2019 International Summer Conference Highlights
Featured Speakers
With Swami’s blessings, the 2019 International Summer Conference will enjoy talks, workshops and experience-sharing sessions from a unique line-up of most senior Sai devotees, students and eminent speakers, who will assemble in Prasanthi Nilayam for this auspicious occasion. We will also enjoy the music and cultural presentations from various artists.
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Topics for Talks, Workshops and Experience Sharing Sessions
- Applying Vedic Ideals and Ancient Western Wisdom in Day-to-Day Spirituality
- Aumkar - The Transformative Universal Vibration
- Conquering the 6 Enemies
- Divine Melodies: Signing the Glories
- Experiencing Oneness with the Sai Within
- Follow My Command, Reach the Goal
- Gayathri Manthra: The Divine Formula Leading to Our True Self
- Inside-Out - Connecting to the Divine Within
- Living the Human Values with Every Breath - the Highest Sadhana
- Living with God is True Education
- Living within the Lord
- Manifesting Shakthi
- Pathways Back to Divinity: Devotion - Action - Knowledge
- Rediscovering the Divinity Within
- Sai Our Lord: Nothing Beyond Him
- Self-Illumination through Family Transformation and Spiritual Parenting
- Spirituality - A Joyful Journey
- The Road to Divinity Starts with the 5Ds
- Who left the tap running? Understanding how caring for nature can support your journey of self-transformation
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
08:30 AM
Darshan and Bhajans (Special Group Seating)
10:10 AM
Group / Multifaith Prayers (Poornachandra Hall)
10:20 AM
Speaker 1: Dr. Narendranath Reddy: Rediscivering the Divinity Within (Poornachandra Hall)
11:10 AM
Speaker 2: Sri Vinay Kumar: Our Mother Sai - Lord of All (Poornachandra Hall)
11:55 AM
Q and A with Speakers
12:15 PM
Lunch / Break
Afternoon Programme: Devotees will either be participating in a workshop, a site visit, a service activity or take rest, as desired
1:30 PM
Service Group: Various Service Activities in Ashram (to be announced daily
Site Visit: His Early Life: Shivalayam-Gopalaswami-Sathyabhama-Paatha Temples, Parents Samadhi, Kalpavriksha
Site Visit: His Early Life: Shivalayam-Gopalaswami-Sathyabhama-Paatha Temples, Parents Samadhi, Kalpavriksha
1:45 PM
Workshop Group 1: Sri Arvind Balasubramanya: Pathways Back to Divinity: Devotion - Action - Knowledge (Satsangh Hall - Ground Floor)
Workshop Group 2: Mr. Ashok Sakhrani: From EGO to ECO? Caring for Nature as a Path to Self Transformation (Satsangh Hall - Top Floor)
Workshop Group 2: Mr. Ashok Sakhrani: From EGO to ECO? Caring for Nature as a Path to Self Transformation (Satsangh Hall - Top Floor)
3:45 PM
Adjourn
4:30 PM
Darshan and Bhajans (Special Group Seating)
06:45 PM
Dinner / Break
07:30 PM
Experience Sharing Programme: Sri T.G. Krishnamurthy: Living for the Lord (Poornachandra Hall)
08:50 PM
End of Day Prayers / Group Meditation
09:00 PM
Adjourn
Thursday, July 18, 2019
07:00 AM
(Optional) Group Guided Sadhana: Jyothi Meditation - Amey Deshpande (Poornachandra Hall)
07:45 AM
Adjourn
08:30 AM
Darshan and Bhajans (Special Group Seating)
10:10 AM
Group / Multifaith Prayers (Poornachandra Hall)
10:20 AM
Speaker: Sri V.S.R Murthy: Gayathri Manthra: The Divine Formula Leading to Our True Self (Poornachandra Hall)
11:55 AM
Q and A with Speaker
12:15 PM
Lunch / Break
Afternoon Programme: Devotees will either be participating in a workshop, a site visit, a service activity or take rest, as desired
1:30 PM
Service Group: Various Service Activities in Ashram (to be announced daily
Site Visit: His Works: Super Specialty Hospital Tour, Blood Donation and Patient Family Narayana Seva
Site Visit: His Works: Super Specialty Hospital Tour, Blood Donation and Patient Family Narayana Seva
1:45 PM
Workshop Group 1: Sri Sai Giridhar: Aumkar - The Transformative Universal Vibration (Satsangh Hall - Ground Floor)
Workshop Group 2: Sri Bishu Prusty: The Road to Divinity Starts with 5D's (Satsangh Hall - Top Floor)
Group 3: Open Q and A Panel with Sri T.G. Krishnamurthy (North Indian Canteen - Top Floor)
Workshop Group 2: Sri Bishu Prusty: The Road to Divinity Starts with 5D's (Satsangh Hall - Top Floor)
Group 3: Open Q and A Panel with Sri T.G. Krishnamurthy (North Indian Canteen - Top Floor)
3:45 PM
Adjourn
4:30 PM
Darshan and Bhajans (Special Group Seating)
06:45 PM
Dinner / Break
07:30 PM
Experience Sharing and Cultural Programme: Prasanthi Bhajan Group: Singing the Glories (Poornachandra Hall)
08:50 PM
End of Day Prayers / Group Meditation
09:00 PM
Adjourn
Friday, July 19, 2019
07:00 AM
(Optional) Group Guided Sadhana: Gayathri Chanting - Bishu Prusty (Poornachandra Hall)
07:45 AM
Adjourn
08:30 AM
Darshan and Bhajans (Special Group Seating)
10:10 AM
Group / Multifaith Prayers (Poornachandra Hall)
10:20 AM
Speaker 1: Sri Rathnakar: Spirituality - A Joyful Journey (Poornachandra Hall)
11:10 AM
Speaker 2: Sri Sanjay Sahani: Living the Sai Within - The Steps for Real Transformation (Poornachandra Hall)
11:55 AM
Q and A with Speakers
12:15 PM
Lunch / Break
Afternoon Programme: Devotees will either be participating in a workshop, a site visit, a service activity or take rest, as desired
1:30 PM
Service Group: Various Service Activities in Ashram (to be announced daily
Site Visit Group 1: His Mission: Chaitanya Jyothi
Site Visit Group 2: His Works: Super Specialty Hospital Tour, Blood Donation and Patient Family Narayana Seva
Site Visit Group 1: His Mission: Chaitanya Jyothi
Site Visit Group 2: His Works: Super Specialty Hospital Tour, Blood Donation and Patient Family Narayana Seva
1:45 PM
Workshop Group 1: Dr. Amey Deshpande: Life is a Game, Play it - Applying Human Values to Life and Living (Satsangh Hall - Ground Floor)
Workshop Group 2: Mr. George Bebedelis: Vedic Ideals and Ancient Wisdom in Day-to-Day Spirituality (Satsangh Hall - Top)
Group 3: Open Q and A Panel with Sri V.S.R. Murthy (North Indian Canteen - Top Floor)
Workshop Group 2: Mr. George Bebedelis: Vedic Ideals and Ancient Wisdom in Day-to-Day Spirituality (Satsangh Hall - Top)
Group 3: Open Q and A Panel with Sri V.S.R. Murthy (North Indian Canteen - Top Floor)
3:45 PM
Adjourn
4:30 PM
Darshan and Bhajans (Special Group Seating)
06:45 PM
Dinner / Break
07:30 PM
Experience Sharing Programme: Sri Prem Anoosh: Follow My Command, Reach the Goal (Poornachandra Hall)
08:50 PM
End of Day Prayers / Group Meditation
09:00 PM
Adjourn
Saturday, July 20, 2019
07:00 AM
(Optional) Group Guided Sadhana: Aumkar Chanting - Sai Giridhar (Poornachandra Hall)
07:45 AM
Adjourn
08:30 AM
Darshan and Bhajans (Special Group Seating)
10:10 AM
Group / Multifaith Prayers (Poornachandra Hall)
10:20 AM
Speaker 1: Dr. Rajeshwari Patel: Conquering the 6 Enemies (Poornachandra Hall)
11:10 AM
Speaker 2: Prof. Gangadhara Sastry: Living with God is True Education (Poornachandra Hall)
11:55 AM
Q and A with Speakers
12:15 PM
Lunch / Break
Afternoon Programme: Devotees will either be participating in a workshop, a site visit, a service activity or take rest, as desired
1:30 PM
Service Group: Various Service Activities in Ashram (to be announced daily
Site Visit Group 1: His Early Life - Part 2: Bukkapatnam
Site Visit Group 2: His Works: Super Specialty Hospital Tour, Blood Donation and Patient Family Narayana Seva
Site Visit Group 1: His Early Life - Part 2: Bukkapatnam
Site Visit Group 2: His Works: Super Specialty Hospital Tour, Blood Donation and Patient Family Narayana Seva
1:45 PM
Workshop Group 1: Dr. Sanjay Mahalingam: Inside-Out: Connecting to the Divine Within (Satsangh Hall - Ground Floor)
Workshop Group 2: Dr. Pal Dhall: Self Illumination through Family Transformation and Spiritual Parenting (Satsangh Hall - Top Floor)
Workshop Group 2: Dr. Pal Dhall: Self Illumination through Family Transformation and Spiritual Parenting (Satsangh Hall - Top Floor)
3:45 PM
Adjourn
4:30 PM
Darshan and Bhajans (Special Group Seating)
06:45 PM
Dinner / Break
07:30 PM
Experience Sharing Short Sessions (Various Speakers): Sai Omnipresent (Poornachandra Hall)
08:50 PM
End of Day Prayers / Group Meditation
09:00 PM
Adjourn
Sunday, July 21, 2019
07:00 AM
(Optional) Group Guided Sadhana: Meditation - Sanjay Mahalingam (Poornachandra Hall)
07:45 AM
Adjourn
08:30 AM
Darshan and Bhajans (Special Group Seating)
10:10 AM
Group / Multifaith Prayers (Poornachandra Hall)
10:20 AM
Speaker 1: Dr. Suma Rao: Manifesting Shakthi (Poornachandra Hall)
11:10 AM
Speaker 2: Dr. Siva Sankara: Selfless Service - the Path of Oneness (Poornachandra Hall)
11:55 AM
Q and A with Speakers
12:15 PM
Lunch / Break
Afternoon Programme: Devotees will either be participating in a workshop, a site visit, a service activity, or take rest, as desired
1:30 PM
Service Group: Various Service Activities in Ashram (to be announced daily
Site Visit Group 1: His Message: Sanathana Samskruthi Museum
Site Visit Group 2: Organic Farm
Site Visit Group 1: His Message: Sanathana Samskruthi Museum
Site Visit Group 2: Organic Farm
1:45 PM
Prasanthi Bhajan Group: Bhajan Workshop (All age groups including children, together)
3:45 PM
Adjourn
4:30 PM
Darshan and Bhajans (Special Group Seating)
06:45 PM
Dinner / Break
07:30 PM
Children Presentation and Conference Personal Reflections (Poornachandra Hall)
08:50 PM
End of Day Prayers / Group Meditation
09:00 PM
Adjourn
Children's Programme
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
- Depart from Poornachandra at 10am
- Visiting Swami's birthplace, Easwaraama Samadhi, and others time permitting
- Lunch at Ashram Western Canteen
- Post lunch at Shed 33
- Pickup 3pm to 3:30pm
Thursday, July 18, 2019
- Depart from Poornachandra at 10am
- Visiting Hanuman Statue and Vedic Farm
- Lunch at Farm will be provided
- Post lunch at Shed 33
- Pickup 3pm to 3:30pm
Friday, July 19, 2019
- Depart from Poornachandra at 10am
- Visiting Primary School and Vedic Farm
- Lunch at School or Western Canteen will be provided
- Post lunch at Shed 33
- Pickup 3pm to 3:30pm
Saturday, July 20, 2019
- Depart from Poornachandra at 7:30am
- Special visit to Urvakonda (Swami's advent)
- Lunch at Location and Snack on way back will be provided
- Return by 6pm
- Pickup at Shed 33
Sunday, July 21, 2019
- Children stay with parents at Poornachandra Itself
- Evening participation in Children's Summary Presentation