God in the Form of Guru - Address by Sri Shiv Pratap Shukla (Hon'ble Governor of Himachal Pradesh)

Hon'ble Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Sri Shiv Pratap Shukla ji visited Prasanthi Nilayam for the first time on the auspicious occasion of Guru Poornima. He launched the Divyangjan Seva initiative in the divine presence, symbolizing a commitment to serving the differently-abled community. This launch not only marked a new chapter in the ongoing service activities for Centenary Celebrations but also reinforced the spirit of selfless service and inclusivity. In his philosophical talk, Sri Shukla shared his heartfelt sentiments, acknowledging that it was purely Swami's will that brought him to Prasanthi Nilayam after a long period of yearning. He commended the efforts of the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations and the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust in perpetuating Swami's mission across over 140 countries. Highlighting the seamless integration of bhakti (devotion) and seva (service), Sri Shukla elaborated on the practical application of spirituality in daily life stressing the importance of following Swami's dictum of 'Manava Seva Madhava Seva' (Service to man is Service to God).