From Team Venugaanam's desk

We are delighted to bring to you the September 2012 edition of Venugaanam. Teachers day is round the corner and this edition begins with a Divine Discourse on the real meaning and core of education. Swami highlights that education finds its fruition in good character and Seva that leads to Self knowledge.

We have heuristic questions and interesting facets discussed in the regulars on ‘AtmaJyothi’, ‘Astrology and Spirituality’, and ‘A Journey Within’.  In the section on healthy mind in a healthy body, we look at a miracle green leaf that can help improve health substantially.

Many of the articles in this edition revolve around the theme of education, teachers day and ennobling thoughts. If you are unable to teach youngsters, but have some free time and wish to use your artistic skills to inspire young minds, then do read the article on Project Suvichar. A little effort can help brighten up so many classrooms. We also have a special by two alumni of the Sri Sathya Sai University illustrating their experiences and implementation of some of Swami’s teachings. As they say, the proof of the pudding lies in the eating- experiment, follow and understand the power of what Swami says to truly benefit from it.

There have been some significant developments last month.  In the Sai students alumni meet in August in Prashanthi Nilayam, Sai Krushna Mandir project was presented to all participating alumni. Meanwhile, construction is progressing rapidly and the ground floor roof is expected to be completed by September 10^th. For easy reference, all related documents have been shared on the website in the section called Construction Documents.

We take this opportunity to express our gratitude to Shankarnarayan Consultancy for their generous contribution of two Vinayaka idols in black stone.  One of them will be installed in the Sharavathi school in time for Ganesha festival and the other will be installed in front of Sai Krushna Mandir- Phase 1 on Swami’s birthday.

Our gratitude is also due to our Sai brother(who did not wish to be named) for the thoughtful donation of his car for Trust purposes. This will be a big help to move to and from the construction site and monitor progress.

We are happy to have your feedback on how to make ‘Venugaanam’ a better communication tool. You may kindly mail us at contactus@saikrushnamandir.org . Do feel free to share with us your experiences in following Swami’s teachings or on any other theme of your choice.

Happy reading! May Swami inspire us to follow His message of love and service.

With All our Prema,

Team Venugaanam

Sai Krushna Charitable Trust