Sathya Sai International Organisation Global Akhanda Bhajan 2019

Sathya Sai International Organisation Global Akhanda Bhajan ~ 2019 Nov 9 - 10 PRAYERS FOR GLOBAL PEACE & PURIFICATION

Prayers for Global Peace and Purification Global Akhanda Bhajan - 2019 Date & Time : Nov 9 th 5: 00 PM - 10 th 2019 06: 00 PM Venue : University of Silicon Andhra 1521 California Circle Milpitas, CA - 95035 GAB URL : http: //region 7 saicenters. org/gab/index. html

Prayers for Global Peace and Purification Devotion Swami on Global Akhanda Bhajan. “By engaging yourselves in the recitation of the name of God for one single day, you claim to have done devotional singing “without a break!” Akhanda bhajan must be as continuous as breathing itself it is to deserve its name” In 1974, speaking in the Lalbhagh Golden Jubilee Hall Bangalore, after 25 th Akhanda Bhajan, Swami directed that this auspicious funtion, should become a global event. He loving told that faithful devotees that began it, “the lamp that you have lit and fostered, will now spread to the whole world” q Please watch the wonderful video on origin of Akhanda Bhajan http: //www. sathyasai. org/events/festival/akhanda-bhajan-2017

Prayers for Global Peace and Purification Devotion q Kindly requesting all to attend 24 hours q Kindly request all to adhere to the Sadhana posted on GAB website q Please watch the sadhana video on “why we need to sing? ” posted on GAB website q Musicians - Please tune your instruments ahead of your center slot outside of the bhajan hall. q Minimize transition time between center slots. Please do not exceed allotted time for center slots.

Prayers for Global Peace and Purification Centers Line-up Multi-Faith/ Rudram Chanting Instrumental Music Meditation/ Silent Sitting GAB Unity Session Sacramento San Jose + Evergreen Peninsula San Francisco Time 5: 00 - 5: 35 PM 5: 35 - 5: 48 PM 5: 48 - 6: 00 PM 6: 00 - 7: 15 PM 7: 15 - 8: 30 PM 8: 30 - 10: 00 PM 10: 00 - 11: 30 PM 11: 30 - 12: 00 AM

Prayers for Global Peace and Purification Oakland Tri-Valley + Mountain House CSJ YA Suprabhatam Morning Raga Bhajans Unison Instrumental Bhajans Stockton Concord 12: 00 - 12: 45 AM 12: 45 - 1: 30 AM 1: 30 - 3: 00 AM 3: 00 - 5: 00 AM 5: 00 - 5: 25 AM 5: 25 - 5: 40 AM 5: 40 - 6: 00 AM 6: 00 - 6: 30 AM 6: 30 - 7: 00 AM 7: 00 - 8: 15 AM

Prayers for Global Peace and Purification Fremont SSE CSJ SSE Tri-Valley Fresno Elk Grove Tri-Valley CSJ Unison English GAB Unity Session Rapid Sequence / Closing Prayers 8: 15 - 10: 00 AM 10: 00 - 11: 10 AM 11: 10 - 12: 15 PM 12: 15 - 12: 45 PM 12: 45 - 1: 45 PM 1: 45 - 2: 45 PM 2: 45 - 3: 15 PM 3: 15 - 3: 45 PM 3: 45 - 5: 30 PM 5: 30 - 6: 00 PM

Prayers for Global Peace and Purification Accommodation q Kindly request all to book hotel rooms and attend 24 hours of GAB q We have two hotels which are nearby for devotees to book and stay at negotiated rate of 108$. We kindly suggest more devotees to book and stay instead of driving at nights. - RESIDENCE INN BY MARROTT MILPITAS SILICON VALLEY - HOLIDAY INN & SUITES SILICON VALLEY - MILPITAS q Hotels will release the rooms post cutoff dates to public at a much higher rates. q Please visit GAB website for more details and booking rooms q Please reach out to Regional Contact Murali Krishnaiyer at mkicha@gmail. com or 408 -3908894 for any questions.

Prayers for Global Peace and Purification Volunteer !!! WE NEED VOLUNTEERS ~ PLEASE SIGNUP !!! q q q q Prayer Hall Setup Dining Hall Setup Food related Seva Usher - Lobby Usher - Bhajan hall Prasad Distribution Clean-up Please sign up via the link : http: //region 7 saicenters. org/gab/Volunteering. html or sign-up sheet is available with your service coordinator.

Prayers for Global Peace and Purification Food / Prasadam Sat Dinner (7: 00 pm - 9: 30 pm) Sun Breakfast (6: 00 am - 9: 00 am) Sun Lunch (11: 30 am - 1: 30 pm) Mint RIce Jelly Sandwiches Vegetable Noodles Chappathi Chutney Sandwiches Tamarind Rice Potato + Cauliflower Fruits Samosa Sweet Boondi Sweet

Prayers for Global Peace and Purification GAB Do’s and Don’t q In case of diet restrictions, kindly make your own arrangements. Bring your own bottles to minimize paper cup wastage (BYOB) q Parents of SSE children are sincerely requested to keep their children with them at all times q Only those instrumentalists who have practiced with singers at center or regional practices are requested to play instruments at GAB. q Please bring your own cushion for sitting in the Bhajan hall (if you need). q For any emergency contacts, please reach out to one of the GAB coordinators q Kindly requesting all to avoid assembling in groups and socializing in lobby, hallways and in food halls