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5. Musical instruments used during bhajans should not drown the voice of thesinger and those who follow. If there ismore than one instrument used, maintain balance among instruments used.15. Bhajan is the Sadhana for all whoshare in it.6. Sing familiar Bhajans, so that all canshare Ananda (bliss)17. Unless you sing Bhajans for your ownjoy, you cannot bring joy to others. It isonly when the feeling arises in the heartthat the song will appeal to the heart ofthe others. I am pleased only when love isthe keynote, when the feeling of unityprevails, when the melody comes formcleansed, God-loving hearts.7. Any devotional song in any languagecan be sung as long as all can follow.8. Never be ashamed to sing the name ofGod or to do Bhajan. Be proud that youget the chance, be glad that your tongueis put to the best use.9. The Bhajans must be sweet to the ear.10. Bhajan has to be a thrilling experience, which must leave the participantsfull of pure energy and elevated enthusiasm.11. Bhajans have to be sung and offeredto God in an attitude of utter humility;they are not to be taken as exercises in anexhibition of talents and as a competitionfor mastery of musical skill. They have toplease the Lord, not your fans.12. Bhajans must be a felt experience. Donot sing with one eye on the effect thesong makes on the listeners and the otheron the effect it makes on God. Let yourheart pant for God; then the Raga andthat will automatically be pleasant andcorrect.13. With each Bhajan song the mind mustbe rendered purer, freer from passion andstronger in faith.14. Pay attention to the tune, the meaning, the variety, the voice, the raga(rhythm), the Tall (beat) and the other fivepoints of the bhajans.–5–16. When you sing bhajans, dwell also onthe meaning of the song and the messageof each Name and Form of God.18. Bhajan is a good disciplinary processby which AMA and Krodh can be keptaway. AMA is Lust for Physical pleasure,for power, for fame, for wealth andScholarship. Krodh is anger, which is theresult of foiled lust. In this busy age offear and anxiety, the remembrance ofGod and repetition of His Name is theone means of Liberation that is accessible to all.19. If your voice is not pleasant or sweet,keep quiet; that is the best service youcan do.20. Do not cause discontent, discord ordisharmony, insisting on singingbecause you are an office bearer.21. Do not monopolize the time inBhajans by singing one song for six or tenminutes, repeating the same line often.Repeat each line only twice and no more.Have only two speeds; one slow and theother fast. In this way, you can have inone hour Bhajans more songs, and more

forms, more tunes and more variety, giving more people the chance.22. After Bhajans and before conductingArathi, there Should be meditation forfive to ten minutes. During Arathi devotees should stand up and stay at theirown places. Use of camphor for Arathi isadvisable.23. There should not be any distributionof Prasad at the Public Bhajan Centres,recognized by Seva Samithi -except Thedistribution of Vibuthi.24. People should return from Bhajancarrying the elevated, uplifted and sublime mood created by the atmosphere atthe Bhajan. Therefore, after Bhajan, people should disperse quietly, maintainingsilence. Then the joy and peace derivedat the Bhajan will linger and abide inthe heart.Baba – Conversations pg. 125-126"Hislop asked the question: "what is aStudy Circle?”"Circle, Study Circle", means taking apoint and each person discussing what isthe meaning of that point to them.-like around table conference.Each person gives his view point andfinally, values are derived from this. Ifthere is just reading, there is doubt. Buteach person gives his view doubts will beanswered. The topic is viewed: TheStudy Circle looks at different facets. It islike a diamond with its different facets,but there is one facet which is flat. Thetop facet, and from this all can beviewed. To discover the top facet is thejob of the Study Circle"Baba – Conversations pg. 125-1267TH WORLD CONFERENCE, 24 NOV, 2000.Bhajananamavali (For Overseas Devotees) pg. 11-13.Recommendation7TH WORLD CONFERENCE 24 NOVEMBER 2000.Run High Quality Bhajans at the SaiCentres through regular Bhajan practice.Study Sai Literature. Hold Study Circlesto discuss and encourage FamilySadhana by way of joint prayers andspiritual activities.Study Circleb) Seva"Study Circle does not mean only justreading, discussing and taking information into the head, but also putting intopractice what is learns. If knowledge isstored in the mind it causes Confusion.Confusion leads to blowing of the fuse.You should listen in the study circle andput into practice what you have learns.Then, only, it becomes real StudyCircle.""If God himself is here to foster Dharmaand you engage yourself in the sametask, then you are worshipping Him.Then you are near and dear to Him, foryou are serving Him, His devotees andyourself."Recommendation–6–Baba – Conversations Pg. 41Regarding Seva, the primary Seva is donot harm another.

Second is that Swami is not only in yourheart, but He is the reality of every person that your see."If you see someone in distress and it iswithin your capacity to help, whey nothelp? How can you not help? You areserving Swami. Only reality of every person is God. Therefore do Seva to God Youcan serve God in another person".Baba – Seeking Divinity - Hislop, pg. 215-215IMPORTANCE OF SEVA"When judging the service done by amember. it is not the quantity of thenumber of individual instances thatmatter; they do not count at all. Judgerather the motive that led him to serve,the genuineness of the love and compassion with which the Seva was saturated. The explanation that appeals toSwami is that you did the Seva with notaint of ego, and that you derived unsurpassed Ananda (joy) as a result."Baba – Sathya Sai Speaks vol. 10, pg. 220"Service is the essence of devotion, thebest cure for egoism"Sathya Sai Speaks VI, ch.50, p.239"Consider service as the best spiritualdiscipline. But do not believe that youcan by means of service reform orreshape the world. You may or you maynot; that does not matter. The real valueof service is that it reforms you, itreshapes you. Do service as a spiritualdiscipline; then you will be humble andhappy."Sathya Sai Speaks V, ch. 66, p.327"All of you should take a vow continually to develop the Seva Organizations. Letall join in the activities. Treat all as thechildren of one God. Whosoever Youserve, consider you are serving God.Never give up the Organization. Regardit as the Breath of your life. This is thereal penance. Having this Firm resolve,become exemplary leaders. This is mysole desire. Swami's love will accompany you everywhere."Baba – Sathya Sai Speaks Vol. 304, 24.11.19907TH WORLD CONFERENCE, 24 NOV, 2000"God will not ask you: "When and wheredid you do service?"He will ask: "With what motive did youdo it? What was the Intention thatprompted you?You may weigh the Seva and boast of itsquantity, but God seeks Quality. TheQuality in the heart, the purity of themind, the holiness of the motive."Baba – Sathya Sai Speaks,Vol. 11,pg. 195–7–RecommendationFor any activity to qualify as Servicethere must be total involvement of body,mind and soul. It is not enough thatservice is done with our bodies alone,and there must be a proper attitude oflove and humility.Human life is meant for selfless service.We must come together, understandeach other and work. The best way tolove God is "Love All and Serve All".

c) EHV (Education in Human Values)7TH WORLD CONFERENCE 24 NOV, 2000.- BalvikasRecommendationsPrimary aim of Balvikas program:SSE/Bal Vikas for devotees' children andSSEHV for the community and publicprograms be given priority. Parenting programs should be taken up vigorouslybecause of the great need to assist parentsin the encouragement of their families.“The Balvikas is the primary basis of thegreat movement to restore Dharma inthe world. It is raising a generation ofboys and girls who have clean and clearconsciousness, the creation of anatmosphere where noble habits andideals can grow and fructify. Childrenhave to be led into good ways of living,intoSimplicity,HumilityandDiscipline."Baba – Sathya Sai Speaks vol. 10,pg. 161Balvikas Guru Training Camp. June'78Qualities of Children"They must have Bhaya (Fear), Vinaya(Humility) and Viswas (Faith).Fear of what? Fear of doing wrong, offalling into falsehood. Humility beforewhom? Before elders, teachers and parents. Faith in what? Faith in God, in theirown strength and their own Victory."Baba – Sathya Sai Speaks vol. 6, pg. 53Qualities of GurusMore than all else, the Guru must equiphimself/herself with Sahana, (a calmand quiet temper), he should be prepared to meet, without being ruffled, thebuffetings of the Environment.Baba – Sathya Sai Speaks vol. 10 pg.164 - BalvikasGuru Training Camp. June 78d) LadiesLadies are an integral part of theOrganization. They are the unseenhands and spring of loving energybehind every activity. They must play apivotal role in inculcating Human valuesin the Sai Organization."Women always strive hard for the welfare of their family. They always aspirefor Samatha Equality), Samagrata(Integrity), Samaikyata (Unity) andSowbbratrutwam (Fraternity). Womenare extolled as the embodiments of eightforms of wealth. They always speak thetruth, their hearts are filled with peaceand their actions are righteous. Womenbeing the recipients of eight forms ofwealth, confer Prosperity andAuspiciousness on the family."Baba – Divine Discourse, 11 August, 20007TH WORLD CONFERENCE 24 NOV, 2000RecommendationsTo declare the 19th of November asLadies ' Day and to dedicate The 19th ofevery month for satsangh sessions so asto deepen Swami's teachings withregard to the women's role in the SaiOrganization.Women to play as role models both athome and at Sai Centres.–8–

7TH WORLD CONFERENCE 24 NOV, 2000e) Youth"Youth is a stage of life when self control,self examination and self effort are mostneeded and least exercised. What amighty potential for progress is wastedby the empty vagaries of the youthtoday. If only the courage, optimism,strength and imagination of youth ischanneled into constructive channels,how soon the human community canattain peace and prosperity. They shouldnot be led into the paths of hypocrisy,deceit or greed. They must act the waythey speak and speak the way they think.They should think good thoughts, speakgood words and do good deeds."Baba – Sathya Sai Speaks,Vol.10 pg 34 & 35"The age span 16 to 30 is crucial, for thatis the period when life adds sweetness toitself, when talents, skills and attitudesare accumulated, sublimated and sanctified. If the tonic of unselfish Seva isadministered to the mind during thisperiod, life's mission is fulfilled, for theprocess of sublimation and sanctification will be hastened by this tonic."Baba – Sathya Sai Speaks,Vol. 7 pg. 54RecommendationBhagawan says: “Only the Youth canTransform the Youth"The part played by the youth in theOrganization should be brought to theattention of all devotes. Involve theYouths and adults together in StudyCircles and workshops to clarify goalsand expand awareness.Youth should offer voluntary free tutoring designed to assist the academicallyless able children, particularly computerliteracy classes.6. OFFICE BEARERS/ACTIVE WORKERSAND THEIR DUTIESMembers who are in a position to devoteat least Four hours per week to activitiesof the Organization shall Be treated asActive Workers.No person shall be qualified to associatehimself or herself as office bearer orworker with this Organization who willfully Deviates from the Code of Conductlaid down hereinafter.Charter of the Organization pg 9"Whenever you go for service Swami willalways be with you. Whatever happens Ishall protect you. Do not be carriedaway by profit and loss. Think of Godceaselessly. "SWAMI'S ADVISE TO OFFICE BEARERS"The very first ideal you must keep inmind when you start and run theseOrganizations is:Do not crave for status or authority orposition; Do not allow any pomp orshow; do not compete for publicity orrecognition or for praise. Duty is God Doit and be content!"Baba – World Youth Conference, July 1997–9–

"The key positions of authority are notprizes for devotion. They must be accepted with humility and executed with Lovetowards the members and public."Baba – Sathya Sai Speaks Vol. 6 pg. 32 & 33 & pg 217"Be on guard against pride. The greatevil that undermines the units of thisOrganization Is pride and jealousy thatendangers it. Love alone can root out theweed of pride from the heart. Spiritualpride is the most poisonous of all varieties of pride. It blinds and leads the person suffering from it to ruin. Beware ofpride. Be always aware that you are butinstruments in My divine mission ofDharmasthapana,RevivalofRighteousness. Try to be more and moreefficient as such instruments. The handthat wields the instrument knows howand when it has to be applied.”"There are six essential qualitiesrequired of an Office Bearer in theOrganization:1. Enthusiasm (Interest)2. Courage3. Devotion4. Energy5. Preparedness6. Sincerity"An office bearer must not only haveenthusiasm himself but enthuse andencourage others. Without enthusiasmand sincerity nothing can be achieved.Whatever is done is useless and evenharmful to the Nation.We should have courage to face everything. We should believe:Baba – Sathya Sai Speaks,Vol. 7, pg. 181"Office bearers are guides who walk thepath they wish others to take; they shallnot command or punish, they can persuade and advise. The name Sathya Saiis attached to each wing of thisOrganization. It is Sathya Sai thatinspires each activity of each wing. Thisfact has not been taken to heart by manyof you. Sai is the inner inspiration andlight for each worker.""Be always in the attitude of the servants; that is the best training to becomeMasters.Everyone must feel equally entitled tothe Grace that can be won by Seva."Baba – Sathya Sai Speaks vol. 10pg. 222-224 & 259ESSENTIAL QUALITIES OFAN OFFICE BEARER"I can achieve the task assigned".Man should have the wealth of these sixvirtues, then he can achieve anything.True service is not superficial. It impliesControl of mind and discharging one'sduty properly."Baba – Bhagawan's speech 10th January 1999.7TH WORLD CONFERENCE 24 NOV, 2000.RecommendationsEnsure that the power of love, understanding and harmony is applied to persuade Sai Centres/groups going againstrules and regulations to conform tothem.If, however, there is continuing misconduct and/or any form of non co-opera-– 10 –

tion, then they must be reported to theChairperson of the Central Council.Ensure that Faith healing and otheroccult practices are NOT Permitted oraccepted as Sai Centre/group activities.Ensure that every wing/group is runaccording to the rules and guidelines ofthe Sri Sathya Sai Organization inCanada according to the westerncontext.7. SATHYA SAI CENTRE MEMBERSAND THEIR DUTIESAs per the Charter of the Sathya SaiOrganizationAny person who is a spiritual aspirant,has faith in the teachings of BhagawanBaba and who is willing to abide by theNine Point Code of Conduct and theRules and Regulations of theOrganization in force will be treated as aMember.In Swami's own words: “Who can be amember?"They must be eager aspirants for spiritual progress. They must have full faithin the Name that the Organization bearsand in spreading that Name in the man-ner suited to its message and majesty.The members must have won recognition as good persons. This is all the qualification. Nothing else counts".Baba – First All India Conference - Sathya Say SpeaksVol. 6, pg. 36"Detachment, simple living Sadhana,these are the qualities that entitle a person to the membership of this unit. Giveup, do not gather, that is the road toGrace."Baba – Brindavan Conference of Mysore State Visits Sathya Sai Speaks,Vol. 7, pg. 180CODE OF BEHAVIOR OF A SAIORGANIZATION MEMBER"Members must be ever engaged in thetwin process of purifying the mind andclarifying the intellect. They have to freethemselves from all prejudices and misunderstandings. They have to speaksoftly and sweetly and give to everyonethe Respect and attention due to themsincerely. Humility and tolerance mustcharacterize the behavior of a SaiDevotee."Baba – Sathya Sai Speaks,Vol. 10, pg. 44SWAMI'S ADVISE TO DEVOTEES"How to become a 100% Devotee or aDevotee very close to the Lord?One must cultivate noble qualities:Adveshaa Sarvah Bhootanam - To bewithout hatred towards any living being,to have equanimity to pleasure andpain, free of ego, ever happy in innerfeeling living a God conscious life"Baba – Bhagawan Baba Discourses on Bhagavad Gitaedited by Al Drucker, pg. 37– 11 –

"Keep in view the prestige and honor ofSathya Sai Organizations. To keep up thedignity of Sathya Sai, act in a truthfulway. There should not be any differencesor fights among the members of theOrganization. Resolve all conflictsthrough love and understanding.""There maybe difference of opinion attimes but should not lead to hatred andenmity.Members of the Sai Organizationsshould foster such unity. Let there not beany conflicts. Get a good name thatthere is no other Organization compatible to the Sai Organization in this world.Develop love and work united.""Only when five fingers of the handcome together, any task can be accomplished. If All are United,SWAMI'S WORDS ON OBSERVANCE OFRULES"The rules we are laying down are meantto heal and weld. Bow to them andobserve them in action sincerely. Yourpath will be soft and smooth."Baba – Sathya Sai Speaks, vol. 7, pg.76"Do not fret against the rules and regulations which the Organization imposeson you; they are laid down for Your owngood. Regulation is the very essence ofcreation. The Oceans observe their limits, wind and fire observe Their limitsand bounds. The heart has to beat a certain Number of times a minute. How canthe Organization escape the prescription of certain rules and regulations?"Baba – Hyderabad, March 1976Dress CodeI shall be extremely happy. One shouldgive and take love for love's sake. TalkSweetly and smilingly. This makes allhappy. Happy mood, happy face, happytalk and happy work, This should beyour guiding force. Develop UNITY. Inunity, not only you, but also the nationwould have a chance to develop. ONLYLOVE BRINGS ABOUT UNITY.”"Your dress, behavior and appearance willreveal your character and attitudetowards others. Always have sweet softwords on your tongue. Cast your eyes onlyon holy sights. Wear clean simple clothesand do not imitate those who are fascinated by the latest fashions in dress and style.How can you do Seva when you move faraway from the common man?"Baba – Divine Discourse 24.11.1998Baba – Sathya Sai Speaks, vol. 10 pg. 2248. RULES OF CONDUCTAND DISCIPLINE"Cover your body with modest cleansober clothing. Let your dress reflect loveand respect for Swami"."Generally, I speak sweetly but on thismatter of Discipline I will not grant anyconcessions.I will insist on strict obedience. I shall not reduce the rigor to suityour level for that will ruin you. I payattention to your ultimate good."Prashanthi Nilayam Information Booklet pg.44- Baba- Sathya Sai Speaks, vol. 2 pg. 197– 12 –

SilenceWorld Youth Conference, 19th July 1997"Silence is the first step of the Sadhana. Byloud talk you Undermine your own peaceand disturb others. Do no cause morenoise than necessary."PrasadBaba – Divinity and Dew Drops pg.48"Be silent yourself, that will inspire silencein others. Reduce contacts to the minimum. Carry with you an atmosphere ofquite contemplation wherever you happen to be."Baba – Sadhana the Inward Path. Pg. 169“I appreciate two things most in you:Silence and Namasmarana. It is only inthe depth of the silence the voice of Godcan be heard. Speak as low as possible, aslittle as possible, as sweet as possible. Donot whisper to each other for that is doneonly when someone is being traducedbehind his back. Do not talk loudly awayfrom MY hearing; there is no away."Baba – Sathya Sai Speaks,Vol. 6, pg. 277 & 278“You must make it a p

Jul 19, 1970 · Baba – Sathya Sai Speaks vol.7,pg.264,Guru Poornima 19.07.70 b) Nine Point Code of Conduct “In order to qualify to be a true member of the Sri Sathya Sai Organization, the following Guidelines shall be followed." 1. Every day Meditation 2. Bhajan with all family members once a week. 3. Pa