Thaipusam 2012 – Penang. All of us are familiar with the huge crowds, the panthal-lined roads, the loud music, the scores of kavadi, the snacks and sweets, and the overpriced food. The fanfare is so great that the whole spiritual aspect of Thaipusam seems to get diluted. However, the spiritual backbone is never quite lost. [...]
In today’s world of ever expanding globalization, we have reached a point in time where everyone has a notion of what a comfortable standard of living is. Most of us are very familiar with the amenities and accessories of civilized life in the 21st century, which more often than not, we take for granted. If [...]
The environment is one of the more critical issues the world faces today. Locally, there is no shortage in reports of environmental decline. A fundamental condition that ensures the continual decline of the environment is clear – a rather low level of understanding, appreciation and concern for the environment. Call it eco-consciousness, environmental consciousness, or [...]
In conjunction with Swami’s Birthday, our Sai brothers and sisters from NED centre visited the Silver Jubilee Home, Sungai Dua, Penang, on 6th November, 2011. Sis. Adeline said, “Prayers and bhajans began at 10.00am in the main hall. This was followed by serving of vegetarian lunch and ice-cream dessert to the senior residents in the [...]
The Sathya Sai Baba Centre of Taman Brown (SSBCTB), Penang, held the annual Onam Celebration on Sunday, 18th September 2011 at the centre premises at 21 Jalan Endah, Taman Brown, Penang. The celebration commenced with ladies of the centre carrying the Nilavillaku into the Sai Gangadharan Hall and placing them on the altar accompanied to [...]
A Sai Youth camp will be organized in Penang soon. The aim of the camp is to help youth mould themselves to be better, fun, talented and vibrant with an essence of spiritualism. Here are some of the details Date: 15th – 16th of Oct 2011 Venue: Penang Water Sports Recreational Centre Tanjong Bungah For [...]
A Village Improvement program was done at Kampung Aston to uplift the rural area and guide them to better life. There are an estimated population of 10 families living in the area. Aston Village in Alma is known among the locals to be one of the poorest area in Bukit Mertajam with many villagers living [...]
