National Young Adult Coordinators.
Please see the email below.
With Love for all,
Pradosh Dessai
SSSGC-USA Region 2 President
Sairam Regional Presidents/ Center Presidents and Group leaders,:
Sai Ram! We are very excited to announce the selection of our SSSGC-USA National Young Adult Coordinators: Dr. Alekhya Rao and Jaysai Ghayal. Both Alekhya and Jaysai have been active leaders in the Sai YA community for years, in both official and unofficial capacities, and we look forward to them continuing to elevate and empower the Young Adult program in their new roles.
On behalf of all the SSSGC-USA national officers, I look forward to working with Alekhya and Jaysai as they join the national leadership team. Please join me in welcoming them as we continue to do Swami’s work of facilitating our own self-transformation and rendering service to society.
Please share this e-mail along with the flyer to all members.
In service of Sai,
Balu Karanam
SSSGC-USA President
Download:
https://mcusercontent.com/9710807880fe71cd23947cdb0/files/69efdb92-7ff2-ee1d-2bd5-9d219ad560ee/National_YA_Coordinators.pdf
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| 7. Additional Officers: SSSGC Region 2 USA – Regional Media Coordinator, Regional YA Female Coordinator and Region YA Male Coordinator. |
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Sent: Monday, October 25, 2021, 11:03:56 AM EDT
Subject: Additional Officers: SSSGC Sai Region 2- Officers
Sairam Dear All SSSGC-USA Region 2 Center Presidents and Group Leaders,
Our humble salutations at the lotus feet of Swami.
Based on the recommendations we received from the regional SSSGC Sai Centers and conversations we had with senior members of our region, we are delighted to announce the additional officers to form our extended Regional Officers Team in Region 2.
- Regional Media Coordinator: Mr. Raghavendran Srinivasan
- Regional YA Female Advisor : Mrs. Sumana Madhav
- Regional YA Male Advisor: Mr. Suresh Viswanathan
Please join us in congratulating the above officers who have accepted Swami bestowed role and responsibility of helping us all and each other in region2 on our Sacred Sai Spiritual Quest.
Their steadfast faith, commitment , dedication, devotion and sacred connection with Prashanti Nilayam will stand in excellent stead to accelerate our spiritual journey.
We request your continued prayers and support to us regional team in carrying out our duties.
We look forward to working closely with you in the service of Sai!
Please share this email with your center/group membership.
May Swami Guide us all.
With love for all,
Pradosh Dessai
President- Region 2
SSSGC-USA
Cell: 571 436 2092
Sairam SSSGC Center Presidents and Group Leaders,
With Swami’s grace and blessings, I hope you and your families are doing well.
It’s only your spirit of unity that kept the majority of region 2 together aligned with our Prasanthi Nilayam and the Sri Sathya Sai Global Council (SSSGC). May Swami’s blessings be always with you all.
Along with the formation of SSSGC-USA, we need to form Region 2 (Mid-Atlantic Region) officers. Based on the nominations we received from the centers/groups and the discussions we had with senior members in the region 2, it’s with immense pleasure, I take this opportunity to announce the new team of regional officers who will work with you on the spiritual path Swami has laid out for us.
The new team brings in a lot of experience, energy, and most importantly an unwavering faith and commitment to Swami’s teachings and a sacred bond of love with our Prasanthi Nilayam.
Please join me in congratulating the new regional team that will embark on the most sacred journey of self-transformation by leading Region 2 of the SSSGC-USA.
Regional President: Mr. Pradosh Dessai
Vice-President: Mr. Venkat Kodumudi
Devotional Coordinator: Mr. Krishna Prayaga
SSSE Coordinator: Mrs. Alpa Uchil
Service Coordinator: Mr. Lalit Mohanty
Medical Director: Dr. Veda Viswanathan
I request your continued support and cooperation to the new regional team. An update on the YA team for the region will soon be announced.
Please share this email with your center/group members.
In Loving Service of Sai,
Balu Karanam
National President, SSSGC – USA
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| 8. SSSGC Zone1-Zonal Medical Committee Seva on First Saturday of every month, starting from November 6th 2021. |
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Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2021, 08:45:15 PM EDT
Subject: FW: SSSGC Zone1-Zonal Medical Committee Seva
Sairam Dear Region 2 Center Presidents/ Group Leaders,
Please share this e-mail along with the flyer with all the members.
With love for all,
Pradosh Dessai
President- Region 2
SSSGC-USA
Cell: 571 436 2092
Sairam Regional Presidents/ Center Presidents/ Group Leaders,
Please see the regarding” Sai Jeevan“. SSSGC Zone1-Zonal Medical Committee Seva.
Please share this e-mail along with the flyer to all members.
In Sai’s Service,
Balu Karanam
President, SSSGC-USA
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Sai Ram Dear National Presidents,
Please share this email with all the centers and groups with your respective countries.
With Swami’s grace, the SSSGC Zone1, Zonal Medical Committee is extremely happy to share the information about the upcoming Seva titled “Sai Jeevan“.
The word Jeevan means a lifestyle and Sai Jeevan means to lead a life that is aligned to Swami’s teachings.
This seva is conducted on first Saturday of every month starting on Saturday, November 6, 2021 led by Dr. Sai Lakshmi and team.
Here is the registration form and the flyer for the Sai Jeevan seva
Zonal Medical Chair, SSSGC Zone1
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