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It give us great pleasure to launch the first

Region 1 Youth e-magazine and website entitled "Divine Whispers". These "Divine Whispers..." are just that, Whispers from the Divine to His

beloved Youth. Over the many weeks and months, the Editorial team have worked

tirelessly, to bring you this special e-magazine. We are very fortunate in Region 1 as we have a

gold mine of young talent. We are truly indebted to our Regional elders for giving us

their continual support and guidance in reaching new heights of leadership and character

development.

The goal and mission of this Youth e-magazine is to reach out to all our fellow Youth in

Region 1. Devotion to God, Service to Mankind and Character Development are the goals of this labour of love, as Swami has said that "Youth

alone can transform Youth."

At the 1st World Youth Conference Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba promised that,

"...I will do everything possible for the betterment of the young, for Youth are the

Golden Age." Therefore for refining society, Swami has chosen the Youth as his instruments

and ambassadors to take His sacred mission forward and to all corners of the globe. Youths carry Swami's hopes and aspirations for

the future. Indeed the future of the world rests upon the shoulders of our Youth and its

happiness in their hands.

I hope you enjoy these Divine Whispers; Whispers of Love, Whispers of

Reflection and Whispers of Guidance.

Divine Whispers Team

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7. Spiritual Download

8. Regional Youth Report 9. Media Lounge

10. Chill-out Zone

11. SportSportSportSport

“There are two kinds of study: Inward looking and outward looking. The stuff that you learn by rote and disgorge into your answer paper is the outward looking study. On the other hand, taking your studies into your heart, feeling its fullness and experiencing its bliss is the inward looking study. These have been differentiated by the terms: Education and "Educare". Your aim should be for acquiring "Educare" and not mere education.” - Baba

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Youth are NOT

Tomorrows Leaders… !!!!

Swami gave me the opportunity to work with youth over the last fifteen to sixteen years. Children who were seven, eight years of age during the time I became an active worker at Merton, are now grown into Young Adults/ Youth. Most of them are highly qualified with various expertises behind their names. Several of them are still very active in Sai Seva. Efforts of parents who spent their precious time to bring-up these children in Sai environment is now paying up. In Region 1, we now have nearly 70 active youth who are working with different projects. Spiritual, IT, Medical, Audio, Filming, and other professional knowledge are brought to a juncture through the efforts of these youngsters. It is about time these youngsters lead the Sai Organisation. They are not tomorrow’s leaders; they are today’s

leaders. If we are to ensure that there is continuity in the Sai Activities globally, then today’s organisation Heads must think seriously of handing over responsibilities to our youngsters today.

Tomorrow will be too late. I was able to experience the actual meaning of these words through the efforts of our Youth. When I plan projects my first concern used to be - Finance. Where do I get the money from for the project delivery? Do we need to employ any professional experts to

complement the scope of work? Do we need money for expenses etc? Recent experiences have shown that we have resources and expertise in every discipline from the youth team. Technologically and professionally, we are well ahead of other Voluntary Service Organisations. Recent projects have given me the strength to make decisions without making finance as the core element. Although finance is an essential element, our Youth have made me realise that any project with the right team and motivation will automatically bring all the essential elements necessary for completion in time. This unique condition is only possible in an environment of Love and Respect. Now when I plan projects, I do not worry about Finance. I confidently say, “Yes” to projects as we have a core Youth/Adult team who are positive contributors towards effective planning who always will make suggestions activate. Swami has given the Region, the right team of regional wing convenors, a strong youth team and some very supportive chairpersons. Together we always make successful decisions. Currently there are several youth projects in Region 1 co-ordinated by the youth. Internal or external projects are managed with high technical integrity. Adult integration is seen as experience sharing. Youth technological knowledge with adult experience is making some technical projects very successful. Sometimes better than the similar scope of work in business environment where several times more financial support was involved. The main motivators seem to be love and respect between adults and youth - results

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The Main Characteristics of Devotees

1. Hating none2.To be loving and kind to

all3. Free of attachment and sense of

"Mine"4. Undisturbed in pain and pleasure

5. Forgiving6. Always content

7. Constant in contemplation8. Ever self controlled

9. Of firm resolve10. With mind and intellect

fixed on "Me"11. Not disturbing others

12. Not disturbed by others13. Not jumping in ecstasy

in wordly joys14. Physically clean and

mentally pure15. Free from desires

and worries16. Loving equally those who

injure, and those who help17. Mostly silent

18. Content with whateveris available

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of Sathya Sai Education. Values embedded into these youngsters through the programme are now resulting into action. Therefore, my personal belief is that Youth must be made Leaders of Centres/ Groups now. Regions must promote active Youth to take over. Traditional Chairpersons and other Family titleholders must respectfully nominate youngsters to take over responsibilities in Sai Centres. Youth must lead today. Tomorrow is too late. Sai Ram. By Siva Sivanathan – Region 1 Chairperson

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Thank you Lord for dirty hands that touch my stove and fridge; for sticky little fingers that try to build a bridge. For careless hands that go astray In search of something new; for hands to hold and show the way as mothers often do. For precious little hands in which great faith so abounds; For silly little hands that reach to touch a mother's frown. And thank you for your guiding hand that leads me to the light; that lifts me when I stumble and points me to the right. As little hands reach out to me to show them what to do, I'm steadied, reassured and loved as I reach up to You. By Judith Peitsch

“Sathya is what I teach; Dharma is the way I live; Shanti is the mark of My personality; Prema is my very Nature. “ - Baba ”

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This section features creative and inspirational writings by the youth of London, Region 1.

LLLLiving in a world full of jealousy, turmoil and hate I Smile, because I know that Swami’s standing by my side. When people lie, deceit or try to hurt me, I sometimes stand agape but, I Smile, because I know that Swami’s standing by my side. When obstacles come like torrents of rain, When there seem to be no solutions, No cures for my pain, I Smile, because I know that Swami’s standing by my side. BBBBut when I’m surrounded by negativity twenty – four hours each day Arguments, cursing, people who have gone astray And entangled in worldly issues which I’m forced to abide, Then it becomes difficult to concentrate or even to smile, And I forget that Swami’s standing by my side. SSSSo there I was at my lowest and ready to give in

When suddenly! My mind had gone blank! I was unable to think. FFFForgetting where I was and who I am A melodious tune began playing in my heart, ‘Don’t Quit! Remember, Swami’s standing by your side, I am with you all of the way’. WWWWith those words I wept in shame, For I forgot the power of Bhagawan Due to things that were mundane. BBBBut sure enough with those sweet words I was energized! My Faith in Swami was restored and retained, So gritting my teeth I raised my head and started again. NNNNow I am ready to climb any mountain To jump any hurdle that should stand in my way Of obtaining Moksha, For that alone I pray And I Smile, because I know that Swami’s standing by my side. Written by Anuradha Boodram (Tooting Sai Centre)

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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth was born in London on April 21 1926, the first child of the Duke and Duchess of York, (subsequently King George VI and Queen Elizabeth). This was also the same Year our beloved Bhagavan who was born to Parents of Eshwarama and Peda Venkapa Raju.

Five weeks later, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth was christened in the chapel of Buckingham Palace and was named Elizabeth Alexandra Mary. Her Majesty's coronation took place in Westminster Abbey on June 2, 1953 after the death of her father.

Princess Elizabeth had her early education at home. After her father succeeded to the throne in 1936, she became heiress presumptive, and her

studies were extended to include lessons on constitutional history and law.

At a very young age, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s public engagements grew in number and frequency. This was also a main factor for Swami, as soon as he was manifesting his leelas of love, comfort and kindness towards people, the demand for Him to attend public engagements increased.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has proved to be highly adaptable and able monarch. Her reign has overseen great change in Britain and the world as a whole. Britain has surrendered its empire and granted independence to the countries it once ruled.

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“Students! You are young and have a long way to go. Society is like a train and all elders are bound to get down soon, but you have yet to travel a long way. So, keep your 'compartment' clean and have a comfortable journey. Keep your goal in mind and be the recipients of Divine grace.”

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ago, Bhagwan Baba life. At first, it was me to conceptualise as my God in human ly, after reading many t Baba written by Sai grew to understand God could exist in a . Secondly, and most

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brings man closer to God. I was inspired to begin selfless service by quotes such as, “First you must grapple with the fact that duty is God and start doing your duty.” (Baba) Through the Sai organisation, I began getting involved in seva projects, which I thoroughly enjoyed, and still to today. Before I knew it, Swami had transformed and improved my life a hundred fold. I found my self-confidence soar to new heights, my ambition to accomplish tasks greater than ever before. It was as if Swami had upgraded my engine. After four years of being a Sai devotee, Swami graciously gave me the opportunity to visit him in 1999 for the first time. Words cannot express what I felt when I first saw Swami during Dharshan. For the first time in my life, I had seen God in human form. I was amazed. When Swami looked into my eyes, I felt him look straight through me. My soul felt that it had found its creator, its home. What bliss. This, I feel, is when my life really began. Within the first week after my return to London, through Swami’s grace, I began a new job earning more than ever before. Moreover, my supervisor was also a Sai devotee, and I enjoyed my work. From here on, both my career and academic development has improved. Both are due to Swami’s grace. Swami has showed me that, “Work is Worship.” (Baba). It is a sheer joy to know that because of Swami, I feel like a new person who has more to offer to society. I am a much calmer, focused, confident, ambitious and content person than six years ago. Swami’s one-to-one’s with me have been a gift to me. I count my blessings more so than ever before, and thank God for all he has done. Thank you and Sai Ram. Pepe Ghumra – Brixton Sai Centre

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Anu Boodram, Spiritual Anu Boodram, Spiritual Anu Boodram, Spiritual Anu Boodram, Spiritual Convenor for Tooting Sai Convenor for Tooting Sai Convenor for Tooting Sai Convenor for Tooting Sai Center, interviewed Shitu Center, interviewed Shitu Center, interviewed Shitu Center, interviewed Shitu Chudasama the Youth Chudasama the Youth Chudasama the Youth Chudasama the Youth CoCoCoCo----ordinator for Region 1.ordinator for Region 1.ordinator for Region 1.ordinator for Region 1. Q: What do you do? A: Economic Analyst for Morgan Stanley Q. What is your favourite Food? A: Italian. I could eat Pasta all day! Q: What is your most valued possession? A: My Love for Swami Q: What is your weakness? A: Food...glorious food Q: Swami says to us that we should choose our friends and not just drift into associations. From your own experiences what sought of choices have you made to enable you to select your friends wisely?

A: Once in an interview Swami asked me “who is your best friend?” to which I replied “You and only You” he proceeded to tell us all that that God should be your Best Friend. He gave one of his analogies, “In a dessert there is a tank filled with water, animals from far and wide come to drink water. However when there is no water in the tank, no animals come. Likewise, when you have money, name and fame, people will want to associate themselves with you so that they can get something from you, when you are down on your luck, no one wants to know you. God is our true friend who sticks by us through thick and thin.” Q: What is your most valued asset? A: My Heart Q. Apart from Swami and your family, who would you must like to be on a desert island with and why? A: Anil Kumar, so that I can hear stories of Swami all day long. Q: What is your favourite type of music? A: Industrial house and techno….! Q: Have you ever at any time thought that a person’s company was not right for you? If so, how did you respond to that person without running the risk of portraying an ‘I am holier than thou’ attitude? A: It is very important the type of friends we keep. Swami says, “You can tell a person’s character by the friends he has, therefore, we should always have good friends.” If you have friends that are not good and have bad habits, you should try to help them whenever you can, because God has obviously brought them into

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your life for a reason. Also you might learn something valuable from the experience. You must make sure that you do not pick up their bad habits, I try and remember at all times that Swami is within everyone, therefore we should be loving and kind all the time. If they do not want your help then you should politely distance yourself off from them, but keep sending them your Love. Love is the greatest force in the world and can transform and melt the hardest of hearts. Q: What is the funniest thing Swami has said to you? A: I was 15 and Swami kept asking "Where is your Wife?" Q: Favourite place? A: My head on Swami's feet! Q: The tongue has a very special place in the management of our spiritual life. It can be sacred when it chants the name of the Lord but it can also be profoundly profane, indulging in backbiting, character assassination, selfish and angry speech, insults, lies and falsehood. You Shitubhai, as the Regional Youth Co-ordinator has come to be known by all as a person who’s always able to maintain his calm and composition in whatever situation you maybe in. Even at stressful times, your

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speech has never provoked agitation in others. This is a quality that is lacking in many of our leaders today. How do you do it? A: Gosh ! I am honoured you think so. As Swami’s Youth we should always be careful of our thoughts, words and deeds, as we should be setting an example for others to follow. We are Swami’s ambassadors and our actions will portray Swami’s name in the world. I try and see the good in all, sometimes it is difficult but I pray hard to Swami that he gives me the patience, love and understanding to work with difficult people. We should remember that none of us are perfect, we all make mistakes and we all belong to one Sai Family. Thank you Shitubhai for the taking the time to answer these questions.

"As the science is progressing, ignorance is also increasing. Truly speaking, science has not matured. It has become senseless. All the troubles and miseries in the modern world have their origin in the so-called development of science and technology. It is not technology but 'tricknology'. Do not become a slave to such technology. Uphold truth and righteousness. Cultivate love and experience divinity." - Baba

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“All living beings exist because of food. ccording to the scriptures (Sastras), food is f three kinds - Sathvik (promoting peace nd harmony), Rajasik (promoting passions nd emotions, activities and adventures), and amasik (promoting sloth and dullness). One as to choose one's food with discrimination nd control and limit its intake. Then, food ill be health-giving medicine. If, on the ther hand, food is consumed

ndiscriminately and beyond limit, it roduces illness and causes grief and pain. It ssumed a fearful role.

his fact is made clear in the Vedas by the robe into the word 'Anna'. The word Anna as as its root, Ad, which means 'eating'. That hich is eaten by living beings and at the

ame time, it eats the person who eats: food s both beneficent and maleficent.

he Rshis (sages) Atharva and Agniras who isualised the manthras of this Veda have ecognised this twin nature of both God and reation. They appear mild and terrible, in ccordance with the credentials of the xperiencer. But, in total effect and in a eeper sense, these manthras are intended

o reveal the Atma and promote the peace nd prosperity of humanity.”

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MainMainMainMain ---- Fragrant Thai green vegetable curry: serves 4 Ingredients 1. Selection of your vegetables i.e. onions, peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, courgettes, 2. 1 x 400ml tin of coconut milk 3. 1 handful of chopped pistachio nuts 4. Green curry paste:

a. 6 spring onions washed and trimmed b. 4-6 medium chillies, deseeded (optional), and finely c. chopped d. 2 cloves of garlic finely chopped e. 1 tablespoon fresh root ginger, peeled and finely chopped f. 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, pounded or crushed g. ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper h. Maldon sea salt to taste i. half a handful of lime leaves, torn j. 2 lemon grass stalks, trimmed back and finely chopped k. 2 good handfuls of fresh basil on the stalk l. 3 good handfuls of fresh coriander on the stalk m. 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil n. zest and juice of 4 limes

Starter Starter Starter Starter ---- Roasted asparagus with cherry tomatoes, black olives and basil: serves 4 Ingredients 1. 680-900g/1½-2lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and peeled if necessary 2. 1 good handful of black olives 3. 20 cherry tomatoes 4. 3 tablespoons olive oil 5. 1 clove garlic, sliced 6. 1 good handful of fresh basil 7. Salt and freshly ground pepper 8. small pinch of dried of dried chilli, crumpled

Method 1. Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl and then place in a hot pan or roasting try. 2. Cooking in a preheated oven at 225C/425F/gas 7 for about 10-12 minutes, turning 2-3 times.

Serve.

Method 1. Put all the green curry paste ingredients in

a food processor and liquidize into a smooth green paste.

2. Marinate the mixed vegetables in a little paste for 30 minutes.

3. Add a little oil and place vegetables into a hot casserole-type pan or wok.

4. Fry for 4 minutes, then add the rest of the marinade – it will sizzle.

Stir in the coconut milk, bring to the boil and simmer gently for 8 minutes until the vegetables are cooked. Sprinkle the pistachios and some coriander leaves and serve with steamed rice or noodles.

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Mixed Fruit: serves 2 Ingredients

1. 1 banana 2. 2-3 large handfuls of your chosen fruit 3. 1 pint ice (approx) 4. 285ml/½ pint single

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1. Place the banana and chosen fruit into a liquidizer & blend for 30 seconds. 2. Add ice and cream. Pulse on and off a couple of times to break up the ice. Liquidize to a semi-milkshake consistency. 3. Serve

“I want you to be leaders to protect the world. Leaders like lions - self-reliant, courageous, majestic, and just. The lion is the king of animals, and I want you to

be king among men.” (Baba)

Students! He who condemns himself day and night as petty and weak can never accomplish anything. He who thinks that he is luckless and low thereby becomes luckless and low. Instead, when you cultivate the awareness that you are a spark of God, that you have as your reality Divinity Itself, you can become really Divine, and you can have command over all powers. "As you feel, so you become" (Yad bhaavam, thad bhavathi). It is how you feel that matters most. That is the basis for all that you are. Have faith in the Atma, the Self. This is a must for man. In its absence, man is being reduced to a monster, revelling in vice and wickedness. Your forefathers achieved prosperity, peace and joy and succeeded in attaining their goals through that faith alone. When people lose that faith, they are certain to fall. For that faith is the very breath of life. When there is no breath, man becomes a corpse (Savam). With the breath of that faith, he becomes Divine (Sivam), the same as Siva Himself. Faith in the Self is the expression of the Siva Principle in man; that faith can endow man with all forms of power and render him full and complete (Poorna.) For the Atma, by its very nature, is self-sufficient and full. No other Sadhana is needed to realise that state.

Purity too is our nature; self-sufficiency (Paripoornathaa) is also the nature of the self. Impurity and insufficiency are alien to man. Students should not ignore or forget this fact. Real education must arouse this faith and infuse the awareness of this fullness in every activity. This is the essential aim, the core of the right type of education. There is one other truth that we have to keep in mind, more than every other. For Bharathiyas, religion means experience, nothing less. Our position is that no achievement is worthwhile unless one earns it by one's own efforts. Everything valuable must be cultivated by oneself. Divine Grace awaits individual striving and sadhana. The doctrines and directives of religion have to be assimilated by means of actual experience. It is not enough if one learns to repeat them parrot-like. The Truth has to be identified; this is the very first step. The sooner we understand the Truth the sooner will religious conflicts and credal dissensions disappear. The Paraath-para (Beyond the Beyond), the Omniself, is nearer than the nearest; other entities are all, though near, really far away. Become aware of this fact. Then alone can the knots in which the heart is entangled be loosened. http://www.askbaba.net/vidyavahini/vidya52.html

- Baba, Vidyavahini, pg.51

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“Embodiments of Love! Young men and women! Future citizens of the world! When one's wealth is lost, it can be acquired again. If one friend is lost, another can be got. If the wife passes one can marry again. If land is lost, it can be acquired again. But if time is lost it cannot be got back. In this vast cosmos and among the myriad species, man is the highest and noblest being. He is sublime. He is full of good traits. If a man loses these attributes of humanness, they cannot be easily regained.”

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MMUNICAMMUNICAMMUNICAMMUNICATION PLATFORM: TION PLATFORM: TION PLATFORM: TION PLATFORM: The uth in the Region have worked very closely th the Information Convenor to create a eb based communication platform for all of r Regional Office Bearers. This has received de acclaim from many people and has ped the organisation and dissemination of ormation within our Region.

ZAMBIA PROJECT: ZAMBIA PROJECT: ZAMBIA PROJECT: ZAMBIA PROJECT: A delegationand adults went to the Sathya Sai School in Zambia to train the teachers in IT – Microsoft office and hardware technology. They took along with them various PC’s and IT equipment donated by devotees. Tmany things from fixing PC’s andtraining teachers, creating power ppresentations and demonstrating tmail and the internet. YOUTH DELEGATION TO PRYOUTH DELEGATION TO PRYOUTH DELEGATION TO PRYOUTH DELEGATION TO PR10 Youth went to Prashanti, of wfrom Region 1. They went to unfor the 7th World Conference. 2222ndndndnd WORLD YOUTH CON WORLD YOUTH CON WORLD YOUTH CON WORLD YOUTH CONTwo delegates represented RegionWorld Youth Conference at Praswere among the lucky ones to rep5 and perform a sketch in front of IT WORKSHOPS: IT WORKSHOPS: IT WORKSHOPS: IT WORKSHOPS: Youth are workshops and training in Centrand children on a weekly basis. COMPUTOR MANUALCOMPUTOR MANUALCOMPUTOR MANUALCOMPUTOR MANUAL: A Youformed to produce an technology-training manual to bCentres. This has been completeuse by some of the Centres and de YOUNG ADULTS PROGRAMYOUNG ADULTS PROGRAMYOUNG ADULTS PROGRAMYOUNG ADULTS PROGRAMYouth from many Centres got tog2000 for the first YAP session. The

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was excellent and I am pleased to report that over 80% were new Youth who had either left their centres or who had stayed away from the Organisation. The YAP session is held initially once a month at Rutlish School. The second workshop was on Bhajan training, CV writing and Interview techniques. SATHYA SAI OPEN DAY: SATHYA SAI OPEN DAY: SATHYA SAI OPEN DAY: SATHYA SAI OPEN DAY: An open day was organised in July for Youth who had either left the Organisation or who were interested in joining the Sathya Sai Youth Wing. Old SSE children were contacted who were now between 16-35. The attendance was excellent. As a result, many of them have pledged to join their centre Youth Wing once again. We will be repeating this event later on this year.

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AWARD: AWARD: AWARD: AWARD: A Youth initiative was launched on 23rd November 1999. The objective of this

Award Scheme was to encourage and inspire Leadership, Character & Dedication in all Region 1 Youth. The aim is to produce outstanding young people who will play a significant role in the Sathya Sai Organisation. The Award was given to a number of Youth from our Region. The youth who received the award had demonstrated excellence in one of the following areas: Spirituality, Service, Education, Community Work and Leadership.

YOUTH IN ACTION & MUSIC YOUTH IN ACTION & MUSIC YOUTH IN ACTION & MUSIC YOUTH IN ACTION & MUSIC SATSUNGS: SATSUNGS: SATSUNGS: SATSUNGS: These satsung were organised by the Youth and have become extremely popular. This has been an excellent catalyst in promoting Youth awareness and getting more Youth and their parents involved in Regional Sai projects. The Mayor who was present at the last Satsung was extremely impressed by our Sai Youth and has approached us to get involved in other Youth community projects within the Borough.

SATHYA SAI SPORTS CLUB: SATHYA SAI SPORTS CLUB: SATHYA SAI SPORTS CLUB: SATHYA SAI SPORTS CLUB: Last year saw the successful launch of the Sathya Sai Sports Club. This initiative was taken so as to bridge the gulf between Group 3 SSE and the Youth wing. A Football match was organised in May. This activity was extremely popular with Group 3 and Youth integration working extremely well. We now hope to organise a bowling and cricket event during the summer months. EXHIBITION: “The Glory of Great BEXHIBITION: “The Glory of Great BEXHIBITION: “The Glory of Great BEXHIBITION: “The Glory of Great Britain”: ritain”: ritain”: ritain”: Many of the Centre/Group Youth Convenors of Region 1 joined forces to help create a small fraction of this National UK Youth exhibition. A project Co-ordinator was appointed to look after Region 1’s exhibits and liase with all the Youth convenors. The work submitted from Region 1 was as follows: • John MajorJohn MajorJohn MajorJohn Major • Margaret ThatcherMargaret ThatcherMargaret ThatcherMargaret Thatcher • Cutty SarkCutty SarkCutty SarkCutty Sark • Charlie ChaplinCharlie ChaplinCharlie ChaplinCharlie Chaplin • Union JackUnion JackUnion JackUnion Jack • London marathonLondon marathonLondon marathonLondon marathon • Southwark CathedralSouthwark CathedralSouthwark CathedralSouthwark Cathedral ITV YEAR OF PROMISE: ITV YEAR OF PROMISE: ITV YEAR OF PROMISE: ITV YEAR OF PROMISE: This was successfully launched in May 2000, Region 1 Youth have pledged to carry out free I.T and tutorial workshops and tuition to children, adults and youth in the local community. This project also coincides with the pledge made to Bhagavan at the 2nd World Youth Conference in Prashanti. SPORT’S DAY: SPORT’S DAY: SPORT’S DAY: SPORT’S DAY: The Youth in conjunction with the Regional SSE Co-ordinator organised the regional annual Sathya Sai Sport’s Day in July 2000. The Youth organised everything from activities, looking after the children, preparing the venue, food, inviting the Mayor and prizes. VISIT OF BROTHER VICTORVISIT OF BROTHER VICTORVISIT OF BROTHER VICTORVISIT OF BROTHER VICTOR KANU: KANU: KANU: KANU: The Youth were asked by the Region 1 Chair to organise the visit of Victor Kanu to Region 1. A steering Committee was set up and the Youth took charge of the PA, food and stage shows.

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SAI INTERFAITH: SAI INTERFAITH: SAI INTERFAITH: SAI INTERFAITH: Region 1 Youth continue to carry out service and provide stage shows at the Sathya Sai Interfaith Programmes. YOUTH AND REGIONAL TEAM YOUTH AND REGIONAL TEAM YOUTH AND REGIONAL TEAM YOUTH AND REGIONAL TEAM DINNER: DINNER: DINNER: DINNER: A Vegetarian restaurant was booked and many of the Youth Convenors and active Youth within the Region met for an informal fun evening. New Youth were also invited and the evening was an excellent example of what Swami said at the 2nd World Conference “Youth alone can transform Youth”. REGIONAL DRAMA FESTIVAL HEAT: REGIONAL DRAMA FESTIVAL HEAT: REGIONAL DRAMA FESTIVAL HEAT: REGIONAL DRAMA FESTIVAL HEAT: This took place in Dec 2000. The Regional heat was also combined into an open day for parents and teachers to see what Youth activities took place in the Region. Guests included the Mayor of Merton, a famous artist and Chairman of an Investment Company. The whole event was organised by the Youth. REGIONAL YOUTH STUDY CIRCLE: REGIONAL YOUTH STUDY CIRCLE: REGIONAL YOUTH STUDY CIRCLE: REGIONAL YOUTH STUDY CIRCLE: Our first Regional Youth Study Circle was inaugurated and came about due to the many requests by Youth, who did not have the opportunity to attend Study Circles at their respective Centres. The topic was “Youth are the Golden Age” the Youth discussed ways of taking Swami’s mission into the community

and undertaking other Youth activities.

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DONATION: DONATION: DONATION: DONATION: This was organised by our Medical officer with the help of the Youth wing. I am pleased to say that of all the

donors who came forward most were mainly Youth.

REGIOREGIOREGIOREGIONAL NAVATRI CELEBRANAL NAVATRI CELEBRANAL NAVATRI CELEBRANAL NAVATRI CELEBRA---- TIONS: TIONS: TIONS: TIONS: This was organised by the Spiritual Wing and the Youth. It was a great success with cultural programmes and finishing with Garba. This proved to be an affective way of taking Swami into the community. Kishinbhai also attended. REGIONAL CHRISTMAS SATSUNG: REGIONAL CHRISTMAS SATSUNG: REGIONAL CHRISTMAS SATSUNG: REGIONAL CHRISTMAS SATSUNG: The Youth Wing helped to organise this event along with the Spiritual wing. The programme was well attended with around 300 devotees. Mayors and Councilors were also present. The Youth took a leading role from stage management, performing items, comparing and seva. REGIONAL YOUTH MAGAZINE “Divine REGIONAL YOUTH MAGAZINE “Divine REGIONAL YOUTH MAGAZINE “Divine REGIONAL YOUTH MAGAZINE “Divine WhispersWhispersWhispersWhispers…” This came as a direct request from the Youth. They have come up with our very own Region 1 Youth magazine, filled with Youth issues and updates on activities in Region 1. To compliment the magazine they have also designed a website for “Divine Whispers” that links in with our Communication Platform (C.P). ZAMBIA MEDICAL CAMPZAMBIA MEDICAL CAMPZAMBIA MEDICAL CAMPZAMBIA MEDICAL CAMP: Region 1 Co-ordinated this to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Sathya Sai School in Zambia. Many of the volunteers who attended were youth from Region 1. NATIONAL OFFICE BEARERS NATIONAL OFFICE BEARERS NATIONAL OFFICE BEARERS NATIONAL OFFICE BEARERS CONFERENCE (NOBC)CONFERENCE (NOBC)CONFERENCE (NOBC)CONFERENCE (NOBC): Youth from several centres attended this and helped out at the Conference. REGIONAL OFFICE BEARERS REGIONAL OFFICE BEARERS REGIONAL OFFICE BEARERS REGIONAL OFFICE BEARERS CONFERENCE (ROBC):CONFERENCE (ROBC):CONFERENCE (ROBC):CONFERENCE (ROBC): This was entirely organised by the Youth Wing. The Youth organised the Programme, exhibition, workshops, folders, stage management, alter and other things. This has been an excellent opportunity for us to demonstrate “Unity” within the Youth Wing in our Region.

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God lives in India – Sai Baba Answers all your Questions

! Russy Khursheed Karanjia (b. September 15, 1912), Editor-in-chief

the BLITZ is the doyen of Indian journalism. Starting his career with the Times of ia, he took over as editor of the newly started Sunday Standard in 1937. He zzled the nation with his weekly magazine BLITZ, which made its debut on bruary 1st 1941. Committed to his remorseless exposure of things foul, he came a pioneer in the field of investigative journalism and bust hundreds of andals. He has the unique distinction of having interviewed such a galaxy of rld leaders as Nehru, Khrushchev, Castro, Arafat and the Shah of Iran. He is

thor of a dozen books, including Arab Dawn, Dawn or Darkness, Castro: The rm Over Latin America, The Philosophy of Mr. Nehru and The Mind of Mr. Nehru. traveled all the way to Puttaparthi in September 1976 to investigate the truth and ek answers to all the questions raised by Baba's critics. Karanjia employed his vast rnalistic experience and skill to ask pointed questions to Baba on the issues raised His detractors during no-holds barred, two and a half hour interview - the gest ever granted by Baba to any journalist. And, Baba effectively answered all

ese queries, and many more. Russy came, saw and was conquered. The erview, which forms the core of this book was published as a four partseries in ITZ, and was a comprehensive exploration of Baba's mind, philosophy and hnology. Karanjia calls Baba a scientist of Consciousness. It will be of interest to

e skeptics, as well as His devotees, for all times to come.

7Love God, Love the World – Youth Conference, Prashanti - Nilayam

The Conference's theme was 'The Practice of arma. You see the parade of Nations and opening addresses Indulal Shah who asks "What is Youth" and expounds upon e Eternal Youth and asks for less organisation and more nsformation. Leslie Can speaks about the responsibility of uth. Swami, addressing the Youth, tells them that Time is not be wasted and that no one is using the gifts of God. He horts the Youth to be aware of the company that they keep- know that you are 'the maker of your destiny.'

He dwells upon the debts owed to society and says that gratitude should be expressed by giving selfless service. Amongst the many subjects covered, He asks that one works with the Spirit of Forgiveness and that one should destroy the Ego and work with Goodness in preference to seeking Greatness.The translation, filming and subtitles are excellent on this 90 minute video. This video tape was professionally recorded and edited using commercial equipment. As a result, the videos are some of the best images and sounds of Sathya Sai Baba ever seen.

The Early Years !!!!

A rare and powerful early film containing many historic moments in the Sai Story, and showing Swami at different ages in His life; striding briskly about in His 30s, radiating youth and beauty in His 40s as He

gives discourses. We see the famous Abishek miracle where He produces clouds of vibhuti from a small upturned vase, Swami presiding at the inauguration of the Anantapur College, a remarriage ceremony of Walter and Elsie Cowan (after Swami raised him from the dead in Madras) the housewarming ceremony of Diana Baskin and her fist husband Joel, Swami producing a mala and other holy objects from the Chitravathi sands at night. We hear the Story of Shirdi Sai with scenes of the shrine at Shirdi. We see the dedication of the Dharmakshetra building at Bombay, scenes from the early summer courses, the Birthday celebrations of 1964, a sacred thread ceremony and finally Baba producing two linghams from His throat at Mahashivaratri time in Prasanthi. Four films in one: 1) Advent of the Avatar, 2) The Endless Stream, 3) The Early Years, 4) Darshan (110 minutes)

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“All are expressions of the same God, as

bulbs lit by the same current through

manifold colours and wattage.” -Baba

“Start Early, Drive Slowly, Start Early, Drive Slowly, Start Early, Drive Slowly, Start Early, Drive Slowly, Reach Safely. Reach Safely. Reach Safely. Reach Safely. That is the way to god.”That is the way to god.”That is the way to god.”That is the way to god.”

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Sai Humour “Puttaparthi: When visiting the ashram to see Baba, He tells us that if we leave our ego's behind and come with open hearts, He can fill them with love. He has come to give. So when visiting Puttaparthi we should PUT APART THE I.” - Baba

“Interview: Don't clamor for an

interview. Instead, search for the INNER VIEW.” - Baba

“Peace: People clamour "I want Peace", But they do not let go of I (ego) or Want (desire). I and Want deal with the outside world. Peace is inside, pieces are outside.” - Baba

“You say, "enjoy"; but it is when you "end joy", that you can really enjoy.”

- Baba CCCCan you Spot the 8 an you Spot the 8 an you Spot the 8 an you Spot the 8 differences between differences between differences between differences between these two pictures of these two pictures of these two pictures of these two pictures of Lord Ganesh?Lord Ganesh?Lord Ganesh?Lord Ganesh?

“Patience: Doctors need more patience, not patients.” -Baba “Practice alone makes man perfect.” – Baba

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