We’re delighted to share the National Easwaramma Day 2025 Vlog with you!

This special video beautifully captures the spirit of the day, a heartfelt celebration filled with love, gratitude, and joy. From the Bal Vikas children’s vibrant opening procession to the soulful group bhajans, inspiring performances, and the fun team activities that brought everyone closer together, the vlog shows all the wonderful moments that made this event so memorable.

Whether you were able to join us in person or couldn’t make it this time, watching this vlog is a great way to experience the warmth and unity that brought Bal Vikas children, parents, gurus, and devotees from across the UK together. It’s a wonderful reminder of the power of love and service that lies at the heart of the Sri Sathya Sai Centenary celebrations.

We invite you to watch, enjoy, and share this glimpse into our joyous National Easwaramma Day. Let it inspire you as we continue to walk this sacred path of devotion and service.

Watch the full vlog here: https://youtu.be/J8Xt7QA8oFw 

Thank you for being part of this beautiful journey with us. We look forward to many more moments of togetherness and spiritual growth.

Loving Sai Rams.

The 2025 National Bal Vikas (SSE) Poster and Poem competition, on the theme of “100 Years of Pure Love”, did not disappoint, with the quality of entries again at a high standard.

We are pleased to have received over 150 entries, from all regions of the UK, and from Bal Vikas children of all ages. We are grateful to the children and their parents and gurus for their loving efforts.

The winners and runners-up in each section of the competition are as follows:

Poster competition

1. Harshini Peethala, Aberdeen, Region 8
2. Jasmine Wong, Bradford, Region 5
3. Tanisi Kotecha, Harrow West, Region 2

The winning entry may be seen on the flyer of this year’s National Easwaramma Day event.

Poem competition

1. Eesha Mistry, Bradford, Region 5
2. Anish Thushananth, Swindon, Region 7
3. Druha Chandrashekhar, Tunbridge Wells, Region 6

The winning poem entry is shown to the left.

May Bhagawan shower His choicest blessings on all of His loving children!

In Sai service, for and on behalf of
Roni Ramdin and Vasuki Easwarakumar
(Joint-National Bal Vikas (SSE) Coordinators)

With hearts full of devotion, devotees from across the UK gathered on Saturday 5th April for the third Sadhana Meeting, a significant milestone in our ongoing preparations for the Zone 6 UK and European Pilgrimage to Prasanthi Nilayam this summer.

Our collective journey began earlier this year with an online Zoom session that sparked inspiration and unity among participants. This was followed by regional meetings across the country, each one nurturing the spiritual energy and enthusiasm that continues to grow. This most recent gathering brought us together nationally once again, reinforcing our shared commitment and deepening our sadhana as a united offering.

The meeting opened with the uplifting vibrations of powerful Vedam chanting, setting the tone for the day. Our National President, Brother Pratap Thakkar, and Zonal Chair, Brother Shitu Chudasama, then addressed devotees with heartfelt messages. Their words served as a reminder of the true essence of this sacred journey, not just a physical pilgrimage, but an inner one, rooted in transformation, unity, and unwavering devotion.

Each wing then shared updates, offering a glimpse into the dedication and love being poured into the various aspects of the pilgrimage, from music and drama to service and logistics. It was inspiring to see the collective effort shaping into a beautiful, coordinated offering to our beloved Bhagawan.

The highlight of the day was the breakout sessions, where groups came together to rehearse and plan the wide range of spiritual offerings and programmes that will take place in Prasanthi Nilayam from 28th July to 3rd August. These sessions were filled with energy, collaboration, and focused intention, reflecting the unity of purpose that lies at the heart of this pilgrimage.

As we journey forward together, this meeting stands as a meaningful step toward the Abode of Supreme Peace. With every chant, plan, and prayer, we move closer to offering our hearts at the Lotus Feet, in celebration of 100 Years of Pure Love.

Jai Sai Ram,

We are honoured to share a heartfelt invitation from Mr. K. Chakravarthi, Chairman of the Sri Sathya Sai Global Council, Prasanthi Nilayam. The message reminds us of the divine opportunity to be part of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s 100-year legacy and the importance of unity among all devotees, regardless of affiliations. It encourages us to come together, carry forward Swami’s divine mission, and ensure it continues for generations to come.

Please read the full message from Shitu Chudasama, Zone 6 Chair, UK & Europe, below, and kindly take a moment to reflect on the invitation.

Jai Sai Ram!

This Guru Poornima, join us in the act of seva (selfless service) by offering your medical expertise to those in need. Join us for a Medical Camp from Monday 7th – Friday 11th July 2025 in Prasanthi Nilayam, where your skills can make a life-changing impact on individuals who require medical care.

This wonderful opportunity allows healthcare professionals to provide free medical services to patients who may not have access to essential healthcare. It is a chance to serve selflessly, experience spiritual upliftment, and be part of a global mission of love and care.

Serving in Prasanthi Nilayam, the Abode of the Highest Peace, is not just about treating patients, it’s about healing with compassion, touching lives, and growing spiritually through service.

Don’t miss this sacred opportunity to serve with love and devotion. Sign up today and be part of this Bhagawan’s Divine Mission!

• Provide essential healthcare to those in need
• Work alongside experienced medical professionals in a collaborative environment
• Gain a unique opportunity to combine service with spiritual growth
• Immerse yourself in the serene and divine atmosphere of Prasanthi Nilayam
• Experience the joy of selfless service and make a real difference

Jai Sai Ram!

The teachings and divine presence of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba have touched the hearts of millions across the world. His darshans, discourses, and divine guidance are invaluable treasures that have shaped and inspired countless lives. Over the years, many devotees have preserved sacred moments in the form of VHS tapes containing Swami’s discourses, darshans, and other significant events.

In an effort to ensure that these priceless memories are safeguarded for future generations, we are undertaking a special VHS Archival and Restoration Project. Our goal is to convert these valuable tapes into digital files, making Swami’s divine messages more accessible and preserving them for eternity.

We humbly seek your support in this initiative. If you have VHS tapes of Swami’s darshans and discourses, we kindly request you to contribute them to this project. By digitising these recordings, we can ensure that Swami’s wisdom, love, and guidance continue to uplift devotees now and in the future. These restored recordings will be shared widely, ensuring that His message reaches and inspires generations to come.

If you are willing to offer your VHS tapes, please complete the form using the link below: Submit VHS Tapes

Once you have submitted the form, we will get in touch with you to coordinate the collection of your tapes. If you need any assistance or have questions regarding the process, please feel free to email us at: vhs@sssgc-europe.eu 

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