What is Tarakam in Vedanta
What is meant by ‘Tarakam’? It is ‘Khechari’, ‘Vechari’, ‘Madhyama’ and the true ess
Where Vedas end, Vedanta begins, explanation of Vedanta
Therefore Vedas are limited to the physical world. Next is the ‘Vedantam’, which is most importa
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
Story of Mother earth and Fox
Everything in this world deserves to be worshipped. That is the reason why many pay their respects t
Everything is God in this creation
One may say that God has no form but He has a name. ‘God’ itself is a name! ‘Rama’, Krishna
Health confers salvation or liberation, so protect your health
Embodiments of love! All said and done, the summary of Swami’s talk is t
Swami explaining the role and workings of Pancha Koshas
Man is made up of five different kosaas, sheaths viz—Annamaya, Praanamaya, manomaya, vignyaanamaya
Students always be in a good company
When once students go out of the portals of the educational institutions and enter the society, thei
We need to develop patriotism
One must develop good thoughts. This is called “Vyaktigata Seelamu”, individual character. One c
Swami on the depletion of Ozone layer
Dear Students! One is enthusiastic to know what exists up above, but there is n
The significance of Devi Navaratri is worshipping nature
‘Devi navaratris’ means the worship of nature. Nature is seen as the ‘Devi Swaroopini’, esse
Do everything with a Divine approach
Where is ‘brahma’? Brahma is all pervasive; omnipresent. That is also called as ‘chaitanya’
Mother earth is the basis for everything
There are sweet and sacred seeds in one’s hand. The seeds are very powerful, but the seeds grow in
What is the significance of human life
If man is satisfied living with his physical sheath alone then what is the specialty of human life?
Vasudhaikakutumbhakam is the message of Sankranti
Students should behave in a very respectful manner, should respect the elders, love the parents, res
Message to youth and students
Since the occasion is right, Swami speaks about the students in today’s world. If a group of five
Everything in this world is a combination of five elements
The whole world is made of the five elements of life. Everything is a combination of these five elem
Man should behave like himself and not like an animal
Many youth feel, “Being born as human, what is the use if man does not have freedom? A tiny fish m
Puttuta Oka Chintha
Birth is a worry, Life on earth is worry, Family is a cause for worry as
Food and television are the causes for the agitation of mind
What is the cause for the thoughts that arise either in the mind or outside? One might conquer Indra
Sankranthi Signifies inward journey of Man
Hence, Sankranti means the movement towards inner vision, pure heart and unsullied nature. Just as t
People who take to the Northward Path (Uttarayanamu))
“The aspirant travelling towards the North, with ‘brahma bhaavam’, thoughts of Brahman, ‘bra
People who take to the Southward Path (Dakshinayana)
Aspirants, who wish to travel southward, must perform sacred sacrificial rituals, indulge in charity
Janana Maranalu Rendunu Jantanundu
Birth and death are together, Like the two wheels of a two wheeler,
Inner Significance of festivals in India
Embodiments of Divine Atma!! The festivals celebrated by people of Bharat, are all signifi
Explanation of Bhur Bhuvah Suvah
In the Gayathri mantra, “Bhur bhuva suvaha”, the first word “Bhur” refers to materialisation
Puttuta Oka Chintha
“Puttuta Oka chinta, birth is number one worry, Bhoominunduta chinta, to live on earth is ano
When you see the whole creation with Love, it becomes Brahman
It is said that the world is an illusion, brahma alone is the truth. No, the world too is true. When
Atma is embedded in man; Like a pearl in an ocean
“Manasu nirmalambe manchiki margambu” Pure mind leads to goodness;
Difference between an Optimist and a pessimist
“Korika teerina vela nanu goppaga pogidedaroyi! Korika teeraka pothe uraka tegedadaro
Whatever happens is for my own good: Beautiful Analogies
“Korika teerina vela nanu goppaga pogidedaroyi! Korika teeraka pothe uraka tegedadaro
Ugadi is celebrated to understand the nature of the world
The birthdays of the incarnations are celebrated as festivals in Bharath. The birthdays of the relig
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
Papa Bhayambu Poye
There is no fear of sin, the wicked and cruel deeds are rampant on earth, devotion towards God has v
You are fortunate to be part of Sathya Sai Seva Organisations
In the days to come, this shed will not be sufficient to hold the conferences of Sai organisations.
Reach and realise divinity through Seva: Analogy of Arjuna
Every Office-bearer must consider, himself, a worker. Embodiments of Divine Atma! You should neve
All names and forms are of God: Analogy of Sweets
All names and forms are that of God. Hence, “Ek prabhu ko anek naam!”-One God has many names! Go
Explanation of Gayathri Mantra
Swami tells that in Gayathri Mantra “om bhur bhuva suvaha”, ‘bhur’ means earth; ‘bhuvaha
Manasu Nadaramugagonna Manavundu
“Manasu aadharamugagaonna maanavudu Bhramalakante heenamai brathuku chedunu,
One can understand Divine Principle by following intellect and by giving up mind
Some might think that Brahman can be achieved through some Sadhanas or spiritual endeavours, but Bra
Namasmarana is like the bore-well which draws water from the heart
There is water underneath the earth but how can man draw the underground water? There is soil and mu
All the happiness is latent in you, follow your own path: Beautiful analogy
Everything is within. There is nothing in the outside world that does not exist within. The ‘sath,
Do not blame others for your actions
“Manayeva manushyanaam, kaaranam bandhamokshayoho”- mind is the cause for bondage or liberation!
Man is losing his morals today
Man is the combination of three aspects namely, morality, righteousness and spirituality. Such a sac
Benefits of being in a good company; With analogies
You may ask what benefit we may get out of such good company. Man’s good as well as bad features
Swami explaining the meanings of Govinda
For the verse Bhaja Govindam, Govindam Bhaja, there are varied interpretations given by many learne
God is beyond five elements
No matter how high a position and capacity a scientist may have achieved in his profession, he can
Who is a Mudamathi according to Shankara
The most important thing that has been communicated in these verses is the word mudamathi (one so
God is present in everything
At one time when Krishna was a child, he came to his mother Yashoda in great hurry. Yashoda looked a
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
Serving others is the highest Sadhana
More than performance of Vratas (ritualistic vows) and Pujas (ritualistic worship), to do service is
Karmalunu Kadhu, Puthrulunu Kadhu
It is not one's work, it is not one's children, it is not one's wealth; it is only service that is t
Who is a true devotee
Embodiments of Love! Be it any place, any state, any country, any region, any gender, any p
Everyone can transform their Samskaras
When one concludes that all the matter in the world undergoes change from either good to bad or vice
Foster love and cultivate sacrifice
It is essential to do certain things. Do not give up God. Cultivate sacrifice. Foster love and recog
Krishna - Radha Tattwa
Embodiments of divine love! We should not consider Atmic principle only limited to bodies. Only when
Principle of Love and its importance to Life
A man without love is a living corpse. The divinity of man can be recognized only in sacrifice and l
Man is verily God
God doesn't exist separate from us. The form of man itself is the form of God. God essentially is in
Tana Jeevithambulu
In this world, there are righteous people who would sacrifice their lives and in the present times,
Daanamu Kaani Yagna Sandhanamu Kaani
If we examine carefully, we will find that neither gift, nor a donation, nor the performance of Yagn
Develop love in every act of yours
Therefore, Divinity will be emanated while working together i.e Unity in Divinity. Any work we may d
Stages in human life; with analogies
Truly, our body goes through various stages like boyhood, youth, adolescence and old age. Dependin
New year doesn't bring joy or sorrow
Embodiments of Love! YEARS have rolled by, but man has not developed noble feelings. A true human
God who resides in everyone is only One
The whole world is universal mother. All are children of the whole world. Everybody is brother and s
God can do anything; Arjuna-Pramila Story
These things have happened even in the Mahabharata. Pramila tried very hard to make Arjuna marry her
Sacrifice of Emperor Bali
Emperor Bali was the personification of charity. He sacrificed everything during yagnas (sacrificial