Sai Shakti Stories | Stories of Love, Strength & Seva

Sri Sathya Sai Global Council South Africa

This Navaratri, we journey into the hearts and experiences of inspiring Sai sisters from across South Africa. 🪷 Through stories of faith, motherhood, courage, devotion and selfless service, we discover how Swami’s love continues to guide, strengthen and transform our lives. Nine nights. Nine sisters. Many journeys. One Divine Love. Introducing Sai Shakthi: Stories of Love, Strength & Seva, a special SSSGCSA National Mahila Wing initiative.

Episodes

  1. Nov 3

    The Divine Director

    In this ninth and final episode of Sai Shakti: Stories of Love, Strength and Seva, we honour Maa Siddhidatri, the ninth form of the Divine Mother, who represents spiritual wisdom, divine blessings, fulfilment and completeness. She reminds us that when we surrender our lives to the Divine, every experience can become part of our spiritual growth.Today, we welcome Sister Raveshni Moodley from the Sri Sathya Sai Centre Rockford in Phoenix, where she serves as the Ladies Wing Convenor. Raised in a family that planted the first seeds of religion and devotion within her, Sister Raveshni’s journey gradually blossomed into a deeply personal relationship with Swami as her Divine Mother and Sadguru.Through longing, loss, prayer, unexpected encounters and many experiences of grace, she has come to recognise Swami’s hand arranging her life in ways beyond anything she could have planned or understood for herself.Her journey beautifully reflects the qualities of Maa Siddhidatri: the wisdom gained through experience, the fulfilment that comes through divine timing and the faith to recognise that every blessing unfolds according to Swami’s will.Today, Sister Raveshni joins us to share some of the “magical moments” through which Swami revealed Himself as the Divine Director of her life and taught her to remain strong, steadfast and uncompromising in her values.

  2. Nov 3

    Carried By His Grace

    In this eighth episode of Sai Shakti: Stories of Love, Strength and Seva, we honour Maa Mahagauri, the eighth form of the Divine Mother, who represents purity, peace, healing and renewal. She reminds us that after even the most painful and uncertain seasons, divine grace can gently lead us towards renewed hope and inner peace. Today, we welcome Sister Sharlene Singh from Sai Nilayam Glencoe. Introduced to Swami through her husband, her connection with Him gradually developed into a deeply personal relationship shaped by family, motherhood, service and faith. As a Grade 1 educator, mother and former Bhajan Group Chairperson, Sister Sharlene has dedicated herself to nurturing both young minds and her spiritual community. Through experiences that called for immense courage, she came to recognise Swami as the unseen strength carrying her and her family through moments when the way forward seemed uncertain. Her journey beautifully reflects the qualities of Maa Mahagauri: healing after hardship, hope after uncertainty and the peace that comes from trusting in divine grace. Today, she joins us to share how Swami transformed belief into personal trust, carried her through a deeply emotional season and continues to draw her back to Prasanthi Nilayam as her place of solace and renewal.

  3. Nov 3

    A Light in the Darkness

    In this seventh episode of Sai Shakti: Stories of Love, Strength and Seva, we honour Maa Kalaratri, the seventh form of the Divine Mother, who represents fearlessness, divine protection and the power that destroys darkness. She reminds us that even during life’s darkest nights, the Divine Mother remains beside us until light returns. Today, we are joined by Sister Nalini Naidoo from the Temple Valley Sai Centre in the North Coast Region. Her family’s journey with Swami has unfolded over many years, beginning with uncertainty and gradually transforming into a life anchored in devotion. Through some of her family’s most difficult and frightening moments, Sister Nalini discovered the strength of prayer and experienced Swami as a constant source of light and reassurance. Her journey reflects the spirit of Maa Kalaratri: the faith to turn towards the Divine when fear feels overwhelming and the strength to keep believing even when the path ahead remains uncertain. Today, Sister Nalini joins us to share a deeply personal experience of how Swami carried her family through darkness, strengthened their spiritual connection and reminded them that His light never leaves us, even when we temporarily lose sight of it.

  4. Nov 3

    The Strength Within

    In this sixth episode of Sai Shakti: Stories of Love, Strength and Seva, we honour Maa Katyayani, the sixth form of the Divine Mother, who represents courage, righteousness and the strength to stand firmly for what is right. Today, we welcome Sister Kajal Authar from the Sri Sathya Sai Centre Clare Estate in the Durban Region. Introduced to the Sai Organisation through marriage more than 20 years ago, she has since developed a deeply personal and reflective relationship with Swami through Sai literature, Educare, seva and leadership. As an attorney, Sister Kajal carries the principles of truth, integrity and right conduct into her professional life. Her love for reading Sai literature and sharing Swami’s teachings through devotional talks has also helped her explore how His words can move beyond the pages of a book and become a practical guide for everyday living. Sister Kajal’s journey beautifully reflects the qualities of Maa Katyayani: the courage to uphold one’s values, the resilience to continue through difficulty and the faith to recognise Swami’s grace as the quiet strength He places within us. Today, she joins us to share how His teachings have guided her choices, strengthened her through challenging times and shaped the way she serves both in her profession and within the Organisation.

  5. Nov 3

    Surrendered at His Feet

    In this fifth episode of Sai Shakti: Stories of Love, Strength and Seva, we honour Maa Skandamata, the fifth form of the Divine Mother, who represents nurturing love, protection and the sacred strength of motherhood. She reminds us that a mother’s strength is found not only in caring for her children, but also in the faith and courage with which she guides them through life. Today, we are joined by Sister Sandhiera Govender from the Sri Sathya Sai Centre Kharwastan in Chatsworth Region 2. Having been raised in a Sai home, Swami’s love and values were first instilled in her by her mother and strengthened through Balvikas. Today, as a mother to two young kids, she strives to pass that same spiritual foundation on to her children. Alongside motherhood, Sister Sandhiera balances her professional responsibilities, her love for Balvikas and the Mahila Wing, and her role as Centre President. Like many mothers raising young children today, her journey includes the everyday challenge of balancing multiple responsibilities while still creating a home grounded in love, faith and Swami’s values. Her journey beautifully reflects the qualities of Maa Skandamata: the courage to protect, the patience to nurture and the faith to surrender what is most precious into God’s hands. Today, she joins us for an honest reflection on the struggles and joys of motherhood, the lessons she continues to learn and the strength she has found in placing her children and her fears at Swami’s Lotus Feet.

  6. Nov 3

    Guided into Purpose

    In this fourth episode of Sai Shakti: Stories of Love, Strength and Seva, we honour Maa Kushmanda, the fourth form of the Divine Mother, who represents divine energy, light and the power to create with love. She reminds us that when our lives are guided by the Divine, we can become a source of light and positive transformation in the lives of others. Today, we welcome Sister Anusha Pillay from the Sri Sathya Sai Centre Northdale in the Midlands Region. Although she once imagined a future in law, Swami gently redirected her towards education, a path through which she would discover a far greater purpose. Today, she is the first female Principal of colour at Alexandra High School, carrying Swami’s teachings and human values into the way she educates, mentors and leads. Beyond the classroom, Sister Anusha has served Swami through numerous leadership roles within the Organisation. Whether she is guiding a school, mentoring young women or serving her community, she strives to ensure that her leadership remains rooted in faith, compassion and service. Her journey beautifully reflects the qualities of Maa Kushmanda: allowing the Divine light within us to awaken purpose and create meaningful change in the world around us. Today, she joins us to share how Swami redirected her path, transformed her understanding of leadership and showed her that our true purpose may be greater than anything we initially planned for ourselves.

  7. Nov 3

    Held in His Protection

    In this third episode of Sai Shakti: Stories of Love, Strength and Seva, we honour Maa Chandraghanta, the third form of the Divine Mother, who represents courage, strength and divine protection. She reminds us that even in moments of fear and uncertainty, faith gives us the courage to remain calm and place our complete trust in the Divine. Today, we are joined by Sister Jenny Gunpath from the Sri Sathya Sai Centre Montford in Chatsworth Region 1. Her journey with Swami began more than 21 years ago when her daughter started attending Balvikas, but what began through her child soon grew into a deeply personal path of devotion and service. Over the years, Sister Jenny has served as the Ladies Wing Convenor and now serves as the Centre President. She has also been blessed to participate in three South African pilgrimages to Prasanthi Nilayam, experiences that have strengthened her connection with Swami and deepened her faith in His constant presence. Throughout her journey, she has experienced His grace and protection in many ways. Sister Jenny’s journey beautifully reflects the courage of Maa Chandraghanta: not the absence of fear, but the strength to call upon the Divine while moving through it. Today, she joins us to share how Swami has revealed His presence, answered her faith and shown her that even within life’s fiercest storms, we are never travelling alone.

  8. Nov 3

    Devotion in Every Role

    In this second episode of Sai Shakti: Stories of Love, Strength and Seva, we honour Maa Brahmacharini, the second form of the Divine Mother. Through her unwavering devotion and discipline, Maa Brahmacharini reminds us that spiritual strength is developed through patience and remaining committed to the Divine through every season of life. Today, we welcome Sister Yugandri Naidoo from the Sri Sathya Sai Centre Bayview in Chatsworth Region 2. She is a mother of three, a professional and a dedicated office bearer who has served Swami for more than 23 years. As the Regional Co-Mahila Wing Coordinator, she helps strengthen the Mahila Wing and create a supportive space in which sisters can learn and grow together. Her journey also reminds us that devotion is not limited to prayer, worship or traditional rituals, it is expressed through the values, discipline and love that we carry into our everyday responsibilities. Sister Yugandri’s journey beautifully reflects the qualities of Maa Brahmacharini: the quiet determination to persevere, the discipline to remain committed and the devotion to recognise Swami’s presence through every stage of life. Today, she joins us to share how she brings together tradition and inner spirituality, and how her many responsibilities have strengthened her faith and shaped her understanding of service.

  9. Nov 2

    The Seed of Faith

    In this first episode of Sai Shakti: Stories of Love, Strength and Seva, we honour Maa Shailputri, the first form of the Divine Mother. As the daughter of the mountains, she represents new beginnings, steadfast faith and the strength that comes from remaining firmly rooted in the Divine. These qualities are beautifully reflected in the journey of our first sister. Today, we are joined by Sister Michelle Singh, Chairperson of the Sri Sathya Sai Centre Malagazi in the South Coast Region. Her journey with Swami began during her childhood and has blossomed through Balvikas, Young Adult activities, seva and dedicated leadership. For Sister Michelle and her family, seva is not simply an occasional activity, it is a way of life. Every week, they lovingly serve the rural community of Malagazi, creating opportunities for the children to experience Swami’s love and learn His timeless values. Through their consistent service, they bring Swami into the lives of those around them, not only through His Name and teachings, but through love expressed in action. From a young girl discovering Swami in a small rural community to a woman now helping others discover Him within that same community, Sister Michelle’s journey beautifully reflects the spirit of Maa Shailputri: how one small seed of faith, when firmly rooted in love, can blossom into a lifetime of devotion, leadership and selfless service. Today, she joins us to share how Swami has guided her journey, reminded her that no person or community is ever forgotten, and inspired her family to become instruments of His love in Malagazi.

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This Navaratri, we journey into the hearts and experiences of inspiring Sai sisters from across South Africa. 🪷 Through stories of faith, motherhood, courage, devotion and selfless service, we discover how Swami’s love continues to guide, strengthen and transform our lives. Nine nights. Nine sisters. Many journeys. One Divine Love. Introducing Sai Shakthi: Stories of Love, Strength & Seva, a special SSSGCSA National Mahila Wing initiative.

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