On 29th of March in the year 1968, Sri Sathya Sai Baba defined what is Sathya Sai seva (selfless service) and who is a sevadal (volunteer): “Every seva done with sympathy and skill to anyone in distress anywhere in this world is Sathya Sai seva. The sevadal must be eager to serve and trained to serve, for service from those who take My name must be intelligent and sincere.”
Sri Sathya Sai Baba in a discourse delivered on 21st November 1988 said: “Avail yourself of every possible occasion to render service to the society. It need not be limited to individuals. It is important to do national service. Whenever you find that you can render help to anyone in need, offer it. Do not make distinctions between rich or poor or the deserving and the undeserving. Offer service according to the needs of the situation. Today the needs of the poor in the rural areas are quite great. In this situation you must go out into villages, organise service activities and encourage the rural population to participate in them. The village folk should be told the importance of health and hygiene and how to keep their homes and villages clean and healthy.” ...
While addressing former students of His university in Prasanthi Nilayam, Sri Sathya Sai Baba on 6th September 2009 declared "service is your birthright".
Service in Prasanthi Nilayam is an unparalleled opportunity. Highlighting this, Baba in a discourse to the residents of Prasanthi Nilayam on 7th July 1985 said: "By undertaking service activity in Prashanthi Nilayam one would have an opportunity to serve God directly. Any work done here is an offering to Swami Himself. Work has to be taken up in this spirit. One should not be idle. Whatever work is done here, should be done out of a feeling of love. You can take up whatever work is appropriate, in keeping with your aptitudes and capacity."
The Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust undertakes various service projects in the areas of relief to the poor, education, medical relief and services of general public utility providing many opportunities for you to get involved. Click the button below to Volunteer.
VolunteerSri Sathya Sai Central Trust is a Public Charitable Trust registered under Section 12A of the Income Tax Act,
1961 for carrying out activities in the areas of:
1. Relief to the Poor
2. Medical Relief
3. Education
4. Other objects of General Public Utility
The Trust has been granted recognition under Section 10(23C)(iv) of the IT Act and Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010. Contributions to the Trust enjoy exemption under Section 80G of the IT Act.
(offered by State Bank of India)
Indian/Nepal/Bhutan citizens with Indian bank account or NRO account holders are eligible to avail this service.
To use this service, go to the SBI Collect page and donate directly to the Trust.
You will be able to use Debit cards, Credit cards and Internet Banking facility of other banks as well (not just SBI).
SBI CollectDonations can be sent in favour of ‘SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL TRUST’ by cheque/demand draft
drawn on any Bank in India with a covering letter mentioning:
(a) name and complete address of the donor with the postal pin-code number;
(b) purpose of donation;
(c) Permanent Account Number (PAN);
(d) contact details – mobile / telephone number and email-id.
The above may be sent to the following address:
The Managing Trustee
Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust
Prasanthi Nilayam – 515 134
Andhra Pradesh
Donations can be made by Online/RTGS/NEFT transfer for which the required details are given below:
Name | Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust (Indian Donations) |
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A/c Number | 10678029796 |
Bank | State Bank of India |
Branch | Prasanthi Nilayam |
Type | Savings a/c |
RTGS code | SBIN0010480 |
Name | Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust (Indian Donations) |
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A/c Number | 2351101000009 |
Bank | Canara Bank |
Branch | Puttaparthi |
Type | Savings a/c |
RTGS code | CNRB0002351 |
Our email-id | [email protected] / [email protected] |
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Telephone | 08555-289799, 289703, 287390 (telefax) |
Overseas citizens or people of Indian origin with income from foreign sources or NRE account holders can make donations to the Trust as per the procedure detailed below:
Donations can be sent by cheque/demand draft/IMO drawn in favour of SRI SATHYA SAI CENTRAL
TRUST in any currency with a covering letter mentioning :
(a) name and address of the donor
(b) purpose of donation
(c) email-id
addressed to:
The Managing Trustee
Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust
Prasanthi Nilayam – 515 134
Andhra
Pradesh
INDIA
Alternatively such donations can be sent by SWIFT to our a/c with Canara Bank, Puttaparthi for which the required details are given below:
Name | Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust (Foreign Donations) |
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A/c Number | 2351101011838 |
Bank | Canara Bank |
Branch | Puttaparthi |
Type | Savings a/c |
RTGS code | CNRB0002351 |
SWIFT code | CNRBINBBHFD |
Phone & e-mail-id |
08555-287467 / [email protected] |
Donors are requested to send SWIFT details with name and complete address of donor, purpose of donation to us immediately after the transfer to the following email-id to enable us to send the receipt.
Our email-id | [email protected] / [email protected] |
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Telephone | 08555-289799, 289703, 287390 (telefax) |
Address for Correspondence: | Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Prasanthi Nilayam, Dt. Anantapur Andhra Pradesh India PIN: 515134 |
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Phone: | 0091 8555 289799 0091 8555 289703 |
Tele-Fax: | 0091 8555 287390 |
Public Relations Officer: | [email protected] |
Donation queries: | [email protected] |