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Articles: Devotion | The Sai movement in Chile
- Prof. venkata ramanamurty mallajosyula
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This house of Sai has witnessed many Akhanda Bhajans, EHV activities, and holds free lunches every Sunday where more than 50 people receive food in a harmonious setting. Many senior and elderly devotees like Dr. Sara Pavan, Dr. Voleti, John Behner and Leonardo Gutter have visited this centre and shared Swami’s love on several occasions.
Apart from this, there are two more centres in the capital city of Santiago and also in Viña del Mar and Quilpue, both in the vicinity of the Valparaiso, the country’s cultural capital. There are Sai groups also in cities like Iquique in Northern Chile, Puerto Varas in the South, Talagante in Central Chile and in La Serena, the second oldest city located 470 kms north of Santiago.
The Sai centre of Condell in the province of Santiago hosts a free lunch on Saturdays which is one of their happiest activities: many come to enjoy the meal and good company, peace and love. Some of the attended upon are paper and cardboard collectors and now one can see their smiles and also Swami’s picture or an Om symbol adorning their tricycles.
Meeting of the Sai centre of Quilpue :
This centre was located in a big house where many Sai brothers and sisters came together in satsangs, study circles and to receive many experienced visitors who shared about Swami’s love and His mission. But they have had their lot of challenges too. Unfortunately, they do not have the big house anymore but their perseverance and faith has only grown. They know Sai always has a plan and they love Him more each day because He never ceases to amaze them. Take the case of Lucy.
Light for Lucy :
Lucy had many problems in her life; smoked heavily, drank alcohol and ate meat. She was about to cross a street when she saw a fortune-teller. She approached her and started asking about her trade. “Does this come from India ?” asked Lucy. The person started explaining that fortune-telling had nothing to do with India ... and from there somehow the conversation turned to Baba. This happened on a Thursday and it ended with Lucy being invited to a Sai meeting. “As soon as I stepped into the Centre everything seemed to have a kind of brilliance, I was amazed. From that moment on, smoking was not attractive anymore, the same happened with drinking and meat eating! I wanted to quit every bad habit! Baba made it happen in just a few minutes. My love, my life, is not mine anymore - it is His. It is like having a new life again - thank you Swami!” says Lucy today.
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