Spiritual inquiry
Study circles, devotional singing and the steady practice of what the teachings ask of us — reflection first, then living it.
Bhajans at the center
Frisco, Texas · Serving since 1985
Love as thought is Truth.
Love as action is Right Conduct.
North Dallas Sathya Sai BalVikas is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. We provide a forum to learn and practise the teachings of Sri Sathya Sai Baba — through the spiritual education of children, devotional singing, and service to our neighbours.
Sathya
Truth
Dharma
Right Conduct
Shanti
Peace
Prema
Love
Ahimsa
Non-violence
Registration
Admissions are closed for the current year. All classes are full. We warmly invite you to write to us next academic year — get in touch.
Our purpose
Three things we set out to do
Everything at the center grows out of these three, and each one supports the other two.
Education of children
Bal Vikas runs every Sunday morning through the school year, from Kindergarten to 10th grade, taught by volunteers.
The Bal Vikas programmeService to community
A hot meal at Austin Street on the first Friday of the month, care kits in winter, and a service project inside every teaching unit.
How we serveBal Vikas
Children start the journey with God
Our spiritual education programme for children is based on the teachings of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Classes take place every Sunday morning at the Alpha Montessori House in Frisco, and run right through the school year alongside unit presentations and service projects.
A group of dedicated volunteers serve as our teachers — devotees who love children and are committed to their emotional, moral and spiritual well-being.
- Group 1
- KG – 3rd Grade
- Group 2
- 4th – 7th Grade
- Group 3
- 8th – 10th Grade
The dawn of peace can be brought about only by learning, practicing and teaching the art of living together in peace and amity in homes. Then, peace in the world can be established, without delay and travail.
Seva
Service, not charity
Narayan Seva means serving God in the form of man. It is a spiritual practice, and the best way we know to teach our children by example.
First Friday, monthly
Narayana Seva
A home-cooked vegetarian meal served at the Austin Street shelter in Dallas. With Swami’s grace, we have done this since 1985.
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Around Swami’s birthday
Care kits & winter warmth
Hygiene kits assembled and distributed by our 10th graders, alongside hats and scarves made by hand at the center.
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Through the year
Visiting our elders
Children visit nursing and memory care homes to colour, sing, play games and simply sit with residents who would otherwise sit alone.
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Centenary year
A podcast, made entirely by our students
Five episodes, created, hosted and voiced by Bal Vikas students to mark the centenary of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Each one takes a single teaching, connects it to daily life, and asks families to practise it together.
For members
The Nine Point Code of Conduct
The daily discipline that members of the Sri Sathya Sai Organization undertake.
- 1
Daily meditation and prayer.
- 2
Devotional singing/prayer with family members once per week.
- 3
Participation in Sai Spiritual Education by children of the family.
- 4
Participation in community service and other programs of the Organization.
- 5
Regular attendance at devotional meetings conducted by the Organization.
- 6
Regular study of Sathya Sai Baba literature.
- 7
Use of soft, loving speech with everyone.
- 8
Avoidance of talking ill of others, especially in their absence.
- 9
The practice of the principles of Ceiling on Desires, consciously and continuously striving to eliminate the tendency to waste time, money, food, and energy, and utilizing any savings thereby generated for the service of mankind.
Come and see us
Bhajans are held from 11:20 am to 12 noon on Bal Vikas class days, and every student, parent and visitor is warmly welcome. For anything else, write to us.