{"id":1345,"date":"2024-08-23T18:40:36","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T22:40:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/region2.sssgc-usa.org\/loudounsaicenter\/?p=1345"},"modified":"2024-08-23T19:07:13","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T23:07:13","slug":"ssscl-newsletter-krishnasthami-celebrations-august-25th-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/region2.sssgc-usa.org\/loudounsaicenter\/announcements\/ssscl-newsletter-krishnasthami-celebrations-august-25th-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"SSSCL Newsletter – Krishnasthami Celebrations – August 25th 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"
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SaiRam Dear Members.\u00a0 Please find below the latest Sri Sathya Sai Center of Loudoun\u00a0Newsletter.<\/div>\n
Please join with family for SSSCL\u00a0<\/b>Krishnashtami Celebrations this Sunday August 25\u00a0<\/font><\/b>@\u00a0<\/b>Hovatter Elementary School in Aldie – 41135 Collaboration Dr, Aldie, VA 20105.\u00a0 Please see detailed program schedule in Devotional Section.<\/b><\/div>\n
Google Maps:\u00a0https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/FAnFzr8dtbNo76MAA?g_st=iw<\/a><\/b>.<\/b>
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Please look at Member and SSSE Registration in Important Center Updates Section below.<\/b><\/div>\n
More Details about Devotional, and Seva Activities below.<\/div>\n

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SRI SATHYA SAI GLOBAL COUNCIL – ZONE1 (USA- REGION 2)<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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A Warm and Loving Sai Ram Dear\u00a0Members,<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Hope all of you had a divine and wonderful week with Swami\u2019s Grace!<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

With divine blessing of Swami, This Sunday August 25th, we will meet at Hovatter Elementary school for Krishnashtami Celebrations <\/strong>by singing the glory of Lord Sai Krishna starting from 9:45 am, see details below in the Devotional session.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We eagerly look forward to seeing you all with family at Krishnashtami celebrations.<\/p>\n

See below for important details.<\/p>\n

Please find this week's Centre Newsletter, updates from all wings (Devotion, SSSE, Seva & YA) along with Center Calendar for August 2024 and Zonal\/National and Regional updates.<\/p>\n

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CENTER NEWSLETTER – AUGUST 25th, 2024<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\u201c<\/span><\/span>You\u00a0are verily the immortal Truth: the great, deathless and changeless reality.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sri Sathya Sai Baba.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Please check the attached August 2024 Calendar above.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/h3>\n

Look for more details from Center, Devotional and SSSE, and Seva Sessions.<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Subscription<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget to subscribe to SSSCL YouTube Channel:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@loudounsaicenter<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Sri Sathya Sai Center of Loudoun<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

IMPORTANT CENTER Updates<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Sri Sathya Sai Center of Loudoun – 2024- 2025 Member & SSSE Registration Form:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

SaiRam Dear Members.<\/p>\n

Please use this form to register you, your family members, and SSSE Students for 2024-2025.\u00a0 This registration form is for both existing and new members.<\/p>\n

In previous years we used to send two separate forms – one for member registration and another for SSSE registration.\u00a0 We have tried combining both into one form to make it easy for center members.<\/p>\n

If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us.<\/p>\n

Please fill this form before August 27 2024<\/font> for planning our 2024-2025 SSSE Academic year.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Link for the Form: Member & SSSE Registration Form<\/font><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Any questions please reach out to any of the center officers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Devotional Updates<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    SSSCL – Sri Krishnashtami Celebrations on Sunday August 25th @ Hovatter Elementary School from 9:45 AM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    SSSCL will be celebrating Krishnashtami at Hovatter Elementary school on Sunday August 25th.<\/p>\n

    Tentative Agenda:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

    09:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Altar setup (Please join if you are available)<\/span><\/p>\n

    10:00 AM \u2013 10:15 AM:\u00a0\u00a03 Oms, 21 Samastha Lokah, Swami Darshan Video \/ Divine Message<\/span><\/p>\n

    10:15 AM \u2013 10:35 AM: Chanting Bhagavat Gita Slokas & Madhurashthakam by SSSCL members<\/span><\/p>\n

    10:35 AM \u2013 11:45 AM:\u00a0Bhajan offerings by SSSE, YA and Adults (Krishna Bhajans), Krishna Medley(online)\u00a0and Swami Bhajan (Govinda Krishna Jai)<\/span><\/p>\n

    11:45 AM \u2013 12:00 PM: Closing Prayers<\/span><\/p>\n

    12:00 PM \u2013 1:00 PM: Sweet Prasadam & Cleanup.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Dress code:\u00a0Yellow<\/font><\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Sadhana Hour – SSSGC USA – National Devotional Initiative <\/strong>for Bhagawan\u2019s Centennial Birthday celebrations.<\/p>\n

    Dates:\u00a0 9\/6, 9\/13 & 9\/20, <\/strong>Friday\u2019s, starting at 9 PM EST. <\/p>\n

    Please join.\u00a0<\/p>\n

    Join Zoom Meeting<\/strong>: https:\/\/bit.ly\/SSSGCUSASadhanaHour<\/a><\/p>\n

    Meeting ID: 614 531 1483<\/p>\n

    Passcode: sairam<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    SSSCL – Upcoming Akhanda Bhajans & Bhagawan\u2019s 99th Birthday Celebrations<\/strong> – medley\u2019s & song practices at center.<\/p>\n

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

Please register using the Member Registration and SSSE Registration Link Shared Above in Important Center Updates<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Other Important SSSE Announcements:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    SSSE Training to Region 2 again on Sept 7,8th (online session on 14th)<\/span>.<\/strong> Attached is the flyer and Registration form. Balvikas is very close to Swami's heart and closer yet are the teachers who teach it. He often says, the work we do defines who we are. It is like a mirror. We have the body to do work only so that we sanctify time. Teaching SSSE is a sure shot way to sanctify our time and earn divine grace. (see attached Flyer)<\/p>\n

    To Register use below link: <\/strong><\/p>\n

    https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeeDxVzc0TeCJ1B1RTGZK8ubvpunR5xaHJ_5fT29KtFTS1wLw\/viewform<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    SSSGC Region 2 Meeting of the Minds | Session 11 | Sep 5, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

    We are excited to resume Meeting of the Minds (MOM) sessions for the 2024-2025 Year!\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Intended audience: Present and Past Gurus, Gurus in training, Education Coordinators, and Center\/Regional\/National Office Bearers.<\/font><\/b><\/p>\n

    Current Gurus and Past Gurus Please Join this enriching session.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    MOM Session 11:<\/p>\n

    Topic: Questions you always wanted to ask! by Alpa Uchil<\/b>
    When: Wednesday, September 4, 2024 from 8:00 PM-8:30 PM EST<\/b>
    Description: As we start the new SSSE year, we will go over some common and challenging questions\/scenarios pertaining to SSSE.<\/p>\n

    Where: https:\/\/jhjhm.zoom.us\/j\/96364692869?pwd=zHVPG3aIgyziG87b1hokB4Nc43AVlw.1<\/a><\/p>\n

    MOM is a SSSGC Region 2 Initiative.<\/b> The purpose:<\/p>\n

    – To share tangible, actionable, and sustainable tools for gurus to use before, during, and after lesson planning.
    – To introspect on Swami's definition and expectation of a Guru.
    – To realize, understand, value, and practice what the SSSE movement is meant to provide for students, parents, and Gurus.<\/p>\n

    In 2024, there were 3 sessions (paused for Retreat prep):
    Session 8 (January 2024): How do I make lesson plans from the Source?
    Session 9 (February 2024): How do I connect today\u2019s student to God?
    Session 10 (March 2024): Successful tips for conducting Harmonious Homes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Any questions on SSSE related activities please reach out to SSSE coordinator, Sister Sai Vajra Neeraja @ sse@loudounsai.org<\/a><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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SSSCL – SEVA UPDATES<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Month of August 2024 Seva Activities<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Narayana Seva: Breakfast at Leesburg Shelter (August 24th)<\/font><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Desc: Prepare and serve breakfast at Leesburg Shelter located at:19520 Meadowview Ct, Leesburg, VA 20175 on Saturday, August 24th, 2024.<\/p>\n

    Signup link: https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/10C0D4DAFA929A0F8CF8-50525732-august#\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    For any Seva related questions, please reach out to Seva Coordinator, Brother Vijay @ seva@loudounsai.org<\/a><\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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SSSCL – Young Adults Updates<\/span><\/h3>\n

YA Re-registration Form:<\/strong>\u00a0Please look for information from YA reps\u00a0to re-confirm as active YA of the center by registering using the link below.
YA Re-Registration Form<\/a><\/p>\n

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    We express our immense gratitude to Dearest Swami in launching the \u201c100 Acts of Kindness<\/strong>\u201d National Sri Sathya Sai Global Council-USA Young Adult Service Project: a Heartfelt YA Service Offering to Our Dearest Swami, On Occasion of Swami's Holy Centennial Birthday Celebrations! <\/p>\n

    We envision every YA across the U.S. to fulfill at least\u00a0100 acts of kindness each,\u00a0leading up to\u00a0Swami\u2019s Centennial Celebrations\u00a0in November 2025. Partaking in this service sadhana is a special opportunity to offer our deepest gratitude to Swami through our unity of thought, word, and deed.<\/p>\n

    “Acts of kindness\u201d\u00a0could be\u00a0leaving a kind thank you note, giving a small token of appreciation to the local fire station or custodial staff, spending time with the elderly, or just taking the time to smile and listen to others!\u00a0It is any act of selflessness that promotes positivity and looking outwards to \u201csee the Sai in all.\u201d Each time you partake in an act of kindness, kindly log in your service experience through this brief Google Form: <\/strong>https:\/\/forms.gle\/uVmgmYhhqGWdfK4b6<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Through this Google Form, we hope to collect an abundance of heartfelt reflections that can be compiled and expressed in a final offering for Swami\u2019s 100th Birthday. It will be inspiring to read about the diversity of service projects and acts of kindness completed by all of us YAs, through a spirit of unity and teamwork. <\/p>\n

    The 100 Acts of Kindness Service Project is simply a goal, as the magnitude of our devotion and love cannot be quantified for our Dearest Swami! Let us all join together in offering these service acts of kindness to our Dearest Swami and may we experience His infinite love and grace<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you have any questions and (or) looking for more YA updates, please reach out to our\u00a0Female YA Rep Varsha Rao @ yafrep@loudounsai.org<\/a><\/a> and\u00a0<\/strong>Male YA Rep Arjun Sundaram<\/strong> @ yamrep@loudounsai.org<\/a><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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SSSGC's\u00a0 Regional, National and Zonal Updates<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Updates from DMV & Region 2 Centers:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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SSSGC (USA) – Region 2 Updates:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    SSSGC Region 2 – Second Sai-lent Retreat of 2024 | 25-27 Oct 2024:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Offering our most reverential pranamas at the Divine Lotus Feet of our Dearest Lord\u00a0Bhagavan Sri Sathya\u00a0Sai\u00a0Baba. We are delighted to announce that SSSGC-USA Region 2 will be hosting the second\u00a0Sai-lent Retreat of 2024 in October.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

    Here are the details:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Dates:<\/strong> 5 PM 25th Oct (Friday)\u00a0\u00a0to 12 PM 27th Oct (Sunday) 2024<\/p>\n

    Location:<\/strong> Vraj Temple,\u00a0\u00a051 Manor Rd, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972. (This has AC\/heated rooms and auditoriums)<\/p>\n

    Please use the following website to register for\u00a0the Sai-lent\u00a0retreat:<\/span><\/p>\n

    https:\/\/region2.sssgc-usa.org\/retreat\/sailent-retreat-oct2024\/<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

    Please note that the retreat can accommodate only 50 participants.\u00a0We encourage devotees to register early to secure their place.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Sadhana Initiatives for all devotees\/centers in our region 2<\/strong> as a collective\/individual offering to our beloved Bhagawan on his 99th Birthday and Centenary celebrations. Our Region 2 Devotional Coordinator Krishna Prayaga in collaboration with Our SSSGC Region 2 Center Devotional Coordinators formulated the following.<\/p>\n

    Individual\/Family Sadhana:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    – Chant \u201cSamastha Lokah Sukhino Bhavanthu\u201d at least 9 times a day.<\/span><\/p>\n

    – Chant any or all of these Mantras at least 9 times a day<\/span><\/p>\n

    \u00a0 \u201cOm Sri Sai Ram\u201d, \u201cGayatri Mantra\u201d, \u201cSai Gayatri\u201d or \u201cMrutyunjaya Mantra\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

    – Read Tapovanam once a month (Read the whole book in a day\/week or a chapter a week, according to convenience\/preference).<\/span><\/p>\n

    – Likhita Japa – Write \u201cOm Sri Sairam '' at least for 9 minutes a day. ( The books will be collected and sent to Parthi to be used for Vibhuti Packaging.)<\/span><\/p>\n

    – Learn 9 New Bhajans before November 2024<\/span><\/p>\n

    – At Least for 9 minutes a day Read Swami\u2019s Literature, Listen to Swami\u2019s Speeches or devotees experiences about Swami<\/span><\/p>\n

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    SaiRam Dear Members.\u00a0 Please find below the latest Sri Sathya Sai Center of Loudoun\u00a0Newsletter. Please join with family for SSSCL\u00a0Krishnashtami Celebrations this Sunday August 25\u00a0@\u00a0Hovatter Elementary School in Aldie – 41135 Collaboration Dr, Aldie, VA 20105.\u00a0 Please see detailed program schedule in Devotional Section. Google Maps:\u00a0https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/FAnFzr8dtbNo76MAA?g_st=iw. Please look at Member and SSSE Registration in Important …<\/p>\n

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