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Nama Sankeerthana is the ideal form of chanting
Of all the forms of singing the glory of the Lord namely ‘bhava sankeertana’, ‘guna sankeertan
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Redeem your lives by Singing His glory
There is none in this world who does not chant the Lord’s name. One thinks of God in one form or t
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God bestows two-syllabled name for man's redemption
The earth prayed to Lord Vishnu, “Swami! I can bear any kind of sinners but I cannot bear a person
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Community bhajan is noblest of all
The word and the mind are futile in their attempts to understand the Divine. By singing together the
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Music is the royal path to liberation
There are many devotees who propagated the divine actions and the divine mystery through music. Ther
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Music makes you forget yourself
One gets satisfaction by singing the miracles of God. Music, as all know, is melodious and pleasant
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All actions of the avatar lead you inward
The whole world is the combination of the name and the form. Possessiveness and attachment are the f
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Nama Sankeerthana is the royal path to liberation
‘Nama sankeerthana’ or chanting the name of the Lord is the ideal path, the steady path. God tak
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What is Bhava Sankeerthana
Many are deluded who follow the ‘bhava sankeerthana’ or singing in full realisation of the signi
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What is Leela Gaana
‘Leela gaana’, singing His miracles, this path was followed by devotees like Jayadeva and Gauran
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What is Guna Gaana
God is beyond all attributes and so it is mere delusion to try to win the grace of the Lord by singi
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Four types of Chanting done by devotees
Devotees are of four types based on the path taken to contemplate upon the Lord. The first type is s
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Chanting Rama's name and respecting elders turned Ratnakara into Valmiki
Sage Valmiki is the one who composed Ramayana, the history of Rama during the lifetime of Rama. He m
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Music enraptures Divine
One cannot describe the sweetness of words and song. A small example to illustrate this: God is call
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Music has the power to intoxicate anyone
People get angry when anyone addresses them as a big bandit. They will get angry and start an argume
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We need to repose faith in God: Story of Nana Saheb Chandorkar; A shirdi Baba Devotee
One must have implicit faith in God’s words and conduct oneself in accordance with it. Then alone
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What is adopting village and how to serve villages
Villages have been adopted. First and foremost one must understand the true meaning of adoption. The
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As is the thought, so is the manifestation
“Yad bhaavam tadbhavathi”- As is the thought so is the manifestation. A small example: There is
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None can understand God's mystery: Sing and redeem yourself
Nobody can understand the essence of God. It is good to refrain from understanding the un-understand
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Early life of Baba with Fakir and his wife
In the same village there lived a Sufi fakir, saint. The fakir took the child and reared him as his
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Bhaja Govindam, Bhaja Govindam
Chant His name, chant His name, Chant His name O ignorant minded! When the destined end is near,
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Lyrics are not given importance in music today: Humorous analogy of Thyagaraja Krithi
In a music concert the musician concentrates on the ‘raga’, the tune, ‘tala’, the beat and t
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Sankranthi is a festival which belongs to the whole of human race
‘Sravanam’, listening, ‘keertanam’ singing, ‘Vishnu smaranam’, chanting, ‘paadasevanam
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Every Sadhana must lead you on the inward journey
The day one develops inner vision ,one pacifies the attractions of the external vision. Man today un
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Prema Muditha Manase
Prema muditha man se kaho, Rama,Rama,Ram! Rama,Rama,Ram! Rama!Rama!Ram! SriRama! Rama,Ram!! Paapa ka
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Demonstration of Raga, Bhava, Tala: Why should we clap with hands: Swami on different facets of singing
Embodiments of Love!! People sing bhajans while keeping the beat with
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Roles and responsibilities of men and women in Sai Organisations
Women must take responsibilities in the areas of ‘Balvikas’ and bhajan singing. Men should take
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Bhajan training is must for all the Samithis
Therefore, training in community singing must be developed on a large scale by women. Men too must p
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Community bhajan is the best service
Amongst all services, the service of community singing will forever find a place in the hearts of th
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Human body should be put to work
There is a machine, a pump set, and a generator. They are all made up of Iron. If they are not put t
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Develop love is the message of Swami
Love, love and love alone. Yesterday, children presented a drama, how nice it was! Because of love,
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What is Bhava, Raga and Tala
You must recognise the truth that in every aspect in India there are three components which are Bhav
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What is real music?
What is the essence of ‘Sankeerthana’, oratorio? The essence of music is to earn love of god. Hi
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Types of Sankeerthana
This sankeerthana is of four types. One is ‘guna’ sankeerthana, singing the qualities. Second is
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Sankeethana and keerthana
“Samyakkeerthanamithihisamkeerthanam”, there is a vast difference between Keerthanam and Sankeer
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Significance of night long bhajan during Shivaratri
One thought, one vision and one action, we need to consider all the three as one. Then we would not
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Swami on bhajan singing and training
Members must start and develop ‘bhajan centres’ and train others to sing bhajans properly. One
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Three important wings of the organisation
First and the foremost wing of this organisation is love for God, that is spirituality; the second i
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No other Sadhana is greater than Bhajan
So, put efforts in chanting the name of the Lord. People may say that when you go to Sai Baba, there
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Collective singing has so much power to connect with God
All must sing in unison. Earlier people used to sing alone without anyone following in chorus. But t
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God is Ganalola and Ganapriya: Analogy of Poets; Music melts the heart of God
One should make the Lord’s name as the basis of one’s life and sing His glory whole heartedly. G
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One should not breed any differences in bhajans or in prayer
The bhajans were sung in a worldly perspective. Swami has observed it. The boys did not join the sin
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Permanent address of God is your heart
One must never think that God is present only in pilgrim centres or in holy shrines. God is everywhe
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Every ritual should carry the spiritual aspect
People have been singing bhajans throughout the past night. It is a worldly ritual. How does one get
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Namasmarana is the most essential component in spirituality
In the path of spirituality, contemplation of the Lord is most important. By singing the glory of Go
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Life teachings of Guru Nanak
Guru nanak was the dear son of Tripta Devi and Srikaara. He gave great importance to devotion and de
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Dasanu Dasudanu Kavalenu Raa
Dasanu Dasuduga Kavalenu Raa, Nee Dasulaku Sevane Cheyavalera.
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Discipline in sports and games is essential
In sports, every player must be disciplined and unconditionally submit to the decisions of the umpir
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Importance of chorus in Bhajans
Consider, for example, chorus singing like in group singing of bhajans. On such occasions, everyone
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Discipline is the backbone for mankind
Embodiments of Divine Love, For all living beings, discipline is as important as life itself. It is
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Discipline is must to lead an ideal life
Though lacking education, Birds and animals lead regulated lives. Why th
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Love is the basis for nine paths of devotion
There are nine paths of devotion namely: Listening, Singing, Contemplation, Serving the holy feet, S
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Why Nagarsankeethan is prescribed
Why is ‘nagarsankeerthan’ prescribed? Is it done for lack of doing anything useful at that time?
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Why do you feel shy to sing God's glory
What is wrong in chanting the Lord’s name? When one can sing very cheap, low cinema songs, then wh
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Valmiki, Lava and Kusha's role in spreading Ramakatha
One day Sage Valmiki, who wrote Ramayana, was sitting in front of the Ramayana and was lost in deep
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Swami on the devotion of Gopikas
This physical body is a mere instrument. It is God's will which makes this move, which makes this en
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Transformation in villages is important
Many say, “Swami! We have been working in many villages and a lot of changes have come in those vi
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Role of Sevadal in rural development
Further, in these organizations, some mistakes do creep in. Truly, if there are ten thousand members
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Friendship with Mind
All potentialities are the reflections of mental feelings. We should have friendship with our mind.
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Dinakarudu Shanthudai Toche
The sun appeared cool and serene. The day started getting shorter. The cold wind blew fiercely. The
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Indra Lokamaina, Chandra Lokamaina
According to the words of poet Vemana, it does not matter even if you go to the world of Indra or t
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Stages in human life; with analogies
Truly, our body goes through various stages like boyhood, youth, adolescence and old age. Dependin
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Swami on MS Subbulakshmi and Meera
How many things there are in our heart? What lot of strength we have!! Some people sing songs. You h
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God is Ganapriya
God loves singing. Words come out through singing. Those words which come from poetry or prose will
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God is all pervasive and permanent
Narada explains the nine types of Bhakthi - listening, singing, thinking of God, serving His feet, p
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Pankajakshuni Pooja Palumarlu
Without performing the pooja of Pankajaksha several times again and again but to think of others and