“My Life is My Message” 

When there is a prompting from within to share the burden of the needy, the power of a compassionate purpose finds its path to fulfilling this need. Swami has shown the world this by example. However, He also cautions us, that the service undertaken should be absolutely selfless, without a trace of ego and with no anticipated result from the act of Seva itself.

The magnitude and reach of His educare, medicare & socio care projects – which afford free education, free medical care & free socio care to the rich and poor alike, is something that seems enormous and apparently out of reach for the average individual or Institution to emulate. However, the unstated purpose of Sai seva activities undertaken in these areas is to create and establish benchmarks. These form scalable replicable working models, which can be tailored to the ability of those inspired by ‘His Work’. 

While the world is replete with opportunities for Seva, there exists a distinct paucity in initiative. So, for those of us who have the will to make a difference, there exist tremendous outlets to bridge this gap. We, as Sai Students, have the requisite antecedents to play a lead role in conceiving, formulating and executing suitable service programs that will bring fulfillment to those who are Served, those who Serve and above all – Swami! 

Small steps have been taken towards this end by the Alumni in different parts of the world. Monthly Medical camps where free treatment and medication is provided for ailments such as diabetes – a scourge for the urban poor, sanitation in remote villages, tree plantation, equipping the youth with basic tools and training, geriatric care for the aged, etc. have been undertaken. They serve as torch bearers to this initiative. Swami, the loving Mother, has always been most supportive, guided and encouraged these initial endeavors. While there always is a great deal of enthusiasm within each of us to serve society in the best way we can, we need to translate it into action and as Mahatma Gandhi once said “Be the change you want to see.”

Swami began by saying “My life is my message”.  He has now raised the bar by stating “Make your life My message”.