We shall be judged not by the creed we profess or the label we wear or the slogans we shout but by the work, the industry, the sacrifice, the honesty and purity of character. Realise the Heaven within you and all at once all the desires are fulfilled, all the misery and sufferings is put an end to. Feel yourself above the body and its environments above the mind and its motives, above the thought of success or fear. The great cause of suffering in the world is that people do not look within; they rely on outside forces. With Love Sri Sathya Sai Baba 30th September, 1980 This report is dedicated at the lotus feet of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba About Sri Sathya Sai Baba Sri Sathya Sai Baba, a loving God to his devotees, a universal teacher and humanitarian to others, has inspired millions of people across the world through his teachings of truth, love, peace, right conduct and nonviolence. His gospel of unconditional love expressed through selfless service, continues to inspire thousands of voluntary initiatives by the members of the Sai Organisation and others worldwide. His teachings of universal love and acceptance have found their way into millions of hearts in India and abroad, transcending all boundaries of race and religion. The teachings of Sri Sathya Sai Baba stress the equality of all religions, embracing all faiths as valid ways to truth, peace, love and God. They emphasize service to fellow human beings, and they have inspired millions to involve themselves in philanthropic activities. Contents

SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST » Report of the Trustees 4 » About the Trust 6 » Financial Statement 10 » Festivities at Prasanthi Nilayam 14

MEDICARE » Medicare 34 » Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Prasanthigram 35 » Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Whitefield 40 » Sri Sathya Sai General Hospital 45 » Sri Sathya Sai Mobile Hospital 48 » Telehealth 50 » Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Nursing 51

EDUCARE » Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning 54 » Sri Sathya Sai Mirpuri College of Music 64 » Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School 66 » Sai Schools in India 68 » Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini 69 » Annual Sports and Cultural Meet 74 » Sri Sathya Sai Gramaseva Project 79

SOCIOCARE » Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, India 84 » Sathya Sai International Organisation 99 » Sri Sathya Sai Easwaramma Women's Welfare Trust 114 » Sri Sathya Sai Nithya Annadana Padhakam 117 » Sri Sathya Sai Media Foundation 119 » Human Resources 124 Report of the Trustees

Report of the Trustees For the period April 1, 2012 – March 31, 2013

Two years have elapsed since the sud- speedy transfer and reporting of subject to power supply being ex- den physical departure of our Founder data. tended in time by the Government. Trustee, Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. • The Internal Audit procedures in- • The Trust completed the construc- In the first year, it was a new experience troduced last year are being refined tion of 300 additional houses in the for all of us to come to grips with the al- further. flood-affected villages of Odisha tered situation, and this severely tested • In keeping up with the spirit of the State and handed them over to the our faith and confidence. But the reas- current trend of legislation with re- beneficiaries. The total number of suring sense of devotion of the devo- spect to audit tenure, appropriate houses constructed under this proj- tees to Baba, and the steadfast commit- changes have been initiated in ap- ect in Odisha is 1,000. ment of the several institutions founded pointment of statutory auditors for • While the Sri Sathya Sai Seva by him, enabled the Trustees to take up the Trust. Organisation has been rendering re- the task of ensuring that His mission • All statutory reports to the Central lief to pilgrims and residents in the continued to flourish. and State Governments have been flood affected state of Uttarakhand, The Trustees, having realized that the submitted in time. the Trust proposes to take up reha- need of the hour was total transparency bilitation work, subject to the ap- • Substantial Investments to modern- with respect to the affairs of the Trust, proval of the State Government, ize facilities, as indicated in the state- instituted the practice of presenting with respect to residential houses. ment of Accounts, are being made Annual Reports of the complete activi- in the procurement and installation • The Trust continues to support the ties of the Trust and other Institutions of the latest generation of Medical Sai schools in several parts of India to engaged in the mission. Accordingly, Equipment at the two Super Spe- improve their facilities and academic they submit this, their third Annual Re- cialty Hospitals at Prasanthi Nilayam standards. port, for the period, 1st April, 2012 to 31st and Whitefield. • The Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini Pro- March, 2013. • Action has been initiated to expand gramme continues to expand its The following were the significant the General Hospital at Prasanthi coverage. Existing Buildings have decisions and actions taken during this Nilayam. been suitably altered providing period: good logistics and are made avail- • The Hospitals continue their aca- able for this programme at Prasanthi • The Board of Trustees held 11 meet- demic activities with the DNB post- Nilayam. ings during the year under review graduate training programme with and deliberated on issues and mat- very commendable results. • Additional buildings are being ters connected with the administra- planned for the Sri Sathya Sai Insti- • The Hospitals also continue to or- tion of the Trust. tute of Higher Learning. ganize notable conferences on im- • The Board of Management of the portant specialties for practicing • Construction of buildings for the Trust held 12 meetings. medical professionals with good centre for research at Prasanthi • The steps introduced for better gov- participation. Nilayam, and for the Hostel of Muddenahalli will be taken up at an ernance that were already imple- • The implementation of the exten- early date. mented were further fine tuned dur- sion of Rural Drinking Water Supply ing the year. Project to a further 118 habitations of • All festivals and functions were ob- • The Information Technology Sys- the Anantapur District is under prog- served and celebrated on schedule tems in the different units of the ress. It is expected that the supply of as before. Trust are being standardized to be water from this project to the vil- • The second anniversary of the Ma- on a common platform to enable lages will begin in November 2013, hasamadhi of the Founder Trustee

4 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 5 - - - - - October, 2013 th Board of Trustees of Board 20 ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL ~ Baba ~ We have drawn inspiration from the the from inspiration drawn have We Sai Sathya Sri of the Trustees the We tinuous support and assistance we have have we support assistance and tinuous Governments the from been receiving Karnataka. and Pradesh of Andhra and active and involvement constant devo Baba’s of support millions of the ap our on record place to wish We tees. service ren committed of the preciation Trust, of the employees the all by dered com the organizations, associate our and volunteers of Seva Dal mitted force wishers. well of our number large the the to ourselves rededicate Trust Central Bhaga Trustee, Founder of our mission Baba. Sai Sathya Sri wan Report of the Trustees Report of the - - - - - May, 2013. st We gratefully acknowledge con the gratefully We Shri J.V. Shetty, former Chairman of Caof Chairman former Shetty, J.V. Shri The Board of Trustees records the the records The of Trustees Board of the judge former Misra, A.P. Justice wati is a very long standing devotee of a very devotee is long standing wati Bhagawan. which does not enable him to attend attend to him enable does not which Bhag Justice Board. of the meetings the nara Bank, has also submitted his resig his submitted Bank, also nara has health. of ill on grounds nation both by very services rendered valuable of of tenures their during Trustees these fice. appointed was Court of India, Supreme on 31 a Trustee as - - - - "Service expresses the Divinity hidden in man. It broadens one's one's broadens It "Service Divinity man. in the hidden expresses qualities and tendencies in us can driven away through service." through away driven can us in tendencies and qualities heart, it destroys narrow-mindedness, and it gives delight. The evil The evil delight. gives it and narrow-mindedness, heart, destroys it was observedwas solemnity due with 24, on April Festival Aradhana an as E.S.LSri Excellency Narasim His 2012. Grama Seva (village service) was was service) Seva (village Grama three in villages 153 in conducted District for of Anantapur mandals of free with distribution days ten food active the and and par clothes han, Honorable Governor of Andhra of Andhra Honorable Governor han, Pradesh was the chief guest. staff and of students of the ticipation Institutions. educational our Always inAlways His service Justice P.N. Bhagwati, Trustee and for and Trustee Bhagwati, P.N. Justice • mer Chief Justice of India, has submit has of India, Justice Chief mer of Board the from resignation his ted age, of advanced on grounds Trustees About the Trust

Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust

The Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust was unconditional love and selfless service. people from all over the country, founded in 1972 by Bhagawan Sri All services provided by the Trust, in- predominantly from the lower Sathya Sai Baba as a public charitable cluding education and medical care are strata of society have benefited trust with the objectives of extend- totally free of cost and are open to all. from these hospitals. ing relief to the poor, including educa- • Established rural drinking water tion and health and any other objects The Trust does not solicit funds nor supply projects in the districts of general public utility as defined in has it so far accepted funds from of Anantapur, Medak, Mahboob- section 2(15) of the Indian Income Tax governments. All contributions to nagar and tribal areas of East and Act of 1991, without any discrimi- the Trust are voluntary contribu- West Godavari, covering about nation of caste, creed or religion. The tion from individuals who see Baba’s 1,500 villages. These projects Trust is presently led by a board of eight projects executed efficiently offer- members. ing immense relief to a large number of were completely executed by the people. Trust at its cost and then handed Based on the five core human values over to the Government of Andhra of truth, right conduct, peace, love Some of the major projects executed Pradesh. and non-violence, the Trust oper- are detailed below: • Modernised the Telugu Ganga ates two super specialty hospitals; • Established in 1981, the Sri Canal to ensure supply of Krishna two general hospitals; a four campus Sathya Sai Institute of High- water as contracted by the Gov- deemed university described by the er Learning at present has ernment of Andhra Pradesh to National Assessment and Accredita- four campuses at Anantapur, Chennai city. tion Council (NAAC) as a crest jewel of Whitefield, Prasanthi Nilayam and • Extended large-scale relief dur- the Indian university education system; Muddenahalli. This University ex- ing the earthquake in Gujarat, and an extensive school system from tends higher education to men the Tsunami in Tamil Nadu, and Classes I to XII. The Trust also provides and women totally free of cost. the floods in Odisha. Over 700 clean drinking water to over a million • Established a general hospital houses were constructed in Odisha villagers in five districts of Andhra in 1956, two super specialty Pradesh, and to ten million residents of hospitals in 1991 and 2001, and for those who were affected by the the city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The one mobile hospital in 2006 to floods. These were given to them Trust is led by a board of eight mem- extend advanced medical treat- free of cost. The Trust is now taking bers, who take inspiration from the ment to patients, totally free of up the construction of another 300 life of Bhagawan Baba, who led a life of cost. Hundreds of thousands of houses.

6 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 7 ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL ~ Baba ~ About About Trust the Background Leading industrialist and former national president, industrialist and former Leading of Indian IndustryConfederation (CII) Chairman of Indian OverseasFormer Bank, InternationalConsultant, Monetary Fund. of the High Court and SeniorChartered Advocate Accountant of Karnataka Court Karnatakaand the Supreme of India, and President, section of the International of Jurists. Commission SSSIHL. with an MBA from Worker Social Active Former Judge of the Supreme Court of the Supreme Judge of India, Former ), Human RightsThe (Uttar Commission Pradesh Chairman of Former of India of the Bar Council Committee Education Chairman Legal Chartered Accountant Leading Former vice chancellor of Sri Sathya Sai institute of Higher Learning, former central vigilance central vigilance former of Higher Sai institute vice chancellor of Sri Learning, Sathya Former commission-Govt of India,former Secretary of Government of India Department of Education Former Collector & District Collector District, of Anantapur Magistrate Former Secretary Govt. of A.P, (Projects), Finance Former Sai Institute of Sri Registrar of Higher Sathya Learning. Former spiritual discipline; then you will be humble and happy. happy. and be humble will you then discipline; spiritual I.A.S (Rtd) Do not believe that you can by means of service reform or reshape the the or reshape reform of service means by can you that Do believe not its most visible result, is that it reforms you, reshapes you. Do service as a Do as you. service reshapes you, reforms it that is result, visible most its world. You may or may not; that does not matter. The real value of service, of service, value The real matter. does not that may or may not; You world. I.A.S (Rtd) Name Sri V. Srinivasan Sri V. Sri R. J. RatnakarSri R. J. Sri S. S. Naganand Justice A.P. Mishra A.P. Justice Sri Indulal H. Shah Sri T.K.K. Sri T.K.K. Bhagavat Sri S. V. Giri , V. Sri S. Sri K. Chakravarthi, 1 8 7 6 5 3 4 2 No and member AP Administrative RaoShri GSRCV, I.A.S (Rtd), Government of Andhra Pradesh Prasada formerly Secretary, Trust. is the Secretary of the Tribunal The Trust is managed by a Board consisting of the following members. consisting of the following a Board is managed by Trust The Management About the Trust

Other Independent Trusts

Besides the above, the following four as well as charitable activities the help of a fully equipped medical independent Trusts/Societies, function taking place in Prasanthi van. Around 130 villages are covered in Prasanthi Nilayam, and carry on Nilayam and brings out as CDs, in the Puttaparthi, Bukkapatnam, Koth- charitable activities. DVDs etc of the events. acheruvu and Nallamada mandals. The A. Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust: iv. Publications Division: prints, Trust has been registered under Andhra This religious Trust, registered in publishes and distributes Pradesh Charitable and Hindu Religious Bengaluru on 3rd October, 2008, carries books – spiritual, religious Institutions and Endowments Act, 1987. on certain activities of public utility for and other titles on Education D. Smt. Easwaramma Educational serving devotees / visitors in Prasanthi in Human Values; prints and Society: Nilayam and Brindavan, Bengaluru publishes monthly spiritual This society, formed in August 1972, through the following divisions: journal ‘Sanathana Sarathi’ in has been running a Telugu medium English and Telugu languages; i. Bhaktha Sahayak Division: high school for the last several years. provides food to the pilgrims run a library and reading room. An english medium school was started through three canteens; v. Brindavan Bhaktha Sahayak two years ago and is being run by the maintains a Goshala; runs Division: runs a canteen, society. Prasanthi General Stores, a telephone booth, daily In several states, there are Trusts func- where all basic necessities are needs unit and a Goshala at tioning under the name of “Sri Sathya available at modest prices; Brindavan, Bengaluru. runs telephone booths etc. Sai Trust (name of the state)”. Except four B. Sri Sathya Sai Media Foundation: Trusts, the rest are independent Trusts ii. Mahila Division: provides The foundation, which started func- and the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust has training to ladies from rural tioning in 2007-08, promotes preserves, no legal connection with them. In the areas for cooking, tailoring; protects and disseminates knowledge case of the four Trusts in Bihar, Punjab, provides fluoride-freerelating to philosophy, Indian culture Himachal Pradesh and Haryana, the Sri filtered and processed clean and heritage and human values with Sathya Sai Central Trust has the power drinking water to residents of special reference to the teachings of Prashanthi Nilayam. Baba. to nominate the Trustees. iii. Media Division: creates, C. Sri Sathya Sai Easwaramma There are some Sai Trusts and Foun- edits/processes audio, visual Women’s Welfare Trust: dations functioning abroad. They are and multimedia titles and The Trust provides antenatal & post- totally independent bodies, founded by documentaries covering all natal care to women, free of cost, in the Baba. Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust has no major religious celebrations villages surrounding Puttaparthi with legal connection with them.

8 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 9 - - Prasanthi Council Sri Sathya Sai Service Education Organisation (International) ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL l a About About Trust the c i d e M SSS Mobile Hospital Other Trusts State Trusts edical SSSIHMS, Prasanthigram SSSGH, Prasanthi Nilayam rust M SSSGH, White eld, Bengaluru T SSSIHMS, White eld, Bengaluru Loose confederation of organisation at national, state dis state national, at of organisation confederation Loose trict and mandal level. trict mandal and a functioning under autonomous, is organisation Each and states, countries the of law the to confirming board, supporting. and self independent financially are and e entral Note: • • vic er S ya Sai C e Sri Sath vic n o i er t S a c S.S.S.I.H.L. u Nilayam. d (Deemed University) E S.S.S.I.H.L. Trust Sathya Sai Gurukulam, Rajamundary Smt. Easwaramma English Medium School a Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust Central Sai Sathya Sri Learning of Higher Institute Sai Sathya Sri Medical of Higher Institute Sai Sathya Sri General Hospital Sai Sathya Sri Sri Sathya Sai Primary School, Prasanthi Nilayam. Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School, Prasanthi Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School, Prasanthi ev - - - - ai S a S tion (India) y Spiritual th a State Seva Organisation SSSCT SSSIHL SSSIHMS SSSGH Sciences ganisa r Sri S O The Central Trust does not have any property does any have not The Trust Central outside India. The a functional above is chart between organisation understand indicated purely to and is units, is theandnot interrelationship different Legend: • • • • Organisation ChartOrganisation tive bodies. meant to indicate lines of authority. indicate The report to meant entire describe being to mainly is presented the several welfare activities undertaken over all theworld several by independent andtrusts the messagepropagate organisations founded of to (some which were want which of Baba) by Sai Sathya Baba. Sri of these Many institutions function independently theirrespective by administered and are boardsof trustees/administra Financial Statement

Income Statement

Summary of the Audited Income and Expenditure of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Prasanthi Nilayam for the Financial Year 2012-13. Rupees in crores.

INCOME (REVENUE) 1 Donations 41.46 2 Interest 117.18 3 Grants 0.07 4 Other Income 7.24 TOTAL INCOME 165.95

EXPENDITURE REVENUE Excluding the depreciation of Rs 16.64 Crores) 1 Amount spent on Education 17.23 2 Amount spent on Medical Relief 53.67 3 Amount spent on Welfare Projects 8.95 4 Administrative, Maintenance 8.22 TOTAL 88.07 CAPITAL 1 Education 3.38 2 Medical 8.04 3 Welfare Projects 1.72 TOTAL 13.14 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 101.21 The above figures are certified to be true and correct.

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In addition to an expenditure of Rs 101.21 Crores (Capital and Revenue) predominantly on University, Medical and welfare projects, an additional amount of Rs 10.88 Crores was spent by the University on education from the funds and grants received by them.

10 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 11 ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL ~ Baba ~ Financial Statement Financial

16.57 66.54 199.43 1257.28 1506.68 1523.25 1523.25 power and skill necessary for the required service required the for necessary skill and power of March, 2013. of March, st Firm Reg 01209N No. Firm Sd/- Khanna CA I .P. (Chartered Accountants) Membership No. 007528 this debt by helping at least as many people as we can. With a genuine a genuine With can. people we as many as least at helping by debt this whatever wealth one achieves in life. We owe everything to society everything to owe and We life. in one achieves wealth whatever TOTAL INCOME TOTAL TOTAL INCOME TOTAL Understand that society is the source of whatever pleasure one derives and and one derives pleasure of whatever source society the that is Understand & Company Partner - Khanna should be grateful to society for all that we receive from it. We have to repay to have We it. from receive we society that to all for be grateful should keenness or readiness to serve others, one can attain happiness in any group group any in happiness attain one can serve others, to or readiness keenness or community, and the very eagerness to serve others will endow you with the the with you endow will serve others to very the and eagerness or community, Sources of Funds (Crores of Rupees) (Crores of Funds Sources Current Assets Current Investments Current Liabilities & Provisions Current Fixed Assets Fixed Capital Capital Fund & General Fund Application of Funds (Crores of Rupees) (Crores of Funds Application 3 2 2 1 1 The above figures are certified are to be true and correct. figures above The Balance Sheet Balance Summary Sai of Sri Balance Sheet Sathya of the Audited Nilayam as on 31 Prasanthi Trust, Central New Delhi, 03/10/2013 Compliance & Social Impact

Compliance the annual financial statements along world contributing to the "Millennium Our books of accounts are regularly with a statement giving details of ad- Development Goals". audited by an eminent firm of auditors. ditions/deletions to the assets of the The value of the projects executed by Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust has consis- Trust, with the Assistant Commissioner the Trust and transferred to the Govern- tently adhered to procedures of regu- of Endowments, Anantapur every year ment and public so far, in the area of latory compliance required of various as per subsection 10 of section 43 of drinking water supply alone, is around departments of the government. the Andhra Pradesh catholic and Hindu Rs. 500 Crore. The Trust is currently en- The Trust files income tax returns ev- religious Institutions and Endowments gaged in extension of this project to ery year, and responds promptly to any Act, 1987. Report for the year 2011-12 cover additional 118 habitations at a th follow-up queries by the Income Tax was filed on 29 December, 2012. The cost of Rs 75 Crores. Trust has been prompt and timely in its Department. The Trust has also been running two history of compliance. Income Tax Return for the assessment general hospitals-one at Puttaparthi year 2013-2014 was filed on 23rd Septem- Social Impact and another at Whitefield - Bengaluru ber, 2013. The Trust has been regularly The Anantapur Water Supply Project and two Super Specialty Hospitals – submitting the required reports to the has had the distinction of being men- one at Prasantigram and another at Ministry of Home Affairs, Government tioned in the Ninth Five Year Plan as a Whitefield, offering free medical care of India under the Foreign Contribution project that is worthy of emulation. for certain specialties. It can be safely Regulation Act, 1976. FCRA return for The fourth World Water Forum held estimated that the two super-specialty the financial year 2011-2012 was filed on in Mexico in March 2006, adjudged hospitals alone,since inception,have of- 28th December, 2012. Anantapur Water Project as one of the fered medical services worth at least Rs The Trust has been filing a copy of ten best "Local Action Projects" in the 3,200 crores completely free of cost.

Cover Page Design This year we opened out our cover page design to anyone who felt the urge of creativity. The very large response surprised us. More than the number, the variety and the diverse nature of the designs were intriguing. There was a Molecular Helix. There were cartoons, the inimitable collages. There was a work of art from an 8 year old school kid. And from another who was physically very challenged. We finally decided to use the one created by Vikas Tripathi. We asked Vikas what were his thoughts when he designed this rare piece. And this is what he had to say, “Wanted to do a slightly surreal rendition of 's image. After creating this image I felt that the image gradually draws you in. You slowly realise what is going on - your attention moves from Swami, to this humbling act of giving and finally to his feet. You sometimes look at one part of the image, and sometimes at the whole image. “ We have also used ideas from other submissions. The logo for the three care services, so artfully done, is by Bhavna Bhambhani. Medicare Logo shows a system on the move, Educare logo shows gender equality, sociocare logo emphasizes the family.

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Festivities at Pr asanthi Nilayam Festivities at Prasanthi Nilayam

Festivities at Prasanthi Nilayam

Festivals and festivities play an impor- jee Ke Mahima Apaar". This was fol- Sathya Sai Mirpuri College of Music .The tant part in the life of a nation. They pro- lowed by Baba’s Divine discourse that program concluded with the in vide social synthesis, national integra- enlivened the audience with memories Baba's voice, "Rama Kodanda Rama". tion and spiritual orientation. Prasanthi of Baba narrating Ramayana stories. Tamil New Year – 13th April, Nilayam is home to festivals of all faiths The evening programme consisted of 2012 and cultural mores. Here you will wit- Indian Classical Music's two prominent ness Buddhist chants filling the air on Over a thousand devotees from Tamil Buddha Pournima, Qawallis performed versions, Carnatic and Hindustani, and a Nadu arrived at Prasanthi Nilayam to cel- to mark the Eid, the solemnity of a Shi- ghazal by the students and staff from Sri ebrate the Tamil New years day. Hearing varathri, the joie de vivre of a Sankranti, Ugadi and Onam and the spirit of Yule- tide – all echoing the spiritual rhythm of the universe. Sri Ram Navami – 1st April, 2012 The students of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning offered a programme interlacing songs and commentary. The songs included some of the popular numbers, namely, "Shud- dha Brahma Paratpara Rama" and "Ram-

16 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 17 - - ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL Dr Sandweiss, in his speech declared SuddhanandaSwami Giri’s speech cludedSamuel Sandweiss, Dr. eminent Diego, San from psychiatrist practising Suddhananda Swami USA, Giri of Yogo daSatsanga Society and Sri Jayaraman of Ramanashram. is formless of the understanding - “My peace, eternal silence, infinite is it that emptiness of desires and attachments; everything”. is which love, pure phase difficult the how on centred was less”. In addition to speeches some by to addition In less”. in speakers notable other devotees, - -

th Festivities at Prasanthi Nilayam Prasanthi at Festivities to 25 to rd The three day second anniversary second The day three of the Mahasamadhi focused on the on the focused Mahasamadhi of the Form the to Form the theme-“From Sri Sathya Sai Aradhana Sai Aradhana Sri Sathya – 23 Mahotsavam April, 2012 April, Vishukanni. The morning were Kerala.In from youth the by conducted theevening Padmasri Sirkazhi Sivachid ambaram presented a musical offering. Secretary, IAS, Jyothilal, Sri A speaker, Govt. to of General Administration and Divine on Baba’s who elucidated Kerala, Glory this. preceded - April, 2012 April, th Hundreds of youth from Kerala cel Kerala from of youth Hundreds Vishu – 14 Vishu and speech impaired children from Vela hearts the captured Villipurum School, a scintillating with of everyone present "Dikku performance entitled, dance The dance Devude Gathi." Vaariki Leni teachers their by live orchestrated was a novel using of them, front in seated cultural method.This communication seven by followed was presentation languages various in songs melodious Group. Bhajan Sundaram famous the by ebrated by arranging the auspicious auspicious the arranging by ebrated Festivities at Prasanthi Nilayam

of Paramahamsa Yogananda’s physical cial aalaps on Mother Easwaramma. departure was dealt by the followers Buddha Pournima – 7th May, when the Master shed his mortal frame 2012 six decades ago. "Love and Compassion" was the Sri Jayaraman spoke of his inner ex- theme of this year's Buddha Pournima periences. Celebrations at Prasanthi Nilayam at- Presiding over the function on the tended by devotees from Japan, Tai- 24th April, Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan wan, Korea, Hong Kong, Bhutan, Nepal, equated Baba with the Sun, who shines have had the of having known Thailand, Sri Lanka, China, Malaysia, Bru- all the time with neither beginning nor and interacted with her in close proxim- nei, Singapore and Indonesia. end; and like the Sun, Baba is eternal ity, offered their respects. Dr Sunanda, a professor from Sri Lan- and granted happiness to everyone Students of Mirpuri College of Music ka and a consultant to various United without any discrimination. When the enthralled the audience with classical Nations and World Bank projects, spoke message reached him in 2011 that the songs in various languages. The high- on Baba’s love. “Light has gone out of our lives”, his in- light of the programme were the spe- The evening session witnessed a stant response was that “Light has not gone out of our lives; light has come into our lives.” On this occasion the youth from presented a bouquet of nine songs in Hindi. Easwaramma Day – 6th May, 2012 Thousands thronged the Easwaramma - Pedda Venkama Raju Samadhi this morning on the holy oc- casion of Easwaramma day. Their de- scendants and many in the who

18 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 19 - July, 2012 July, th ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL Hundreds of devotees from the state state the from of devotees Hundreds session ended with an excerpt from from excerpt an ended with session Discourse. Baba’s of Odisha took to the main street this this street main the to took Odisha of display procession a huge in morning Prasanthi fervor at devotional great ing clad yellow a group, by Led Nilayam. followed ‘twin blowing men conch’, Programme by the Odisha by Programme – 5 Devotees - - - Festivities at Prasanthi Nilayam Prasanthi at Festivities Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi Delhi New Islamia, Millia Jamia Studies, and Dayanand Swami Saraswati. The presenta afternoon witnessed session speakers eminent two from other tions Delhi Director, Emmanuel, Dominic - Fr. Rajaram, Dr. and Archdiocese Catholic institu a theater Rangayana, Director, of Karnataka. Government of the tion speeches on unity re They of all gave evening the of The proceedings ligions. - - - - July, 2012 July, nd June, 2012 June, th A symposium on the Unity of Faiths Unityon the of Faiths symposium A A group of over fifty of over that group A devotees tions, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher of Higher Institute Sai Sathya Sri tions, introduced and a talk gave Learning Wasey, Akhtarul Prof. - twospeakers Department of the Head of Islamic was conducted in the morning session. session. morning the in conducted was of Examina Controller Rangarajan, Sri included many children from Muscat, Muscat, from children many included Of Sultanate Oman, visited Prasanthi Parthi . on a week-long Nilayam chil SSSEHV occasion, the Celebrating dren along with students of Saraswathi of Saraswathi students with along dren a dance presented Muscat Natyalaya, The Hall. Kulwant the in programme com based was on three programme one of including Tamil, in all positions, poet Manickavacakar's Tamil famous popular Thiruvachakam. Pournima - 2 Guru Pournima leys in English and Japanese. Japanese. and English in leys of Devotees by Programme Oman – 24 choir by Zone 5 devotees on the theme theme on the 5 devotees Zone by choir The life'. daily its in and use 'Bhajans med Bhajan various of consisted choir Festivities at Prasanthi Nilayam

by a group of enthusiastic drummers Armeniya, Tajikistan presented a choir beating rhythmic tunes, the proces- with 11 songs and Bhajans.Starting with sion moved through the main road. A a piece entitled, 'O Lord! please hear this small group of dancing tribal women song', the theme of the programme too followed the men, subsequently fol- evolved in the same manner as man's lowed by hundreds of women carry- spiritual path.Facing adversity, finding ing auspicious ‘Kalasas’. Another huge hope, glorifying God, surrender and self column of women joined, moving in belief were the themes of their various tandem, often bursting into whistling, songs with the Russian national song typical of East India tribal tradition of 'Kalinka' forming the crescendo of the Namasankirtan. Group of men, in yel- concert. The pilgrims concluded their low scarves, followed, singing Bhajans programme with Bhajans. and towards the end came a huge Gratitude Program by students chariot carrying Baba's photograph as th the backdrop. of the College of Nursing - 9 July, 2012 In the evening, devotees from the state of Odisha presented an encore of melody. Sai Symphony, a musical pro- Offering gratitude to Baba, the pass- their cultural display. A dance ballet fol- gramme by the youth from the state, ing out batch of B.Sc. Nursing students lowed, presented by the students of Sri both men and women, was the final of the College of Nursing, Sri Sathya Sai Sathya Sai Vidya Mandir, Bhadrak. The item for the evening. Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, presentation was based on the writings Programme by Russian Whitefield, Bengaluru presented a mu- th of renowned devotional poet Banmali Devotees - 6 July, 2012 sical bouquet this evening in Sai Kul- Das, who lived during the 12th cen- Over 120 devotees from Russian want Hall. The program started with tury. Various scenes from the epochal speaking countries including Russia, an audio clip of the announcement by life of the Avatar came to the fore to Belarus, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Mol- Baba, announcing the inception of the the accompaniment of soothing Oriya dova, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Georgia, programme.

20 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 21 ------August, 2012 August, th ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL The morning programme com The programme morning Celebrating the grand culmination culmination grand the Celebrating In the evening, devotees from from devotees evening, the In of the holy month of Ramadan and the the and of Ramadan holyof the month Eid-Ul-Fitr, month, new of the advent Sai Sathya of Sri students postgraduate Prasanthi Learning, Higher of Institute Eid-ul-Fitr - 20 Eid-ul-Fitr Vishakapatnam district of Andhra drama dance staged a musical Pradesh entitled"Sai Krishnaya Charanam Namo Namah". menced with Veda chanting followed followed chanting Veda with menced of Madhurashtakam singing the by and Vallabhacharya by composed Shan by composed Achyutashtakam contin karacharya. songs the as Even of quad ued, colourful the procession Sai Sathya Sri from birds rupeds and escorted by Mandir at arrived Gokulam insti the from troupe Nadaswaram the primary continuing, With Bhajans tute. school children followed by senior stu white of couple A prayers. offered dents peace symbolising released were doves world. the for th Festivities at Prasanthi Nilayam Prasanthi at Festivities Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated celebrated was Janmashtami Krishna with élan and devotion at Prasanthi Prasanthi at devotion and élan with Nilayam today. Krishna - 10 Janmashtami 2012 August, - - - - July, 2012 July, th Devotees from the Middle East and East and Middle the from Devotees wait, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Iran and Syria Syria and Iran Turkey, Arabia, Saudi wait, Prasanthi at flavor Arabic an provided Nilayam. Sai Hall Kulwant was fittingly the with occasion the for decorated in Gopuram the adorning crescent holy The en concert hall. of the centre the ex Sai' 'Sarvatitled Swaroopa Dharma of values human cardinal five the alted (Righteousness), Dharma (Truth), Sathya Ahim and (Love), Prema (Peace), Shanti The programme sa (Non-Violence). followed songs Arabic of six consisted by bhajans. Gulf countries comprising of Bahrain, Bahrain, of comprising countries Gulf Ku Qatar, Oman, Emirates, Arab United Programme by Middle by East and Programme - 10 Gulf Devotees Festivities at Prasanthi Nilayam

Nilayam gave a comprehensive presen- tation this evening at Prasanthi Nilayam. The presentation entailed discussions on the holy concepts and significance of the festivity, intertwined with songs, singing paeans to Allah. Discussing what entails the festivity, a group of turbaned boys clad in typi- cal Islamic wear performed 'Namaz', the Muslim prayer, to the backdrop music of religious chanting from the Holy Quran. Airing the essential message that all re- ligions lead to the one goal, one God, Nilayam. Standing on stage for a full 45 th the presentation ended with a conclud- - 19 ing remark that Prasanthi Nilayam, the minutes, he enthralled the entire audi- September, 2012 ence. Celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi, stu- dents from the Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning offered a string of hymns propitiating Lord this morning at Prasanthi Nilayam. Sing- ing special hymns invoking Baba as ‘Prathama Vandana’, the students re- galed the audience with devotional music interlaced with instrumental ren- derings and dance for forty-five min- utes. The function concluded with one of Baba's discourses on the relevance of Ganesh Chaturthi. In the evening, there was a presenta- tion by Bal Vikas children of Puttaparthi spiritual capital of the world, wherein Baba delivered the simple message of oneness of all religions, is the final desti- nation for the entire mankind. Onam - 27th August, 2012 Onam 2012 got off to an auspicious start with maestro of Guin- ness Book fame Sri Kuzhalmandam Ra- makrishnan presenting a scintillating Mridangam recital, entitled "Vadya San- geetam" this evening here at Prasanthi

22 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 23 - - - - - ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL October, 2012 October, th Sai Jyoti Music programme - - Sai Jyoti Music programme A group of 46 devotees from UK were were UK from of 46 devotees A group ing to the tune of a popular song, ‘Sri ‘Sri song, of a popular tune the to ing After Deva’. Ganesha Deva Sri Ganesha the Ganesha to offering Arati Mangala round went groups of the each idols, for retreating before Mahasamadhi the immersion. stretch of the Darshan pathway. Once Once pathway. Darshan of the stretch settled their were in idols Ganesha the Secondary Higher the respective slots, with evening the up School lit students a vibrant musical dance offering, danc in Prasanthi Nilayam on a national pil on a national Nilayam Prasanthi in and love gratitude offered and grimage of Jyoti, Sai Baba. The group, towards presentation musical classical a fered of comprising ‘Sai Anandam’, entitled this music, instrumental and bhajans evening at Sai Kulwant Hall. Beginning Kaly Yaman Raag in invocation an with the programme salutations, offering an, some popular of the with continued Prasanthi Bhajans before reaching a cre scendo with stimulating instrumental of signifying ascension the Jugalbandi, of spirituality. realms higher to man 11 - - - - -

st Festivities at Prasanthi Nilayam Prasanthi at Festivities Marked by Prasanthi’s special touch touch special Prasanthi’s by Marked of grace and gaiety, scores of Ganesha of Ganesha scores gaiety, and of grace flanked contour, and varied hues in idols staff and of students mem batches by Hall, Kulwant Sai the into bers, marched beginning the proceedings for the eve bore Hall, Kulwant Sai The venue, ning. devo great with look bustling a festive anticipat fervor enthusiasm and tional Marching idols. fleet the of Ganesha ing bustle, and hustle festive exhibiting in, fanci in 21, numbering idols, Ganesha in arrayed were decor, and ful shapes entire the covering order disciplined a Ganesha Immersion - 21 September, 2012 September, - - - - - , September, , September, th Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Mandir, Moosapet, Vidya Sai Mandir, Sathya Sri 2012 Vidya Vahini is being introduced. The introduced. being is Vidya Vahini the bring to is objective of Vidya Vahini avail best education practices of value secondary all school children. to able, evident is initiative Thean effectsuch of from children of the presentation the in a delight school who presented this Sai Sathya Sri entitled ballet fuldance Natya Malika this evening at Prasanthi Nilayam. Hyderabad is one of the 99 Sai Schools one 99 Schools of the Sai is Hyderabad initiative new Nilayam's Prasanthi where Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Mandir Vidya Sai Sri Sathya - 20 Programme entitled ‘Parthi Paarijatalu’.The presen entitled ‘Parthi Paarijatalu’.The along children, the ended with tation they that taking a vow elders, with mis the to themselves dedicate would message of Baba’s of spreading sion children a hundred Over & service. love partici village the around and in from presentation. the in pated Festivities at Prasanthi Nilayam

play interspersed with music and dance marked the auspicious festive evening at the Sri Sathya Sai Hill View Stadium. The pyrotechnic display was organized honoring the set tradition established by Baba. The hour-long display that began at 6.45 pm ended with Mangala Arati to Baba. Earlier, in the evening, an offering by the youth from Gujarat, Gajananam Sid- dhinatham, was followed by Bal Vikas children from Navsari district present- ing a thematic dance programme on Vijaya Dashami - 24th October, young scholars, faculty and students Hanuman Chalisa. 2012 followed by a musical offering by re- Presenting the final programme, ac- The seven day coinciding with nowned violin duo Ganesh-Kumaresh complished musician Sri Anandam the festival, Veda Purusha Sap- in Sai Kulwant Hall. Sharma along with his sister Kum. Priti Sharma presented an hour-long mu- taaha Jnana Yajna had a grand culmina- Global Akhanda Bhajan - 10th sical offering singing as many as ten tion this morning with the offering of November, 2012 songs. Maha Poornahuti at the Poornachandra Prasanthi Nilayam joined the 24 hour Gujarati New Year Day Auditorium. The Ritwiks completed the global Akhanda Bhajan being held all Celebration - 14th November, proceedings of the yajnam in the morn- over the world by the Sathya Sai Orga- 2012 ing, marking the end of the Dassera fes- nizations for the welfare of humanity. tival. The priest along with Vedam boys Celebrating Gujarati new year, devo- sprinkled sanctified water on the large gathering. The final lap of Sri Sathya Sai Grama Seva was done this morning, for the residents and devotees inside the Prasanthi Nilayam Ashram precincts marking the end of the nine day long Seva Yajna, which began on 16th Octo- ber, 2012. Students from the Anantapur Campus with the faculty members had the onus of serving the Ashram resi- dents, an honour bestowed upon them by Baba ever since the inception of Deepavali Celebrations - tees from the state presented a cultural Grama Seva in the year 2,000. November 13, 2012 evening today at Prasanthi Nilayam. In the evening, the concluding ses- Prasanthi celebrated the Festival of The programme for the evening com- sion of Prasanthi Vidwaan Mahasabha Lights, Deepavali, with color, pomp menced with a song titled, "Sai Naam was marked with three speeches by and gaiety. A dazzling firepower dis- Ki Mahima", a depiction of the various

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th to 26 to th ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL Christmas Eve thereflected Christmas Prasanthi Subsequently, the Hon’ble Governor Governor Hon’ble the Subsequently, the addressed The then Governor was evening the for The programme Christmas - 24 December, 2012 December, Puttapathi and Bukkapatnam mandals crore of Rs. cost 75 approximate an at the for 300 houses additional an and flood-affectedvictims ofOdisha. reports annual the released Tripura of Sai Sathya Trust, Central Sai Sathya of Sri Sai Sathya Sri and Seva Organisations Learning. of Higher Institute ser is humanity “Service to audience. con Governor the said God”, to vice benedictory speech. Baba’s his cluding followed. discourse to rendered Mahotsavam’, ‘Jhoola the re by music of accompaniment the per a included nowned artistes. This formance byPandit Debhashish Bhat guitar tacharya, on slide who played a carnatic Raghuram, Abhishek Sri and Jhoola exquisite exponent. An vocal of Bhaga front in placed was (swing) samadhi.wan’s ------

rd Festivities at Prasanthi Nilayam Prasanthi at Festivities Birthday - 23 th The morning session commenced at at commenced The session morning of SSSIHL from students the First, Sai Kulwant Hall, which was appropri was which Hall, Kulwant Sai and flowers fresh with decorated ately the for guest The chief hanging. cloth of Tri Governor Hon'ble the was day Patil. D.Y. Dr. pura, Baba's 87 Baba's November, 2012 November, wat, Member, Sri Sathya Sai Central Central Sai Sathya Sri Member, wat, initia new Trust's the enumerated Trust of project villages the in – a water tives mous duo, Malladi Brothers. Delivering Delivering Brothers. Malladi duo, mous T.K.K. Sri Bhaga address, welcome his fered a bouquet of songs. Next a bouquet of songs. come fered to fa the by concert Carnatic a classic was - - - - - November, 2012 November, nd Convocation of Sri Sathya of Sri Sathya Convocation st The convocation ceremony com ceremony The convocation Next to come was a Nrutya, Shiva a was Next a come to realise to way only the ‘The is Way Sai ‘The entitled Heav The presentation 31 Avatars over the ages. the over Avatars the by Shiva depiction Lord of dance Umber. from VikasBal children echoed the of Freedom’, Heaven the on drama a patriotic presentation, final her and India independent of theme plight.current Sai Institute of Higher Learning - 22 Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), (BARC), Centre Research Atomic Bhabha ad convocation the delivered Mumbai dress. On the eve of the convocation, convocation, of the On eve the dress. staged a play institute of the students “Divyatitled Yatra”. menced with a ceremonial proces a ceremonial with menced led the by Mandir, Yajur the from sion guest The Band. Brass chief Institute Kakod Anil Dr. convocation, the for the at Chairperson Bhabha Homi kar, en of Freedom’ was an illustration of illustration an was of Freedom’ en of years after 65 plight present India's darkness in groping still independence, erosion and materialism rampant with of cultural values. Festivities at Prasanthi Nilayam

Yuletide spirit when 300 choristers students from the institute continued Culmination of Christmas: from 20 countries joined together sing- the session with "We Wish You A Mer- On 26th December, children from ing praise of the Lord as part of the In- ry Christmas" followed by an array of South Africa chanted Samastha Lokah ternational Overseas Choir this evening songs. The programme had interludes Sukhino Bhavantu beseeching Baba to at Prasanthi Nilayam. Following the set of commentary narrating the inner sig- protect the world from its current state of darkness. The beautiful presentation tradition, the programme commenced nificance of Christmas in the form of a aired the message that, "We are the with lighting the Christmas candle, conversation between a grandfather golden thread of His Divine love". mounted in front of the Mahasamadhi. and grandson. This was followed by the presentation Choristers, all in white, with women Christmas Evening: in white flower headband, burst into entitled "Christmas With Gogo" offered 66 children from over 20 countries spells of singing following finger 'baton' by children from South Africa with the presented the International Children instructions of the conductor of the theme of Oneness of His creation as ex- Choir, 2012 on this Christmas evening pounded by Baba and Jesus. The scene show and rendered 18 hymns in more at Prasanthi Nilayam. This was followed was set in the African grassland where than an hour winding up with "Sarva by three speeches before Baba’s Divine a grandmother, passing as storyteller Rupa Dharam" in Baba’s Divine voice. discourse. 'Gogo', gathers children from different Christmas morning: The day began with a group of 120 choristers from New Zealand singing 11 carol songs in different languages - in praise of the Lord. The session con- tinued with an array of programmes - band, music and songs with little San- tas popping out in between, throwing chocolates all over and making merry. The Violin Band from the Higher Secondary School played some - ful tunes before the Brass Band from the institute took over playing some lilting tunes. Wishing one and all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

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st ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL "May be some day we'll come back back come we'll be some day "May New year at Prasanthi Nilayam is is Nilayam Prasanthi at year New and Herzegovina that narrates an open an narrates that Herzegovina and Ba to journey of their story bliss of the Abode . ba’s go" we rich poor, here Came more; for rendering. final echoed their derlying theme of Universal Peace and and Peace of Universal theme derlying were there motto, main the as Harmony of nature, of power on themes, songs There etc. love Darshan, faith, and belief entitled number catchy final a also was Bosnia from compilation a Avatar, Sai menced with a flag-march, accompa a flag-march, with menced alumni. the by chanting Veda nied by was introductory speaker the as Even wonderful about their days reminiscing went of students Baba, groups with in that offerings various forwardwith year new greetings, year new cluded Vidyullekhacake, alumni (the maga compilation Time (a Across Bridge zine), choco and alumni), by sung Bhajans of guidance about Baba's Speaking lates. synonymous with the unique bond of unique the with synonymous between students. love his Baba and com evening the for Theprogramme SSSIHL Alumni MeetSSSIHL Alumni - 1 January, 2013 January, - - - - Festivities at Prasanthi Nilayam Prasanthi at Festivities December, 2012 December, th A group of 19 youth, both men and and men both youth, of 19 A group women, came together from 11 Euro 11 from together came women, this evening at Prasanthi Nilayam. The All Love for LASA, acronym an group, Eu different 11 belonged Serveto All, pean countries presenting a bouquet presenting countries pean 'Sai Vision' entitled offering of musical Germany, comprising countries ropean Bos Poland, Hungary, Greece, Austria, nia, Croatia, Slovakia,Czech Republic, Region from Herzegovina and Serbia Organisations Sai Sathya 6 & 7 of Sri un Apart- Overseas. central the from A bouquet of roses from from A bouquet of roses - 30 Europe - - - - - December, 2012 December, th Parthi Yatra pilgrims from the North the from pilgrims Parthi Yatra Referring to Baba's message of light Baba's to Referring dren and youth presented a musical a musical presented youth and dren evening entitled " Samarpan" The one-hour Nilayam. Prasanthi at a Rajasthani comprised programme group and solos, a Qawwali, song, folk with sung Bhajans, with along songs The talented fervour. devotional great Deepraj Sikkim, from sensation singing final three top one of the was who Rai, sang the show, talent Indian ists of an the by song followed folk Rajasthani Qawwali. Eastern state of Sikkim, Bal Vikas chil Parthi Yatra by Sikkim by Devotees Yatra Parthi - 28 lands and relates the story the of Christmas. relates and lands ing the lamp of love in all hearts, all in the of love lamp the ing a flash to audience the took children 1968 in Christmas ever first the to back won the humanity Babawhen gave Form, My derful Is message - "Love Breath". My Is Truth Festivities at Prasanthi Nilayam

a colorful 'spring' dance by children from Malaysia, symbolic of the Spring Festival, heralding the joy of the advent of the new year. After the short dance presentation, men and women, in typi- cal Chinese attire, marched towards the Mahasamadhi making symbolic offerings as part of the celebrations. A short dance presentation, entitled Kung Fu Master Dance, by Sathya Sai Group Medan Indonesia along with the chil- dren from Nanyang Zhi Hui School was and direction in their lives the student tional and patriotic songs at Prasanthi the final item before the troupe burst speakers recalled his infinite compas- Nilayam as part of their three day Parthi into singing melodious Bhajans, both sion. Yatra. traditional Prasanthi as well as Mandarin Rhythmic Energy, the famed Brass Echoing Baba's teachings to let differ- Chinese versions. Band of the alumni, played some scin- tillating tunes for the next twenty min- utes. As the twilight slowly set in with musical stalwarts from the bygone era around, it was time for a Musical Sand- hya. The music troupe took to the floor presenting a unique offering, done most innovatively and aesthetically. Mostly using their own compositions, they sang seven pieces that included a Kabir Vani, a Qawwali on Haji Ali, an English composition etc. Squatting in ent faiths exist and let His glory be sung Music programme by Adilabad a semi-circle, the troupe strolled into in different languages, youth from Del- - 24th February, 2013 the nostalgic past of their student hi-NCR then presented a musical offer- On the second day of Adilabad Parthi days bursting into spells of songs for ing, which was a medley of devotional Yatra, there was a music programme Him. The session concluded with Baba and patriotic songs, sung in different titled “Sri Sai Gana Sudha” by two ex- singing "Sathyam Jnaanam Anantham languages. The ensemble wore white ceptionally talented visually challenged Brahma". pyjama-kurtas, with green and red singers, They were accompanied by Republic Day Music shawl adorning their neck, symbolising four alumni from Sri Sathya Sai Insti- th tute of Higher Learning. The accom- Programme - 26 January, national tri-colour. The session ended plished duo began their performance 2013 with Mangala Arati. with Ganesh Vandan and followed it up With the whole nation busy celebrat- th Chinese New Year - 16 with a Telugu Bhajan. A few Prasanthi ing the 64th Republic Day, devotees February, 2013 Bhajans formed beautiful interludes from Delhi and NCR (National Capital to famous songs like "Shiva Shankari Region) presented a medley of devo- The programme commenced with

28 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 29 - - - ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL March, 2013 March, th Continuing with the Holi celebra Holi the with Continuing Kum. Jyotsna and her sister Kum. Suvar Kum. sister her and Jyotsna Kum. musical one the hour vocal, on the na includ that songs 12 had presentation Evaarani Ninu Chalke, Kalash edJyoti Nirnayanchindi, Maine Payoji etc. Continuing Holi-Programme By Holi-Programme Continuing Bihar & Jharkhand – Devotees 28 tions, devotees from the twin states of twin the from states devotees tions, music a offered Jharkhand and Bihar dance with interspersed programme numbers this evening at Prasanthi of comprised The programme Nilayam. Baba's singing songs, of seven array an glory. - Festivities at Prasanthi Nilayam Prasanthi at Festivities March, 2013 March, th Celebrating the festival of colors, Holi, Holi, of colors, festival the Celebrating Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, Bihar Bihar Seva Organisations, Sai Sathya Sri musical a presented Jharkhand and evening this eveninghere in Prasanthi talent upcoming With the Nilayam. Holi - 27 , curd, , honey, sugar, , turmeric, sugar, honey, ghee, milk, curd, leaf, fruit, Bilwa mixed Kumkum, , of Rudrakshawere and flower, lotus fered to the followed by Arati Arati by followed Lingam the to fered Shata Sai Sri Sathya after every offering. flower with followed chanting Namavali Mangala before Lingam the at offerings night- The Lingam. the to offering Arati 6 at concluded singing and long vigil next the am morning. - - - - - March, March, th In the morning, students sang an ar sang an students morning, the In The evening proceedings began with proceedings The evening , Ganapathi Maha with Beginning 2013 Maha Shivarathri - 10 Maha Shivarathri Shivananda Lahari", sungShivananda by the famous Lahari", Ghantasala Sri of yesteryears, singer Venkateswara Rao, Bhajan Samrat Anup Mein numberevergreen “Jag Jalota’s Sundar Hai Do and Naam” Wad Suresh kar’s ever echoing Abhang “Ee O Vit “Ee Abhang echoing ever kar’s They ended Vatsale.” Bhaktajana thale about performance spanning their a many sung Qawali the with hour an “Sai Bin presence physical Baba's in time Jaye.” Na Raha ray of Keertans and songs propitiating propitiating Keertansof songs and ray Bilvashtakam included that Shiva Lord andan instrumental playing RudraTan proceed day’s the Commencing dava. Band, Percussion University the ings, both Nadaswaram and Panchavadyam, after 20 a piece, minutes ten for played heralding chanting, of Rudram minutes occasion. of the auspiciousness the carrying “Sayeeswara the a procession Kulwant Sai in venue the to Lingam” of Vedas. holy the chants to Hall The Social Philosophy of Baba

Baba gave the world a new framework that brought ,commonly called as Medicare, Educare and Socio care. analysis driven Science closer to unifying force of Spiri- At one level, the schools, colleges, hospitals and water tuality, efficiency-driven Institutions closer to eternal Hu- projects are examples of efficiency, speed and good gov- man values and comforts of Modernity closer to stability of Tradition. He demonstrated this through the initiatives ernance. At another level, they are also demonstrations he started and the institutions he founded. Broadly, they of how to integrate education with human values, medi- are in the areas of medicine, education and social service cal care with love and compassion, and socio care with

Medicare – Love that heals Educare – Love that Inspires Baba’s vision embodies a harmo- That healthcare is about access: Baba has often said that His stu- dents are His only property. Educa- nious blend of the 'Philosophy of The reach of medicare initiatives Healing' with the 'Science of Love’. tion has been a top priority for Sai is not constrained by geography organisations right from the begin- Baba established a General Hospital - thanks to technology, thanks to ning. Bal Vikas, a programme for at Puttaparthi as early as 1954 and wide network, thanks to telehealth, the young, started by the women over the years the medicare initia- thanks to complementary hospitals. members of Sri Sathya Sai Seva tives have expanded to a network Organisations, has reached over a of general hospitals, super speciality That healthcare is about giving the million students in the fifty years hospitals, mobile hospitals, virtual best since its inception. Globally, over hospitals, tie ups with leading hospi- The hospitals make use of cutting 15,000 Sai Centres run this pro- gramme as Sai Spiritual Education. tals for free beds and medical camps edge technology, top notch techni- The programme fills up important - all providing quality healthcare at cal staff and top doctors, and treat gaps in the educational system, and no cost. These hospitals also dem- a wide range of ailments. The only a study revealed that those who un- onstrate to the world the following department that is not in the hospi- derwent Bal Vikas training were bet- principles: ter at value-based decision making. tal, Sai Baba once said, is the billing Sathya Sai Baba founded a col- That healthcare is not about department. money lege for women as early as in 1,968, That healthcare is about people at Anantapur, 85 kms from Prasanthi Despite skepticism about sustain- Even while using the best of tech- Nilayam even before he started one ability of a free healthcare model, for men. With three more campus- nology, the hospitals work on the Baba’s institutions have proven that es -at Puttaparthy, Whitefield and not only is such a model sustainable, principle that it’s not about treating Muddenahalli added in due course, it can also scale up. the disease, but it’s about treating today Puttaparthi has a deemed uni- versity (30 years old), ranking among That healthcare is about love: people. the top 7% in the country according In short, Baba’s medicare initia- Thousands of patients testify to to NAAC assessment. tives show that it’s possible to sus- the fact that the healing factor is not At one level, these educational in- the medicine but the love and com- tain and scale up free and compas- stitutions are the best of their class passion shown by the doctors. sionate healthcare. in terms of the quality of faculty, syl-

In Baba’s system of Sociocare there is no concept of ‘giver’ and ‘beneficiary’. It is simply an exchange of love from one manifestation of the Divine to another and it recognizes no boundaries of race, nationality, caste or creed. duty and selflessness. Together, they redefine not only mission. Love is the cement that binds that mission. This philanthropy and public service, but also governance creates scientists who work ‘with’ rather than ‘against’ and management. nature, managers who find lasting value by creating it for their customers, doctors who heal the mind rather Decades ago Baba had declared, “Education, Medicine than mend the body, teachers who transform rather and Water are every man’s birth right and they must be than inform, and students who are passionate about provided free of cost to one and all.” And he made it his contributing to society.

Educare – Love that Inspires Socio care - Love that transforms Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s in education, healthcare or sanitation. labus and infrastructure - with well mission was spiritual - to place hu- Baba, who has always insisted on an equipped libraries, laboratories, au- man beings firmly on the path to- integrated, holistic approach, ex- ditoriums, gyms etc. What’s more, it wards realising their innate divinity. horted his devotees to serve villages all comes at no cost! But at a more His dictum ‘love all serve all’ has in- in all possible manner. This resulted important level, they show how to spired millions of devotees to take in Sathya Sai Village Integrated Pro- provide integrated education found- up social service in ways big and gramme. Instead of looking at issues ed on universal values - Sathya, small. The most organised form in silos, the programme looks at the Dharma, Shanti and Prema. Eminent of this service takes place through village as a system. For example, the jurist Nani Palkhiwala once observed 6,00,000 members of Sri Sathya Sai state of education both influences that these values correspond to Seva Organisation in India and mem- and is influenced by healthcare. The knowledge, skill, balance and insight. bers of Sai organisations spread over programme looks at eight crucial fac- The same philosophy of educa- 120 countries ranging from Australia tors - education, health, agriculture, tion extends to primary and second- to Zimbabwe. They take inspiration infrastructure, employment, indi- ary schools as well. The network of from some of the big projects that vidual, social and spiritual needs. This Sai Organisation has executed - be it such schools include, besides the Sri holistic approach has a better impact, providing access to drinking water or Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School and over years it has proven to be providing relief during disasters. sustainable at scale. in Prasanthi Nilayam, 100 schools in India and 41 abroad. The philosophy One of the defining features of so- Of the many lessons that one can cial service projects is that it caters extends beyond this network. The learn from the life of Baba is the to the local needs. Sai Baba’s water Sathya Sai Model of education is ad- speed at which he rushes to give a projects - four in number have ben- opted in over 90 countries. The insti- help, console, take things over and efitted 11 million people in two states alleviate pain. Inspired by His life, Sai tutes of Sathya Sai Education present - Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Organisations have been at the fore- in over 24 countries provide training They demonstrated speed in com- front of disaster relief programmes and teaching material for education pletion and excellence in execution across the world. In the past year in human values for schools across earning accolades from international volunteers from Sai Organisations the globe. bodies such as United Nations and rushed to the field on multiple oc- And the pristine ambience and the World Water Forum, besides India’s casions—during Hurricane Sandy in temple architecture of the colleges Planning Commission. USA, torrential rains in Jakarta, Earth- and hostels provide this exciting pas- Social service organisations tend to quake in Emilia and landslide in Utta- sage from education to educare. focus on a single area - a specific area rakhand—to give succor.

These three initiatives will remain in history as a testimony of Baba’s love for mankind - a love that inspires, heals and transforms.

Medicare Love that Heals Medicare

In recent years, several advances Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sci- care is also offered by the Sathya Sai have been made in the fields of medi- ences, Whitefield located in Bengaluru, Seva organisations in several parts of cal sciences and technology. While sci- Karnataka. the world. ence has leapfrogged, the prohibitive In addition to providing tertiary level Specific care towards the health of cost of quality healthcare (being highly healthcare, the Trust also extends sec- mother and child is provided by the mo- capital and skill intensive) has rendered ondary level healthcare through two bile medical teams of the Easwaramma many of these life saving measures out general hospitals: Sri Sathya Sai Gen- Women's Welfare Trust. of the reach of the common man. To eral Hospital, Prasanthi Nilayam and Sri A Telehealth Program, operated in correct this anomaly, Baba has set up Sathya Sai General Hospital, Whitefield. collaboration with the Indian Space Re- hospitals to provide the highest level of Though the Trust does not make search Organization (ISRO), seamlessly healthcare to needy patients, free of all any distinction while admitting the pa- integrates with some of these services charges. tients, preference is given to those pa- and provides a powerful link between The entire spectrum of healthcare tients who belong to the economically the care giver and the afflicted. offered by the Sathya Sai Institutions weaker sections of the society. Further, Since their inception over 30 lakhs have, as genesis, the following guiding the Trust gives preference to children out-patients have been examined at principles: and young bread-winners of a family so the two super-specialty hospitals with that the society derives maximum ben- • Medical care must be made more than 2,46,000 surgeries per- efit from the services of the hospital. available to all patients free of formed across the various specialties. Based on the average market cost of charge. Nearly 60% of the patients treated at these services, the total contribution to • Medical care must be adminis- the two super-specialty hospitals are the GDP from these two super-specialty tered with love and care. those whose annual family income is hospitals since inception, is estimated • Every patient should be given less than Rs. 20,000 per annum. to be in excess of Rs 3,200 crores. This the best available treatment. entire service, in addition to the service Each of the general hospitals and the • The doctors must treat the pa- provided by our other medical institu- mobile hospital see at least 700 patients tient and not merely the disease. tions, is offered completely free of cost a day, most of them from the poorer The Trust operates two super-spe- to the patients. sections of the society. cialty hospitals: Sri Sathya Sai Institute The Trust also runs Sri Sathya Sai The following impressive statistics of Higher Medical Sciences (SSSIHMS), Mobile Hospital, a medical outreach of the year 2012/2013, provide an el- Prasanthigram located in Anantapur programme for the benefit of the ru- oquent testimony to the vigor of the district of Andhra Pradesh and Sri Sathya ral poor. In addition, specified medical Medicare wing of the organization.

dOCTORS NURSES PARAMEDICs PATIENTS SURGICAL PROCEDURES 251 337 127 6,75,363 23,911

34 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 35 - - - ICAL STAFF D ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL 214 NON-ME graduate students were undergoing undergoing were students graduate examination India all the pass to training of Certificate the qualify obtaining for to vari in Board National of the Diplomate National the by approved disciplines ous This Delhi. New Examinations, of Board also includes super-specialties in medi Thoracic Vas and viz. Cardio sciences cal Urology and Cardiology, Surgery, cular of Ophthalmology, sub-specialties and Orthopaedics. and Anaesthesiology - s IC D 59 PARAME Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Cardiothoracic and Cardiology Surgery (CTVS) Urology Plastic Surgery Ophthalmology Orthopaedics Gastro-enterology

NURSES 134 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. post 28 period review, the In under care in the areas of: areas the in care Sri Sathya Sai Institute Higher of Prasanthigram Sri Medical Sathya Sciences, 45 dOCTORS The hospital offers complete tertiary complete offers The hospital The first unit of SSSIHMS was was started SSSIHMS The of unit first at Prasanthigram - which is about 6 kms is - which Prasanthigram at in village Puttaparthi, from A tiny away district of Anantapur drought-prone the tertiary where health Pradesh Andhra bed 230 This dream. a distant was care acres on 150 marvel built architectural 1,53,000 of area built-up a with land of square feet, has transformed dream this reality. astounding an into Sri Sathya Sai Institute of HigherSri Medical Sathya Sciences (SSSIHMS) District, Pradesh Anantapur Andhra Prashanthigram, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Prasanthigram

Performance Statistics for the period 2012-13. No OPD consultation statistics 2012-2013 From inception up to 31/03/2013 a Cardiology & CTVS 46,075 10,02,848 b Urology & Plastic Surgery 45,612 8,75,095 c Ophthalmology 47,010 5,92,829 d Orthopedics 28,412 1,83,899

No Surgery / Procedure statistics 2012-2013 From inception up to 31/03/2013 a Cardiology - Catheterisation 2,103 36,016 b CTVS surgeries 969 23,085 c Urology & Plastic Surgery i) Urology Surgeries 3,444 54,539 ii) Plastic Surgeries 747 7,231 iii) ESWL 631 8,887 d Ophthalmology i) Surgeries 3,656 52,797 ii) Laser surgeries 660 9,785 e Orthopedics 1,647 9,828

Some of the significant events Surgery from 1989 – 2001. Vice Chair- gery, Pomona Valley Hospital Medical that have taken place in the man, Department of Surgery Pomona Center from January 1993 to December period under review are: Valley Hospital Medical Center from Jan- 1994. Chairman, Department of Surgery, uary 1991 to December 1992. Chairman, Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center New Director of SSSIHMS, Quality Assurance, Department of Sur- from January 1993 to December 1994. Prasanthigram Dr. Choudary D. Voleti took over as the new Director of the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Prasanthigram on 29th September, 2012. Dr. Voleti, a renowned cardiac surgeon has been visiting the hospital in the ca- pacity of a cardiac surgeon from 1993 and has been the chairman of the cardi- ac sciences of the hospital since 2005. Dr. Voleti has been an instructor in thoracic surgery in the University of California, Los Angeles, California, from 1981 –1989. Assistant Professor of Cardiothoracic

36 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 37 - - - - ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL Inaguration of Elisa Workstation Workstation Elisa of Inaguration state-of- a new acquired The Institute diagnose to used are machines ELISA osteoarthritis the usual treatment is re is treatment usual the osteoarthritis the in surfaces as joint of the placement knee for joint. knee replacement total a limited has prosthesis such However, pa younger in Furthermore, lifetime. of active an lifestyle, with life the tients revi the and less still is prosthesis the Autologous frequent. are surgeries sion shown has chondrocyte transplantation function of improve and pain relieve to of development prevents it as joint the osteoarthritis. sta work ELISA the-art, automated fully department at its for microbiology tion lakhs. of Rs. cost 35 the and Hepatitis (AIDS), HIV like infections With new the others. among dengue - - The study may pave a way to counter counter to a way The pave study may tologous chondrocyte transplantation, chondrocytetologous transplantation, of their patients the relieving thereby joint future the avoiding and symptoms surgeries.replacement improve and lesions joint problematic giv by patients of the qualitythe of life thereby joint natural a near them ing severe In morbidity. the decreasing cartilage au by defects patients our in - - - - Sri Sathya Sai Institute Higher of Prasanthigram Sri Medical Sathya Sciences, Inauguration of the Chondrocyte the of Inauguration Lab. Culture cul A chondrocyte cells) (cartilage ture laboratory was inaugurated at the the at laboratory inaugurated was ture Medi of Higher Institute Sai Sathya Sri 25, on July Prasanthigram, Sciences, cal The part laboratory is pro of a 2012. possibility posedthe explore study to hos the in culture of chondrocyte cell treating in settingpital its and utilization Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Prasanthigram

machine these tests can be performed in the hospital in a shorter span of time. The new machine is one of its kind in the Ralayaseema region. Conferences and symposia Urology Clinical Workshop-2013 The department of Urology in col- laboration with the NU Hospitals Bengaluru, organised a two day Urol- ogy Clinical Workshop on the hospital campus from 24th to 25th of February, 2013. The workshop was aimed at pro- viding adequate skills to the Urology doctors appearing for the practices of the Diplomate of National Board Ex- aminations conducted by the National Board of Examinations. The programme included multiple case presentations and discussions, a radiology session and instrument ses- sion, where the students had an op- portunity to hone their skills under the astute guidance of renowned experts. Department of Ophthalmology Glaucoma –CME The department of Ophthalmology organised the - “Glaucoma - Continuing Medical Education (CME)” programme on 16th March, 2013, in the hospital premises. The programme was aimed at providing an update in diagnosis and management of glaucoma and increas- ing the awareness about the disease.

dOCTORS NURSES PARAMEDICs PATIENTS SURGICAL PROCEDURES 45 134 59 1,67,109 13,857

38 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 39 - ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL ~ Baba ~ Malposition Defect, InflammatoryPseu Septal Defect, Ventricular do Tumour, Supravalvar Aortic Anterior Stenosis, mitralTranscatheter leaflet Aneurysm, others). many Closure(and - and also published several papers in ar the in journals professional reputed Acetabular Arthroscopy, Elbow of eas Injuries,Larsen Prosthetic Syndrome, Primary TKA, in Design Primum Septum - - fortunate. That is the surest means of winning divine grace. divine of winning means surest the is That fortunate. Share your joy, your wealth and your knowledge with others less less others with knowledge your and wealth your joy, your Share Sri Sathya Sai Institute Higher of Prasanthigram Sri Medical Sathya Sciences, Medical publications/Paper publications/Paper Medical presentations doctors our partici year the During pated in several seminars and sympo events international and national in sia Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Bengaluru

Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences (SSSIHMS) Whitefield, Bengaluru

SSSIHMS, Whitefield, is a 333-bed this hospital that create a sacred atmo- The hospital also offers the following wholly charitable hospital with built-up sphere, conducive to the complete heal- academic courses: ing of patients. area of 3,54,000 square feet. It is built • Post-Doctoral- Fellowship Program on 52.26 acres of land which was pro- This super-specialty hospital offers in Interventional Cardiology. vided free of cost by the Government of complete tertiary care in the areas of: • Post-Graduate- DNB Residency Pro- Karnataka. The surrounding lush green • Cardiology and Cardiothoracic landscaping, the majesty of the building Surgery (CTVS) gram in Broad and Super Specialties. and the spacious areas for patients are • Neurology • Under-Graduate- BSc Nursing and some of the unique design features of • Neurosurgery Allied Health Sciences.

dOCTORS NURSES PARAMEDICs NON-MEDICAL STAFF 54 125 45 199

40 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 41 - - 40,549 15,377 16,883 ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL 5,75,957 1,82,260 1,20,774 al fusion 3D/3D Inspace Syngo of morphological fusion lowing from functionaland information like and CT modalities different of visualization enhancing MRI pathology. • - From inception up to 31/03/2013 up to inception From From inception up to 31/03/2013 up to inception From providing live and and live providing 3,558 1,568 1,832 46,452 17,311 10,500 2012-2013 2012-2013 integrated needle guidance for for needle guidance integrated interventional procedures and enabling easy planning and navi aneurysms. iguide Syngo gation. •

- - - - - Sri Sathya Sai Institute Higher of BengaluruSri Medical Sathya Sciences, used Neurosur , offering major major offering OPD consultation statistics OPD consultation Surgery / Procedure statistics Surgery / Procedure Neuro SurgeryNeuro Cardiology & CTVSCardiology Neurology Cardiology-Catheterisation CTVS surgeries Neuro SurgeryNeuro Syngo DynaCT Syngo detec immediate of advantage intracranial of or exclusion tion patient without complication transfer. Syngo neuro aneurysm for planning of virtual stenting in management of intracranial c c a a b b No No A significant feature, during the year, was that the department of Cardiology started performing device closures of Ventricular Ventricular of the departmentstarted of Cardiology closures that performing was device year, the during feature, significant A added. infrastructure and were equipment new following the year the During Some disorders neurosurgical not are The Cath Lab has the following fea following the The Lab has Cath • • Septal Defects on a routine basis. These congenital VSDs are particularly significant in the case of children, in whom it is pres it in whom children, the of in case significant particularly are VSDs These Defects congenital Septal basis. on a routine closure surgery, for suitable otherwise not children, suffering to started offering have institute the birth. at by Cardiologists ent Cathlab. our in treatment through route, percutaneous through Performance Statistics for the period 2012-13. for Statistics Performance suitable for surgery and patients with with patients and surgery for suitable left are no option with disorders these The prohibi intervention. than other tive cost of neuro interventions makes makes interventions neuro of cost tive to even unaffordable treatment this in this Keeping family. class middle the com and procured Institute the mind, Biplane Artis Zee Siemens missioned cater to display LCD a 56” with Cathlab needs the of Cardiology to gery and Interventional Neuroradiology. Biplane Cathlab tures: Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Bengaluru

Image guided Neurosurgery (Neuro Navigation system) An overall goal of neurosurgery is to maximize resection of a lesion while minimizing the collateral damage to eloquent areas of the brain. Sophisticated new imaging capabilities are leading to overwhelming amount of data that needs to be reviewed in diagnosing a patient’s condition and planning and executing the surgery. Image guided Neu- rosurgery (neuro navigation systems) enable surgeons to visualize the anatomy of a patient’s brain during surgery and precisely navigate and track the location of the lesion and resect it with minimal damage to the surrounding structures. The Department of Neurosurgery has procured a state of the art S7 Neuro Navigation System from Medtronic as a replacement for existing Stealth Navigation System. The S7 has new features such as Stealth Viz with the StealthDTI™ software module enabling additional information from white matter tractography. This enables the fiber pathways to be identified and visualized during surgical planning and then in surgery. The surgeons can perform “what if” exploration to determine their op- timal approach, plan the extent of the resection and execute the sur- gery with more refined information than ever before.

Neurosurgical Operating Microscope The operating microscope is an inte- has procured a high end compact mi- raphy (FL800) to aid in intra operative gral part of micro neurosurgery. It helps croscope with horizontal optics - Leica delineation of the vascular anatomy & in better visualization & magnification OH5, to supplement its existing infra- pathology and a HD camera for high of deep seated tumors, vascular lesions structure. The new microscope is also resolution imaging. & spinal pathologies. The department equipped with Fluorescence Angiog-

Upgrade of OT Tables and top lights in CTVS OT The CTVS department has received four Schaerer electro-hydraulic tables from Switzerland. The tables are highly sophisticated and are capable of all the regular surgical positions required by the surgeons and anaesthetists. Being electro-hydraulic, they are operable via a remote. The tables feature an eccentric column, which facilitates better manoeuvrability. The halogen lights in all the four theatres have been replaced with high-brightness LED top-lights. Both these upgrades have improved the comfort levels of the surgical team and have helped them focus better on what matters – critical patient care.

42 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 43 ------De nd ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL September, 2012, the Depart 2012, September, th The Department of Cardiology, with with The Department of Cardiology, The Indian Association of Cardiac of Cardiac Association The Indian On 9 the support of Vascular Concepts con Concepts support the Vascular of ducts regular training programmes for around from cardiologists, interested perform to on how these country, the programmes The training procedures. the Over free of cost. conducted are developed department the has years, expertise performing in considerable Imaging (IACI) hosted its 2nd annual annual its hosted 2nd (IACI) Imaging CT at MRI and Cardiac on meeting 1stand 2 on Whitefield SSSIHMS, Radiology CME on “Cardiac CT “Cardiac Radiology CME on and MRI” Device on Congenital Training Implantation Radiology Conferences “Chest Radiology CME on Imaging” ments of Radiology, SSSIHMS-WFD and and SSSIHMS-WFD of Radiology, ments at CME a organized jointly SSSIHMS-PG dome con Central the in SSSIHMS-WFD Imaging”. on “Chest hall ference the only center in the country to have have to country the in center only the (Na NIC the papers at 11 presented larg the council), Interventional tional the at center a single from est number in abstracts published All were event. Cardiovascular and Catheterization the 2013. May Journal, Intervention cember, 2012. This was co-hosted by Sri co-hosted Sri was by This 2012. cember, of Radiology Edu Academy Sai Sathya of wing academic the (SACRED), cation Radiologythe department of SSSIHMS. ------March, 2013. The focus of The focus 2013. March, th to 30 th The con department of cardiology 29 Cardiology Cardiology EP Workshop SANCON was towards integrating text integrating towards was SANCON book with equipment use to suit day- suit to use book equipment with practices. The Anesthesia to-day OT 8 oral and 18 had conference two day held workstation-based presentations Anesthesia in professionals leading by 180 Over India. & across Bengaluru in India practitionersmedical across from anaethesia exposed latest the to were available. currently is that equipment on "Moni session a separate was There of comprising Care", Anesthesia tored moni different lecturesfocused on five toring techniques aspects cover to neu neuromuscular, airway, to related factors. cardiovascular and rological, of session a separate also was There how on concentrated lectures that four of pa optimization in assists ultrasound setting the of within management tient be an an to aims SANCON anesthesia experts where forum nual anesthesia in young with experiences their share can them inspire and medical professionals anesthesiologists. be responsible to ducted two work electrophysiology (2013) of May month the during shops Jacksonville from participants with Arizona the and Florida Heart Center, led these Heart clinic Arrhythmia and variety wide a conducting workshops, proce electrophysiology of advanced includingdures 3-Dimensional map of two weeks a total at spent and ping, staff. the with interacting hospital the of Higher Institute Sai The Sathya Sri as recognized was MedicalSciences - - - - - Sri Sathya Sai Institute Higher of BengaluruSri Medical Sathya Sciences, March, th The SSSIHMS Anesthesia Conference Conference Anesthesia The SSSIHMS The and department of cardiology Future plans with respect to addition respect with to plans Future The following conferences were held held were conferences The following 2013. A heterogeneous group of close of close group A heterogeneous 2013. spe pediatric cardiologists, 140 to and anesthetists intensivists, cialists, A event. this in participated surgeons number of nationally-renowned speak insights on gathering the addressed ers of management the in challenges and subjects pulmonary with hypertension. of a return The the witnessed program earlier who had of specialists number Institutions. Sai Sathya Sri the at worked (SANCON) 2013 on anesthesia machine machine on anesthesia 2013 (SANCON) on held was equipments & monitoring cardiothoracic and vascular surgery surgery vascular and cardiothoracic on a one-dayconducted conference on 13 pulmonary hypertension Conference on Anaesthesia on Anaesthesia Conference Cardiac Sciences-PAH Sciences-PAH Cardiac Conference Future plans Future al equipment include the procurement one of is AERA,which of MAGNETOM avail systems MRI mostthe advanced of high capable is and market the in able protocols imaging advanced resolution Orthopedics, Cardiology, Neurology, in radiology Our Pediatrics. Oncology and a be installing also departments will CT offering scanner slice 128 end high reduc multiple quality and image high on one platform. Some of features tion taken have that events significant the are: period review the in under place during the year. Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Bengaluru

these procedures and is now sharing Vertex system. This was an interactive Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge its experience with other cardiologists. session attended by consultants from resulted in the introduction of a pro- Since 2008, more than 80 interventional different hospitals in the state. gramme for medical students from the cardiologists have been trained and UK to come to the SSSIHMS Whitefield these numbers should only grow in the IT Conference to do elective study offering academic months to come. grades. The first student from Hughes On 17th November, 2012, SSSIHMS, Hall, UK who enrolled in the programme Whitefield hosted a conference on the reported that this program gave him Workshop in Case-Based use of IT in the Health Care institutions. Neurology hands on experience to clininal diseases Several speakers both within and out- and syndromes which were until then The Department of Neurology con- side the institute, both from India and textbook theories. ducted a two day workshop in “Case abroad shared their perspectives, for Based Neurology” in October 2012 with example the outstanding results in Pa- Publications in National and the presentation of nearly 200 case tient Safety and Infection Control in the International journals studies including pictures and video Microbiology lab of SSSIHMS Whitefield, clips. Each case was presented holisti- where infections detected are immedi- Our doctors contributed for publica- cally, encompassing patient observa- ately messaged to the Infection Control tions in several National and Interna- tion, examination, evaluation, testing, nurse electronically, even as the results tional Journals. diagnosis, and treatment. In each case, a come off the analyzers. The take-home goal is identifying “lessons for life”, cov- message from the seminar was the ering such topics as evolutionary brain spirit of doctors saying 'Patient First' – development, history of Neurology, making use of IT to put the patient first. brain function and effects on learning, Practical illustrations and demonstra- and quieting the mind. tions of that spirit and that drive was the keynote of the deliberations. Live operative workshop in Occipito-cervical junction Cambridge Medical Elective fusion in Neurosurgery at Sathya Sai Institutions The Neurosurgery Department A new collaborative venture between conducted a live operative workshop in the institutions of SSSIHMS, Whitefield, Occipito-cervical junction fusion using the Sri Sathya Sai Mobile Hospital and

dOCTORS NURSES PARAMEDICs PATIENTS SURGICAL PROCEDURES 54 125 45 74,263 6,958

44 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 45 - URES D 1,477 SURGICAL PROCE ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL PATIENTS 3,53,614 s IC D 9 October, 2012. th PARAME Sri Sathya Sai General Hospital, Prasanthi Nilayam Prasanthi Sai Hospital, General Sri Sathya 63 465 848 101 1,223 3,528 4,145 November, 2012. November, 12,030 85,740 th 3,40,361 57 NURSES Patient Services Patient Diagnostic Tests Diagnostic Surgical Procedures Surgical 41 -rays Out-Patient Department Out-Patient (In-patients)Admissions Deliveries General Surgeries SectionCaesarean ENT Gynaec surgeries X Ultrasound Scan Blood Lab Tests dOCTORS session for diabetic patients on 19 patients diabetic for session Yoga Diabetes education for chronic diabetic patients on 29 patients diabetic chronic for education Diabetes c c c a a a d b b b On an average about 20 major surgeries are performed each month. Additionally, the maternity section assists in around 170 170 around section in maternity the assists performed Additionally, are month. each surgeries major about 20 average On an This 94 bed, wholly charitable hospital treats over 1,000 patients per day and provides complete diagnosis and treatment in the the in treatment and diagnosis complete provides and per day patients 1,000 over treats hospital 94This bed, charitable wholly The hospital also offers a DNB course in Family Medicine. Medicine. Family in course DNB a offers also The hospital Other activities significant Performance Statistics for the period 2012-13 for Statistics Performance • • deliveries each month. The outpatient services of the hospital do not limit to just diagnosis and consultation but extend to dis but extend to consultation and diagnosis just to limit do not services hospital of the The outpatient month. each deliveries areas of General Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dentistry, Obstetrics and Gynaecology. and Obstetrics Dentistry, Ophthalmology, ENT, Pediatrics, General Surgery, of General Medicine, areas Sri Sathya Sai General Hospital Sri Sathya Nilayam Prasanthi pensing of medicines. Sri Sathya Sai General Hospital, Bengaluru

Sri Sathya Sai General Hospital Whitefield, Bengaluru

This 80 bed, wholly charitable hospital with three Operation Theatres, offers treatment in General Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dentistry, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Plastic Surgery and Psychiatry. General Hospital has now opened up full time clinics, which were hitherto only part time. Departments under this are the Obstetrics & Gynaecology, ENT and General Medicine. Performance Statistics for the period 2012-13

Patient Services a Out-Patient Department 78,320 b Admissions (In-patients) 1,545 c Deliveries 262 d OBG/Gynaec Surgeries 250

Surgical Procedures a General Surgeries 165 b ENT Operations 270 c Opthalmology Surgeries 151 d Orthopaedic Surgeries 153 e Urology Surgeries 95

Diagnostic Tests a Lab Tests 41,274 b X-rays 4,202 c Ultrasound Scan 2,734 d ECG 2,935 e Physiotherapy 3,601 f Vaccinations 1,973

Other significant activities • Diabetes Education for Chronic Diabetic patients on 29th October, 2012. • Yoga Session for Diabetic Patients on 19th November, 2012.

"Service broadens your vision. Widens your awareness. Deepens your compassion." ~ Baba

46 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 47 - - July, th URES D 834 SURGICAL PROCE ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL pain management. Early detection of osteoporosis detectionEarly of osteoporosis elderly. the in

2012, consistent with the paradigm paradigm the with consistent 2012, majority of gen to shift approach in eral cases surgical worldwide. Upgradation of radiology services Upgradation & C- machine X-ray of procurement can system system. Thearm C-arm orthopaedicbe routine for used and urological procedures. surgical Introduction of laparoscopic sur of laparoscopic Introduction gery: The first laparoscopic surgery gery: The firstsurgery laparoscopic laparoscopic Olympus the using performed was system on 7 ii.

3. 2. PATIENTS - - 80,377 s IC D 9 Sri Sathya Sai General Hospital, Bengaluru Sai Hospital, General Sri Sathya PARAME The General hospital at Yoga for antenatal care educa care antenatal for Yoga wom pregnant videos for tional en and breathing techniques for

Whitefield proposes to open up to open proposes Whitefield of diseases prevention for facilities would This of health. promotion and local the population to cater mainly whom for children and of women would programs health preventive be the will Following be conducted. focus areas. i. Future plans with respect Future additional facilities/new to equipment. 1. 21 NURSES 66 dOCTORS Sri Sathya Sai Mobile Hospital

Sri Sathya Sai Mobile Hospital

In Anantapur district, which is one of become grave and an awareness cam- around Puttaparthi, on a regular and the poorest districts of Andhra Pradesh, paign for preventive care and hygiene continuous basis. on health spending is amongst the fast- could reduce the impact of the vicious The service is manned by 300 volun- est growing components of rural fam- poverty cycle. tary doctors representing 12 specialties. ily debt. Public hospitals are starved of Keeping the above in mind, the Trust These doctors belong to different dis- funds, medicines and drugs. Lack of has started a medical outreach pro- tricts of the state and forty five of them adequate primary health centres leads gramme for the rural poor. The result come every month for varying periods to late diagnosis of serious health prob- is, the Sri Sathya Sai Mobile Hospital and lend their skills and expertise. They lems. Early diagnosis through public (SSSMH), a free rural outreach service are supported by paramedics number- medical camps, timely treatment and providing high quality medicare to ing 35, comprising of nurses, technicians, medicine for minor ailments before they 5,00,000 people living in 12 mandals managers and assistants. Performance Statistics for the year 2012-13

01.04.2012 to No. Description Since inception 31.03.2013 1 No. of Patients 82,504 5,96,055 2 No. of X Rays 2,680 20,654 3 Ultrasound 3,012 24,308 4 ECG 1,450 5,188 5 Pathology Tests 110 75,866 6 Biochemistry investigations 13,800 11,71,354

48 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 49 - - - - White - Dr. the UK “ the University of Cambridge of University ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL been able to deliver this teach been this deliver able to mobile hospital. I am sure there there mobile hospital. sure I am ing (to one of our students)with one our students)with of (to ing are lessons from this that we can we that from this lessons are same a busy operating time such take for our own teaching here in here in for teaching our own take structured way in which you have structured have you which in way and clinical exposure, while at the the at exposure, while clinical and careful planning of subjectcareful of planning matter “I am particularly impressed at the Sri Sathya Sai Mobile Hospital Sri Sathya The Ophthalmic division of the Mobile Hospital has acquired latest version of version latest acquired has Hospital Mobile of the division The Ophthalmic Hos Mobile the by made contributions principal onethe of 2012, November Since The Mobile Hospital is also involved in several initiatives in the Health Education Education Health the in initiatives several in involved also is The Hospital Mobile equipment like Indirect Ophthalmoscope, lensometer, slit-lamp etc. all enhancing enhancing all etc. slit-lamp lensometer, Ophthalmoscope, Indirect like equipment art the of buy state a to proposal immediate an also is There quality Medicare. of the Dental chair. pital is to provide a service that identifies and diagnoses patients who require surgi require who patients diagnoses and identifies a service that provide to is pital detailed a including tests required the all undergo These patients procedures. cal surgery for areposted patients these fitness, medical After ensuring profile. surgical performed Mobile of the are surgeons The by surgeries General Hospital. the at per are surgeries, thyroid and some cancer including surgeries, About 30 Hospital. month. formed each electives from students academic for teaching including front Academic the and international universities. education, AP ~ Dr. MBR Sharma ~ Dr. under one roof” one under Retd. Director Medical of “I cannot other think of any rural outreach servicerural outreach our in by so many specialists working so many by diagnostic facilitydiagnostic matched and country having so much on-site so country much having Sri Sathya Sai Telehealth Programme

Sri Sathya Sai Telehealth Programme

centers are manned by trained doctors, technicians and support staff. Tele-consultation On arrival at the Sri Sathya Sai Tele- medicine Centers located at Bhu- baneswar and Barrackpore, patients are screened by trained local physi- cians as per the protocol established by SSSIHMS, Whitefield. The symptoms and medical condition are document- ed, maintained in Electronic Medical Records and tele-consultations with specialists at SSSIHMS, Whitefield is scheduled. Medical Sciences, Whitefield, Objective This programme has been a great Karnataka. This collaborative effort between Sri boon to the patients from the two Sathya Sai Central Trust and the Indian States of Paschim Banga and Odisha Space Research Organisation( ISRO) le- Scope both for clinical as well as economic verages the power of information tech- Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher reasons. Apart from reducing the physi- nology to achieve the following objec- Medical Sciences, Whitefield, cal stress and strain involved in long- tives. Bengaluru provides tele-consultations distance travel, the tele-consultation • To extend the reach of quality to neurosurgery and cardiology service has also resulted in substantial cost savings on travel and related ex- medical care provided free of patients from the states of Paschim charge to patients by Sri Sathya penses for the patients from these two Banga and Odisha. Sri Sathya Sai Sai Healthcare Institutions. states. More than 70% of the patients Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, who have availed this tele-consultation • To facilitate continuing medical Prasanthigram participates in academic service are those whose annual income education and training of na- exchange programme with Sankara is below Rs. 40,000. tional board residents, clinical Nethralaya, Chennai. Sri Sathya Sai and paramedical staff. Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Number of tele-consultations The following are the sites covered Prasanthigram is planning to provide provided in 2012-13 • Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher tele-consultations for cardiac surgery Cardiology 713 Medical Sciences, Prasanthigram, patients from the States of Paschim Neuro Surgery 749 Andhra Pradesh. Banga and Odisha later this year. Total 1,462 • Sri Sathya Sai Seva Kendra, Bar- Infrastructure: Tele-education rackpore Cantonment, Barrack- All the four telemedicine centers are For the period 1st April, 2012 to 31st pore, Paschim Banga. equipped with video conferencing March, 2013, the Department of Oph- • Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samithi, Unit equipment, telemedicine hardware and thalmology at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of III, Kharavel Nagar, Bhubaneswar, software. The satellite connectivity via Higher Medical Sciences, Prasanthigram Odisha. INSAT-3A is provided by Indian Space has participated in 93 academic ses- • Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher research Organisation (ISRO) and the sions via the telemedicine facility.

50 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 51 - - October, th ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL The college organized a programme programme a organized Thecollege for mental health day on 10 day health mental for World Mental Health Day Mental Health Day World 2012, which in addition to an eminent eminent an to addition in which 2012, a “Depression on, speaking speaker the a also was there burden”, global skit based and on depres dance matic sion. - - Sri Sathya Sai Institute Nursing of Sri Sathya September, 2012, to create aware create to 2012, September, “Remembering those who cannot cannot who those “Remembering st remember”, world Alzheimer’sremember”, and day on celebrated was day peace world 21 ness on the facts on the ness on Al symptoms and disease. zheimer’s World Alzheimer’s and Peace and Peace Alzheimer’s World Day

- - th June, th May, 2012 between 2012 May, th The 1st year Students conducted a conducted Students year The 1st The final year students of SSSIHMS SSSIHMS of students year The final Based on the education on human on human Based education on the The school has a permanent faculty Thepermanent a school has nutrition program on the 6th and 7 and 6th on the program nutrition College of Nursing conducted an in- in- an conducted Nursing of College of “Stress topic on the service program 8 on nurses” for management values curriculum the students of students the curriculum values presented Of Nursing College SSSIHMS, on 27 a program of 13, in addition to visiting faculty of 11. faculty of 11. visiting to addition in of 13, resource heavily draws The school also faculty hospital. the from 2012. Nutrition Program Inservice Education EHV Programme Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Nursing Sri Sathya July, 2012 in the nutrition lab. The stu lab. nutrition the in 2012 July, cook of nutritional task the took dents of the skills Culinary morning; since ing 3 pm on from exhibited were students days. both 2.30-5.30 pm in the conference hall. hall. conference the pm in 2.30-5.30

Educare Love that Inspires Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning

Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning

The underlying philosophy “The institute has not been established just to prepare you for earning degrees. The main purpose is to help you to cultivate Self- Knowledge and Self -Confidence, so that each one of you can learn Self-Sacrifice and earn Self-Realisation. Teaching you the university curricula, preparing you for the university examinations and awarding you university degrees-these are only means for the end, namely-spiritual uplift,self-discovery and social service through love and detachment. Our hope is that by your lives, you will be shining examples of Spiritual Awareness and its beneficial consequences to the individual and society." - Sri Sathya Sai Baba

Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher • Integral education with equal connectivity. Learning(Deemed to be University), emphasis on curricular and co- • Compulsory residential charac- with its headquarters in Prasanthi curricular activities. ter, enabling translation of les- Nilayam (Andhra Pradesh) in India, is a • Inculcating the spirit of self-reli- sons learnt into practical skills visible manifestation of Bhagawan Sri ance and service to society. through experiential learning. Sathya Sai Baba's vision of education • Merit based open admission pol- New Programmes for human transformation. The institute icy for all, irrespective of income, The following new programs were was recognised as a Deemed to be Uni- religion or region. added during the year. versity by the Government of India in • Free education for all students. • Dept. of Chemistry - M. Tech. 1981. • Integrated five year programmes (Analytical Methods and Chemi- The 'Deemed to be University' hosts combining undergraduate and cal Instrumentation). four campuses, which are at Anantapur Postgraduate studies for a sys- • Dept. of Commerce - Master of and Puttaparthi (Andhra Pradesh), tematic and graduated learning Financial Management. and Whitefield and Muddenahalli process. • Detailed information on the (Karnataka). • Professional programmes in Programmes offered, Admis- Distinctive Features Management, Technology and sions dates & deadlines, integral Education. • Spiritual ambience in an environ- education, SSSIHL History and ment of discipline. • Research with social relevance. timeline, Faculties & Depart- • Integrating values with secular • Favourable teacher-pupil ratio. ments and other information are knowledge through curriculum • Computer centres with ultra- available at our website www. and classroom teaching. high speed broadband internet sssihl.edu.in

54 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 55 ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL Event Event Workshop on Emerging Trends in HRM in Workshop on Emerging Trends Lecture Advances Analytical in Program on Chemistry Translational Workshop on Emerging Trends in Finance in Workshop on Emerging Trends Workshop of a Management Manager – on Man Ideal Profile National Workshop on Recent Advances in Economic Data Analysis Workshop Leadership Centered – on Ideal Values Man Management National Workshop on Recent Advances in Economic Data Analysis Workshop on Software Applications the in Field Research of and ScientificWriting XLVII Refresher CourseXLVII Experimental in Physics Science by Academy Workshop on Models Teaching of onNational Conference Networking and Communication InternationalWorkshop on Computer Vision and Machine Learning Workshop on Workshop on Global Perspectives Chemical in Sciences and New Trends Symposium on ChallengesSymposium before theprofessional finance in coming thedecade Sri Sathya Sai Institute Higher of Sri Learning Sathya - puter Sciences Deptt. Physics of Deptt. Physics of Summer CourseSummer Culture & Spirituality Indian in SportsAnnual & Cultural Meet Grama Seva (9 days of Village Service Village days of Grama Seva as part (9 the of curriculum) Prasanthi Vidwan Mahasabha & Dussera Celebrations SSSIHL Annual Convocation & SSSIHL Research & Teaching Awards Ceremony Awards Research & Teaching Convocation Annual & SSSIHL SSSIHL Revered Founder Chancellor, Bhagawan Baba’s 87th Birthday 87th Baba’s Bhagawan Celebrations Revered Founder Chancellor, Launch re-designed of - www.sssihl.edu.in Website SSSIHL Muddenahalli Campus operational Annual Faculty Workshop Faculty Annual Open – Students Day Sri of Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School visit SSSIHL Admissions TestsAdmissions & Interviews for 2012/13 Department Deptt. Education of Deptt. Chemistry of Deptt. Chemistry of Deptt. Economics of Deptt. Economics of Deptt. Home of Science Deptt. of Management Studies Deptt. of Management Studies Deptt. of Management Studies Deptt. of Management Studies Deptt. Mathematics of & Com Deptt. Commerce of Date Date May, 2012 May, December, 2012 December, April, 2012 April, October, 2012 October, 2012 March, 2012 March, April, 2012 April, th rd June, 2012 June, th th th th th September, 2012 September, August, 2012 th th th November, 2012 November, to 23 to 29 October, 2012 February, 2012 February, 2012 2012 March, November, 2012 November, September, 2012 September, September, 2012 September, August, 2012 to 24 December, 2012 December, to 24 to 30 to 16 September, 2012 September, January, 2012 January, to 18 February, 2012 February, 2012 th to 9 to 10 th nd rd rd rd rd th th to 9 th th th th th th th th th June, 2012 June, th th nd nd nd th st 2 2 8 25 19 18 22 23 15 2 23 11 18 10 8 23 20 24 6 16 1 15 16 28 23 8 9 3 5 5 8 9 2 6 4 6 7 1 1 3 4 7 2 11 11 12 13 14 10 10 No. No. Following is the timeline of major activities during the year. year. the activities of major during timeline the is Following

Academic Workshops Academic Major events and activitiesMajor events Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning

56 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 57 ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL Sri Sathya Sai Institute Higher of Sri Learning Sathya Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning

Research Activities Collaboration Objectives Status To establish a chondrocyte cell culture Lab which will explore the possibilities of Sri Sathya Sai chondrocyte cell culture in treating knee carti- Institute of Higher First Cartilage tissue extracted from patient on 15th, lage defects and will aid the quality of health Medical Sciences November, 2012. Culture in Progress. of patients by avoiding joint replacement sur- (SSSIHMS) geries and the symptoms and costs associated with it Dr. Indira Hewlett & her associates from the FDA visit- ed the hospital between 18th to 24th September, 2012. Food and Drug Investigation of Nano-technology based diag- Dr. B. E. Pradeep, Asst. Professor, Deptt. of Bioscienc- Administration, USA nosis for TB, HIV, Influenza and other diseases es and Sri L A Avinash Chunduri, Doctoral Research (FDA) and SSSIHMS Scholar, Deptt. of Biosciences, visited the FDA labs for training.

Research Funding • Rs 70 lakhs was sanctioned by the Board of Research in Nuclear Science for reviving & optimizing performance of Gamma Camera for medical diagnosis. • Substantial grant was received from Funding for Infrastructure in Science & Technology (FIST). New Infrastructure • Hostel Extension Building for Prasanthi Nilayam campus. • New building to accommodate staff and Teachers.

58 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 59 - - - - ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL The Vice-Chancellor then welcomed welcomed The then Vice-Chancellor tions and the growing qualifications of qualifications growing the and tions 60% of all faculty (over teaching the a Ph.D.). have now SSSIHL at teachers at Muddenahalli,at Karnataka. He also research collaborative the highlighted Food and SSSIHMS between SSSIHL, for USA (FDA), Drugand Administration fatal with patients for better diagnosis Chondrocyte new the also and diseases He then SSSIHMS. Lab at Culture Cell facts statistical key of the highlighted student-teacher the as such university 30:1 to (compared 8:1 of SSSIHL at ratio year- India), in grade Institutions ‘A’ for publica of research increase on-year dards and the Registrar, who carried Registrar, the and dards The convocation mace. ceremonial the the open through declared then was of Baba founder the voice recorded chancellor. Kakodkar Anil guest, Dr. chief the made progress the highlighted and academic preceding the in SSSIHL by in new included This (2011/12). year and buildings frastructure (extension Nilayam Prasanthi the for spaces living new acaand Anantapur campuses), com the and programmes demic fourth campus of SSSIHL’s mencement - - - Sri Sathya Sai Institute Higher of Sri Learning Sathya demic council. The procession was led was The procession council. demic two with band brass institute the by Stan carryingstudents Institute the board of management and the aca the and of management board ha Atomic Research Centre and former former and Centre Research Atomic ha chairman,Energy Atomic Commission Prasad, Shashidhara J. Prof. of India, Vice-Chancellor, former Vice-Chancel of trustees, lors, board members of the - - - - - November, November, nd The ceremonial procession, which in which procession, Theceremonial The 31st Annual Convocation of Sri of Sri Convocation Annual The 31st In the evening session, which com which session, evening the In Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning Learning Higher of Institute Sai Sathya Prasanthi Hall, Kulwant Sai at held was Nilayam 22 on Thursday, 2012. The convocation ceremony was was ceremony The convocation 2012. a.m. between morning the in held 11.00 p.m. 12.30 and Annual Convocation Annual ThirtyConvocation Annual first cludedthe chief guest, Anil Kakod Dr. Homi Bhab kar, Bhabha Chair Professor, menced at 5.00 p.m., the “Sai Krishna” “Sai the Krishna” p.m., 5.00 at menced & Research in Excellence for award annual the by followed was Teaching performed drama, the by convocation Following university. of the students proceed day’s of the highlights the are ings. Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning

Highlighting the Summer Course on Indian Culture & Spirituality held in June 2012, the Vice-Chancellor reiterated how the institute continues its best ef- forts in imparting values-based integral education to students (conceived by Bhagawan Baba) along with develop- ing their academic excellence. Degrees and gold medals to graduates The Controller of Examinations, then higher education. holistic learning environment. He urged presented the graduates for the award While congratulating the graduates students to retain the spirit of trustee- of degrees and the Vice-Chancellor and advising them to become a part ship and contribute substantially to administered the convocation pledge of the nation-building process, Dr. Ka- their roots, the society, the institutions to them. Gold medals were thereafter kodkar said that fast economic growth that brought them up and the nation at large. Revered Founder Chancellor’s Benedictory Address This was followed by a recorded Benedictory Address of the Founder Chancellor, Sri Sathya Sai Baba, who emphasised that it was only Sathya and Dharma that had the power to pro- tect the world. He advised students to realise the sacredness of the culture of presented to meritorious students. This should also reduce the disparity gap Bharat, serve society selflessly and earn year, 457 students were awarded de- lest it should cause frustration in youth. a good name. grees, 22 students were awarded gold Elucidating on a new education para- This was followed by the national an- medals and three research scholars digm shift, the distinguished speaker them and arati, marking the end of the were awarded doctoral degrees. emphasised on the need for creating a 31st Annual Convocation ceremony. Chief Guest’s Convocation Address Delivering his convocation address, the chief guest, Dr. Anil Kakodkar stressed that this institution has a strong spiritual basis and social foresight that enabled students to remain rooted in India and her value system even as the students scale new heights in terms of

60 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 61 - - - - - ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL Theopening scene showcased pas Each station (and the plots and sub- plots and the (and station Each sengers boarding a train compartment ultimately and "City the from Station" Kunj" of "Shanti station the reaching at route en halting of peace), (abode ''Parivar of wealth), (city Nagar'' "Daulat ''Imtihan and (transformation) tan'' of test). (stage Ganj'' symbolised plots the between them) worldly of form the (in tests various typically would a man temptations) how and journey on a spiritual face them transcend to have he would attain to if he were temptations) (the of goal ultimate the peace, supreme earthly Theman’s journey. drama high man of Baba that teachings the lighted more and luggage ‘less have should luggage shed the must comfort’ we i.e. jour the make to order in desires of our it conclusion, In comfortable. of life ney faith full had portrayedwho those that destina final their reach Godin could Sathya Sri than no other was which tion The presentation Nilayam. Prasanthi Sai the episodes from flashback included Jesus. and Krishna of Rama, lives - Sri Sathya Sai Institute Higher of Sri Learning Sathya Brindavan Campus: Sri Ruchir Dept. Professor, Associate Desai, of Commerce. Prasanthi Nilayam Campus: Dr. Asst. Professor, R.Gowri Shankar, of Physics. Dept. This was followed by the Annual Annual the by followed was This of a metaphor The the used drama • • convocation drama, presented by the the by presented drama, convocation year The this drama of SSSIHL. students Jour (Divine “Divya entitled, was Yatra” ney). journey depict life the to journey train’s of a man. Divya Yatra: Convocation Divya Yatra: Drama ------merce. AnantapurCampus: Suma, Ms. U. Com of Dept. Asst.Professor, This year, the awards recognized ex recognized awards the year, This The evening session commenced commenced session The evening Honourable Justice A P Misra, former former A P Misra, Justice Honourable • with the annual “Sai Krishna Award” for for Award” “Sai Krishna annual the with ceremo Awards Research and Teaching rec to been had instituted which ny, researchers top the honour and ognize The year. each of SSSIHL teachers and between alternate awards research top every year. teachers top and ers The “Sai Krishna Award” for for “Sai Krishna Award” The Research and Teaching cellence in teaching. The recipients of The recipients teaching. in cellence one best for teacher, awards 2012 the Campus, Anantapur the from each Brindavan Campus and the Prasanthi selected basedwere Campus, Nilayam of their evaluation on a comprehensive mentoring teaching, in performance co-curricular the in participation and sys education activities integral of our tem. Court of India, Supreme the of Judge gave Trust SSSIHL of the a member, and following. the to award the away Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning

Summer Course on Indian lar format over a period of two-and-a- year conducted at the Poornachandra Culture and Spirituality half days for all internal stakeholders of Auditorium at Prashanti Nilayam. th A Summer Course on Indian Culture the institute – students, teachers, schol- Day 1 – Friday, 8 June, 2012 and Spirituality was organized from the ars and staff. It is now an annual event Morning Session th th at SSSIHL at the beginning of each aca- 8 June to 10 June, 2012 at Prasanthi The session consisted of four talks demic year. Nilayam, to mark the commencement and a video presentation. of the new academic year. All the stu- The morning sessions of the event Following the welcome address de- consisted of talks by teachers and re- dents and teachers of the Institute par- livered by the Controller of Examina- search scholars of the institute. Typical- ticipated in this programme. tions, SSSIHL, the Vice-Chancellor of the ly, they entail key insights and lessons The programme was modeled on the Institute, stressed the importance of im- Summer Course on Indian Culture and from the ancient Indian scriptures (such bibing the values systems propounded Spirituality that the Founder Chancellor as the Mahabharata and Ramayana). by the Bharatiya culture. The sessions also feature a short video Sri Sathya Sai Baba had initiated in 1972. Following talks were delivered sub- show on Baba. In the afternoons, stu- They continued intermittently for six- sequently. teen years until 2002. Popularly known dents and teachers from all four cam- • Ramayana: The key to be near and published in book format as “Sum- puses have breakout sessions where and dear to God mer Showers in Brindavan”, the high- they discuss teachings and lessons from • Insights from Mahabharata light of these events were the series of Baba’s discourses. Key moral messages discourses that Baba would deliver on from these are creatively presented on • Vedas: The Breath of God the essential teachings and ideals of the the final day before the valediction. • Lessons for life from the Upani- rich heritage of Indian culture and spiri- The theme this year was "Bhaja Go- shads tuality. vindam", based on the 1972 Summer Afternoon Sessions In early 2011, Baba decreed that the Course discourses that Baba delivered. This session consisted of Study Circle, Summer Course be re-initiated in a simi- Following was the program for the Mandir – Vedam, Bhajans & Music Pro-

62 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 63 - - - - - ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL Surrender to God, importance the to Surrender The started students men pre their Other skits included moral dilemmas Othermoraldilemmas skits included of life fictional the from a satire Lastly, ended after offering The conference of spiritual inquiry, how material life is is life material how inquiry, of spiritual of life, goals higher the reach to a prop fact the and God embedded has that permanent gems of in an ideals imper some of the body were ; these manent but powerful highlighted lessons subtle their during students women the by narrative. sentation with a skit based with a popular on sentation about Baba often narrated that analogy theattitudes between Duryodhana him people sees all bad except in (who see self) cannot (who Dharmaraja and goodbut people anything in except find to himself) Krishna by asked when one good person one bad and person. situa between a professional in friends of Ha dedication enduring the and tion to Ramayana) scripture the (in numan Rama. Lord be to close to do anything foolish (unlearned, Bhola called a man the highlighted but extremely sincere) God is message of Baba that universal everywhere everyone. in and a and teachers retiring to felicitations valedictory function.

------June, 2012 June, th “SatyamDharmam Chara” Vada, sights from the life of Bhagawan of Bhagawan life the from sights Baba Sai Sathya Sri of Patanjali Path The Eightfold Sutra Yoga his/her and Student Sai ideal An society in role Sai Avatar – The fountainhead of The – fountainhead Avatar Sai &Indian Spirituality Culture andIndian Culture Spirituality: In Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Sri Learning Sathya • • by Presentation Collective all campuses from students extravaganza, an was This a global Morning Session Morning talks, of five a consisted session This • • presentation by the students of the four four of the students the by presentation stan Xll and Xl the as well as campuses global presentation, a videopresenta presentation, global valedictory the and tion session. presented was This girls. boys and dard twoin partsthe of women the by – first Anantapur Campus and XI and XII Stan the by followed girls, wing) (Girls dard men’s the all school and the boysfrom campuses. Day 3 – Sunday, 10 3 – Sunday, Day (Speak the Truth and follow Righteous follow and Truth the (Speak versity, but practicing of Hu nothing is ness) of a basis the form which Values man life. spiritual ------June, 2012 June, th Insights from the Srimad Bhaga Srimad the from Insights vatham Gita Bhagawad the from Lessons The of Karma Law The ladder that enables an igno an enables Thethat ladder become a liber person to rant soul ated – do not sacred is life Human waste it most the of sacred is The Present all time dif God a thousand known by is namesferent Afternoon and evening sessions fo sessions Afternoon evening and Following were the talks that were were talks the that were Following • • • Afternoon Sessions Circle, of Study consisted session This Morning Session Morning talks, a of three consisted session This The study circle discussions were on were discussions The study circle • • • • gramme and Parayanam Sessions. delivered. Mandir – Bhajans & Vedam, Music Pro quiz and a video and Presentation. quiz Day 2 – Saturday, 9 2 – Saturday, Day gramme and Parayanam Sessions. discourses. following the cused on quiz and study circles. The study and circles. on quiz cused Uni of our motto the that felt students Sri Sathya Sai Mirpuri College of Music

Sri Sathya Sai Mirpuri College of Music

"Music enables one to taste the sweet nectar of heavenly bliss - ‘The Brahmananda’." - Sri Sathya Sai Baba

One of the latest bouquets of flowers ways mentioned that music was one ation (Bachelor of Music - B. Mus.), P.G. to join the Sai mission is the Sri Sathya of the lamps of human culture that had Degree (Master of Music - M. Mus.) and Sai Mirpuri College of Music. This col- been continued to burn with undimin- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from next lege is an excellent combination of ished luster through the ages. The intel- academic session 2014-2015: Gurukula as well as Institutionalized lectual, emotional and spiritual values The system of education at the col- systems of training. At the southern of music have always been lauded as lege is based on the system of integral threshold of the Vidyagiri complex, the highest branches of learning. Hence education, which is the hallmark of all college is housed in an imposing build- practice of music can develop the four Sai Institutions. The students participate ing, a majestic edifice in the shape of C’s, viz. Concentration, Creativity, Char- actively in all the activities with other several musical instruments. acter and Culture. educational establishments. The motto of the College of Music is: The College of Music offers both The students actively participated in “Tasmat Nadatmakam Jagat (The Soul Hindustani (North Indian) and Carnatic the Tyagaraja Aradhana, Ganesh Cha- of the Universe is the Nada)". (South Indian) Classical Systems under thurthi, Vasantha Panchami, Grama Baba often illustrated our country’s one roof. Apart from full time Founda- Seva along with the other students of name ‘Bharata’ as the ellipsis of the tion, Diploma and Post Diploma Cours- the educational institutions at Prasanthi words-‘Bhava’, ‘Raga’ and ‘Tala’. He al- es, the College will offer full time Gradu- Nilayam.

Following is the statistics of Number of Academic performance Grades received Students Students Pass O+ 2 Enrolled Percentage O 11 A+ 3 22 100% A 3

64 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 65 ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL Geese, peacocks, flowers and butterflies! and peacocks,Geese, flowers rare Malkohas, Painted Storks and Storks pay Night Herons also 'flying' Malkohas, visits. Painted rare The Prasanthi Nilayam campus of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Sai them Learning has all Institute — Nilayam Sathya of campus Sri The Prasanthi Have you ever seen you ever Have anfauna academic more than with and campus flora brick just and mortar? In fact, the holy hamlet of Puttaparthi abounds in feathered weeny from friends. they range the teeny an With amazing array, Sunbirds, Munias and Prinias to the medium-sized Doves, to Cuckoos, Rollers Munias and Prinias Sunbirds, and Larks Ibises, the large .The and Storks to Cranes Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School

Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School Prasanthi Nilayam

Vision, Mission and Philosophy The Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School was inspired, initiated and was lovingly nurtured by Baba. He is its life and soul, motivation and goal. Under his direct guidance and loving care, the school embarked on its mission of moulding young minds on the 15th of June, 1981. “Character Development with Academic Excellence” has been the governing principle of all the en- deavors in the school. The school at every step, big or small, is guided by the comprehensive educational phi- losophy of Baba who emphatically advocates “Education should be for life and not for a living”. education. the students participated actively in Affiliation Academic Excellence several common institutional activities like the annual sports, Grama Seva etc. It is a fully residential English medium Right from inception the school has In addition, the students were ac- school for boys and girls and is affiliated been maintaining a 100% pass record tively involved in the following school to the Central Board of Secondary Edu- with about 90% of them being in the events. cation. It consists of classes from I to Xll first division. and forms a vital limb of the Sathya Sai The Independence Day celebrations Education system. Education offered is Special Events exposed a flood of talents in the school completely free. There is no tuition or In addition to outstanding academic students wherein, they presented vari- lab fee of any kind right from primary performance in the year just concluded ous programs on the significance of the day and portrayed national fervor through their presentations. The Hostel Anniversary on 23rd July unveiled the emotional bonding of the students to the hostel and its founder through various programs throughout the day. The festival of Krishna Janmaastami brought forth joy and devotional fervor when the students took the cows from Sri Sathya Sai Gokulam in procession towards the Mandir. The celebrations reached their peak in the Hostel when the students participated in pot break- ing games which mark the tradition of this festival.

66 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 67 ------With 112 Distinction ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL No of 118 First Class Every student in SSSHSS is given an an given is SSSHSS in Every student demic year in both the hostel and the the and hostel the both in year demic school. ex opportunityvarious in participate to tra curricular activities public like speak skit competitions, programs, quiz ing, advertisement campaign competitions, charade, dumb competitions, dance Bhajan Antakshari, drawing and paint and chanting vedam competitions, ing These ac etc. competitions explanation personal a into a child blossom tivities excellence. ity round of all ed for their selfless services rendered in rendered services selfless their edfor aca the activities throughout various S T Passed - - Students 118 RESUL Students 118 Appeared Class XII Sri Sathya Sai Higher SecondarySri Sathya School With 78 CGPA>9/10 Farewell functions in which the outgo the functions which in Farewell ing students were honored and reward and honored were students ing - - - - - 89 Passed Students S T 89 RESUL Students Appeared Class X In the month of August, the Investi the of August, month the In The Teacher's Day celebrations con celebrations Day TheTeacher's The month of February witnessed of February The witnessed month ture Ceremony was conducted to initi to conducted was Ceremony ture school of the Captains House the ate activities the school of the into formally over handing thus year, the throughout and of conducting responsibility the uphold events, various in participating of the values of games, spirit the ing its by re laid ideals the and institution founder. vered ducted by the students showed their their showed students the ducted by Teacher Baba, Divine the to gratitude who moulded them. tutors the and Sai H

Sai Schools in India

Sai Schools in India

At present there are 100 Sathya Sai Schools in 17 states of India. The total enrolment of students is around 50,000. The diversity among the schools is tremendous: village and urban, resi- dential and day, only boys, only girls & co-educational, fee paying and free, pri- mary, secondary, higher secondary and mixed, teaching in English and several regional languages, affiliated to State or national Boards. Total number of teach- ers all these schools is around 1,900. Of these, around 65% of the teachers have attended either a diploma or a Certifi- cate Course conducted by the Institute of Sathya Sai Education. All Sathya Sai Schools are implementing an integral value-based curriculum recommended The Sathya Sai Schools spread across to the increased need of standardiza- by the Institute. the length and breadth of India are the tion and quality enhancement of value The following are the locations of the best examples of the philosophy of based education. It has a resource train- 99 Sai schools in the country. ing centre with a well-equipped library Educare in practice. of books, audio-visual and other materi- The Institute of Satya Sai Education als. The Office of the National Council of State Schools (India) was set up on 9th January 2000 Sathya Sai Schools, an advisory body is Andhra Pradesh 9 in Dharmakshetra, Mumbai to cater also located here. Assam 3 Delhi 1 Gujarat 4 Haryana 2 Himachal Pradesh 1 Karnataka 18 Kerala 6 Madhya Pradesh 4 Maharashtra 4 Odisha 19 Punjab 2 Rajasthan 3 Sikkim 3 Tamil Nadu 10 Uttarakhand 1 Paschim Banga 10

68 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 69 - - - ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL Vidya Vahini Vidya The content availability continues to to continues availability The content delivery mechanisms. They also pro They also delivery mechanisms. of stock take opportunities videthe to future the for strategies plan progress, communica efficient an build to and tion model. ment and deployment. A significant significant A deployment. and ment grow with contributions coming forth coming contributions with grow content. value and academic both for much the SSSVV, given has Technology develop neededcontent flexibilityin Blossoming Content - - quality content is accessible by a few, a few, by accessible is quality content embedded with qualitybut content heart the of the At scarce. is values genera SSSVV content project lies are Workshops dissemination. and tion teachers orient to only not conducted value of principles underlying the into let to but also Educare and education unique the master practice and them pedagogy the seven-jewel by used also Workshops SSSVV programme. aim at initiating and coordinating sup portingseamless enable structures that - - - 4 9 3 17 17 13 20 23 No 106 - - - Total shops Workshops Workshops Orientation Orientation Review Work Review Miscellaneous SSSVV Arts and Over the year 106 workshops were workshops were 106 year the Over The mission of Vidya Vahini is to com to is of Vidya Vahini The mission In the current education system system education current the In The core belief of the program is is program of the belief The core (SSSVV) Vidya Sai Vahini Sathya Sri has SSSVV today family The growing ing Workshops ing tion Workshops tion Inauguration of Inauguration Teacher Training Training Teacher Type of Workshop of Type Content Genera Content SSSVV in Schools Crafts Workshops Application Train conducted with varied with objectives in conducted mind. some content is available to everyone, everyone, to available is some content Our Mission Driver: Workshops Our Mission Driver: Vidya Vahini Vidya bine value based education with aca with based education value bine as technology using excellence demic enabler. a key to right the has India in every child that must education such and education the and values traditional our imbue transfer such facilitate to technology bemust scalable. available talents multi-faceted the uses Organisations. Sai the within vol 682 teachers, members, 332 1,325 privileged guests. 311 and unteers Vidya Vahini

number of academic assets (10,371) and Right Action 695 value assets (1,489) are now available on the SSSVV online portal. These assets Peace 241 can be quickly combined in a modular Love 221 fashion to create Master Lesson Plans Non-violence 186 (MLPs). On the one hand it can take care of syllabus changes quickly and on Truth 146 the other hand it gives teachers more flexibility and choice by offering a nice suite of assets to choose from. The con- ‘Teaching Values through Art and Craft’. tent can be chosen and adapted to the Art and craft workshops were held in specific circumstances of each school nine Sai schools to demonstrate the im- and class. As it continues to evolve, ev- ery addition is a step further towards a happy teacher and happy classroom. The following shows the content that is available on the SSSVV online portal. Online Academic Assets – 10,371 Main Script 4,406 Suggested Activ- 1,623 ity Assessment 1,437 Questions Inquisitive Ques- 1,127 tions Interesting Beyond the Conventional 1,111 portance of art and craft in the holistic Asides SSSVV believes that an integral value development of a child. The concept is Day to Day Rel- 667 based education system is possible communicated and teachers are em- evance when learning is Insightful, Inspiring, powered to conduct these classes on a Enjoyable and Participative (IIEP). Sever- regular basis. al initiatives have been taken up to pro- A pilot video has been created to vide teachers with the latest and best of teach the basics of a classical dance pedagogy. One such initiative is called style to children without the presence of a full time dance teacher. A career counseling workshop was If the above gives a sense of the huge conducted with the help of a profes- amount of effort that has gone into cre- sional career counselor for Class X stu- ating academic assets SSSVV will be in- dents of three schools in Chennai to complete without its core Value Assets- make children aware of the many con- shown below. ventional and non-conventional cours- es available to them.

70 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 71 ------ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL Vidya Vahini Vidya As of March 2013, rollout of the proj of the rollout 2013, As of March Volunteer teams have now been now have teams Volunteer was Forum SSSVVDiscussion able fast and easy adoption of the on of the adoption fastable easy and users 200 SSSVV application. line web each hours 10 been trained over have effort.are training There a hands-on in Theyplay 480 IT than volunteers. more con of the a lot moving in role a crucial is presently effortthat generation tent A mode. online an to offline, happening avail now are plans lesson of 501 total portal. on the able gathering expertise. and Presently ence knowledge the expertise and steam, expected is discussions from gleaned ultimately. generate ‘assets’ to formed to provide training and en and training provide formed to launched as a platform for voicing ideas, a debates, and open discussions having and answers and questions for venue experi knowledge, sharing for a place Our Growing Footprint Our Growing Getting Computer SavvyGetting Computer Virtual Staff Room A ect was underway in 26 schools spread spread ect schools underway 26 was in Tamil of Kerala, states nine the over ed bug fixes and enhancements, have have enhancements, and edbug fixes of test 500 hours Over been released. 100 over and team testing the by ing and on training spent was of time hours a SSSVV Systems, Sai documentation. to volunteered has partner, technology server of the needs. care Decem In take portal the 64-bit to moved was ber 2012 significant to contributed which server, times response the in enhancements portal.of the The server new been has to measures additional and stabilized software and hardware the monitor been place. stability put in have ------2012 Tata Consultan Tata 2012

August, th On 25 The TCS team was constantly sup constantly was team The TCS The following shows the lesson plans plans lesson the shows The following Services of TCS cy Services (TCS) officially handed over over handed cy Services (TCS) officially SSSVV portal web online the Sri the to been has at TCS Trust. Central Sai Sathya of the development of the forefront the continu portal committed also has and ing support for further enhancements. person TCS) (CEO, Chandrasekaran Mr. mem of 13 team a dedicated lead ally application engineers, bers comprising architects, and database designers. that are available on the portal. on the available are that ported by a group of 40 volunteers of 40ported volunteers a group by actively who were Vidyafrom Vahini gathering, requirements in engaged its de Since testing. and inputs, design ployment, new patches, which includ - - - - - Pedagogy has been evolv has rapidly Pedagogy Not only has content been given been given content has only Not Considering that the response to to response the that Considering importance, but alternative and inter and alternative but importance, esting modes of delivery have been modesesting of delivery have experts workshops by in demonstrated sci workshop on focused a including ence in Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi. been has encouraging, initiatives these be further will the these upon in built year. coming Bridging the Digital Divide the Digital Bridging ing across the world in the recent past recent the in world the across ing re from of findings applications with children how us to revealing search spectrum the from across is This learn. and adults. Multimedia to learners early of a multitude besides content, digital aid to deployed being are aids, teaching other on the those However, learning. have not do divide digital the of side bridge to attempt an In them. to access portal SSSVV online play divide, is this enabler technology key a of role the ing platform to serves collaborative as that be can that quality content high create needy of the doorsteps the to taken schools. Vidya Vahini

Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Ma- ers using lesson plans, giving regular ed support from the local commu- harashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, feedback and finally taking part in con- nity while the art and craft workshops Haryana and Punjab. tent creation and mentoring of other brought out the child within the teach- schools. The status of deployment so ers. The deep social impact is obvious. The map below shows the locations far is depicted in the picture above. of various schools across India where SSSVV is implemented. The SSSVV content generation is growing as well. The map shows the locations where content generation workshops have been held during the year. Pedagogy and delivery are constantly evolving. The execution model starts with school infrastructure being evalu- ated, introduction to SSSVV, teachers being trained on pedagogy, teach-

Parthi Yatra by our schools Caring For the Family Recipient schools have been visiting Re-dedicating itself to taking care Prasanthi Nilayam and participating of this growing SSSVV family, the 40 in our activities including the Annual member strong VMG (Volunteer Man- Sports and Cultural programmes. agement Group) re-christened itself Fellowship & Project Feedback as VCare (Volunteer Care). This group The need to have a 360 degree feed- of dedicated volunteers help in orient- back at a national level collated and ing and welcoming new members to analyzed for generating content of un- the programme as well as in managing matched quality gave birth to the Fel- various events organized by the SSSVV lowship programme. programme. The Fellowship candidates in Thiru- Upcoming Initiatives vottiyur, Tamil Nadu, and Anthikad, Ker- With a dual focus of rolling out new ala, have had beautiful experiences and initiatives and delivery mechanisms, the reported back not only on the class- SSSVV team is focusing its strategy to room atmosphere but also initiatives further develop organizational strength, like Vedam, Public Speaking, Surya- to develop diverse content generation Namaskar and . Anthikad capabilities, enhance features on por- has witnessed activities beyond the tal platform, create robust deployment classrooms like eco clubs (encourag- mechanisms and finally a structured ing growing vegetables), activity clubs feedback process that contributes to- and summer camps. An anti-alcoholism wards enrichment on all fronts. Topping rally by students received whole-heart- the agenda are:

72 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 73 ------ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL Vidya Vahini Vidya There is a clear evidence of the posi of the evidence a clear is There Organisation and Delivery: and Organisation of primary fo areas The major three SSSVV is truly Educare in Action. It will Action. will It in SSSVV Educare truly is CONTENT GENERATION CONTENT genera content for schools urban 45 tion West Odisha, Kerala, in Rollout Bengal 5 5 - 9 for class completion LP Boards. DEPLOYMENT & infrastructure 30 in Hardware schools vol feedback through Strengthen unteers deploy for aids teaching Employ ment TECHNOLOGY based set on feature current Enhance user feedback and volunteer deployment, Develop managementevent modules backlog bugs of all current the Clear new initiative for content development development content for initiative new and deployment. tive impacttive SSSVV of the They program. fascinated the by applause from range pro animation an on seeing children en the to class jected Algebra their in the by inspired teachers of the thusiasm pedagogy. National the in footprint a lasting leave firmament. Education cus for SSSVV include content genera content SSSVV for include cus technol core the and deployment tion, Top programme. the drive ogythat areas focus of these each in goals three below: summarized as are - - - - The calendar for Art for The craft calendar and work New teaching tools and aids are be are aids and tools teaching New Bal Vikas (EHV) is slated to be taken be taken to Vikas Bal (EHV) slated is shops for recipient schools is being being is schools recipient for shops workbooks and Student prepared. handbooks created being are teacher expected by are be they and ready to A train-the-trainersEashwaramma day. aid to planned being also workshop is art new the of craft& rollout the cur riculum. ing developed to enable innovative innovative enable developed to ing subjects. science practices in teaching devel were ideas and The concepts workshopsoped organized various in year. of the course the during a as 2013 SSSVV by November up by - Pedagogy and training: Knowledge Management: remains quality content Developing agement processes. Six wings with with wings Six processes. agement technical and manpower appropriate handle be developed to will resources Beyond activities center. the at various content of knowledge, dissemination expected is pedagogy centre and this be attraction a prime to Parthi during use who can SSSVV by teachers practice activity and learn facilitythe to based teaching and learning. a key goal of our project. of our goal Thea key SSSVV coming is that Excellence for Centre up in Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi, knowledge the man spearhead will The Annual Sports and Cultural Meet

The Annual Sports and Cultural Meet

The Annual Sports and Cultural Meet on 11th January at the Sri Sathya Sai Hill The motorcade was welcomed by the is a major yearly event in the calendar of View Stadium and the cultural events women’s brass band of the Anantapur all the campuses of the Sri Sathya Sai were held at the Sai Kulwant Hall in the Campus of the university. This was fol- Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL), evenings of 12th to 15th January, 2013. lowed by a welcome by the captains of and all the Sri Sathya Sai educational the university and finally the procession institutions, founded and nurtured by Annual Sports Meet was escorted in slow march, by a special Baba. The Annual Sports and Cultural contingent that was led by the men’s The Sports meet on 11th January each Meet 2013, was held over five days from brass band of the Prasanthi Nilayam year is a culmination of a month-long, 11th to 15th January, 2013 at Prasanthi campus of the university. When the con- intensive preparation of athletic dis- Nilayam. tingent arrived in a grand procession plays, acrobatics, cultural dance rou- at the Shanti Vedika a Veda chanting The inaugural ceremony of the An- tines and the like, by students from all group of students offered a ceremonial nual Sports and Cultural Meet was held campuses of the university and the Sri welcome with Poornakumbham with Sathya Sai educational institutions. The the Vice-Chancellor along with senior event is more than the Annual Sports. members of the Sathya Sai educational It is a pageant that unfolds in front of a institutions in attendance. crowd of over 10,000 spectators seated in the viewer galleries of the Sri Sathya Sai Hill View Stadium. The March Past and Sports This year the programme com- Meet Oath menced at 8.00 a.m. when baba's car The March past was a spectacle in it- with a beautiful photograph of him, self, the result of rigorous training, coor- escorted by motorcycles outriders, en- dination and execution. Accompanied tered the northern end of the stadium. by the women’s and men’s brass bands

74 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 75 - - - - ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL The morning programme came to a came to The programme morning Evening Events 4.30 began at events The evening game of basketball. Daring feats on gi feats Daring of basketball. game the showcased followed, that rings ant students. of the Bal balance and skill acts on a rope ancing acrobatics and a like structure spinning and high a on item Their last all. one and amazed top red, with colourful formations included presenta Their flags. blue and yellow and soar fireworks with concluded tion sky. the in planes miniature ing a.m. 10.15 at close Thethe p.m. by first was performance English Eswaramma of Smt. students their School who presented Medium a drill, marching a in skills and talent - The Annual Sports Annual MeetThe Cultural and thereafter displayed elegant coordina they after which parade, a gun in tion their somersaults in rare displayed ics on ropes on a high structure, floor structure, on a high ics on ropes gymnastics. somersaults and exercises, soldiers as dressed of students A squad - - - - The students of Prasanthi Nilayam Nilayam ThePrasanthi of students Morning Events Morning sportsthe of The first presentation Brindavan Campus, SSSIHL. Their items Their items SSSIHL. Campus, Brindavan dance folk enchanting an included on symphony musical a Karnataka, of a perfectly and drums pre executed sentation on motorbikes that included included that motorbikes on sentation crisscrossingat high speed, synchro formations. and riding nous on feats with followed SSSIHL Campus, in planes miniature controlled remote structure a huge depict while sky, the of Baba hands the in universe the ing performing the area. wheeledwas into Shiva magnificent a was Their firstitem acrobat by followed was which dance of the university, the students of the of the students the university, of the marched institutions educational Sai north the from and stadium of the end Vedika. Shanti of the front in gathered university of the hoisting the Following Sportscustomary the flag, Meet oath wasadministered the to participants and lit was 2013 for sports the and torch mascot the by Hill Hanuman carried to the light to of a Cheetah form the in sports flame. of students the by made was events The Annual Sports and Cultural Meet

rugby game, rhythmic exercises, thrill- Primary School students. Beginning their skill and talent with a lion and ing dances and daring acrobatics. their programme, with a giant backdrop dragon dance. The dance of lions and Next, the students of Muddenahalli depicting the scene of creation, they fast movements of the dragons in sym- first performed a beautiful dance to phony with drum beats, as well as the Campus, SSSIHL made eye-catching the tune of a devotional song, “Vande formation of SAI through dragons were formations, depicting the advent of Sivam Sankaram” (I offer salutations to eye-catching. various Avatars of God, viz. Matsya (fish), Shiva). What followed was an array of Kurma (tortoise), Varaha (boar), Nara- The students of Anantapur Campus, colourful formations made by boys and SSSIHL, made the final presentation. simha (half man, half lion), Parasurama, girls. This was followed by formations Following a display of gymnastic feats Rama, Krishna, Buddha and Bhagawan on circular rolling structures, and lastly on white hoops and somersaults on a Sri Sathya Sai Baba. This was their first a fast-paced vigorous dance by senior triangular structure, they performed a participation in the Annual Sports & girl students. dance on a cylindrical roller while main- Cultural Meet and their performance Next to perform were the students of taining perfect balance. Acrobatics was impressive. Nursing and Allied Health Sciences of on rope on a high stand followed this. Colour, music and rhythm character- Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medi- Their most dazzling item was the for- ized the presentation of Sri Sathya Sai cal Sciences, Whitefield who displayed mations they made with dexterity and

76 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 77 - - ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL The drama entitled “Shankara Digvi “Shankara The entitled drama love for God, well-rendered devotional devotional God, for well-rendered love fabulous and routines dance and songs a verysets drama the made impressive added scene The final presentation. cast entire the when it to grandeur ecstasy in a magnificent danced whilst Jagannath, of Lord chariot of the replica hall. the wheeledwas into jayam” (Shankara’s journey of conquest) conquest) of journey (Shankara’s jayam” of Prasanthi students the by presented portrayed the SSSIHL, Campus, Nilayam story Sankara, who life of Adi illustrious (non-du message of Advaita the gave re-established and world the to alism) - - Jan th The Annual Sports Annual MeetThe Cultural and January, 2013 respectively, while the the while respectively, 2013 January, th In their drama, the students of Brinda students the drama, their In pus, Prasanthi Nilayam Campus, SSSIHL Secondary Higher Sai Sathya Sri and and 14 School performed on 12, dramas 15 students of Anantapur Campus, SSSIHL 13 on presentation music a made uary, 2013. All performances took place place performancestook All 2013. uary, Nilayam Prasanthi in Hall Kulwant Sai at presence. Divine the in van campus, SSSIHL portrayed life the SSSIHL campus, van Chaitanya, Krishna message of Sri and of 16th Krishna of Lord devotee a great message of the who gave A.D., century of man’s Sankirtan means the Nama as story of the elevating An liberation. - - Aspart Meet Sports of Cultural and This colourful inaugural ceremony of ceremony colourful This inaugural 2013, the students of Brindavan Cam Brindavan of students the 2013, Music and Cultural Music and Cultural Programmes tions came to a happy conclusion with with conclusion happy a to came tions of fireworks. display a sparkling agility with luminescent LED lights. The lights. LED agility luminescent with streaks with SAI word of the formation a them earned end the in of lights the from applause prolonged long and spectators. Meet Sports of Annual the Cultural and Institu Educational Sai Sathya Sri the The Annual Sports and Cultural Meet

the supremacy of the Vedas. The drama excellent acting and dances by the stu- which brought clarity, sweetness and depicted the main events of the life dents, good make-up and costumes beauty to the message given. Excellent of Shankara, and conveyed the main made the drama a magnificent presen- chanting of ślokas, melodious rendition teachings of this great spiritual giant tation. of devotional songs and exhilarating of the 8th century through powerful The devotional music presentation music created an aura of devotion and dialogues and well-rendered entitled “Ananta Prema” (Infinite Love) transported all members of the audi- verses. Excellent make-up, and perfect made by the students of Anantapur ence to a divine plane. choreography added to the impressive Campus, SSSIHL, was based on the sub- presentation. lime teachings imparted to mankind by The drama, “Mera Jeevan Teri Sharan” Lord Krishna in the immortal treatise, The Prize Distribution (my life at Your feet) enacted by the stu- the Bhagavad Gita. Beginning their pro- Ceremony dents of Sri Sathya Sai Higher Second- gramme with soulful rendition of the The Prize Distribution Ceremony of ary School highlighted the lofty theme Mira Bhajan, “Darshan Deejo Aaj, Pyare” the Sports and Cultural Meet was held of surrender to the Divine through a (Oh dear Lord! Grand me the bliss of on the day of Makara Sankranti, 14th simple story of a young boy who at first Your Darshan), the students dwelt on January, 2013 at Sai Kulwant Hall. believed that God had no role to play in the ennobling themes of the Bhagavad The programme commenced with a the life of man, and ultimately came to Gita, such as how the impersonal God grand procession comprising the uni- realise through various events that God becomes personal, how the states of versity brass band, Veda chanting by a occupied the foremost place in man’s sameepyam and sarupyam (proximity group of students and a flag-bearing life and His grace could be earned only and identity) lead to sayujyam (merger), squad, which started at 8.30 a.m. through total surrender. Introduction of how constant practice helps in control- the episodes of surrender of the Pan- ling the vagaries of the mind, etc. The The Vice-Chancellor of the Sri Sathya davas to Krishna and of Vibhishana to themes were highlighted by meaning- Sai Institute of Higher Learning gave Rama enhanced the significance of the ful commentary, relevant ślokas and away the prizes to the winning teams underlying theme. The noble premise, devotional songs from The Gita, all of and individuals.

78 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 79 - - - ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL For 10 nights food is prepared and and prepared food is nights 10 For Then the demographic data is obtained obtained is data Then demographic the is This Office. Revenue Mandal the from augmented by actual reconnaissance teachers. and students of teams by village, of the Based proximity on the to taken time and population, total together grouped are it, villages reach and of teachers groups various and of vil a group to assigned are students fitteda mo is with vehicle Each lages. be communication for set wireless bile group of a vehicles tween different the at point control a central with also and Prasanthi Nilayam. - - - Sri Sathya Sai Grama Seva Project Sai Grama Sri Sathya sation of time and resources in the the in resources and of time sation of projectsexecution life appreciate to students enable To serving with the associated joy the needy and poor dynamics group in students train To work team and utili optimal the in students train To The students learn aboutThe de the learn students • • • Modus operandi tailed step by step process of any of any process step by step tailed dis the in villages the project.Firstly, be served will trict identified. that are - - - - - To expose students to rural Indian Indian rural expose to students To To sensitise students to societal societal to students sensitise To un them make and problems derstand needs the lesser of the privileged Social Service is an integral part of integral an ServiceSocial is However, from the year 2000 onwards, 2000 onwards, year the from However, the Sri Sathya Sai education system. education Sai Sathya Sri the very the in first 1968-69, as As early stu Bengaluru, at college of the year dents would go to the neighbouring neighbouring the go to would dents undertake service activities. to villages next the In decades, 18th on the three of thousands every year, of November villages surrounding the from folk rural Hill Sai Sathya Sri the at gather would Puttaparthi. at Faculty View Stadium of guidance the under students and distrib would Chancellor, Founder the gifts as those all food clothes and to ute occasion. on the gathered Seva Grama service expandedthis into objectives. specific following the with celebra Dasara the Undertaking during faculty edu tions, of our students and nearby the visit establishments cational food and deliver lovingly and villages of every doorstep the at village clothes member. • • Objectives Sri Sathya Sai Grama Seva Project Sai Grama Sri Sathya Sri Sathya Sai Grama Seva Project

packed by students of the Anantapur atmosphere of faith and trust help from external agencies campus overnight. They are collected • Cooking, packing, transportation Grama Seva 2012 by teams of students who disperse next and distribution of food and clothes, Grama Seva for 2012 was conducted morning as per a detailed plan. sanctified by prayer between 16th and 24th October, when, Salient Features • Feeling of brotherhood and soli- nearly 1,500 students and staff of our • Food and clothes distributed as to- darity expressed through partaking kens of love at every doorstep, ir- of the same food by students and educational institutions participated. In respective of social or economic teachers addition to food packets, over 45,000 status • Entire activity undertaken by stu- sets of new cloths were distributed to • Activity conducted in an dents and teachers with minimal the villagers.

People Served Villages Covered Students & Staffs Sets of Clothes Distributed 2,92,000 153 1,419 45,000

80 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 81 - Chembur Dust ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL Kailash was all smiles. Last wishes fulfilled fulfilled wishes Last smiles. all was Kailash Doctors sensed time him up and to was asked be taken Diwali. for folks his to be village with to his promised toKailash come back up the job. and take he called to say Nov’13 On reaching on village 27 his well be and back he will is soon. all that happened call.That last to be his We were shocked. over. noonBy all was it went to change Kailash shirt soiled his BabaBut as says, body). (read We could share Sai Love and fulfill a couple of his All’ All-Serve last We learnt how ‘Love can to transport a us wishes. different of world bliss the onlyWhere currency. is Love And spending wealth diminish doesn’t but augments it it many fold. Elsewhere will you findthe story of Vijayalakshmi andthe story Pradip of The Story of Kailash of Story The Love All Serve All Love One of the remarkable features of the Sai mission is this-Outside the official organization,influenced by Baba’s call, there there call, by Baba’s organization,influenced official the this-Outside is mission Sai of the features One remarkable of the and unsung. unhonoured unheralded, largely are These story. one such is The story of Kailash are really hundreds of groups who ,in their own way,are attempting to bring cheer to some lost soul. lost some to cheer bring to attempting way,are own ,in their who of groups hundreds really are Donated in laptop a jiffy, a race its as against time. We gave some money him and to asked send to Mom To send money to Mom. And to a laptop practice.To Not knowing condition, his he on again Job. insisted Soon Kailash was in a home was Soon the terminally Kailash for ill. But destiny scheme out rolled its scheduled. as We promised to get one after cured. he is when our group met him. “I want to send money to my mom”, he said want to“I send moneyto my mom”, He wanted to work to He wanted clarity in mind. Kailash lost everythingKailash except Hailing from a poor farmers family Hailing a poor from family farmers despite his battle cancer his with despite in chest. the Destiny standard demanded 12th he that passes Life is real tough is on some Kailash, like Life

Sociocare Love that TRansforms Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, India

Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, India

"Engage yourselves in service activity. Consider social service as service to God. This is the best way to earn God's Love. Love all and serve all. Your entire life will be sanctified thereby." - Sathya Sai Baba Founded by Baba in Mumbai in religions and faiths bound by Baba’s fol- The following statistics indicate the the year 1965, the SSSSO is a service lowing words – extensive spread of the organisation. organisation with a spiritual core and “Seva is sadhana (spiritual exercise), • The Centres have 2,647 samithis, base to benefit all of mankind irrespec- not a pastime of the rich and well 5,811 bhajan mandals and over tive of religion, caste, creed or sect. placed. Each one must realize this truth". 6,00,000 members. Present and active in all the states in - “Sathya Sai Speaks”, Vol. VIII. • 16,681 Balvikas centres have 3,30,961 India, the effort of the organisation is to The Sri Sathya Sai Seva organisation students and 19,737 . make a notable difference in people’s comprises three wings – Spiritual, Edu- • The Seva dal has 73,697 men and lives, to bring about changes not just in cation and Service. Activities under the 66,003 women with 59,691 youth their living but in their way of life. three wings are food for the soul, mind members. The principle objectives of the and body. • 3,809 members are trained in Disas- organisation are to help the individual – The sevadal/volunteers, in keeping ter management. • Be aware of the Divinity that is in- true to this guidance from Bhagawan, • 2,644 villages have been adopted herent in him and to conduct him- involve themselves in service activities with 7,11,550 beneficiaries. self accordingly; to translate into working towards making a difference in practice in daily life, divine love and • 23,320 medical camps benefitting every life it touches. Big or small, the ef- perfection; to fill one’s life with joy, 8,95,714 people. fort of every samithi is to work towards harmony, beauty, grace, human ex- • 794 veterinary camps have been or- transformation of society through ser- cellence and lasting happiness. ganised during the year. vice rendered to fellow beings, leading • To ensure that all human relations to transformation of hearts. • 1,200 is the number of villages un- are governed by the principles of der the Sri Sathya Sai Village Inte- They work as one cohesive unit Sathya (Truth), Dharma (Right Con- grated Programme. whether as sevadals providing service duct), Shanthi (Peace), Prema (Love) at Prasanthi Nilayam, at medical camps, The Sri Sathya Sai National Narayana and Ahimsa (Non-violence). doing narayana seva or the Bal Vikas Seva Programme, which cooks and • To make devotees more sincere and gurus who work with young children to serves meals to the poor and needy dedicated in the practice of their inspire in them a desire to inculcate the from the rations donated by the devo- respective religions by understand- five human values of Truth, Righteous- tees, is an activity undertaken by every ing properly the true spirit of their ness, Love, Peace and Non-violence, or samithi across all the states. Lakhs of religion. the teachers who having undergone people have been served under this The Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation training in EHV help in guiding the programme. has samithis or bhajan mandalis across young minds towards the goals laid SSSVIP - The Sri Sathya Sai Village In- the country and comprises of people down by Bhagawan or the Sai Youth tegrated programme (SSSVIP) is a rare from different strata of society, differ- who work tirelessly in the Sri Sathya Sai opportunity to serve the rural poor ent ethnic groups pursuing different Village Integrated Programme. through a systematic and integrated

84 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 85 - - - ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL Under the Deena Janoddarana wide a state is Shelter) NeedaSai (Sai bile health van in Srikakulam tends to to tends Srikakulam in van health bile Srikakulam at needy Samithis patients. food to every provide day Adilabad and patient the who accompany attendants governmentat run super specialty hos pitals (RIMS). aged 300 students/orphans Pathakam, protec the under between are 20 6 and Volunteers. of Sai custody safe and tion youth by up project taken afforestation ‘Deena Bando’. The Sri Sathya Sai Mo Sai The Sathya Sri ‘DeenaBando’. - - Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, India Sai Seva Organisation, Sri Sathya 19,984 patients have been and cared have patients 19,984 all over the state. Its current strength strength Itscurrent state. the over all all across 71,228 at stands of students Vikas Bal gu 4,067 with groups three EHV by fundedin course Certificate rus. for conducted was Trust Central SSS the 3 at state AP school of Sai in teachers centres, training teachers. over 70 Pothe the 3,000 done tests at lab over palli General Hospital under the SSS Hospital management also AP. Trust, in villagers the serves to food a van in name the under Pothepalli around and - - - - - 11,963 devotees from 22 districts 22 from devotees 11,963 a major Vikas Bal Sai is Sathya Sri The 100+ Sri Sathya Sai Schools in in Schools Sai Sathya Sri The 100+ of summary a brief is below Given participated in the Integrated Training of Organi “Awareness on Programme Knowledge Spirituality”. and zational –A Values on “Human A symposium Sri at Tirupathi in held Touch“ Healing Sci Medicalof Institute Venkateswara 2,000 attended by was nursing ences, staff. and students branches has it and AP in movement Andhra Pradesh Andhra approach in the areas of Medicare, of Medicare, areas the in approach IndividualSociocare, Agricare, Educare, Spiritual and care Employment care, care. 50,000 students than more cover India of band a dedicated by run are and These are 2,000+ schools teachers. Edu the inculcate they that in unique, programme Values Human in cation five integrating by programme or EHV universalvalues core in curricularall and activities schools. the co-curricular in of core the form These which values philoso Educational Sai Sathya Sri the all transcend and universal are phy religion, country, of colour, distinctions The creed. and implementation caste schools these in programme EHV of the of Sri Council National the by guided is Insti the and India Schools, Sai Sathya India. Education, Sai Sathya of Sri tute some activities of the undertaken by statewise. SSSSO, state the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, India

members of Andhra Pradesh with the aim for improving the eco-balance of hundreds of villages across the state. A total of 2,60,000 saplings have been planted during 2012. With the help of the SSS Technology group, 38 water plants have been in- stalled in the state benefitting over 8,700 people, freeing them from joint pains and dental fluorosis. Four water projects have also been completed. In order to reprogramme lives youth wing of the SSSSO takes the initiative in imparting training to unemployed youth in soft-skills (computer skills), in- students were some of the samithi ac- Bihar and Jharkhand terview and English language skills, tai- tivities during the year. The exhibition ‘Journey with Sai’ at loring training and helps them to gain Taking healthcare to the doorstep of Jamshedpur, in February, received tre- employment by liaising with companies the needy, medical camps were organ- mendous appreciation. To mark the ad- and institutes etc. 17 batches of 1,500 ised at Dhuburi treating 250 patients, vent of the 87th year of Baba, 87 hours candidates have been benefitted. dental and urology camp at Sarpara of bhajans were conducted throughout The youth wing works with street the state. On every occasion, Maha Na- mendicants by giving them a fresh lease treating 165 patients, eye camp at Tez- of life through a makeover, provision of pur treating 200 patients. Fruits, vegeta- rayana seva was organised and the poor food, enabling and thus empowering bles, oil, soap and sweets were distrib- and needy were fed. Blankets were also them. The SSSSO has constructed cem- uted at Tarunram Phukan Leprosy Camp; distributed. eteries in several places to fulfill a social blankets, warm clothes and fruits were need that exists. distributed at Silchar cancer hospital. Innovative Measures & Impact: The Volunteers helped the flood victims at 'Active Sevadal Member' (ASM) concept Parulli village in Madhupur area of Dibru- was launched in July 2012 and the first batch of 1,060 Seva Dal, including 200 garh district as also East Malaibari where youth, underwent training in the inau- essential items like rice, dal, jaggery, salt, gural year. washing soap, bleaching powder and clothes were distributed to help support Assam them. At Kaziranga, services rendered to Sadhana camps, book releases, and flood victims of 400 families; involved Bal vikas meet to understand the impact distribution of food and clothes to 2,500 of Bal Vikas in the lives of the Bal Vikas people.

86 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 87 - - - - - ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL ”Journey with Sai”, a unique exhibition exhibition a unique Sai”, with ”Journey includ initiatives educational Several Sri Sathya Sai Mobile Medical Unit Medical Unit Mobile Sai Sathya Sri districts 10 50,000 Over people across delivered by Shri Rituraj Maharaj. Father Father Maharaj. Rituraj Shri by delivered eve. on Christmas spoke Dominic mission the into deep insight providing a week over for organised of Baba, was Center International Sai Sathya Sri the at includ thousands by attended was and “Life leaders. spiritual eminent many ing initia it” motivational a play is game, a is every workshop conducted tive month selected campus. in college ed a motivational exposure on human on human exposure ed a motivational for a camp students, college to values children and medium an English sec ondary girls. for school having lab and testing facilities includ on September launched was ECG, ing free servicemedical to renders It 12. parts people various in National of the Ghaziabad, including Region, Capital Gurgaon. and Faridabad Noida, - - Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, India Sai Seva Organisation, Sri Sathya Living up to “One Religion, Religion Religion Religion, “One to up Living of Love”, every major festival like Eid, Eid, like every festival major of Love”, celebrat Poornima- Buddha Christmas, ed. Padmashri Prof. Mushirul Hasan, Hasan, Mushirul Prof. ed.Padmashri cel of Eid festival the in participating spoke Centre Sai Sathya Sri at ebrated Brothers Nizami “Theon of Eid”. Spirit Srimad Qawwalis. Sufi sang melodious Bhagavatham Katha discourseswere Delhi-NCR Region - - - - Clean drinking water was made avail made was water drinking Clean able to people through free water ki free water people to through able bus stations, osks openedRailway at locations public other and stations of summer. months peak the during Smokelesschulas for cooking, fabricat installed were group, techno ed our by en thus villages, SSSVIP the homes in at for lungs and of eyes better care abling folks. village the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, India

were served food on 12th December, therapy, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, as part of the Annual Global Narayana ENT, Skin and Cardiology. 8,000 plus pa- Seva. tients are treated every year. 88 health camps were conducted Gujarat during the year with over 10,000 pa- tients treated. The weekly medical care A series of symposia on the topic efforts saw more than 45,000 patients “Importance of Educare in day to day being taken care of, while Vibrionics life” was organised in all major towns care was provided to over 9,000 pa- and was attended by thousands of par- tients. 67 blood donation camps and ticipants. A summer camp on Indian 204 eye camps benefitting 31,000+ pa- voluntary contributions from devotees. culture and spirituality ignited passion tients were conducted. Inaugurated in 2012, the school pro- vides free education. The SSSSO is also among the youth. 350 health kits have been distributed The Sri Sathya Sai Medical centre to leprosy patients of Mother Teresa’s running free coaching centres benefit- functioning at Ahmedabad continues Shantivan leprosy home. Over 68,000 ting 1,806 students. to treat patients in the field of Physio- people have been served food under The state organisation is running the umbrella of Narayana seva. The two old age homes and 12 vocational Sri Sathya Sai Training Center for Food training centres. Under the umbrella of processing and Value Added Agricul- narayana seva over 2 lakh people have ture has been inaugurated at Gandeva, been provided with meals. During win- Navsari. ter, distribution of blankets, shawls and woollen caps were undertaken to pro- Haryana and Chandigarh vide warmth to the poor. The Sri Sathya Sai Girls Senior Second- 36 medical camps were conducted ary school in Hisar district was built with providing free treatment and distribu-

88 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 89 - ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL Cleaning of temples, Gurudwaras, Gurudwaras, of temples, Cleaning Qualified specialists in the field of thefield in specialists Qualified ogy, gynaecology and dental treated treated gynaecology dental and ogy, organised medical camps at patients of cooked Distribution SSSSO. the by books,food, fruits, reading notebooks, different done at were pencils and pens state. the homes across and schools old homes, agehomes, and Leprosy treated for various ailments. 2000+ ailments. various for treated free of vaccinations given were animals The doorstep. farmers were their at cost of low know how about latest educated to regard with techniques scientific cost maximum have animal care benefits to products respect in milk of milk, wool, etc. orthopaedics ,ophthalmol medicine, - - - Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, India Sai Seva Organisation, Sri Sathya As in every other state, the focus focus the As state, every in other 22 veterinary camps were organised school regularly were some re of the were school regularly Three teams. SSSSO the for sponsibilities begun have centres training vocational become self-reliant. women help to here too is on both spiritual and service and spiritual on both is too here teach are trained gurus activities. 21 ing school Balvikas in the 12 adopted adopted 12 the in school Balvikas ing taught also are they where schools, candle like skills self-earning scale small envelope design, mehendi making, making etc. treat curative and prophylactic both for were 2000 animals over where ment Jammu ------In the focus area of improvement of of improvement area focus the In The state conference organised organised conference The state al Pradesh, was attended by devotees devotees attended by was Pradesh, al camp The sevadal. Vikas Bal and holiday participants taught calligraphy, were plays role fabric painting, making, card of teachings and life on the lessons and Bhagawan. apart regu the from volunteers, slums, distributed activities, also spiritual lar clothes, umbrellas and blankets. Regu lar deworming, medical awareness feeding for cooking community camps, children and ensuring children attend in April 2013, inaugurated by Raja Vir in April 2013, Bhadra Singh- Chief Minister of Himach Himachal Pradesh tion of medicines to over thirteen thou thirteen over to of medicines tion 34 operations sand people state. the in at up after check due conducted were spectacles and camps given eye the dispen free Homeopathic Four away. functioning benefittinghun are saries Haryana every day. of patients dreds and Chandigarh adopted have slums 39 beneficia serving 60and villages 15,470 ries. Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, India

2,647 5,92,106 3,30,691 1,39,700 Samithis Organisation Members Bal Vikas Students Trained Sevadals

home for children of Kargil and Ladakh The medical camp conducted by was conducted at Makhanahalli village war victims who have lost both parents, the SSS alumni where every year over on 26th August, 2012 with 20 doctors are being carried out. 3,500 patients are treated in medical and paramedicos from Narayana Neth- disciplines like - Cardiology, Neurology, ralaya and other hospitals. 115 eye cases Karnataka Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Dentistry, and 180 general/dental cases were General Medicine, eye, skin, vibronics, screened; 21 persons were selected for The first Aaradhana Mahotsvam etc. completed 18 years of service in eye operation. was observed with the Maha Narayana 2013. 14 general camps, two eye camps, Agri-Training Program for Farmers of seva serving over 2,00,000 people. The three dental camps, were held at Put- SSSVIP villages was held at Krishi Vig- SSSSO Karnataka organised the Maha tur in South Kanara District benefitting yana Kendra, Hulkoti, Gadag District, Sahasra Kalashabhishekham done with 2,800 patients. water collected from 1,108 rivers and Karnataka during May 2012. An eye cum multi specialities camp rivulets across India. This was followed by Samoohika Brahmo- padesha Mahotsavam for 600 aspirants in September 2012. The regular monthly programme of Classical music, “One with Sai” at Brin- davan, featuring the well-known Bha- jan and Ghazal singer, Sri. Anup Jalota in February 2013, was attended by over 5,000 people.

Over 1,000 volunteers went through the sevadal training camp held at Shi- moga, Bengaluru and Gadag. Major infra-structure improvement works have been taken up at many Sri Sathya Sai Schools. All the 10 SSS schools have maintained their passing percentage of 100% in board exams. A digital recording studio was in-

90 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 91 - - - - 8,95,714 ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL Medical Camp Bene ciaries SSS Institute of Primary Health Care in in Care Primaryof Health Institute SSS pro SSSVIP the under villages 54 Under Sri Sathya Sai Snehatheeram, Snehatheeram, Sai Sathya Sri Under using presentations to teach S-Stop, T- S-Stop, teach to presentations using (STOP). Think, O-Organize, P-Proceed Sri of the District,Palakkad institution an medical offers Kerala, Trust, Sai Sathya needy the to irrespec free of cost care also are There or religion. caste of tive conducting medical vans mobile four Free places. remote at medical camps very the to needy provided in is dialysis hospitals. private with association gramme ensures four of the seven cares cares seven of the four ensures gramme education individual, spiritual, basically all at implemented medical care and al villages. hos separate in housed are children 30 - 1,200 Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, India Sai Seva Organisation, Sri Sathya SSSVIP Bene ciary Villages A youth project conducted in in project conducted A youth The “Day of Inward Journey” (of in Journey” (of of Inward The “Day schools, colleges and Arts and colleges & Sportsschools, Club S.T.O.P Fascinating Traps: Fascinating S.T.O.P trospection) is implemented at both both at implemented is trospection) The district Ekadashi and level. samithi all at feature a regular is Japam centres.

2,644 - - st th Villages adopted March and 1 and March August, 2012. August, st th 3,809 Disaster Management Summer Course in Indian Culture and and Culture Indian in Course Summer The first national retreat of Sri Sathya Sri Sathya of retreat Thenational first Spirituality was held both at Whitefield Whitefield at both held was Spirituality on ‘9 Point A Workshop Shimoga. at and OfCode on 29 Conduct' held was Kerala augurated at Sai Gitanjali, J.P.Nagar, J.P.Nagar, Gitanjali, Sai at augurated 24 on Friday, Bengaluru April, 2012. Youth groups, drawn from from drawn groups, Youth 2012. April, presenta made country, the over all activities organisatonal on various tions by made recommendations the and placed and discussed were groups the necessary for organisation the before action. December, 2012 at Chaitanya Bharati Bharati Chaitanya at 2012 December, Hope Farm, near Layout, Maitri Hall, Whitefield. Brin at held was Seva Organisations Sai davan, Bengaluru on 31 Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, India

tel while attending different schools. in public places as well as in residential Goa in April 2012, was attended by 800 A building project costing Rs. 1 Crore is areas and organized removal of plastic, people. under construction. 58 families selected to establish a "plastic free village”, was 17 master trainers who underwent from 28 Panchayats from the district are undertaken. the parenting workshop training in turn provided with food, clothing and medi- trained 388 new gurus to strengthen cines etc. regularly under Sri Sathya Sai the Balvikas movement. The Mother Maharashtra Prema Dhaara Project. Elderly ladies are Easwaramma scholarship for girl chil- being looked after in Sri Sai Seva Ken- A 12 hour chanting of the Gayatri dren was given to 174 girls . was held at Dharmakshetra dram at Chendamangalam, North Para- Sri Sathya Sai Jev-o-Utsav-Journey in November 2012. “Talash” a musi- vur. of education in human values was at- Under Sri Sathya Sai Agricultural Seva cal orchestra rendered by students of tended by over 1,000 students from Project, waste lands in urban and rural the SSSIHL at Pune was attended by nine colleges in Nanded. The Saideep area are utilized for vegetable cultiva- over 2,400 people. A devotional mu- coaching classes with 30 dedicated tion. This project is mainly undertaken sic programme '‘SAI’' THE INDWELLER, teachers provides free coaching for by youth. organized at Ravindra Bhavan Margao, underprivileged children. In May 2012, Under Sri Sathya Sai Animal Seva Proj- ect, veterinary camps are conducted in Districts. Awareness on animal care is given to farmers. The SSS Rehabilitation programme has under its umbrella SAIMED the medical forum of SSSSO Kerala, which currently manages care for 3000+ pa- tients and SAINEETHI-the lawyer's fo- rum. The SSS Vaasthu Dhaara project has built more than 100 houses during the last 10 years. Under the SSS Deena Janodharana project, the elderly are tak- en care of, while the SSS Snehatheeram has children being taken care of. Project titled “Prakruthi Samrakshan – Yathartha Easwara Aradhana” caring about nature provides for installation of Dual Pipe System for the kitchen, waste management and rain harvesting with minimum of three rain pits around each well throughout the village Under this programme 1,000 trees were planted

92 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 93 - - - - - ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL 500+ solar lamps have been distrib have lamps 500+solar lager's problems and to offer solutions. offer to and problems lager's uted to students in remote villages who villages remote in students to uted electricity grid to or ex no access have coach shortages. power Free perience SSC and bank writing for classes ing Voca Bilaspur. at conducted are exams Jabalpur at conducted is training tional licenses driving Tractor & Champaran. Cham in youth 250 for provided were techno- media level A state paran. leaders 65 for organised workshop was demonstrating villages, SSSVIP of the - - - Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, India Sai Seva Organisation, Sri Sathya During the year all the three wings of wings three the all year the During veryA was activity special year this As the temperature dipped, the Sai Sai the dipped, As temperature the the organization- Spiritual, Service and Spiritual, organization- the active consolidation, in were Education of their expansion and improvement Schools Sai activities. The Sathya four Educare ensure girls for college the and excellence. academic and samithi the by programme visit village members them make of to aware vil lage culture and also to know about vil to also and culture lage December, 2012, a musical evening en 2012, December, titled “Sri Sathya Sai Nama Sankeertan” Sankeertan” Nama Sai Sathya “Sri titled grand the was AnoopJalota Shri by in celebrations the birthday to finale Mumbai. Seva Organisation, Sai Sathya Sri Youth “Project streets the under came out to poor drape those needy “ to Sun Winter cover any without sleeping who were in this chilly weather. Madhya Pradesh and Pradesh Madhya Chhattisgarh

------th September, 2012, a huge 2012, September, th There are 36 mobile medical vans vans medical mobile 36 are There worked volunteers plus A hundred Sri from youth Sai 25 FebruaryIn 2013, On 30 10,000 people were present at the the at present people were 10,000 where Turf Royal Mumbai the of lawns corporate club-artists, thespians, many of members and administrators leaders, Bhagawan to tributes paid government Love''. of Pure ''Legend titled event an in lakh patients served 4.5 over have that The medicare mobile year. the during of getting project initiative on the took manufactured drugs essential the of 21 ban Medicare Sai Sathya Sri the under ner. flood the af for provide to together district. fected Yavatmal victims in project inaugu was water The Yermal harvest water Rain 2012. June in rated villages. 10 in implemented was ing benefitted 3,000+from have women cancer camps, Care & Child Mother the camps, Gynaecology detection camps, infant camps, hygiene camps and hae Sai Sathya Sri camps. check moglobin ambu an donated Maharashtra, Trust, organisation welfare animal an to lance Me (AMTM)". to Matter "Animals called conducted Nagpur Samithi, Sai Sathya Camp” Cleaning River Ganga “Madhur District. Nagpur in village Mohapa at gy, a band comprising mainly of alumni of alumni mainly comprising a band gy, musi a melodious rendered of SSSIHL On 4 ‘Talash’. as named orchestra cal gathering met to offer a tribute to the to tribute a offer to met gathering During Baba’. Sai ‘Legacy Sathya of Sri Ener Rhythmic of program course the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, India

techno-solutions like solar lights, ver- micomposting, rain water harvesting, biogas plant, use of water purifiers etc. audience. “Bhagawangi Paojel – Eik- spread the message of love in 300 vil- hoigiLan” (“Bhagawan’s Message–Our lages of nine districts. “Parthi Sudha” a Mobile medical vans are in operation Treasure”) written by L. Okendra Singh at Betul, Indore and Bhilai. A cardiology Odia documentary on Baba’s message was released on Baba’s birthday. camp was organised at Indore with the and activities is telecast on Kanak-a odia State level workshop on parenting association of Sri Sathya Sai Heart Hos- TV channel. was held, followed by committee level pital Rajkot, where 400 patients were With 19 Sathya Sai Schools situated workshops to create awareness of the served and 55 operated on successfully, holistic approach of SSS BV program. in rural areas of Odisha, 10,000 students 24 Bal vikas training camps, work- Vocational training centres train are educated and groomed by less than shops for Master trainers in Parenting youth in preparation of detergent and 400 teachers. and summer camps for Bal Vikas stu- dish wash powder, making of dolls, dents were other activities. badges and embroidery. Academic performance in Sathya Sai Doctors from the fields of medicine, Vidya Vihar and other educational insti- surgery, ENT, paediatric, gynaecology tutions continued to be remarkeable. and four physiotherapists in acupres- 63 villages have been identified as sure participated in medical camps. SSSVIP villages in the state. A state level Distribution of drinking water and workshop was organised at Khandwa in maintenance of discipline during the October, 2012 to make the SSSVIP lead- auspicious Car festival, relief to fire vic- ers aware of solution which can be of tims at Bishnupur and narayana seva are great help to villagers. some of the services undertaken by the SSSSO Manipur. Manipur The state Books and Publications Odisha publishes Sanathana Sarathi in Manipu- The Digvijayam Yatra of Sai Jagan- ri to help Baba’s message reach a wider was conducted in October,2012 to

94 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 95 - - - - ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL SSSSO Rajasthan in collaboration with with collaboration in Rajasthan SSSSO free medical camps to care for the the for care to freecamps medical organised also are camps sick.Health un adopted villages the and slums at Veterinary programme. SSSVIP the der both for been organised have camps domestic pets. and Free animals large tailoring and sewing classes are organ become self-reliant. to women for ised provision through water for Providing develop some areas, in coolers of water wa of supply reservoir, of a water ment busybazaars and stations railway at ter done are trolleys water movable with by Sai volunteers. Sri Sathya Sai Heart Hospital in Rajkot Rajkot in Heart Sai Hospital Sathya Sri camp a free heart check-up organised were patients 1,000 Over Udaipur. at for recommended seen 80+ and were Rajasthan ------Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, India Sai Seva Organisation, Sri Sathya Bhajans are being conducted at at conducted being are Bhajans students, help centres coaching Free Awareness programmes, workshops workshops programmes, Awareness of provision of rickshaws, Donation provided have camps medical 895 of village the tribe from The Lodha pensaries run in the state have weekly have state the in run pensaries temples, Gurudwaras, old age homes, oldagehomes, Gurudwaras, temples, areas remote and blind the homefor far and message reach Baba’s have to wide. dis Eleven help. who need additional Punjab training for youth and agricultural agricultural and youth for training awareness sessions for farmers. Prema ensured camps motivational and with success a roaring was Sanjeevani collec and camps blood donation 228 of blood. units of 12,000+ tion free kits, freemachines, tool sewing lessons, driving training, home nursing un the make to programmes a few are employed self-reliant. eye 30 and 84,500patients to care cataract operations 581 saw camps been performed. have 20,000 animals The camps. Sai veterinary 124 at treated Infec the at days 24/7*365 work youth capital. the in hospital diseases tious Tiansi in Mayurbhanj district were trans of robbery a life and formed living from intervention constant the with loot, taken now have and workers, Sai from Volun a profession. as making rope to for jail the visit Dhenkanal from teers satsang inmates. with - - With progress in digital connectiv digital in Withprogress Sri Sathya Sai Ashtottara Shata Grama Grama Shata Ashtottara Sai Sathya Sri lies in 108 villages along with awareness awareness with along villages 108 in lies sanitation. and on health , a massive village sanitation sanitation village a massive Pushpanjali, of roads, cleaning involving program of digging wells, of tube wells, sinking fami 12,000 reaches drains ponds and ity, the year saw a number of programs of programs number a saw year the ity, students, Balvikas for training on Veda computer health, child and mother Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, India

surgery at the free Sri Sathya Sai Heart lages saw activities ranging from child hospital in Rajkot. Veterinary camps care, medical camps and spiritual activi- trained farmers on first aid to care for ties conducted by volunteers. Oxygen their animals along with treatment and regulator machines have been donated vaccination for their livestock. to the paediatric ward of Sir Thutop By giving them a bath, cutting their Namgyal Memorial Hospital. Tadong nails and cleaning them up, Sai volun- Samithi donated gas stove and cylinder teers spread the message of personal to the needy families. 492 eye patients, huge savings were seen by the farmers. hygiene to the children of Naura village. including cataract surgeries, were treat- They were also distributed kits consist- ed. An Ifthikar feat conducted during the ing of combs, oil bottles, toothbrush, month of November at Mettupalayam toothpaste and soap. Tamil Nadu and Tiruppur stood as a testimony to unity of faith. A week long Sai Sapthaha Baba’s message of love was spread A total of 295 general medical camps, Devamrutham program was conduct- through the Village Sports Festival 208 eye camps and 12 dental camps ed. A unique programme of teaching and the mahanarayanaseva during the were conducted to benefit over 60,000 EHV to kids through magic was adopt- weeklong Urs celebration at Ajmer. patients. Chennai metro witnessed a ed to teach over 2,000 kids in 11 educa- An activated alumina based de-flu- unique program of prenatal and ante- tional institutions in the Kancheepuram oridation plant set up at Kalia Kheda natal program to expectant mothers. district. ensured clean drinking water for the Solavandan samithi has been undertak- villagers. At village Hardi, anti malarial ing a unique mental health camp at Siv- A program of disaster management sprays ensured reduction in cases of akasi for the past 12 years. training to youth was actively pursued. malaria. In SSSVIP, agri-initiatives continued The state also has three vocational train- with seed supply, facilitating meet- ing centres where plumbing, electrical, carpentry and driving are taught to the Sikkim ings, and farmers’ seminars for increas- ing yield of agriculture and horticulture. students of the school so as to enable Mantra Tapas, a state level Veda train- Supplied high yielding paddy seeds them to procure gainful employments. ing programme, was organised at Da- -ADT39 to the tune of 20 MT and thus Exclusive vocational training institute ramdin in January. Journey with Sai an exhibition on Bhagawan’s life and mis- sion was organised at Gangtok. Training courses in several disci- plines—integrated village service, di- saster management, environmental care-were arranged throughout the year. 500 students joined the rally for the anti-drug and alcohol awareness pro- gramme at Rabongala. The SSSVIP vil-

96 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 97 ------ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL Dum Dum Metro Child Welfare Proj Welfare Child Metro Dum Dum During the 10 days of sev puja of Durga days 10 the During The sanitation drive at government government at drive The sanitation ology patients availing the facility. facility. the availing ology patients narayana seva conducted. 70,000+ 70,000+ sevaconducted. narayana medical at beenpeople treated have Telemedicine Sai The Sathya camps. Sri BarrackporeCentre, forneurosurgery seen 3,696 has patients cardiology and cardi neurosurgery patients and 1,434 ect-the SSSSO takes care of 35 children children of 35 care takes SSSSO ect-the platforms. station metro on the who live Sevadal volunteers wake them up ev ery morning, bathe them, them,dress classes conduct then feed and them work platform. on the Sevadal right work to them enable and motivate to give them help and a living honestly for begging com addictions, and their up mitting petty crimes. eral fairs are organised, but sanitation is is but sanitation organised, fairs are eral health poses a serious and a concern undertake respon the Sevadals hazard. sanitised and a clean of ensuring sibility fairs. different many at environment or public run hospitals, Durgapur Sub- north Medi Bengal hospital, divisional sub-divi the & Hospital, College cal National Arambagh, in hospital sional - - - - - Digital connectivityDigital been has inaugu Sri Sathya Sai Bal Vihar, near Thakur near Vihar, Bal Sai Sathya Sri Over a lakh have benefitted from a lakh have Over ised in Lucknow. West Bengal West rated at SSSVIP village of Dwara Deh in village SSSVIP at rated plants compost cookers, Solar radun. Dwara. at been At provided have etc. smokeless Lucknow in village Tehetna vo and been distributed have chullas conducted. were trainings cational pukur and Sri Sathya Sai Primary Sai School Sathya Sri and pukur of Darjeeling, foothills the in situated free education providing are Kolkata, free uniform, mid-day meal, with along 5,000 Over etc. books, study materials pro free of the coaching avail students vided by the SSSSO. ------December, 2012. 2012. December, th The Sri Sathya Sai School Rishikesh School Sai Rishikesh The Sathya Sri “Sai Prem Dhara” an exhibition on the on the exhibition an Dhara” “Sai Prem Sri Sathya Sai Books and Publications Books Sai Sathya Publications Sri and The state level Balvikas competitions life and teachings of Bhagawan was put was of Bhagawan teachings and life which Mela Kumbh Maha the during up intellec An years. 12 in once place takes SSSSO, by organised was seminar tual Uni uttarakhand and Allahabad UP at “Restora theme the on versitycampus in Society in Harmony and of Peace tion lawyers professors, attendedby Nature” doctors.and in to refurbished and renovated was of students. A state intake the crease organ workshop was parenting level Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand Uttar Pradesh for women was set up at T-Nagar, Chen T-Nagar, at up set was women for insti the then Since 2002. year the in nai Mahi 1,000 than more trained has tute become self-reliant. to las the all translated has Tamilnadu Trust, lan Tamil 3,600 speeches of Baba into 46 volumes out into brought and guage (Nectar Divine). “Arulamutham” entitled 25 on conducted was Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, India

Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, 1,500 sevadal and 500 Balvikas chil- often remain blocked by mud, soil, grass Mission , Malda, conducted fort- dren of Darjeeling district, in May, 2012, and other obstacles. Members of the nightly / monthly basis is appreciated. cleaned the drains attached to National Salua samithi constructed a kachcha Sai Jal project serves cold water to the Highway-55, from the foot of the hills at road at Puran Basti Salua which is in- thirsty at street corners, railway stations, an altitude of 900 ft to Darjeeling Town habited by around 1,000 people. The mosques etc. at an altitude of 7,000 ft. covering a total Relling samithi worked with earthquake During Durga puja Sai volunteers take distance of 65 kms. The purpose of this the elderly residents of Bholananda Old cleaning programme, before the onset victims and rehabilitated few houses to Age home pandal hopping on the day of monsoon, was to ensure smooth provide shelter to those who had lost of Saphthami. flow of rain water through drains which the roof over their heads.

The service and education wings take care of the society’s needs; the spiritual wing caters to the individual’s needs. The power of spirituality is inexplicable and infinite and can transform an animal into man and man to a divine being. This wing therefore helps nurture the inner self of all the members. This is done through group activities such as devotional singing, sadhana camps, retreats, study circles, public lectures, seminars and meditation. The simple guidance being - participation in spiritual activities increases the capabilities and motivation for service, while par- ticipation in the service activities enables one to make greater progress on one’s spiritual path. All of the above are regular activities conducted across all samithis. Youth conferences are held at most states with young adults attending each of these conferences, where discussions revolve around – Indian culture and spirituality, working of the Samithis and future plans. The above is just a sampler of the several activities undertaken and what actually happens is much larger and much wider. It would be impossible to list every single activity undertaken by the samithis, its sevadal/volunteers. The only focus is to stay true to Baba’s message – “Manava Seva is Madhava Seva” or “Service to Man is Service to God”, thus transforming lives to transform the world.

“The community is essential for the individual for his very survival. Your service will confer on you and on the community wherein you live untold benefits. You can see, sense and understand and sympathise with others who are akin to you and so you have greater reason to render them help and service.” ~ Baba

98 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 99 Gents ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL South Co-ordinator Service State Gents State East & West Co-ordinator (Service ) Co-ordinator District Co-ordinator Mahilas Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, India Sai Seva Organisation, Sri Sathya Convenor Educational Seva Samithi Vice-Presidents State Presidents State District Presidents Co-ordinator (Mahila) All IndiaAll President State Mahila State Spiritual Co-ordinator Spiritual (Central O ce - Prasanthi Nilayam) O ce - Prasanthi (Central Service State Mahila State Education Co-ordinator Education All IndiaAll Co-ordinators Co-ordinator Spiritual Deputy Education State Mahila State Co-ordinators Service Co-ordinator The supervises and coordinators. guides of All-India President assistance the with activities the organisations, the of who appoints District They President turn select in Coordinators. Every every of its State has own state Convenors the Sai Samithi.

1. 2. Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, India - Organisation Chart India Sai - Organisation Seva Organisation, Sri Sathya Love All Serve All

Story of Vijayalakshmi

Cyclones can also be customized by destiny Now being left with no more ammunition, she surrendered And made to blow inside and devastate only the and became a beggar on the street. personal lives of specific individuals. But sent Boarding fees to her grandsons Like it did with Vijayalakshmi Amma , out of the alms. the SSC educated beggar on the roads of Mumbai. We met her Pre-disaster, life was all fine for Vijayalaxmi in AP. When she was struggling to fill remittance slip. Her son, daughter in law and two grand sons Moved by her plight, we discussed her cash flow. Mahesh and Anand stayed together. And then the destiny We gave her ‘Special drawing rights’ hit hard. For all education related exp for kids so that they don’t drop Both son and his wife died leaving both the kids under her charge. out. She believes strongly that it is Baba who prompted us

Abandoned by relatives she had nowhere to go. to help her in this hour of crisis . Education expenses soared high. She had no clue. She keeps His photo always with her and prays. Being made of sterner stuff, she took the hard decision For us it is just another expression of of moving to Mumbai for a solution. Love All-Serve All, Vijaylaxmi Amma fell sick and one leg got amputated. Panacea for all ills of society. - Chembur Dust

“Every deed performed, do it in My Name. Every person who passes near your path, give him the sweetness of your smile. Give freely the nectar of your cup of happiness, of kindness, of bliss. Give the warmth of your love. Extend your hand as I extend to you Mine.” ~ Baba

100 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 101 - - - ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL Disaster work rendered by the SSIO SSIO the by rendered work Disaster blood the with dona Impressed vice. 55,000 patients were treated across across treated were patients 55,000 vice. countries ten in clinics medical 31 the from 28,000 patients than more while remote villages were treated at Sathya Sai Mobile clinics. medical emergency providing included devastation works the during relief and East the Sandy in hurricane by caused low the in October in 2012; of USA Coast sub Jakarta near (Indonesia) areas lying in floods and rains torrential by merged Emilia near region the in 2013; January May in earthquake an affectedby (Italy) Lanka of Sri villages remote the in 2012; torrential to due earthaffectedby slides 2013. and 2012 in floods and rain tients through 148 medical and dental dental medical and 148 through tients freeser medical provided were camps tion drive in Central London, National National London, Central in drive tion - - - - - Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba Sathya Sri Bhagawan Sathya Sai Organisation International Sathya Medical services rendered by the the by Medical services rendered In keeping with the life tradition that that tradition life the with keeping In ton of love and service, 29 institutes institutes 29 service, and of love ton countries 28 in Education Sai of Sathya coun 38 in Schools Sai 40and Sathya both in education, integral provide tries human values and secular studies. Edu across agencies and authorities cational the appreciate and recognise nations practised. based education value Organisation International Sai Sathya medical medical clinics, included (SSIO) and camps, surgical veterinary clinics, efforts, medical educa rehabilitation the During programs. training and tion 48,000 than more pa period 2012-13, serving served. the Seva and Narayana be to continued hungry) the (feeding on- Centres’ Sai Sathya of the a focus service activities worldwide. going carry will ba the that young the is it ------no reward, not even gratitude or thanks from the recipients.” the from or thanks gratitude even not reward, no “The Organisations named after Me must render selfless service to the helpless, the sick, the the sick, the helpless, the to service selfless render after named Me must “The Organisations distressed, the illiterate, and the needy. The service should not be exhibitionistic; it must seek seek must it be exhibitionistic; not should The service needy. the and illiterate, the distressed, Baba’s message of “Serving Human Baba’s The Sri Sathya Sai World Foundation Foundation World Sai The Sathya Sri Sathya Sai school Brazil and the Prasanthi Council oversee the the oversee Council Prasanthi the and Sai functioning Sathya of the overall out (SSIO) Organisation International Baba’s with accordance In of India. side Sathya the Serve All All,” “Love teaching, (SSIO) Organisation International Sai 120 in Centres Sai Sathya 1969 with service activities continued countries, dur fervour dedication and more with The services period the ing 2012–2013. medical providing included rendered hun the foodfor relief, disaster care, values. gry human in education and Members and the beneficiariesinclude eth walkslife, of people different from nationalities. and faiths nicities, Sathya Sai Organisation International Sathya ity” has been the guiding light for mem for ity” light been guiding has the the in resulting bers organisation of the of hearts the of both transformation Sathya Sai International Organisation

102 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 103 ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL Sathya Sai Organisation International Sathya Sathya Sai International Organisation

Somsawali for its promotion of envi- Distribution of appliances to victims of Hurricane Sandy ronmental responsibility. The National Education Council of Thailand has be- stowed the “One School, One Innova- tion” award to the Sathya Sai School for its “Leading the Youth along the Path of the King” project. The first anniversary of Baba’s Maha Samadhi in April 2012 was solemnly ob- served across the globe by conducting devotional programmes and narayana seva. In November 2012, Sathya Sai Cen- tres in 120 countries celebrated Baba’s 87th birthday expressing their love and gratitude to Baba. Health Services (NHS) of UK offered laysia commended the SSIO for devel- Highlights of some of the an unsought recognition to the SSIO oping the most effective human values activities during the year 2012- when they awarded a unique identifier based parenting programme. 2013 at various centres across to the SSIO of UK enabling blood dona- The Red Cross in Indonesia awarded the SSIO tion drives anywhere in the UK. certificates of appreciation for its blood Argentina December 2012 saw the Mayor of donation drives while the government 2,900 plus patients were attended to Eastvale California USA present the SSIO gave several awards for the Sai-Socio- the free medical camps and clinics con- a special award to acknowledge their Care and other emergency relief activi- ducted across nine locations over 68 dedication and commitment in holding ties. days. An additional six camps conduct- medical camps in the community. The Sathya Sai School in Lopburi, ed served over 850 patients. An eye The chairman of the Rotary club Ma- Thailand won an award from Princess camp was held in Santé Fe city. Medical services provided at camps and clinics Maha Samadhi Day 2012, Sri Lanka in Argentina included consultation and treatment in the fields of pediatrics, dentistry, otolaryngology, obstetrics and gynaecology, dermatology and ophthalmology. Ultrasound exams and blood pressure measurements were

Medical Camp in González Catán, Argentina

104 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 105 - - - - ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL Belgium Brus at birthday celebrations Baba’s Canada undertook two Canada new The SSIO Dominican Republic to of food clothing and Distribution Dubai la for organised was A medical camp tion camps have been organised since since been organised have camps tion years. 27 last the meals were served to all. Blood served dona all. were to meals sels included a presentation on service on a presentation included sels where Home, activities Poverello the at and sick the hungry, the homeless, the and food, warmth for come elderly the compassion. “Feel and on Desires” projects “Ceiling as part of Baba’s the plate”- fill pain, the meals Skipping birthdaycelebrations. of collection the helped in saving and then was of food pounds that 1,000 needy the greater the to in distributed area. Toronto to toys and school supplies needy, the medicalchildren, camps and green ac public of beaches, clean-up like tivities some of parks are countryside the and activitiesthe SSIO. the undertaken by dies working at the MBM labour camp camp labour MBM the at working dies and examination physical where office - - - Devotees Planting Trees and ShrubsDevotees in Local Planting Trees Park Sathya Sai Organisation International Sathya Bahrain for organised was A medical camp Other birthing kits activities include less, distribution of essential mother and and mother of essential distribution less, and hospitals in women for items baby of blankets, distribution and prisons, homeless the to bags sleeping and rugs volunteers Sai Sathya winter. the during ref and families migrant new assist also toiletries, dry ugeeswith food, clothing, accommodation transportation and They actively partici searches. job and Programmes. Relief Emergency in pate volunteers by camp a labour at inmates and checked were men 325 where for needy homefor food the for mothers, “Liquid National Love” Blood Drive, Australia - - - - - Medical Consultations Gonzalez Catan Medical Camp Australia Over members 3,700 across the 91 blood do a national camps, Several also performed. Counseling and treat and performed.also Counseling ment in veterinary medicine were also also were medicine veterinary in ment provided. New Papua and Australia in centres service proj various on work Guinea ects. nation drive - 'Liquid Love 2012', 'Clean 'Clean 2012', Love - 'Liquid drive nation bush and planting tree for Australia' Up donat for Shoebox' a in 'Love and care in needy for children items essential ing arranged - were countries world third during the year. Sathya Sai International Organisation

Patients at the Orthopedic Training Center, Ghana

Greece In February 2013, members of the Filothei centre organised a blood do- nation camp. In the month of March, Distribution of food items and blankets to the needy, Dubai volunteers visited families in Perema, Piraues and distributed bags of food. laboratory tests were done. Along with Volunteers also visited KAAPAA, the free distribution of medicines, 1,008 dry Children’s Recuperation & Rehabilita- ration packages containing rice, two tion Centre in Voula Attiki. The children, types of dal, cooking oil, sugar, dates, some in wheelchairs, were taken on an tea, biscuits and flour were distributed An operation at the annual outdoor excursion where games were here and at other labour camps. 1,008 neurological medical camp, Fiji organised. At the Pattission centre in packets having nine food items and a blanket were distributed on the occa- Germany Volunteers Serving sion of Baba’s 87th birthday at three la- “Atmaseva” founded in 2011 by devo- Children bour camps. Sai youth distributed 450 tees from Germany and neighbouring toiletry packs, dry rations, sweets and countries creates living spaces for the blankets to local fishermen at two la- elderly and the needy of any age to bour camps located in Jumeirah, Dubai. ensure they live in a loving and spiri- Fiji tual environment. The group owns a A team of medical specialists led by complex of old houses in a village near the National Medical coordinator of Leipzig. the Sathya Sai Medical Unit of Austra- Athens, Baba’s birthday was celebrated lia conducted a neurological camp at Renovations were done during the by distributing gift bags, non-perish- Suva. Free neurological consultations year to spiritual centre. able food items, clothes and shoes to were offered to over 100 patients while Ghana 21 major operations were performed, At the orthopaedic training centre including the surgical removal of brain (OTC) in Nsawam, Ghana volunteers and spinal cord tumours. Local doc- tors and nurses were given hands-on serve patients who have lost their arms training in medical practices. The Fijian or legs due to a lack of prenatal care and Minister of Health expressed gratitude currently use artificial limbs. A feast was for the service provided by the visiting served to all the 50 patients during the Playing with children physicians. Christmas week.

106 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 107 ------ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL During the heavy rains in January, January, in heavythe rains During Ireland found Sanctuary Sai The Sathya Trust Italy affected people36 disabilities, with Entertaining the at Mother Sai house in Divignano, Italy poor at Banjar Lekok. poor Banjar at of water release and poor drainage wide in resulted dam a nearby from destructionJakarta, near leaving spread people 50 Over homeless. 18,000 over near Centre Sai Sathya members of the Jakarta, doctors six two with and along nurses,provided general medical relief people at displaced 760 than more to Ancol Barat.Essential foodsupplies, in cartons of biscuits, cartons rice, cluding of in cartons packets, powder of milk garments noodles children’s and stant distributed. were ed in 1991 offers a place of peace and of peace a place offers ed 1991 in neglected for refuge ani abused and truly The in sanctuarymals. situated is to adjacent surroundings magnificent of Carrowkeel site Neolithic ancient the vil the near Mountains Bricklieve the in of Castlebaldwin. lage Emilia the in earthquake the during Sai Mother the guests at were region, - - - - - Sathya Sai Organisation International Sathya As part of Baba’s Birthday celebra Birthday As part of Baba’s Mobile Clinic, Indonesia Clinic, Mobile professionals and volunteers traveling traveling volunteers and professionals served have trips clinic mobile on 245 over 23,000 patients. tions, the Taman Sai Ganesha Centre, Centre, Ganesha Sai Taman the tions, or Groups, Study Sai other with along ganised camps medical/dental serving donated people. Devotees 1,600 over packages of grocer 1,500 than more were meals 1,000 than more while ies served. camps blood donation Also packages of food, 50 organised. were do were school supplies and toiletries Orphanage of the residents to nated The Study Sai Bandung. at of Al-Fatah carried (West Java) of Bandung Group out a school rehabilitation/develop school high junior a project at ment Group The Study Sai Sindangkerta. in damaged reconstructed of Denpasar the by homes occupied - - - April, 2012, the Ministry the of 2012, April, th Indonesia begun Clinic’ Mobile Sai The ‘Sathya Haiti On 26 Mobile Clinic Bus service organisations working in Haiti Haiti in working service organisations Earthquake. the since Indone group, Study Sai Sathya the by quality medical and timely provides sia, villages. of remote inhabitants to care op a fully 2013, in inception it’s From equipped with unit medical erational medical and tools modern diagnostic Social Affairs in Haiti awarded a Certifi a awarded Haiti in Affairs Social cate of Excellence to the Sri Sathya Sai Sai Sathya Sri the to of Excellence cate outstanding dedication for foundation recognising and of Haiti children the to best one five of the as Foundation the residents of the Mother Teresa’s Order Order Teresa’s Mother of the residents home. Sathya Sai International Organisation

Kenya Sathya Sai centre, Nairobi celebrated Bhagawan’s 87th birthday by feed- ing 500 destitute children from nearby slums. The Narayana seva was done on nine consecutive Sundays before

Sathya Sai Volunteers with People with Disabilities

House in Divignano where volunteers speaking audiences, who received les- including youth cared for them pro- sons in EHV with the help of a translator. viding some solace to the victims. The Since 2010, this course is an integral part three days were spent in joyous activi- of the curriculum for all educational in- ties illustrating Baba’s message of ‘Love stitutions in Kazakhstan. Screening for blood pressure in action’. Medical camps were organised in on Ladies Day, Kenya Japan the Karaganda Region in April 2012, in In celebration of Baba’s 87th birthday, the village of Novodolinka and Dolinka the 23rd November. They also held a devotees from Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe and where medical care was provided to medical camp where 120 patients were Nara jointly organised programmes of 171 patients. A lesson in human values screened for blood pressure, diabetes service and devotion over several days. for 700 children at the local schools in and dental problems. On Ladies day, In November 2012, devotees served the village of Novodolinka was con- 19th November, 80 destitute girls at a food to about 200 homeless people in local church were served food and es- Kobe. ducted by volunteers. Several rooms at the school were also painted, and a sentials were distributed to them. Kazakhstan shelter for abandoned children was re- Kuwait The Bobek National Research, Edu- In April, volunteers distributed rice, cation and Health Improving Center, paired. Medicines were distributed at dal, sugar, oil and sweets to 140 needy founded by Mrs. Sara Nazarbayeva, the no cost, and needy families received First Lady of Kazakhstan, organised an over 30 packages containing oatmeal, ladies at a labour camp in Farwania. EHV seminar in August 2012, in Almaty. oil, rice, tea, biscuits, sweets and cloth- They also served sumptuous meals to Sathya Sai educators presented lectures ing such as jackets, jumpers, trousers, 270 or more needy people at three la- and workshops to the 250 Russian- shirts and warm woollen socks. bour camps. Picnics were organised for

Technician Performing Ultra Sound

108 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 109 ------in Mexico) ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL attended the SSEHV Conference Conference SSEHV attended the 1,200 teachers from 14 countries teachers 1,200 from 14 As part of Baba’s birthday As celebra part of Baba’s Mexico Human Sai of Sathya The Academy Human in Education Sai The Sathya by Sathya Sai volunteers every quarter. volunteers Sai Sathya by Home-cooked food, fruits, cakes and spe served, food with items are along Face inmates. the by requested cifically for provided were ointment and towels insect from bites. relief tions devotees painted the Elijah home, home, Elijah the painted devotees tions provided They also orphanage. an Kechara the at homeless the to bread a home for breakfast to Kitchen, Soup to addition in children handicapped blind the elderly, the homes for visiting . disabled and of the aegis the formed under Values teachers enables foundation SSHV exchange to ideas and plan training pro the to newcomers for sessions on Hu The programme radio gramme. is academy the by hosted Values man Q&A. for allows and Theinteractive in val human in conducts classes stitute deten in teenagers and children for ues tion centres. 200 by organised conference Values Luis San in University the at volunteers attended by was October in 2012 Potosi coun different 14 from teachers 1,200 Colom Brazil, Argentina, including tries - - - New Playground Sathya Sai Organisation International Sathya Children Enjoying the the leprosarium, Malaysia Sai feeds Volunteer a patient at Malaysia and Singapore Malay from volunteers Sai Sathya 45 The Sungai Buloh Leprosarium, 45 45 Leprosarium, Buloh The Sungai main objective is to help the orphans, orphans, the help to objective is main very from the poor families, children old people. and destitute camp, supplied needy families with dry needy with supplied families camp, seedlings vegetable fruit trees, rations, or They also items. essential other and sia, Singapore and Brunei travelled into into travelled Brunei and Singapore sia, the reach of Borneo to rainforests the a three for Bawie of Kampung village development village integrated day They a free held medical programme. textbooks, of distribution the ganised and stationeryitems materials, reading con They also children. the for toys outdoor structed playground, a new and panels court, solar badminton the of poorest five for families lights people 200 the were All village. the in a day. times three served meals home Lumpur, kms north of Kuala but rejected by people, cured 115 to visited are deformities, to due families - - - - families, Madagascar medical camp, Kuwait Blood pressure check at Feeding orphans and poor Medical camps held at the Salmiya Salmiya the at held Medical camps Madagascar Sai a Sathya 2011, November Since children with special needs attended special with children by over 90 children. ad Model Kuwait School in Indian expa needs the of low-income dressed Thirty-four Kuwait. in physicians, triates specialising in cardiology, otolaryn dia neurology, nephrology, gology, ophthalmology, betics, gynaecology, generaldermatology, medicine and 30 paramedical as well as fields, other to more servicesmedical provided staff, India, from hailing expatriates 700 than Pakistan,Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and volunteers Sai Sathya AboutEgypt. 120 camp. served this also at pre-primary been school to has open, and orphans to free education provide They region. of the children destitute Their toys. and clothes distribute also Sathya Sai International Organisation

bia, Cuba, Venezuela, Peru, San Salvador services provided to the needy. and Guatemala. Over 90% of partici- Distributing Blanket at Night to the Needy New Zealand pants were non-members of SSIO. The Participation in a ‘Meals on Wheels’ conference was inaugurated by Isidoro programme, cooking meals at home- del Camino Ramos, Vice Secretary of less shelters and soup kitchens, organ- Education for Mexico. Dr. Narendranath ising free medical clinics, blood drives, Reddy, Chairman, Prasanthi Council, planting trees, nourishing native plants, gave the inaugural speech on Sathya assisting school children with their Sai Education in Human Values. homework and teaching them human values are just some of the activities Nepal undertaken by the 1,000 plus mem- The Sathya Sai Bal Ashram in Bharat- elderly, cleaning community temples, bers of the 34 centres in New Zealand. pur, established in 2010 by the SSIO blanket distribution, blood donation, Devotees in New Zealand also provided of Nepal, continues to provide food, tree planting, clean-up of roads and extensive relief for the victims of the public places were some of the service clothing, shelter and free education to City of Christ church earthquake and activities. orphaned children, to rehabilitate them cyclones that impacted the area. into society. Baba’s 87th birthday was On Education Day, Sathya Sai devo- To celebrate Baba’s 87th birthday, celebrated for five days across all the tees offered scholarships, distributed a programme entitled “Aroha: Live in clothes and stationery to needy school 195 centres. Visits to the homes for the Love” was organised in the Northern Re- gion of New Zealand. Activities includ- ed blood donation. Food was offered to Buddhist monks at a monastery and also to the elderly and homeless as part of the ‘Meals on Wheels’ programme. Oman Volunteers from the “Serve and In- spire” (SAI) Group in Muscat, Oman, work with 20 or more autistic children, through play, teaching, songs, dance and other activities. The weekly ses- Senior officials from SSIO met with the President of Nepal sions, include an orientation by a doctor

children and undertook service ac- tivities at local schools. On Service Day, they visited an orphanage, served food to the needy and distributed clothes, food baskets and blankets. His Excellency President Dr. Ram B Yadav in his meeting with Dr. Narendra- nath Reddy, chairman of the Prasanthi Children with School Packs council and other senior officials com- mended the SSIO for the outstanding

110 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 111 - - November, November, th ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL On Baba’s birthday, grocery bags grocery bags birthday, On Baba’s Distribution of fabrics devotees distributed 108 grocery bags grocery bags 108 distributed devotees the at needy to families towels bath and holders and other household items - items household other and holders become self-reliant. to them enabling products and of milk supply A month’s served was abandoned lunch to hot of Charity Missionaries the at children served were to meals Hot Manila. near and children, people elderly 45 and 108 el to distributed were towels bath 108 ders. noodles, sugar, beans, rice, containing laundry and were soap powder milk the in needyfamilies 108 to distributed outskirts On 24 of Manila. Initiative’ was inaugurated. The project inaugurated. was Initiative’ that programme a livelihood included needy fabric to individuals donated doormats, pot produce them helping - - Sathya Sai Organisation International Sathya Philippines celebrated birthday was 87th Baba’s Prayer by Nun by PriorPrayer Starting to Programme Youth serving orphans Youth to blight. At Chiriquí, a mobile clinic pro clinic mobile a Chiriquí, At blight. to medicines and freevides medical care migrantto workers. weeks. a period of three over A na project ‘Saithe Self-Help called tional - - - - The Special Children Group (SCG) at at (SCG) Group Children The Special Panama be centres, three of the The focus The SAI group in coordination with with coordination in group The SAI Children competing in poster-making of EHV themes, Oman dren from 245 schools, representing representing schools, 245 from dren in participated nationalities, different Hu through Light the “Spreading the which event This event. Values” man was coverage press excellent received supported UNESCO. the by Muscat in Ghubra, Al School, Indian the in a Sports Festival Fun and celebrated organised The event, 2012. November autism with children in promoting for patience, practice, perseverance, cour attended was determination, age and about and dignitaries local Omani by children. and volunteers SCG 125 the Ministry of Education conducted an an conducted Ministry the of Education openessay-writing and poster-making themes value on human competition About Oman. 3,600 in chil schools for for the parents of the children through through children of the parents the for seminars. and activities, workshops sides the regular service activities, are regular the sides and food,of clothes distribution on many as workers migrant the to shoes because of unemployed are of them due plantations banana of closing the Sathya Sai International Organisation

Sathya Sai School in Pililla. The three- munity chapel. They also renovated a week-long celebrations concluded with local playground. Therapeutic massag- a medical and dental camp at the cam- es were given to physically challenged pus of the Institute of Sathya Sai Educa- residents and children. tion in San Pedro Laguna, near Manila. Volunteers from two centres and Paediatric and dental services, along three Groups from Ekaterinburg, Revda with free medicines, were provided to and Pervouralsk helped the residents of over 300 adults and children. a home for transients in Ekaterinburg, SSIO officers greet a hospice patient, Sri Lanka Russia where needy people could find shelter, 700 members from the 38 centres food and work for one month. Lanka. and 38 Sai groups engage in many ser- 50 youth from 22 cities and six re- vice activities- feeding, clothing, provid- The Sai volunteers have been helping gions of Russia and adjacent countries ing medical assistance to the needy, resettlements in Kadduwan West with of Belorussia and Kazakhstan, attended assisting at regional and youth labor distribution of mosquito nets, cooking the 12th Youth Conference in Ekaterin- camps, helping the elderly and the pots, cooker, rice, dal, sugar and clothes. burg (Russia), which focused on Baba’s disabled, visiting babies and children call, “My Life Is My Message.” Hospice Patient in Front of in hospitals and orphanages, organis- Prayer Room ing medical camps, assisting victims of Sri Lanka floods and natural disasters and enter- The Sri Sathya Sai cancer hospice in taining terminally ill children. the city of Hanwella provides accom- modation, comfort, and palliative care In June 2012, volunteers in Belyaveo, to terminally ill cancer patients. The southeast of Moscow, planted trees, hospice houses 40 patients in separate shrubs and flower plants in the com- male and female wards and has provid- Painting a gazebo ed care for over 330 terminally ill cancer patients since its inception. They have also helped in water well Villages in the Jaffna region in Sri restoration enabling families to use it Lanka that has endured decades of for drinking purposes. A multipurpose conflict, destruction and displacement community hall was constructed and were adopted by the Sathya Sai Prema handed over to the villagers of Pom- Nilayam, Singapore and the SSIO of Sri maiveli. Thailand As part of Baba’s 87th birthday cel- ebrations food was served and baskets of supplies containing washing powder, toiletries and shorts were distributed to the 500 residents at the Home for Des- titute Women in Thanyaburi. 280 resi- dents of an old age home Baan Bang Khae Social Welfare were provided ne- Youth from neighboring Belorussia and Kazakhstan cessities and edibles. Milk and cookies attended the 12th Youth Conference in Ekaterinburg, Russia were served to all.

112 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 113 ------April as th Free MedicalFree Clinic in San Lorenzo, California October, 2012, Hurricane October, 2012, ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL Distribution of food items and th hygiene kits in Sun Valley, Californiahygiene kits in Valley, Sun The first anniversary of Baba’s Ma Theanniversaryfirst of Baba’s On29 The Mayor of Houston, Texas, re Texas, of Houston, The Mayor remains open remains every morning Saturday needs of those care serveto health the need. in Sandy, the largest Atlantic hurricane on hurricane Atlantic largest the Sandy, of the East on the Coast landed record, Universal Love and Unity Day to com to Unity and Day Love Universal anniversary the of Baba’s memorate Mahasamadhi. hasamadhi was a day of dedication to of dedication a day was hasamadhi serv Activities including service. wards camps, medical hungry, the fooding to and homes nursing at residents visiting children at foster homes, participat food, donating and walkathons in ing kits and hygiene medicines, clothing, needy. the to supplies leased a formal proclamation from the the from proclamation formal a leased 24 declaring City of Houston, - - - Ophthalmologists Sathya Sai Organisation International Sathya Performs Eye Exam USA reporting the During period, 6,259 tributed locally. tributed care health served 495 were by patients support staff 1,592 and professionals two free medical camps, free 14 across two fairs and free clinics. medical health Lorenzo, San in The free medical clinic Per Kaiser by honoured was California, a major health caremanente, provider Lawrence David the with USA, the in provid for Service Award Community The needy. the to free medical care ing Medical and Baba Sai Free Sathya Sri California, City, Culver in Clinic Dental ton dresses, knitting blankets, scarves knitting blankets, dresses, ton underprivileged. the for garments and donated other and dresses The cotton to distribution for sent were clothing Lanka Sri and Kenya, in needy children dis are clothes warm the and Uganda, ------Uruguay in participant a of Uruguay, The SSIO United Kingdom United medical pro 15 and volunteers 27 At Wanstead, a suburban area in the the in area a suburban Wanstead, At Knitting blankets, scarves and garments, UK Baba’s EHV programme since 1987, of 1987, since programme EHV Baba’s fers a free 18-week course for teachers teachers for course a free18-week fers The Cervantes 2012, In educators. and institu educational a private School, at previously had director whose tion useits of the offered course, the tended could SSIO the so that school facilities teachers to offered course EHV host this more 2005, Since Uruguay. over all from school di from participants- 500 than rectorsgrandparents- experi to have based transformation profound enced learning. on such fessionals with nurses provided medi provided nurses with fessionals 248 services to vision and dental cal, associa in needy people Wembley at Association. Indian Brent the with tion con kg 1,426 weighing each boxes, 62 taining medicines, books, food items the with along sent were clothing and heading volunteers doctors, and nurses Leone Sierra in hospital Yonibana the to underprivileged the to away give to people. participate volunteers Borough, London activity monthly the in cot of sewing Sathya Sai International Organisation

en utensils, curtains, cosmetics, clothes and groceries for one month.

Inspired by Baba's message of uni- versal love, all these and many more such service activities are being per- formed by Sathya Sai volunteers across the globe. small and large, repetitive and single—all these activities resonate with the same message-that selfless service transcends all barriers, trans- forms the hearts of the doer and re- Mid-Atlantic - Distribution of Hygiene Kits to Individuals Afflicted by Hurricane Sandy ceiver and helps both to realise their inner divinity. USA, causing widespread havoc. SSIO provided hot meals, sandwiches, pasta Volunteers framing the pre- fabricated house, West Indies and drinks, and distributed urgently needed toiletries, warm blankets, food, clothes and shoes with contributions coming in from Sathya Sai Centres across the nation. Baba’s birthday was celebrated across the US with a variety of service activi- ties. US Virgin Islands Baba’s Mahasamadhi day was ob- served in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands,

by offering homemade meals at the El- homes for the needy. The 20 x 20-feet der Shelter Home, Yellow Cedar Home two-bedroom home made of steel for the physically challenged, Bethle- frames with French windows, steel hem Home for the Homeless and at the doors at all external entrances and Nana Baby Home for Orphans. wooden interior doors were fully fur- West Indies nished and donated to needy families More than 100 Sathya Sai volunteers who owned small plots of land. Do-

including 60 youth from Trinidad con- nated items included beds, wardrobes, West Indies - Finished Home structed and donated 43 pre-fabricated dining table, chairs, kitchen sink, kitch-

114 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 115 - Chembur Dust ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL We found a sponsor to underwrite his medicines. a sponsor toWe underwrite medicines. found his Now only the remedy transplant. Kidney was matched. kidney fathers his Pradeep, Fortunately for deal.Big Huge paper work. Resource mobilization. And all these from their workplace,namely footpath. We decided to be with them and share Sai Love could energisethat them enough toughest. the to face worked magic it Like camenew around of lease with life. Pradip Now another donor appeared nowhere from and donated a computer to Pradip As he decided to be Self employed in his hometown and be on his own. zapped bounce the at entire is The village back sorry feels And . to abandon girl advising the Pradip for strongly Swamis love believes was it that Pradip through. him saw team that our through Dispensed Sai Love? with not possible What is ills. all for Panacea The Sathya Sai Organisation International Sathya Story of Pradip Love All Serve All Love though the govt run hospital gave many concessions. though govt the gave many run hospital concessions. The monthly medicine monthly The cost beyond was their reach where our team met Pradip’s mother totally where our team met Pradip’s devastated. Soon the destiny brought them to footpath near Tata Soon near destiny the brought Tata them to footpath Weekly twice Dialysis is the minimum the Weekly twice is routine Dialysis besides drugs.

She felt duty bound to be with Pradip, come what duty bound felt Pradip, She to be with may and get married to someone else. despite despite her villagers pressurizing her to abandon But his newly arrived wife stayed put with him newly stayed putBut with his arrived wife Just three months after three Just months wedding. in search of fortune and ended up with Kidney in search Kidney and ended of up with fortune failure. from a poor farmers family who went to Pune who went to Pune family a poorfrom farmers As it did in case of Pradip Patil ,32 yrs old one may end Misfortune. up with Like Like when one goes in search of Fortune, Life is full of Paradoxes of Paradoxes full is Life Sri Sathya Sai Easwaramma Women’s Welfare Trust

Sri Sathya Sai Easwaramma Women’s Welfare Trust

The Sri Sathya Sai Easwaramma their newborns are given a baby kit of Women’s Welfare Trust was established clothes and other necessary items at by Baba in 2005 to help the less fortu- the time of their first checkup. nate village women in the surround- Medicines are donated for those in ing area, and thereby to inspire people need, and minor medical problems are elsewhere to undertake similar projects. also treated at the camps. More serious These projects provide services based problems, when identified, are referred on local needs. for medical treatment at the Sri Sathya With Baba’s grace and the help of do- Sai Hospitals. nors from around the world, these proj- ects have been growing successfully. and ladies from the surrounding vil- Extension of care Mother and Child Program lages congregate at the nodal village For pediatric care, the doctors and The core effort of the Sri Sathya Sai for medical care. Anywhere from 8 – 27 nurses have extended their care be- Easwaramma Women’s Welfare Trust villages per camp are served in this way. yond infants to young children above has been sending out mobile medical In the camps, the volunteer doctors the age of one year. To date, 5,258 of teams to the villages every month for from all over the country, and other these additional checkups for children the past eight years. The number of vil- medical staff, give checkups to women ages one and above, were also per-

lages served in this way has grown from during and directly after pregnancy, formed. two in the first month to a total of 126 and to their newborn infants during The doctors who come from all over as on date. their first year of life. Up to the present, India to give their service in the medical New Model of Service Delivery 31,119 prenatal checkups for mothers- camps also provide continuing educa- to-be and 49,274 checkups for infants To date there have been 1,299 of tion to village women about nutrition, have been performed. Hundreds of these medical camps. Currently, the Sri health, child care, and hygiene. Over postnatal checkups for the new moth- Sathya Sai Easwaramma Women’s Wel- the time the Sri Sathya Sai Easwaramma ers have also been provided. fare Trust is following a new model of Women’s Welfare Trust has been doing service delivery in order to serve bet- Vitamin and mineral supplements these camps, there has been improve- ter the increased number of villages. are given out in the camps, along with ment in the health and body weights of Camps are now conducted at centrally Sai protein mix. Mothers-to-be are both mothers and infants. located villages, termed ‘nodal villages’ gifted with saris and hygiene kits, and

116 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 117 - - - - - ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL Four scholarships have been granted been granted have scholarships Four The Sri Sathya Sai Easwaramma Easwaramma Sai TheSathya Sri The Sri Sathya Sai Easwaramma Easwaramma Sai TheSathya Sri so far. Two of the recipients are from from are recipients of the Two so far. B Sc. (Nurs pursuing are both Chitoor; re Two of Nursing. College KKC at ing) Puttaparthi; are from both are cipients Madan one at degrees, B.Tech pursuing other the of Technology, Institute apalli of Engineering Institute Vivekananda at Namakal. Women, for Technology and ministrative oversight offices above the inside North Canteen the Indian Ashram. Planning, coordination and ac here, of projects centered is countability as activities such outreach with along the and Sai Sathya Mother journal the Women’s Easwaramma Sai Sathya Sri website. Trust Welfare eventual placement in severaleventual in areas help-desk. and worship seva, ad maintains Trust Welfare Women’s Women’s Welfare Trust supports and Trust Welfare Women’s acquiring women rural encourages development economic their for skills andempowerment, and coordinates Trust, Sadhana Sai Sathya Sri the with and training development, skill such for Administrative Matters Administrative ------Sri Sathya Sai Easwaramma Women’s Welfare Trust Welfare Women’s Sai Easwaramma Sri Sathya Applications with supporting with docu Applications University scholarships in the form These toilets are installed outside the the outside installed are These toilets as more comfort and convenience, es convenience, and comfort more as after birth. giving pecially tance, and these scholarships are open are scholarships these and tance, all. to of direct fee reimbursement are being being are of direct fee reimbursement from qualifying for girls available made Open backgrounds. poor economic assis this gone out for have invitations Scholarship Program the construction is completed, prior to to prior completed, is construction the women the doorthe installed, being receive to offices trust the to in come keys. their ments were received from an over an from received were ments of candidates. number whelming been installed have About toilets 200 install to is The year the for goal so far. The documen submitted toilets. 1,000 installations and verified being is tation 800 target remaining the for scheduled beneficiaries. the for built room a separate in home, of stone built are Thesepurpose. rooms style brick, Indian an with cement and con the and materials of the All basin. After free of charge. struction given are - - - - - As part of the integrated Mother and and Mother As part integrated of the As prices went up for cooking fuels fuels cooking for up went As prices Since its inception, the Sri Sathya Sai Sai Sathya Sri the itsinception, Since dertaken. The purpose of this is to give give to dertaken. is The purpose of this well as privacy women the safety, and Child program and keeping in view view in keeping and program Child a project to hygiene, and health their village qualified for indoor toilets build been has un homes, their at women, fort to provide a clean source of heat for for of heat source a clean fort provide to lower at stoves kerosene 1,000 cooking, needy to women. donated were cost their concerns with the trust. In an ef an trust. the In with concerns their in the last year, village women shared shared women village year, last the in Easwaramma Women’s Welfare Trust Trust Welfare Women’s Easwaramma giving coordinated and donated has through contributions charitable away the medical camps and through func tions at Sai Kulwant Hall. Up to the pres the to Up Hall. Kulwant Sai at tions medicines donated has trust the ent, bicycles, saris, as such items other and mixies, filters, goods,household water kits, newbornhygiene kits, lamps, solar sewing machines, and Sai pack protein 60,000 children. and over women ets to Sanitation Program Sanitation Kerosene Stoves Kerosene Charitable Give-Aways Sri Sathya Sai Easwaramma Women’s Welfare Trust

Performance Statistics

7,919 7,928 4,634 4,658 7,541 7,197 7,335 4,386 4,288 6,542 3,959 6,301 3,537 3,424

4,812

2,206

05-06 06-07 07-08 08-09 09-10 10-11 11-12 12-13 05-06 06-07 07-08 08-09 09-10 10-11 11-12 12-13 Pregnancy Checkups 2005-2013. Total: 31,119 Children Checkups 2005-2013 Total: 55575

“One should realise that he is bettering himself by rendering service. Service should proceed from awareness of what one owes to the society. Sheer gratitude demands that one should serve society which is the source of all benefits enjoyed by man.” ~ Baba

118 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 119 ------ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL The interactive training programme programme training Theinteractive After reaching the designated SSS designated the After reaching ting” for five minutes and two bhajans, and bhajans, two minutes five for ting” last session interactive an by followed to a half one and approximately ing two hours. The members are seva dal ob aboutfundamental the educated Seva Orga Sai jectives Sathya Sri of the nization. Convenor the by conducted is session seva dal 120 Almost SSSNAP. of the of approximately comprising batches volun seva dal 4,800 mahila and men trained so been successfully have teers far during the period under review. tion store cum meeting hall of SSSNAP of SSSNAP hall meeting cum store tion 8.00 at am. programme” a “training for sit “silent with begins The programme Annadanam in the Village in the Annadanam NAP village at about 10.45 am, the ma the am, about 10.45 at village NAP hila seva dal join the villagers in singing them. by up set shrine the in bhajans food the The into unload seva dal men on placed basins and buckets smaller Annadanam am, tables. By about 11 serve seva dal ma the begins. Mahila men and tent a separate in villagers hila separate a in serve sevadal villagers the servingon laid is stress Maximum tent. hygien and clean food a loving, in fresh way. ic - - Sri Sathya Sai Nithya Annadana Padhakam Annadana Sai Nithya Sri Sathya Once the cooked food and utensils food utensils and cooked the Once A team of 20 men sevadal and 20 Ma 20 and sevadal men 20 of team A are loaded on to Tata 407 trucks, both 407 Tata loaded on to are ra the in assemble groups seva dal the Seva Dal Training Programme Training Seva Dal The The SSSNAP Team hila sevadal report sevadal duty for hila every week The partscountry. the of different from Cooks four the in assist seva dal men in every house day, cook SSSNAP the at begins of food which preparation the large cut seva Dal 4.00 The am. mahila the for required vegetables of quantity of food. preparation ------March, st November, 2010 by Baba on His Baba His on by 2010 November, rd The “Sri Sathya Sai Nithya Annadana From January 2011, till 31 till 2011, January From Padhakam” (SSSNAP) was launched on launched was (SSSNAP) Padhakam” 23 Sri Sathya Sai Nithya Annadana Padhakam Annadana Sai Nithya Sri Sathya An OverviewAn 2013 (2 years and three months) Bhan months) three and years (2 2013 (Commu Bhojanam Samuhika dara/ been has served ap freenity to lunch) proximately village 6.5 lakh (6,46,930) vil nodal 31 out over guests spread lages and their neighbouring hamlets. about to 25 located are These villages Nilayam, Prasanthi from kms away 30 in Puttaparthi, Kotacheruvu, Bukkapat nam, Nallamada, Chenne Kothapalli and Anantapur of the mandals Cheruvu O.D. Pradesh. district of Andhra 85th birthday, under the aegis of the Sri Sri of the aegis the under birthday, 85th months five just Trust, Central Sai Sathya last the is It Samadhi. Maha His before project His started in major him, by service the in of human form, physical ity. Sri Sathya Sai Nithya Annadana Padhakam

Programmes' impact on the villagers • Villagers consider the food served to them as a benediction from Baba. • The program has succeeded in cre- ating greater integration among the villagers irrespective of their caste, creed, status or station. as evidenced by several district and • Villagers are also learning disciplined Programme’s impact on the state seva leaders, also participating behavior and “systems approach” Seva Dal in the program, some states have leading to a new found enthusiasm • The SSSNAP seva dal members, drawn from several states, interact started to implementing the pro- and self-confidence. with the villagers in Andhra Pradesh gram and many other states are in • Two of these villages (Pothulakunta with great love and affection. In ad- the process of planning and imple- and Pamdurt) have been identi- dition to their finding this an unfor- menting this program. Some over- fied by the Sathya Sai Seva Organi- gettable seva experience, it has also seas devotees from countries like Ni- zations of Andhra Pradesh for the contributed substantially to national geria, Brazil, Hong Kong, Latvia (part implementation of the Sri Sathya integration. of erstwhile Russia) have shown Sai Village Integrated Programme • This is a replicable model. As a result interest in starting this program in (SSSVIP). of the richness of their experience, their countries.

Performance Statistics for the year 2012/13.

Villages Served Meals Served Value of Ration Total Expense Distance Traveled 38 2,70,741 23,29,154 4 6,39,711 58,549 KM

120 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 121 th ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL Radio Sai’s dedicated 24/7 Telugu Telugu 24/7 dedicated Sai’s Radio Three remote studios in Hyderabad, Hyderabad, in studios Three remote Radio Sai. itsanniversary first celebrated stream on 15 program live a day-long with July, 2012. Five teams, involving eighty- involving teams, Five 2012. July, artists, adults, youth, from children, five involved were Pradesh Andhra over all studio. the from programs 'live' the in Sri Sathya Sai Media Foundation Sri Sathya August, 2012 to to 2012 August, th Feedback and response and Feedback and photos video, – audio, Archives manuscripts Following are some of the significant some significant of the are Following conducted was program A special commemorate the 10th anniversary of 10th the commemorate • • 2012- year the during activities of SSSMF 2013. on 19 Hall Kulwant in - - - - Audio and video and on demand Audio Live video webcast Live Sai Inspires – daily inspirational inspirational – daily Inspires Sai email messages Radio Sai articles (e-journal articles Sai (e-journal Radio Heart2Heart) Radio Sai – radio channels Following are the activities the of SSSMF are Following The SSSMF engages in dissemination, dissemination, in engages The SSSMF The Sri Sathya Sai Media Foundation Foundation Media Sai The Sathya Sri • • • • ing channels and through the use of use the through and channels ing websites and channels the All web. the web live listening, to access free offer downloads. and videos, streaming, • primarily through various audio stream audio various through primarily (SSSMF) is a public charitable trust es trust charitable a public is (SSSMF) tablished for spreading and creating creating and spreading for tablished of Baba, teachings of the awareness com message of love, his particularly serviceand sacrifice, selfless passion, knowl disseminating to to addition in and culture philosophy, edge of Indian heritage. Sri Sathya Sai Media Foundation Sri Sathya Sri Sathya Sai Media Foundation

studio guests, research based on Sai literature, the practical application of Sai teachings in daily life and Sai Seva projects form the core of ‘Thursday Live’ programmes. Listeners everywhere have welcomed the experience of a 'live' connection with Prasanthi Nilayam and the feedback has been tremen- dously encouraging. The Kannada team of Radio Sai cel- ebrated its first anniversary on May 24. Generating regular programs in Vishakapatnam and Tirupati continue among the global Telugu diaspora. Kannada for Radio Sai's weekly Kan- to successfully add to the content be- ‘Thursday Live’ celebrated its first nada listeners, the team now has a full- ing generated from Prashanthi Digital anniversary of all day long 'live' broad- fledged, state-of-the-art audio studio Studios. Dedicated efforts to record the casting from the studios in Prasanthi in Bengaluru to take their production experiences and insights of long-time Nilayam on Asia Stream. From 6:30 AM quality to the next level. devotees of Baba who have over 25 to 9:30 PM, various members of the Ra- Facebook.com/radiosai years of Sai exposure continue. Thus, the dio Sai team host various theme-based Starting a Facebook page www.face- 24/7 Telugu stream is enjoying growing segments on 'Thursday Live'. book/radiosai has augmented Radio popularity in the Andhra heartland, and Music, conversations, interaction with Sai’s efforts to provide quick updates

122 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 123 - - ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL Asia Stream. Ameristream. Afristream. In the past year, new content worth content new past the year, In hours 16 with a year in Thursdays 52 cultural and faiths world major All hours period, about 280 this During • • • add was 2,000programs new of hours 360 includes This repository. the ed to 800 and recordings, of studio hours recordings. mandir of daily hours 832 added another programs of live to programs of 'Thursday Live' hours repository. the content acknowledged duly and are traditions broadcast are important festivals their Sai. on Radio of vernacular and foreign language wider to cater to produced was content audiences.This includes Hindi, Malay - Sri Sathya Sai Media Foundation Sri Sathya Page Stories: Page Users: Engaged Page Reach: 4. Total Daily average: 1,572 average: Daily 10,951 average: Weekly 42,117 average: Monthly 1,393 average: Daily 6,179 average: Weekly 15,826 average: Monthly 11,266 average: Daily 47,920 average: Weekly Monthly average: 1,37,461 ii. iii. iv. Bhajan Stream. Telugu Stream. Stream. Discourse

The following six Radio Sai Audio Audio Sai Radio six The following streams continue on a regular 24x7 ba 24x7 on a regular continue streams sis • • • RadioSai Audio - - Number of likes: Daily average: 858 average: Daily 3,886 average: Weekly 9,983 average: Monthly i. In the period of September 2012 to to 2012 period the In of September some relevant of the are Following on and links to their programmes for for programmes their links on and to be to proved has This users. Facebook a happy and popular medium between message. Sai the and listeners young page Facebook Sai’s Radio 2013, March of 1,37,461 reach average an had has gener has and per month users unique per day. likes” “page 30 than more ated readers unique 16,000 Approximately tagged and/or shared have per month aver an creating postspage, their from every stories Facebook age of 42,000 month. statistic. listener Sri Sathya Sai Media Foundation

alam, Tamil, Kannada, Oriya, Kashmiri, ticles on the Sai message, its relevance • Subscribers added approx. German, Spanish and Japanese content. to our lives, devotee experiences, photo 4,523 Accessibility Options For essays, flip books, quizzes and multi- Listeners faith content to a loyal global reader- Feedback and Response ship. A total of 55 new articles were up- Apart from its easy availability via the Feedback, queries, suggestions and loaded during this period. internet, Radio Sai has expanded its ac- comments are received from global lis- Sai Inspires - Daily email cessibility options to include Sai Touch, teners and readers daily, all of which are messages a customised Radio Sai tablet, apps and promptly acknowledged. This involves Subscription to the daily ‘Sai Inspires’ mobiles. In the state of Andhra Pradesh, an average of nearly 400 emails that email postcards with Sai message for Radio Sai reaches 850 villages through are responded to every week. These the day, hotlinks to new programs and cable operators. include emails to [email protected], Prasanthi Nilayam updates has reached [email protected] and h2h@ra- The daily live streaming of the morn- 62,376 as on 31st March, 2013. New sub- diosai.org ing and evening Veda chantings and scribers are joining this service at an av- daily bhajans from the Sai Kulwant Hall erage rate of 300 per month. continues to be very well received the Archives – Audio, Video, Photos Video webcast world over. and Manuscripts Started in November 2011, the live vid- On special occasions we have nearly Construction of a state-of-the-art eo webcast of festivals and events hap- archive building of international stan- a thousand connections to the live au- pening at Prasanthi Nilayam through dards is currently underway at Prasanthi dio feed from the Sai Kulwant Hall. the website has generated loyal and Nilayam (see page 121). growing users from every time zone in The mandate of the Sri Sathya Sai Radio Sai articles (e-journal the world. Archives is to collect, preserve and digi- Heart2Heart) • Views 835,888 tise all audio, video, photographs, let- A feature-cum-photo journal, Heart- • Estimated Hours watched ters and memorabilia associated with 2Heart offers thought-provoking ar- 145,046 Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. As part of preservation, the material has to be 3000000 Heart2Heart Page View stored in proper environmental condi- 2500000 tions. 2000000 Digital connection

1500000 Since its inauguration twelve years

1000000 ago, Radio Sai has grown exponentially, emerging as the digital connection be- 500000 tween devotees all over the globe and 0 Apr -12 May -12 Jun -12 Jul -12 Aug -12 Sep -12 Oct -12 Nov -12 Dec -12 Jan -13 Feb -13 Mar -13 Prasanthi Nilayam.

124 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 125 91,459 (1.1%) 91,459 71,603 (0.8%) 71,603 1,97,613 (2.3%) 1,97,613 1,21,037 (1.4%) 1,21,037 1,69,475 (1.9%) 1,69,475 1,04,868 (1.2%) ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL (0.9%) 7,889 (1.0%) 8,788 (2.1%) 17,777 (2.1%) 17,259 (1.4%) 11,550 (1.3%) 10,598 Singapore United Arab Emirates Germany South Africa Russia Netherlands Sri Sathya Sai Media Foundation Sri Sathya Viewership across the globe 5,28,612 (6.1%) 5,28,612 3,37,802 (3.9%) 3,37,802 2,33,367 (2.7%) 2,33,367 6,03,048 (6.9%) 6,03,048 23,04,941 (26.5%) 23,04,941 26,00,829 (29.9%) 26,00,829 (5.1%) 42,885 (6.2%) 52,392 28,825 (3.4%) (2.8%) 23,207 (21.2%) 1,78,116 (35.0%) 2,94,021 United States India United Kingdom Canada Australia Malaysia Artist's Building view Archive of Human Resources

Human Resources

The Sathya Sai Organisation, com- Recognising the need to enhance the level and a feedback process. Efforts are prising of the Central Trust and sev- effectiveness of this enviable resource, on to foster commitment, competence eral other associated organisations during the year under review, a human and confidence so that the contribution and institutions is a vibrant collection resource department has been set up. of the human resources facilitates the of professionals, technologists, artisans HR processes, which were set up, are overall organizational development. and concerned citizens who have vol- further being augmented by instituting The Sai organisation operates in 20 unteered to advance the mission of need-based policies and procedures, states of India and has nearly 6,00,000 Baba. They bring their diverse exper- appropriate documentation, communi- active members. In addition to these tise to create, serve and to sustain the cation with stake-holders, development active members, 4,563 people are ac- organisation and its mission. at individual, group and organization tively engaged in full time service.

Members Engaged in full time service 4563

1,268 442 1,263 1,590

HOSPITAL STAFFING EDUCARE STAFFING SOCIOCARE STAFFING

Doctors 251 Academics 260 Central Trust, 475 Nurses 337 Administrative 92 Engg, Security Paramedical 127 Contingency Staff 90 Sadhana Trust, 788 Non-medical 523 EWT, Media Foundation

126 SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST CENTRAL TRUST MEDICARE EDUCARE SOCIOCARE 127 ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13 ANNUAL Human Resources Human ~ Baba ~ 4,563 in full time service time full in Members engaged 1,969 No of Sai Centres No of Sai 2,647 No of Samitis WITHIN INDIA OUTSIDE INDIA 120 Countries active Countries over India realise that the human community is one and indivisible.” one and is community human the that realise 5,92,106 “Service without the ideal of self trains you to transcend all the the all transcend to you trains of self ideal the “Service without artificial restrictions imposed by history and geography and to and history and geography by imposed restrictions artificial Active Members all The Sai organisation, in addition, operates in all the continents of the world through 1,969 Sai centres in 120 countries. countries. 120 in centres Sai 1,969 through world of the continents the all in operates addition, in The organisation, Sai diverse and a committed such has organisation charitable other no competence, professional and geographic reach in Both human and intellectual capital. intellectual and human

Yet another year has passed. And, as always, we have felt his unmistakable Divine Hand, leading us, goading us, guiding us. His physical presence, we do miss. But in the commitment of ever increasing service projects by our organizations across the world, In the continued success of our students in Academic and Co curricular pursuits, In the relief of millions of patients and their families who came to our Temples of Healing, In the delightful celebrations of all festivals exactly as they happened before, In the joy of the hundreds of thousands of devotees from world over who visited Prasanti Nilayam this past year, In the invigorating chants of the hymns from all faiths reverberating in the precincts of the Ashram, We have felt His presence and we have known that His World is still As He envisioned. And so shall it remain. And His mission will go on... Love all, Serve all.

Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust Prasanthi Nilayam, Anantapur District Andhra Pradesh - 515 134, India. Ph: 08555 - 287903, 289799 www.srisathyasai.org.in

Edited & Issued by Prof. A. Anantaraman Media Co-ordinator Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust [email protected]