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ment of Sri Sathya Sai Centers, including those in New York,
to expanding community service during this centennial year.
In his statement, Mr. R.J. Rathnakar expressed grat-
itude to Mayor Eric Adams and Deputy Commissioner
Dilip Chauhan and Pastor Gilford Monrose “for this ex-
traordinary gesture of recognizing the timeless message
of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba through this Centennial
Proclamation on the grand occasion of Swami’s Centenary
Year Birthday Celebrations.”
He acknowledged the honor bestowed by New York
City Mayor Eric Adams on behalf of millions of practi-
tioners worldwide, stating, “His life was His message.” He
added, “This recognition by New York City - one of the
world’s most vibrant and diverse cities - resonates deeply
with Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s vision of global harmony and
spiritual fellowship,” expressing hope that this gesture
would inspire millions toward a life of selfless service, unity,
and righteousness.
The ceremony also included the screening of a short
video produced by the Sri Sathya Sai Media Centre, show-
casing the extensive humanitarian endeavors of Sri Sathya
Sai Baba and his followers worldwide. This event at New
York City Hall stands as a powerful testament to the en-
during legacy of a spiritual leader whose message of love
uplifts humanity across the globe. Mr. R.J. Rathnakar and
Mr. Nimish Pandya extended an invitation to the Mayor›s
office to visit Prashanti Nilayam.
Deputy Commissioner Dilip Chauhan Presenting a Sri Sathya Sai Baba
Centennial Day Proclamation to Sundar Venugopal from Sri Sathya
Sai Global Council - Photo courtesy Sri Sathya Sai Global Council >>

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