KALYANNAGAR CONVENER

SRI SATHYA SAI SEVA ORGANISATION-SIVAM-HYDERABAD

7th of April 2009,Monday

Dear Brothers and Sisters,sairam

This is to inform all concerned that we now are nominating Sri Saikrishna as the Convener of Kalyannagar unit of the city Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation with immediate effect.

He will now take over the responsibilities of Sri Venugopal Prasad garu who has been the convener so long

This arrangement is purely on account of the request of our beloved brother Venugopalprasad garu as he expressed his inability to spare time and focus on the services at this time.

How ever he is available for all special and specific assignments as required by the organisation from time to time and members concerned are free to contact him for any such necessity all the time.

We are happy to record his valuable participation and look forward to his coming back soonest he can!

Love regards and best wishes to the incoming and outgoing office bearers and pray to our Lord for HIS blessings and guidance in all their endeavors.

Sri Saikrishna is a young and energetic computer professional and can be contacted on 9948076839 and on email: sskrishna@gmail.com

Srinivasulu

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RAG-GARBAGE PICKERS MEET SAISUDHA

On Sunday morning we had a very exciting and rewarding programme at Sai Sudha mandir in Saroornagar.We had the locality "RAG-GARBAGE PICKERS" meet organized for an exchange of thoughts,interaction chat,sharing.The concern and interests of the participants were visible and well absorbed.It is amazing to see 83 of them with their bright faces lit up when they meet us and felt the warmth and love of our Saroornagar brothers and sisters reception and care!

It was indeed very touching to learn how an young girl took to this profession when her father, their sole bread winner died all of a sudden.This family came to the city in search of livelihood and found no other way than to take up this path.Each one of them has a pathetic story to narrate! Are we not fortunate by HIS grace comparatively?

The Saroornagr members provided each one of them with a kit comprising an apron,a pair of nose mask,a pair of gloves a piece of soap and a pamphlet for distributing to the household they visit.The Pamphlet has ten points of interest for mutual benefit like how these people to be treated by the society and tips on management of the garbage ,segregation needs and on health and hygiene salient points.

The high light and the effective part of the programme is the talk of Dr.Ratnakar garu our dear Sai brother and Chairman of Global Hospitals-Hyderabad.He emphatically spoke on their social and spiritual status as an equivalent to any one in the society and no less by any standard and he said, the difference if at all exists is only in the approach.While they clean up the external situation,the educated and higher level strata has to clean up the internal garbage that comprises many unwanted and dangerous list......that is destroying the fine human relationships.

Speaking on the social evils of smoking and drinking that destroys the individuals and the family,Dr.Ratnakar explained in detail the direct damage to the GOD's given internal organs,when we abuse our body and feed them with toxins.The best part of the talk was when he showed to each of the audience the real specimens of Liver,kidney and lungs that were taken out from patients who were addicted to smoking and alcohol.The specimen clearly showed the contrast and the extensive damage that occurred and how ultimately it takes life.

In this programme our Dy commissioner GHMC Sri Rajesam was our Chief guest and was very pleased and happy that our organization is taking such valuable initiatives on environmental programmes.He has pledged his cooperation and support in any form of assistance in taking this further in to the society.On the spot he has sanctioned a cycle cart to one of the guests of this programme when his plight was narrated to him.He was happy to learn more of our service activities and intend to take part when ever called for or intimated.He wanted us to post with all the ongoing services activities of our organizations hence forth.

The Samithi Convener Sri Vasudeva Rao gave a full account of this programme and promised any kind of assistance to the guests in terms of support in health,education,training and employment needs at any time.He declared that the Sai Sudha doors are open for them.The programme ended with harathi and lunch prasadam.

I would like to call upon all our members to conduct such useful programmes with direct appeal to the needy members of the society.We need to conduct such programmes at the Hyderabad District level.We need to extend this to auto drivers,RTC drivers and the Rag-garbage pickers.Similarly we need to conduct this in every village under our SSS VIP.Dr Ratnakar extends his full support at any time we need and willing to travel in to the villages with us to conducting this kind of health and hygiene related tasks.He emphasized on the need to call all our services of this nature as a health care programme and not medical camp service or programme.We need to focus more on prevention than cure!

While examining the nose mask that is given to our guests,Dr.Ratnakar suggested and wanted us to explore procuring masks that are made of tissue paper so that it can be used once and discarded, rather than managing a cotton piece that gets dirty and is germs prone.I request all our members to at once be in search of this product please!I also appeal through this opportunity,our organization hence froth stop using plastic based materials such as carry bags,shopping bags etc,we suggest cloth bags or news paper bags instead.We have a responsibility to show our love and gratitude to our mother earth please!(and should always begin now!)The Dy commissioner-GHMC is also keen to buy in bulk from any facility that comes up with such product.(nose masks)

Dear Brothers and sisters,please read the content of this report carefully and work towards serious implementation.I appreciate and congratulate the entire team of Sai Sudha in making this possible with His immense grace and love for all of us!

Love,regards and thanks for your patience!

Hyderabad Saroornagar samithi Convenor's Report

By the Grace of our Beloved Bhagawan we at Saroornagar Samithi Celebrated the 8th Anniversary of our Mandir SRI SATHYA SAI SEVA SUDHA.The Programme started with Nagara Sankeertana at 5.00 A.M. followed by Varalaxmi Vrathams by our Mahila Vibhag, 57 Mahilas got the opportunity to participate in the pooja at 10.00 A.M.

Gents Sevadal and youth got the opportunity to do Narayana Seva at Leprosy Colony at Hayathnagar and also at Aleti Home, Abdullapurmet where about 55 Mentally retarted men and women were served delicious Bhagawans Prasadam after Bhajan. 250 Narayanas were fed Swamis Prasadam after Bhajan and a Message by our Sai Brother. 23 Amrutha Kalasams were also distributed to the needy Narayanas and they were given Medicines on their request used for the Loprosy Narayanas. The Programme started at around 1.00 P.M. and ended around 3.00P.M.

Simultaneously Narayanas were fed at the Saroornagar Mandir also. The evening programme started at 4.45P.M. with the Pallaki Seva.At 6.00 P.M. after the Jyothi Prajwalana by our Dist. President Sri H.Srinivasulu Garu and Guest Speaker Sri Kota Siva Kumar Garu, the programme started with Kuchipudi Dance by Kum. Sri Vidya, who presented two items, Brahmanjali Dance and Akhilandeswari Dance. Both are well appreciated by the devotees.

After Samithi Convenors Welcome address, Sri Sai Prasad presented the annual report of the Activities done during the last one year briefly followed by Spiritual Discourse by Sri Kota Siva Kumar on Swamis 4F Principles was very well taken by the crowd of devotees.Follow the Master, Face the Challenge, Fight the Devil and Finish the Game is the essence of 4 F"s. Later our Dist. President gave 9 Amrutha Kalasams to the Narayanas whose houses were submerged in the recent rains in Hyderabad. Even on the day of our Anniversary, the houses were flooded with water.

Later our District President gave his Message and also declared that we will be going ahead with Water Filter Installation at our SSSVIP Village Cheepununtala , taking inspiration from the 4Fs Principle to Finish the Game. He gave an inspiring message to all the devotees as far as the SSSVIP Village is concerned. The Programme ended after Vote of Thanks and Harathi by our DP Garu.By the Grace and Blessings of our Beloved Bhagawan everything went on well and we had a good day of Spiritual, cultural and Service Activities.

Nacharam samithi visit to Parthi - Report of Samithi Convenor

Under the auspices of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samithi – Nacharam, a total number of 500 Sai Devotees comprising 300 ladies and 200 gents undertook a pilgrimage to Prasanthinilayam for Darshan of our beloved Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba varu. Yeswantpoor Express left Kachiguda station at 9.15 pm on 25th July and reached Prasanthinilaym station at about 7 am on 26th.The Samithi Seva Dal members took every care to see that the devotees were comfortable in all respects and everybody got berth in the train with the blessings of Bhagawan.

The devotees were warmly received by our advanced party sevadal members at Prasanthinilayam Railway Station and were accommodated in 8 buses. The buses carrying the devotees left for Prasanthinilayam – the abode of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba varu and were comfortably accommodated in the allotted sheds.The special feature of this group is that 50 of the devotees were from Venkatapuram village, where a De-Fluoridation water plant was commissioned in April,bringing very much needed relief to the villagers by providing pure un-contaminated safe drinking water for their daily use. With us 35 mentally retarded children also travel led and participated. In fact these children also presented a cultural programme at Sivam on Guru Poornima day/celebrations on 18th of July 2008.

The men and mahila devotees, wore maroon scarfs and were seated in Sai-Kulwant Hall in specially allotted blocks. Bhagawan gave darshan on 26th at 5.40 pm. Mahila devotees had the full darshan of Bhagavan on the evening and all have enjoyed a long Bhajan programme. Their joy knew no bounds. Bhagawan gave darshan on 27th at 9.15 am. This time also mahila devotees had the full darshan. On 27th after-noon Bhagawan gave darshan at 4.40 pm and this time the men devotees also had the full darshan of Bhagawan.

Bhagawan came to the men devotees block in the car chair and showered His blessings. The album containing the photo-pictures – right from the foundation stone laying ceremony to the inauguration of the De-Fluoridation plant by Sri R.V.Chandravadan, IAS and the District President Sri H.Srinivasulu garu at Venkatapuram village was shown to Bhagawan. Swami showed keen interest, spent some time in going through these photo-pictures and expressed His satisfaction at the work being carried out by Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samithi, Nacharam, Hyderabad. “Chaala Santhosham” “Ila Manchi Karyakramaalu Cheyandi” annaru. Swamy was briefed by Sri B.Narayana, Convenor, Sri Venkatesh, and Sri Rambabu Garu. Bhagawan was told that due to His blessings only the De-Fluoridation plant work could be completed in just 28 days !.

The devotees were very fortunate, that Swami personally took all the letters submitted by the devotees. Bhagawan gave Pada Namaskaram to a few devotees to those who are sitting in front row as well. Devotees were full with joy that knew no bounds. After this happy and enjoyable darshan of Bhagawan, the devotees returned to Prasanthinilayam Rly Station at about 6.30 pm on their way to Hyderabad. With Bhagawan grace, all 500 devotees got the berths in return journey with food served on the train to all the devotees by the Seva Dal Members who took meticulous care. The Samithi also distributed Swamy Prasadam and pocket size calendars to each of the devotees as momentous. The devotees returned to Hyderabad with renewed energy.

It was a memorable visit to Bhagavan’s abode.

Jai Sairam.

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT - SWAMI'S GRACE

Report of the Convener Mehadipatnam Samithi

By the Grace of Bhagawan Sree Satya Sai Baba Varu the activity of traffic management was conducted successfully. This time it was an experience of our Faith in Swami and our commitment to complete the activity successfully, when planning and intentions was passed on to Him. We were just 8 at 10am,we thought that we should wind up. We just told Swami, that is all we can do and we don't know how to go with just 9 of them not even 10.

We called the Traffic CI to say that we were only 8, when he asked us to come immediately to Rethibowli.. .. We prayed to Swami, did SAIGAYATRI and started-2 more joined and we were 11. We went to the Site...it was like Kurukshetra with heavy traffic on all sides. We decided that we shall do on 2 sides with the available team and the Traffic CI agreed for that.

That's all! we did not even know the time and it was 12:30,after starting the activity from 10:30am. We really enjoyed, why not?? when Swami was there with us all the time! Many people queried who we were and why we were doing?, some waived their hands with smiles as a mark of acknowledgement of our service, from their cars, bikes etc. Some appreciated, some took photographs too......but our team was totally engaged in the activity.

This time two of our volunteers also guided the Left side traffic movement, in addition to regulating traffic as per the Traffic cop's directions. The Traffic in charge asked, why we don't get the Press for publicity when we are doing so much,we said that we were doing service, our BABA does not like publicity.

With the support of all from other samithies especially, the conveners of Koti, Kalyan nagar and Ameerpet, the activity of Mehdipatnam samithi has become Our Satya sai samithi's activity.We am thankful to Swami for this.

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT BY HYD SSSSO

You will recognize that our traffic management team at certain important junctions in the city has taken off to a brilliant start at Mehadipatnam too! You will recall, we had a three week successful programme at Dilshuknagar earlier in June and now here! Our 21 strong youngsters managed this after several training and theory sessions and notes taking.

The police department and the public appreciation has been enormous and very encouraging.Our role is of course to pave a way and show this can be done! This is our first phase road show and we have another 10 different programmes to go and of course one after the other.
We want to keep you in suspense as to what it is for the moment? It is heartening to see how the public and the police wants this programme to go on.... For us it is Swami's guidance and love that keeps us going!

Hats off to our Dilshuknagar and Mehadipatnam boys and elders for this venture. Dear Readers please see the report of these boys ,given below and the pictures taken by our Koti samithi convener Sri PV.Sastry garu.The pictures actually speak! Hope you have enjoyed and would like to join us the next saturday at the same place and at same time!

Report of the Koti Samithi Convenor

SAIRAM

By the Grace of Bhagawan Sri Satya Sai Baba,the Traffic management activity happenned successfully,for first time at Mehdipatnam. We have done the activity from 10 am to 12noon on saturday 21st june. 21 members including youth,young and elders have participated in this activity. We have done at Mehdipatnam X roads (near meraj hotel) as per the CI directions. The response from public was promising.

Many of them asked,who we are? what we are doing,why we are doing??why the traffic police are not like this?when you are doing this,why the traffic police are collecting the challans? some one suggested that there will be no traffic jam if vehicles parked wrongly are cleared.Some elders even blessed us for taking up such activity. Our answers for some were We are from Satya sai organisation. We are trying to support the Traffic police. To serve our own people, To bring traffic awareness.

We are happy doing this activity. 2 people from the public also showed interest.Among them one person who was physically handicapped joined us. Sri PV.Sastry along with 2 members from koti samithi also participated in this activity.It could have been incomplete with out the support of sastry garu,who has captured the entire activity effectively with his lens. With swami's grace we would like to continue this for some more time with more support and better suggestions from all the elders and youth.

VISIT TO SAROORNAGAR SAMITHI

In our journey to Samithis,our Saroornagar visit was really rewarding as we came across several innovative and creative ideas that are being practiced at this place. I must take this opportunity to let you all know how hard it has been to the senior members earlier in the office to work out to acquire this piece of land. Then construct the Mandir against very tough conditions of gathering resources. Then come up with an outstanding structure that will be there for generation to come and see!

It is historic now and incidentally all the foundations are always below the ground and we may not be able see them,but can feel them.This is a classic example as to how Bhagawan utilizes HIS instruments appropriately at the right time in right measure. We congratulate Sri Dayanand and his team members who have spent their Divine time in realizing this dream of Sai Sudha.I am aware that this has been the team work of a number of souls who are sitting in the audience here to night! Swami's blessings to all!

In the past and now this place is witness to many miracles and special services like the Yagnas,camp for the Auto men,Camp for pregnant women,camps for village children,tuition's for college drop outs,medical camps,classes for Indian culture and spirituality and center for Balavikas. Production of skits for Radio Sai,Production of village folk songs for Radio Sai broadcast,classes for meditation, Veda chanting,Bhajan singing. And now computer classes, spoken English and call center training for 40 boys! Amazing is it not?

I also recall that Swami's senior devotees from prasanthinilayam like Prof Anilkumar,Sri Ramana rao,Sri Chiranjeevi rao,Sri Paramahamsa visited this place a number of times.Our past President Dr.G.Narasing Rao had special love for this place and almost for every function he was here. Incidentally,I recall the samithi participation in village services in plenty and provided educational (Bus loads) and medical service and even water systems to a village.We witnessed Sri Narasimhareddy's team cooking feats and feasts. I recognize this samithi has introduced the ceiling on desires programme in an innovative fashion and I learn that it is working beautifully.

The voluntary contribution of rice in every home very regularly is outstanding example and at the same time funds flow voluntarily too is unique.Members put them in a an envelope and place at the lotus feet in a box kept at separate place with reverence and love. Members would be interested to know the first De-Fluoridation plant work in Bahadurpet was supervised by this samithi.

The DJP Boys residence and management was also undertaken by the Saroornagar members by the Divine guidance and kind courtesy of Sri V.V.Rao and family /Dr.J.V.Rao/Dr Shakunthala garu /Sri Vausudeava Rao and host of other Divine souls joined together. It is this spirit that has made us propose to our dear Swam in March,another extension,expansion of DJP membership and now consequently we are in the process of construction of a residence hostel for 30 more boys at Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vihar at a cost of Rs 48 lakhs.

Saroornagar Samithi came forward to organize and supervise the construction. The present DJP strength is 9 and the students are performing extremely well in all directions by shear will, Divine grace and efforts of the management. I learn from the reports that along with the other group of SAMITHI's (Malakpet,Vanasthalipuram,Alkapuri) the SSS VIP work at Chipunoothala is progressing extremely well with innovative ideas.

The evening programme started with the reading out of the service report by Sri Vasudeva rao the convener and then our DSC, Sri Ramana Reddy providing the purpose and meaning of this samithi meet to night. Dr.Krishna Kumar briefed on the SSS VIP basics and progress on Agro services.Sri PC.Sastry briefed the audience on the need of sevadal at sivam,in villages with particular reference to prasanthinilayam

His emphasis was on the core group requirement for Swami's residence and other security sensitive zones.He elaborated on the expectation of the ashram authorities on physical attributes desirable for such services in terms of alertness,intelligence,robust physical fitness,handsome appearance and appropriate height.

The DP at length explained to the audience some fundamentals that all members ought to know whether or not in the organization for their own better living and progress in the spiritual life.
They should know that they are here by HIS shear will and consent.They should have belief in GOD.They should believe in the existence of Divinity and faith.Finally they should obey the commands of HIS will and follow what he says at all times and circumstances.

The DP emphatically stressed the point that we are the chosen lot, for mearly squaring our own accumulated bad karma with good one.This is possible only by participating in services granted to us by Bhagawan,through which we can do some good work and service to the needy. He emphasized the need to realize that we need to judge ourselves but never ever others, nor waste our time in preaching to others or attempting to change others.It is important that we attempt change ourselves first before we do any thing.

He described the universal aspect of the Divinity and as to how we need to think in those lines for better approach to life and society as such. The DP at length described the SSS VIP concept as designed by our Swami and the organization.He has provided simple procedure as to how one can enjoy the programme with out a thought of burden for him and the family.

He wanted all members of the SSSO to enjoy this programme now and for coming three years.He wanted every samithi to spend 5 hours per week for general work related to door to door visit and 2 hours for Balavikas per month on a trip. All the group samithis must sit down and plan a designated service chart for this work.

While answering questions he has provided guidelines for operating balavikas and clarified the various communication channels available to know what is going on day to day in the organization.They were questions from audience on discipline at PN and negative behavior of some of the members there towards sevadal.They opine that this is one reason why people are not opting or encouraged to go over there!

While DP agreed with them on certain aspects,he wanted us to realize there is no definite reason for this to happen as explained at the out set.He said that there are certain things that we do not have control and some we have control.We can be concerned on controls we have with us only? We must believe on the purpose of going there on HIS call, and leave the rest to HIS will.Father knows best!

On the question of of arrangement for a five day duties,the DP has said that already such arrangement is in existence,but then members have to organize their partners and see that they respond and appear in time to relieve. He wanted all saroornagar members to go round the service projects executed by the Hyderabad SSSO and see for themselves the kind of Divine opportunities we all had so long.

The DP has provided the various ways by which we can enroll youth and new members in to the organization.He has given several examples why they do not get new members?
Finally the DP wanted Saroornagr to be very unique and classic model of a samithi in the city by continuing the services and high standards set by themselves with HIS blessings.

He wanted them to show case the villages undertaken as classic examples of love in action and expect the villagers to vouch for themselves good and God's work done by us when ever organization elders visit the place to see what is happening there? Members felt that they can achieve it in course of an year or so! Sri Vishnu Vardhan in his talk wanted a water filterationplant at Cheepunoothala and the DP has approved installation ,and proposed another water analysis test. Sri Vishnuvardhan and Vasudeva rao and read out a pledge for the audience to join in unison. The youth coordinator concluded with thnaks giving to the members.

It has been a memorable and rewarding evening for all of us to be here to night

VISIT TO MALLAPUR SAMITHI-SATURDAY

We continued our journey through the Samithi's after some gap.This is on account of various priorities of other activities.We were in Mallapur Samithi on Saturday the 14th of June 2008 and had the opportunity to meet and interact with some of the seniors and juniors of the Samithi.

We had an enchanting bhajan to begin with and then the session. Dr.Krishnakumar spoke on the importance of sadhana and the focus of the SSS VIP,while Sri Ramana Reddy provided the purpose of the meet and aims and objectives of the session. Sri PC Sastry garu high lighted the need of the services at Hyderabad and at Prasanthi with special reference to the core group needs in terms of qualifications and physical attributes of the group candidates.He emphasized on the Swami 's residential security needs in particular.

The DP expressed his satisfaction on the progress and achievement of the Samithi in all related service fronts, with special reference to Matha Sisu services in the villages. The DP at the out set provided the basic concept one need to know whether or not in the organization for a better and happy living. This includes concept of Divinity,and our realization that services are basically for our own up liftment and good.This is designed by Swami to nullify the bad Karma with good one that would accumulate while in service to the needy in the society.

The DP has emphasised on the need to avoid, judging others and making attempts to change others.He stressed on the need to judge ourselves and make an attempt to change our thinking and approach rather than wasting our whole life, attempting to preach others as to what they should be doing? He also emphasized on the need to see SWAMI in universal from and concept and not limit to this form and name alone.This would enhance our Vinson and would help in our expansion and broad thinking.

The DP fully explained the SSS VIP concept and how one should be participating with at least one group of samithi members once in a month for at least 4/5 hours. The DP has provided comprehensive plans of the organization and communication that are available and the expectation of the organization. He has requested for participation of all members and also other group samithi's along with them whether or not they are contributing in any form.The whole concept of the SSS VIP is tolerance and unity and working together.

The meeting ended at 9.30 pm and were happy at the end of the day to see many quarries answered.

New Convenor Vanasthalipuram

Dear Brothers and sisters , Sairam

This is to intimate that with immediate effect our brother Sri T.Subramaniam garu is nominated as convener for Vansthalipuram samithi in place of Sri K.Krishnakumar garu.This was necessitated on account of Sri Krishnakumars humble request based on his non availability quite often at home on account of his traveling assignment frequently. This is adding to his conscious approach to lead the team to his satisfaction.

During his short tenure we recognize and record his invaluable support and appreciate his time and services to the organization.We are releasing him from the office only with his promise to accept and discharge all assignments given now and then or whenever!

At this time we request all concerned to fully support the new fresh incumbent Sri Subramaniam garu to discharge the duties at HIS lotus feet with the whole hearted assistance from all of us together.

With Prayers to our Swami for HIS grace and guidance to our brother Subramaniam and all of us.

Visit to the Bowenpally Unit – 16 May 08

Like we programmed we were at Bowenpally unit of our city SSSO last evening. We had a bhajan session to begin with followed by a briefing by our city service coordinator Sri Ramana Reddy on the concept of the meet.

Sri PC.Sastry garu gave an account of Prasanthi Nilayam core wing needs and the eligibility criteria.The DP explained the need to learn and follow the fundamental concept of the teachings of the Avatar and faith in His Divinity as this should form the basis for all our behavior and existence.This is a factor that determines ones happiness or otherwise!

He invited questions from ladies and gents in the audience.As usual it was rather slow and hesitant to begin with but slowly it picked up and opened up!The DP answered them in his talk in general and in specifics as required.The principle of action and reaction related Karma theory was explained to drive the point.

It was observed that devotees were not well informed about what is happening in the Organisation and are absorbed in their routine services such as bhajans,Nagarasankirthan , Narayana seva,medical service etc.The DP described in detail the SSSVIP concept step by step and also gave clear working procedure as to how each samithi/group has to plan in a manner that is not burdensome and at the same time enjoyable.Those interested could learn more about the same by simply referring to several mails sent to the members since January this year

He wanted each group to serve for 5 hrs on a particular Sunday of their choice in a month.Similarly the Balavikas gurus can be in a village for hardly 2 hrs on a Sunday.When we have options of four groups it is very comfortable to serve every Sunday in the coming three years.The DP also gave guide lines as to how to attract and encourage newcomers and the youth members into the Organization.

Here too we were informed by the ladies that they have very little idea on what is going on and are not clear as to where and how to begin?We have informed They were told that the Mahila incharge of the city would be briefed about their requirements and and they will hear from her soonest.

Visit to the Marredpalli Samithi – 16th May 08

We were there promptly as promised with our Maredpalli brothers and sisters.We were delighted to see the gathering.Once again a nice bhajan session and a great feeling of peace and joy!

This place has memorable history where we had senior Hyderabad members like Sri Utchil Anand, Sri Purushottam. Smt Malathi Mami,Subramaaniam uncle,Mudaliar and late Sri Patnaick were at their best with Swami visiting their homes many times in the late 1960's.At that time it was known asSecunderabad zone.

Not many would know that this unit has a nice recently acquired mandir/service center exclusively for their use gifted by a very senior devotee by name Sri Venkateswar Rao Naidu a former Judge of the High Court.This is in picket area in Jyothi colony near the AOC Kirki gate adjacent road. This place has a nice Bhajan hall and an ante room for a reading and library facility with books neatly stacked.75 year old Sri Naidu was there during the visit and we had some good exchange of views of the olden days with him.How many of us can do what Sri Naidu has done that in these real estate ruling days?

It was a special occasion and honor for us to have Dr.Ramachandra Reddy our state trust member in the audience.At the outset Sri Ramana Reddy our District Seva Dal Convenor, explained the purpose and mission of this meeting and Sri PC Sastry garu appealed for the core group needs of Prasanthi Nilayam services.

Here the question and answer session had a slight peculiarity, in the sense that every question also seemed to be have the answer as well.This shows that we also know the reasons for our failures.Some times this shows up as our own mental block, apprehensions,dwindling interest and life circumstances, lack of self motivation, communication, discontinuity in attendance,always expecting some one to lead us,or tell us what to do ? And we often project these causes, as the work of some outsider's interference! It is all in you?

The DP discussed all the projected issues and wanted all of us to focus on our understanding the concept of Divinity,the emphasis on our own individual roles and the concept of service which is absolutely essential for our own sake! This is the only way Bhagawan wanted and the only way we can see HIM and enjoy our role or a given role.He further ,wanted all members whether or not in the organization, to participate in the service of the SSSVIP.

He wanted all the Samithi members to design a time table and follow the same.This would be less burdensome and more enjoyable.He appealed to the Mahilas to participate in all the Organisational programmes with the consent and directions from the mahiladal coordinator.He also laid stress on focussing and concentrating on utilising all the men,material and financial resources twaords the integrated programmes as directed by the Organization , without stopping the existing services in the city.

He wanted every center to become an information and training center in the city.This is how we should provide a push and impetus to the youth of the present day.This is the way to have newer people in the organization. Seniors should give way to newer members by providing responsibilities and opportunities.The conveners were asked to put up information on notice boards in every centers.