As we were approaching 2020, the Education wing was eagerly thinking of ideas which could be translated as an offering to Bhagawan on His 95th birthday. Keeping in mind the SSSIO theme, “Unity is Divinity, Purity is Enlightenment” the Education Coordinators started canvassing for ideas. In the early spring of 2020, the emergence of COVID-19 changed our personal lives and we needed to be creative in our approach to support the devotees and children at our Sai Centres. We harnessed the idea of children writing prayers which were and are much needed during the challenging times we live in. By the end of the first quarter of 2020, ideas that incorporated the SSSIO annual theme were brought forth, discussed and agreed upon. The details were documented and the National Education Coordinators shared it with their respective teams. In spite of SSE classes being held virtually, all gurus continued to motivate, engage and encourage the children. It was decided to offer a book of prayers and another on the children’s thoughts on “Unity is Divinity” to our Dearest Bhagawan. The intent was for children to reflect on their knowledge from the Sai Spiritual Education Program. The SSE children contributed beautiful poems, illustrations, and short stories which were combined into two books that would be printed in Canada.

However, as the year progressed, COVID-19 restrictions prevented any travel, hence we had to quickly source a publishing company in India. Against all odds, with the blessings of our beloved Lord we were fortunate to engage a publisher in Chennai, India who agreed to print the two books. A total of 347 submissions, including prayers, art from the heart and write-ups from all the four groups of SSE Program were compiled.  Bhagawan accepted this loving offering on November 22, 2020, when brother Ratnakar, Trustee, SSSSO Central Trust offered this on our behalf.  All children were provided a digital copy of the two books. We hope you enjoy reading the articles and the Art from the Heart.

Bhagawan’s divine words were our inspiration!

 “Unity brings purity, and purity in turn leads to divinity. Therefore, always remember the inseparable relationship between unity, purity and divinity and strive to achieve that”.-  SSSB Discourse in Brindavan 31-5-2008.

We offer our gratitude to our Beloved Bhagawan for HIs benevolence. May the children continue to love, adore and follow Him at every step of their life’s journey.

Prayers – Click here for Prayers by SSE Children

Unity is Divinity – Click here for reflections by SSE Children