{"id":1208,"date":"2023-01-21T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-21T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/region2.sssgc-usa.org\/loudounsaicenter\/?p=1208"},"modified":"2023-01-21T08:24:35","modified_gmt":"2023-01-21T13:24:35","slug":"ssscl-newsletter-jan-22nd-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/region2.sssgc-usa.org\/loudounsaicenter\/announcements\/ssscl-newsletter-jan-22nd-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"SSSCL Newsletter – Jan 22nd 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"
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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.<\/em>\u00a0
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A warm and loving Sairam\u00a0dear\u00a0Members,<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This Sunday, January 22nd is “Chinese New Year<\/strong>“.\u00a0\u65b0\u5e74\u597d (X\u012bnni\u00e1n h\u01ceo) Wish you all a very Happy Chinese New Year! It is the year of the Rabbit.
\nThe Rabbit is associated with the Earthly Branch (\u5730\u652f \/ d\u00ec zh\u012b) m\u01ceo (\u536f) and the hours 5\u20147 in the morning. In the terms of yin and yang (\u9634\u9633\u2014y\u012bn y\u00e1ng), the Rabbit is yin.<\/p>\n

Please find this week's<\/strong> Centre\u00a0Newsletter, updates from all wings (Devotion, SSSE, Seva & YA)\u00a0<\/strong>along with Centre Calendar for Jan 2023 and Zonal\/Regional updates.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Please check attached calendar above.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Maha Shivaratri(Saturday Feb 18th)\u00a0RSVP and Bhajan Signup Form<\/strong>: Please submit the RSVP and Bhajan Signup<\/strong> form for SSSE and\u00a0YA's\/Adults<\/u>\u00a0by January 27th<\/u><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/em><\/span>
\nLink:<\/span> Maha Shivaratri RSVP and Bhajan Signup Form<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Easwaramma day( May 06th):\u00a0 Cultural Signup sheet for all SSSE kids by Saturday <\/strong>January<\/strong><\/font>\u00a021st.\u00a0<\/strong>This will immensely help the cultural group to start their practice sessions.<\/font>
\nLink:<\/span> EDay Cultural Signup Sheet<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Subscription:<\/strong>
\nDon\u2019t forget to subscribe to SSSCL YouTube Channel:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@loudounsaicenter<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Chinese New Year Celebrations\u00a0on Sunday, Jan 22nd\u00a02023.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Time: \u00a09:45 am – 11:45 am<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

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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<\/strong>, SSSE presentation on Chinese New Year<\/strong>, Divine Message followed by Bhajans and closing prayers.<\/font><\/em><\/p>\n

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Sri Sathya Sai Educare (SSSE) Updates<\/span><\/u><\/span><\/h3>\n

SSSE Classes on Sunday,\u00a0Jan 22nd, 2023 from 9:30 am – 11:45 am.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Important SSSE Reminders:<\/span><\/strong><\/u><\/span>
\n1. Easwaramma day<\/strong>\u00a0(May 6th 2023):<\/strong><\/span> <\/strong>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.\u00a0 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.
\nLink: <\/span>EDay Cultural Signup Sheet<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

2. Maha Shivaratri SSSE Bhajan Signups<\/strong>:<\/span> SSSE kids (Story group to Group 4), please submit your bhajan choices by Friday January 27th<\/strong>,\u00a0if you are\u00a0interested to offer bhajans for Maha Shivaratri on Feb 18th.<\/span>
\nLink:\u00a0Maha Shivaratri RSVP and Bhajan Signup Form<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

3. SSSE Bhajan Workshops:<\/strong><\/span>
\na. SSSE bhajan in-person<\/strong> workshop is scheduled on Saturday Jan 21st from 3pm to 5pm<\/strong> @ 24809 High Plateau Ct, Aldie VA 20105<\/strong>. We encourage all SSSE kids to avail this opportunity to practice their bhajan choices of Maha Shivaratri under guidance of bhajan gurus.
\nb. SSSE Bhajan Zoom Online <\/strong>workshop is scheduled on Saturday Jan 28th from 3pm to 5pm<\/strong>. Look for detailed information from the Devotional Coordinator.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Narayana Seva (Reston Shelter): Saturday, January 21st, 2023.<\/strong>
\nDesc: Prepare and serve dinner at Reston Shelter
\nlocated at:11975 Bowman Towne Dr, Reston, VA\u00a020190 on Saturday January 21st 2023.
\nSignup\u00a0link:\u00a0https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10c0d4dafa929a0f8cf8-january4#\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Narayana Seva(Manassas shelter): January 28th<\/strong>
\nDesc: Prepare and serve dinner at Manassas
\nShelter located at:10056 Dean Dr, Manassas, VA\u00a020144 on Saturday January 28th, 2023.
\nSignup link:\u00a0\u00a0https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10c0d4dafa929a0f8cf8-january5#\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Young Adults Updates<\/span><\/u><\/span><\/h3>\n

Please reach out to our\u00a0Male YA Rep Arjun Sundaram or Female YA Rep Varsha Rao<\/strong>\u00a0for if you have any questions and for more updates.<\/p>\n

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SSSGC's Updates<\/u><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Zonal Updates:<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>“The Way Forward: Unity, Purity, Divinity” :\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Sri Sathya Sai Global Council Zone 1 Conference on\u00a0Feb 4, 2023 \u00a03:00 PM ET via YouTube Live. The conference is open to everyone, so feel free to invite family and friends.\u00a0(See attached flyer for details).\u00a0 Join:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>https:\/\/youtube.com\/@SSSGCZone1<\/a><\/a>\u00a0 <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

2. <\/strong><\/span>Call Sai\u00a0Seva Program<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/span>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\u00a0visit<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.callsai.org\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

USA – Region 2 Updates:<\/strong><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

Region 2 Memorial Day Retreat <\/strong>will be held from Friday May 26th to Monday May 29th 2023 <\/strong>in the Sai Balaji Temple<\/strong> (\u00a0\u00a0Address:\u00a0285 Rhode Hall Rd, Monroe Township, NJ 0883).<\/p>\n

Retreat 2023 Planning Meeting<\/strong> on Jan 28 2023 (Saturday)\u00a0<\/strong>is hybrid (In person and Online). See Below for details.
\nIn Person<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/font>\u00a0Address:\u00a0285 Rhode Hall Rd, Monroe Township, NJ 0883 from 10 AM till 3PM.
\nOnline Zoom:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/font><\/span>https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/88678986862?pwd=L1MvaEVoVzh1YzFpRVZJSGRsL1E1dz09<\/span><\/a>
\nMeeting ID: 886 7898 6862 Passcode: Sai
\nPlease register\u00a0and provide feedback<\/strong> regarding the workshops and suggestions for improvement via the form.\u00a0<\/font><\/span>https:\/\/forms.gle\/1gz4yCUpoRNxgnqx8<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Saideepa Amin\u00a0(<\/font>devotion@loudounsai.org<\/a><\/a><\/strong>)\u00a0<\/font>
\nKarthik Srinivasan (<\/font>sse@loudounsai.org<\/a><\/a><\/strong>) \u00a0<\/font>
\nVijay Konkimalla (<\/font>seva@loudounsai.org<\/a><\/a><\/strong>) \u00a0<\/font>
\nArjun Sundaram (<\/font>yamrep@loudounsai.org<\/a><\/a><\/strong>)\u00a0\u00a0<\/font>
\nVarsha Rao (<\/font>yafrep@loudounsai.org<\/a><\/a><\/strong>)\u00a0\u00a0<\/font>
\nPrasanthi Babu (<\/font>vp@loudounsai.org<\/a><\/a><\/strong>)<\/font>
\nRaghavendran\u00a0Srinivasan (<\/font>president@loudounsai.org<\/a><\/a><\/strong>)<\/font><\/p>\n

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