World Youth Conference, July 2007, Prashanti Nilayam

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Ideal Sai Youth - Messengers of Sai LoveSri Sathya Sai World Youth Conference, July 2007, Prashanti Nilayam A World Sai Youth Conference will be held in Prashanti Nilayam during the Guru Pournima Celebrations, July 2007. The theme of that conference is "Ideal Sai Youth - Messengers of Sai Love". World Youth Conference Coordinator's Message to Sai Youth With the Divine blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, an International Sri Sathya Sai World Youth Conference will take place, in the Divine presence, during the festival of Gurupoornima. The theme and structure of the Conference blessed by Swami is "Ideal Sai Youth - Messengers of Sai Love". The core themes underpinning the

Sri Sathya Sai World Youth Conference will centre upon Swami?s guidance to the Youth and Spiritual Transformation. These are the fundamental questions and ideologies that our Sai Youth across the world, have desired to dive deep into. You may download and read the Coordinator's pre-conference message in full. Download this document. Sadhana Program Based on the input from Sai youth and leaders of the International Sai Organization, the Planning Committee of the Sri Sathya Sai World Youth Conference, 2007 presents this Sadhana (spiritual practices) program for the youth as an offering to our Beloved Swami. We urge

every Sai youth, even if they are not participating in the conference, to practice this program. Let us all offer the fruits of our efforts, with humility and love, at the Divine Lotus Feet of our Beloved Swami. The Sadhana program consists of nine spiritual activities to be undertaken by Sai youth. Each action is a form of spiritual discipline and together they enable a singular focus on the Divine. Spiritual Discipline 1—Practice Namasmarana - Chanting of The Lord's Name Spiritual Discipline 2—Read Swami's Discourses/Books Daily and Conduct Weekly Youth Study Circles Spiritual Discipline 3—Engage in Selfless Service Activity as a Group Spiritual Discipline 4—Practice of Dietary Discipline Spiritual Discipline 5—Learn to Speak Softly and Speak

Less Spiritual Discipline 6—Take Active Part in Sai Centres Spiritual Discipline 7—Improve Communication and Interact Respectfully with Parents Spiritual Discipline 8—Practice Ceiling on Desires by not Wasting Food, Money, Energy and Time Spiritual Discipline 9—Practice Daily Meditation and Prayer You may download the Sadhana Plan in full. Each recommended spiritual discipline is amplified in this document. Download the Sadhana Plan Presentation on Sadhana Plan Sai Youth Australia have already put in place a local sadhana plan which is immediately comparable to the

recommended International Sadhana Plan. A Powerpoint Presentation was provided and delivered at the recent Australian Sai Youth Conference in Tatachilla, South Australia (as Adobe PDF document). View the Presentation on the International Sadhana Plan (PDF) (Click image to see or download a larger version) Oh Lord, Take my love and let it flow in Fullness of Devotion to Thee. Oh Lord,

Take my hands and let them work incessantly for Thee. Oh Lord, Take my soul and let it be merged in one with Thee. Oh Lord, Take my mind and thoughts and let them be in tune with Thee. Oh Lord, Take my everything and let me be an instrument to work. Courtesy: http://www.saiaustralia.org.au/ WYC 2007 Theme - IDEAL SAI YOUTH: MESSENGERS OF SAI LOVE WYC Info December 12th, 2006 Dear Young Adults,Sai Greetings to all! Hope this email finds you happy and healthy during theholiday season. The WYC 2007 theme is in, "IDEAL SAI YOUTH: MESSENGERS OFSAI LOVE". While dates are not fully confirmed, Swami has accepted, andblessed the tentative program presented to Him by Dr. Narendra Reddy,suggesting 3 days for the conference. Swami has said on two occassions, thatthe youth conference should be held during "Guru Poornima time". GuruPoornima falls on July 29, 2007. If you plan to attend, please keep the lastweek of July open, and if you will be involved in preparations orpresentations, we suggest you keep the last 2 weeks available. As we plan and prepare for the upcoming conference, let us utilize thisgolden opportunity to strengthen ourselves as a nation, and come together asa unified group of USA 'ideal Sai

youth'! Let us live and breathe Sai'smessage in our daily lives through our personal sadhana, study His teachings & learn ways to practice them, serve Him, together with our brothers andsisters in our local and regional groups, and become messengers of His Love.To create a national Pre-Conference YA program, Planning Teams have beenestablished to develop programs that will serve as guides to all youngadults, at local and regional levels. From study circle topics, to serviceproject ideas, to regional retreat workshops, all activities will focus onthe WYC theme, IDEAL SAI YOUTH: MESSENGERS OF SAI LOVE. Members of thevarious Planning Teams will contact the regions for input and collaborationof ideas and efforts. Also, the national YA website, www.saiyausa.net willbe the authentic source of all

WYC2007 news, and allow for updates of ideasby and for young adults, as we prepare for the conference. If you haven'talready, please register at http://www.saiyausa.netAnd as we eagerly await for more details about WYC 2007, we are fortunatethat Swami has blessed an international youth committee of 10 persons (onefrom each of the 10 int'l zones) to oversee and coordinate for theconference. This committee will be chaired by Shitu Chudasama, UK YouthCoordinator, and one of its members will be Daniel Scovill, representingZone 1 (USA, Canada, West Indies, Israel). Congratulations Daniel for thisblessed opportunity!Registration forms for WYC 2007 will be made available in February of nextyear. If you have any questions about the conference, please contact yourlocal or regional

young adult representatives.Love, Peace & Joy for all!In Sai's Service,Sangeeta LekhiFemale Young Adult RepresentativeUSA Central Council Int'l Sadhana Program: USA Initiatives February 16, 2007 Dear Young Adults, Sai Ram! “Festivals like Shivaratri are intended to make people cultivate auspicious and Godly qualities.” -Shivaratri Discourse, 1992 On this sacred and auspicious Maha Shivaratri Day, let us offer at His Lotus Feet the Sadhana Program proposed by the World Youth Planning Committee, and continue to foster our spiritual progress as USA Sai Young Adults. The Sadhana Program highlights 9 Spiritual Disciplines that have been taken from Swami’s discourses to youth. These disciplines are essential for all

youth to put into practice at this important time in our lives. By practicing the spiritual disciplines, we will join in a spirit of love and harmony with Sai youth worldwide. Here in the US, we want to take the opportunity to develop more unity among the Sai youth, and have designed programs to further practice these spiritual disciplines as a group, by helping one another. The following page contains a brief explanation of the initiatives, linking each activity to various aspects of the 9 Spiritual Disciplines of the International Sadhana Program. At the group level, examples include studying and practicing key disciplines, engaging in workshops, and in service-related activities. At the individual level, suggestions include chanting His name, and participating in on-line study circles of the Prema Vahini. Further details and suggestions are available on under the link Pre-WYC. Our sole purpose is to create a supportive environment for young adults where we can cultivate discipline, devotion and dedication to Sai. Let us now seek guidance from within, and work to apply His teachings and spiritual disciplines with enthusiasm,

and let Him use us as His instrument of Ideal Sai Youth: Messengers of Sai Love! Jai Sai Ram! Sangeeta Lekhi Daniel Scovill Int’l Sadhana Program: 9 Spiritual Disciplines USA Initiatives 1 – Practice Namasmarana - Chanting of The Lord’s Name q Remembering God's name anytime, such as during a commute to work, while preparing a meal, or taking a shower, brings us in the habit of stopping during our busy day to focus on

God. q Chanting as a group during a particular time brings about unity and greater power in His name. 2 – Read Swami’s Discourses/Books and Conduct Weekly Youth Study Circles q For individuals, online study circles will be held on Prema Vahini, the internationally suggested text. q For local YA groups, two study circle templates will be available every month to delve deeper into the five human values that are key to becoming Ideal Sai Youth. During the YA study group sessions, reference will be made to Prema Vahini, and Swami’s discourses given to youth. q For regional meetings, workshops are designed for self-transformation using valuable practical tools. These ‘tools’ from the retreats will be shared to form a national Spiritual Toolkit. 3 – Engage in Selfless Service Activity as a Group q Carrying Sai’s Love Into The Community Through Education – proposed theme for national unity o Young adults can serve within the Sai organization by mentoring & involving SSE Group 3 and Pre-YAs in their activities. o In consultation with SSEHV leadership, groups can serve in their communities through tutoring, mentoring, computer classes, or other on going related activities. o Web based password protected forums are available to share resources, questions, experiences with young adults, related to education-based as well as other service initiatives. q Service Reflections Journal (template). Reflecting and writing after a service project is suggested to deepen our experience during service activities. q A Needs Assessment workshop using case studies is designed to help better understand local community needs and YA group’s strengths

when starting or assessing a service project. It can be administered at the regional level during YA retreats and/or at local group meetings. 4 – Practice of Dietary Discipline Study circles on understanding and practicing healthy living will be available online. 5 – Learn to Speak Softly and Speak Less Topic is discussed in the first study circle format, focused on Sense Control. 6 – Take Active Part in Sai Centers q Each YA local group can initiate communication with its affiliated Sai Center and plan and lead at least one activity (devotion, education, or service), which may be repeated periodically. q Importance of youth leadership is highlighted and discussed in study circle format. 7 – Improve Communication and Interact Respectfully with Parents 8 – Practice Ceiling on Desires by not Wasting Food, Money, Energy and Time Focusing on this topic, workshops can be held at regional young adult retreats, and/or at local group meetings, followed up with practical applications. 9 – Practice Daily Meditation and Prayer q In addition to individual daily meditation and prayer, it is suggested that all local group meetings begin with Swami’s Light Meditation. q An audio file (mp3) and text version of the Light (Jyothi) Meditation exercise is available online. World Youth Conference International Sadhana Program - Feb. 6,2007 Dear Sisters and Brothers, Om Sri Sai Ram! Please find the Sadhana Programme Document for Sri Sathya Sai World Youth Conference 2007 attached. The Sri Sathya Sai World Youth Conference Planning Committee, under the guidance and auspices of the Sri Sathya Sai World Foundation has developed a Sadhana Programme to be

practiced by all Sai Youth leading up to the World Youth Conference in July 2007. Many Sai Youth around the world have requested that the Sri Sathya Sai World Youth Conference be solely focused upon Spiritual transformation and seeking ways to find God within their hearts. They simply are not interested in anything else. Their sole desire is to please Swami by offering him their personal and spiritual transformation. Furthermore, our Sai Youth feel that attending the Sri Sathya Sai World Youth Conference is a spiritual pilgrimage or journey and therefore would like to prepare accordingly. The Sadhana Programme has been devised with 9 Spiritual Disciplines that each youth should follow. It is nothing new. These 9 Spiritual Disciplines have been taken

from Swami's discourses to Youth. I hope you will encourage your youth to actively participate and follow this programme. If we all join together in a spirit of Love and Harmony, it will please Swami very much. That is our only motivation and desire. With the festival of Maha Shivaratri drawing near, what an auspicious occasion to start this Sadhana Programme. With Sai Love Shitu Chudasama, UKWYC - Int'l Planning Team Chair Sri Sathya Sai World Youth Conference July 2007 Sadhana Program for Sai Youth Oh Lord, Take my love and let it flow in Fullness of Devotion to Thee. Oh Lord, Take my hands and let them work incessantly for Thee. Oh Lord, Take my soul and let it be merged in one with Thee. Oh Lord, Take my mind and thoughts and let them be in tune with Thee. Oh Lord, Take my everything and let me be an instrument to work. SUMMARY Based on the input from Sai youth and leaders of the International Sai Organization, the Planning Committee of the Sri Sathya Sai World Youth Conference, 2007 presents this Sadhana (spiritual practices) program for the youth as an offering to our Beloved Swami. We urge every Sai youth, even if they are not participating in the conference, to practice this program. Let us all offer the fruits of our efforts, with humility and love, at the Divine Lotus Feet of our Beloved Swami. The Sadhana program consists of nine spiritual activities to be undertaken by Sai youth. Each action is a form of spiritual discipline and together they enable a singular focus on the Divine. Spiritual Discipline 1 – Practice Namasmarana - Chanting of The Lord’s Name Spiritual Discipline 2 – Read Swami’s Discourses/Books Daily and Conduct Weekly Youth Study Circles Spiritual Discipline 3 – Engage in Selfless Service Activity as a Group Spiritual Discipline 4 – Practice of Dietary Discipline Spiritual Discipline 5 – Learn to Speak Softly and Speak Less Spiritual Discipline 6 – Take Active Part in Sai Centres Spiritual Discipline 7 – Improve Communication and Interact Respectfully

with Parents Spiritual Discipline 8 – Practice Ceiling on Desires by not Wasting Food, Money, Energy and Time Spiritual Discipline 9 – Practice Daily Meditation and Prayer World Youth Conference Sairam Young Adults! It was announced at the September meeting of the USA Central Council that there will be a World Youth Conference held in conjunction with the 2007 celebrations of Guru Poornima. The conference will be held in Prashanti Nilyam for Young Adults worldwide will be the third event of its kind; the first being in 1997 and second, in 1999. This opportunity to come together as a nation of unified young adults and participate in with others from around the world in the presence of Sathya Sai Baba’s physical form should not be missed. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements concerning the theme and event details. This website will be used to post updates and opportunities for all.

Contact your regional young adult representatives or advisors for more information. We look forward to working with you all in preparation for this wonderful opportunity! Sairam, Sangeeta Lekhi Daniel

Scovill YA Representatives to the USA Central Council Sai International Youth Choir February 27th, 2007 Dear Brothers and Sisters, OM SRI SAI RAM! The Sri Sathya Sai World Youth Conference, under the auspices of the Sathya Sai World Foundation, has been blessed by Bhagawan to take place on the 26th to 28th of July 2007. By Bhagawan's infinite grace a Sai International Youth Choir will be formed to mark this historic event. We would like to invite Sai Youth who have an interest and talent for singing or playing instruments to join. We require between 15 to 20 singers and musicians from each Zone, aged 16 to 35 years to take part in this Sai International Youth Choir. The Choir will represent the International aspect of the Sai Youth from around the world focusing upon unity of all cultures and religions. It will be an expression of unconditional love for Swami. We are very fortunate to have leading the Choir Alma Badings who is a professional Musician, Conductor and Violinist. The songs that will be performed will be in four part harmonies. Ladies and gentleman will be both

divided into high and low voices. Sai Youth from all Zones will be further encouraged to contribute their own compositions made up of lively songs containing this spirit and essence univeral Love. Any Sai Youth wishing to submit their own compositions for review should kindly contact the Choir Conductor: Alma Badings. Once these songs have been finalised the music and songs will be put onto the Internet, so that singers may practice before the auditions in Prashanti. Once the auditions are over the rehearsals will commence on 16th July 2007. More detailed information for interested singers and musicians is below [please click on Read More]. With Sai Love, Shitu Chudasama On behalf of the Planning Committee Sri Sathya Sai World Youth Conference Courtesy: http://www.saiyausa.net/