Sathya Sai - The Eternal Companion (Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2024)
Sathya Sai - The Eternal Companion (Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2024)

Author: Sri Sathya Sai International Organization (SSSIO)

Publisher: Sri Sathya Sai International Organization

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Total Pages: 56

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Om Sri Sai Ram. We wish you, your family, and your friends a very Happy New Year filled with love, peace, and bliss. With love, reverence, and gratitude, Sri Sathya Sai International Organization (SSSIO) offers the January 2024 New Year’s issue of Sathya Sai – The Eternal Companion at the divine lotus feet of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. This issue features: A divine discourse by Swami on January 1, 1992, on the manifestation of our innate divinity for Self-realization An inspiring letter written by Bhagawan in May 1973 on realizing the presence of God (Sai) within us An editorial discussing the path to liberation as expounded by the sage Adi Shankaracharya centuries ago Three unique personal experiences of devotees with Swami An article describing the SSSIO Conference in Barbados on the power of Sathya Sai Education in Human Values The publication also contains articles on service activities of the SSSIO in Azerbaijan, Canada, Thailand, and countries of Zone 8, the glory of womanhood, ideal Sai Young Adults, and Sathya Sai Education.

Sathya Sai - The Eternal Companion (Volume 3, Issue 4, April 2024)
Sathya Sai - The Eternal Companion (Volume 3, Issue 4, April 2024)

Author: Sri Sathya Sai International Organization (SSSIO)

Publisher: Sri Sathya Sai International Organization

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Total Pages: 64

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Om Sri Sai Ram. With love, reverence, and gratitude, Sri Sathya Sai International Organization (SSSIO) offers the April 2024 Aradhana Mahotsavam issue of Sathya Sai – The Eternal Companion at the divine lotus feet of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. This issue features: A divine discourse delivered in May 1974 about who is Sathya Sai Baba, and how to enjoy true bliss. Swami reveals rare, precious facts about how He rescues devotees from worldly challenges and proclaims His glorious, divine mission to liberate all humanity. The remaining portion of the discourse will be published in next month's issue of the magazine, as part 2. An inspiring letter written by Bhagawan on August 11, 1965, to Charles Penn from the USA, outlining His divine mission for the whole world. An editorial on how to transcend the vicious cycle of birth and death and be free, based on Adi Shankaracharya's famous poem, Bhaja Govindam, as expounded by Swami. Personal heart-warming experiences of three devotees. Two devotees shared how Swami, the Eternal Companion, protected and guided them long before they became aware of Him and dedicated their lives to serve in Baba's mission. Another spiritual aspirant recalls how Swami established a heart-to-heart connection with her long ago and guided her to serve the organization as part of her sadhana. A beautiful poem also highlights the love and devotion of the author for Lord Sai. A heartwarming article about the 'Tiny Homes' project, homes built by devotees in the USA to offer love, hope, and a chance for the homeless to live in dignity. A touching story about a magnificent abode of Sai's love, 'Sai Prema Nilayam' in Riverside, California, USA, made possible only by His grace, love, blessings, and the dedicated, hard work of devotees. The publication also features articles on the inspiring programs and activities of Sai Young Adults and beautiful compositions by children in Sathya Sai Education.

Sathya Sai - The Eternal Companion (Volume 3, Issue 3, March 2024)
Sathya Sai - The Eternal Companion (Volume 3, Issue 3, March 2024)

Author: Sri Sathya Sai International Organization (SSSIO)

Publisher: Sri Sathya Sai International Organization

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Total Pages: 52

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Om Sri Sai Ram. With love, reverence, and gratitude, Sri Sathya Sai International Organization (SSSIO) offers the March 2024 Maha Shivaratri issue of Sathya Sai – The Eternal Companion at the divine lotus feet of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, who is Shiva Himself. This issue features: A divine discourse given on February 7, 1959, on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivaratri, in which Swami elaborates on the close affinity between the moon and the mind and the spiritual significance of this sacred night. An inspiring letter written by Bhagawan on November 12, 1971 to Dr. John Hislop on the importance of controlling the mind for Self-realization. An editorial on Swami’s invaluable teachings about Maha Shivaratri and Lingodbhavam (emergence of Linga from the mouth), and personal interactions of the editor with Swami, His blessings, and His gifts. Two unique personal experiences of devotees with one reminiscing about Swami’s omniscience and the other recollecting her golden days with Bhagawan in the 1970s. A heartwarming article about Swami’s landmark trip to the famous Somnath Temple in India and the miracles witnessed by the blessed devotees. The publication also contains articles on service activities of the SSSIO in El Salvador, Indonesia, Thailand, and the USA, ideal Sai Young Adults, and Sathya Sai Education.

Sathya Sai - The Eternal Companion (Volume 3, Issue 5, May 2024)
Sathya Sai - The Eternal Companion (Volume 3, Issue 5, May 2024)

Author: Sri Sathya Sai International Organization (SSSIO)

Publisher: Sri Sathya Sai International Organization

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Total Pages: 60

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Om Sri Sai Ram. With love, reverence, and gratitude, Sri Sathya Sai International Organization (SSSIO) offers the May 2024 issue of Sathya Sai – The Eternal Companion at the divine lotus feet of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. This issue features: The concluding portion of the Divine Discourse delivered in May 1974, where Swami continues to illuminate us on who Sathya Sai Baba is and why we should follow the royal path of love for Self-realization. He emphasizes His heart-to-heart connection with devotees and how He always protects and guides us as the heavenly Father and Mother. The first part of this discourse was published in the April 2024 issue. Excerpts from a Divine Discourse delivered in May 1997 in which Bhagawan explains the significance of Buddha Poornima and the inner meaning of a well-known Buddhist prayer. An inspiring message written by Bhagawan on October 20, 1979, on the path to perfect freedom. An editorial on developing an endearing loving relationship with God as the Mother, based on Swami's life and teachings, with examples from major faiths and illustrated by the lives of saints, sages, and spiritual aspirants. Personal heartwarming experiences of three devotees. The first article affirms how Swami never disappoints His devotees. The second devotee recounts how Swami always guided her in all aspects of life from within, prompting her to serve in the SSSIO. The third spiritual aspirant presents her joyous interactions with Swami at an early age and how He always guided her through the ups and downs of life. A beautiful pictorial describing the chronological history of the SSSIO in Kenya, sustained and propelled by Sai's love since His visit to the country and the continent in 1968. The publication also features articles on the innovative programs and activities of Sai Young Adults and beautiful compositions by children of the Sathya Sai Education program. It also includes short, colorful snippets of the service activities being rendered by the SSSIO in Malaysia, New Zealand, Suriname, and the USA.

Clothing as Devotion in Contemporary Hinduism
Clothing as Devotion in Contemporary Hinduism

Author: Urmila Mohan

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2019-09-02

Total Pages: 88

ISBN-13: 9004419136

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In Clothing as Devotion in Contemporary Hinduism, Urmila Mohan explores the materiality and visuality of cloth and clothing as devotional media in contemporary Hinduism. Drawing upon ethnographic research into the global missionizing group “International Society for Krishna Consciousness” (ISKCON), she studies translocal spaces of worship, service, education, and daily life in the group’s headquarters in Mayapur and other parts of India. Focusing on the actions and values of deity dressmaking, devotee clothing and paraphernalia, Mohan shows how activities, such as embroidery and chanting, can be understood as techniques of spirituality, reverence, allegiance—and she proposes the new term “efficacious intimacy” to help understand these complex processes. The monograph brings theoretical advances in Anglo-European material culture and material religion studies into a conversation with South Asian anthropology, sociology, art history, and religion. Ultimately, it demonstrates how embodied interactions as well as representations shape ISKCON’s practitioners as devout subjects, while connecting them with the divine and the wider community.

Spiritual Teachings
Spiritual Teachings

Author: Swami Brahmananda

Publisher: Cole Press

Published: 2022-11-23

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781528772532

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This volume is a collection of the translated Bengali conversations and letters of Swami Brahmananda concerning religious and spiritual practices. First published in 1933, this is the personal collection of Swami Brahmananda's letters. Brahmananda was the first and most beloved of Sri Ramakrishna's disciples. Ramakrishna trained his favourite boy in spiritual practices and showed him how to lead a monk's life. The contents of this volume feature: - Meditation and Realization - Spiritual Practices - Worship and Meditation - The Kundalini - Work and Worship - Happiness - Worldly Life and Spiritual Life