jharkhand - Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations

S R I S A T H Y A S A I

S E V A

O R G A N I S A T I O NJ H A R K H A N D

A C T I V I T I E S R E P O R T

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Dedicated at the Lotus Feet of Bhagwan Baba

PAGE 0 1 | ABOUT SSSSO

S R I S A T H Y A S A I S E V A

O R G A N I S A T I O N SOUR GUIDING LIGHT

The Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations was founded in the year of 1960

by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba to enable its members to undertake

service activities as a means to spiritual advancement. The Sathya Sai

Seva Organisations derives inspiration, guidance and strength from

Bhagawan Baba’s mission and message of propagating the truth of

man’s inherent divinity, which is proclaimed and preached by all

religions of the world.

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLE - LOVE ALL, SERVE ALL

The Organisation has as its main objective selfless love and service

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 them. Thus, it transcends all barriers, leading humanity

towards the ideal of ‘Fatherhood of God and Brotherhood of Man’. In

fact, this spiritual basis enables everyone in the Organisation to

pursue his own religion better by putting its teachings into practice

by way of love and service to the God who dwells in all hearts.

OUR MOTTO

The Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations India has undertaken several

nationwide initiatives and programs under the different wings of the

organisation which has touched the lives of innumerable people

across India in a positive way. With the moto of “Transforming Self to

Transform the World”, the ever growing Sri Sathya Sai Seva

Organisations India with its thousands of Seva Samithis and Bhajan

Mandalis (centers) established all across the length and breadth of the

country, is creating a platform to embark upon this divine

transformation journey for both the individual and the society at

large.

T H E G EN E S I S O F

S S S S O , J HAR K HAND

INDUCTION OF "SAI LOVE"

On 3 November 2019, an induction programme was held in the

industrial town of Jamshedpur, to assign responsibilities of carrying

Bhagwan's Mission forward, to volunteers who were going to be the

office bearers in this Divine Organisation. The National Vice President,

SSSSO, India, Revered Brother Jatinder Cheema, graced the occasion.

The entire team of 250 dedicated office bearers gathered to accept

these responsibilities, starting from the State to every single Bhajan

Mandali.

PAGE 02 | GENES I S OF SSSSO JHARKHAND

By the Will and immese Grace of Our Beloved Bhagwan, Sri Sathya Sai

Baba, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, Jharkhand was formed as an

independent state under Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, India, on

the auspicious day of Guru Poornima on 27 July 2018, before which it

was functioning under a common banner: SSSSO, Bihar & Jharkhand.

SA T H YA SA I D I S T R I C T S

IN J HAR K HAND F R O M NO V E MB E R 2 0 1 8 T O T H E P R E S EN T DAY

The state of Jharkhand has 24 POLITICAL DISTRICTS. Prior to

November 3, 2018, only 5 of these 24 districts were Sathya Sai

Districts. However, by the abundant Grace of Bhagwan and the

sincere efforts of the entire team of office bearers, Jharkhand now

has 12 active Sathya Sai Districts, transfused with the Divine Love of

Bhagwan. It is only an understatement to say that Bhagwan has

showered enormous Blessings and Love on the state of Jharkhand in

the last two years, as has been seen through the upsurge of service,

spiritual and educare activities everywhere in the state, down to the

last village.

PAGE 0 3 | SATHYA SA I D I S TR I C T S I N JHARKHAND

AN O U T L IN E O F T H E AC T I V I T I E S AND

IN I T IA T I V E S UND E R TAK EN BY S S S S O ,

J HAR K HAND

Three wings of the organisation which function under the banner of

SSSSO Jharkhand, are broadly - SERVICE WING (undertakes social

service activities, imparting selfless love), SPIRITUAL WING (which

caters to the individual's needs and conducts the spiritual activities),

and the EDUCATION WING (which fulfills the spiritual needs of

children, and conducts value-based classes for children, along with

value parenting programmes).

Apart from these, the state of Jharkhand is the homeland of myriad

tribes and shelters numerous remote villages, which create

opportunities for the SSSSO to conduct service, spiritual, healthcare

and educare activities.

The Youth Wing of SSSSO, Jharkhand, comprising the enthusiastic

young volunteers of the organisation, actively participates in all these

initiatives of the organisation.

PAGE 04 | OUT L I NE OF AL L ACT I V I T I E S

T R IBA L D E V E L O P M EN T P R O G RAM M E ,

P RA SAN T H I N I LAYAM

The tribal brothers and sisters from SSSSO Jharkhand were fortunate

to get the opportunity to participate in the Tribal Development

Programme - an initiative of the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations

India - held in Prasanthi Nilayam in the Divine Presence.

Brothers and sisters who participated in this programme were

overjoyed to witness the radiant atmosphere of Prasanthi Nilayam

and to seek Bhagwan's Divine Blessings. They are now committed to

the cause and expansion of the Divine Mission and feel grateful to

have been in His Divine Presence.

PAGE 05 | TR I BA L PROGRAMME AT SSPN

D I SA S T E R MANAG E M EN T

MA S T E R T RA IN E R S

T RA IN ING P R O G RAM M E

PAGE 06 | D I SASTER MANAGEMENT TRA IN ING

A state-level Disaster Management Training Programme was

organised by SSSSO Jharkhand, as the first event after the Induction

Programme. The team of trainers from SSSSO, West Bengal kindly

consented to train the youth of Jharkhand in different disaster

management skills and challenging tasks. 42 youth took the Master

Training from all the Sathya Sai Districts of Jharkhand, also pledging

to carry the programme further by being future Trainers.

S E R V I C E AC T I V I T I E S

WATER SEVA DURING SUMMERS

The SSSSO Jharkhand undertakes an annual activity of providing

pure drinking water at the railway stations in the various districts in

the state. Pure drinking water is a rare resource at most of the

railway stations, and several passengers, or people waiting at the

platforms have benefited from it. The sevadals participate in great

numbers from different Samithis and Bhajan Mandalis in the district,

availing this wonderful seva opportunity.

WATER AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION DURING RAMANAVAMI

Similar to the Water Seva on railway stations, the sevadals of SSSSO

Jharkhand distribute food and water, or juices, to the devotees

participating in rallies on the Holy Ramanavami Celebrations.

PAGE 07 | SERV I CE ACT I V I T I E S

"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


DISTRIBUTION OF AMRUTHA KALASHAM

With the support of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust and SSSSO India,

Jharkhand state distributed Amrutha Kalasham in all the 12 Sathya Sai

Districts. Each Amrutha Kalasham contained the basic necessities

required in a household, for at least fifteen days, including rice, wheat,

pulses, oil, vegetables, sugar, candles and matchboxes. The

beneficiaries, more than 1000 families, were the migrant labourers,

the needy people in remote places, affected the most by the COVID-19

pandemic of 2020.



DISTRIBUTION OF BLANKETS DURING WINTERS

As part of the Prema Pravaaham Programme running across the state,

SSSSO Jharkhand distributed blankets, and warm jackets for children,

numbering from 95 to 102 in all the Sathya Sai Districts. More than 30

sevadals from each district participated in the activity, and the Divine

Love of Bhagwan reached the needy people in villages, in the form of

these blankets, Swami's photographs and Vibhuti.


S E R V I C E A C T I V I T I E S

DISTRIBUTION OF COVID-19 ESSENTIALS

With Bhagawan Baba’s immense blessings and the Grace, Balvikas

Students join hands with Mahila Vibhag of Pakur District and with the

support of the Mahila Vibhag elders, Balvikas Students actively

participated in stitching masks & they also prepared lemonade in

Chottialiganj Samithi under Pakur District. Masks and Lemonade

were distributed to the needy in the Samithi area.

PAGE 1 0 | SERV I CE ACT I V I T I E S


MEDICAL SERVICE ACTIVITIES

Free medical checkups have been provided under the medical service

activities, to the patients who visit these medical camps organised by

SSSSO. Reputed doctors from the Sai Family have offered their

services at these camps, along with the sevadal volunteers. Provision

of medicines is also made for free to the patients. Blood donation

camps have also been organised by the volunteers.



A UNIQUE MEDICAL SERVICE ACTIVITY

A Unique medical service activity has been conducted for the school

students at Jamshedpur by East Singhbhum District. The venue was B

P Vidya Bharati School where our Organisation has been doing Vidya

Jyothi programs.All the students 48 and the local people 57 (105 total

Registrations) have been provided with eye check-up and

visiondefected students have been provided spectacles by the State

Trust. Additionally, the tailoring measurements were also taken for

the students and the Trust has provided newly stitcheed school

uniforms to all the students.



NARAYAN SEVA

Bhagwan Baba says, "Service to mankind is service to God."

Therefore, the beneficiaries of service are called Narayans. Narayan

Seva is a regular activity conducted in the Samithis, where food

packets are prepared by sevadals and distributed in the towns and

villages to the needy. Countless beneficiaries have received

Bhagwan's Love in the form of food, and the sevadals have got the

beautiful opportunity to serve the food they cook, suffused with the

same Divine Love for these beneficiaries.



VISIT TO HOSPITALS, LEPROSY COLONIES AND OLDAGE HOMES

The sevadals of SSSSO Jharkhand have paid several visits in the year

to the homes of leprosy patients, oldage homes and hospitals, in order

to serve food to those living there, and also to spend some time with

those deprived of Love. It gives immense satisfaction to the sevadals

to conduct this wonderful activity and also to the beneficiaries who

receive them with such a warm heart. It is overwhelming to see the

mutual concern and love between the sevadals and the people at these

homes.


SWACHHTA SE DIVYATA TAK

The importance of cleanliness in the society cannot be emphasized

enough and the SSSSO Jharkhand took up the Swachhta Abhiyaan to

cleaned different parts of all the Samithis of the state.


PREMA PRAVAAHAM

The Prema Pravaaham Programme has been launched by the

volunteers of the SSSSO Jharkhand, and the name of this unique

programme translates as, "The Flow of Love". Indeed, this programme

is an impetus of a pure, unsullied love which is undoubtedly Divine.

This programme imparts PRACTICAL LESSONS on health, hygiene

and sanitation to the children of villages adopted by the Sri Sathya Sai

Village Integrated Programme. under SSSSO Jharkhand. The SSSVIP

and the Mahila Wing Volunteers go to these villages and offer their

services to the children, by making them bathe, cutting their nails and

serving them clean and healthy food.



MOTHER AND CHILD HEALTH CARE PROGRAMME

With the immense grace of our beloved Mother Sai…The Mahila

Vibhag of East Singhbhum District organized a Goadbharai ceremony

for the pregnant women of a tribal village (Khairbani) on the 12th of

February 2020, under the Mother and Child Health Care Programme.

The women considered to be embodiments of Mother Goddess, were

applied haldi, alta and were garlanded. They carried home with them a

kit comprising of a new saree, towel and traditional cosmetic items.

All of them were fed with a delicious meal. The women were in an

awe to see all the paraphernalia, felt privileged and blessed. The

children too were served with sumptuous meal. All were briefed on

Health & Hygiene. The Muhkia, Smt.Signo Murmu of ten tolas of the

village who had visited Puttaparthi during Birthday Celebrations

under Tribal Programme was also present during this activity and she

shared her experience of Puttaparthi with all. All the Mahila sevadal

also derived great pleasure by doing this activity.



TREE PLANTATIONS & COMPOSTING

SSSSO Jharkhand has done their bit for the environment, which is but

the Blessing of Our Beloved Bhagwan. Tree plantations have been

carried out across the state, awareness of environment conservation

has been planted in the hearts of youth and children, and compost pits

have been constructed as a measure to reduce, reuse and recycle.

Glimpses of these activities have been shared below.



VIRTUAL SEVADAL TRAINING CAMPS

Adapting to the current situation of the COVID pandemic and the

lockdown, the Sevadal Training Camps organised for those desiring to

participate in the Prasanthi Seva for next year, the Sevadal Training

Camps were organised virtually by the Service Coordinatiors of

SSSSO Jharkhand, with the Divine Blessings. A total of close to 200

sevadals from 9 districts took this training. With the Divine Grace, all

of them are motivated to take part in the Divine yajna of Prasanthi

Seva.


S P I R I T U A L A C T I V I T I E S

BHAJANS & DEVOTIONAL SINGING

Every single Bhajan Mandali in SSSSO Jharkhand is actively

participating in Bhajans which are held once a week on Thursday, in

their respective Sai Centres. After the lockdown has been imposed

due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Thursday Bhajans are now

conducted on a virtual platform from the homes by the devotees.

When all the participants in a bhajan sing in unison, sacred vibrations

are produced and divine energies are released.

"It is not easy for the human mind, immersed in worldly concerns to turn to God. It is only when

the mind is transformed and brought under the control of the Soul (Atma) that the body

experiences Divine Bliss (Ananda). The means by which the mind is transformed is devotion

(Bhakti - intense love for God). Progressively, turn your mind towards God until it merges in God.

Meditation, repetition of the names of the Lord, group singing of devotional songs (bhajans),

reading of scriptures and other such activities are designed only to purify the mind so that it can

concentrate on God. As a field has to be properly ploughed and prepared for sowing so as to reap a

good harvest, the field of our heart has to be rendered pure and sacred through good and holy

actions and spiritual discipline (sadhana) if it is to yield the fruit of Divine Wisdom."

Sathya Sai Speaks Vol.17/Ch.17

PAGE 1 9 | SP I R I TUAL ACT I V I T I E S

The Sai Organisation is a service organisation with a spiritual base. The

activities of its Spiritual Wing are the very foundation of its existence.

Participation in spiritual activities increases our capacities and

motivation for service, while participation in the service activities

enables us to make greater progress on our spiritual path.

S P I R I T UA L AC T I V I T I E S

READING THE BHAGVAD GITA

28 devotees have together begun to learn and chant the Bhagavad

Geeta from Monday to Friday, and the Vishnu Sahasranamam on the

weekends. The State Vedam In-Charge (Mahila) has taken this

initiative and she is herself teaching every shloka to the

participants. Twice a week, they also read and understand these

shlokas, and learn them with complete diligence. The participants

are also given the opportunity to chant these shlokas during samithi

programmes like Baba's Birthday Celebrations, Geeta Jayanti and

Youth Programmes. Reading and imbibing this sacred text has kept

the participants engaged in a wonderful study circle every day, and

has also given them a chance to understand the Ultimate Truth.

PAGE 20 | SP I R I TUAL ACT I V I T I E S


THE CEILING-ON-DESIRES SADHANA

The main goal of the Sai Organisation is to enable members,

volunteers, and office bearers to lead ideal, perfect, and happy lives.

Therefore we must live up to the high ideals of the organisation and

transform ourselves into ideal beings, thus helping others to follow

our example. This can be achieved by placing a control on our

delusions and desires, and avoiding the wastage of food, money, water,

time and energy.

The volunteers of SSSSO Jharkhand have undertaken this initiative in

this very spirit by reducing their desires, and instead of inordinately

spending for our own pleasure, they are spending for the relief of the

poor and needy.



SADHANA CAMPS

'Sadhana' is the spiritual effort the seeker puts in, derived from the

root word ‘sidhi’ which means ‘to be accomplished in seeking divinity.

Sadhana camps are organised over a period of 2 to 3 days activities

like prayer sessions, yogic exercises, Jyoti meditation, seminars,

workshops and talks, are planned to help build discipline plus

perseverance. The sadhana camps place great emphasis on individual

and character development. Such Sadhana camps have been organised

at the State and Samithi Level, and have been attended by all the keen

devotees as well as the office bearers. A new bhajan mandali was also

recognised in the State Sadhana Camp, at the Garhwa District.



TALENT HUNT PROGRAMME

The Spiritual Wing of SSSSO Jharkhand had organised a state-wide

Talent Hunt Programme for all age groups. There were 100

participants in the programme who performed different activities to

awaken and rejuvenate their devotion for Bhagwan. Some sang self-

composed songs, some shared soulful poetry dedicated to the Lord,

and there were others who conducted value games for everyone - all

this on a virtual platform.

Another Virtual Talent Hunt was organised by the combined efforts

of the Spiritual & Youth Wing of SSSSO Jharkhand, on the occasion of

Janmashtami, in which the participants were to sing songs or Bhajans

on Lord Krishna.



VEDAM CLASSES AT THE STATE LEVEL

Keeping in mind Bhagwan's Mission of propagating the importance of

Vedas. Veda classes are conducted by Vedic scholars, at various

centers which enable many people to attend. Every occasion gets

started with Vedic chants which leaves the whole place charged with

divine vibrations. The Sri Sathya Sai Veda Poshana Programs are

conducted at various places. The Sri Sathya Sai Veda Poshana Program

aims at adopting a formal and structured approach to learn, chant and

teach Veda in the Sri Sathya Sai Organization.

Currently there are 15 keen learners from all the districts

participating in this magnificent programme in the classes organised

by the Vedam Team of SSSSO Jharkhand. The classes are held once a

week on virtual platforms. All participants in this class are sincere

learners and we hope that they will emerge as Vedam trainers in their

districts They have been given the opportunity to chant Vedas during

various programmes of the state and during weekly bhajans in

samithis.



UPSURGE OF SPIRITUAL SADHANAS, AND SADHAKAS!

With the lockdown in effect from the month of March, it is miraculous to

see that the spiritual activities have constantly been on the rise, despite

every Sai Centre being nonfunctional, and virtual platforms being the only

way to meet. The Spiritual Wing of SSSSO Jharkhand, and the Mahila

Vibhag. have together taken up numerous spiritual activities to spend their

time in japa and dhyana.

95 families did the Sri Sathya Sai Vrat Kalpam, 53 ladies participated in the

Ladies' Day Celebrations and Gayatri Puja, 89 devotees participated in the

Durga Puja, 90 ladies in the Akhand Lalita Parayanam, which has been done

more than 11000 times now, and still continues, 98 devotees have taken part

in the japam of Ganapati Ashtotra Namavali.

Devotees have joined in the Parayanas of Tapovanam and Shirdi Sai

Satcharita in large numbers, till Bhagwan Baba's Birthday. Many devotees

joined in the likhit naam jap of "Aum Shri Sai Ram" and "Achyutaya namah,

Anantaya namah, Govindaya namah".

Maukhik Jap of "Samasta Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu" is still continuing.

Everyday more than 60 to 70 persons are chanting this Divine Mantra 108

times for world peace.

These activities have been taken up by the initiative of devotees

themselves, coordinated by the Spiritual Wing, and they have offered the

garlands of Namasmarana at Bhagwan's Lotus Feet. to experience self-

transformation and also, collectively pray for the world peace. The benefits

of these spiritual activities are many, and the essence is definitely inner

peace.



GANESH CHATURTHI

50 persons participated in the pooja from all over the

state, and were very grateful that such a pooja could be

performed on a virtual platform.


LALITA SAHASRANAM

90 ladies participated from different districts. They

reverentially performed this puja in their own homes.

SRI SATHYA SAI VRAT KALPAM

Normally this is performed before we set ourselves for

the Prasanthi Seva. The pooja was performed with the

same feelings. One lady performed the ritualistic worship

on Google Meet. Everybody felt that they were

participating together in this pooja.

NITYA PRARTHANA

Daily chants were allocated and participants were

requested to acknowledge the completion of their day's

chants. 105 persons religiously performed the Nitya

Prarthana.

GAYATRI MANTRA

About 300 persons (ladies and gents) acknowledged

chanting the Gayatri Mantra 108 times daily. They still

continue to do it.


JYOTI DHYAAN

Apart from all the other spiritual activities that the Spiritual Wing has taken

up, they have also started performing Jyoti Meditation ('Jyoti' = Light) every

day, at 5:45 am. Bhagwan Baba always emphasized on the importance of

meditation, and called the human mind a "mad monkey". Bhagwan has said

that the monkey mind needs a 'watchman'.

This practice was initiated by the Spiritual Wing of SSSSO Jharkhand, in the

month of October 2020. Several families have participated in it regularly.

They are also getting trained so that this practice continues and spreads. The

participants find it very useful and they want to start their day with this

activity.



STUDY CIRCLES ON BHAGVATH VAHINI (WRITTEN BY BHAGWAN BABA)

About 80-90 families are participating regularly in reading allotted chapters

of Bhagwan Baba's Bhagvath Vahini every 15 days. After the fortnight, a

study circle is conducted in 5 groups with 2-3 facilitators in each group.

Every session lasts for 1.5 hours.

People take active part, ask questions and also share what they have

understood. This study circle has been thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated

by all the participants, who are happy to share their views and also grateful

for the opportunity.



PLANTING THE SAPLINGS OF THE VATVRIKSH BLESSED BY BHAGWAN

By the immense Grace of Bhagawan, on the auspicious occasion of 95th

Birthday, we have successfully planted Holy Vata Vruksha saplings in the

following venues: Sri Sathya Sai Center, Chakardharpur, West Singhbhum;

Sri Sathya Sai Center, Simdega; Sri Sathya Sai Samithi, Telco, East Singhbhum

District; Sri Sathya Sai Bhajan Mandali, Dhanchatani Village, East Singhbhum

District; Khairbani (Tribal Village) under SSSVIP, East Singhbhum District.

The saplings of these plants were sent from Prasanthi Nilayam, from the

Sacred Vat Vruksha blessed by Bhagwan Baba Himself. This initiative of the

SSSSO India, was keeping in mind the fact that the Vat Vruksha will provide

shade to the saadhaka, and a beauiful place to sit and meditate. These saplings

will grow into dhyaan vrukshas, and SSSSO Jharkhand feels immensely

blessed to have these dhyaan sthals in the state. Our sevadals participated in

planting these saplings and also, one of the Village Heads (the Mukhiya) was

overjoyed that his village could be the beneficiary of this initiative.


E D U C A R E A C T I V I T I E S

PAGE 3 0 | EDUCARE ACT I V I T I E S

Bhagawan says “The end of Education is Character” and

“True Education is not for mere living, but for a fuller and meaningful life.”

SRI SATHYA SAI BALVIKAS

The Sri Sathya Sai Balvikas is a noble movement that took roots in the

year 1968 with the founding of Sri Sathya Sai Mahila Vibhag. Swami

instructed Mahila Vibhag in 1969 to start Bal Vihars for the children

above six years of age and they were imparted education from the

content drawn from ancient scriptures with Divine guidance, through

the methodology of storytelling, enacting plays and singing Bhajans.

Bhagavan later changed the name of Bal Vihar into Balvikas in 1971,

redefining the education system created by Him as the system aiming

at the Blossoming of Human Excellence.

As time passed by, slowly and steadily the Bal Vikas Program designed

by Bhagavan for children between 6 years and 15 years of age, in three

groups, took shape and with the formation and expansion of Sri

Sathya Sai Seva Organization, Balvikas spread far and wide. Training

modules were developed, research went in deeper, and with

Bhagavan’s active and continuous guidance Balvikas was crystallized

into a 9 year non-formal education system for children enhancing

their learning to become role models in character and also in

academic performance.

The Bal Vikas is a significant catalyst in carrying out Bhagwan's

Mission of Educare, value-based education for all children.


A MEGA SPORTS & CULTURAL MEET- EAST SINGHBHUM-JHARKHAND

For the first time, a Mega Sports & Cultural Meet was organised by the

East Singhbhum District Bal Vikas & Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Jyothi Team

in Jamshedpur on 8th March 2020.All the Balvikas children as well as

all the SSSVJ school children came together to participate in this

event. Altogether 370 children took part.

We were blessed to have Bhagawan as our Chief Guest. Sri Ravi

Shankar Shukla (IAS), Deputy Commissioner, East Singhbhum,

Jamshedpur grace the occasion as our Guest of Honour and he gave an

inspiring speech to the assembled.

Tremendous efforts by the Balvikas Gurus as well as SSS Vidya Jyothi

volunteers made the event a Grand Success. Many of the SSSVJ School

Principals also witnessed the event. More than 500 devotees from

Jamshedpur were present during the entire programme. Sri Ravi

Shankar Shukla gave a very inspiring message to all the children and

climbed down the stage and went amidst the children. Thereafter the

programme was concluded by Mangal Aarti of Bhagawan.

A brochure on Sri Sathya Sai Balvikas as well as Sri Sathya Sai Vidya

Jyothi was released. The same was distributed amongst all present.

Since the programme was held at a very open public place, there were

many such persons who had the opportunity to witness the

programme of our organisation for the first time. There were lots of

enquires from them regarding our organisation and the activities.

This brochure was of great help in providing brief information about

Sri Sathya Sai Balvikas & Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Jyothi.


E D U C A R E A C T I V I T I E SA MEGA SPORTS & CULTURAL MEET- EAST SINGHBHUM-JHARKHAND



ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN BY THE STUDENTS OF SSS BALVIKAS, JHARKHAND

Due to the nationwide lockdown imposed after the spread of

coronavirus, Bal Vikas classes could not be conducted till the end of

March 2020, but by Bhagwan’s Grace, from the month of April 2020,

Bal Vikas classes along with other activities gained momentum and

we could start our online classes, and all their cultural activities are

now being organised online.



SRI SATHYA SAI VIDYA JYOTI PROGRAMME

Conducting Balvikas classes;

Value parenting programmes

Providing teaching aids

Counselling students and teachers

Development of soft skills of teachers

Remedial classes for students

Personality development classes, also training students in art and

music

Training children with special abilities

Sports activities

Providing infrastructure support to the schools by undertaking

repairs to the classroom, painting, providing benches, constructing

toilets, and drinking water facility etc.

Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Jyothi program aims to supplement and enhance

the levels of motivation and learning experience of students of the

schools adopted under the program, by leveraging and improving the

eco system in which the schools operate. In addition to focusing on the

holistic development of the children, the volunteers under the

program across India work with the goal of instilling Human Values

into the children and inspiring them to become ideal citizens of India

through various seva activities. The programme is implemented over

four phases, Energise, Empower, Equip and Evolve. The seva activities

have been planned around seven stakeholders, viz. children, teachers,

parents, school management, villagers, local government and the

volunteers. Notable activities include,

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SRI SATHYA SAI VIDYA JYOTI PROGRAMME IN SSSSO JHARKHAND

Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Jharkhand has adopted 10 schools in the

entire state of Jharkhand, out of which 5 are in East Singbhum District, 2 in

Bokaro, 1 in Ranchi and 2 in Pakur.

The SSSVJ Programme in Jharkhand has flourished greatly from the

inception of the independent organisation in Jharkhand in November,

2018. The students, teachers, parents, villagers and volunteers have

benefited unequivocally from the programme. Regular Bal Vikas classes

have been conducted at these schools, counselling of students and

teachers, emphasis has been laid on value learning in sync with Bhagwan's

principles, the students have been encouraged to participate in the Annual

Sports Meet as well and new bathrooms have been constructed for the use

of the children and teachers.

The volunteers deem themselves blessed to have taken part in this

wonderful journey, participating and organising healthcare and educare

activities in school, and practising those values which they have been

imparting to the children. Endless Divine Love has flowed in the hearts of

all those involved in this Divine Initiative.



YOUTH AWARENESS PROGRAMME

In the month of January in 2020, SSSSO Jharkhand organised a Youth

Awareness Programme in the Potka Samithi on the outskirts of East

Singbhum District. The programmed aimed at spreading awareness

about Bhagwan Baba, His Mission and His Organisation among the

budding youth of the area. This was done through talks, quizzes on

Bhagwan's life and value games. Every participant thoroughly enjoyed

the programme and all the youth were encouraged to participate in the

organisational programmes further too.



GANESH CHATURTHI CELEBRATED BY THE BAL VIKAS CHILDREN

The Balvikas children of East Singhbhum District made eco-friendly

idols of Lord Ganesha to celebrate the auspicious festival of Ganesh

Chaturthi. The children pledged not to buy idols from outside, and

make their own, while also installing these lovely idols on the seat of

their hearts. Children did this activity with utmost purity, and the

parents also got involved with it. Over 42 children participated and

everyone thoroughly enjoyed the festival, worshipping their idols.


S R I S A T H Y A S A I T R U S T ,

J H A R K H A N D


By the Will and with immense Grace of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba,

SRI SATHYA SAI TRUST, JHARKHAND was registered on the 14th day

of November 2019 at the Office of District Sub-Registrar, Jamshedpur.

The SRI SATHYA SAI TRUST, JHARKHAND was registered with EIGHT

TRUSTEES.

SRI SUJIT KUMAR JHA

State President,

Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, Jharkhand,

As Ex-officio Trustee (From Jamshedpur)

SRI ARUN

As Trustee

Also in the responsibility of State Vice President,

Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, Jharkhand, I.A.S (Retired),

Former Commissioner of Kolhan

Former Secretary to the Government of Jharkhand

(Served as CMD, Administrator, etc.)

Presently an Senior Advocate at Jharkhand High Court, Ranchi (From Ranchi)

SRI A. SUBHADRA RAO

As Trust Convener

(Senior Manager, Jharkhand Gramin Bank, posted at Ranchi) (From Jamshedpur)

SMT NAGABALA SARASWATI

As Trustee

Also in the responsibility of State Service Coordinator (Mahila),

Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, Jharkhand

Was State Education Coordinator in SSSSO, Bihar & Jharkhand

Was TRUSTEE in ANDHRA MAHILA SAMITHI from 1985 to 2010

She was awarded Best Social Worker from the ROTARY CLUB of Jamshedpur. (From

Jamshedpur)


J H A R K H A N D


SRI BRIJ MOHAN JALAN, TRUSTEE

Businessman (from Dhanbad)

SRI RAJIV CHANDRA PANDEY, TRUSTEE

Worked as Jury Member in District Legal Service Authority, Pakur Civil Court

Served as President of Lions Clubs International

Serving in Red Cross Society

Joint Secretary in Pakur District Sports Association

By occupation – Business (Stone & Sand Mining as well as Railway & Civil Contractor.

(From Pakur)

SRI HITESH SAHNI

As Trustee

Businessman

(From Daltongunj)

SRI PRAKHAR MISHRA, TRUSTEE

Joined TATA STEEL in 1984 as Graduate Trainee

Worked in various capacity in different functions of TATA STEEL

From TUBES DIVISION to R&D to TRAINING and PRODUCTION/

OPERATIONS of BLAST FURNACE & COKE PLANTS.

Currently working with TATA STEEL in the capacity of Chief of Coke Plants of

Jamshedpur & Haldia, (From Jamshedpur)

ABOVE ALL, ALL THE TRUSTEES ARE FOLLOWERS OF

BHAGAWAN SRI SATHYA SAI BABA.


J H A R K H A N D

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A TOKEN OF OUR

GRATITUDE

"TRANSFORMING SELF TO

TRANSFORM THE WORLD"

STATE PRESIDENT

SSSSO JHARKHAND

Bhagwan has bestowed

countless blessings upon the

state of Jharkhand, which we

are witnessing every moment.

There are no words to express

the Gratitude and Joy our

hearts are brimming with. We

can only thank Him by

pledging to spread His message

as far and wide as we can, by

ourselves being examples of

His Chosen Messengers.

Dedicated at Thy Lotus Feet

Yours in His Service,

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