Service Wing
"On the spiritual path, the first step is selfless service. Through selfless service, one can realise the divinity that is all this creation". -Sathya Sai Speaks Vol. 10, Ch. 32, November 20, 1970.
Sri Sathya Sai Baba says that the best way to love God is to "Love all, Serve all".
Service activities, including local and global healthcare and social services, are a very important function of the SSSIO. Selfless service is an important spiritual discipline for the realisation of the innate divinity. Selfless service is expressed as love in action, love for the planet and, in particular, love for fellow human beings and all life forms. It consists of taking care of the physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being of the needy, without any consideration for reward or any intention to proselytise.
Around the world, the organisation provides food, clothes, supplies and shelter to the needy, as well as loving care for the environment and animals. SSSIO members engage in many types of community service projects throughout the year.
A true volunteer can overcome these obstacles through selfless service. Service done in a pure, selfless manner becomes "Yoga" -union with God.