Sri Lanka recently experienced severe flooding, leading to tragic loss of life and the displacement of thousands. In response to this crisis, Merton Sai Centre, with the unwavering support of devotees across the UK, coordinated an emergency relief effort to provide essential aid to affected families.

Through this 4-part Seva, emergency supplies such as food, water, and dry rations were distributed to those in desperate need, reaching some of the hardest-hit communities in Northern and Eastern Sri Lanka.

In December 2024, the first two phases of the Seva focused on delivering vital food and dry rations to families in the most affected parts of Northern Sri Lanka. Over 240 families received essential support, ensuring they had access to basic necessities during this difficult time.

As floodwaters continued to devastate Sri Lanka, the relief efforts expanded beyond the North to Eastern Sri Lanka, where communities faced severe flooding in the following weeks. Thanks to the generosity of devotees, an additional 110 families received emergency aid, helping them cope with the destruction and loss caused by the disaster.

In the final phase of this Seva, another 150 families were supported as they worked to rebuild their lives. This marked the completion of the relief mission, ensuring that as many affected individuals as possible received the help they urgently needed.

Total Impact of the Relief Effort

• 500 Families Supported
• 10 Villages Benefitted
• Aid Distributed in Jaffna, Batticaloa, and Ampara Districts

This incredible effort was made possible by the boundless love and generosity of the community. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed – whether through donations, prayers, or service – in making this relief initiative a reality.

With Swami’s grace, may we continue to serve those in need and bring hope to those facing hardships. 

Loving Sai Ram,

As part of the Centenary Celebrations of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the Sri Sathya Sai Satamanam Visva Santhi Lok Kalyana Ati Rudra Maha Yajnam will be conducted at Sai Kulwant Hall, Prasanthi Nilayam, from 14th – 25th February 2025.

While this sacred event takes place in India, devotees in the UK and around the world can participate virtually through the Ati Rudra Maha Yajnam Digital Portal for Rudram Chanting.

• Register on the portal and track your personal and global chanting progress.
• Follow the live stream from Prasanthi Nilayam to chant along in real time.
• Use the integrated Namakam Audio Player to chant when the live stream is not available.
• Log your completed chants and contribute to this sacred offering.

• When you visit the portal, you will see live statistics of how many devotees are participating and the total Sri Rudram chants offered globally.
• The embedded live stream from Prasanthi Nilayam allows you to chant along in sync with the Yajnam proceedings.
• The Namakam Audio Player provides guidance with lyrics, making it easy to chant even if you are new to Rudram recitation.
• To register your chant counts, simply log in or register using your email or Gmail account.
• If using the audio player, you must complete the full Namakam chant for it to be counted.

Wherever you are, you can participate and chant using your mobile device, laptop, or tablet. This initiative offers devotees a divine opportunity to be part of this sacred Yajnam and contribute their prayers from anywhere in the world.

Chanting begins: Friday 14th February 2025, (6 AM IST, 12:30 PM GMT)

Register & Start Chanting Here: sss-atirudram-2025.sssmediacentre.org

Let us unite in prayer and offer our devotion at the Divine Lotus Feet of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.

Jai Sai Ram

Images – Sri Sathya Sai Media Centre