Who are the sinners? Analogy from Mahabharatha
If one says, “I have not committed a sin, the other has committed.” then half the share of sin l
Radha's love is unmatched and she is egoless: Conversation between Yashoda and Radha
Truth and love are one and the same. The whole world becomes ‘shoonyam’- null and void due to th
Music makes you forget yourself
One gets satisfaction by singing the miracles of God. Music, as all know, is melodious and pleasant
Copper coins episode from Shiridi Baba's life
Once in Shiridi, Baba, sitting on the steps of Dwarakamayi, was keenly looking at some copper coins.
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
Music enraptures Divine
One cannot describe the sweetness of words and song. A small example to illustrate this: God is call
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
Power of thought, word and deed; Dhruva story
The character of Dhruva in Maha Bhagavata is familiar to all of you. He is a five year old boy who d
Nothing exists without Atma
I told you yesterday that Aham (feeling of me & Mine) is the son of Atma and mind is the son of Aham
How to tune yourself to God
The entire world is full of electric power. There are unchanging electric waves at a certain level.
Conscience, Conscious and Consciousness
One should not follow one’s body or mind as ‘mind is like a mad monkey’ and ‘body is like a
Swami on Shirdi devotees
Dada, Nana, Damu, Abdul Baba, Chandorkar, Mahalsapathi, Shyama were always with Baba. Abdul Baba, wh
Singing Pleases the Lord
“Ninu kanugonagalara, Krishna?!! Anuvukante athi sookshmaroopudavu,
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
Swami on Shirdi Baba's Birth
In the state of Nizam, there was a far flung village named Patri. In the village of Patri there live
We can achieve alot when we are united: Story of father and five sons
People read news paper daily. There are many types of news in that. It may be news or nuisance but p
Concentration and interest are more on TV than on themselves: Practical examples
One sees and experiences in a varied way in this world. If one enquires properly the history of Bhar
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
It is a Pity that Yoga is Not Valued as Much in the Land of Its Birth
Yashoda brought up Lord Krishna has her own child, earned the name that she is Krishna’s mother an
Man can put an end to the cycle of birth and death: With Beautiful Analogies
“Apart from the will of the Lord, there is man’s effort also, to some extent, in the process of
People who take to the Northward Path (Uttarayanamu))
“The aspirant travelling towards the North, with ‘brahma bhaavam’, thoughts of Brahman, ‘bra
Understand the difference between intellect and intelligence: With analogies
Students should understand the difference between intellect and intelligence. One can earn “O” g
Do service without any expectations: With analogy
Service activities must be taken up without any expectation of the end results, with a selfless atti
Where has man come from? With analogies
Where has man come from? What is his origin? No man is putting in efforts to enquire and to know the
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
Reach and realise divinity through Seva: Analogy of Arjuna
Every Office-bearer must consider, himself, a worker. Embodiments of Divine Atma! You should neve
Son should get a good name to his parents
Student must live like a student. Who is a student? Life is like the four-storied building. What are
How to develop our character: A story of Shirdi Baba devotee Das Ganu
Man’s character can be developed to some extent through proper words, actions and behaviour. Once
Only God is our true friend
The less one talks the more one serves. Through service one can develop friendship. What is meant by
If man is right, world would be right: Chinnakatha
An Officer was working in his office. In the house, his child was doing mischief. Unable to check hi
Mranu Diddavacchu
A wooden log can be corrected and made straight. A raw stone or boulder can be bevelled. Can the hu
Without God, we are Zero
Embodiments of Love! All are messengers of God, all are embodiments of love. There is no man without
Become messengers of God
There are three paths. "I'm the messenger of God" (is the first one). I should be the messenger, I s
Develop love is the message of Swami
Love, love and love alone. Yesterday, children presented a drama, how nice it was! Because of love,
You and God are one
Then, what is the meaning when it is said that you and God are one? When we want to know the thought
Jesus is a true messenger of God
The one who propagates the worldly, fleeting, ephemeral matters, sensual matters, he cannot be calle
Types of Sankeerthana
This sankeerthana is of four types. One is ‘guna’ sankeerthana, singing the qualities. Second is
Story of Muthu Swami iyyer, the greatest lawyer of India
There lived two brothers in a remote village in the then state of Madras. The elder brother was a vi
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
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
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
Money doesn't confer happiness and peace: Beautiful Analogy
Money is necessary to lead life and there nothing wrong in man working for it. But one should not be
What is the relationship between Paramardhika, Vyavaharika and Prathibhasika
What is the relationship between “Paramardhika”- relating to the supreme truth, “vyavaharikam
Difference between goodness and greatness; Story of Rama and Ravana
“Brahmavid brahmaiva bhavathi”- the knower of the Brahman becomes the Brahman. When one entertai
Matamulanni koodi manchine bodhinche
All religions teach only the good, Know this and conduct with wisdom,
All religions taught to be good
Every religion has been teaching and stressing the importance of devotion and wisdom and have upheld
Buddha's life teachings
Thereafter the religion of Buddha or Buddhism came into existence. Buddha was the son of Mayadevi an
Life teachings of Guru Nanak
Guru nanak was the dear son of Tripta Devi and Srikaara. He gave great importance to devotion and de
Madhwacharya's dwaitha philosophy
Madhvacharya came thereafter and he held the view that if prominence was given only to Bhakthi (devo
Ramanujacharya's visishtadwaitha philosophy
He began preaching and establishing the fact that it is the one atma that pervades all beings, God i
Scriptures and Puranas proclaim truth
It is only when action is related to the Atma that the nature of Sathya or Truth stands revealed. Wh
Time is verily God; With analogy
All mortals must bow to Time via death. But Time too has a Master. Who is that Master? It is God. Pe
Never break your promise; Tarkad story
People sometimes break their promise. There cannot be a greater sin than going back on one’s word,
Truth has to be told in a sweet way
One believes the prediction of an astrologer. There is a knack in predicting. A big officer went to
Puthrothsahamu Tandriki
A father’s true joy isn’t in begetting a son, but in seeing his son being respected by the socie
Father would be proud when the son gets good name
The actual joy does not lie in getting a son. A father may distribute sweets on birth of a son. But
In servitude lies the leadership
One must always be men of service. Leadership lies in the spirit of service. Leaders today have neve
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
Who is a true devotee
Embodiments of Love! Be it any place, any state, any country, any region, any gender, any p
Ego and attachment are hindrances to service
Before undertaking this kind of selfless work, we should see that all attractions, likes and dislike
Bheeshma and Vaikunta Ekadashi
Today is the festival of Mukkoti Ekadashi, also called Vaikuntha Ekadashi. Bheeshma was resting on t
Balvikas children must lead a Dharmic path
There are many students in our colleges with varied experiences who were wandering in many ways outs
Be courageous, develop kshama and move forward in life: Analogy from Ramayana
Vibhishana provides the classic example. It was through kshama that he acquired the courage to defy
Lack of kshama leads to jealousy; Analogies of Ravana, Asuya and Anasuya
Anasuya who had three sons. They were no ordinary sons for they were none other than Brahma, Vishnu,
Revere your Mother and Love her
Be full of love. There is nothing beyond love. In our heart, we should be full of love. Even a belch
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
Everything is a passing cloud in life
Whatever happens, is the dance of Shiva. The tremendous flux that goes on is the tandava dance. This
One should strive to be good and not great
The mother of today thinks that her children should become very great people. Some mothers say that
Importance of Mothers words
Mother's words are very sweet! She may beat you or scold you when she is angry but she can never hav
Do what you like; Chaitanya Maha prabhu story
Sachi devi scolded her son Chaitanya. "You must marry, then I will be happy. If you do not marry acc
Feel the presence of God in everything
How can you understand that Self? All feelings are reflections of your thoughts. It is all your imag
Pankajakshuni Pooja Palumarlu
Without performing the pooja of Pankajaksha several times again and again but to think of others and