Ludhiana District to New Level of Achivement.I Am Happy to Offer My Services to Our Sri Sathya Sai Sewa Orgnasation for Betterment of Our Society
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ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 SRI SATHYA SAI SEVA SRI SATHYA SAI SEVA ORGANISATION ORGANISATION DISTT. LUDHIANA, PUNJAB DISTT. LUDHIANA, PUNJAB Contents FOREWORD FROM THE DISTRICT PRESIDENT ----1 SAI SATHYA SAI SEVA ORGANISATION-AN INTRODUCTION ----2 WINGS OF THE ORGANISATIONS ----3 ADMINISTRATION OF THE ORGANISATION ----3 THE 9 POINT CODE OF CONDUCT AND 10 PRINCIPLES ----4 SAI SATHYA SAI SEVA ORGANISATION, (NAME OF DISTRICT) ----5 BRIEF HISTORY ----5 DIVINE VISIT ----5 OVERVIEW ----5 SAI CENTRES ----6 ACTIVITIES ----6 OFFICE BEARERS ----9 SPECIFIC SERVICE PROJECTS OR INITIATIVES ----9 IMPORTANT EVENTS OF CONFERENCES ----9 GLIMPSES OF ACTIVITIES ----10 Contents DEDICATED AT THE LOTUS FEET OF Our Founder Trustee BHAGAWAN SRI SATHYA SAI BABA ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 1 ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 2 Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations – an introduction My Message Sri Sathya Sai Baba “The Organisations named after Me are not to be used for publicising My Name, or creating a new cult around My worship….They must render seva (service) to the helpless, the sick, the distressed, the illiterate and the needy. Their seva (selfless service) should not be exhibitionistic; it must seek no reward, not even gratitude or The Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, founded by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba in thanks from the recipients. Seva is sadhana (spiritual exercise), not a pastime of the the year 1965, is a service organisation with a spiritual core and base to benefit all rich and well placed. mankind irrespective of religion, caste, creed or sect. The Organisation serves as a platform for its members to undertake service and other activities motivated by an You must have the firm belief that the aim of this Organisation is to remove the urge for one's own transformation with the aim of realising one's inherent divinity. obstacles that keep man away from God, that separate maanavathwa (Humanity) from Maadhavathwa (Divinity). This Organisation must elevate the human into the Divine.” Without any distinction of religion, nationality, race, socio-economic status, either for those who work in the Organisation or for those who are served by it, the Message Organisation transcends all barriers leading humanity towards the ideal of 'Fatherhood of God and Brotherhood of Man'. The concept of fees or membership subscription is alien to the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, for there cannot be any fee or subscription for one's journey towards his own self. The organisation functions through its primary units called as Samithis and Bhajan Mandalis of which individuals - from different strata of society, different ethnic groups pursuing different religions and faiths -are members bound by the dictum of AMRIT LAL VERMA “Love all, Serve All” and pursue their own sadhana towards self-transformation M.: 98555 46400 following the path of selfless service to humanity. DISTRICT PRESIDENT - LUDHIANA With the Grace & blessing of Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba .Ludhiana has been blessed to undertake At no point is an individual asked to follow a certain religion or rituals. On the Many projects in and around Ludhiana Distt.I am grateful to Bhagwan Baba for giving me the strength and contrary each is inspired to follow his own faith so as to ensure that a Hindi becomes a energy to undertake these projects mentioned in the Report .I am thankful to my team of all Conveners, Sewa better Hindu, a Muslim becomes a better Muslim, a Christian becomes a better Dal Co ordinators,Youth Co ordinators Both Male and Mahilas, as well as Bal Vikas Co ordinators and Bal Christian and so on. In fact, this spiritual basis inspires everyone to pursue his own vikas Gurus, More Importantly my Active Sewa Dal Members ,Who have worked with me selflessly and religion better by putting into practice Love and Selflessness. That is why the tirelessly with me day and night. I pray to Bhagwan Baba to continue blessing us with more work and devotion.It is only Devotion which will Organisation features in its emblem the symbols of the major religions of the world. carry over to grow our Ludhiana District to New Level of Achivement.I am Happy to offer my services to our Sri Sathya Sai Sewa Orgnasation for betterment of our society. ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 3 ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 4 FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF The 9 Point Code of Conduct SRI SATHYA SAI - DISTT. LUDHIANA and 10 Principles IN LACS INCOME 31 - 03 - 2018 31 - 03 - 2017 Contributions Received as Donations 71.65 65.73 Every member of the Organisation is expected to undertake Sadhana (spiritual discipline) as an integral Other Misc Receipts 4.36 5.18 part of his/her daily life by abiding by the following Nine Point Code of Conduct which has been bestowed by Baba for one's spiritual and personal development. In addition, the ten principles that forms the core of Total 76.01 70.91 guidance for all the members of the Organisation as ordained by Baba himself are also produced hereunder. The nine point code of conduct and the ten principles are fundamental to the spiritual development of the members of the Sai Organisations. Expenditure Narayan Sewa Exps (Feeding to Poor) 12.17 15.01 9 Point Code of Conduct 10 Guiding Principes Medical Camps & Other Medical Relief 12.83 14.65 (Including Veterinary Camps) Educational Grants & Bal Vikas Expenses 7.10 15.86 Daily meditation and prayer. Treat as sacred the land in which you were Salaries etc to Teaching Staff and Medical Doctor 21.31 16.12 born. Have patriotism to your nation - but do not criticise other nations or put others down. Expenses on J & K (Medical Relief) 1.26 0.79 Devotional singing/prayer with members Not even in your thoughts or dreams should Repairs & Maintenance 8.08 7.48 of one's family once a week. you think of bringing grief to your country. Other Establishment Expenses 6.08 6.04 Participation in Bal Vikas programme by Respect all religions equally. Depreciation on Assets 7.72 7.34 children of the family conducted by the Organisation. Recognise humanity as one family - treat Total 76.55 83.29 everyone as a family member - love all Attendance at least once a month at Bhajan or Nagar Sankeertan programme Keep your house and surroundings clean - for BALANCE SHEET conducted by the Organisation. this will promote hygiene and health. IN LACS Participation in community service and Practice charity - but do not encourage other programmes of the Organisation. beggars by giving money. Provide food, LIABILITIES 31 - 03 - 2018 31 - 03 - 2017 clothing, shelter and help them on other ways (do not encourage laziness) Regular study of Sai literature. Capital Fund 107.37 80.35 Building Fund 164.01 172.53 Speak softly and lovingly with everyone Never give a bribe or take bribe - never give in with whom he comes into contact. to corruption. General Reserve 75.24 75.78 Curb envy and jealously; expand your vision Other Current Liabilities & Provisions 6.46 4.11 Not to indulge in talking ill of others and outlook, Treat all equally regardless of especially in their absence. caste or creed. Total 353.08 332.77 Putting into practice the principle of “Ceiling Be self-reliant. You may be wealthy and have on Desires” and utilise any savings thereby servants to do your bidding, but service to ASSETS 31 - 03 - 2018 31 - 03 - 2017 generated for the service of the mankind security must be done by yourself. Fixed Assets 276.19 255.87 Have and cultivate 'Love for God and fear of sin'. (Including Land & Building at various places in the state) Current Assets Including Cash & Bank Balance 74.52 72.27 Never go against the laws of the land; follow Loans & Advanes 2.37 4.63 these diligently both in word and in spirit. Be an exemplary citizen. Total 353.08 332.77 ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 5 ANNUAL REPORT 2018-19 6 WINGS OF THE ORGANISATIONS The Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation functions under three wings viz. (i) Spiritual, (ii) Education, and (iii) Service. Each activity in a wing is directed to facilitate and help the member in his own spiritual advancement. Although, the nature of activities undertaken under different wings appear to be distinct and dissimilar, but ADMINISTRATION OF THE ORGANISATION there is an inherent interrelationship amongst all the three wings. The three wings stand for Worship, Wisdom and Work Headed by an All India President who is supported by the National Vice Presidents and State Presidents, the Spirituality and Service are supplementary and complementary to each other. Spirituality is the motivational Organisation functions like a well-oiled machine in the District under the stewardship of the District President, force behind service and service is the fulfillment of spirituality. Therefore, spiritual concepts learnt through focused on its purpose, clear in its vision and dedicated in its efforts to live up the Swami's message – “Love All, education must be put into practice in form of service to humanity. Thus, in order to successfully realise the Serve All”. objective of joining the Sai Organisation, one must participate in activities of all the three wings. The Samithis and the Bhajan Mandalis constitute a genuine spiritual movement where the members are Activities under different wings of the Organisation united by a common bond – Love for God and Service to fellow human beings. The members of the organisation work as one cohesive unit, whether as sevadals providing service at Prashanthi Nilayam, at medical camps, doing Narayan seva or the bal-vikas gurus who work with young SPIRITUAL WING children to inspire in them a desire to inculcate the five human values of Truth, Righteousness, Love, Peace and Non-violence, or the teachers who having undergone the training in EHV help in guiding the young minds Bhajan towards the higher goals of life or the Sai Youth who work tirelessly in the Sri Sathya Sai Village Integrated Nagarsankeertan Programme and Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Jyoti Programme – each of them are bound by one goal – “Service to Man Study Circle is Service to God”.