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 –
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.
“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
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.
Bowery food service for Homeless: Every Saturday of the month
1. Every Saturday, we cook and serve fresh hot meals (Salad, Pasta, Bean rice, Bread, bananas etc.) Around 200 homeless people get hot lunch every Saturday rain or shine in Bowery, Manhattan.
2. We also provide fresh hot food at another location – La Jornada Food Pantry in Woodside, Queens for underprivileged sections of the society.
Canned food distribution at Feed My Sheep Church in Jericho (Canned food to be received by 5th and 12th of every month) (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).
Colar Hospital Service: Last Saturday of Every month (From 2 – 5 pm):
Every last Saturday of the month, we visit Colar Hospital and celebrate birthdays of the patients in the current month, distribute Birthday cards, sing carols for the patients and entertain them.
Ronald McDonald House of Charities Brunch prep Service: Once Every month (From 9 – 12 pm):
We prepare lunch once every month (Dates are determined depending on schedules available and announced in regular center meetings and emails). We prepare brunch for the Cancer patient kid’s families that are housed at Ronald McDonald House of charities. We also donate the necessary nonperishable items for the kids at the facility.
For further information or to get involved please contact our Service Coordinator Dr. Jay at (516-580-5145 or the President, Tanuja at (646)912-0107 and we would be happy to provide further information.
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