Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation(India), Odisha Annual Report

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2 Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation(India), Odisha Annual Report The best way to love God is to love everyone and to serve everyone. -Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba Offering at the Lotus Feet of Swami

3 AUM SRI SAIRAM ANNUAL REPORT SRI SATHYA SAI SEVA ORGANISATION ODISHA

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5 INDEX Contents Page About Sri Sathya Sai Baba 05 Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation,Odisha 07 Sri Sathya Sai Trust, Odisha 08 From State President 09 From State Trust Convener 10 SSSSO, Odisha in SAI Service 12 41st State Conference 13 Pledge by Office Bearers 15 Zonal Conveners Meet 15 Sai Amrit Bindu & Prem Sanjeevani 16 Sri Sathya Sai Bal-Vikas 17 Sarva Dharma Stupa, Odisha 22 Sathya Sai & Sirdi Sai Bigraha Pratistha 24 Prema Plabana Yatra 25 Akhanda Jyothi Yatra 25 Swachhatwaru Divyatwa-Cleanliness to Godliness 26 Sai Sabujima Plantation drive 27 Animal Care 27 Holistic Health Care 28 Sarve Shantu Niramaya 29 Disaster Management 29 Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Jyothi 30 Vedic Movement in Odisha 31 Sri Sathya Sai Nirmal Jhar 32 Jala Seva Drinking water during summer 33 Parthi Sudha 33 Sri Sathya Sai Sangha Seva(SSSSS) 34 Sampoorna Paribar Satsang 34 Tele-Medicine Center 35 Collage of Important Events 36 Sai Prema Dhara & Nitya Narayan Seva 38 Sri Sathya Sai Books & Publication Trust,Odisha 39 Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini 39 Avatar Divas & 91st Birth Day Celebrations 40 Parthi Yatra Activities of Sri Sathya Sai Trust,Odisha 42 Financial Statements of Trust 43 Sai Odisha Map 44 Page No. 3

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7 ABOUT SRI SATHYA SAI BABA Sri Sathya Sai Baba, a loving God to His devotees and followers, an universal Teacher with a humanitarian outlook has inspired millions of people across the world through His teachings of Truth, Love, Peace, Right Conduct and Non-Violence. His gospel of unconditional love expressed through selfless service to the mankind and society continues to inspire the members of the Sai Organisation and others worldwide to take voluntary initiatives for constructive work. His teachings of universal love and acceptance have found their way into millions of hearts in India and abroad, transcending all boundaries of race and religion. Sri Sathya Sai Baba stresses on the equality of all religions, embracing all faiths as valid ways to truth, peace, love and God. He emphasizes on service to fellow human beings, and, by example, has inspired millions to involve themselves in philanthropic activities. A true Avatar of love and compassion, Swami s divine presence has enlightened the mankind at a time when the world is predated with violence, adharma, hate on the basis of demography, cast, creed & religion. His preaching of love limits no boundary and the billions of His devotees is a testimony of His divine Omni presence. There Is Only One Caste - The Caste Of Humanity. There Is Only One Religion - The Religion Of Love. There Is Only One Language - The Language Of The Heart. There Is Only One God - He Is Omnipresent. -Sri Sathya Sai Baba Page No. 5

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9 SRI SATHYA SAI SEVA ORGANISATION(INDIA), ODISHA Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation is the history of advent of Sri Sathya Sai Avatar and His Divine Love flowing through the Divine Manifestations in all corners of the globe. The main architect and motivator for the formation of any unit of the Organisation is Bhagawan Baba Himself. Sri Sathya Sai Organization is a divine gift to the human civilization that speaks of the teachings and His blessings to the underprivileged across the globe and is a manifestation of the Avatar itself. After the historic announcement of Avatar in October,1940, the seekers flocked to Puttaparthi on pilgrimage. They found fulfillment of their journey experiencing Sai as 'Sarva Devata Swarupam' and transformed themselves into devotees. Their hearts get thrilled at the heart throbbing bhajans rendered by Swami himself. They observed with awe and ecstasy of the activities of seva performed there. The spiritual & divine experience derived through listening to discourses brought in celestial changes in each individual. The devotees carried the holy goodwill of the Swami s godhood and began an environment of love, compassion and the aura at their places by recreating the learning of his holiness. They started initially with Bhajan, Nagar Sankirtan, Narayan Seva and formed Samithis to expand further. Thus in our humble effort of experiencing Sai in our own places and to cultivate nearness with Him by engaging ourselves in activities so dear to Him, an integrated path of sadhana takes birth which we call by the name Sri Sathya Sai Seva organization. The Seva takes every Sai devotees to His proximity and the devotees while engaged in these activities ultimately experience Anandam and the gradual phase of transformation to true Sai devotees. To carry bhajans in a systematic and regular manner Sri Sathya Sai Bhajan Centre was inaugurated for the first time in Prashanthi Nilayam in the Divine presence in March, Sai Bhajan movement gathered momentum in the following years. In 1965 this movement started spreading in Orissa along with other states. The first ever samithi under the name 'Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Seva Samithi was formed in Bombay as a registered body. Upon tremendous success of the Bombay Samithi, other states soon followed suit. In Odisha, the first Seva samithi was formed in March In Jatni Town in the undivided Puri District and thereafter it expanded to other districts of the state. Presently there are 195 Samithis operating in the entire state spearheading the message of the supreme lord & HIS preaching. Sathya Sai Organisation is actively carrying out service activities in the entire state through Bhajan Mandali, Seva group and Samithis of respective districts. In the State of Odisha, we have 35 SAI Districts. Bigger districts like Keonjhar, Baleswar, Bhadrak, Ganjam & Khurda have been divided into two for better coordination and monitoring. There are 201 Samithis and 712 Bhajan Mandalis. Page No. 7

10 SRI SATHYA SAI TRUST, ODISHA The devotees in Odisha believe that the only way to experience His cosmic presence is by rendering selfless service to their less fortunate brothers and sisters through a variety of service activities planned and executed by Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organization (India), Odisha and funded by Sri Sathya Sai Trust, Odisha, a Public Charitable Trust founded by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba in the year 1976 another sign of His infinite compassion for Odisha. Every rupee invested by Sri Sathya Sai Trust, Odisha is an humble offering by thousands of devotees from the State at His Lotus Feet, who taught them the invaluable lesson that, Hands that serve are holier than the lips that pray. The huge Sai Janani building within Unit-III premises, houses a Tele medicine Centre, free allopathic and homeopathy dispensaries, free coaching centre for slum children, Institute of Sri Sathya Sai Education(India), Bombay, East-ern Regional Centre, with class rooms, library, Computer Lab, Dining Hall, 30 bedded hostel and Guest rooms for faculty. The contributions by devotees have found shape in the construction of Sathya Sai Women s College, Bhubaneswar, Sathya Sai School, Unit III, Bhubaneswar, Seventeen other Sathya Sai Schools located in different Districts of Odisha. The eighteen schools run by the State Trust, are academically strong, providing value based quality education to the students. Initiatives have been taken for development of infrastructure. Trust has provided insurance cover of 1 lac each under Sai Surakhya Scheme to the teachers and has to spend enormous amounts to make these schools financially strong. The Trust has opened a vocational training centre within the Sai Janani campus to provide multi skill training to youths from our SSSVIP villages. ORGANISATIONAL SET-UP OF SRI SATHYA SAI SEVA ORGANISATION, ODISHA Sri Sathya Sai Seva Oraganisation has been well structured at National, State & Distict level for carrying out various service activities in line with Mission of SAI. In Odisha the activities are being executed through 200 Samithis and 714 Bhajanmandalis. Page No. 8

11 From State President of Odisha... The Year commemorates the 50th year of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organization, Odisha and as we look back it speaks of its humble beginning in the mid-sixties and gradual growth over the years both in volume and size with 201 Samithis and 712 Bhajan Mandalis and thousands of devotees representing every district in the State. Our Organization is acknowledged in the State as a disciplined organization committed to the teachings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba and playing a significant role in the socio-economic life of the State with an undercurrent of spirituality. The Organization has taken up a broad spectrum of activities, touching every sphere of life, ameliorating the lives of the vast multitude of the poor and downtrodden, which includes Sri Sathya Sai Village Integrated Programme(SSSVIP), Sri Sathya Sai Rural Vocational Training Centre(SSSRVTC), Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Jyothi(SSSVJ), Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini(SSSVV), Sarve Santhu Niramaya (Preventive Health), Sai Prema Dhara(Protein supplement to the under nourished), Sai Sabujima(Mass Plantation Programme), Nithya Anna Prasadam(daily food to the destitute delivered at their door step), Sai Sangha Seva(Two to three devotees in a Samithi contributing to meet the community needs of a village) and a host of similar activities catering to the various needs of the villagers. It is the youth in the Organization who constitute 60% of our total strength who are the vanguards in implementing most of these programmes. The Mahilas(Sisters) in the Organization are a vibrant force dedicated to Bhagawan and his teachings and have a forum named" Sanathani" which promotes art, culture and literature through observance of traditional festivals. It also brings out a literary magazine annually bringing to light the rich literary talent among the sisters. Odisha is the only State in India which has translated the entire Sai literature into regional language, Odia and has the largest circulation of Sanatahan Sarathi and Bal-Vikash in India. The Bal-Vikash in Odisha has a continuous growth with children from all walks of life enrolling themselves in the Bal-Vikash centers. Training programs to the gurus to enrich their teaching abilities, parenting programs for their greater involvement are a regular feature. Odisha has the unique distinction of being the first state in India holding a State Level Mahila Convention, State level Gramin Sports, State level Unity cup cricket match, Maharudram by ladies in Prasanthi, and will be taking a Ratha Yatra from Puri to Parthi. The Sarva Dharma stupa in Bhubaneswar is a monument which will inspire thousands of devotees for generations together to tread the Sai-Way. The White marble idols of Sai in the Sai Janani Prayer Hall at Bhubaneswar make one feel the presence of our Lord. Odisha though underrated as a backward state has the strength of Bhagawans Grace flowing perennially in the hearts of its devotees which promises to produce many more wonders in future. With Swami in our hearts let us march forward to offer at his Lotus Feet a Bhajan Mandali in each block of the state by P Jagannath Prasad Rao State President, SSSSO, Odisha Page No. 9

12 From State Trust Convener, Odisha Sri Sathya Sai Trust, Odisha, with firm belief & faith on Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba and His philosophy of Love All Serve All, carries out many service activities across Odisha. Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Odisha has not only penetrated the rural & backward areas of the state in serving the needy & underprivileged, but also carried Bhagawan s Message all across. Sri Sathya Sai Trust, Odisha supports in every way for such benevolent & noble works being taken up by SSSSO, Odisha. I appeal to all my brothers & sisters to follow the teachings of Swami and enrich the Trust as per their capability to serve the poor & needy of the society. I wish & hope with many innovative & need based service activities, there will be a remarkable socio-economic as well as spiritual transformation in society. Antarjyami Pattnaik Trust Convener Page No. 10

13 Service-The Royal Way to God "Engage yourselves in service activity. Consider social service as service to God. This is the best way to earn God's Love. Love all and serve all. Your entire life will be sanctified thereby." - Sri Sathya Sai Baba Page No. 11

14 SRI SATHYA SAI SEVA ORGANISATION, ODISHA IN SAI SERVICE "The service activities that we undertake are meant to experience unity in the community. It is great mistake if you think that you are serving others. In fact, you should not consider anybody as "other" in this World, for all are embodiments of divinity" -Sri Sathya Sai Baba - Though there are many path-ways to God realization, yet the easiest among them is the path of service - for it is not confined to any boundaries or borders and completely secular in nature thus propagating pure love and compassion. Service essentially is a spontaneous feeling for serving and helping the needy in any form. In other words, service is actually the true character of the human body. The service is rendered in communities across the globe with an underlying concept of the person who serves is the person served. Sri Sathya Sai Baba says, Love All Serve All, Help Ever Hurt Never and The Hands that serve are holier than the lips that pray. Encompassing this Divine concept, the service wing of the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, coordinates internally to help compliment the activities of the spiritual and educational wing as well. The activities conducted include Sri Sathya Sai Village Integrated Programme, Sri Sathya Sai Holistic Health Care, Sri Sathya Sai Integrated Animal Care, Seva during Disasters / Natural calamities, National Narayan Seva etc. All these services are dedicated to His Lotus Feet to reinforce the beliefs of His followers on the master. In the years gone by, the organization never looked back and pursued the mission of Bhagawan with dedication and exemplary commitment. This could be only possible with Swami s infinite Grace and blessings to the people of Orissa. With His holy blessing, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation has presence in impervious wild forest of Dandaka Aranya, rain starved barren land of Kalahandi to coast line and Maoist affected tribal areas. The SAI volunteers have overcome all odds and be there when Swami wants His devotees to be there. Page No. 12

15 41ST STATE CONFERENCE AT KHORDHA A SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE IN THE PROGRESS OF THE ORGANIZATION The year 2017 started with the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organization, Odisha. It was on 22nd January 2017 that the devotees in Odisha had assembled in the small town of Khorda, to attend the 41 st State Conference of the Organization. Though Khorda was a small town, it left no stone unturned to make the celebrations as spectacular as any of the conferences in the past. State Conference in Odisha is a mega event in which every year 1500 to 2000 delegates, from 201 Samithis & 712 Bhajan Mandalis participate to take stock of what the Organization had achieved in the previous year and what new programmes to initiate in the current year. Last year the theme of the 40 th Conference at Cuttack was to develop the Right Attitude whereas this year s focus is on UNITY. To achieve Trikarana Suddhi at the individual level Swami has emphasized on how we should think, speak and act. At the organisation level we devotees must inculcate the feeling of Entrance to the Conference Venue oneness (Ekatva Bhava) and forget our differences, likes and dislikes. 41 st State conference contemplated on the theme: Sangachhadhwam (Act and proceed together), Samobodhwam (Speak in one voice) and Sambomanansi Yanatam (Think alike in one mind). Delegates to the conference were thrilled with the presence of Sri Nimish Pandya, All India President and Sri N. Ramani, National Vice President along with other National Coordinators, and immensely benefited with their insights through different deliberations. The youth of Odisha had a marathon run in the early hours of 22nd heralding the dawn of a Sai Samrajya in Odisha, which started at Jatni, the place known Swami s Altar at Conference Venue for the first Samithi in the state and ended at the venue in Khorda which also finds a place in the annals of history as the place where the brave Paikas waged a battle against the mighty Britishers for the freedom of the nation. The dignitaries and delegates were awe-struck seeing the fierce energy and quick reflexes of the youth performing Paika Dance. Participants in well planned groups brainstormed on different activities of the Organization, sat for long hours to prepare the strategy for the growth of the organization both in volume and size, keeping 2025, the centenary year of the advent in view. During the Conference All India President formally declared the name of one of the important roads in Khorda as Sri Sathya Sai Marg, handed over 108 tri-cycles to physically impaired people and dedicated one 24 hour cool drinking water supply project near the bus-stand, to the public. On the whole Khorda State conference was a significant mile stone in the expansion of the Organization. Page No. 13

16 Marathon by Youths from Jatni Sai Samithi-1 st Regd. Samithi of State in 1967 to Conference Venue(15Kms away) All India President receiving Torch from Youths at Conference Venue Br. Nimish Pandya, AIP addressing Conference Br. Ramani, NVIP addressing Conference Address by Br PJP Rao, State President View of Audience in 41st State Conference at Khordha Br.. Nimish Pandya, AIP giving away 108 Tri-Cycles to physically challenged ones during Conference Inauguration of Drinking Water facility by AIP at Khordha Town Inauguration of Sri Sathya Sai Marg by AIP in Khordha Town Page No. 14

17 PLEDGE BY OFFICE BEARERS & ACTIVE WORKERS All office bearers of the organization including the active workers took pledge to carry out various organisational activities in line with Mission of Bhagawan through which not only the society & needy one get benefited, but also he/she is transformed. "Transforming Self to Transform the World". Office Bearers & Active Workers taking pledge at their respective Samithis & Bhajan Mandalis ZONAL CONVENERS MEET FOR MOTIVATION With the divine blessings the State Organisation, Odisha has successfully carried out Convenors meet across the state in five clusters spread over different regions. These meets were held in April and early May this year and more than 180 Samiti convenors were benefited from these meets. This idea to hold direct interactive sessions with Samiti convenors, conceptualised in the 40 th state conference held at Cuttack in January 2016,where it was felt that the Samiti convenors hold an important position in our Organizational Structure and should possess a positive attitude and better understanding of the activities of the Organisation; in order to take the mission forward in the right direction. These meets were arranged at Bhubaneswar, Bargarh, Bhawanipatna, Balasore and Berhampur. Interaction with Samithi Conveners in Zonal Meets Page No. 15

18 PREMA SANJEEVANI-LIFE SAVING LIQUID LOVE In Odisha Prema Sanjeevani is a household name given by us to our Blood Donation Programme which has the reputation all over the state as the flagship programme of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organization (India) Odisha. This programme has drawn the attention of the State Government as one of the frontline contenders every year in collection of blood. This is amply demonstrated by the fact that for the last consecutive six years we have been felicitated by the State Government for its consistent performance. Odisha being a n eco- nomically backward state people are prone to diseases resulting from deficiency of blood. With the growth of industry and infra-structure taking place by way of construction of roads, buildings, bridges, warehouses, irrigation canals and excavation of mines (Odisha is a state rich in mineral resources), incidence of accidents is always on the rise.. In contrast the availability of blood is a problem due to lack of awareness in public. Moreover blood banks are few and far between for which patients often die for want of blood. Therefore, the existing blood banks are always on the short supply and often fall back on NGOs and other voluntary organizations for collection of blood by conducting blood donation camps. Shortage of blood becomes more acute in the summer months i.e. during April-June, when due to excessive heat people generally reluctant to donate blood. Blood banks run dry and getting blood becomes extremely difficult. To mitigate this problem our organization goes on a massive drive to collect blood in these lean months under the caption Amrita Bindu, meaning Drops of Nectar. Ours is the only Organization which takes up this special drive and the collection in these difficult months has become phenomenal with as much as 6000 units in a matter of three months. Felicitation by Hon ble CM, Odisha Each of our Samithis have a data base of potential donors and donors having rare blood groups. Whenever anyone in need of blood approaches any Samithi, the Sevadal in-charge of blood donation scans the data base and finds out the nearest donor who had given blood some 4 to 6months back and contacts them over phone. All our donors are committed to donate blood immediately on getting the call. Donors with rare groups are advised not to donate their blood in camps but be ready to donate blood when there is an urgent requirement. As we have over the years built up a rapport with the blood bank officials they fully cooperate with us in times of need. Every Samithi is given a target to hold the number of camps in a year which is incorporated in their action plan. These camps are held in a spiritually charged atmosphere inside the prayer hall with Sai Gayatri chanting which constantly ringing in the year of the donor that leads to a divine feeling during the blood donation. People volunteer to donate blood thinking that it is an offering (Naivedyam) to the lord and those who are rejected on grounds of health or lack of blood, lament over their rejection. Thus, the Prema Sanjeevani programme has become a movement with mass participation. Blood as Liquid Love has succeeded in uniting the people irrespective of their caste, creed, religion or language. Glimpses of Blood Donation at various Centers Page No. 16

19 SRI SATHYA SAI BAL-VIKAS, ODISHA Education wing of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, focusing on Bal-Vikas in rural, urban and schools, believes and works towards making not only the class environment but also the home environment conducive to the learning and practising of human values across the State. Sri Sathya Sai Bal Vikas Retreat: The retreat of all DECs and State BV Coordination committee members, Resource persons was organised at a serene atmosphere of Olasuni cave, Kendrapara for two days. Apart from spiritual sadhana, focus was on understanding various activities of BV through participatory approach. Practical demonstration of parents Study circle, parents meet, Dynamic parenting workshop, model BV class etc. were carried out. It was a unique initiative to motivate and inspire BV TEAM Odisha to take the movement ahead with the slogan Let a thousand buds bloom. As an outcome of the retreat, dedicated efforts to revive dormant BV centres, opening of new BV centres and increase in DECs & Members participated in Retreat no. of BV Gurus as well as BV Students have been taken across the state throughout the year. BV Impact Study: A psychological survey of the impact of Sri Sathya Sai BV education on character development in children, guru and family was conducted. The sample comprised of 954 BV boys and girls between the ages of 10 to 16 years, 449 BV Gurus with a 5+ years of teaching experience, 260 Bal Vikas alumni who had graduated from the programme and 919 parents whose children are currently in BV programme. The sample was sent to national level for analysis and a detailed analysis report was published. The study indicates that Sri Sathya Sai BV education does have a very positive impact in the character development of all stakeholders. Walk for Values: Walk for Values was organised in almost all districts of Odisha to appeal to the society for a better world - free from terror, violence, hunger and ignorance -a world where everyone believes in the fatherhood of God and brotherhood of man and lead a life based on the five human values of Truth, Right Conduct, Peace, Love and Non-violence. Holding banners, posters, flags & festoons', BV Students, Gurus, devotees were out on a mission and handed over memorandum titled, Please Promise Us A Better World- An Appeal to Collector, Hon ble Minister etc., as representatives of the society. Page No. 17

20 Publications: BV Souvenir Sai Kalika has been released during the State Conference prepared based on the theme Five elements and its inner relationship with man. This also includes experiences of BV gurus, children, alumni and parents apart from statistical reports and activities photos. Step has been taken to publish newly planned BV syllabus book for group-1 students of Sai Schools named Prema ra Batika. All group-1 stories have been given the form of role-play. Compilation of the same was released as Natya Manjari-Part-I. State President inaugurating SAI-Kalika Cleanliness to Godliness: With the directives from All India President, the cleanliness drive started on 2 nd October and continued upto 20 th October and also beyond that at many places. More than 4000 students participating in this drive cleaned hospitals, bus stands, schools and places of worship campuses. BV Students and students of Sai Schools actively participated in various service projects including distributing cool Drinking water during summer, plantation during rainy season, Rally to create awareness on cleanliness etc. They were encouraged to keep earthen a Bal Vikas movement. BV Students on Cleanliness Drive pots with cool water for birds during summer. A special diary was prepared for the purpose which was helping students to record not only their efforts for external cleanliness but also for inner purity. The diary became an inspiring instrument for many parents and elders to join the movement. It was felt as if this is not a cleanliness drive rather Aradhana Mahotsav: BV students in Aradhana Mahostav Balvikas students observed a month long Sri Sathya Sai Aradhana Mahotsavam at their residences starting from 1 st April. Students chanted Veda, Slokas as well as conducted Bhajan. They delivered short speeches and were blessed by seniors with token of love. This month long programme not only inspired BV Children but increased involvement of parents, balvikas gurus, and devotees, which made it a grand success. Workshops and Seminars: Page No. 18

21 State level workshop on BV Group-2 teaching was organised at Berhampur in which 158 participants were trained on activity oriented teaching of Group-2 Syllabus. State level parenting facilitators workshop was organised at Bhubaneswar where 170 participants were trained on various aspects of parenting for two days. This year a major initiative was taken to develop teaching aids bank at each BV Centre. Keeping the same as target, zonal teaching aids development workshops were organised at twelve places where more than 1000 BV gurus were trained in the process. It was followed by district and samithi level workshops. Pre-Sevadal Facilitators Orientation programme Two days long orientation programme for identified mentors and facilitators was organised at Sambalpur. 168 brothers and sisters participating in the programme explored on activity-orientated teaching techniques of various topics included in the lesson scheme devised for Pre-Sevadal. It was followed by Zonal Pre-Sevadal orientation programmes. As an outcome of this initiative about 37 Pre-Sevadal centres have been started with more than 700 students participating under guidance of 68 mentors actively in monthly meets. Family participation week: Keeping the objective of parents active involvement in the BV movement, the Family participation week was observed from 1 st May to 6 th May, i.e. Easwaramma day. Daily in the evening various participatory programmes were organised for parents like quiz, pick and speak, devotional song competitions, Video show, study circles etc. Parents got unique opportunity to present their inherent talents in fields of music, instruments, acting, painting, speaking etc. Children showcased their talents before audience. Parents also participated in Veda chanting. Festival of Joy: 513 students and gurus came together in a festive mood to participate in three days long festival of joy held from 25 th to 27 th December at Sundergarh. Children participated in various participatory programmes like elocution, Story / Poem writing, Devotional song, Model BV Class, Cultural programmes, paintings, Jhoti, rural sports including Lemon race, Music chair, Oneminute show, Puchi, Skipping, etc. Children visited the Premalay (orphanage) and tried to touch hearts of little kids with various programmes. They learnt a different facet of life and understood their responsibility towards society. Apart from State level Festival of Joy, District level festivals of Joy and sports meet were organised at all districts of the state. Page No. 19

22 Symposiums on Five elements and its inner relationship with man : To spread Swami s message of Educare a concept of symposium was planned based on BV syllabus covering five elements. BV Students presented various aspects of creation and five elements, one by one, and finally one student summed up highlighting inner relationship of elements with man. Each presentation was planned in such a way that it included five teaching techniques and involvement of other students in depicting various points through activity, i.e. roleplay, dance, mime action etc. while the main Presenter continues his / her presentation. Such Symposiums enable students to study, analyse and understand about creation. Powerpoint presentations and activity orientation make the audience captive and engrossed into the theme. Script of the symposium was published in Sai Kalika and video recording was circulated to all districts along with related PPTs to enable all units to organise such symposiums easily. Children also participated in putting the theme into picture through paintings. Sri Sathya Sai School Bal Vikas: This year a special emphasis was given to school Bal Vikas. Identified teachers from various schools, ready to inculcate BV during school time table, joined for a two-days long workshop organised at Bhubaneswar. Various initiatives, awareness, seminars were organised at Sai schools to make the students involved in main stream of Bal Vikas. Teacher orientation programmes were organised at Sai schools. Health check-up camps for BV Students: BV students are real properties of Swami. Apart from educare they need health care also. Keeping the same in view specific health register has been developed for BV Centres. Periodic health check-ups are being conducted for children and register is maintained. Parents are drawn attention wherever required. Preventive health care is also being taken up. Evaluation of Ideal Bal Vikas centres and Felicitation during State Conference: Various qualitative and quantitative parameters were defined and circulated to each centre for their own selfevaluation. Based on these evaluation reports, and obtaining further input from visit to selected BV Centres, three BV Centres were awarded as Ideal BV Centres of the state. Organisation started memorial awards to pay respect to former State Presidents and State Resource persons. Detailed guidelines for preparation of BV Group-3 projects was prepared and explained to gurus. It facilitated for submission of projects by 398 students who could obtain their Diploma certificate from Prasanthi Nilayam. Selected projects were displayed in the Page No. 20

23 Festival of Joy for peer evaluation. Students who have submitted best projects and students having excellent co-curricular talents were felicitated during State Conference. Summer Course for BV Students: During summer vacation BV Students get a long free period from school timings. BV Gurus utilise this time to organise a week long focussed programme for two hours daily, preferably from 7am to 9am. Units focus on any one topic from Bhagawat Gita, Bhaja Govindam, Ramayan, Mahabharat, Life of Bhagawan Baba, Teachings of Major Religions etc. It gives a very good understanding and outcome as children focus on one area, study in depth, prepare projects, and participate on elocution, group discussion on same topics covered. Vision for 2017: It is envisioned to start BV Symphony by identifying musical talents of BV students across the state. The talents would be groomed and mentored by experts. BV Veda Prabaham would be initiated so that more group-3 and pre-sevadal students would be able to join Veda chanting at Prasanthi. First State level Convocation of Pre-Sevadal students would be organised to offer sevadal scarf and badge to youths completing presevadal. BV Awareness day would be observed at each Sathya Sai schools. State level and Zonal level workshops for various domains including Silent Sitting, Motivation for parents, children, gurus, and devotees are being planned so that movement of BV would reach to every corner of the state. Page No. 21

24 INNAUGURAL FUNCTION OF SARVA DHARMA STUPA History stands as a mute witness to the landmark events in the life of an Avatar, which inspires the successive generations to do something equally grand that will shape the destiny of mankind. In the olden days when printing press was not there, the rulers built huge monuments like the Red Forte or Tajmahal or left behind relics like the ones we find in Dhauli near Bhubaneswar or constructed huge Sthupas like the ones in Sanchi. These reminders of the past stand the test of time and last for centuries, while the printed or hand written paper is subject to decay with the passage of time. One such Sthupa is the SarvaDhamaSthupa, the message of which is the basic tenet on which the Avatharic Mission of BhagawanSathya Sai Baba rests. The Avathar is far ahead of his times. Swami in his childhood, while studying at Kamalapuram used to sing one prayer which spoke of Unity of faiths. The message that He wanted to convey was not necessarily to the people of Kamalapurm or its nearby villages, as those villagers irrespective of their religion lived in harmony. This message was for the future Indians who will grow in an atmosphere of religious intolerance which will divide the nation into two on the basis of religion. His clarion call in his teens to lead a life on the basis of human values was not meant for the poor and illiterate villagers of Puttaparthy who knew not what Human Value means but had abundance of selfless love in their hearts which they generously gave to one another. His song on Human values was addressed to the future generations who will lead lives bereft of human values and lead this beautiful planet to the brink of disaster. The Sarva Dharma Sthupa at Prashanti of 50ft. height was raised to commemorate the 50th year of the advent of the Avathar and carried the message of Unity of Faiths, which is relevant even to this day and will continue to remain relevant as long as men of different faiths do not cast off their differences and learn to live in peace and brotherhood. The inspiration to build this Sthupa came as a flash of lightening from our beloved Lord, when the devotees from Odisha were visibly shaken by the tumultuous events of April 2011 and the Organization was drawing up programmes involving their mass participation, where they will stop brooding over their loss and march towards building a Sai Samrajya in Odisha, keeping Swami s 90th birth day in view. A target of 100 Crore Nama Japas was set to be reached in three years and the program was launched on the Ganesh Chaturthi of Devotees all over the state were motivated to write the Namas and with Divine Grace, very soon it became a movement. Young and old, school children, blind children from blind schools, prisoners inside jails, patients in the hospitals, all joined the movement. Illiterate people were motivated to learn at least how to write Om Sai Ram in this birth and they too joined the NaamaYagnya. There was no compulsion to write only the name of Sai. They were asked to write the name of their IstaDevatha or Guru and that brought devotees of different orders and faiths to join the movement. Japa Books were printed in large numbers to meet the requirement and for the convenience of writing; even pocket size books were printed. The target at last could be reached in three years. During the movement devotees felt Bhagavan s presence in many ways. The construction of the sthupa started. Much later we could know that once Swami had created a medallion with India map carved on it. This medallion had identified certain places which will be centres of Spiritual Excellence and Odisha also had found a place in it. Speaking to the Students that day, in whose presence Swa- Page No. 22

25 mi had created the medallion; He had said that in each of these places, there will be a Sthupa or a college. It is Bhagawan s abundant Grace on Odisha that we were blessed with a college 35 years back and today Swami has doubly blessed us by giving this beautiful Sthupa which will remind generation after generation Odia people, the love that the Avathar of the Age had for them and the manner in which their forefathers reciprocated the same by their sincere and dedicated service. From the above account, one can know that it is no human effort but sheer Bhagawan s Grace that could make this Sthupa possible. Needless to say that Swami is very much present here today 100 Crores Names of Bhagawan with proper packing placed beneath the Stupa and these rain drops are the blessings He is showering on all of us. Another miracle worth mentioning here is that, around the Sthupa we had 5 huge pits where the NaamaJapa books in thousands were to be kept. There was lot of apprehension that the five pits will be insufficient to accommodate this huge pile of books, but ultimately it was found that the pits could just accommodate that many numbers of books, neither less nor more. This Sthupa is of Sarva Dharma Stupa Inaugurated by Brother Shri R. J. Ratnakar, Trustee, Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust 36ft height has gained historical importance, as this stands out as the tallest Stupa in Odisha. One more thing to note here is that Temple sculptors from Andhra joined the masons from Odisha to make this dream a reality in record time. This Sthupa soon will become a centre of pilgrimage as this will radiate Page No. 23

26 powerful Divine vibrations generated from 100 crore Names of the Lord written by thousands of devotees, pouring out their devotion day and night, and these vibrations will protect our state from the ravages of natural calamities that breaks the backbone of the people. This again is a sign of the perennial flow of Grace of Swami to his devotees in Odisha. That apart, this was a lesson to the Organization that if you set a goal before the devotees, give a time frame to reach it, motivate them in such a way that soon that activity becomes a movement, then with Bhagawan s grace, it will yield excellent results. SATHYA SAI-SIRDI SAI BIGRAHA PRATISTHA MAHOTSAVA AT SAI JANANI, BHUBANESWAR With Bhagawan s Blessings the idols made of white marble of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba and Shirdi Sai Baba have been installed in a specially designed Altar in the prayer hall of Sai Janani, Bhubaneswar on 19 th and 20 th October 2016 amidst religious fervor. On this holy occasion, a large number of the devotees were present in the premises of the Sai Janani to witness their beloved lord in the form of life size idol from the holy Altar. Idols of Bhagawan at Sai Janani, Bhubaneswar Page No. 24

27 PREMA PLABAN YATRA Prema Plaban Yatra, carrying Swami on well decorated Chariot to villages across Odisha is nothing less than a MahaYatra. The devotees & villages in interior part of Odisha could able to feel the Divine Presence. With this Yatra, various service & spiritual activities are also carried out. This is only aim to spread Swamis Message of Love to each corner of the State. This is a regular feature and has already covered all 35 Sai Districts of Odisha. AKHAND JYOTHI YATRA The Akhanda Jyothi Jatra, launched in Sep 2013, had a tremendous response throughout the State. Core objective of the programme is to awaken the feeling that Swami as Jyoti Swarupa resides in the hearts and homes of every individual. The Divine light will illuminate their heart with Divine love and will spread to all. It will dispel all the darkness, lovelessness and mistrusts from their hearts and open a new Chapter in their lives full of light and love. This is a very popular programme among the devotees and not only Lord in Jyothi Swarupa visits to the houses of devotees but sanctified the families in the holy month of Kartik. At the end of Kartik month there is Maha Jyothi Darshan in which large numbers of devotees joined at Samithi and offer mass arathi to Jyothi Swarupa. Page No. 25

28 SWACHHATWA RU DIVYATWA FROM CLEANLINESS TO GODLINESS Sri Satya Sai Seva Organisation, Odisha as a part of the national initiative titled Swachhata se Divyata Tak have undertake a 19 days long mass cleaning drive starting from 2 nd October 2016 (Gandhi Jayanti) to 20 th October 2016 (Avatar Declaration Day). Contributing this nationwide drive by our Organisation in which each and everybody from children to old across Odisha got a chance to serve Swami through thids special sanitation drive. Each day the Seva started at 7 am with prayer to Bhagawan at the earmarked place and ended at 8.30 am with Shanti and offering gratitude to Bhagawan for having given such opportunity. Though Sanitation & cleanliness activities are being carried out by SSSSO,Odisha round the year, but this 19 days service is very special as Members of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation cleans up nation and offers their gratitude to Swami on Avatar Declaration Day. Bal-Vikas Students taking Pledge on Cleanliness is Godliness Glimpses of Cleanliness Drive across Odisha Page No. 26

29 SAI SABUJIMA LET S PAINT THE WORLD GREEN Plantation is a service activity in which all including young and old can participate. Plant the tree with love, nurture it with love, and give it water and sunshine. As the plant we nurture grows, the love in each of us will glow. Plantation is as sacred an activity as worshiping the Lord. Five plants per household which are considered as Pancha Devatas, motivate the whole family. These plants are Bilva, Amla, Panasa (Jack fruit), Mango and Sajana(Drumstick). Each member of the family takes care of one plant in such a way that not a single plant is to die. Keeping in view of global warming and increasing ambient temperature, Massive plantation of 91,000 saplings under the program Let s us paint Green-SAI SABUJI-MA across the State including all SSSVIP villages have been taken up during monsoon. ANIMAL CARE It is not that in todays sociao environmental conditions only human beings are affected, but Animals are severely affected. In many villages Cattles, the earning members of family also need attention. Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation conducts various Animal Care programmes in villages across Odisha to keep them healthy. When we take care of animals, we take care of People. NITYA SIKHYA DANA-EDUCATING SLUM CHILDREN It's a project where Bhubaneswar Youths are taking active participation to provide free education to slum children those who are unable to attend any coaching class. Their parents are working as daily laborer so it is quite impossible for them to look after their kids for better education. Every evening there is a class for them. Veda training, Bhajan are part of these students, as a result they are fluently chanting Veda now a days. Surprisingly all the 35 students of Nitya Shikhya Dana became the students of Bal-Vikash,which is a good symptoms for our Organisation. Some older students reading in 9th & 10th standard are actively participating in all the activity of organization. Page No. 27

30 HOLISTIC HEALTH CARE Health Camps are regularly conducted across the state, where thousands of patients being given free medicines during such camps. In many districts Free Ambulance Service has been provided. At Jajpur & Bhadrak there are weekly medical camps. Around patients are being treated in each location. Patients come from far of places very early in the morning for treatment. Even from cities where there is good medical facilities are available also come to these camps. When asked why they are coming leaving much advanced facilities in the City, their usual reply is that they come for this Vibhuti, which does the miraculous healing. It is also worth seeing the cohesiveness among the patients from different caste, creed, religion and their bonding in short span of waiting for their treatment. The patients are growing every week and large numbers of underprivileged have been the beneficiaries. Medical Camps under Holistic Health are regular activities across State MEDICAL CAMPS Medical Camps in Slums, Villages across Odisha Page No. 28

31 SARVESHANTU NIRAMAYA With a focus towards Preventive Health Care, the project entitled Sarve Shanthu Niramaya has been launched in 50 SSSVIP villages. This has four dimensional approach namely, Domestic hygiene, Community Hygiene, Preventive measures for specified diseases & Spiritual Dimension to health. The programme is getting momentum in enhancing the awareness towards a disease free life. DISASTER MANAGEMENT Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation, Odisha has already set up a state level disaster management team and also taken initiatives to constitute Disaster Management Teams at District level as well as in twenty disaster prone villages. Preparedness, Response and Recovery in case of disaster is of utmost importance. Organization conducts training at various districts to impart basic awareness and skills so that they can be useful in mitigating the various disasters such as Fire, Flood, Accidents etc. Zonal Level Disaster Management Training Held at Subalaya, Sonepur on 5th & 6th November 2016 SRI SATHYA SAI RURAL VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE (SSSRVTC) Vocational training to rural youths of the villages under our organization is a national programme which is an offering at the lotus feet on the occasion of 90th Birthday of our beloved Lord. In our state we have already given training to two batches of trainees in electrical repairing and two wheeler repairing. Needy candidates selected from the SSSVIP and adopted villages, those have completed class 8th education with good moral character are being imparted training with free lodging and boarding at Sri Sathya Sai Rural Vocational Training Centre, located at Sai Janani campus, unit-3 Bhubaneswar. Vocational Trainees Page No. 29

32 SRI SATHYA SAI VIDYA JYOTHI PROGRAMME SSSVJ programme, designed by the youth and for the youth, is a national initiative to bring about a significant change in the approach to school education. To get success in this mega project, the youth need the support and encouragement of the Organization as a whole. We in Odisha have identified 45 schools where this programme will be launched. Here the youth need the support of the Organization in building up a relationship with the school authorities, so that the programme is wholeheartedly supported by them. Zonal Level Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Jyothi Workshops Chaukapada Primary School, Nuapada Ghatiguda UP School, Koraput Sri Sri Maa Ananda Ashram, Bhubaneswar Page No. 30

33 VEDIC MOVEMENT With His divine grace the Vedic movement in this year was quite noteworthy. The state organisation has been rigorously imparting recital training to all Sri Sathya Sai School children. Brother Subramanian Mani paid 4 visits to different schools across the state. Apart from that Maharudram and Rudrarpitams were held with enthusiasm by the brothers and sisters of the state. Few books were released in local language explaining inner significance of Vedic mantras. A unique project has been formulated to create RUDRAM chanters over a period of three years who will recite RUDRAM every day at a stipulated time for the welfare of humanity. Veda Workshops, Rudrarpitam, Maharudram by Sisters & Brothers Page No. 31

34 SAI NIRMAL JHAR DE-FLUORIDATION NPLANT Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organization,India has taken up water projects to provide pure drinking water to Rural India, where most of the people are deprived of facilities they ought to deserve. Health, Hygiene & Education the preamble of human existence are far away from these villages where pure drinking water project a mere dream to materialize has been taken a solid shape in the name of Sri Sathya Sai Nirmala Jhara made its denizen not only happy, over whelmed but provided a rare light occurs during the night hours of hazardous health problem. Nirmal Jhar Projects in Nuapada District COOL DRINKING WATER FACILITIES Organisation has constructed many permanent cooling water facilities in public places & Schools. At Burla,Sambalpur At Baripada, Mayurbhanj At Balikhand, Bhadrak1 At Ganjam2 At Sai Janani, Bhubaneswar Page No. 32

35 JALA SEVA PROVIDING DRINKING WATER DURING SUMMER During the months of scorching Summer from April to June Jala seva by providing pure drinking water to the thirsty was taken up by many samithis and bhajan Mandalis all over the state. This seva was further given a new dimension by provision of water to cattle when in some places where in the middle of the paddy fields a water tank was constructed and with the help of a hand pump, water was raised from the underground to fill the tank. The entire cost of the project was borne by the devotees under Sangha seva programme. WEEKLY TELECAST OF PARTHI SUDHA Odia documentary carrying Swami s Life & Message along with service activities is being telecasted on local Odia PRAMEYA NEWS7 TV channel weekly on every Thursday at 6.30AM. Telecast entered fourth successive year and has been well appreciated by the viewers. Page No. 33

36 SRI SATHYA SAI SANGHA SEVA(SSSSS) Swami says, Tyagena Eka Amrutatwa it is only through sacrifice one can attain liberation. So spirit of sacrifice should grow in each one of us. In the villages and slums adopted by us there may be certain common needs of the villagers which can be met with minimum expenditure and when our organisation satisfies such needs, it gives immense satisfaction to the villagers. Many things can be complied by the donors and the amount may vary depending upon the local needs. Sewing machine by Angul District Wheel Chair by Raygada District Drinking water shed by Raygada District Passenger shed by Raygada District SAMPOORNA PARIBAR SATSANG In order to involve the entire family with Sai activities and develop a feeling of oneness, it is proposed to conduct Sampoorna Paribar Satsangs in which all the family members can fully dedicated to Sai Activities through which devotee s house can become a small Prasanthi Nilayam and a source of strength to the Organization. At Nuapada District Page No. 34

37 TELEMEDICINE CENTER The Tele-medicine center in Sai Janani, Bhubaneswar is another instance of Swami s limitless Grace for the people of Odisha. Deeply moved by the fact that large number of poor patients from Odisha, having undergone surgery either at Prasanthi or at Bangaluru Super-specialties have to come all the way for a second check-up which they can hardly afford. There are four doctors who are interfacing the patients at Bhubaneswar with Super specialists at Bangalore & Prashanthi through High bandwidth transmission of video conferencing provided by ISRO. Conferencing with SSSIHMS, Bangalore Cardiac patients (Nos) 3260 Neuro Patients (Nos) 2238 Sessions 792 Conferencing with SSSIHMS,Prashanthigram Cardiac patients ( Nos) 1083 Sessions 181 TOTAL SESSIONS : 973 TOTAL PATIENTS UPTO MARCH 2017: 6581 Page No. 35

38 COLLAGE OF MANY IMPORTANT EVENTS Speakers Training at Sai Janani-Bhubaneswar State Level Puja Prashikshyana at Sai Janani Visit of Prof Anil Kumar to Odisha & inspirational talks at various places Teaching aid development workshop Webinar by State President with District Presidents Youth Meet State Youth Convention-Kalahandi Youths in Actionat Rath Yatra Nuakhai & Raja celebrations Page No. 36

39 COLLAGE OF MANY IMPORTANT EVENTS Festival of Joy at Sundargarh BV Guru Training programme at Bolangir District Zonal & District level IT workshops Masjid Seva Bhajan Sandhya at Sai Janani Let s paint World Green Page No. 37

40 SAI PREM DHARA Sai Premdhara, a unique Mother & Child care program being carried out by our Sisters in SSSVIP villages. Complete care of pregnant mothers and children are taken by the sisters. Sai Proteins, Medications, Dress materials etc are given. At some places Sai Premdhara workshops were also conducted to deliberate various issues and also make others aware of this magnificent program. SAI ANNAPRASADAM PROGRAMME-NITYA NARAYANA SEVA Narayana Seva is a regular programme of each Bhajan Mandali & Samithis. Besides State had taken up a project SAI ANNAPRASADAM PROGRAMME at different backward districts of Odisha to feed Narayans every week. Sai Anna Prasadam Scheme reaches out to tribal villages having 100 or less population and gives Swami s Anna Prasadam to all the villagers once a week. This scheme is now extended to the large number of patients coming to Tele-medicine centre at Bhubaneswar and Permanent Health Centre at Jajpur Road and Bhadrak. SAI NITYA ANNADANAM has been launched at Berhampur where 62 Narayanas are being fed every day. Youths of Bhubaneswar are feeding 108 Narayanas at every day. Page No. 38

41 SRI SATHYA SAI BOOKS & PUBLICATION TRUST Sri Sathya Sai Books and publication Trust, Odisha was constituted on 14th June 2006 is Since then it is engaged in publication of the magazines, books and other organizational matters for the spread of Sai literature in Odisha. Sathya Sai Press, Unit III, Odisha, which prints the translated versions of Sathya Sai Litereature into Odia and brings out two monthly journals, Sanathan Sarathi and Bal-Vikas which are in circulation and reaching subscribers each both in Odisha as well as beyond Odisha. During the year 5 new books have been published and to meet the demands of the readers, 17 books have been re-printed. SAI LITERATURES IN ODIA Highest in any regional language By Publication Trust SRI SATHYA SAI VIDYA VAHINI IN ODISHA Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini is an open-ended project to harness technology as the key enabler to replicate on a national scale, the success of the model of Integral Education - combining value based education with academic excellence - followed at the university and schools founded by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. The programme leverages technology and calls upon the altruistic attitude of enthusiastic volunteers to achieve the dream of 'Education For All, Education by All' Page No. 39

42 AVATAR DIVAS CELEBRATION The greatest divine declaration on human civilization was made on the 20 th of October 1940 when the Avatar of the age Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba declared Himself as the embodiment of all gods and demigods. He also explained the purpose of His descent on earth as to enable us to realise our innate divinity and to raise us from animal to divine, to be aware of our true nature and to conduct ourselves accordingly. In order to be aware of our true nature we have to walk through two major steps i.e unity and purity and then only divinity can be realised. ZONAL LEVEL MODEL SADHANA CAMP 91ST BIRTH DAY CELEBRATION OF BHAGAWAN Page No. 40

43 GLIMPSES OF PARTHI YATRA (27-28 AUG 2016) Page No. 41

44 ACTIVITIES OF SRI SATHYA SAI TRUST, ODISHA A. HEALTH CARE 1. Running of Telemedicine Center 2. Running of Homeopathic & Allopathic Center at Sai Janani B. EMPLOYMENT CARE 1. Providing kits to unemployed technicians 2. Providing Trolley Rikshaws to each District under employment care 3. Diary Firm for the SSVIP villagers to provide employment on co-operative basis in Banjari village at Balangir District. 4. Imparting Driver Training Sai Sarathi Programme for the unemployed youths of all the Districts. 5. Providing employment opportunity for the fisherman on co-operative basis. C. EDUCARE 1. Imparting periodical training / refresher course to the teachers of 19 schools in Odisha at regional education centre, Bhubaneswar. 2. Periodical Training Programme Balvikash Gurus 3. Providing financial assistance to Sathya Sai Schools for their Infrastructure Development, phase wise. D. SOCIO-CARE 1. Distribution of weakly Annaprasad to villages of backward districts of Odisha. E. OTHER ACTIVITIES 1. Providing Diary Firm to Orphanage at Ambadola 2. Sai Surakshya for teaching & non-teaching staff through Group Insurance. 3. Distribution of weakly Annaprasad to villages of backward districts of Odisha. 4. Parthi Sudha Telecast Programme on Swami s message and other service activities through Prameya News7 TV Channel once in a week for half an hour. 5. Setting-up of Studio for preparing Documentary Films on activities. Trust Convenor Sri Sathya Sai Trust, Odisha Page No. 42

45 FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF SRI SATHYA SAI TRUST, ODISHA The financial information provided in this segment is for the period 1st April st March 2017 only. INCOME & EXPENDITURE Figures are in Thousands of Rupees INCOME 1 Donations 39,21,704 2 Interest 16,00,036 3 Others 61,560 Total 55,83,300 EXPENSES 1 School Development 10,16,936 2 School Adoption Program Vocational Training Expenses 1,41,700 4 Nitya Anna Danam 10,61,100 5 Healthcare and Social Service expenses 21,76,380 6 Other Expenses 7,89,081 7 Depreciation 4,21,748 Total 61,77,545 SUMMARY INCOME 55,83,300 EXPENSES 61,77,545 DEFICIT 5,94,245 Page No. 43

46 The amazing state of Odhisha which has earned a special name in the Sai world for the quality of services done at a magnanimous scale, was blessed with a beautiful SARVA DHARMA STUPA on September 6th This 36 feet monument is the tallest in the State of Odisha, depicting the "Unity of Faiths" an exact replica of the one at Prashanti Nilayam installed by Bhagwan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. This SARVA DHARMA STUPA is further sanctified with 100 crore (1BILLION) sacred names of the Lord written by the thousand devotees of Odisha over a period of three years and is deposited underneath this Stupa. Page No. 44

47 LOVE must express itself as SERVICE. -Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba