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Page 1: Live in Love, live with Love, move with Love, speak with ... Newsletter Love.pdfSep 27, 2006  · With Swami’s blessings, the creative submissions from SSE children, ... Prema Sai

Sri Sathya Sai Baba Center SSE, East Brunswick, NJ

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Live in Love, live with Love, move with Love, speak with

Love, think with Love, and act with Love. This is the

best and most fruitful spiritual endeavor.

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Sairam and Welcome Back Readers!

With Swami’s blessings, the creative submissions from SSE children,

teachers and Young Adults and dedicated effort from the editor team, we

now have this new edition of SAI Share and Inspire. As you already know,

every edition is dedicated to a specific value, and this edition is about Love!

Love is a universal and fundamental value and its sub-values are:

Acceptance, Affection, Beauty, Brotherliness, Compassion, Devotion,

Forbearance, Forgiveness, Friendship, Gifts/Giving, Helpfulness, Joy,

Kindness, Love for Country, Loyalty, Radiance/Effulgence, Reverence,

Selflessness, Service, Sharing, Sweetness, Sympathy, Tolerance, Trust,

Wisdom.

We hope you feel the universal love that we felt while working on this.

Don’t forget the next edition is on Non-Violence, so if reading this inspires

you, what are you waiting for? Send us those articles!

Blissful Reading!

Love and Jai Sairam,

The SAI Team

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SAI Humor

"A young man in the interview room had the shoulder-length hair fashionable at the

time. After teasing him for looking like a woman, Baba advised him to get it cut. 'Will

You cut the first lock, Swami?', asked the young man adoringly. Baba shook His head in

mock horror, 'I am Baba, not Barber!' He said. - By Group 4 Teacher

People today repose their faith in the ephemeral and unreal world, and forget God who

is the embodiment of truth. This is the root cause for all sorrows and difficulties faced by

humanity. You say you are encountering difficulties. From where did they come?

Difficulties are the consequences of one’s past deeds and thoughts. Everything in this

world is susceptible to change. God is the only changeless principle. What is human life

for, after all? Is it merely for eating, drinking, sleeping and ultimately dying? In doing so,

can the human life be termed as sacred? At the time of birth everyone is pure and

sacred. As they grow old, they gradually lose this purity. This is improper! One must

always maintain one’s purity. Install the changeless and eternal God in the altar of your

sacred heart and offer your love to Him. Thereby, you can experience bliss. This is the

foremost duty of every human being. - Divine Discourse, Sep 27, 2006

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Art From The Heart

By Sathya B. Group 2

By Nandini B. Group 1

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Loving Hands by SAI Nursery

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Songs From Our Soul Sai Rama Your Eyes (Click to Listen)

Sai Rama Your Eyes, I Am Caught In Your Eyes Sai Rama

My Wants And Desires, They Have Met Their Demise, I Am Lost In Your Eyes Sai Rama

Sai Rama Your Gaze, I Am Dancing Away Sai Rama

In A World Of Disguise And Maya, I'm Soaring The Skies In Your Ananda

Gently, Falling, Back In Your Arms, I'm En-tranced By Your Eyes Sai Rama

Gently, Falling, Back In Your Arms, I Am Lost In Your Eyes Sai Rama

-Siddharth S. and Rushi T. (Young Adults)

Love Is My Form

Love is my form, truth is my breath, Bliss... is my

food.

My life is my message, expansion is my life

No reason for love, no season for love, no birth or

death

Prema, Sathya, Ananda, Dharma, Shanti, Ahimsa.

Shirdi Sai, Sathya Sai, Prema Sai Jai Jai

Shirdi Baba, Sathya Baba, Prema Baba Jai, Jai Jai

Sai Baba You’re My Heart

Sai Baba you are my heart, you are my only love

Living within the temple of my heart, you are my loving lord

Some call you Rama, call you Krishna, Jesus or Allah, Nanak or Sai

The only one residing in every heart

Sai baba you are the soul, truly eternal

one…

Living within the temple of my heart, you

are my loving lord.

Rama Rama Sai Rama

Rama Rama Sai Rama

Parthipurisha Sai Ram

Rama Rama Sai Rama

Madhura Manohara Sundara Naam

Shyamala Komala Nayanabhi Ram

Ravikula Mandana Rajana Rama

Parama Pavana Mangala Dham

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Poems to Ponder

Love - A Poem (By Group 4 Teacher)

Childhood

Walking down memory lane

Remembering the monsoon rain

Rushing out to dance and jump

As I catch raindrops on my tongue

Finally the monsoon has beat

The blistering sun and sweltering heat.

Deliriously happy, drenched in love

(Outside the home and inside)

But not knowing that rain is love.

Young Adult

The excitement of catching a glimpse

Of the flash of orange in the distance

One never knows does one?

If His eyes will lock with mine today

In my heart I hope and pray

Is it greed to want it everyday?

Thinking His love is only there

In His eyes.

Just a beginning awareness of Love's

presence....

Adult

Now I sense His love in a serene morning

And in the beauty of a flower blooming.

In every eye I see love lurk

Of family, friends and people at work.

Love in the force of a hurricane

In the gentleness of a drizzling rain.

Water and food and air are love

And so are the little puffy clouds above...

Coddled with Love at every step,

Yet unaware of its myriad forms,

Just the dawning of an understanding

That every one of my blessings

(and what seems not to be a blessing), is Love.

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By VARSHA B. GROUP 3

B R O T H E R L I N E S S

W I S D O M

R E V E R E N C E

B E A U T Y

L O Y A L T Y

D E V O T I O N

S E R V I C E

R A D I A N C E

L O V E

J O Y

G I V I N G

A P P R E C I A T I O N

H E L P F U L N E S S

C O M P A S S I O N

D E V O T I O N

A C C E P T A N C E

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Stories of His Glories

Swami’s Advice on Love

Swami often has said to be an “embodiment of love”, to “live in love” and to “love all, serve all”. But is

that as easy as it sounds? There have been times in my life when it seems like being an

embodiment of love is the hardest thing to do. I am angry or upset or stressed, and these violent

emotions seem to trump all other sense of reason. It’s easy to want to lash out at someone or

something.

But, as Swami says, “love alone can reveal the divinity in all”. For example, if I am ever very angry, I

try to remember that anger isn’t my natural state - love is. Anger just burns you from the inside and

out - but love is like a soothing balm. When I choose to instead calm down and radiate love from

within myself and to those around me, I find even my worst tempers disappear. Being loving isn’t

just something you do for the sake of others- it’s also a matter of convenience for yourself. It’s easier

and better to do - so I always make it a point to try to be that “embodiment of Love”, for myself, for

others, and for Swami. - Group 4 Student

Story of Love: Vinuta R. (Group 1)

Once upon a time a very loving kid went to Puttaparthi to see Baba. That boy asked Baba " Can you please give me love?" Then Baba told the boy "You are such a good boy and so divine". Baba gave him so much love. The boy thanked Baba. He shared his love with his family and friends. The boy felt so happy and felt so much love and kept sharing.

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One weekend, my mom and dad were grocery shopping, I was busy finishing my homework. It was almost dark, and I knew that my parents would be hungry when they came back. I also wanted a change of work so I decided to make my parents a surprise. It was getting quite late so I

looked inside the fridge to prepare dinner. Quickly, I toasted tortillas and cooked beans. I was excited to see my parents reaction and was

enjoying preparing all the dishes. Joyfully, I decorated the dining table, carefully taking out fancy dishes. Just as I finished, they came home,

and looked so happy! This memory makes me feel so delighted, spreading love to your family, or anyone, can improve your mood. True

acts of love come naturally, and they do not have to cost anything. There are millions of ways to spread love, everyone has their own

unique way. "When love is the lever that operates the mind, only good can result. " ~ Baba

Aparajita R. Group 3

1. God is love. What Love means to me… By Smriti B. Group 1A

2. We love our family.

3. If our friend says something hurtful we still forgive them and we remain friends again.

4. When we go to nursing homes we make the people happy and that gives us joy in our

hearts.

5. When we give gifts to people we see a smile on their face.

6. We should help people when they need it.

7. Sharing is caring.

This summer my parents and I went to Switzerland and had the opportunity to visit the Geneva Sathya Sai

Center. On Thursday August 14th, we attended bhajans and I had the opportunity to sing as well. It was

wonderful to hear Swami's bhajans sung in French. After the bhajans were over we went to the home of the

president of the Sai centers. At his house we shared many wonderful experiences together and had a great

time. It was wonderful to experience our Sai’s Love no matter where we go. - By Mahima P. Group 4

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Healthy Habits

By Aparajita R., Group 3

LASA (Love All Serve All) Diet from our Mother Sai’s Kitchen!

Recipe for Love Bean Salad :) :)

1 cup cooked black eye beans 1/4 cup bell pepper (different colors)

1/8 cup chopped cucumbers quarter of chopped onion

Pinch of shahi paneer masala pinch of oil/butter 1/4 cup sour cream

2 tablespoons cream cheese Salt to taste

Steps: Mix all ingredients together

(except cucumber), and heat on medium flame for 10-15 minutes.

Cover and keep on low until time to serve. Add cucumbers cold, before

serving. Enjoy!

Just as every day you engage in exercise and consume tonics, calculating the intake of calories and vitamins, and paying meticulous attention to the nutritional value of the food, pay attention also to the intake of impressions into the mind - whether they debilitate or strengthen, whether they add to the power of resistance of the mind against the viruses of greed, envy, hatred, pride, malice, etc. Have a meal of good acts of service, divine thoughts, and drink the premarasa (juice of Love), so that they may be washed down, and digested well. Then you can be shining in mental health, happiness and wholesomeness.

- Divine Discourse, Oct 6, 1970

Good Acts of

Service

Divine

Thoughts

Juice of Love

(Premarasa)

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Sports and Spirituality

Journey For Accomplishing Your Goals “Nothing in this world has more power than love. Love is more powerful than

even an atom bomb, a hydrogen bomb or any other bomb. If you have only love you

can achieve everything.” ~ Swami Self-effort is most essential in every field of activity. Novak Djokovic (A professional tennis player)

used this aspect of Swami’s teachings in his own tennis

career. It is because of his strenuous effort and intense

practice that Djokovic is able to play great tennis when facing

top players (Roger Federer & Rafael Nadal), which he

couldn’t do before.

Novak Djokovic is considered one of the greatest tennis

players. At the age of 14, Djokovic started his international

tennis career, winning European championships in singles, doubles, and the team competition. In

2001 he reached the final of the Junior Davis Cup that earned him a junior ranking of No. 24.

In 2003 he became a professional tennis player and in 2008 the 21-year-old Serbian, who set the

record of becoming the youngest player to reach the semifinals of all the four Grand Slams, mulled

over the idea of retirement when he became disheartened at his repeated loss against Roger Federer

and Rafael Nadal.

“Always improve your game.” ~ Michael Jordan

“Winning is not always the barometer of getting better.” ~ Tiger Woods

It was patience, hard work and his regard for the game that aided him

to overcome those stumbling blocks; he took it up as a challenge to

work towards improving his game and pretty soon the tide turned to

his favor when he won all the three Grand Slams except the French

Open in 2011 being accepted into the “Big Four” of tennis.

Djokovic is a role model to a lot of people who can look up to him

for inspiration. He has used self-effort from Swami’s teachings to lift

him from depressing times in his career. His passion and love for the sport is so immense that it

brought him to this stage which he is in right now - No. 1!

- Siddharth S. (Group 2)

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Teacher’s Corner

Can you guess these quotes?

1. + - F + + - F

+ F + - SP + W + 2.

+ + M + H +

3. ST + + + LY

DR + - H +

- D + CH + + LY

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Seva Scoop

Helping Town organization had brought NJ community together

to help raise funds for treatment of an Autistic child. A team of us were

able to express our love through music and dance. We created a

fusion audio blending together our own words, ideas and western and

Indian classical music to show to ourselves and the audience that it is

ok to be unique and still be connected with each other. “We are all

connected!” was our theme and we combined the styles of our own

choreography, street dance, hip hop and Bharata Natyam to show the

diversity in our art form too!

- By Group 1, 2, 3 Students

Gently Used Books,

School Supplies Drive Please bring them to Sunday SSE or Thursday Bhajans.

They will be collected for sending to schools in a

rural neighborhood in the Caribbean.