SSE (Sai Spiritual Education)
Inspired by the teachings of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the Bal Vikas programme was established in India in 1969 to teach the country’s spiritual heritage to children of devotees. Later to be known as Sai Spiritual Education (SSE) outside India, the programme promoted Unity of Religions, the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man, and stories about the life of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. By the 1980s, the SSE programme was also adapted to foster human and spiritual values in children of parents who were not devotees without the focus on a specific spiritual leader.
The Sai Spiritual Education Programme based on the principle of Educare, is aimed at helping children develop human excellence. The aims of SSE are to foster character development and spiritual transformation through helping children to:
(1) Practise placing a ceiling on their desires,
(2) Render selfless service to others,
(3) Appreciate the unity of the different faiths, and
(4) Learn about the life and teachings of Sri Sathya Sai Baba.
The five human values – Sathya (Truth), Dharma (Right Conduct), Shanthi (Peace), Prema (Love) and Ahimsa (Non-violence), are elicited through lessons based on the five teaching techniques: stories, songs, prayers or quotations, silent sitting/tuning-in, and group activities. Stories, songs, and prayers are selected from all countries, cultures, and faiths in order to foster awareness and appreciation of the unifying principles underlying all of the major religions. Stories of exemplars from society are given equal placement with the great prophets, as examples of ordinary human beings who have risen to the status of hero. Such examples inspire and encourage children to believe that they can aspire to similar heights. Through these lessons, the children learn about the importance of respecting their parents, properly discharging their duties at home, being loyal to and taking pride in their country, helping the less fortunate, and showing tolerance and respect for all religions.
The Sai Spiritual Education programme complements and supplements the formal education that children receive from their regular school.
| Modern Education | Sai Spiritual Education |
| Develops Sciences and is limited to books | Develops Senses and is beyond books |
| It questions | It is a quest |
| Mind is shaped by external sources | Mind is shaped by the Inner Source |
| Teaches survival philosophy | Teaches Divine philosophy |
| Is for the Head | Is for the Head, Heart and Hands |
| May result in discontentment & unhappiness | Positively leads to contentment & happiness |
| Produces great people | Produces great & good people |
| Is for a living | Is useful for life |
| Is information-oriented | Is transformation-oriented |
Developments in the social sciences have not been able to significantly curb the expressions of hatred, anger, greed, jealousy and egoistic pride prevalent in society. Media glorification of criminal activity, self-destructive behaviours, domestic and other forms of violence is impacting negatively on the minds and attitudes of the young people all over the world. The SSE programme seeks to counter the effect of these unfortunate trends on the students.
Special Features of SSE Curriculum @ Sri Sathya Sai Society
Enriched syllabus on Life, Teachings and Works of Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba blended with spiritual knowledge and wisdom from the Holy Scriptures, based on the 5 basic Human Values of Truth, Right Conduct, Peace, Love and Non-violence
- Service projects and Field trips
- Sai Co-curricular Activities (SCA) – Vedas & Bhajans
- Advanced classes for learning of vedas & bhajans
- Holiday programmes to hone specific skills
- For Parents – Sai Parenting Workshops, Study Circle for Parents, Parent-Teacher meetings
Details of SSE classes @ Sri Sathya Sai Society:
With Swami’s grace, SSE Classes will be conducted from 9: 15 am to 11: 30 am at the Sai Centre from 29th January. We are also pleased to announce the resumption of Bhajan and Veda classes within the SSE curriculum.
Term structure:
Term 1: 29th January – 21st May 2023 [TBC] Term 2: 2nd July – 24th Sep 2023
Level Structure:
| Tiny Tots (4 – 6 years) – N2, K1, K2 |
| Group 1A (7 – 8 years) – P1, P2 |
| Group 1B (9 -10 years) – P3, P4 |
| Group 2 (11 – 12 years) – P5, P6 |
| Group 3 & 4 (13-18 years) |
Registration for SSE
For registration, please complete this Online Form: https://goo.gl/forms/JOGKFu6GNDAkkUVt2.
Recent Posts on SSE
- Tomorrow is Bhagavan’s Birthday Celebration
Tomorrow is Bhagavan’s Birthday Celebration
Sairam!
Tomorrow is the grand event at Moulmein! Join us at Bhagavan’s Temple in Singapore for a full day of celebrations on Saturday, 23rd November 2024, from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, at the Sathya Sai Baba Centre, 133 Moulmein Road, Singapore 308083.
✨ What to Expect:
- Bhagavan’s Room & Special Altar: Spend serene moments at the special altar on Level 3 and the prayer halls on Levels 1 and 2.
- Meals Provided: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be served.
- Full-day programme, commencing with prayers & bhajans at 7 am.
- Evening Programme Highlights:
- SSE students’ special programme.
- A talk by Bro. Adwait.
- Bhajans featuring some of the finest singers.
✨ Special Collectibles:
Don’t miss out on the 2025 Sai Pocket Calendar, specially designed for Singapore devotees.We invite you and your family to join us for this special day, which conveniently falls on a weekend. Let’s come together to celebrate Bhagavan’s love and teachings.
Calling All Volunteers!
This is a significant event; your support is invaluable to ensure its success. If you’re willing to lend a helping hand, we would love for you to volunteer your time and effort.Please fill out this form to let us know your availability: Volunteer Sign-Up Form.
The form includes various time slots where help is needed. Feel free to choose as many slots as you can.
Thank you for your dedication and service. Together, let’s make this celebration a memorable one!
