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DHARMAKSHETRA ABODE OF SRI SATHVA SAl HAND BOOI< SRI SATHVA SAl TRUST, MAHARASHTRA Dharmakshetra: Mahal<ali Caves Road, Andheri (East) Mumbai 400093. Sai Prem: Plot 13/A, Balaji Mandir Marg, Sector lOA, Vashi, Navi Mumbai. 400705. (as on 3rd November 2017) COMMUNICATION CO-ORDINATES Dharmakshetra Sai Prem, Vashi Shri K. B. Santhanam, PRO Shri P. 5. Haral, PRO Land line- (022) 28377999 Land line- (022) 27801867 Mobile No. + 91 98672 62734 Mobile No.+ 91 9967498229 Websites : Sri Sathya Sai Trust, Maharashtra- www.ssso.net Dharmakshetra E:t Sai Prem- www.dharmakshetra.org A PUBLICATION OF SRI SATHYA SAl TRUST, MAHARASHTRA Preface AUM SRI SAl RAM It's nothing short of a Divinely ordained significant coincidence that Dharmakshetra - the first of the three key institutions (Sathyam, Shivam & Sundaram) established by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, apartfrom Prashanthi Nilayam,, during his Avatarhood is managed by Sri Sathya Sai Trust, Maharashtra -thefirst Trust to be formed in 196 7 by the Avatar. The Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust in Prashanthi Nilayam was formed subsequently in the year 1972. Details of the Trustees and the activities ofthe Maharashtra Trust are given in the handbook. Dharmakshetra, established in 1967, is celebrating its Golden Jubilee Year from 3'd November 2017 to 2"d November 2018. Swamy had repeatedly declared during His physical sojourn that Dharmakshetra, in the future, would become a Pilgrimage Centre as holy as Varanasi (Kashi}, Badrinath and Kedarnath; that it would become an International Spiritual Centre for spiritual seekers from around the globe. In line with Bhagawan's Vision & Philosophy, the Sri Sathya Sai Trust, Maharashtra has decided to celebrate the Golden Jubilee Year of Dharmakshetra as a multi-faith, multi-cultural and multi-national event. The process of transforming Dharmakshetra into an International Spiritual Centre has been kick started by the Trust, with the setting up of Sri Sathya Sai Wellness Centre in Dharmakshetra in 2015, which happens to be the last major project approved by Swamy physically. Sri Sathya Sai Trust, Maharashtra is finalizing plans for the Golden Jubilee Celebrations and establishment of an International Spiritual Centre. Given that Swamy's legacy belongs to entire humanity-as His devotees belong to all castes, creeds, religions and nationalities; this is a clarion call to one and all, to join hands to transform Dharmakshetra into an International Spiritual Centre. To facilitate participation ofone and all, this Handbook is being placed in your hands to bridge the perceived 'Information Deficit' as regards Dharmakshetra; so as to enable all willing souls to participate in this Divine transformative journey ofthe Lord's Chosen abode-Dharmakshetra. 4 A PUBLICATION OF SRI SATHYA SAl TRUST. MAHARASHTRA Each and everyone can participate in this epoch making journey of morphing "Dharmakshetra" into an International Spiritual Centre. Illustratively, one can participate as a member I volunteer in any of Dharmakshetra's activities spanning Educare, Medicare & Sociocare projects besides spiritual activities; as a bhajan singer; as a participant in the monthly Study Circle; as a devotee; or as a donor I sponsor for the various activities in Dharmakshetra. The Trust welcomes one and all to join this unique journey- nonpareil, by all accounts, in the annals ofhuman history. Convenor Sri Sathya Sai Trust, Maharashtra A PUBLICATION OF SRI SATHYA SAl TRUST. MAHARASHTRA 5 All religions are but the same, though they represent different paths to Divinity- All faiths & religions are welcome in Sri Sathya Sai Organisations. There's absolutely no discrimination, whatsoever. -Sri Sathya Sai Baba 6 A PUBLICATION OF SRI SATHYA SAl TRUST, MAHARASHTRA AUM SRI SAl RAM HAND BOOK OF DHARMAKSHETRA (INCLUDING SAl PREM) GENERAL INDEX Sr.No. Particulars Page No. Preface...................................................................................... 4 Brief Profile of Dharmakshetra ........................................... 13 II Nostalgia .................................................................................. 25 Ill Dharmal<shetra- Spiritual message behind the architecture.............................................................................. 26 IV Trustees : Names & Profiles ................................................. 28 v Council of Management- Names of Members and Profiles ............................................................................. 30 VI Sai Prem- Managing Committee ...................................... .. 30 VII Properties under Sri Sathya Sai Trust, Maharashtra ....... 30 (i) Dharmakshetra (ii) Sai Prem VIII Activities related to (I) Dharmakshetra ...................................................... 31 (ii) Sai Prem ................................................................... 33 IX Sponsorship I Donations ..................................................... 34 X How to reach Dharmakshetra and Sai Prem? .................. 35 XI Seva Personnel ....................................................................... 36 (i) Dharmal<shetra ........................................................ 36 Educare Medicare Sociocare Spiritual A PUBLICATION OF SRI SATHYA SAl TRUST, MAHARASHTRA 7 (ii) Sai Prem .................................................................... 46 Educare Medicare Sociocare Spiritual XII Nine-Point Code of Conduct for devotees ....................... so XIII Fascinating facts about Dharmakshetra ........................... so XIV A note of prayer to Bhagawan ............................................ 53 -------.ee~=E<>~e.•------- 8 A PUBLICATION OF SRI SATHYA SAl TRUST, MAHARASHTRA HAND BOOK OF DHARMAKSHETRA (INCLUDING SAl PREM) DETAILED INDEX Sr. No. Particulars Page Nos. Preface...................................................................................... 4 Brief Profile of Dharmakshetra ............................................ 13 On the Hill................................................................................. 17 Sathyam Anand l<utir Sarva Dharma Stupa Nandanavan I Shri Krishna Garden Dash avatars Down the Hill ........................................................................... 20 Shanti Deep Wellness Centre Pragnya Deep Medical Centre Jalan Mandap How to join as a Member I Volunteer?.............................. 25 II Nostalgia .................................................................................. 25 Ill Dharmakshetra- Spiritual message behind the Architecture ............................................................................ 26 IV Trustees : Names & Profiles ................................................. 28 Shri Dr. Keki Mistry Shri P. Vijaya Bhaskar Shri Nimish Pandya Shri Shivajirao Jadhav v Council of Management - Members .................................. 30 VI Sai Prem- Managing Committee ....................................... 30 A PUBLICATION OF SRI SATHYA SAl TRUST, MAHARASHTRA 9 Sr.No. Particulars Page Nos. VII Properties under Sri Sathya Sai Trust, Maharashtra ....... 30 VIII Activities ................................................................................... 30 (I) Dharmakshetra ................................................................ 31 (1) Educare related activities "Love that inspires" (2) Medicare related activities "Love that heals" (3) Sociocare related activities "Love that transforms" (4) Spiritual activities -Morning -Evening (5) Special Activities (II) Sai Prem ........................................................................... 33 (1) Educare related activities "Love that inspires" (2) Medicare related activities "Love that heals" (3) Socia care related activities - "Love that transforms" (4) Spiritual activities -Morning -Evening (5) Special Activities IX Sponsorship I Donations ..................................................... 34 X How to reach Dharmakshetra & Sai Prem? ...................... 35 10 A PUBLICATION OF SRI SATHYA SAl TRUST, MAHARASHTRA Sr.No. Particulars Page Nos. XI Seva Personnel ....................................................................... 36 Dharmakshetra ........................................................................ 36 - Volunteers in Trust Office ................................................ 36 - Educare ................................................................................. 37 - Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vihar - Prathamik School - Madhya mil< School - Special activities - Medicare.............................................................................. 37 - Super speciality - Eye Care Unit - OPD - Doctors - Volunteers - Sociocare ............................................................................. 40 - Garden duty volunteers - Rangoli - House Keeping Group - Narayan Seva - Male - Mahila - Tailoring - Spiritual .............................................................................. 43 - Bhajan Mandir - Combined Study Circle - Mahila Study Circle - Wellness Centre volunteers - Studio Sai Prem .................................................................................... 46 - Educare ................................................................................ 46 - Coaching Classes A PUBLICATION OF SRI SATHYA SAl TRUST, MAHARASHTRA 11 Sr.No. Particulars Page Nos. - Medicare .............................................................................. 47 - Sociocare ............................................................................. 48 - Narayan Seva volunteers - Spiritual..............................................................................