2018 Young Adult E-Magazine ? e d i s n I s ' t a h W

Message by Leaders Knowing Swami - Sathyam Shivam Sundaram Fun-filled Alternative Lifestyle National Young Adult Chart Graduating Teens Testimonials Malaysian Sai Young Adult Leadership Program Swami's Message P R E S I D E N T ' S M E S S A G E

Dearest Loving Sai Youth,

“The future of the country depends on the skill and the sincerity of the youth. Therefore, the necessary enthusiasm and encouragement must be generated among the youth. All my hopes are based on the students, the youth. They are very dear to me.” - Baba

With the Divine blessings of our Beloved Bhagawan Sai, our Jagat Guru, Sad Guru, Universal Teacher, I thank the National Youth leadership for coming up with this magazine periodically and highlighting youth activities in Malaysia. Swami’s message is universal and eternal and transcends the limitations of space, time, race, gender, ethnicity, nationality and religion. HIS life is HIS message, and HIS message is Love.

It is very important that every Sai member has a clear understanding of his/her role to serve the society through the Sai Organization and at the same time gain a deeper understanding of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s teachings. Dear members of the Organization, once a devotee asked Swami what are the qualities of a good Devotee of Bhagawan and HE replied:

“They must revere their parents. They should not fall in sin of preaching what they do not practice. Whoever neglects their parents, allows them to suffer while enjoying a higher standard of life, does not deserve to be a member, for always stress the Vedic injunction, Matru Devo Bhava, Pithru Devo Bhava.” That is, revere your mother, father as God.

Every youth should reflect on this important message. Swami was a perfect son to HIS parents, cared for HIS family and walked miles every day to fetch water for them. HE was also an example of love and compassion. HE would never let anyone leave HIS home hungry and gave whatever little HE had even if it meant HE went without food. Swami was the embodiment of humility. HE had very few clothes yet never pestered HIS parents to purchase more. HE was an ideal role model for HIS friends. HE engaged them in service activities to alleviate suffering and turned the attention of the villagers towards God. Swami reveals through HIS example how youth should conduct themselves. We should emulate Swami in our daily lives.

Swami has given this assurance to all of us, “My Darshan will pour forth from me to and through you.”

Let us aspire to be HIS instrument.

It is my earnest prayer to our Beloved Lord Sai that we as HIS devotees drink the Divine nectar of HIS words, enjoy Divine bliss and redeem our lives by practicing HIS teachings.

Jai Sai Ram Mahendran Arumugam President SSIO Malaysia My Dear BY: BROTHER SUGUMARAN Sai VAIRAVAPPILLAI

VICE PRESIDENT OF SSIO Youth… MALAYSIA

"I should always be ready to forgive. I should not endorse untruth. Lead me to the path of truth”

Dear Youth, The second boon he asked for was “People may criticise me, make fun of me, hurt me, ridicule me or harm me out Remember You are the Present and the Future of of jealousy; grant me the heart which can bear this with Sathya Sai and its organization. Therefore stand-up fortitude; may my heart remain peaceful even if I am and walk the path. Delay not and make the offerings subjected to sufferings.” at the lotus feet while you are fresh, full of energy and vibrant now, for you are the Present and the Future of Sathya Sai.

As Swami has said start early, drive slowly and reach safely…so do good now, study His messages, put into action in daily living, it may be slow and sometimes jerky, you halt but continue consistently your efforts, and I promise you that all efforts made will not go to waste.

I would like to share an interesting and valuable narration by Swami about Jesus Christ. Please note that Jesus at that time was less than 30 years old. Once Jesus performed penance on a mountain and he realised his Self. He then prayed to God asking for three boons. The first boon he asked God was, “You have given me this life. I should use this life to serve all without causing harm to anyone. I should always be ready to forgive. I should not endorse untruth. Lead me to the path of truth”.

In this boon the famous Swami’s words come to my mind, Love All Serve All; Help Ever Hurt Never “I should also become full of love like You.”

In this boon we can infer that while we want tread the path of righteousness we may be ridiculed, when we have talents and use it for the goodness some people out of jealousy may hurt us with their words and/or actions but we must persevere dear youth!

The third boon was, “Oh Lord, fill my heart with love, so that I can share my love with all and devote my life to serve You and love You wholeheartedly. You are the embodiment of love; I should also become full of love like You.”

In this boon we can infer Jesus realised through his penance that God is Love and he want to emulate God…as Swami has said our purpose or the life mission is to know that we are Divine, and reach the point of I am I.

Please note that all the three boons requested were from a youth(Jesus)

Therefore always hold on to the permanent and its attributes. The permanent should be your objective in your life, and it is God. Learn to love God in fullness and you will become God,…and I too with His Guidence and Grace is plodding along the path, often slipping and sleeping along the way, but I am not going to give up…I pray you too walk the path always holding on to the lotus feet of our Master, Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba…

I wish you all the best and I thank You Message from Zonal Young Adult Coordinator: Dr Sathya Rao Jogulu "AS BIG AS THE UNITED NATIONS"

OM SRI SAI RAM

Dearest young adults, brothers and sisters,

Change is in the air of the Nation. Malaysia, a country we all call home is for me a family that predominantly made of all of you, my Sai brothers and sisters. This is the family that has nurtured everything good that I have. Gratitude be upon my parents who have brought me up in the Sai fold. Memories of growing up in Rawang Center filled with lessons on values applicable to living and being. As a Sai young adult, it is pertinent All members including office Multiple visits to Swami’s divine for us to know the structure of this bearers are in the organization for abode and close physical proximity smooth flowing organization. To one reason and one reason only i.e to the Lord of the Universe has explain in brief, SSIO is an to realise and manifest one’s thought me the basics of His international organization governed inharent divinity that can be teachings of ‘Love All, Serve All’ and by the Prashanti Council and Sri fostered fully by the varieties of ‘Help Ever, Hurt Never’. Sathya Sai World Foundation. For ongoing activities in the Sathya Sai administrative purposes, the Center and t activities in the state, In 2007, Swami blessed upon me a countries outside India are divided national, regional, zonal and lifechanging experience, a ticket to into 11 geographical zones, each international levels; all of which is to the World Youth Conference (WYC) with a Zone Chair and Malaysia falls fullfil the sole purpose of spiritual in Putta Parthi. My understanding under Zone 4. Each zones are growth. This is the secret recipe of the Sai family quickly changed in divided into regions which are that keeps the unity of the Sai the course of the next few days. I served by central coordinators. United Nations. realised my Sai family was Malaysia falls under the Region 4.1 growing wide across the globe and alongside Indonesia, Singapore, Without His Will, not even a blade quickly learned that the Brunei and Philipines. Each region of grass moves! Therefore, I pray to Organization was as big as is made of countries which are Swami that all Sai Young Adults the United Nations, just that the supervised by the National realise that this global organization Sathya Sai International Country President (NCP) who is that bears His name will guide us in Organization (SSIO) was more helped by Vice Presidents and becoming a good human and an united than the United Nations respective wings including the examplary Sai Child. itself. This Sai United Nations young adult wing. All Sathya Sai named SSIO, is an organization that Centers report to the NCP through JAI SAI RAM flourishes seemlessly though its the state coordinators. management is vast and complex. MESSAGE FROM NATIONAL YOUNG ADULT ADVISOR: RAAGAN BHASKARAN NAIR

This has been a very beautiful journey for me from 2013-2017 heading the National youth wing. I have repeatedly mentioned about my sai family in various occasions. This has been my greatest achievement. We have created a good foundation Om Sri Sai Ram. and system including transition for the new team to take over. I would like to thank all team My humble pranams to the Lotus feet of Bhagavan members especially Bro.Vijay, Dr.Sathya , Sri Sathya Sai Baba for being my Supreme Divine Sis.Shalani and Sis.Roopini & Sis.Nanthiney for Master and helping me in every bit and pieces of their continues support and guidance to manage this journey making it more meaningful and the entire wing. Thanking all State Leaders and beautiful. Council Exco members led by Mahendran Anna, Sugu Anna, Uncle Reddy, Uncle Nackeeran, Dear endearing youths, Mohana Anna, Brother Ramana, Sister Nalini Brother Amar for the opportunities, The first vahini Swami wrote was Prema Vahini. encouragement and support for all our activities. Swami said,“"For this age of Kali, the easiest and best path is the path of love. God is love. Live in Special thanks to Suresh Anna for always being love”. He also said, “Start the day with love. Fill the with us and spending his valuable time with the day with love. End the day with love. This is team and for our activities. Your motivation has the way to God”. inspired us a lot.

Swami has shown us how to live in love. To live in Challenges were there but Swami made me a love, we have to put love in action through service strong person to go through the different phases and sacrifice. of my life with good understanding.

Congratulations for all the youths for thier untiring We have had a good transition for the past 1 year efforts, enthusiasm, leadership and organizational and new leaders are now heading the youth force abilities and I further take this opportunity to urge in Malaysia. everyone to march forward and be the "Messengers of Sai". Congratulations to all the new members and I will still play my role as HIS servant in this journey of Bhagavan in His infinite love for all of us, has my life with my amazing SAI FAMILY. created Sathya Sai Organization to help us sail through the journey towards self transformation. Hope Bro.Prasath, Bro.Sunil and Bro.Mithran will Now it is up to us if we are choosing to march bring this wing to a greater height and most forward or being stagnant and not growing importantly respond to our current challenges towards achieving the very purpose of Bhagavan's especially looping the teen youths back to our avatarhood...Self transformation. organization. Vanessa Green

Looking ahead, I feel its time for us to function Only those whom Swami has chosen can serve and take the steps to reflect Swamis message Him. He has been preparing us over many and create that domino effect where one person lifetimes to do His work and to be instruments of helps another and it keeps going on His love. continuously. This is the time to make difference in our life and be part of Bhagavan's divine Having said this let me conclude here with a mission and roar like a lion in all nook and cranny prayer of gratitude: of the nation. O Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, allow me to In first world youth conference 2007, Swami cleanse your Divine Lotus feet with the tears mentioned He expects us to be energetic, to be springing from my heart and true devotion. My “strong leaders, like lions”, and be useful to koti koti praanams for giving me all the society. He further said, as we age, our opportunities in Sathya Sai Organizations to responsibilities grow, with work, marriage, spread my wings and work across the nations as children. This precious stage of youth is a golden much as I could. Swami, this has really shaped opportunity to serve without needing to worry me to be what I am today. I promise to continue about any extra ‘luggage’. Serving is also an to be a messenger of SAI in all my capacity". important activity which humbles us, and makes us stay grounded. Jai Sai Ram.

To be part of His divine mission and to serve in the Sathya Sai Organisation is a sign of His grace. "Read on, Watson." Message from National Young Adult Advisor: Vijay Dorai

Dear Graduates Skipping past the esoteric philosophical ideas of It is an honour to officially welcome you to what being One with the Paramatma, I want to look at it as is commonly known as the youth fold. It is simply living a life where I can be comfortable in my defined as consisting of young adults from the own skin, where the Sai Youth in me and the “hey ages of 18 up to 35 (I hear some middle aged look, this is who I am” side of me is folded so tight person in denial has now upped this limit to 40, that you cannot peel one away from the other. Oh but that is my point for another day). what a weight lifted off my back once I do that, with While defining the exact duration that a youth is confidence? called a youth is a fun debate to have, I am more keenly interested in the phrase, “youth From now on, when I think about being part of the fold”. youth fold, I want to imagine Sai wrapping Himself around me. Again, skipping through the theosophical Fold? Why do we call this a fold? minefield of trying to ascertain Sai Baba and His Divinity, I want to look at it as simply living a life This may sound like late night ramblings of a anchored in core values that are so firmly grounded delusional man on the precipice of being a non- in me. A code of conduct that envelopes my whole youth, but, hey, read on I say! being, that shaking the ideals I live by is not even possible. I want to quickly identify my moral A fold can either be the act of bending compass, and want to live by the values that in the something over on itself so that one part of it long term I want to be known for, and be known as. covers another, or it can also be defined as the Oh what pride I can take in knowing what I stand for act of covering or wrapping something in or and standing tall for it? around. So, brothers and sisters, if there is just one way of You see where I am getting? No? Read on, welcoming you, this is it. The Youth fold welcomes Watson. you with open arms, in which you can finally be comfortable in your own skin and live a life anchored From now on, when I think about being part of in values that you hold dear. the youth fold, I want to imagine my Sai and my individual identity to be folded into one. Sairam Thank you Sai By: Prasath Goonasekerak NATIONAL YOUNG ADULT COORDINATOR

Our family are the roots of our growth. Sathya Sai’s This helped me to not only contemplate alongside, but also reminder on “See good - Hear good - Speak good -Do guide other teenagers who came from or were heading good - Be good” has been a personal responsibility towards unhealthy environments. This transformation throughout my life. As I matured, I started realising the drastically boosted my leadership in the Sai organization, as broader meaning of those wise words by Swami. Just like well as within my education and career. How else can I a toddler who watches his family and learns how to walk thank you dear SAI? and talk; so is our growth within the context of our immediate family and our extended Sai family. We are I believe that 'what is the purpose of life?' is a never ending given a beautiful family that demonstrates goodness to question for all of us. For me, that unanswered question has us. always led me to blaming myself for being useless. While I was 'supposed' to request Swami to grant me success and Negativity too often emerges to test our connection with happiness in my prayers; however, it seemed like Swami had 'goodness'. Showering our self with goodness is the only hijacked my mind so that I would constantly request Him to way to minimize the impacts of negativity, as we can make me into to be a useful person. never escape those challenges in life. Hence, Satsang (good company) is the best gift from God to us. My Sai How boring is that? But guess what? HE made me ask that family has ensured I am leading a beautiful journey in my question, and in return HE answered it by asking me to give personal and immediate family life. all of my availability for HIM. All that I have done as a teen and young adult thus far, is to just give my time and nothing Thank you SAI. else. HE maximized it to make my life so meaningful. There was no such time or space while doing His work that felt From glossophobia to fearless speaking. boring. Every moment spent with performing Sai activities My transformation began through an interest to serve in filled me with extreme excitement and joy. What more can I the S.H.A.K.T.I program which motivates students with ask you from You, dear SAI? disciplinary issues in colleges and schools. This was my childhood background for more than a decade - staying in My dear SAI teens and young adults of Malaysia, we are all the 'highest of grades' slum area - it was this that equally the beloved children of Swami. The SAI that I have motivated me into volunteering work. been mentioning all along is not just the physical form of our beloved Bhagawan that we recognize and revere; but the Swami was present and guided me through my family to LOVE that connects all of us together as a family. The Sathya ensure I did not fall into the unhealthy lifestyle choices Sai Organization is the common parent for us all as siblings; that surrounded me throughout my childhood and hence, let us be constantly connected to make this world a adolescence. Probably that environment contributed to heaven on Earth. my glossophobia, but Swami silently transformed me to grow into a fearless speaker today. All of you, are MY SAI.

JAI SAI RAM NATIONAL TEEN YOUTH COORDINATORS’ MESSAGE

Loving Sai Ram! BY: DARSHANA SIVANANTHAM, SATHISHA GOONASAKARAN, SUBASH ELANGOVAN As you may already know, Group 4 or Teen AND MITHRAN BALAKRISHNAN Youth is the final leg of the Sai Spiritual Education programme catering for students ON BEHALF OF THE NATIONAL TEEN YOUTH between the ages of 15-17 year olds, before TEAM. they graduate and become Young Adults. To strengthen their understanding of and their loving To give you some background, The National relationship with Swami. Teen Youth team falls under the umbrella of To help them develop self-confidence and self-esteem. the Sathya Sai Educare Academy for Human To instil awareness of gratitude towards their parents, Values of Malaysia. This team is involved in society, nation, creation and the creator. activities and initiatives related to teachers To help them in nurturing respect and love for the different and students in Group 4 classes, popularly races, creeds and perspectives. known as Teen Youth classes. To help them acquire and utilize living skills at home, school/University, workplace and in the community. Group 4 classes generally guide teens to seek To help them develop and improve upon their Leadership their true identity through the alignment of skills their Head, Heart and Hands. The 3-year To prepare them to the fullest extent to take up leadership journey blends various teaching techniques; roles within the Sai and other organizations. all which follows the Sathya Sai guide to SSE/SSEHV education approaches, to realize The Teen Youth team across the country continues to look at one’s self in aspects of body, mind and soul. ways to innovate and improvise on the programme to ensure The complete module is designed with that it remains relevant and more importantly, caters to the emphasis: need of the teens. 19

We’ve increasingly seen that in order for the For the rest of the Young Adults reading this, know relationship with teens and those they connect that you too sometimes need a breather, the avenue to with to be successful, the engagement needs to vent, and an opportunity to channel your energy. The extend beyond just the centre or programmes. organisation provides all kinds of platforms for you to There is a deep need for connection to be built serve, to gain knowledge and to reflect. The SSIO has on a personal level. Some may label this as a helped many of us through the mentor- mentee relationship, or a “brother/sister brotherhood/sisterhood support system we’ve built from another mother” kind of relationship. over time. More importantly though, we’ve built a However, what is essential is that the teens know stronger connection to our anchor and inner strength, they have someone they can count on when it Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. matters; who is invested in their well-being. Being students of SSE ourselves, we certainly believe that Teen Youth sessions and the SSE programme as a For the graduating teens reading this, we hope whole is critical, and we encourage everyone with the that you have equipped yourself with all the heart and drive to coach and support teens to be a tools and techniques to be happy, to find peace, part of these initiatives. Do let us know through and bounce back up from challenges that defeat [email protected] if you are keen you. to join us.

Remember - it is not about falling down, it is We would like to take this opportunity to thank all about how fast you climb back up. Know that you teachers, coordinators and young adults who have have brothers and sisters around you who you played a big role in the Malaysian Sai Teen Youth can count on to just hear you out and help you Programme. get through some of those moments you wish you didn’t need to deal with. Jai Sai Ram. “Knowing Swami”

B Y : N A N T H I N E Y D E V I R A G A V A N NATIONAL DEPUTY YOUNG ADULT COORDINATOR Omkaar/Sathyam Sivam Sundaram (SSS)

OmKaar/Sathyam Sivam Sundaram (SSS) is a bimonthly session for teen youths (15 years to 17 years old) and young adults (18 years and above) which have been conducted for the past 5 years from the year 2012 to 2017. The Omkaar/SSS session has been a catalyst for the development of other teen youth and youth activities. Moreover, many aspiring young leaders were identified during these sessions who are currently leading few activities in the central region and National team.

The main objectives in organizing these sessions were to reflect the life story of the Bhagawan Baba in current youth and teen youth perspective. Besides that, these sessions act as a bridging platform for the teen youths and youths, instilling leadership skills in event management among the youths of the host centre and to train youths to be well equipped facilitators.

Thus far, a total of 27 sessions have been hosted by at least 14 Sathya Sai Centres in the central region throughout these five years. Omkaar/SSS is not only about knowing swami but also a great opportunity to get to know teen youths and youths from other centres. As swami said, “Unity is Divinity” and this is the time we can experience oneness and love of being one big Sai family.

YOUTH PAGE 21 MAGAZINE Every session conducted was unique in its own It is only by knowing swami and following our way in which the modules were prepared by Bro conscience or Inner Swami that is instilled by Sankar and team based on the SSS chapters. The disciplined spiritual practices & faith, for the voice facilitators’ team will meet up two weeks earlier will not lead us astray. prior to the session to run through the module to ensure the right message is conveyed to the Therefore, practicing Bhajans, meditation and participants. Moreover, these meetings among namasmarana, as well as participation in facilitators often become a recharge port through Nagasankirtana & study circle are ways to invoke the powerful satsang held and also mould new the Brahma in us. facilitators to brush up their soft skills by boost SSS session allow us to know swami well and their confidence level, encourage critical thinking dwell in his teachings as we are HIS messenger and being creative in delivering the modules in a to spread his messages, love and anandha to fun way yet informative and impactful. others. In the “Awakening Continent” chapter, swami talks about "How can we be happy These sessions conducted often remind us to always?". Swami said, "Derive joy from within, You realign ourselves back to the right path and not to are the Athma, the eternal spring of Anandha. be distracted by the tsunamic proportion of Love all; no one will then hate you or envy you." negative events happening, waiting to engulf and Swami also said that “You must have freedom destruct us by losing our spirit. Therefore, satsang not only from fear, but freedom from hope and like this are equally important to rekindle back expectation. Trust in My wisdom: I do not make our spirit to escalate our consciousness level to a mistakes. Love my uncertainty!” Knowing swami higher purpose. helps us to have full faith and surrender totally to HIM. Through every chapter, we learnt more about swami from the time HE was born to the time HE As we progressively completing each and every declared himself as the avathar and how HE helps chapter of SSS, we too must transform within the needy people. Every chapter inspired us to be and follow HIS footstep. Swami said, “Follow the like swami. In Volume 3 SSS, Chapter 2, “Attention: Master, Face the Devil, Fight to the End, Finish World At Prayer” was about connecting Karma the Game”. Knowing swami helps us to stand out and Dharma to Brahma. Karma is an action, free from others in our daily life. This is a journey of from interference from others, guided by our own ONE in attaining spirituality and along the way, choice & conscience meanwhile Dharma is the we should set a higher frequency and connect to righteous action to be performed with regards to HIM which will bring out “anandha”, the one’s duty, regardless of the result. “brahmanandha”. This will definitely unlock the answer in our life and mould us to be a better Brahman is ultimately our consciousness or the and responsible person in society. realization of the God within us. Most importantly, how can one perform Karma Dharmically? Jai Sai Ram F U N F I L L E D A L T E R N A T I V E L I F E S T Y L E

A fun-filled alternative lifestyle is made relevant by the supposition that a youth is in present experiencing a lifestyle that in some form or other causes harm or degradation to his/her quality of life. It is a promise that through the prescribed activity, you will not just have fun and joy (something everyone is seeking) but also be having a lifestyle that does not corrupt or degrade the values and principles you live by.

It is in that vein that the Sai Youth members came together to organize sporting activities, which are by far the best way to attract fellow youth, and the most beneficial way to spend our hours outside of school and work.

In particular, the NVNK FC football and futsal games have been a mainstay in the calendar for the past years. NVNK FC (New Victorious Noble Knights) is a registered club with active attendance of about 18 people every week for indoor futsal and about 30 people every month for field soccer games. The NVNK football team has also reached out to other teams in order to spread the joy and happiness derived from the game with others.

. As a team that is led by Sai Youth Leaders, the principles of the club is founded and promoted to be upon discipline, team work and right values.

Since the inception of the group about 6 years ago and the official registration of the club last year, the group has grown in togetherness and improved the sense of duty the club. Football, or any sport for that matter, contribute in providing a healthy alternative to youth of today to steer them away from negative activities like drugs, alcohol, smoking, or just wasting time. As the morning games kick off early, the youth are naturally getting to bed early and not spending their time in the clubs and pubs or indulging in other negative activities. A membership in a registered club also brings values such as responsibility, duty and hard work to the everyday psyche of the individual. Youth who otherwise would be in pubs and clubs on Saturday night sleep in early and arrive for a 2 hour game of football on Sunday morning.

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Those who show lack of discipline are given tough punishments, and the boys grow as they learn lessons on commitment, and sacrifice for club.

Through this activity, we have developed a successful alternative to other mundane fun-seeking activities of youth today, while deriving joy, fun and most importantly health benefits. Introducing the New National Young Adult Team

BY ROOPINI PADMANABHAN NATIONAL DEPUTY YOUNG ADULT COORDINATOR (SECRETARY)

This team has gone through the selection The Special Project team has a process based on their current roles and representative from DARTS, HOPE/PAD, capabilities to serve and contribute for outreach programmes, animal activities, Sathya Sai International Organisation of Parent care and Wanita. The technical Malaysia. team supports all wings for major events and the research team is focused to The new team will be headed by the engage the previous teen youth graduates National Young Adult Coordinator, to the organization. The education wing assisted by National Deputy Young Adult has teen youth, STAR, Rise for VIP and Coordinators and National Teen Youth SHAKTI coordinators. Coordinator. The secretariat team consist of 3 secretaries, supports the whole Young The team is young and vibrant; ever ready Adult team. Two National Deputy Young to assist and support young adults in the Adults are incharge of Omkaar and organization. We are fully integrated within Sathyam Sivam Sundram and one National the SSIO of Malaysia, participating in all Deputy Young Adult will manage SSE and activities; devotional, educational and SSEHV (teen youth transition). service projects. With His Divine Blessings Organisation. The regional coordinators and guide, this team will march forward are the representatives of the State Youth towards the Mission and Vision of Coordinators in the National team. Bhagavan and Sathya Sai International

Sathya Sai Education & Sathya Sai Education in Human Values

Graduating Class of 2017 Testimonials

DEVEESHWAR SAI SSBC SS3 The Balvikas classes have helped me in many ways. I’ve learned to control my anger. During classes, they discussed ways to overcome anger and this has helped me a lot. I’ve recently joined the centre community adoption program in Bukit Tagar. Through this program I’ve learned how to be more patient. GWINDDRAO A/L RAMARAO SSBC BANDAR KLANG

SSE has helped me to overcome the challenges that an average student faces. The lesson plans has indirectly helped me to relate with my problems. Now as an SSE guru I would like to return the favor HARISHWA RAM by helping my students. SSBC SS3 I thoroughly enjoyed attending classes every Saturday as it has made me the person I am today. I am able to carry myself confidently and responsibly in public and I am always aware of what is good and what is bad. I strongly encourage every child to attend SSEHV to grow spiritually and holistically. HARSHAVARDHAN MANIAM SSBC SUBANG JAYA I had attended the SSE classes for the past 13 years and those were the best years of my life. SSE has impacted me a lot and changed my life in many ways. For instance, I have become more responsible and determined in everything I do and uptake.

JAGATHISH RAO A/L MADHAVAN SSBC SEREMBAN Being a part of the EHV program has definitely given me a lot in life. I had the opportunities to get involved in various types of social service. I have definitely improved myself mentally and spiritually. I’m really grateful to graduate under the Sai academy. I’m looking forward to contribute to the organization in the years to come.

JAIANDRAN VEERASINGAM SSBC SUBANG JAYA The SSE/SSEHV program has beneficially impacted me. It has taught me many values such as patience, being polite to others, looking at tough situations from all angles, and most of all, how to be my best self. After my graduation I will contribute to SSIO by being an SSE teacher.

KABILESHVARAN JANA SSBC CHERAS I started SSE at the age of 13 and it has been a very memorable experience for me. I have learnt many lessons and values along the way that will definitely benefit me in the future. I have learnt how to stay true to my principles in life and not get diverted or influenced by others.

KAVINASH NAIDU SSBC SS3 What I learnt from SSE classes for the past 9 years is the 5 human values. I use these values in my day to day activities and it really helps me to overcome a lot of problems that I have. I also learnt the importance of respecting my parents. They too can see the changes in me and are very happy about it. KOSHAN A/L LEVIIN GANESS RAJASEGARAN NAGARAJU SSBC IPOH SSBC BANDAR GARDEN KLANG

T h e S S E c l a s s e s h a v e b e e n b e n e f i c i a l f o r S S E h a s g i v e n m e a p o s i t i v e a t t i t u d e m e t o r e a l i z e t h e i m p o r t a n c e o f t h e 5 t o w a r d s l i f e . T o d a y I a m a n a s s i s t a n t h u m a n v a l u e s s o t h a t I c a n l e a d m y l i f e g u r u a n d a m g r a t e f u l t o S S E f o r t o w a r d s d i v i n i t y . p r o v i d i n g m e w i t h t h e o p p o r t u n i t y t o b r i n g o u t m y a b i l i t i e s . I n o w f e e l m o r e c o n f i d e n t t o l e a d t h e u p c o m i n g g e n e r a t i o n t o S w a m i ’ s m e s s a g e s . A f t e r t h i s i w o u l d l o v e t o s e r v e t h i s s o c i e t y f u l l - h e a r t e d l y .

MRITYUNJAYAN A/L SUNDARA MOORTHY SSBC KEDAH

PARVIEN RAJ HARIDERAN SBBC AMPANG I a m r e a l l y f e e l i n g h a p p y a n d b l e s s e d t o b e a B a l v i k a s s t u d e n t f o r t h e p a s t 1 1 y e a r s . I f e e l g i f t e d . I w a s e n a b l e d t o f i n d m y i n n e r s e l f w h i c h r e s i d e s w i t h i n m e . A s a t e e n y o u t h , I w a n t t o c o n t r i b u t e m y t i m e a n d e n e r g y i n t o s e v a a c t i v i t i e s . I h a v e l e a r n e d t o o v e r c o m e m y f e a r s a n d h o w t o b e m o r e i n d e p e n d e n t a n d a c t i v e i n s e v a a c t i v i t i e s . I h a v e l e a r n e d t o r e s p e c t b o t h m y p a r e n t s e v e n t h o u g h t h e y a r e s e p a r a t e d .

NIMALAN SANJAYAN SSBC JOHOR BAHRU

ROSHAN AANANDA SSBC AMPANG

I h a v e l e a r n e d h o w t o b e a b e t t e r p e r s o n a n d m a k e g o o d d e c i s i o n s i n l i f e a s w e l l a s b e h a p p y .

I l e a r n e d h o w t o b e h a p p y , t h e i m p o r t a n c e o f t e l l i n g t h e t r u t h a n d w h y I s h o u l d a p p r e c i a t e m y p a r e n t s m o r e . THEISSHANTH KUMAR SSBC SS3

SSEHV has been a part of my life since I was 5 years old. At first I never really questioned why I attended it, as it was a weekly routine. However, as I grew older all the lessons I learned has influenced me in terms of my decision making and discriminating between what I should and should not do.

SARVESH ROSHAN A/L RAVICHANDRAN SSBC SUBANG JAYA

I have been attending SSEHV classes since a young age. One of the main things that I have learned is always to appreciate my parents. It has also helped to be more disciplined and control my desires.

SATISH A/L PRABHAGAR SSBC IPOH GARDEN

I have learned to become more independent than before. I have also learned to respect my parents more, manage my time better and not get influenced by my friends.

SRIRAM A/L S ODAIYAPPAN SSBC SEREMBAN I have been attending the SSE classes for the past 9 years. These classes have transformed me, instilled confidence, and great responsibility within me. The main lesson I learned is to love all and serve all.

RISHONN CHELVA SSBC SS3

After spending 8 years in SSEHV I have learned to become more independent, build up my confidence and discipline. ARATTHI RAHAYA DANUTRA MORTHI THARMALINGAM SSBC PERAI SSBC BANDAR KLANG

I learned why are we Balvikas has helped me born as human beings in to face the outside world this birth and I will do my and I have benefitted a duty as what I should do. lot from it. I am also a Service is where I Balvikas assistant guru get real happiness. As I and from that I have know what is permanent learnt how to be in this world I will take committed and more the spiritual patient, especially in the path throughout nursery class. the whole journey of my Initially I was a very quiet life. person, but now I have learnt to speak up.

DIVYA MENON A/P CHANRAMUGHI K. MOOHAN CHANRAMOHAN SSBC SEREMBAN 2 SSBC SUBANG JAYA

I have learnt to mold I have learnt patience myself into a better and moral person. I have learnt to values through SSE. I balance between good also have been part of and bad. SSE has helped Sai activities in my me to be confident to Centre while speak in front of people. performing service to The 5 values that I have the God whom I visualize learnt has greatly is present in everyone. A impacted my life and I big thank you to my wish to practice it gurus and parents everyday. because they helped a lot in overcoming my problems.

DHIVYAGAYAATHRE BRINTHA A/P R NAIR SELVANAYAGAM SSBC BANGSAR SSBC SEREMBAN 2

Teen-youth classes have SSE has made helped me improve in me connect with Swami my leadership skills. I and has taught me a lot have become more of things on what life is brave and independent all about which helps me in any given task. in my daily life. DIPTHI JAGANNATHAM SSBC Bukit Beruang

I have benefitted from SSEHV by becoming a more responsible person in making my decisions. I have also started teaching in SSE classes. I want to inspire the kids just like my gurus inspired me. I also realize that after everything that I have been through, the only anchor in my life is Swami.

DURGA A/P ARJUNA SSBC Seremban Selatan

In 2012 I began attending SSE classes in Group 3. I found out about SSE from friends and it was a new experience for me. On the first day of class itself, I learnt good values that helped me improve my patience level. SSE has taught me to face my challenges bravely and given me positive vibes.

GITTANJALI PATHMANATHAN SSBC Bandar Klang

SSE has helped me to become a more understanding and patient person. I’m able to handle situations calmly and positively now. I've learned to manage my time and prioritize my work. I would like to continue my service as an assistant SSE guru and always stay connected to my Sai centre.

JANANI SUBRAMANIYAM SSBC Desa Mentari

SSE has taught me to respect my parents, control my anger and how to connect to God. I also learnt to do service which helped me control my ego.

JAYA KIRUBAKARY A/P NADARAJA SSBC Seremban

SSE has helped me to become a more disciplined person and taught me leadership qualities to become a wonderful leader. My ambition to become a teacher has been fulfilled.

KEERTHANA THIAGARAJAH SSBC Cheras

For the past seven years in SSE classes, I have learnt many things, which not everyone is gifted to learn. I have evolved into a better person with the guidance and teachings of Swami and my gurus.

KAUSALYA VIGNESHWARA RAO SSBC Johor Bahru SSE classes have helped me to mentally prepare for my future. I have also discovered many of my talents through SSE classes and learnt a lot about myself. Lessons of SSE are truly lifetime lessons.

LIM SUE LYNN SSBC SS3 I have learnt the five human values and it has shaped me into who I am today. I’m thankful for this and would like to help in becoming an assistant SSEHV guru and participate in various activities in my Sai Centre.

KAVESSHANA GANESH SSBC Perai I have been attending SSE classes since the tender age of 7. At first, I was only attending the classes because my parents made me to and I often felt demotivated to go as I had to get up early on Sunday mornings, but once I started, I never stopped. Through SSE, I have grown so much as a human being not only spiritually.

LOVENYA A/P VIGNESWARA RAO SSBC Johor Bahru I have learnt to become a responsible person since I joined SSE. I have learnt to be more hardworking, disciplined and dedicated in every single thing I do. This has not only helped me in my studies, but also my daily life.

LOSHMITTHA D/O RAMANI SSBC Seremban 2 Attending SSE classes has benefited me in various ways. I have became more kind towards society and just a better person in life. I have learnt that the end of education is character. The best character leads to a successful life. The 5 principles of Sai have guided me throughout my life and I have become more aware that there is only 1 religion, the religion of love. MONEISHAA GAWRIE POVANESWARY A/P SSBC Seremban 2 KIRUSNAN SSBC Seremban Attending SSE classes has taught me lot of SSE classes helped me values and the by teaching me importance of being mantras and ways to humble, patient and meditate that make loving. I learnt how to me stay connected to apply God and calm. these values in my Furthermore, SSE everyday life and am classes helped me able to make right handle serious decisions. I hope I will situations in life. I also be able to contribute can avoid from getting more and gain more RESHMMA PARAMANANTHAN involved in various knowledge on this SSBC Bandar Klang problems. journey. SSE program has molded me to become a better person. I can easily handle challenges being guided from what I learnt through SSE. The values and teachings of Swami have benefited me and it has brought my life on the proper path.

RUBITHRA PUSHPHAVANEE GNANAPRAGASAM PAVITRA RAGUNATHAN SSBC Desa Mentari SSBC Seremban Selatan SSBC Seremban Selatan SSE has taught me to In 2010 I attended my first SSE is very beneficial understand and respect SSE class. My mum always for me. It has helped others even if they are forced me to go for SSE me release stress by younger than us. I also classes. It was only when I singing bhajans and learnt how to manage turned 16 that I realized SSE chanting manthras. I my problems and was helping me improve my have overcome not hurt others with my character. SSE has many challenges words. also helped me to become a through this class. brave human. SAUNDARY A/P SAI VEESSALEE VIJAYAKUMAR SELVARAJA SSBC BANDAR SSBC BANDAR KLANG KLANG

S S E h a s b u i l t t h e f o u n d a t i o n o f m y a t t i t u d e . I t h a s p o s i t i v e l y i m p a c t e d e v e r y B a l v i k a s h a s i n s t i l l e d t h e v a l u e s o f s t e p o f m y l i f e . T o d a y I a m a b l e t o t a k e S a i ' s t e a c h i n g s o n h o w t o s u r v i v e a n d c h a r g e a n d l e a d p e o p l e b e c a u s e S S E h a s c o m m u n i c a t e . I w o u l d l i k e t o c o n v e y p r o v i d e d m e w i t h t h e s k i l l s , o p p o r t u n i t i e s , t h i s m e s s a g e t o t h e u p c o m i n g a n d s p a c e s w h i c h h a v e b r o u g h t o u t m y g e n e r a t i o n . a b i l i t i e s .

SHAMMITA RAM SSBC SUBANG JAYA

SHARON CHIA SSBC SS3 B a l v i k a s h a s t a u g h t m e t o b e a l o v i n g p e r s o n r e g a r d l e s s o f r a c e , c i r c u m s t a n c e s o r s i t u a t i o n s . B e i n g l o v i n g h a s h e l p e d m e t o s t a n d o u t i n T h r o u g h t h i s S S E H V p r o g r a m , I l e a r n t v a r i o u s s i t u a t i o n s . S e r v i c e t o m a n k i n d i s a b o u t t h e 5 h u m a n v a l u e s , w h i c h a r e L o v e , s e r v i c e t o G o d . I h a v e l e a r n t t h a t , s e r v i c e P e a c e , T r u t h , N o n V i o l e n c e a n d R i g h t i s a v a l u e e v e r y p e r s o n s h o u l d C o n d u c t . T h i s p r o g r a m g a v e m e a l o t o f c u l t i v a t e t o m a k e t h e w o r l d a b e t t e r l e s s o n s o n h o w t o b e a p e r s o n l i v i n g l i f e p l a c e . w i t h a g o o d a t t i t u d e . I t t a u g h t m e t o b e m o r e u n d e r s t a n d i n g i n e v e r y s i t u a t i o n a n d e n c o u r a g e d m e t o p e r f o r m S e v a .

THARANI NAGARAJAH SSBC SRI SEGAMBUT

SOHANA RAMESH SSBC AMPANG S S E H V h a s t a u g h t m e m a n y g o o d v a l u e s e s p e c i a l l y t h e m a i n 5 v a l u e s S S E H V h a s b e n e f i t e d m e i n w a y s t h a t I a m w h i c h i s S a t h y a , D h a r m a , S h a n t h i , v e r y g r o u n d e d t o c e r t a i n p r i n c i p l e s t h a t I P r e m a a n d A h i m s a . I a l s o l e a r n t h o w h a v e s e t f o r m y s e l f a n d t o p r a c t i c e t h e m t o o v e r c o m e m y f e a r t o c o m e a n d e v e r y d a y s o t h a t I c a n g r o w e a c h d a y a n d s p e a k i n f r o n t o f p e o p l e . S S E H V g a v e b e c o m e a b e t t e r p e r s o n . T h r o u g h o u t m y m e t h e o p p o r t u n i t y t o d o m o r e s e v a . B a l v i k a s o f g o i n g t h r o u g h v a r i o u s c o m p e t i t i o n s h a s o n l y t a u g h t m e l e s s o n s t h a t t h e r e i s n o t h i n g o f l o s i n g o r w i n n i n g T H E E T C A N A P U S H P A N A T H A N S S B C S U B A N G J A Y A

SSEHV has been a very beneficial program for me. It has transformed me in terms of discipline, responsibility, time management and most importantly, developing a ceiling on desires. Who I am today is solely because of Balvikas and the guidance of all my EHV gurus. I wish to contribute as a Balvikas teacher after graduating. I think that is the most valuable seva I can ever do because I would like to guide the younger generations like how my gurus did.

Y U V H A S H N I A / P S U G U N A N P I L L A I S S B C I P O H G A R D E N

Throughout this journey, one of the greatest lessons I have learnt is to be confident in what I believe and to fight for what is right. I have also learnt how to empower the 5 human values not only in myself but also in the people around me. Last but not least, I have gained the opportunity to actively participate in seva, which grants me great peace and connects me to Swami.

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I want you to be leaders to protect the world. Leaders like lions, self-reliant, courageous, majestic and just. Lion is the king of animals and I want you to be king among men.

- Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba