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SRI SATHYA SAI
SPIRITUAL EDUCATION
Education without character is useless - Sri Sathya Sai
What is SSSSE?
Sri Sathya Sai Baba founded the Sri Sathya Sai Bal Vikas Program, referred to as Sri Sathya Sai Spiritual Education (SSSSE) in Australia, to enable a world-wide renewal of individual commitment to an active moral life. Thousands of children around the globe participate in Bal Vikas or SSSSE programs every week.
Sri Sathya Sai Baba says: “You must study to become steady. See to it that the Divine Love in your heart is steady. The goal of education should not be to just acquire theoretical knowledge but to practically apply it in your life. Birds and animals lead life without ‘studying’, but your education must result in you developing a strong and good character.”
The term Bal Vikas means Blossoming of Human Excellence. Human values can neither be imbibed through textbooks nor can they be gifted by anyone. They are inherent within each individual and the SSSSE program provides the right environment for these latent human values to blossom and empowers each child to unfold the innate values within oneself to the highest perfection.
Since the focus is on bringing an intrinsic transformation within each child. The SSSSE classes are conducted as a part of the Global Mission of the Sri Sathya Sai Organisations to direct the children of today – the torch bearers of tomorrow’s society, into the path of self-enquiry and self-discovery.
The SSSSE Program has been designed to help children to practice the basic human values -
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Sathya (Truth),
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Dharma (Righteousness),
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Shanthi (Peace),
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Prema (Love) and
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Ahimsa (Non-Violence).
Each of these human values is divided into numerous Sub-Values.
Using simple teaching techniques such as: Silent Sitting, Prayer, Group Singing, Storytelling and Group Activities, the SSSSE teachers encourage the children to become conscious about the latent potential within and orient their lives on the trajectory of human excellence.
All our SSSSE teachers undergo rigorous training in our SSSSE Program before they commence their teaching.
Our SSSSE classes are run free of charge by our dedicated SSSSE teachers across Australia at our Sai Centres on the weekends in the following SSSSE Groups:
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Pre-SSSSE ( 4 - 5 years )
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Group 1 ( 6 - 8 years )
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Group 2 (9-11 years )
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Group 3 ( 12 - 14 years )
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Group 4 ( 15 - 17 years )
Path of self-enquiry and self-discovery.
01 - Silent Sitting
02 - Prayer
03 - Group Singing
04 - Story Telling
05 - Group Activities
Silent Sitting is a foundational practice in SSSSE that helps students quiet the mind and turn inward. Through guided stillness and awareness, children develop concentration, emotional balance, and inner peace. This technique prepares them to absorb values more deeply and fosters a lasting connection with their inner self.
Prayer cultivates a sense of reverence, gratitude, and connection with the Divine. It encourages humility and reminds students of a higher purpose in life. In SSSSE, prayer is universal in nature, helping children develop faith, devotion, and a spirit of unity beyond all differences, in line with the teachings of Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
Group Singing, or bhajans, creates an atmosphere of joy, harmony, and collective devotion. Through singing together, students experience unity and elevate their emotions, while also developing focus and discipline. It is a powerful way to nurture love for the Divine and reinforce positive feelings within a group setting.
Storytelling is an engaging method used to communicate universal human values in a simple and relatable way. Stories drawn from the life and teachings of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, along with other moral and cultural sources, help students reflect on right conduct and make meaningful connections to their own lives.
Group Activities provide opportunities for students to practice values through action and interaction. Through discussions, role plays, games, and creative exercises, children learn teamwork, empathy, and communication skills. These activities reinforce lessons in a practical way, helping students translate values into everyday behaviour.
Resources
Divine Echoes
SSSSE Guru's have lovingly curated a book called, Divine Echoes - A Garland of Mantras, Prayers, and Bhajans which features a collection of mantras, prayers, and handpicked selection of bhajans, both in Sanskrit and English serving as a guiding light for the young minds and hearts of our community.
