A Confluence of Arts, Sports activities, Science, Know-how, Training and Healthcare

Celebrating International Concord – vasudhaiva kuṭumbakam (One World One Household)

The Sri Sathya Sai College for Human Excellence celebrated its fourth convocation within the esteemed presence of the Visitor of Honour, Padma Vibhushan Awardee Mrs Sonal Mansingh – Famend Indian Classical Dancer and Choreographer, together with different dignitaries reminiscent of – Deshabandhu Aravinda de Silva (Former Worldwide Sri Lankan Cricketer and Captain), and Handapangoda Niwathapa Thero (a Buddhist Monk from Sri Lanka).

The auspicious day of Guru Purnima, the ten July 2025 shone forth with the brilliance and excellence of luminaries and college students of Sri Sathya Sai College for Human Excellence, at Sathya Sai Grama, which is the epicentre of worldwide humanitarian tasks undertaken by the religious chief and humanitarian, Sri Madhusudan Sai, who can also be the Founder Chancellor of the College. 

The College bestowed Honorary Doctorates upon six exemplary people: 

• Healthcare: Dr Sitaram Jindal, the Founder Chairman and Managing Director of Jindal Aluminium Restricted, and Patron and Chief Architect of Sitaram Jindal Basis.
• Science and Know-how: Dr Anil Kakodkar, Indian Nuclear Physicist and Mechanical Engineer, Former Chairman of Atomic Power Fee of India, and Former President of The Nationwide Academy of Sciences
• Social Service in Training: Sri B N Narasimha Murthy, the Chief Mentor of Sri Sathya Sai Loka Seva Gurukulam Group of Establishments
• Sports activities and Health: Sri Prakash Padukone, Former Indian Badminton Participant
• Music and Arts: Smt Kavita Krishnamurti Subramaniam, Indian Playback and Classical Singer
• Info Know-how: Sri J A Chowdary, Founding father of Worldwide Startup Basis (ISF), Founding Director of Software program Applied sciences Parks of India, and Former Particular Chief Secretary and IT Advisor to Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh

It additionally awarded gold medals to 31 college students which included eight Physician of Philosophy Students, eight Postgraduate college students and 15 Undergraduate college students. The 23 Undergraduate and Postgraduate medals had been predominantly gained by the ladies within the ratio – 16 ladies and seven boys. 

The graduating batch consisted of 111 college students of which 77% are ladies, 23% are boys, 62% are first-generation graduates, 27% first-generation learners, 77% come from households which can be beneath poverty line and 40% come from rural areas. 

The Visitor of Honour, Padma Vibhushan Awardee Sonal Mansingh stated, “After I hear in regards to the work finished by this Establishment underneath the management of Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai, I’m astounded – a totally feeless mannequin of providers.

I’ve visited many international locations and Universities, however I’ve by no means come throughout a College just like the Sri Sathya Sai College for Human Excellence. I’m extraordinarily delighted to notice that 77% of the graduates of this 12 months are ladies, and 16 medals out of 23 medals are gained by the ladies.”

Dr Anil Kakodkar remarked, “Being right here at Sathya Sai Grama on the day of Guru Purnima throughout the Convocation Ceremony of a College that’s devoted to human excellence is a characteristic that I’ll keep in mind my complete life.

Regardless of the fashionable pursuits we’re engaged in, and the progress that the world has achieved, we nonetheless are left with a query about whether or not we’re on the suitable path, and if the world is shifting in the direction of larger welfare.

The reply to this, lies with establishments like Sri Sathya Sai College for Human Excellence, and a pacesetter like Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai.”

Dr B N Narasimha Murthy spoke his coronary heart: “Something that’s coming from Sri Sathya Sai College for Human Excellence is a recognition from God. The graduates and postgraduates of this College have developed the angle of niśkāma seva (selfless service), which is the sūtra of schooling given by Baba to us.

I dedicate this honour to all the scholars of Sri Sathya Sai College for Human Excellence, who will reside the imaginative and prescient of ātma kalyāṇa and loka kalyāṇa.”

Dr Prakash Padukone expressed, “I performed Badminton at a time when no person knew about this sport, particularly within the South. I imagine that one needn’t take up sports activities to change into champions; anybody can play sports activities, for it teaches many values like the flexibility to just accept defeat, staff bonding, dedication, self-discipline, focus…and so on.

My father all the time taught me to not complain about something, however to provide 100% to no matter we’re got down to do.

That is all I did my complete life. I focussed solely on giving 100% each session, and never fear in regards to the finish outcome. Therefore, my recommendation to the scholars is to have self-belief and self-confidence, and make greatest use of their alternatives.”

Dr Kavita Krishnamurti stated, “I’m humbled and privileged to obtain this Honorary Doctorate from a wonderful College that teaches śikṣā, sādhana, and seva. Music is a divine blessing, which has helped me sing earlier than Divine personalities like Baba.

Coming right here, has bolstered the energy inside myself to return and contribute extra in the direction of śikṣā, sādhana, and seva.”

Dr J A Chowdary stated, “It is a nice honour in my whole life. It is just after assembly Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai that my life assumed a brand new function and a grand aim. He inspired me to create job creators by startup ecosystem.

That is how the Worldwide Startup Competition started right here at Sathya Sai Grama. From right here, it led to the JUNICORN motion, the place we attempt to create value-based startups, not valuation-based startups.

With the blessings of Sadguru Sri Madhusudan Sai, we are going to quickly arrange the primary section of Speedy Prototyping Centre at Sathya Sai Grama.”

The Founder Chancellor of the Sri Sathya Sai College for Human Excellence, Sri Madhusudan Sai stated, “We bow right down to Bhagawan Baba, the guru of all gurus, in whose sacred identify this Establishment is established.

Right here, humane schooling, nay divine schooling is adopted in letter and spirit. We’re honoured to have these luminaries, who’re an inspiration for our college students. The medallists of this 12 months are college students who’ve confronted a number of battles inside and outdoors, and after breaking many glass ceilings, they’ve made us very proud right this moment.

I solely want that our college students deliver glory to our nation by perpetuating this paramparā the place information is given free and flows perennially,”

The imaginative and prescient of the College is to supply the three-fold mix of historical Indian ethos, world requirements, and native relevance to its college students, in order that they might be moulded into healthful people with sensible heads, compassionate hearts, and competent arms, ready to serve the society selflessly.

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