On August 8th, Sai Divine Foundation Dallas celebrated Shri Guru Bhagwat's 25th year of divine grace with a event rich in devotion, culture, and community spirit. The evening started with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony by Guruji Dr Chandra Bhanu Satpathy ji.

The program continued with a dance performance of Shri Jaganatha Astaka, a devotional hymn in praise of Lord Jagannath. As a separate offering, a Shri Guru Bhagwat skit followed, designed to pass on its teachings to the younger generation. Adding to the spiritual richness of the evening, a Devi Stuti performance celebrated the strength and magnificence of Maa Durga, while soulful bhajans in praise of Shridi Sai Baba and Lord Jagannath filled the space with devotion.

Shri Hari Patro felicitated Dr. Satpathy ji for his contributions to the community with his literature and propagating Odia culture.
Dr. Satpathy ji donated to Friends of Rescue Animal for their contributions to the veterinary care.


Another highlight was a dance performance representing Shri Guru Bhagwat in 25 different languages, expressing unity in diversity. This paid tribute to the journey of Shri Guru Bhagwat itself, originally written in Odia by Guruji Dr Chandra Bhanu Satpathy and now available into 25 languages over the past 25 years.

Dr. Satpathy Ji mentioned in his address, who reflected on how we relate to our emotions in daily life. He spoke about how people tend to dwell on sadness, replaying and holding onto it, while rarely giving the same attention to happiness, letting good moments pass by quietly even as difficult ones linger for years. He encouraged the gathering to flip that balance, sitting with joy a little longer and letting go of sorrow a little sooner. He left two questions to carry forward: who did I teach today without realizing it, and did I let myself feel today’s happiness as deeply as I feel my sadness.

Different states from United States and India & UK participated in this event.