Phillys Krystal 1914 - 2016

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Om Sri Sai Ram.

I regret to inform you that Mrs. Phyllis Krystal, an ardent devotee of

Bhagawan, merged with our beloved Lord on 10th December 2016, at the age of 102. She was in her home in Guildford, United Kingdom at the time of her passing. Phyllis has left behind her daughter Sheila, and two grandchildren. We celebrate her blessed life and loving services, done with indomitable energy in the name of Sai.

On behalf of the Sathya Sai International Organisation, with love andhumility, we pay tribute to Mrs. Phyllis Krystal, a shining exemplarof Swami's teachings who dedicated her life to spreading His message and love across the world. Her work has uplifted people in many countries and helped thousands connect with their innate divinity. Her own lifestyle reflected her values and her deep commitment to Swami.

Even as a centenarian, Phyllis lived alone in Switzerland, cooked herown meals, and responded to hundreds of phone calls, emails, and faxes from people seeking her help from all corners of the globe. Shetravelled around the world independently, and during her visits, sheworked from morning to night, giving workshops, talks, and helping people. She was a perfect example of an active, true instrument of Sri Sathya Sai Baba.

Phyllis Krystal was born in London, England on May 11, 1914, andcompleted her education and moved to California in 1937. She married Sydney Krystal, a lawyer, who was one of the first trustees of the Sathya Sai Society of America. Mrs. Krystal was a member of the Sathya Sai Baba Central Council of the USA. A spiritual seeker all her life,Phyllis Krystal and her husband first visited Bhagawan over 40 years ago. During one of her early visits, Swami urged her to write a book and materialized a pen for her, saying that "the book was in the pen". Under divine guidance, she then wrote the book on "Ceiling on Desires", which is a practical study-guide for Sathya Sai devotees worldwide. Two other books worth mentioning which inspired many devotees are "Cutting the Ties that Bind" and "Sai Baba-The Ultimate Experience".

At Bhagawan's urging and under His supervision, Mrs. Krystal startedspeaking to the public and holding seminars to help them connect with their inner divinity. Swami told her on many occasions to speak to the youth. Since 1995, as part of the Young Adult National ExecutiveCommittee, USA, Phyllis Krystal advised, supported, and guided the young adult leaders, and helped to shape the young adult program. In 2007, on the occasion of the 3rd World Youth Conference in Prasanthi Nilayam, at the behest of Bhagawan, Phyllis addressed and inspired 6,000 youth assembled in the Sai Kulwant Hall.

Through her tireless work, strength and elegance, Phyllis Krystal hasshown us what is possible by tuning into the loving energy within and serving the world. Although her physical presence will be missed, her love and work will continue to live on through thousands of hearts she has touched throughout her life. May Swami give her soul permanent peace and bliss.

We offer our sincere sympathies to Mrs. Krystal's daughter Sheila and her two grandchildren in this time of immense loss.

Thank you.

Jai Sai Ram.

Lovingly in service of Sai,

Dr. Narendranath Reddy

Chairman, Prasanthi Council

Sathya Sai International Organisation