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“Today the Chinese devotees are observing their national New Year Day here. What is the origin of the word “China”? It is derived from the two words “chung” and “kuo”. “Chung” means the human heart. “Kuo” refers to the country. The word “China” therefore means that “My heart is my country”. The heart is the source of effulgence. Every man is attracted to the heart. God is not confined to any particular place. HIS main abode is Heart.” — Divine discourse Feb 14, 1997. Chinese New Year, Prasanthi Nilayam.
(Sathya Sai Baba: Divine Discourse – 14 Feb 1997, Chinese New Year, Prasanthi Nilayam)
A warm and loving Sairam dear Members,
This Sunday, January 22nd is “Chinese New Year“. 新年好 (Xīnnián hǎo) Wish you all a very Happy Chinese New Year! It is the year of the Rabbit.
The Rabbit is associated with the Earthly Branch (地支 / dì zhī) mǎo (卯) and the hours 5—7 in the morning. In the terms of yin and yang (阴阳—yīn yáng), the Rabbit is yin.
Please find this week's Centre Newsletter, updates from all wings (Devotion, SSSE, Seva & YA) along with Centre Calendar for Jan 2023 and Zonal/Regional updates.
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Please check attached calendar above.
Maha Shivaratri(Saturday Feb 18th) RSVP and Bhajan Signup Form: Please submit the RSVP and Bhajan Signup form for SSSE and YA's/Adults by January 27th.
Link: Maha Shivaratri RSVP and Bhajan Signup Form
Easwaramma day( May 06th): Cultural Signup sheet for all SSSE kids by Saturday January 21st. This will immensely help the cultural group to start their practice sessions.
Link: EDay Cultural Signup Sheet
Subscription:
Don’t forget to subscribe to SSSCL YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@loudounsaicenter
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Chinese New Year Celebrations on Sunday, Jan 22nd 2023.
Time: 9:45 am – 11:45 am
Agenda:
Opening Prayers, Swami Darshan Video, Jyothi Meditation, Practice Lingashtakam, Study Circle – Swami's Chinese New Year Message discussion & Life application, Chanting “Buddham Sharanam Gaccami” for 10mins, SSSE presentation on Chinese New Year, Divine Message followed by Bhajans and closing prayers.
Encourage everyone to please participate in the Satsang.
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Sri Sathya Sai Educare (SSSE) Updates
SSSE Classes on Sunday, Jan 22nd, 2023 from 9:30 am – 11:45 am.
Important SSSE Reminders:
1. Easwaramma day (May 6th 2023): We would like to get interest forms filled out from all group students so that we can ensure optimal participation across the programs to meet student interests. Please find below the google link that we request you to collect inputs from all students in your group. Pls forward in your group and request submission no later than Saturday, January 21, 2023. This will immensely help the cultural group to start their practice sessions.
Link: EDay Cultural Signup Sheet
2. Maha Shivaratri SSSE Bhajan Signups: SSSE kids (Story group to Group 4), please submit your bhajan choices by Friday January 27th, if you are interested to offer bhajans for Maha Shivaratri on Feb 18th.
Link: Maha Shivaratri RSVP and Bhajan Signup Form
3. SSSE Bhajan Workshops:
a. SSSE bhajan in-person workshop is scheduled on Saturday Jan 21st from 3pm to 5pm @ 24809 High Plateau Ct, Aldie VA 20105. We encourage all SSSE kids to avail this opportunity to practice their bhajan choices of Maha Shivaratri under guidance of bhajan gurus.
b. SSSE Bhajan Zoom Online workshop is scheduled on Saturday Jan 28th from 3pm to 5pm. Look for detailed information from the Devotional Coordinator.
Sai Ram!
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Young Adults Updates
Please reach out to our Male YA Rep Arjun Sundaram or Female YA Rep Varsha Rao for if you have any questions and for more updates.
Sai Ram
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SSSGC's Updates
Zonal Updates:
1. “The Way Forward: Unity, Purity, Divinity” : Sri Sathya Sai Global Council Zone 1 Conference on Feb 4, 2023 3:00 PM ET via YouTube Live. The conference is open to everyone, so feel free to invite family and friends. (See attached flyer for details). Join: https://youtube.com/@SSSGCZone1
2. Call Sai Seva Program: Call Sai, where you are never alone, is a program designed to provide assistance to Sai devotees by connecting them to appropriate resources in a confidential manner. All it requires is a phone call (1-272 CALL SAI; 1-272-225-5724). For more details on the Call Sai program, please visit https://www.callsai.org/
USA – Region 2 Updates:
Region 2 Memorial Day Retreat will be held from Friday May 26th to Monday May 29th 2023 in the Sai Balaji Temple ( Address: 285 Rhode Hall Rd, Monroe Township, NJ 0883).
Retreat 2023 Planning Meeting on Jan 28 2023 (Saturday) is hybrid (In person and Online). See Below for details.
In Person: Address: 285 Rhode Hall Rd, Monroe Township, NJ 0883 from 10 AM till 3PM.
Online Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88678986862?pwd=L1MvaEVoVzh1YzFpRVZJSGRsL1E1dz09
Meeting ID: 886 7898 6862 Passcode: Sai
Please register and provide feedback regarding the workshops and suggestions for improvement via the form. https://forms.gle/1gz4yCUpoRNxgnqx8
Sai Ram!
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Video of the Week
Hari Nam Guna Guna Gao |Final Song| Bhakthi Saramshamu Drama| January 15th, 2023.
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