* Sathya (truth) Dharma (righteousness) Santhi (peace) Prema

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Facilities like banks, post office, police station, bus 
terminus, hotels, planetarium, telephone booths, ATMs, 
internet café’s, markets are located outside the Prasanthi 
Nilayam, catering to the commercial needs of the visitors.  
In simple terms, Prasanthi Nilayam is referred to by many 
as a paradise of God, for many devotees are able to see 
and talk to Bhagawan face to face and get his blessings.
‘Seva Dal’ - Volunteers of Baba, clad in pure white, drawn 
from all walks of life irrespective of caste, creed, religion 
or status, manage the day-to-day affairs of the Sri Sathya 
Sai Central Trust.  Well-drawn-out spiritual programmes 
like chanting of the sacred syllable  “OM”, Pradakshina, 
Suprabhatham, Singing of bhajans, Darshan of Baba and 
interviews as per schedules in the morning and evening 
are conducted everyday.  Those who have participated in 
these activities have found them scintillating and pleasant.  
People who attend these regularly are said to achieve a 
well-balanced mind and sublimity in life.
Different views of Sai Sree Nivas  
– the VIP Guest House at Prasanthi Nilayam.
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It is also gratifying to note that during performance of the 
above spiritual exercises, everyone adheres to and maintains 
a high sense of discipline, orderliness, cleanliness and silence 
to give the body and mind its due importance.
The rules laid down by the Trust are strictly followed and 
maintained by the devotees.  On the contrary, irrespective 
of one’s status many devotees voluntarily carry out without 
the least hesitation, even menial jobs like cleaning the toilets 
and streets – all in the name of God.  It is here that all people 
see God alike and that is the principal objective of Bhagawan 
Baba’s Mission.  
According to him righteousness in this world is based on 
the four moral pillars – “Satya, Dharma, Shanthi, Prema” 
(Truth, Right, Conduct, Peace and Love).  He said, “ All men 
are of one lineage, of divine origin.  Therefore, recognise the 
divinity in each being and banish all limiting thoughts and 
projections”. He has further declared:
•  There is only ONE caste, the caste of humanity
•  There is only ONE religion, the religion of Love
•  There is only ONE language, the language of the heart
•  There is only ONE God, and He is omnipresent
The universal character of Bhagawan Baba’s mission can be 
seen reflected in many places in the complex with symbols, 
sculptures and statues of the founders of the principal 
religions of the world.
Top:
 Boys’ School - part of Sri Sathya Sai 
University.
The colourful dome of the Planetarium 
and Space Centre 
(Extreme right) 
and 
the school building 
(Right)
 which adopt a 
classical style.
Bhagawan Baba’s emphasis in recent years has been on 
education, health (physical, mental and social) and rural 
development for improving the quality of life of the poor and 
weaker sections of the society.
Young and old, destitute women and top class retired officials 
from the Government / Private organisations throng the 
Prasanthi Nilayam premises to offer various services in the 
name of God for the spiritual, physical and social upliftment of 
the humanity as a whole, without expecting anything in return.  
Indeed, one can lead an austere, unpolluted life in a congenial 
atmosphere, uphold all values and pursue a systematic way 
of life with exalted spiritual ideas and tranquility in Prasanthi 
Nilayam – for it is really an abode of peace.  
Start the day with Love,
Fill the day with Love,
Spend the day with Love,
End the day with Love.
This is the way to God.

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Structures and facilities inside the Prasanthi 
Nilayam Complex 
(Clockwise from top)
Western Canteen
Yazur Mandir – Swami’s residence
Library building
IT building
The Book Trust Building

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You must welcome tests 
because it gives you 
confidence and it ensures 
promotion. 
Top:
 Overall view of Prasanthi 
Nilayam Complex as seen from the 
Kalpakavriksha.
Bottom:
 The abodes for devotees 
follow a simplistic design.

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The Engineering Construction and 
Contracts division (ECC) of Larsen & 
Toubro Limited has been playing a vital 
role in executing many of the critical 
projects of Sri Sathya Sai Central 
Trust.  Through total commitment in its 
endeavours, ECC has been meeting 
the ambitious plans and programmes 
of the Trust.   Ever since it stepped into 
Prasanthi Nilayam in April 1990, when it 
was entrusted with the construction of 
240 ‘Community flats’, ECC has made a 
significant contribution to Sri Sathya Sai 
Central Trust, at Puttaparthi, Hyderabad, 
New Delhi and Bangalore.
Through timely execution of projects with 
speed and uncompromising quality, ECC 
has been able to contribute to some of 
the most outstanding and award winning 
projects, for Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, 
under the unique guidance of Bhagawan 
Sathya Sai Baba himself.  In the process, 
ECC had the privilege of experiencing 
certain aspects of project management 
and construction management, which 
can be followed in other projects.
The super speciality hospital at 
Puttaparthi (named Sri Sathya Sai 
Institute of Higher Medical Sciences) 
came up in an unbelievably short time.  
In just eight months, the hospital moved 
from commencement of construction to 
conducting cardiac operations! Wonder-
struck, people started asking how it was 
possible that a magnificent hospital with 
so many  modern facilities and services 
could be completed in such a short 
time and at such  low cost. The answer 
simply lies in the Swamiji`s unique style 
of project execution. 
All things in creation 
are subject to the law 
of change, and man, 
too, is subject to this 
law.
(Clockwise from top)
Lord Ganesha
Lotus Stupa
The brass antique of the lion and
Nataraja – the dancing Shiva, 
characteristic of Hindu mythology 
are on display at most of the 
building entrances.
Swami’s Style of Project Management...
Unity, Purity, Divinity (UPD) approach to construction

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