Venezuelan Acting President Visits Sri Sathya Sai Institute, Praises Value-Based Education

Puttaparthi, June 8: Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Eloína Rodríguez Gómez visited the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning (SSSIHL) located in Prasanthi Nilayam on Sunday. During her visit, she commended the institute’s unique concept of value-based holistic education, emphasizing its importance for the overall development of students.

Rodríguez expressed a keen interest in the various research initiatives undertaken by the institute. She highlighted the challenges and crises faced by today’s education systems worldwide, stressing the urgent need for education grounded in human values.

She praised SSSIHL for successfully integrating character development with academic excellence, recognizing the transformative impact of its educational model on individuals and society.

RJ Ratnakar, Managing Trustee of the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, accompanied Rodríguez to the SSSIHL administrative office, where she received a warm welcome from Vice-Chancellor B. Raghavendra Prasad, Registrar Shrikant Khanna, and other senior members of the institute.

The delegation reviewed SSSIHL’s development and achievements, focusing on its unique approach to integral education, new research initiatives, academic excellence, societal impact, and a strategic roadmap for the future.

Prior to her visit to the institute, the Venezuelan Acting President prayed at Sai Kulwant Hall to seek blessings from Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.

According to a statement from the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organization, upon arrival at Sai Kulwant Hall, she paid her respects in the divine presence and spent time enjoying the serene morning bhajans, immersing herself in the spiritual vibrations created by collective prayer and devotion.

The statement further noted that Rodríguez’s visit, which has been a regular occurrence over the years, symbolizes the love, compassion, and inclusive vision of Swami. This spiritual allure continues to attract seekers and devotees from various parts of the world.

After the Mangala Aarti, President Rodríguez visited the bhajan hall, where she enjoyed the atmosphere for a while. As a token of respect and remembrance, Ratnakar presented the Venezuelan Acting President with a beautifully framed picture of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.

The statement concluded that this gift not only serves as a memorable keepsake of her visit but also symbolizes her unwavering connection to the spiritual legacy of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.