SERVICE to HUMANITY IS SERVICE TO GOD

Selfless Service – The First Step on the Spiritual Path

“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

At Sai Universal, selfless service (Seva) forms the foundation of our mission. Rooted in the teachings of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, our service activities are expressions of love in action—uplifting communities while nurturing the spiritual growth of those who serve.

“From my earliest years, I have been concerned about providing three primary requisites for our people: free education, free medical aid, and free basic amenities like drinking water. Education is for the head; medical care is for the heart; and pure water is for the body. These three cover the main requirements of life. To provide these three gives one the greatest gratification.”
— Sri Sathya Sai Baba

A Global Movement of Selfless Love

Sai Universal’s service initiatives are anchored in Bhagavan Sathya Sai Baba’s teachings – 

LOVE ALL SERVE ALL. HELP EVER HURT NEVER. 

Our center serves as a hub for compassionate community engagement where members, inspired by Baba’s teachings, come together to serve without distinction of race, religion, or background. Service activities are carried out all over the world. 

 Core Service Activities Include:

• Distributing  food, clothing, school supplies, and daily essentials to those in need
• Supporting  disaster relief efforts (floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, etc.)
• Providing  mentorship and educational support to underprivileged students
• Visiting  and uplifting those in low-income groups
• Collaborating      with local grassroots service organizations such as:
  • HomeFront NJ – Meals for       families at Homefront in Central New Jersey
  • Eastern       Service Workers Association (ESWA) – School Supplies Seva, empowering       low-income service workers and their families in Trenton, NJ 
  • Serving Our veterans – Making       Paracord Bracelets and Treats for Troops during Halloween

Supporting the following organizations 

• Sri Sathya Sai Prashanthi Nilayam, India

               Web Site: https://www.srisathyasai.org/pages/sai-get-involved.html  

• Sri Shiridi Sai dwarakamai , India

                           Web Site: https://www.sai.org.in/

Serving Silently, Transforming Deeply 

Our center collaborates with food banks, offers aid to families in need, and carries out community projects with humility and dedication. Children and youth are actively involved in these efforts, fostering a spirit of empathy and leadership from a young age. Though these acts are carried out quietly and without the pursuit of recognition, the impact is far-reaching. 

Sai Universal extends Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s message of universal love and selfless service beyond the borders of India. Our members and beneficiaries reflect the beautiful diversity of humanity coming from various cultures, faiths, and nations.

Through serving others, we aim to transform hearts—both of those who give and those who receive. Service is not just about helping others—it is about realizing our oneness with all.

“Hands that serve are holier than lips that pray.”
— Sri Sathya Sai Baba

Selfless service (Seva) is not just an action—it is a sacred path to spiritual transformation. Guided by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s universal message of “Love All, Serve All,” Sai Universal embraces these five foundational pillars in all seva efforts:

1. Compassionate - Love in Action

“Service to man is service to God.”

We serve with enthusiasm, empathy, and compassion, seeing the Divine in everyone. Seva is not a duty, but an expression of pure love in action—motivated not by reward, but by the joy of giving.

2. Insightful - Awareness and Understanding

“Hands that help are holier than lips that pray.”

Before serving, we strive to understand the real needs, not just material, but emotional, educational, and spiritual. True service begins with listening, observing, and learning, ensuring our actions uplift and dignify.

3. Inclusive - Unity in Community

“Let the whole world be one family.”

Seva is most powerful when it is inclusive and participatory. We actively encourage community members, including youth and families, to join hands in service building unity, trust, and shared purpose.

4. Empowering - Illumination through Knowledge

“Education is for life, not just for a living.”

We aim to enlighten and empower through knowledge, offering tools, resources, and opportunities for long-term growth and self-reliance. Seva is not just about giving; it’s about helping others stand on their own feet.

5. Excellence in Service

“Whatever you do, do it as an offering to God.”

We commit to excellence and integrity in every act of service—no task is too small when done with love and sincerity. Our goal is to inspire by example, becoming role models of character, humility, and dedication.

If you are interested to support or participate in our services, please contact us.  

Thank you. Sairam!