Soon
afterwards, Satya Sai Baba announcing that he
was reincarnation of the late holy man Shirdi
Sai Baba, abandoned his family and set himself
for what he believed in, the uplift of mankind
- regardless of race, belief or background - without
interruption or any kind of leisure. His followers
grew in number and he established Prashanti Nilayam
(abode of Eternal peace), an ashram where people
could seek his guidance.
Satya Sai Babha now has more than 6000 spiritual
service centres around the world dedicated to
the study and practical application of the teachings
of Sathya Sai Baba which strongly emphasizes
on service to community. His charitable work
include providing free education in the colleges
he has established, providing free medical care
in the super specialty hospital near his ashram
and also in other hospitals and clinics. The
members of the service centers are involved
in feeding the hungry, visiting hospitals, working
with needy children and caring for the aged.
As an educator he has inspired the development
of a humanistic and spiritual educational programme
(Education in Human Values) which has been accepted
as a curriculum in elementary schools in India.
