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Region 1 Savanne - Mauritius Volume 3 - Issue 4 - 2015

OUR VISION

To drive Devotees to live according

to the teachings of BHAGAWAN SRI

SATHYA SAI

BABA

OUR MISSION

To SURRENDER and to DEVELOP

FRIENDSHIP

with SAI

OUR GOAL

To consolidate the SAI FAMILY by developing a SAI

CULTURE

OUR OBJECTIVE

To create opportunities for

the SPIRITUAL UPLIFTMENT of

devotees

MESSAGE OF THE LORD

WHAT SHOULD WE TRULY LEARN? - Page 2

DEVOTEE’S CORNER

MY SPIRITUAL JOURNEY TO PRASANTHI - Page 3

CHINNA KATHA

ALI’S PRAYER - Page 4

SPIRITUAL GAME

LIFE OF SATHYA SAI BABA - Page 5

PAST EVENTS - Page 6 - 9

PAST EVENTS (PART II)

10TH WORLD CONFERENCE - 0

REGIONAL OPERATIONS STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK

SRI SATHYA SAI ON YOGA AND MEDITATION - Page 11-14

DEVOTEE’S CORNER (PART II) - Page 14

INVITATION

ANNUAL MEGA BLOOD DONATION - Page 14

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Echoes from Region 1 Savanne - Sai Newsletter

Volume 3 - Issue 4 - 2015

E ducation is defined as the process involving

gaining of knowledge and becoming educated.

Years ago in ancient Greece, Sokotis said education

is about expressing what is already within the

student. Likewise, this parallels Swami’s definition

of Educare which dates back in time to the Latin

word Educere (pronounced educaré) to bring out

from within. Spiritual

education originates from

our heart and can be shared

with others. Educare is

latent and pertains to the

human heart.

Bhagawan Baba did not

have a mission statement

when He declared himself as

an Avatar. Instead, He

began the new role with a

melodious bhajan titled

Manasa Bhajare Guru

Charanam. Since Atma

equals God and the whole of

creation came from the

Atma, then both God and

nature are within each one of us. Spiritual

knowledge and knowledge about nature is already

latent within us waiting to be expressed.

We can see

that babies

learn by

absorbing

and

observing.

Nature is

observed by using senses. Assisted informal

learning is seen by a child who accompanies the

mother. Education is imparted by the mother. The

mother assists the child in order to bring out the

latent capabilities required for the child to

blossom.

In early life, Swami says, every child learns first

from the mother. Later, the

father enrols the child in

school where the teacher

takes over. The knowledge

you gain from nature must

be connected to the creator

or the Atma within so that

the knowledge is put to

proper use. God’s presence

within each one of us means

that spiritual knowledge is

already within the individual.

Spiritual ignorance (Agyana)

can prevent wisdom from

manifesting itself. Thus, the

Guru enlightens the student

or disciple on spiritual

cleansing procedures.

The duty of the Guru is to help the student or

disciple remove Agyana. God as Guru is different

from all worldly Gurus. The presence of the avatar

enables man to purify himself and also light the

lamp within. Swami’s divine presence, proximity

and genuine smile fills many hearts with love that

no Guru on earth can accomplish. Only the Avatar

can light the lamp of love within us. The Avatar

motivates us to engage in bhajans and above all,

express pure love.

Help Ever Hurt Never

THE END OF WISDOM IS

FREEDOM.

THE END OF CULTURE IS

PERFECTION.

THE END OF KNOWLEDGE IS

LOVE.

THE END OF EDUCATION IS

CHARACTER

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Love All Serve All

I t was my 6th visit to Puttaparthi and 2nd family trip. It was already planned as I had to attend the

convocation ceremony of my elder daughter, Pooja Ghoora at Prashanti Nilayam. I reached there on the

18th of November and the crowd was overwhelming as if when Baba was physically present. All went

smoothly and I really enjoyed the spiritual atmosphere prevailing there. Staying at Prasanthi, I didn’t

realise about time, date and day. I totally forgot about the routine chores which I usually do in Mauritius.

It’s really Heaven on Earth. I was so engrossed in the blissful atmosphere of Prasanthi that it was hard to

leave it and go. I was somewhat disappointed when I had to leave for Mumbai then Shirdi after the 2

weeks spent there. Usually when I go to Puttaparthi , it would be my last destination but this time it was

not the case. After Darshan at Shirdi , I had to join a Mauritian group which was on a tour in India then

eventually home. The day I had to leave for Mumbai, I prayed to Swami to just take care of my trip

because as usual I wanted to go home straight away from Puttaparthi fully recharged .

After 3 days spent at Shirdi and Mumbai, I really don’t know how I landed in Puttaparthi again. May be

Swami wanted it this way. I stayed 10 more days there. I really thank Swami for giving me another

opportunity to come to His abode. And again it was so blissful. As usual, before leaving, I asked Swami to

give us permission to do so and in my mind I was wondering how would I know if Swami is responding?

That day, after lunch I went in the

room for packing and rested for a

while with this thought still in my

mind. When I got up, I went

downstairs and I generally do

pranams to Swami before leaving

our accommodation block. To my

surprise, on Swami's picture kept on

the ground floor altar, vibhuti was

manifested! So my doubt was

cleared that Baba does respond to

our prayers. Swami knows what’s in

our mind. If we ask Him with a pure heart, He will eventually listen to us.

Jai Sai Ram

Sister Sandya Ghoora

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Service to Man is Service to GOD

A painter by profession, Ali was a very religious man. He could

miss out on anything, but not his Namaaz. He was at the mosque

each day at the appointed hour. He always said that his life was

devoted to Allah and it would not be completed until he had offered

his prayers. Everyone could miss their prayers sometimes, but not Ali.

In fact since he was always in time, he would get the same place to sit

and pray. Those who visited the mosque frequently considered the

place ‘reserved for Ali’. Even if they came early, they would leave it

for him. This went on from day to day and month to month. Twenty years went by. Everyone was impressed

with Ali’s regularity and dedication. When they spoke of Ali, they always said that he was a true son of Allah.

Nobody could be as devoted as he was.

One day as he sat down in the mosque ready to pray along with hundreds of devotees, suddenly a celestial

voice spoke: “Ali, you have been offering prayers for twenty years. None of them

have been accepted by Allah”. The voice was loud and clear and everybody heard

it. People were shocked. Here was a man so dedicated to Allah, yet after twenty

long years all his prayers were rebuffed. Where did they, who offered prayers

occasionally, stand? If Ali’s prayers were rejected, surely they stood no chance. All

the devotees felt sorry for Ali. If he had heard the celestial voice, he would die of

shock.

Everybody’s gaze was now shifted to Ali. They felt he would be weeping in

remorse. But much to their surprise, Ali was dancing with happiness and

repeatedly saying: “Thank you, Allah! Thank you, Allah!” Surely he had gone mad because of the shock,

everybody thought. Not wanting to disturb him, they let him dance. In a few minutes when he stopped, they

were shocked to see great happiness on his face. There was not the slightest resentment that his prayers

were not accepted.

“Aren’t you sorry that your prayers were rejected Ali?” one of them asked. “What are you so happy about?”.

“So what if my prayers have not been accepted?” Ali said humbly. “I never asked for anything in particular. I

am happy that my prayers reached heaven. At least there is somebody who is recording my prayers for the

past twenty years”.

“Ali is a true devotee”, an elderly devotee said. “He is a content man. He does not pray to ask God for

anything. His prayers are in gratitude. He is grateful for the happiness God has given him. It is this happiness

that sustains his devotion to God. The celestial voice

simply tried to test his devotion and Ali has passed

most honourably”.

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Find below some of the events in the life of Sathya Sai Baba, listed in random order. Arrange the

events in chronological order.

1. Birth of Baby Sathya

2. Performance of Satyanarayana puja by Easwaramma

3. Resounding of musical instruments in the house of Pedda Venkappa Raju

4. Building of temple of Sathyabhama by Sri Kondama Raju

5. Sathya became the Guru of all children earning the nickname ‘Brahmajnani”

6. Schooling at Uravakonda

7. Sathya performing the acrobatics of dancer Rishyendramani

8. Formation of Pandhari Bhajan Group

9. Schooling at Kamalapura

10. Sathya joining the scout camp at Pushpagiri

11. Exorcism performed on Sathya

12. Revelation by Sathya, “I am Sai Baba”

13. “Cheppinattu Chesthara” – a play written by Sathya

14. Sathya aids in tracing out the lost horse of a muslim gentleman.

15. Day of declaration – “I do not belong to you; Maya is gone; My Bhaktas are calling me.”

16. Sathya residing in the house of Karnam Subamma

17. Sathya leading the Bhajan “Manasa bhajare guru charanam”

18. Darshan of Sathya in the temple of lord Virupaksha

God is Love, Peace & Strength

NOTES:

Answers will be available in the next issue.

All SSE students are encouraged to participate in the Spiritual Game. The answers should be sent to the

Regional Education Coordinator, Sr. Sandya Ghoora or the Regional Committee of Savanne, by latest 15

January 2016. A draw will be carried out during the next Regional activity to determine the winner.

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God is All Names & All Forms

REGIONAL AKHANDA BHAJAN 2015

This year, the Regional Akhanda Bhajan was held at the Sathya Sai Centre of Tyack from Saturday 14

November 2015 to Sunday 15 November 2015. Vedic chanting started on Saturday at 17:30hrs and

Swami’s Divine presence could be felt during the event.

Continued on Page 7

REGIONAL SWAMI’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

The 90th Birth anniversary of our Beloved Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba was celebrated at Regional Level

on the 05th of December 2015 at the Sathya Sai Centre of Tyack. The Golden Era of Pure Love was

depicted through plays and stories by Balvikas students and Young Adults.

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Bliss is God; Be in Bliss

Continued on Page 10

DURGA POOJA - SATHYA SAI CENTRE OF TYACK

Navratri was celebrated at the seat of the center, and every day was dedicated to a specific deity of Durga. Daily

speeches were offered on the 9 different forms of Goddess Durga. Saraswati Pooja was held on Sunday 18th

October 2015 for the students. Prayers were performed by guru Sanjivi Manikam.

Continued on Page 8

Continued from Page 6

DURGA POOJA - SATHYA SAI CENTRE OF SURINAM

Durga Pooja was celebrated at the centre from 13th to 21st October 2015 & Visarjan was held on the 10th day. Daily

kathas depicted the 9 forms of Durga Maa, including the associated colour, vaahan and weapons. Saraswati Pooja,

Kanya Pooja and Poornahuti were also included in the 10-day programme.

REGIONAL CHRISTMAS SEVA 2015

For the 3rd year running, the Regional Seva for Christmas was held on 25th December 2015 at the J.Nehru

Hospital, Rose-Belle and at the Belle Vue Ashram in Chemin Grenier. The patients were gifted a token of

love. We visited several wards, including the paediatric and maternity. At the Ashram, a Christmas carol

was performed, followed by distribution of gifts.

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Food is God; Do Not Waste


Continued on Page 9

BLOOD DONATION - SATHYA SAI GROUP OF SOUILLAC

The Sathya Sai Group of Souillac held its annual blood donation on the 18th of October 2015. On that day

94 pints of Liquid Love was collected.

SWAMI’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

All centres/groups celebrated the 90th Birth Anniversary of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba on the 23rd November

2015. The 90 Years of Sathya Sai - Golden Era of Pure Love was celebrated in fanfare. Every centre/group

organised special programme in the evening, where Balvikas students and young adults performed.

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Discipline is the Mark of Intelligent Living

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION - SATHYA SAI CENTRE OF SURINAM

Christmas was celebrated by the centre on the 24th of December 2015 at the Mercy Home of Surinam. Christmas

carols were performed. Santa Claus marked his presence through a token of love to all the residents.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION - SATHYA SAI CENTRE OF TYACK

The programme was scheduled for 24th December 2015. The Balvikas students beautifully staged a special

Christmas programme comprising of Christmas songs, plays, Christmas choir, dances & poems.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION - SATHYA SAI

CENTRE OF CHEMIN GRENIER

Christmas was celebrated on the 19th of

December 2015 at the centre. Gifts were

distributed on that day. Christmas carols

were also sung.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION - SATHYA SAI

GROUP OF SOUILLAC

On 25th December 2015,

the group celebrated the

birth of Jesus Christ

through Christmas carols.

Continued from Page 8 RENOVATION OF SATHYA SAI CENTRE OF TYACK

Headquartering most activities and meetings of Region 1, the regional committee unanimously approved and

financed the relooking of the centre for Akhanda Bhajan celebrations. Devotees, well wishers and the

neighbourhood all joined hands to complete the tasks prior to the 14th November 2015.

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Learn to Adapt, Adjust & Accommodate

I n 2012, when I was at

His Divine Lotus Feet, I never

imagine that in His formless

state, the Omniscient Lord

will be more Loving and

Compassionate. Granting admission to Manjula in His

University has crystallized our being in His Darbar for the

graduation ceremony. Thus, we were invited to His 90th

birthday, alongside to be part and parcel of this big event:

World Conference, which is held every five years.

A dedicated team led by our brothers and sisters from South

Africa together with their Mauritian counterparts completed

the Registration formalities, distributing accommodation and

the Conference pack. In the first instance, the invisible

Director of the events gave His blessings for the event by

vibhuti materializing on a calendar in room A 22 of N7. The

good planning spared the delegates the hassle of wasting

time. As usual, the Holy Father has taken care of His children

by providing free food as from 15th of Nov till the 24th, from

breakfast to dinner. His Love for His children is boundless.

On 24th of Nov 2015, the Mauritian team which was ascribed

the responsibility of registering the attendance using the same

methodology of the PWC, had a last fine tuning exercise led

by Brother Sham under the scrutiny of Brother Nitish Mankoo.

A palpable tension was there due to the importance of the

event and the divine personalities attending. But when you

surrender at His Lotus Feet, He does it all finely to give joy to

His Beloved children.

On 25th Dec, we were up on our feet at 5 am and left North 7

block by bus to the Auditorium of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute

of Higher Learning. The day started with auspiciousness with

surrender prayer to the Lord to make us worthy instruments.

As from 7 am, the delegates stated to converge to the venue.

The registration process started well and some of the

delegates were flabbergasted by the use to such a technology

to monitor attendance. Some even envisaged to take back

home this method to improve the professional image of the

Organisation. However, everything didn’t unfold as per plan.

Brother Nitish Mankoo had to attend these petty mishaps and

mended things accordingly.

The first exercise instilled confidence in the whole team and

was much appreciated. After lunch the same exercise was

carried out and was pursued on the following two days.

Out of 900 registered delegates, about 750 were in

attendance on the first day. Several high calibres speakers

addressed the delegates, just to mention a few: Revered Br N.

Reddy, International Chairman, Brother Suresh Govind,

National Youth Coordinators of UK, Australia ….

After the introductory addresses in the morning, workshops

were held in the International Indoor Stadium, which is a

masterpiece of architecture for a spiritual based service

Organisation. Every minute detail was taken into

consideration to make the event memorable. The breakfast

and lunch were nice and tasty. The Conference concluded

with expose of personal experiences from devotees

worldwide. From this exercise, we can gauged the impact and

influence Swami had o a global level to raise man to the

Divine.

The broad lines of the Resolutions were spelt out in the Sai

Koolwant Hall during evening Darshan on the 27th of Dec.

Once more, the Loving Father gave us dinner for the three

days of the conference at the Western canteen. What a

heavenly time in His Darbar.

Dear Lord, words cannot express our Gratitude to showering

so much Love on all of us. On their behalf and all our Brothers

and Sisters in Mauritius, we tell you in unison a big: THANK

YOU SWAMI – WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH.

Awaiting to be at your Darbar for YOUTH FESTIVAL in July

2016.

Jai Sai Ram

Brother Pravine Ghoora

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P ractice of Yoga helps for the slow and regulated

respiration. To achieve this, the sages of earlier years

lived in the forests. They went to forests for no other

reason than to achieve purity of speech and control of

senses. How was their practice of meditation? The first

component is Dharana (keeping the mind steady,

concentrating the mind on a particular object). Twelve

Dharanas constitute a Dhyana (contemplation). Twelve

such Dhyanas constitute Samadhi (meditation). What is

Dharana? Looking at an object continuously with

concentration for 12 seconds with the mind focused on

it is called Dharana. Practice looking at

a photo or an object or an idol for 12

seconds. Without a wavering mind,

concentrate only on that object. This

is only for 12 seconds, not a very long

duration. Such practice (Dharana)

forms the basis for Dhyana. Holding

the vision on an object for 12 seconds

is called Dharana.

After Dharana comes Dhyana. Twelve

such Dharanas make a Dhyana. This is

12 x 12 = 144 seconds. That means 2

minutes and 24 seconds. When Dharana is practiced

properly, you can reach the state of Dhyana within the

duration of 2 minutes and 24 seconds. Twelve such

Dhyanas make a Samadhi. This is 12 x 144 = 28 minutes

and 48 seconds. This is not one hour or one day or

months together. This period of 28 minutes and 48

seconds is Samadhi. Such discipline was followed by the

sages of those days. This discipline was not mentioned

either in the scriptures or by any scholar. To attain this,

you have to first start with Dharana. Practice this

Dharana for 12 seconds daily. This is essential for the

students. Godly men like Aurobindo and Ramana

Maharshi practiced this kind of meditation. Ramana

Maharshi used to concentrate on a dot. He used to look

at it steadily for 12 seconds. If you practice the Dharana

12 times, it becomes one Dhyana. That is for 2 minutes

and 24 seconds. You put the thermometer inside the

mouth for 2 minutes to measure the temperature. Can’t

you concentrate on an object for 2 minutes? If you keep

on practicing this for more and more time, you attain

the state of Samadhi. What is the meaning of Samadhi?

People think that the Samadhi is something like a state

of unconsciousness or super-consciousness. This is not

consciousness of any kind. What people have is

hysteria. What does true Samadhi mean? That state

where there is equanimity between dualities is called

Samadhi. To accept with equal mindedness happiness

and pain, gain and loss, praise and abuse, heat and cold

is true Samadhi. This is the result of

true Dhyana.

Students! Today being an auspicious

day, start practicing this right away.

With this you develop sharpness in

what you study and what you think. I

too did not disclose this to any one

earlier. There are various other

procedures in this practice. There are

procedures for concentrating the

mind and the posture in which one

has to sit to concentrate for 12

seconds. I shall tell those separately to all those who are

interested in all that. Meditation is simple. To attain the

state of Samadhi is still simpler. But because of lack of

knowledge about the procedure, people are facing

troubles in following that path. You are under the

impression that meditation is all about sitting in the

lotus posture. That is not true meditation. You sit steady.

But mind wanders all around. People get diverted when

a mosquito flies in front of the nose. Meditation gets

disturbed. When the man sits steady these mosquitoes

also become sharp. Even if you drive them away, they

come back and keep disturbing you. You drive them

away once again, with much force the second time, third

time you get angry, fourth time you try killing them! This

happens often in Dhyana of these days. All this is not

Dhyana.

Truth is God, Speak The Truth


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There is a subtle principle in meditation. That is the power. That is Yoga. As said by the earlier student speaker, it is

that state of mind where you are not excited; you are at peace and calmness. You have to achieve peace only

through patience and forbearance. You can attain peace only through Dharana. You gain control over the senses.

You develop pure thoughts and feelings. With pure thoughts you attain Godliness. Hence it is said in Bhagavad

Gita:

Shreyohi Jnanamabhyasaat, Jnanaat Dhyanam Vishishyate

Dhyanaat Karma Phala Tyagaha, Tyagaat Shanti Nirantaram

Better indeed is knowledge than practice.

Better than knowledge is meditation on God.

But better than meditation is renunciation of the desire for the fruits of action.

For thereafter follows peace unendingly.

What we want is peace. Today our meditation is confined to our room of worship. The moment we step out of that

room, we start abusing and arguing with people. ‘Satatam Yoginaha’, you have to be in the state of Yoga all the

time. This does not mean abstaining from worldly activities. You should study well. You should discharge your

responsibilities. Spirituality is no obstacle to all this. In all your worldly pursuits, concentration (Dharana) is

essential. Only then, such practice transforms into true meditation. Contemplating on something is meditation.

We see often in day-to-day activities, when something is being said, a few people pay no attention to it. We ask

them as to what they are contemplating on. What is meant by meditation? Contemplating on something is

meditation. We have to think only of the same thing or person. That is what is called Saalokya (being in the world

of something else), living in one’s own world of thoughts.

Saalokyam means thinking about one’s own aspirations, thinking about whatever you want, thinking about the

person whom you want. That is Saalokyam. In the word Saalokyam, ‘Saa’ means true nature. That is Brahman. That

is God. This pertains to omnipotence of God. But out of ignorance, you believe that this is yours and that is his. But

in reality, nothing is yours in the universe. Nothing on this earth is yours. Only one that exists is yours and that is

the Atma. That alone is you. You can’t say

that the Atma is yours. In fact, the Atma is

you yourself. This authority and

experience comes to you only through

Dhyana. But today, there are various

practices observed in the name of Dhyana.

All these are to achieve mean ends.

Divinity can’t be attained through these

practices. First of all, the turbulence of the

mind has to be subdued. Sitting in the

lotus posture and closing the eyes is being

considered as Dhyana these days. This is

not Dhyana. This is a disease.

God First; The World Next; Myself Last



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Students! First of all you have to develop the grasping

power, concentration (Dharana). Select an object of your

choice or a form of your interest or take a material

object of your liking. Look at that object without

wavering mind for 12 seconds continuously. As I told you

earlier, there is another method of meditation by

turning your vision inside. As you close your eyes, you

can observe a black dot which is stable between your

eyebrows. As you try to concentrate on it, you feel it

wanders away from you. Only when the dot is contained

to that place between your eyebrows, meditation is

possible for you. That is true meditation. That very dot is

the knowledge embedded in ignorance, pure knowledge

in the knowledge, the Divine spark

present in the purest of knowledge.

If you ask Me, where exactly it is

present, I will say, from turmoil

comes peace, from peace glittering

light and from that light emanates

the spark of Divinity. Then you

understand that this attribute of

Divinity, the Divine spark shows

itself only through turmoil.

Now when is Dharana supposed to

be practiced? Time is divided as per

the three Gunas (attributes) –

Satva,Rajas and Tamas. The earth

has the three attributes – Satva, Rajas and Tamas. Air

that is completely Satvic, goes away from earth as

vapour. Liquid has Rajasic quality. Something that has

the nature of moving all the time (activity) is said to be

Rajasic. Anything that is motionless is said to be having

a Tamasic nature. Physics is Tamasic. Chemistry is

Rajasic. The attribute that is in relation to both these is

Satvic nature. Bioscience is Satvic nature. Thus there is

an attribute pertaining to each of these subjects.

Likewise there is classification in the day based on the

three gunas. The time from 8 pm to 4 am is Tamasic in

nature. Even the birds and beasts sleep during this

time. This is considered as the time of devils! This is the

most favourable time for demons. For all those

activities pertaining to Tamasic nature it is favourable

time. The time from morning 8 am to 4 pm is Rajasic in

nature. Everyone gets engrossed in their own activities.

All the employees and officers work in their offices

between 8 am and 4 pm. That span of 8 hours is Rajasic

in nature. 4 am to 8 am is Satvic and 4 pm to 8 pm is

Satvic. Thus 4 hours in the morning and 4 hours in the

evening, total 8 hours is Satvic. Satvic time starts from

4 o’clock in the morning. You all should be awake by

then. You have to start your spiritual practice or studies

in that time. Then the state of mind is pure. That is the

time for pious deeds. You should not sleep during that

time. You don’t need to have bath. Your senses will be

calm during that time. They

would have taken rest till then.

During that state of rest of the

senses whatever you think of

God, it will get ingrained into you.

You recollect the forgotten things.

You have to start your prayers

during that Satvic time. Thinking

who will get up at 4 o’clock and 5

o’clock, many may get up at 8

o’clock. Elsewhere, students get

up at 9 o’clock and go to school

without even washing their face.

They are brothers of

Kumbhakarna (brother of Ravana

in the epic Ramayana) and no one else! Get up at 4 am

and finish all your morning ablutions. Wash your face

and sit silently in happiness. Wash your face so that

you will not feel sleepy. If you remember these subtle

aspects, meditation becomes easy for you. Same is

the case in the evening also. After coming back from

college, you have time from 4 pm to 8 pm. Play

games. At around 6 pm, wash your hands and legs and

sit silently for 5 minutes at least. Dhyana is only for a

period of two minutes and 24 seconds. You don’t

need to sit for hours together. As you practice this,

you become more and more pure. You try this and

your happiness, your luster and your purity will

improve significantly.

Do Not Just Preach; Practice



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REGIONAL COMMITTEE OF SAVANNE (Region 1)

Phone: +230 5 771 2875

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: http://www.saibabamauritius.org/region/savanne

Facebook: Region 1 Savanne - Sathya Sai International Organisation

Mauritius

God is Love, Peace & Strength

T he Regional Committee of

Savanne thanks all devotees for

their help and support. Should

you have any queries, please

do not hesitate to contact the

team. You can also send your

articles to the Newsletter team

on the e-mail address provided.

ANNUAL MEGA BLOOD DONATION

T he National Council will be renewing with the annual Mega Blood

Donation on Friday 01st January 2016 at Ganga Talao, Grand Bassin as from

07:30hrs. Following recent road

accidents, the blood bank is in need of

blood. The public is invited to donate

blood generously - GIVE BLOOD & SAVE

A LIFE.

Continued from

These days, young boys and girls are spending their energy in evil and wicked thoughts. Hence their faces appear

diseased. There has to be brilliance or glow on students’ faces. Purity is the reason for brilliance. If there is purity

within, your faces will be glowing. What is the reason for you being so dull? The nature of your thoughts alone is

the reason. Impurity is the main reason. Hence cultivate purity. As you develop purity, you become young. Not

even a single disease enters your body. Try and achieve this.

Source: Dharana-Dhyana-Samadhi, Discourse 25, My Dear Students Volume 5, Divine Discourse at the Sri Sathya Sai

Hostel, Prasanthi Nilayam on June 29, 1989

CONGRATULATIONS

On 23rd November 2015, Sister

Reena Doolub gave birth to

beautiful Miss Charvi Doolub. The

Regional Committee congratulates

both parents, Brother Kavi and

Sister Reena, for the wonderful

gift granted by Swami on His 90th

Birth Anniversary.

CONGRATULATIONS

On 22nd December 2015, Brother Pravine Ghoora was

promoted to Assistant Superintendent of Police by the

Police Commissioner. The Regional Committee

congratulates Brother

Pravine and wish him well

for the future tasks in

promoting the force of order

in Mauritius.

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