Truth
Sathya
About
Sri Sathya Sai Baba
Love All, Serve All. His life, His message, and key moments from 1926 to 2011.
There is only one Language, the Language of the Heart.
His message
Who is Sathya Sai Baba?
For more than 85 years, Sathya Sai Baba walked among us, sharing His divine message that can best be summed up in the words, "Love All Serve All". During His lifetime, He became one of the most revered spiritual teachers in the world, encouraging all of humanity to reconnect with the essential and eternal human values of Truth (Sathya), Right Conduct (Dharma), Peace (Santhi), Love (Prema) and Nonviolence (Ahimsa) in everyday living.
He is also known as Sri Sathya Sai Baba, Sai Baba, Swami, Bhagavan, or simply as Baba to millions of people throughout the world. His followers come from all ages, faiths, and races and meet regularly for devotional programs, to study His teachings, and to engage in service activities in order to practice His message of Love and Peace to unite all mankind.
Read the brochure: A Brief Introduction to Sathya Sai Baba and His Teachings (PDF)
Human values
Five values for everyday living
Right Conduct
Dharma
Peace
Santhi
Love
Prema
Nonviolence
Ahimsa
Key milestones
The life of Sri Sathya Sai Baba
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01 / 14
1926
Sathya Sai Baba is Born.
02 / 14
1940
Divine Declaration.
03 / 14
1950
Prasanthi Nilayam inaugurated on HIS 28th birthday
04 / 14
1957
Sathya Sai Baba inaugurates a hospital behind Prasanthi Nilayam
05 / 14
1958
Inauguration of Sanathana Sarathi
06 / 14
1966
Sri Sathya Sai Bal Vikas started
07 / 14
1968
Inauguration of First World Conference and Women's College at Anantapur
08 / 14
1972
Inauguration of Smt. Eswaramma High School at Puttaparthi
09 / 14
1975
Second World Conference held at Prashanthi Nilayam on Sathya Sai Baba’s 50th birthday celebrations. Inauguration of Sarva Dharma Aikya Stupa
10 / 14
1976
Inauguration of the Sri Sathya Sai Hospital at Whitefield, Bangalore
11 / 14
1980
Third World Conference held at Prashanthi Nilayam on Sathya Sai Baba’s 55th birthday celebrations
12 / 14
1981
Sri Sathya Sai University Puttaparthi launched
13 / 14
1985
60th Birthday of Sathya Sai Baba
14 / 14
2011
Mahasamadhi
Love All Serve All
About
USA Region 7
Sai Centers in California and Nevada, and the regional team that serves them.
There is only one Caste, the Caste of Humanity.
At a glance
Region 7 at a glance
- StatesCalifornia, Nevada
- Sai Centers16
- Groups5
- Members1,358
- Young Adults168
- SSE students302
- SSE gurus53
- Active officers12
Our team
Regional officers
How the regional team is organized: leadership, the wings, Young Adults, and support roles.
Regional leadership
- Mohan SrinivasanPresident
- Niranjen KanepathipillaiVice President
Coordinators
- Susandhya NarayaniDevotional Coordinator
- Prashanti MadhavapeddiEducational Coordinator
- Pramod MadabhushiService Coordinator
- Dinakar PanyamEnvirocare Coordinator
- Sathya ChandrasekarWomen's Coordinator
Young Adults
Coordinators
- Priya PanneerselvamFemale YA Coordinator
- Sayee Sunder VenkatakrishnanMale YA Coordinator
Advisors
- Pavithra MohanFemale YA Advisor
- Vivek SridharanMale YA Advisor
Regional support
Medical
- Dr. Joe PhaneufMedical Director
- Dr. Priya NandMedical Director
Web
- Balamurugan NatarajanWeb Master
- Pavan Kumar SuraWeb Master
- Jagan PandarinathanWeb Master
Media
- Maneesha MunshiMedia Coordinator
About
Sai Organization
Who we are, who is welcome, and the guidelines for our centers.
Have the feeling of oneness permeate all your acts.
Who we are
The Sathya Sai Organization
Centers in over 126 countries. Open to all, with no fees.
There are Sathya Sai Baba centers in various cities across the United States and in over 126 countries around the world. There are 16 Sai centers in the Bay Area. All are welcome, regardless of race, creed, economic status or religious orientation. There is no membership fee to join. The organization undertakes devotional, educational and service activities to further one’s spiritual growth. Members meet regularly in order to study and discuss the teachings of Sathya Sai Baba and to engage in group devotional singing, meditation, and prayer (Devotion).
Many centers have a children’s program (Sai Spiritual Education). Center members also plan and implement a variety of community service projects (Service). In addition, there is an active Young Adult Program in many centers. There is never any solicitation or fee charged for any of the functions that a center conducts. Please contact the regional team or a center near you for additional information.
In Swami’s words
Why we gather
The Sai Organization charter states that every member should undertake spiritual discipline as an integral part of daily life and to abide by the following guidelines
There is only one Caste, the Caste of Humanity;
There is only one Religion, the Religion of Love;
There is only one Language, the Language of the Heart;
There is only One God, and He is Omnipresent.
Documents
Guidelines and manuals
Select a document to open it.
- International Sai Center GuidelinesGuidelines (PDF): how Sai Centers work around the world. (opens in a new tab)
- USA Young Adults GuidelinesManual (PDF): a reference for local Young Adult groups. (opens in a new tab)
- USA SSE GuidelinesGuidelines (PDF): Sai Spiritual Education for children in USA centers. (opens in a new tab)
- Guidelines for USA Sai WebsitesGuidelines (PDF): rules for USA Sai Center websites. (opens in a new tab)
About
SSIO Officers Resources
Videos, Swami’s discourses, the communication module, letters, and the official logo for officers.
Every activity must be rendered valid and worthwhile by its contribution to the discovery of Truth, both of the Self and of nature.
For officers
Resources
Videos, discourses, and tools for center officers. Open a group to see its items.
- Overview and Structure of SSIO (Sathya Sai International Organization)Video on Vimeo: Overview and Structure of Sathya Sai International Organization, from Aparna Murali. (opens in a new tab)
- SSIO Outreach and Objectives Introductory VideoVideo on Vimeo: Overview and Structure of Sathya Sai International Organization, from Aparna Murali. (opens in a new tab)
- The Heart of the OrganizationDiscourse (PDF): Divine Discourse of 21 November 1968. (opens in a new tab)
- Call to Sai Samithi MembersMessage (PDF): Divine Message of August 1981. (opens in a new tab)
- The Fingers FiveDiscourse (PDF): Divine Discourse of 21 November 1981. (opens in a new tab)
- Lessons on Seva SadhanaDiscourse (PDF): Divine Discourse of 19 November 1981. (opens in a new tab)
- Why OrganizeDiscourse (PDF): Divine Discourse of 29 March 1976. (opens in a new tab)
- Death - A Welcome VoyageDiscourse (PDF): Divine Discourse of 23 February 1968. (opens in a new tab)
- Sai Organization Must Promote Faith in GodDiscourse (PDF): Divine Discourse of 21 April 1967. (opens in a new tab)
- References for Loving and Effective CommunicationReferences (PDF): sources on loving and effective communication. (opens in a new tab)
- Communications Workshop by Dr Joe PhaneufWorkshop (PDF): communication workshop notes by Dr. Joe Phaneuf. (opens in a new tab)
- Communication TipsModule (PDF): loving and effective communication, Module 7. (opens in a new tab)
- Advaita in Practice PosterPoster (PDF): Advaita in practice. (opens in a new tab)
- Business Card template for Communication Tips by Sathya Sai BabaTemplate (PDF): a business card with communication tips by Sathya Sai Baba. (opens in a new tab)
Sai Centers
Find a Sai Center near you
21 Sai Centers and Groups in Northern California and Nevada. Everyone is welcome. Times can change, so please call ahead for a first visit.
Keep good company. Visit places of worship and saintly people.
Map
Centers on the map
Select a teal pin to see the center, its address, and directions. 16 centers and 5 groups.
All centers
Centers and groups
Meeting times, addresses, and service activities for each center.
Central San JoseSan Jose, CA
CenterSri Sathya Sai Baba Center of Central San Jose
- Devotional Service: Sundays - 5 PM to 6:15 PM
- Location: Center for Spiritual Living, 1195 Clark St, San Jose, CA
- Sai Spiritual Education: Sundays - 3 PM to 4:30 PM (September to June)
- For Service and Other Activities check center communication
Activities and service
Food Service
- Weekly food services at San Jose Homefirst & Sunnyvale shelters
- Weekly tutoring at San Jose Family shelter and Morgan Hill library
- STEM summer course
- Back to School kits
Elder Care
- Monthly convalescent home singing (SSE)
- Center grandparents service
Environment
- Cleanup of Parks in San Jose
Living Care
- Winter and care kits distribution
- Halloween costume collection drive
- Habitat for Humanity
Special
- Christmas Caroling at multiple locations
- Christmas play by Morgan Hill tutoring kids
- 93-day house bhajans for Swami’s birthday
Study circles
- Sai Parenting & Gita Vahini
Elk GroveSacramento, CA
CenterSri Sathya Sai Baba Center of Elk Grove
- Location: 7495 Elder Creek Rd, Sacramento, CA
- Please call (916) 317-5564 or email elkgrove_sai@yahoo.com for directions and parking instructions.
- Devotion: Thursdays 7:30 pm to 9:15 pm
- SSE: Sundays 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Activities and service
Environment Services
- Tree Planting and Reforestation (Sacramento Tree Foundation)
- Elk Grove Creek Cleanup (Sacramento Area Creeks Council)
- Wildlife Care Association of Sacramento Facility Maintenance
Living Care
- Cold weather kits distribution to local homeless population
Education
- Toys, School, Medical supplies (Children's Receiving Home of Sacramento)
- Operation Backpack - School backpacks and supplies for disadvantaged children
EvergreenSan Jose, CA
GroupSri Sathya Sai Baba Group of Evergreen
- Location: 3208 Vernazza Ave, San Jose, CA 95135
- Meeting Time: Thursdays 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Fremont, CA
CenterSri Sathya Sai Baba Center of Fremont
- Location: 40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont, CA
- Meeting Time: Sundays 3 pm to 5:15 pm
- 3 to 4 pm - Study Circle, SSE, Parenting Circle
- 4:15 to 5:15 pm - Devotional Singing
- 2nd and 4th Thursday house bhajans virtual via zoom
Activities and service
Food
- Sandwich preparation and distribution (monthly)
- Breakfast for Fremont Homeless Shelter (weekly)
- Dinner service at Warming Center, Fremont (winter)
Education
- Math Academy for upper grade students at Southgate Elementary, Hayward (weekly)
- Ad-hoc projects with schools in Hayward, San Leandro, San Lorenzo
Environment
- Community gardens
Fresno, CA
CenterSri Sathya Sai Baba Center of Fresno
- Location: 9647 N. Willey Court Fresno, CA 93720
- Meeting Time: Thursdays 6:30 pm to 8 pm
Activities and service
Animal Service
- Donations to animal shelter for Swami’s Birthday and Mahasamadhi
- Breakfast for Fremont Homeless Shelter (weekly)
- Dinner service at Warming Center, Fremont (winter)
Devotional Service
- Akhanda Bhajans
- Celebrate Guru Purnima, Swami’s birthday, Shivarathri, New Years Day
MarinSausalito, CA
GroupSri Sathya Sai Baba Group of Marin
- Location: Sausalito CA 94965
- Please call 415-272-3806 to confirm location
- Meeting Time: Fridays 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Note: Occasionally we meet on a different day of the week. Please call to confirm
Activities and service
Food Service
- Support St Vincent Dining Hall in San Rafael (Organization provides meals twice a day every day)
Living Care
- Greeting cards for any organization in Marin including Serving Shelters, Nursing homes, Halfway houses
Monterey PeninsulaCarmel, CA
GroupSri Sathya Sai Baba Group of Monterey Peninsula
- Location: 25881 Rancho Alto Drive Carmel, CA 93923
- Meeting Time: Thursdays 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Activities and service
Food Service
- Lunch for homeless men in ihelp program at local church (3rd thursdays)
- Lunch service for Gathering for women - homeless (3rd week)
Devotion
- Weekly study circle - Bhagawad Gita: A walkthrough for Westerners
Mount ShastaMount Shasta, CA
CenterSri Sathya Sai Center of Mount Shasta
- Location: 1635 Wyehka Way, Mount Shasta, CA 96067
- Meeting Time: Thursdays (weekly). Devotional singing 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm; Study Circle 8:00 pm - 8:45 pm. Arrival by 6:30 pm is appreciated.
- Center President: Bill Gaum
- Devotional Coordinator: Douglas Gaum, DharmaDoug@verizon.net
Tracy/Mountain HouseTracy, CA
CenterSri Sathya Sai Baba Center of Tracy/Mountain House
- Location: Sri Sathya Sai Baba Abode of Supreme Peace @ 244 W Grant Line Rd, Tracy, CA 95376
- Meeting Time: Every Sunday: 4:20 pm - SSE/ Study Circle. 5:30 pm - Devotional Singing
Oakland, CA
CenterSri Sathya Sai Baba Center of Oakland
- Location: Oakland, CA 94602
- Please call 510-914-8904 to confirm location
- Meeting Time: Sundays 6:25 pm to 7:50 pm
Activities and service
Food Service
- Bagged lunches (weekly) for East Bay Community Recovery Project, serving those struggling with homelessness, addiction and/or mental health issues
- Lunch not only provides nourishment but also a way to connect people in need with healthcare and other social services
Multi-Culturally Friendly Format
- We offer our love through unison, mostly English language devotional songs and prayers
- We also include devotional music from around the world, including, of course, our beloved Indian style Bhajans
- On special occasions we follow our program with a potluck dinner
- We are pet friendly, and Go-Ji is a regular member of our Center
PeninsulaBelmont, CA
CenterSri Sathya Sai Baba Center of Peninsula
- Location: Lodge Building - 40 Twin Pines Lane Belmont, CA 94002
- SSE: All Sundays (except summer months) 02:45 pm to 03:45 pm
- Study Circle: 1st and 3rd Sundays: 03:00 pm to 03:55 pm
- Devotional Program: All Sundays: 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm
Activities and service
Food Service
- Sandwich distribution to homeless in San Francisco (weekly)
- Lunch not only provides nourishment but also a way to connect people in need with healthcare and other social services
Career
- Job search coaching at LifeMoves Network Shelter (monthly)
Environment Care
- Local park cleanup
Eldercare
- Devonshire Oaks Nursing Center
Living Care
- Winter kits - Blankets Collection and Distribution to Homeless in San Francisco
- Habitat for Humanity - Santa Rosa Fire Rebuild
- Hygiene Care Kits for Homeless
Reno, NV
CenterSri Sathya Sai Baba Center of Reno, NV
- Location: Reno, NV 89511
- Please call (573) 368-9172 to confirm location
- Meeting Time: Sundays 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Activities and service
Food Service
- Dinner service at Ronald McDonald Home (monthly)
- MS Walk
Education
- Backpack Project - School supplies for 600-1000 backpacks
- School beautification project
- School cleaning
Community
- Adopt a family
SacramentoRancho Cordova, CA
CenterSri Sathya Sai Baba Center of Sacramento
- Location: Sai Seva Sadan, 3079 Kilgore Rd, Suite A, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
- Meeting Time: Sundays 2 pm to 5 pm
Activities and service
Food Service
- Dinner Services at Salvation Army, St. John Womens Shelter (monthly)
Career
- Computer skills training (Job search, Resume writing, MS office, Google) at St. John Womens Shelter
Living
- Care Kits and Winter kits (blankets) distribution
Education
- Back to School drive - Backpack Distribution (192)
Environment
- EarthDay - Park Cleaning
Eldercare
- Christmas Caroling at Next Move
San Bruno, CA
GroupSri Sathya Sai Baba Group of San Bruno
- Contact details: 650-504-8584
Activities and service
Food Service
- Food preparation and serving
- Samaritan House Shelter
- Safe Harbor Shelter
- First Step Shelter for Families (Shelter Network)
Environment
- Clean up at City of San Bruno
San Francisco, CA
CenterSri Sathya Sai Baba Center of San Francisco
- Location: 573 South Van Ness Ave San Francisco, CA 94110
- Meeting: Thursdays 7 pm to 9:15 pm
Activities and service
Food Service
- Sandwich service for homeless in streets of San Francisco (weekly)
Living
- Toiletries and Sundries for battered women shelter
San JoseSunnyvale and San Jose, CA
CenterSri Sathya Sai Baba Center of San Jose
- 1st & 3rd Sundays (3:30PM to 5PM) at 1170 Kern Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 (Shiv Durga Temple)
- 2nd Sundays (2:45PM to 4:30PM) at 6502 Springpath Ln, San Jose, CA 95120
- Special Festivals at Shiv Durga Temple and Shirdi Sai Darbar Temple
Activities and service
Food Service
- Breakfast service at San Jose Home Shelter (Family Supportive Housing at King Road, San Jose)
- Food Preparation and Serving at Innvision and local homeless shelters
Community
- Outreach activities at devotional and service locations (VVGC Ganapathi Temple, Shiv Durga Temple, Shirdi Sai Darbar), libraries and stores
Santa Cruz, CA
CenterSri Sathya Sai Baba Center of Santa Cruz
- Location: Shambhala Center 920 41st Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95062
- Meeting Time: Sundays 5:30 pm to 7 pm
Activities and service
Food Service
- Food Donations to Recuperative Care Center
- Food Preparation and Serving at Innvision and local homeless shelters
- Sandwich, Fruit & Snacks for homeless
- Food serving at Day on the Beach
Living
- Clothing drive for Homeless
- Winter kits for homeless
- First aid kits / hygiene kits
Medical
- Ashland Free Medical Clinic volunteering
Eldercare
- Senior Home Singing - Sunshine Villa
Disaster relief
- Disaster relief support - Kerala
Santa Rosa, CA
CenterSri Sathya Sai Baba Center of Santa Rosa
- Location: Santa Rosa 95403
- Please call 707-849-3151 to confirm location
- Meeting Time: Sundays 7 pm to 8:30 pm
Activities and service
Food Service
- Food Preparation and Serving at a local homeless shelter
Living Care
- Crafts and Knitting Projects
- Winter Projects
- Knitting and distributing beanies, scarf and socks for the homeless
Animal Care
- Making and delivering animal toys at the Animal Rescue Shelter
Stockton, CA
CenterSri Sathya Sai Baba Center of Stockton
- Location: 4809 Bridgewater Circle Stockton, CA 95219
- Meeting Time: Fridays 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Activities and service
Food Service
- Homeless feeding at St. Marys dining hall, Stockton (monthly)
Community
- Volunteering at building of Shiva Vishnu temple, Stockton
Devotional Service
- House bhajans (once in 2 months)
Tri-ValleyPleasanton, CA
CenterSri Sathya Sai Baba Center of Tri-Valley
- Meeting Time: Sundays 9:30 am - 12 noon
- Devotional Singing & Study Circle: 9:30 am to 12 noon;
- Location: 4036 Ghiotti ct, Pleasanton, CA
- SSE: 11 am to 12 noon;
- Location: 4444 Sandalwood Dr, Pleasanton, CA
Activities and service
Food Service
- Sandwich preparation and distribution at Modesto Shelter (Monthly - 3rd Saturday)
- Dinner service at Modesto Shelter (Bi-Weekly - 1st and 3rd Saturdays)
- Dinner service at Fremont Homeless Shelter (Monthly - 2nd Sunday)
- Dinner service at San Leandro (Monthly - 2nd Saturday)
- Lunch service at Concord Shelter (Monthly - 2nd Sunday)
- Breakfast service at Stockton Shelter (Monthly - 2nd Saturday)
Living
- Hygiene kits, Care packs, Winter kits for homeless (Oakland/Berkeley, April Showers, Concord shelter)
- Food, paper products, Fruits - Livermore Shepherds gate Shelter
- Soap and Shampoo making and distribution
- Ad-hoc projects and services for special occasions
Education
- Math Academy for upper grade students at Southgate Elementary School, Hayward (weekly)
Special
- Christmas Carols at Modesto Homeless Shelter- SSE kids
Environmental
- Parks & trails cleanup at Tri-Valley Area
- Vegetable garden service at Hayward school
Animal care
- Pet toys & blankets for animal shelter
West San JoseSan Jose, CA
GroupSri Sathya Sai Baba Group of West San Jose
- Location: 55558 Castle Glen Avenue, San Jose 95129
- Devotion: Every other month-Saturday 4:30 to 6 pm
- Service: Saturdays 9:00 am