National Youth Seva Project

Mother Nature had given us front-row seats to her early-morning show. The majestic leatherback turtle had just laid her eggs and was covering them up with sand, and we stood around her, captivated by her movements. She had done her motherly duties and was ready for her next destination. Confused by the crowd of people gathered around her and finding it difficult to raise herself out of the sand, the turtle burrowed helplessly. We, too, felt helpless as we asked Swami to intervene, and no sooner had we done so, the answer arrived. "Chant the name of God," we sang, "sing the glory of the Lord, Hare Ram, Hare Ram, Hare Krishna, Sai Ram..." Instantly strengthened by mere mention of His Name, the turtle seemed to gain strength and began moving steadily towards the water. What a miracle! And that's how the National Sai Youth began our beach cleanup at Mayaro on June 28.

The Mahilaa Wing of the Sri Sathya Sai Baba Organization of Trinidad and Tobago Inc. hosted an informative lecture on Diabetes Mellitus by Dr. Clyde Khan MRCP at the Sai Nilayam, Ford Street, Longdenville on Saturday, June 20, 2009. The charismatic Dr. Khan enlightened his audience with the aid of his PowerPoint presentation on the development, prevention, state of the art management and risks of this common disease in Trinidad and Tobago.

The wonderful holiday was welcomed by a beautiful sunny morning. Indeed, this Labour Day holiday turned out to be a ‘holi day’ filled with the labour of love. The seva project took place in Balmain, Couva at the residence of Radha Maharaj, Central Region Seva Coordinator. As one entered, one met a huge banner of Baba, as well as tents, under which an altar, stage, seating accommodation, clothing and other interesting items such as decorative items, pictures and toys were placed. The clothing was displayed on racks as well as on tables as if visiting a shopping outlet. Footwear was displayed on wooden pedestals and other articles were displayed on tables.