Prasanthi Nilayam - [ Gude Lines ]

[Guest guest]

SOURCE : http://www.srisathyasai.org.in/pages/prasanti/Guidline.htm

 

Principal Guidlines and Code of Conduct at Prasanthi Nilayam

" The restrictions, rules and self controls are the royal road leading to the

goal of self-realisation. They are not just to bind you, to limit or control

you. Do not fret against the rules and regulations which the Organisation

imposes on you; they are laid down for your own good. Regulation is the very

essence of creation. The oceans observe their limits and bounds. The human body

has to maintain its warmth at 37 degree Celsius in order to be healthy, and the

heart has to beat at a definite number of times a minute."

-- Baba

To help devotees in their Sadhana (spiritual efforts) for developing Divine Love

and for realising their inherent Divinity, certain guidelines and code of

conduct have been laid down for devotees as part of the discipline necessary

for the purpose, so that during their stay in the Ashram, they may realise and

use the nearness of Bhagawan Baba for furthering their progress in their

Sadhana.

Please maintain silence and keep children under control.

Loud singing of Bhajans by groups or individuals is not permitted in the open or

in residential quarters.

Do not play transistors/tape recorders in the residences in such a manner as

would cause disturbance to others.

Dress in a clean, modest and sober manner.

Devote your time to spiritual activities and your own Sadhana.

Smoking, gambling, consumption of alcoholic beverages, non-vegetarian food

(including eggs) and drugs are strictly forbidden in the Ashram.

Ladies and Gents are not expected to mix and visit each others rooms/halls.

Do not allow any stranger to visit your room/hall and do not admit others to

live there, including the verandah, unless permission has been obtained from

the office. Persons staying outside the Ashram are not allowed in any room/hall

without authorisation.

Please keep the room/hall clean. Cooking therein is not permitted.

Kindly use minimum of electricity and water. Close the taps and switch off

lights/fans before leaving.

Use of appliances like electric stove and heater is not permitted.

Please see that no lighted candle or scented sticks are left inside while locking the room.

Security of your personal belongings is your responsibility. Bolt the door from

inside when sleeping in the room. If you are the last person leaving, always

lock the door when you go out.

Please do not try to open any locked portion of any room.

When you vacate the room/hall, please leave it clean and do not hand over the

key to any other person for staying there. Always return the key to the

Accommodation Office.

Do not dry clothes in Verandah or in other common places.

Put off all lights by 9-00 P.M. Please do not move after 'Lights-off' time.

Do not pay any attention to those who claim close association with Bhagawan, or

to have inner messages or special blessings of Bhagawan Baba.

Do not associate with strangers and encourage them to develop friendship with

you by exchanging addresses, etc.

You are not required to pay money to anyone anywhere in the Ashram except for

the services like accommodation, food, etc. Beware of cheats and persons

collecting funds.

Please note that donations by foreigners for any purpose, either in cash or in

kind, either to individuals or to Organisations (except to specific authorised

bodies, such as the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Sri Sathya Sai Medical Trust,

Prasanthi Nilayam), are not permitted under the law of the land.

Care should be taken to preserve the cleanliness of the Ashram. Spitting and

other unclean habits must be avoided.

Taking photos inside Prasanthi Nilayam is prohibited. Please do not bring

cameras, tape recorders, transistors, etc., to the Mandir.

Do not rush forward to fall at Bhagawan's Feet and please do not move around and

make noise until Darshan is over.

The visitors are requested to make use of the Canteen where food is prepared

hygienically by the devotees for the devotees.

The visitors are also requested to utilise the services of only the authorised

porters, washermen, servants, etc., and to pay only the prescribed charges.

The rooms (flats) in Prasanthi Nilayam are not owned by any individual.

The office reserves the right to allot/deny accommodation to any visitor or

visitors and to ask any occupant of any room/hall to vacate without assigning

any reason whatsoever.