SAI GRAMAM - Lokha Samastha Sukhino Bhavanthu - Updated

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SRI SATHYA SAI ORPHANAGE TRUST AT A GLANCE Sri Sathya Sai Orphanage Trust, a voluntary organisation was founded on 17th June, 1996 with the

blessings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba to help the needy and downtrodden in the society. Started as a single home for the orphan children, over the past 9 years the Trust has been able to extend its services to various other sections of the society. All services rendered by the Trust are absolutely free. A brief resume of the activities is given below (1) sai nikethan- for orphan children at Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kottayam, Ernakulam and Kannur. (2) Sayoojyam- home for destitutes and helpless old women at Trivandrum . (3) santhwanam home for mentally challenged children at Attingal - Trivandrum . (4) sayahnam - a day care centre for people suffering from "Alzheimer's Disease" at Trivandrum . (5) sri sathya sai service cell - for help,

guidance and counselling for people from various walks of life - Trivandrum, Kollam, Kottayam, Trichur, Calicut, Malappuram, Iduki, Kasargod, Palakkad. (6) sai samanvaya a centre with emphasis in value based education and guidance in stress situtation for students. (7) Sri Sathya Sai free ambulance service

for the poor and needy. (8) Sai abayahastha - to help handicapped men and women by supplying coffee/tea vending machines with the help of Hindustan Lever Ltd. (9) Sai karunya - to help poor students to continue their education. (10) Sai DARSAN - A telecast to spread the messages and teachings of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba - every Friday on Asianet. "Sathyam Sivam Sundaram" 150 episodes completed already. (11) Sai gramam - KERALA The Concept: Sai gramam a Unique Project of Sri Sathya Sai Orphanage Trust, is coming up at Thonnakkal amidst the picturesque surroundings of "Pandavanmala" about 29 Kms. from Thiruvananthapuram. The Project is to initiate and develop various schemes of service to benefit the weaker sections of the society, particularly the forsaken children, children from very poor families, mentally retarded children, physically disabled persons and also old men and women deserted by their relatives. This project when fully materalised will project the ideas which India has cherished for centuries together, namely the equality and truth for all religions and universal

brotherhood of man. The inmates of Sai Gramam would develop and blend into a unified, peaceful community harmoniously integrated with the environment and natural surroundings and would try to fulfill the vision and mission of our ancient sages as well as that of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Our ultimate goal is of course to strive for the great objective epitomised by the ancient prayer "Lokha Samastha Sukhino Bhavanthu" SAI GRAMAM - AN UPDATE (1) The first document of the Project was signed by the President of

India Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on 18th November 2002 at Raj Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram. (2) The detailed project outlay of Sai Gramam was blessed by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba on 14th April 2004 , Vishu Day at White Field. The Project was officially launched on 1st November 2004 by His Excellency The Governor of Kerala Sri. R.L. Bhatia. Foundation Stone for Sai Gramam was laid by the World Famous Cricketer and Cricket Academy Chairman Sri. Sunil Gavaskar on 22nd May 2005 at Thonnakkal. Bhoomi Pooja for Sai Gramam was performed on 26th August 2005 , Janmashtami Day. Construction work for Sai Gramam is scheduled to start in the last week of September 2005. SAI GRAMAM THE ENVISAGED PROJECTS 1st Phase - 5 years At the entrance there will be three places of worship a church, a mosque and a temple/Shirdi Sai - symbolic of the message of communal harmony. As you proceed, you will find the blocks meant for:- (1) SAI

NARAYANALAYAM - to provide free food for the hungry - opens 24 hours of the day (2) Sayoojyam - to house 100 old women. (3) SAKETHAM - to house 100 old men. (4) SAI NIKETHAN - to house 300 orphan children. (5) SANTHWANAM - to house 100 mentally retarded children. (6) SAYAHNAM - for patients with Alzheimer's Disease. (7) SAPHALYAM - Training centre for various crafts. (8) PLACEMENT SERVICE - for deserving unemployed candidates. (9) PRAYER HALL. (10) MEDICINAL PLANT GARDEN . (11) Biogas Plant. (12) building for guest houses. (13) Holistic hospital. IInd Phase - 5 years (1) SCHOOLS. (2) SAI KARUNALAYA - to house 100 people who have been healed of mental disorders. (3) ART VILLAGE . (4) Expansion of various research projects. IIRD Phase - 5 years VEDIC UNIVERSITY - for the study of vedas and sanskrit and yoga. HOW you can help in this unique venture. When fully developed according to plans, Sai Gramam will be a unique experience - an unparalleled one in India , or even in Asia the whole of Asia - which will speak of communal harmony and universal brother hood of man. The "Sai Gramam" will soon be a "Shanthi Gramam" which we and the subsequent generations will be proud of- Kindly note that all services of the Trust are absolutely free. A huge project of this magnitude can run only with public support and help - we request you to join us in this endeavour. You can help by: (1) Sponsoring

a child/an elderly man or a women/a mentally handicapped child/a victim of alzheimer's disease, by a monthly contribution or by a one time down payment. (2) Sponsoring a cottage for children/elderly people/mentally retarded. (A cottage is meant for 7 to 8 persons with 2 attendants in each to provide a homely atmosphere and loving care - Rough estimate - Rs. 5 Lakhs per Cottage) (3) You can own a room or a suite of rooms (single or double occupancy) with modern facilities in the guest houses in the campus. Payment of 3 Lakhs/5 Lakhs (Single/Double rooms) will enable you to have a life long comfortable stay. (4) When we celebrate various functions at home, include these children/disabled ones of Sai Gramam as your own and donate what you can to make their life also happy and comfortable. Sri Sathya Sai Orphanage Trust-

Kerala 9/1108, Ajith Buildings , Sasthamangalam, Trivandrum - 6950 10, India . Tel: 0471-2721422, 3094634, Fax: 2723522 Email: sainikethan, saigramam Website: www.saigramam.org Overseas Co-ordinators Sri. T.K. Surendran Pillai (UAE) (Tel- +971506531001) Sri. G.K. Vijay Kumar ( Muscat ) ( Tel- 00968 9847549555) Sri.Swamy Mahadevan (00966 501 292 895) Sri. Rajeev Sunu ( Australia ) (Tel-

0061-414207025) Sri. Hari K. Namboothiri ( USA ) (Tel-

001-956-793-0554) Sri. E.K. Suresh ( Qatar , Doha ) (Tel- 974-460-0-350- Extn 238) (e-mail : suresh) The following Updated Information Provided by Bro.Swamy Mahadevan 25TH JANUARY - 2006 THE MOST AUSPICIOUS DAY IN THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD. TIME - (AT 5 PM. IST) WE

HUMBLY ANNOUNCE THE SHIFTING OF THE TWO RUNNING PROJECTS OF SRI SATHYA SAI ORPHANAGE TRUST TO SAIGRAMAM. (1) THE OLDAGE HOME "SAYOOGYAM" -WE ARE RUNNING FOR THE LAST 9 YEARS (TAKING OLD WOMEN FROM THE STREET). (2) SANTHWANAM - THE MENTALLY CHALLENGED CHILDREN - RUNNING FOR THE LAST 8 YEARS. SAI NARAYANALAYAM - to feed the poor and the hungry who reach Sai Gram - open for 24 hours of the day started functioning from 23.11.2006 onwards NAVAJEEVANAM FREE DIALYSIS CENTRE - THE FIRST FREE DIALYSIS CENTRE IN INDIA. LAKSHMI HOSPITAL KOCHI IS THE CENTRE FOR DIALYSIS STARTED ON 08.12.2005 ONWARDS - NEXT PROJECT OF THE TRUST NAVAJEEVANAM WILL BE AT KOCHI/BANGALORE/ANDHRA PRADESH/CHENNAI MONTHLY PROGRAMME FOR REGIONAL CANCER CENTRE "SANGEETHA SANTHWANAM" MUSIC THERAPY PROGRAMME BY DR. K.J. YESUDAS STARTED FROM 23-11-2005 ONWARDS A NEW VENTURE OF SRI SATHYA SAI ORPHANAGE TRUST. "TRIVANDRUM LAUGHING

CLUB" STARTED FROM 20TH MARCH 2005 ONWARDS Relevance of Mangrove Forests in the Background of Natural Disasters Ideal Logical Discussion Inaugurated by Sri. Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan (Hon. Minister for Water Resources) on 28th January 2005. Monthly Music Programme (Sangeetha Santhawanam) at Regional Cancer Centre Trivandrum. Hindustani Musician Sri. Ramesh Narayan and Party and Famous Playback Singer S.P.Balasubramaniam/Chirta/Kavalam/Anuradha Tilak Started from 25-01-2005

Onwards Inaugurated the Book Stall "Sai Chaithanya Jyothi" on 24-01-2005 by Famous Play Back Singer Sri. M.G. Sreekumar. First Book Sales by Sri. C.A. Karim, Tirur. (All Shirdi Sai/Sri Sathya Sai Books Available) "SWAMI SARANAM" (Fortunate 40 years with the divine) Book Written by Sri E.U.Madhavan Blessed by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba at Prasanthi Nilayam on 02.07.2005 SAI SAHAYA NIDHI TSUNAMI - HELP THE TRUST HAS UNDERTAKEN (GENERAL NURSING) THE STUDY OF A POOR TSUNAMI VICTIM GIRL KUMARI DRISYA. HER FATHER MR. CHANDRAN RECEIVING THE SPONSORSHIP LETTER FROM THE TRUST. THE EXPENSES IS COMING NEARLY 1.5 LAKHS. THEY LOST THEIR HOUSE, MONEY AND ALL THE MATERIAL THEY PROCURED FOR HER EDUCATION. DONATING THE SEWING MACHINE TO KUMARI BAGYALAKSHMI - STUDYING FOR VACATION TRAINING ALSO. ALL THE FUNCTION CONDUCTED IN THE TRUST OFFICE ON 10TH DECEMBER 2005 FAITH FOCUSES ON GOD INSTEAD OF THE PROBLEM MASS

MARRIAGES CONDUCTED EVERY YEAR ON 23rd November from 1998 onwards. This year 82 Marriages will be conducting on 23.11.2007 at Sai's "SAI GRAMAM" FREE EYE CAMP AT SAIGRAMAM The eye Camp took place at "Sai Gramam" 21st of May 2006. Around 7,000 people attented the camp. We made arrangements for 10,000 patients. They were all villagers from villages in and around 10 to 20 km of Sai Gramam. These patients were all given free eye check up by the doctors. Dr. Venugopal, Calicut made all technical arrangements and had also arranged a team of doctors for eye testing. Free lazer treatement was also given to the needy which is a very expensive treatement The team of dedicated doctors and volunteers and above all the grace of Bhagavan, made this camp a wonderful success. Patients were selected for CATARACT SURGERY, LASER TREATMENT, GIVEN MEDICINES AND SPECTACLES. The camp was inaugurated by the Member of Parliament, Comrade Varkala Radhakrishnan (MP) Sri Sathya Sai Orphanage Trust, Kerala organised "Note Book Distribution" for School Children belongs to 5000 families in and around Sai Gramam - Thonnakkal. The Distribution Function will be conducted on 3rd June, 2007 (Sunday). Hon. Lokayuktha Justice K.Sreedharan will be inaugurating the function at 11 AM and famous Lirics writer, Producer, Director of Malayalam Cinema Sri. Sreekumaran Thampy will be the Chief Guest. A NEW PROJECT OF THE SRI SATHYA SAI ORPHANAGE TRUST "SASHATHKARAM" BEGGERS REHABILITATION Started on 23.11.2006 All services rendered by the Trust are absolutely free. NO CASH COUNTERS AT ALL "Lokha Samastha Sukhino Bhavanthu" Jai Sai Ram Bow to Shri Sai-Peace be to all Baba Bless you ever!!! Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.