The SSSGC Sai Center of Norwalk - Study Circle Summaries

Sairam Everyone Excellent study circle today (12//22/24) by Sanaka Dash.  Full presentation link below:  https://www.canva.com/design/DAGZ3jCZb2g/2WcigliUwLOZEnMFljnzoA/view?utm_content=DAGZ3jCZb2g&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hc29b474e51 The audio recording of the SC and discussion is located on the Center's Youtube channel Quick action item - Practice what we learnt today by engaging in CATS: Quick action item - Practice what we learnt today by engaging in CATS: Also - we discussed why we "make our beds" in the mornings - and the significance. The below video also explains it from one of the Generals in the US Armed Forces. Words of Wisdom: Jai Sai Ram,  In Loving Service The Norwalk Sai Center

Why Does Swami Celebrate His Birthday? Swami answer this question to a group of MBA students on His Birthday in 1992: Happy Birthday to Swami! Jai Sai Ram!

  Jai Sai Ram! We are pleased to have the opportunity to study the Gita Vahini: The Gita Vahini by Sathya Sai Baba is Swami's on explanation on the Bhagavad Gita, emphasizing its teachings and their relevance to contemporary life. Here are some key points regarding its significance: Spiritual Guidance : The Gita Vahini offers practical insights for spiritual growth, helping readers understand the deeper meanings of the Gita's verses. Moral and Ethical Framework : Sathya Sai Baba highlights the importance of dharma (righteousness) and ethics, guiding individuals to make moral choices in their lives. Universal Teachings : The text promotes the idea that the teachings of the Gita transcend religious boundaries, providing wisdom applicable to all humanity. Self-Realization : Baba emphasizes the journey of self-discovery and the realization of one's true nature, aligning with the Gita's focus on self-awareness and inner peace. Practical Application : The commentary encoura...

Intro Continuation of Ch 40 which is the realization of I Restricted Identity of Soul & Brahman Member experiences in experiencing I ness ( interactive  ) Destroying all Limitations 41 - Restricted Identity I am Brahman         " Aham Brahmasmi  " Soul   +   divinity             =  Brahman Soul   -    I =   Brahman About I-ness Isa Vasya Upanishad From Shukla Yajur Veda Om Poornam adah  Poornam idam Poornaat Poornam Udachyate Poornasya Poornam Aadaya Poornam  Eva- Avishishyate The whole (brahman) is all that is invisible The whole (brahman) is all that is visible The whole was borne out of the whole, When the whole is absorbed into the whole, the whole alone remains The five elements Earth Water Air  Fire Ether Experiencing I-ness Four states of awareness Jagrada , Swapna , Sushupthi , Turiya Awaken, Dream Sleep, Deep sleep, Super Conscious...

Being – Awareness – Bliss This is the very nature of The Atma  The Atma is what was there and what will remain, forever – it is  indestructible.  It is the very nature of Atma to be the ultimate Bliss – It never deviates from that state – The Atma is One. The Atma is consciousness – EVERYTHING else is inert and temporary The mind creates these inert objects and tendencies – man, body, country and so on. Man only talks about Heaven and what it will be like he gets there as if it were a future state. He does not realize that he can realize this state now and at every moment that follows. I am Brahman – The whole purpose of life is to realize this simple yet profound truth Most of us cannot truly understand this truth.  Therefore, our job is to strive for it – eternally.  So how do we start the process: Think about your true identity – deeply & regularly contemplate Be the witness of the ego Then and only then can we be on our way to understanding this univers...

  JNANA VAHINI – CH 1 & 2 Study Circle Offered by Rajan & Radha Lai March 31, 2024     1. Remove ignorance by incisive inquiry Just as thick fog is dispelled by the rays of the Sun, ignorance melts away before the powerful rays of knowledge (Sanskrit saying). Knowledge is acquired by uninterrupted inquiry . One should constantly be engaged in the inquiry of the nature of Brahman —the reality of the I, the transformations that occur to the individual at birth and at death, and other such matters. Just as you remove the husk that covers up the rice, so too you have to remove the ignorance that adheres to the mind, by frequent application of incisive Atmic inquiry . It is only when full knowledge is won that one can get liberated, or, in other words, attain moksha . After attaining the above- mentioned Atmic knowledge, one has to follow the path of Brahman and act according to the new wisdom. All doubts that afflict the mind have to be solved by consul...