Sai Centre of North Shore

BHAJANS:
Venue: 27 Killybegs Drive, Pinehill, Auckland 0632
Time: Thursdays 7pm to 8pm
Practice: Thursdays 8pm to 9pm (after bhajans)

SSE:
Venue: 786 East Coast Road, Oteha, Auckland 0630
Time: Sundays 10:30am to 12:00pm

KEY CONTACTS:

Centre President: Ritesh Lal
Devotion Coordinator: Gopala
Service Coordinator: Poovie
SSE Coordinator: Yogesh Mistry
Media & Communications Coordinator: Amit Lal

Email: centrepresident.ns@sai.org.nz

Bhajans (Devotional Singing)

Music is a powerful conduit for soul inspiration. During our regular bhajan sessions, we come together in group devotional singing, experiencing firsthand how this sacred music nourishes and comforts the spirit.

Bhajans are not about musical performance; they are a joyful expression of devotion and a practice of opening the heart. Singing the various names of God creates positive, uplifting vibrations that bring peace to the mind, benefit the wider community, and help us overcome inner obstacles.

What you can expect:

An Inclusive Atmosphere: You do not need to be a trained singer to join us. Everyone is welcome to sing along, clap, or simply sit quietly and absorb the peaceful energy in the room.
Universal Themes: Our songs celebrate the glory of the divine across various faiths, reflecting Sri Sathya Sai Baba's universal message of Truth, Righteousness, Peace, Love, and Non-Violence.
Inner Stillness: Each session typically starts with a few minutes of meditation, allowing the mind to settle and the heart to reflect on the joy generated by the singing.

Sai Spiritual Education (SSE)

Nurturing Character, Inspiring Values at the Sai Centre of North Shore

Welcome to the Sai Spiritual Education (SSE) programme at the Sai Centre of North Shore. Initiated by Sri Sathya Sai Baba, SSE is a globally recognised, values-based educational programme designed to nurture the character, emotional resilience, and spiritual growth of children.

While standard schooling focuses on making a living, SSE focuses on making a life. We provide a loving environment where children learn to navigate the modern world with strong moral foundations.

Service Wing

Sri Sathya Sai Baba famously taught, "Love All, Serve All" and "Help Ever, Hurt Never." The Service Wing is dedicated to putting these universal principles into action, transforming our spiritual understanding into tangible compassion for our local community.

Selfless service (Seva) is not just about helping others; it is a profound spiritual practice that reduces ego, expands the heart, and reminds us of the interconnectedness of all life. When we serve those in need with love and humility, we are ultimately serving the divine in everyone.

"Kai from Sai" Food Distribution to Homeless

One of our most active and cherished community initiatives on the North Shore is our Kai from Sai food distribution program.

Recognising the growing need in our community, our dedicated volunteers come together to prepare and distribute nourishing, hot meals to those experiencing homelessness and food insecurity in our area.

About the program:

Loving Preparation: All meals are lovingly prepared by our volunteers. We serve 100% vegetarian food, ensuring that the meals are healthy, inclusive, and prepared with non-violence and compassion in mind.
Significant Impact: On our distribution days, our team regularly provides over 100 fresh meals to those who need them most, offering not just physical sustenance, but also a warm smile and a sense of community connection.
The Spirit of Giving: "Kai from Sai" is entirely funded and operated by the voluntary contributions of our members. It is a true expression of community caring for community.

Blood and Plasma Donation

North Shore Service Wing regularly organises blood donation campaigns in support of the New Zealand Blood Service. Donating blood is often referred to as one of the highest forms of selfless service. It is a quiet, anonymous act of giving that directly saves lives and supports the health system of Aotearoa.

Food Bank Donations

Because food Insecurity affects families in many different ways, our food service extends beyond hot meals. To support households facing financial hardship, the Sai Centre of North Shore runs regular collection drives for non-perishable goods.

Members of our centre generously donate cans, rice, pasta, and other essential packaged foods. We then deliver these bulk collections to our local community Food Bank.

Sai Centre of North Shore

BHAJANS: Venue: 27 Killybegs Drive, Pinehill, Auckland 0632 Time: Thursdays 7pm to 8pm Practice: Thursdays 8pm to 9pm (after bhajans) SSE: Venue: 786 East Coast Road, Oteha, Auckland 0630 Time: Sundays 10:30am to 12:00pm

KEY CONTACTS:

Centre President: Ritesh Lal

Devotion Coordinator: Gopala

Service Coordinator: Poovie

SSE Coordinator: Yogesh Mistry

Media & Communications Coordinator: Amit Lal

Email: centrepresident.ns@sai.org.nz

Bhajans (Devotional Singing)

PATHWAY TO PRASANTHI

BHAJANS:
Venue: 27 Killybegs Drive, Pinehill, Auckland 0632
Time: Thursdays 7pm to 8pm
Practice: Thursdays 8pm to 9pm (after bhajans)

SSE:
Venue: 786 East Coast Road, Oteha, Auckland 0630
Time: Sundays 10:30am to 12:00pm