Talk By Geetha Ram – Fw: REMINDER- SSIO-USA | Education | Unity is Divinity- Aradhana Day 2020 National Offering

                 UNITY IS DIVINITY |ARADHANA DAY 2020 | SSE OFFERING

“The earth is a great enterprise, a busy factory, where the product is love. By means of Sadhana (spiritual practice), it is possible to produce love and export it to millions and millions of people, in need of it. The more it is shared the deeper it becomes, the sweeter its taste, and the vaster the joy. By means of love, one can approach God and stay in his presence, for God is love, and when one lives in love, he is living in God.” Sathya Sai Baba, January 01, 1971

 

Sai Ram!

Inspired by Bhagawan’s life, message and the World Conference theme of ‘Unity is divinity’, the SSIO-USA Education wing will undertake a special offering for Aradhana Day 2020.  Starting from Sunday, March 15^th till Sunday, April 26^th, we invite you to join us on this sacred, seven-week journey as one family, strengthen our faith and express gratitude for the many blessings!

1. Family prayers “Gayantham thrayathe yasmath Gayatri, thena kathyathe. That which saves those who sing it, revere it, repeat it, or meditate on it is called Gayatri.” Sathya Sai Baba- Dharma Vahini Chapter VII

• Swami has often said that the Gayatri mantra is a powerful and universal prayer.

• Starting from Sunday, March 15^th, every day, we request each family to chant together the Gayatri mantra at least 9 times followed by Samastha Loka (x3) for the safety and well-being of all.

• Please encourage your child/children to take responsibility for implementing this in your home. Allow them to set the time (even before a family meal works), initiate and close the prayer session.

• To learn more about the prayer and to listen to a recording of Swami chanting the Gayatri, please click on http://www.sathyasai.org/devotional/gayatri

 

2. Sai Bhagavatam-His stories

“The Universal Absolute, the Birthless Formless, Unmanifest, Infinite took on limitations of name and form and concretized Itself as Incarnations on many occasions and manifested countless instances of divine intercession and grace. Through these, as well as through the characteristics assumed and the ideas propagated, God saved mankind from downfall. Those who sing the story of this glory, those who listen eagerly to the recital, those who imbibe and digest the lessons conveyed, these are the real devotees. These are the Bhagavathas – those who follow the path laid down in the Bhagavatha. Bhagavatha binds devotion (bhakti) with Bhagavan; that is to say, the story fills you with God and transmutes you into divinity.” Bhagvatha Vahini, Chapter 28.

 

• Tune in every Wednesday at 9 pm EDT to listen to speakers whose lives have been touched and transformed by divine love.

• March 18^th– In conversation with Geetha Ram

• Save the date – March 25^th, April 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, and 22^nd.

• Join Zoom Meeting  https://zoom.us/j/259548310

• Dial 669 900 6833 or 253 215 8782 and meeting ID 259 548 310

• Open to ALL.

 

3. TAG – GOD CARES card

Bhagawan has said often that loved shared is deeper and sweeter. In the past few weeks, we all have felt the impact of the global pandemic. It is especially important to stay e-connected and let others know that you care about them.

How does TAG work

• Think of at least 2 people whom you know. It can be a a friend from school or SSE, teacher, Center member, family.

• Click on this link to download one card. Say a prayer to God for this person. Send them an email/imessage/whatsapp/snap/DM on IG or FB with the card and add a personal message.

• The card and this concept is effective and best only when it is one on one communication (Mass distribution is discouraged).

• For each personalized tag, Swami is gifting 10 to you! 

Through these initiatives, may our hearts be filled with His love, hope nurtured and faith strengthened!

 

Offering prayers for the safety and well-being of all!

 

With love and gratitude,

Aparna

 

 

 

Aparna Murali

Education Coordinator-Sathya Sai International Organization, USA

www.sathyasai.us

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