The Sathya Sai Education in Human Values (SSEHV) programme draws its inspiration from the teachings of Sathya Sai Baba (1926-2011), an educator of contemporary India whose philosophies are respected worldwide for their universal relevance to all cultures and beliefs. As Chancellor of the Sri Sathya Sai University in Prashanti Nilayam, Andhra Pradesh, India, Sathya Sai Baba founded schools, colleges and universities in several states of India, which are renowned for their academic excellence, high moral and ethical standards. He said :
He went further, suggesting that the universal values of truth, right conduct, peace, love and non-violence are the very life breaths of all human beings, without which life itself would be devoid of meaning, scope and purpose.
