A fireside chat with Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai moderated by acclaimed Film Producer Sri Daggubati Suresh Babu.
Consul General of United States in Hyderabad Ms Laura E. Williams and several prominent personalities including Politicians, senior IAS, IPS officers attended.
Another highlight of the evening was foottapping melodies by Sai Symphony Orchestra.
It was a great show!
Sathya Sai Grama is a global village that stands firm in its foundation of probity and in its forte of character, and is a community that was knitted slowly and steadily, bearing a strong testimony to the amalgamation of human effort and God’s grace.
Sri Madiyal Narayan Bhat (fondly called as ‘Anna’) was the catalyst behind the establishment of Sathya Sai Grama at Muddenahalli village, Chikkaballapur District. Kindled by Gandhian philosophy and patriotism on the one side and lofty philosophical sensitivity on the other, he was an epitome of spirituality in thought, word and deed.
The purity and sincerity of his spirit for serving his countrymen attracted similar youth in large numbers to walk the noble path of service to humanity. With his band of ardent commandos of service, ‘Loka Seva Vrinda’ was formed in the year 1960 under his direct guidance.
His spiritual hunger and his zeal to serve the country further deepened and shone forth upon his encounter with Sri Sathya Sai Baba in the year 1962. He started the Sathya Sai Vihar School at Alike in the year 1963, which further expanded to Sathya Sai Vihar campus, Sharada Vihar campus, Vani Vihar campus and Sri Sathya Sai Mandira.
Further in the year 1973, the first school at Muddenahalli was built, after combatting
several hurdles and predicaments, constantly egged on and emboldened by Sri Sathya Sai Baba Himself at every step. Mr B N Narasimha Murthy, current Chancellor of the Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence, played a key role during the formative years of Educational Institutions at Muddenahalli.
His spiritual hunger and his zeal to serve the country further deepened and shone forth upon his encounter with Sri Sathya Sai Baba in the year 1962. He started the Sathya Sai Vihar School at Alike in the year 1963, which further expanded to Sathya Sai Vihar campus, Sharada Vihar campus, Vani Vihar campus and Sri Sathya Sai Mandira.
Further in the year 1973, the first school at Muddenahalli was built, after combatting
several hurdles and predicaments, constantly egged on and emboldened by Sri Sathya Sai Baba Himself at every step. Mr B N Narasimha Murthy, current Chancellor of the Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence, played a key role during the formative years of Educational Institutions at Muddenahalli.
Just 27 boys for Grade 8 along with a dedicated band of teachers was all it took towards galvanized action for the next few years to secure the best results in the State Level Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examinations.
The fame of the school instantly spread to many parts of the State, and thus the School grew in its capacity academically and spiritually as the Sri Sathya Sai Loka Seva Higher Primary and High School for boys.
Subsequent to this, Sri Sathya Sai Loka Seva Pre-University College (for boys) came about in the year 1982 and Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Kendra (CBSE school for boys) in the year 1998. Today, Sathya Sai Grama provides canopied shelter to many children for learning, growing, and exploring their real purpose in life in these schools that operate under various Trusts such as, Prashanthi Balamandira Trust, Sri Sathya Sai Saraswathi Education Trust and Sri Sathya Sai Loka Seva Trust.
On January 6, 1976, with a desire to build a missionary organisation, Sri Narayan Bhat
along with some of his loyal servitors submitted to Baba the desire to offer Loka Seva Vrinda along with its group of educational institutions to Him. Baba lovingly accepted the Institution.
On January 6, 1976, with a desire to build a missionary organisation, Sri Narayan Bhat
along with some of his loyal servitors submitted to Baba the desire to offer Loka Seva Vrinda along with its group of educational institutions to Him. Baba lovingly accepted the Institution.
Sathya Sai Grama was the name benevolently bestowed by Baba then. This unique centre of love, service and spirituality that was established more than 50 years ago; has today blossomed into an ever-more vibrant spiritual sanctuary; acting as the main artery with branches of love and service around the world; divinely guided by Sri Sathya Sai Baba from the spirit world; through His chosen instrument, Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai.
One World,One Family
Inspired by the philosophy of vasudhaiva kutumbakam—the world is one family—Sri Madhusudan Sai leads a global mission offering free nutrition, education, and healthcare entirely free of charge.
Consul General of United States in Hyderabad Ms Laura E. Williams
What began as a small, determined seed of selfless service in a quiet corner of Karnataka has blossomed into a magnificent, global tree of hope. Marking 50 years of Sathya Sai Grama (established in Muddenahalli in 1973), this sanctuary of love stands as a testament to what happens when human sincerity aligns with divine purpose.
Today, it serves as the beating heart of a massive global transformation, evolving from a local service group into a sweeping international movement of love, selfless service and compassion in action.
Goodness is the only investment that never fails”
One World,One Family
Inspired by the philosophy of vasudhaiva kutumbakam—the world is one family—Sri Madhusudan Sai leads a global mission offering free nutrition, education, and healthcare entirely free of charge.
Active in 100 countries, the work spans rural India, the USA, Fiji, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, and beyond.
Over 14 million lives have been touched so far. No service is done out of pity, no child seen as lesser, and no beneficiary viewed as “other.” Everyone is family.
That is the One World One Family Mission. 
Daggubati Suresh with Sadguru
Today, it serves as the beating heart of a massive global transformation, evolving from a local service group into a sweeping international movement of love, selfless service and compassion in action.
The Genesis: From Loka Seva Vrinda to Sathya Sai Grama
The story begins with Sri Madiyal Narayan Bhat (affectionately called 'Anna'), a man deeply inspired by Gandhian values, patriotism, and intense spirituality. In 1960, he established the Sri Sathya Sai Loka Seva Vrinda alongside a dedicated band of youth. His fateful meeting with Sri Sathya Sai Baba in 1962 altered the course of this mission forever.
In 1973, overcoming immense hardships, the first school building was raised in Muddenahalli with just 27 boys. On January 6, 1976, Anna and his loyal followers officially offered the entire institution to Sri Sathya Sai Baba, who lovingly accepted it and bestowed upon it the sacred name: Sathya Sai Grama.
The Evolution: Becoming 'One World One Family'
As decades passed, the core philosophy grew deeper. Guided from the spirit world by Sri Sathya Sai Baba through His chosen instrument, Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai, the mission underwent a powerful shift in identity. Localized charity transitioned into a universal calling: Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — One World One Family.
The mindset evolved from "we are serving the needy" to "we are taking care of our own global family." The borders blurred, and the identity transformed into the One World One Family Mission.
Going Global: From India to 100 Countries
The trajectory of this expansion has been nothing short of miraculous:
The Single Village: A lone school in Muddenahalli, India.
The Regional Ripple: Expanding across Karnataka and into other Indian states.
The International Footprint: Crossing oceans to establish critical infrastructure in a few select nations.
The Global Reality: Today, the mission actively operates or impacts lives across 100 countries, proving that pure love requires no passport.
The Three Pillars of the Mission's Journey
The growth of Sathya Sai Grama is best measured by the radical transformation across three absolute necessities of human life:
1. Nutrition: Feeding the Future
What started as ensuring the children in the local schools were well-fed has scaled into a massive nutritional movement. Recognising that a hungry child cannot learn, the mission's nutrition initiatives now provide morning nutrition to millions of school-going children daily, wiping out classroom hunger completely free of charge.
2. Education: Values-Based and Free
From that humble classroom of 27 boys in 1973, the education wing has grown into the 26 residential educational campuses operational under the Sri Sathya Sai Loka Seva Gurukulam Group of Institutions, running alongside various trusts like the Prashanthi Balamandira Trust. The mission provides completely free, high-quality, values-based education, giving children from rural and underprivileged backgrounds an equal opportunity to thrive. It has culminated in the establishment of university-level education, creating a generation of graduates fueled by the spirit of giving back.
3. Healthcare: Right to Heal, Completely Free
The mission's healthcare model operates on a revolutionary principle: Healthcare is a fundamental human right, not a luxury. From basic medical camps in rural pockets, it has evolved into a network of super-specialty hospitals and the world's first totally free medical college. Thousands of complex paediatric cardiac surgeries, maternal care procedures, and general treatments are performed entirely free of cost, transforming the landscape of global humanitarian healthcare.
"Goodness is the only investment that never fails." After 50 years, Sathya Sai Grama stands as a living proof of this truth — a global village radiating love, dignity, and a shared brotherhood across 100 nations.
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