SRI SATHYA SAI GLOBAL COUNCIL – ZONE1 (USA- REGION 2)

A Warm and Loving Sai Ram Dear Members,

Hope all of you had a divine and wonderful week! 

Last Sunday Oct 1st @ Claude Moore, we had blissful bhajan offerings to our dear lord by our SSSE kids and we had the opportunity to learn and practice “Durga Suktam” to be offered during Dussehra bhajans on Oct 14th and “Sri Sathya Sai Navaratna Mala” to be offered during Swami 98th Birthday celebrations. Our Group 2 SSSE Students participated in P3 Seva packing at the Center as part of the Seva and as per their class lessons. Thanking our dear Swami for giving us all these opportunities and being in HIS seva for ever. (see Below some pictures).

This Sunday, October 8th, we shall be having our regular devotional with Bhajans along with regular SSSE classes at Claude moore center (For more details check Devotional and SSSE Sessions).

See below for important details.

Please find this week's Centre Newsletter, updates from all wings (Devotion, SSSE, Seva & YA) along with Center Calendar for October 2023 and Zonal/National and Regional updates.

Sai Ram

Please check the attached October 2023 Calendar above.               

Quick Highlights in October 2023:

• Regular Devotional with Bhajans and  SSSE Classes on Sunday October 8th at Claude Moore from 9:30am to 11:45am.

• Special festival hosting – Dussehra Bhajans at Sister Varsha & Bro. Ravindra’s residence on October 14th Saturday. See RSVP and Bhajan Signup Links in Seva & Devotional Session below.

• Please Mark your calendars – Combined Global Akhanda Bhajans on Nov 11th 6pm to Nov 12th 6am (12 hours) with South Bethesda, Falls Church, Fairfax (SSSGC) Sai Centers at Hindu Temple – 10001 Riggs Rd, Adelphi, MD 20783. See Below in Devotional and Seva session for Bhajans – SSSE and Adults/YAs and RSVP links.

  Please mark your calendars so that you can attend the Center with family and friends, and enjoy the bliss of these special programs.

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Regular Devotional with SSSE bhajans , Sunday October 8th from 09:45 am onwards.

Tentative Agenda: 

09:10 AM – 09:45 AM : Setup (Please join if available)

09:45 AM – 10:25 AM : 21 OMs, Swami Darshan Video,21 times chanting Samastha Lokah, and practicing Durga Suktam.
10:25 AM – 11:00 AM : Learning Mother oh Mother Sai and Sri Sathya Sai NavaRatna Mala (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iS4nReDKGc)

11:00 AM –  11:40 AM : SSSE Bhajans followed by Closing prayers

Dussehra RSVP and Bhajan Signup Links

SaíRam All,

On occasion of special festival hosting, please find RSVP and Bhajan Signup links for Dussehra bhajans on Oct 14th 2023 @ Sister Varsha Ravindra’s residence.(More details to follow).

Bhajan Signup Link : https://forms.gle/zm3E2XYyCZ2L8Bs77

(Bhajan Signup last day Monday Oct 9th 2023)

Global Akhanda Bhajans Nov 11 – Nov 12:  SSSE and Adults/YA Bhajan Signup Links

As Global Akhanda Bhajans are fast approaching, this year we shall be offering bhajans as a joint celebration along with South Bethesda Center. Please mark your calendars.

Address: Hindu Temple, 10001 Riggs Rd, Adelphi, MD 20783.

Date & Time: Saturday Nov 11th from 6PM to Sunday Nov 12th until 6AM.

To get ready (practice and shruthi sessions), if interested to offer bhajan please use the bhajans signup links provided below for SSSE and Adults/YAs.

SSSE Bhajan Signup Link : https://forms.gle/pukgPCyudNk54YXk8

(Bhajan Signup last day Sunday, Oct 15th 2023)

Adults/YAs Bhajan Signup Link : https://forms.gle/vxbnjXShcc7gy4dY6

(RSVP signup last day Sunday, Oct 22nd 2023)

Any questions please reach out to Sister Saideepa at devotion@loudounsai.org.

Sai Ram

Samastha Lokah Sukhino Bhavanthu!!!

Sri Sathya Sai Educare (SSSE) Updates  

   SSSE Classes on Sunday October 08th @ Claude Moore – 9:30AM – 11:45 AM.

Reminder to all SSSE parents that we will have SSSE Classes this Sunday @ Claude Moore and Kids to be at 9:25am and pick up the kids by 11:45am.

Any questions on SSSE related activities please reach out to Sister Sai Vajra Neeraja @ sse@loudounsai.org

Sai Ram

SEVA UPDATES

Month of October 2023 service activities:

1. *Narayana Seva (Dinner at Reston shelter): Oct 21st**
   Desc: Prepare and serve dinner at Reston Shelter located at: 11975 Bowman Towne Dr, Reston, VA 20190 on Saturday, October 21st, 2023.
   Signup link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DAFA929A0F8CF8-44781630-october#/

2. * Narayana Seva (Breakfast at Loudoun shelter): October 28th*

   Desc: Prepare and serve dinner at Leesburg Shelter located at:19520 Meadowview Ct, Leesburg, VA 20175 on Saturday, October 28th, 2023.

   Signup link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DAFA929A0F8CF8-44782068-october#/

3. Dussehra RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/StB9vkHAJyYrXh6z7

   (RSVP signup last day Saturday Oct 7th 2023)

4. RSVP Link for Combined Global Akhanda Bhajans on Saturday, Nov 11th 6pm to Sunday, Nov 12th 6am @ Hindu Temple – 10001 Riggs Rd, Adelphi, MD 20783.

   RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/D8iJLbe1r5KFSq7z6

   (RSVP signup last day Sunday, Oct 22nd 2023)

For any Seva related questions, please reach out to Brother Vijay @ seva@loudounsai.org.        

Sai Ram

Young Adults Updates

YA Re-registration Form: Please look for information from YA reps to re-confirm as active YA of the center by registering using the link below.
YA Re-Registration Form

3 important announcements related to our National Sai YA program.

1. Selection of Female National Young Adult Coordinator

   First, please join us in offering our sincere thanks and good wishes to Meghana Iragavarapu, our outgoing Female National Young Adult Coordinator.  Meghana was instrumental in organizing the 2023 National YA mini-retreat and, more importantly, is an inspiration through her commitment to Swami's teachings while always carrying herself with the energy and enthusiasm emblematic of a Sai Young Adult.  We will miss her dearly as she steps away from her national officer role to dedicate her full attention to graduate school, but truly appreciate her efforts and talents which have enriched – and will continue to enrich – the Sai YA community. 

   On that note, we have begun the process to select a new female national YA coordinator.  Using this link (Click Here), please submit your nominations by October 20, 2023 (self-nominations accepted). The minimum requirements are: (1) commitment to Swami’s teachings in one’s personal life; (2) interest and ability in growing a Sai YA program aligned with the vision of the SSSGC; and (3) currently a Sai YA between the ages of 18 and 35.  A prior role as a coordinator or officer in a Sai organization is definitely a plus, though not required.  Similarly, while regular attendance at a Sai center is helpful in this role, we understand that numerous factors (e.g., geography, school/work/family commitments, etc.) which affect local center attendance may not be a barrier to serving in a national or regional YA leadership role.

2. Selection of National Young Adult Deputy Coordinator

   We are also excited to announce the creation of 2 new positions as National YA Deputy Coordinators.  As these are new roles, the responsibilities are still fluid.  Generally speaking, the deputy coordinators will assist the national coordinators/advisors in coordinating and implementing the YA program as members of the National YA team.  The same minimum qualifications and requirements apply as for the national YA coordinator roles. Please use this link (Click Here) to submit your nominations by October 20, 2023 (self-nominations accepted).

3. Keep an eye out for…

   Plans are moving forward for other initiatives or events of interest to YAs at the national and international level.  We will pass along announcements as they come, but please keep yourself connected by keeping your information current with your local center/regional officers, and following us on Facebook (SSSGC Zone 1 YA and SSSGC Zone 1) or the informal Zone 1 YA-only WhatsApp group (contact us for more info)

   If you have any questions and (or) looking for more YA updates, please reach out to our Female YA Rep Varsha Rao @ yafrep@loudounsai.org and Male YA Rep Arjun Sundaram @ yamrep@loudounsai.org

   Sai Ram

SSSGC's  Regional, National and Zonal Updates

SSSGC (USA) – Region 2 Updates:

No Major Updates.

SSSGC-USA National Announcements

No Major Updates.

SSSGC-Zone1 Updates:

1. Greetings from the SaiLights team! It is fall, and time again for us to work TOGETHER on SaiLights'  2023 Birthday Issue!  As always, we are excited to join hands with you to prepare this joint Zone 1 offering for Swami. We humbly request the following:  Please see the following request from Zone 1's SaiLights Magazine team. They are looking for your contributions regarding the following Sai Bhajan:

• “SaiHamara, Hum Sai Ke”: One of the best loved Sai Bhajans, is it not?  Who does not love to sing this devotee favorite in a full-throated voice? Question is: What does this bhajan mean to you?  What thoughts or emotions or experiences do these words evoke in you? 

• SaiLights would love to share your thoughts with devotees across the zone. 

• Response should be approximately 300 words.

• You may contact the SaiLights Team at contact@sailights.org

• Submissions are due on or before October 17, 2023 and can be uploaded into the following website:  sailights.org/sailightssubmission/

You can share your feedback by using “Contact Us” on our zonal website at 

https://www.sssgc-zone1.org/

Sai Ram

Quick Links: 

• SSSGC Zone1 Website: https://www.sssgc-zone1.org/

• Sri Sathya Sai Prema Tharu – 10 Million Trees Global Plantations Drive: www.sssprematharu.org

• Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini Inclusive Education Project (IEP) Volunteering:  https://forms.gle/LkQVbgthQziY3kzr9 Or email at: volunteer.iep@sssvv.org

• “Prasanthi Connect” Mobile App: Google Play Store | Apple App Store | Use QR code

• Call Sai is a program designed to provide assistance to Sai devotees. Call (1-272 CALL SAI; 1-272-225-5724) or visit https://www.callsai.org/

• SaiLights Magazine: https://www.sssgc-zone1.org/sai-lights-magazine

• Operational Guidelines

• Guidelines, Rules and Regulations

Devi Suktam (Aham Rudrebhirvasubhischara) | देवी सूक्तम | Powerful Vedic Chants

Jai Sai Ram!

Saideepa Amin (devotion@loudounsai.org) 
Sai Vajra Neeraja (sse@loudounsai.org)  
Vijay Konkimalla (seva@loudounsai.org)  
Arjun Sundaram (yamrep@loudounsai.org)  
Varsha Rao (yafrep@loudounsai.org)  
Prasanthi Babu (vp@loudounsai.org)
Raghavendran Srinivasan (president@loudounsai.org)

!! Samastha Lokah Sukhino Bhavanthu !!

LOVE ALL SERVE ALL .  HELP EVER HURT NEVER