A program hosted by the Sai Students of the Middle East to commemorate the Centenary Celebrations of our dearest Lord, held on 4th October 2025 at GEMS Wellington School, Dubai.

The occasion brought together nearly 100 alumni and their families, along with around 200 devotees from across the region, united in love and gratitude for Swami.

The program commenced with a soulful chanting of the Medha Sukhtam by the boy students, followed by the Durga Sukhtam rendered by the girl students. This was followed by a touching video presentation capturing how Swami’s love has transformed our lives and how the world continues to be a better place because of His divine presence and message.

The highlight of the evening was the keynote address by Sri Sanjay Sahni, who had lovingly travelled from Prasanthi Nilayam to be with the students and devotees. He also participated earlier in the day in the weekly service activity organized by the Sai Students.

Love, service and sadhana – the quintessential basis of Swami’s teachings – therein lies the answer. Sahni Sir beautifully explained how following one (or all) of those elements in our daily lives can bring us closer to Swami, who is always there with us even after leaving His physical form.

Using anecdotes showing Swami’s omnipresence, omniscience and omnipotence, Sahni Sir took us through the glory of the avatar. He narrated the incident of how a student managed to pass an exam just by writing Sairam on his answer sheet – that is the power of Namasmarana – not that Swami encouraged it!

Sahni Sir highlighted how Swami showered His love, starting projects like Grama seva, to make students understand the joy that comes from giving.

He also took us on a journey of a student who had a surreal experience of travelling in time to understand the path that Swami had chosen for him in this life.

“Swami loved us not for what we are, but for what we are capable of becoming,” Sahni Sir said.

After the inspiring session by Sri Sanjay Sahni, the gathering witnessed a garland of video offerings—heartfelt reflections from Sai Students sharing the life lessons learned at Swami’s Lotus Feet.

The program concluded with a bouquet of devotional songs offered by the Bhajan group boys, featuring songs once sung in Swami’s divine presence, bringing alive cherished memories including Ek Radha Ek Meera, O Nestama Priyamaina Bandhama, Tere Bin Sooni Lage Zindagi and Humko Tumse Pyaar Kitna.

As Swami often said, “Bhajan for the mind, Bhojan for the body.” Following the blissful session, all students and devotees partook of prasad dinner together, reminiscing about their hostel days and the precious moments spent with Bhagawan.

The evening was a beautiful reminder of the bond that time cannot fade — a celebration of 100 Years of Pure Love, and the eternal grace that continues to unite us under Swami’s infinite love.