The Devotion wing of the Flushing Sai Center offers various devotional activities for the spiritual growth of the members. Devotional activities offered primarily consist of the following –

• Devotional singing (bhajans)
• Study circle sessions
• Guest talks

All are welcome to participate in any of the devotional programs.

The scriptures lay down Bhajan (group devotional singing), Naamasmaran (remembering god’s name) and Sankeerthan (devotional music) as the Saadhanas (spiritual practices) of this age.

Sing familiar Bhajans, so that all can share in the Aanandha. The Bhajans must be sweet to the ear, arousing pictures of the glory and grandeur of Godhead, in the mind of the singers and listeners; they must refer to various names and forms of God, so that the Bhajan Sessions might fill every one with ecstasy. Bhajan is a Saadhana for all who share in it.”

– Sathya Sai Speaks Volume XI, Chap 37

Once a month, we aim to host a study circle session to discuss some practical teachings of Sri Sathya Sai Baba and have a candid conversation about how we can apply them to our daily lives. This is a chance for members to be in a more intimate setting while opening up about their daily experiences with spirituality outside of center meetings.

Sai Spiritual Education

“Bal Vikas (SSE) is the primary basis for the great movement to restore righteousness (Dharma) in the world"…

The ideal is to raise a generation of boys and girls who have a clean and clear conscience. The actual syllabus is not so important as the creation of an atmosphere wherein noble habits and ideals can grow and fructify.”

– Sri Sathya Sai Baba, Bal Vikas Teacher’s Training Camp, 6-6-79

Find out more about our SSE program here 

Swami says “ Manav Seva is Madhav Seva” I.e Service to Man is Service to God “

Our Flushing center participates in regular weekly seva. Some of the projects are listed below.

Every Saturday of the month: (Feb 5th, 12th, 19th , 26th) 1. Distribution of pre-packed food (contains: 1 sandwich, 1 box of veg rice, fruit, juice and energy bar) near Northern Blvd., Flushing.  (This seva will continue every Saturday on a small scale as of now with the help of two dedicated Sai sisters and as we have more resources will extend the service as per the need) - We are looking for helping hands to transport and distribute the packed boxes for this seva).

SYJCC sandwiches to be delivered this Saturday Feb 5th  2. Canned food distribution at Feed My Sheep Church in Jericho (Canned food to be received by Feb 5th  and Feb12th) (Please contact sister Vijeya Iyer at (646)479-9195 before you get canned food, as, every month the requirement of canned items changes and we have to supply the items requested by the food pantry). Feb 19th & 26th : (3rd & 4th Saturday of the month)

Bowery Food Seva: Bowery Food Service (Sandwiches)A separate email will be sent with details of contributions by devotees in 4th & 5th week of the month

Find out more about our service offerings here