Welcome to the digital version of Vidyullekha, the official Sathya Sai Alumni magazine.
Vidyullekha (streak of lightning) as the name suggests, has endeavored to be a written message from the Lord which has the impact of lightning. We are all united by the Love of Bhagawan. However, we do need to stay connected, as Swami says, ‘if you look to Me, I look to you’. Vidyullekha caters to this need, to help alumni stay connected.
Since its inception in 2007, each edition was lovingly blessed by Bhagawan. Inspired by His Love, the magazine has since been striving to help us stay connected with Him, within us.
History
Reaching such a lofty objective is a perennial process of evolution; and the journey so far has been no less wondrous. Legend has it that many years ago, Bhagawan Himself used to write in a magazine, under the same name ‘Vidyullekha’.
A need was felt in 2007 to have a magazine as a medium of communication, with Bhagawan as the thread, binding uniting His students as one. The idea was to present to Him, the work done by His students with their eternal connect with Him, through a regular publication.
Further, the stories would inspire devotion and a sense of service to society among the alumni. When Bhagawan was approached with the permission to start such a magazine using the name of a magazine once He had written for, He said, “Tell my boys they can use the name and restart the magazine. They can do whatever they want.” With His love and confidence, brothers immediately set to work, the first Vidyullekha emerged and was offered at His Lotus Feet in just 14 days!
Ever since, it’s been a memorable journey…What was most gratifying and inspiring was that Bhagawan would go through every issue personally! The magazine itself has evolved over the years in terms of quality of content, look and feel.
The way forward
The universal message we learnt at the Lotus feet, the stories of Divine Love between His students and their Lord, His inspiration which leads to wonderful service initiatives and professional zeniths His students attain with His Divine grace. All these are part of a treasure that needs be captured for posterity and available to the world at large. The web presence shall serve this purpose with utmost humility.
Dear Reader,
In the endeavor towards the above purpose, we seek your thoughts and suggestions.
How we can improve this initiative? What sections do you like the most? What can improve? What needs to change? Which story touched you? Do share your thoughts with us on vidyullekha@saistudents.org
The purpose of this initiative is to direct our thoughts and actions towards Him. He is with us, we just need to be ‘tuned in’. Vidyullekha plays a small role towards that end. As someone once said, beautifully, ‘God is not a loving memory, but a sweet living Presence’
The treasure trove of memories; inspiration He continues to give us, shall be stored in these pages, readily available whenever one wants to connect with Him. Vidyullekha welcomes you on this journey… with Him, to Him.
With His Prema,
Team Vidyullekha
Sathya Sai Alumni