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“Where there is faith, there is love; where there is love, there is peace; where there is peace, there is truth; where there is truth, there is God; where there is God, there is bliss. “
– Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba
About
Sri Sathya Sai Baba
Sri Sathya Sai Baba was born as Sathyanarayana Raju on November 23, 1926 in the village of Puttaparthi, in the state of Andhra Pradesh in South India. Even as a child, His spiritual inclination, contemplative nature and miracles set Him apart from other children of His age, and He was known as ‘Guru’ and “Brahmajnani’ (knower of Brahman or Godhead) among His peers and others in the village. However, it was not until October 20, 1940, the day He made the historic declaration of His Avatarhood, (Avatar – Divinity Incarnate) that the world at large learnt of this divine phenomenon. He proclaimed His message – to bring about the spiritual regeneration of humanity by demonstrating and teaching the highest principles of Truth, Right Conduct, Peace, Love, and Nonviolence. With that announcement, He left his childhood home and began His mission.
His Message : Love-All
Sri Sathya Sai Baba teaches that man’s basic nature is divine and that the purpose of life is the realization of this divinity. This will occur, He says, by leading a moral life, by rendering selfless service to those in need, by engaging in devotional practices and by developing love, respect and compassion for all life. As one strives to transform his/her worldly life of self centered desires and attachments into a higher spiritual life of selflessness and devotion, the foundation is built for receiving God’s Grace. It is this Grace which will reveal our true nature to each of us.
He reminds us that mankind is unique among all of God’s Creations; human being are capable of recognizing that they emanate from God. We have the capacity to commune with God by turning inward. Ultimately, it is our destiny to merge with God. Sri Sathya Sai Baba teaches us that all religions are the expressions of these same universal principles.
Sri Sathya Sai Baba does not recommend that we become ascetics and retreat from the world. Instead, he teaches us that the world is our school, The Five Human Values (Truth, Right Conduct, Peace, Love, and Nonviolence) are our curriculum, and the realization of the unity of Godliness in the diversity of Creation is our ultimate lesson.
His Mission : Serve-All
By personal example, Sri Sathya Sai Baba has inspired and continues to inspire millions of followers throughout the world to the ideal that service to man is service to God. His numerous service projects, be it free hospitals, free schools and colleges, free drinking water supply projects, free housing projects, or disaster relief operations, all stand testimony to His selfless love and compassion especially for the needy and less privileged.
Sri Sathya Sai Baba strongly emphasizes selfless service to those in need as the highest means for enhancing one’s own spiritual growth and development. He teaches that it is not enough to simply do good works – but of equal importance is one’s attitude during the service activity. The service worker must have an attitude of humility and appreciation for the opportunity to do any service activity. The opportunity itself is a gift from God. One should not dwell on the good that they are doing, or that activity will strengthen one’s ego rather than help to reduce it.
The Sri Sathya Sai International Organisation founded by Sri Sathya Sai Baba has a presence in more than 114 countries and its members undertake many service activities that benefit their immediate communities.
Sri Sathya Sai Baba remains a living presence, an inspiration, a guide, and most of all a cherished, endearing and intimately felt divinity in the hearts of millions who knew Him.
Service to Humanity
Water Projects
Sri Sathya Sai Baba initiated a project to provide an adequate supply of pure water to 1.5 million inhabitants of the State of Andhra Pradesh (India) who were living in drought conditions. The Prime Minister of India traveled to Prasanthi Nilayam (Sri Sathya Sai Baba's main ashram) in order to inaugurate the project.
Educational Institutions
Sri Sathya Sai Baba established a model education system, which includes primary schools, secondary schools, and an accredited university with three campuses, offering undergraduate, master's, and Ph.D. degrees. No fees are charged to students, and admission is open to all, regardless of race, religion, or economic condition.
Super-Specialty Hospitals
In 1991, Sri Sathya Sai Baba built an ultra-modern 300-bed hospital close to the university and ashram. Highly specialized surgeries, including open-heart operations and kidney transplants, are performed routinely. There is absolutely no charge to the patient for professional or hospital expenses.
About
Prashanthi Nilayam (Ashram)
Prashanthi Nilayam, a non-profit organization situated in the city of Tracy, CA, is committed to serving the citizens of the local community in meeting their basic needs, such as food, health, education, and shelter. It also strives to foster a physical environment where the citizens can thrive. Towards this end, Prashanthi Nilayam, in association with the volunteers of the Tracy Chapter of the Sri Sathya Sai International Organization (SSSIO), have been carrying out several need-based services for a long time. Tracy being an economically underserved community, also requires more urban greenery to improve the overall quality of life of its citizens. The volunteers of the Tracy chapter of SSSIO have also partnered with Prashanthi Nilayam in planting several fruit-bearing trees in the Tracy area.
Objectives
- Establish a permanent facility in Northern California, which will serve as a hub for all Sai activities, including its use by all Sai Centers, as well as for Regional, Young Adult, and National activities
- Organize and implement Service, Adoration, and Illumination activities on an ongoing basis.
- Come together to develop, implement and expand sustainable Community and Environmental service programs.
Strength in Numbers
Many members from various Sai Centers have been providing immense service to the Ashram, in multiple ways and several capacities. Our heartfelt gratitude to all of them.
In keeping with the dictum “Strength in Numbers”, it will be even more effective if members of each Center come together in groups for service. Sai Centers can take turns to be at the Ashram, to enjoy the spiritual environment, and to offer service activities such as maintenance work, and small improvement projects. Children and young adults are, in particular, lovingly encouraged to participate.
Thank you, Dear Swami.
Journey
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1997 - INITIAL START
 - 2+ Decades ago
 - ~1997 Divine Word - 'NOT NOW'
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2015 - 2017
- May 15 : Pre-world conference at Florida
- May 15 : Meeting with NJ Sarva Dharma Service Center
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2018 - 2019
- Different Properties Pursued
- Search spanned Gilroy to Sacramento
- Sincerely prayed to Swami
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2020
- March: Tracy property tourÂ
- May: Tracy Property taken out of Market
- July 5:Â Letter of Intent
- With COVID, 2020 and ongoing till now – 500+ lunch per week along with many Essentials
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2021
 - January 28: Letter of Intent 2
Our Intensified Sadhana
- 28 Gayathri, 3 Sai Gayathri, 28 Om Sri Sairam, Samastha Lokah
 - Homeless Food and Essentials Service
- Tapovanam Reading
- Implicit reliance, obedience and complete surrender at His Divine Lotus Feet
- Prayer: Swami to Lead us, Guide us, and Direct us to His Result
- March 8 : Real Estate Purchase Agreement
- June 7 : CLOSE OF ESCROW