Sri Sai Spiritual Centre(SSSC) was founded by Radhakrishna Swamiji on April 4,1954. Sri Sai Spiritual Centre is the place where the restless mind finds peace and harmony.The holy Trinity-Sri Sai Baba, His Holiness Sri Narasimha Swamiji, His Holiness Sri Radhakrishna Swamiji adoring the sanctum sanctorum are the source of 'shanthi' and 'bliss'.
The centre's daily religious program comprises Rudrabhishekha, Sahasranama Archana, Recitation of Sri Vishnu Sahasranama, chanting of Ashtakshari Bhajan, Aarati(Thrice a day) and Gita Parayana. Go Pooja(Cow Worship) takes place on Fridays. Special Poojas,havans and homas are conducted on special occasions like Guru Poornima, Baba's Mahasamadhi Day, Sri Radhakrishna Swamiji's Jayanthi Day and Sri Ramanavami.Besides, Sri Sathyanarayana Pooja, held on Poornima days attracts thousands of devotees.
Added to all this, a veda classes are conducted and a free medical unit treats about 50 patients every day. The centre is also helping poor students to take up further studies and has published books on Sai Baba and swamijis.
'Saipadananda'-a
quarterly magazine in English and Kannada catalogues the various activities of the centre.The number of devotees who throng the centre is a proof of the growing power and popularity of Sai.On Thursdays, Poornima Days and special occasions, even the expanded and renovated building is inadequate to accommodate the rush of devotees.
Any note on the centre is incomplete without a mention of His Holiness Sri Radhakrishna Swamiji. A pole star in Sai's splendour,he is a shining example of absolute surrender to Sai-the Guru God. Having shared Sai Grace with everyone, he dedicated his life to spreading the fragrance of Baba's mercy, power and compassion.
Throughout his
life under Sai grace, he was strength to the weak, prosperity to the poor and grace to the fallen. He was deputed in 1952 to do 'Sai Prachar' by Baba's apostle and Founder-president of the All India Sai Samaj, Chennai. His Holiness Sri Narasimha Swamiji. An illustrous disciple of a great master, he accomplished the sacred task in a truly exemplary manner. By spreading Sai love and dignity in and around Bangalore, he has enabled many to get a realisation of almighty Sai Baba-the master of universe.
He represented the All India Sai Samaj in the Shirdi Sansthan Commitee. The Portraits of these two great saints can be seen in the photo gallery in front of the Samadhi Mandir at Shirdi.
R. Seshadri
President.