Retreat Theme
“One Sai. One Family. One Resolve – Unity in Devotion, Strength in Service”
Guest Speakers
Br. Arun Uthayan, Originally from Sri Lanka, belong to a family which has been followers of Swami since the year 1968. His first family pilgrimage to Puttaparthi was in 1969. He got enrolled in the Balvikas program in 1970, when it was launched in Sri Lanka. After graduating from the program in 1979, he joined in the Intermediate education program (Grade-11) at the newly established Sri Sathya Sai College of Arts and Science in Prashanthi Nilayam. Then, he continued with the Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce and accomplished Master’s Degree in Commerce in 1986.
While being a student in Puttaparthi, he had played sitar as a member of the music group, chanted vedha as a member of the Veda Chanting group and the participated in the maintenance team.
After completing studies, he has been very active in Sai Centres in Sri Lanka, Abu Dhabi and now in Canada. His involvement includes various roles such as Balvikas Guru, Study Circle facilitator and president of Sri Sathya Sai Baba Centre of Scarborough. At present, he is functioning as the regional devotional coordinator for the region-2 in Canada. He has also been active in facilitating and participating study circle sessions as a student at the Sri Sathya Sai Hostel, Sri Sathya Sai Centre in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in Abu Dhabi and now at the Scarborough Sai Centre. He working with youth in the Greater Toronto Region in the study of Sai Literature and Bhajan singing and also conducting weekly sessions at home for youth/young adults from various centres in Greater Toronto area.
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Location
Retreat Details
Retreat Program Schedule Timelines:
- Friday, May 22nd 2026 – 05:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Saturday, May 23rd 2026 – 06:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Sunday May 24th 2026 – 06:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Monday May 25th 2026 – 06:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Morning
The morning Devotional Program starts at 6 a.m with Omkar (the chanting of Om 21 times) in the Devotion Hall followed by Suprabhatam (invoking the Lord of Parthi). A small group of selected devotees circumambulate the temple and Sai Baba’s room chanting Vedic verses, starting from Swami’s room. Simultaneously, Nagarsankeertan takes place: ladies and gents, in separate groups, walk around, almost following the Vedic chanters, singing devotional songs (Bhajans). After a warm and nourishing breakfast, the morning devotional program will continue with group Bhajans in the main hall, followed by inspirational discourses from our keynote speakers.
Afternoon
Spiritual workshops on topics related to the retreat theme and Swami’s teachings.
Evening
The evening devotional program will begin with group Bhajans in the main hall, followed by evening cultural program(s). We retire for the night with dinner
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Please find the distance from the nearest airports
1) GSO – Piedmont international airport (15 – 20 mins from venue)
2) RDU – Raleigh Durham International (1 hour away)
3) CLT – Charlotte Douglas International (1hr 30 min)
4) JQF Concord Padgett Regional – 1 hour 10 mins low cost airlines
Retreat Rules
The restrictions, rules and self-control are the royal roads leading to that goal of self- realization. They are not just to bind you, to limit or control you – Sathya Sai Baba.
This is a spiritual retreat. To ensure that all attendees can spiritually benefit from the Retreat, we require that everyone observe the following basic rules:
General Rules
Park only in the designated areas. Men and women will be seated separately for all activities. Do not undertake any independent workshops or group activity. Engaging in any commercial transaction is prohibited. Please note that pets are not allowed in the premises.
Dress Code Rules
Modest clothing, suitable for an Ashram, is required at all times. No shorts, miniskirts, or tight fitting clothes are allowed. Early morning and evenings can be cold so please come prepared with sweaters and shawls.
As children will take part in outdoor play activities, sneakers and comfortable play clothes are encouraged.
Behavior Rules
Smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages and possession of firearms, fireworks, and illegal substances are strictly prohibited.
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