Don't try to understand Me, experience Me

Seeing My physical form, you may be deluded into thinking that I am also a human being like you. You

God is very soft, even to melt the butter one needs to use fire: Beautiful Analogy

God too is very soft; soft and sweet. But if one wants to experience God, one must expose oneself to

If you follow Swami's command and lead life, HE will manifest in a second

First and foremost one should have steady and intense faith in Vedanta. One can conduct oneself prop

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

What are Vedas, their origin and significance

Embodiments of Divine atma!! From ancient times the people of Bharath have gone throug

We need to show gratitude towards society

Students must develop the spirit of unity along with the formal education. One is born in the societ

Sacrifice leads to immortality: Story from Shirdi Baba Life Story

A rich man once came to Shirdi with his pockets full of five rupee notes which were clearly visible.

Compassion is what is important today

People study well, hoping to get into good positions and also aspire to go abroad and desire to earn

Health confers salvation or liberation, so protect your health

Embodiments of love! All said and done, the summary of Swami’s talk is t

When you lead life with Dharma, Artha and Kama in proper balance, you will attain Moksha

With the unison of the three aspects namely dharma, artha and kama, one naturally attains moksha, li

What is food and what kind of food is good for body

What is the real meaning of ‘Aahara’ food? Grains, vegetables and fruits are considered as food.

What kind of food must be offered to the God who resides in the stomach as the digestive power

Each part, each system in the human body is sustained by specific life giving cells. There are certa

Cooked food leads to perennial amount of diseases

Therefore in order to preserve and protect one’s health one must control one’s habits, behaviour

We need to keep up good health to experience Eternal bliss

It is a wrong notion that people consider health in relation to worldly existence. One also believes

Importance and working of human body

It is a wrong notion that people consider health in relation to worldly existence. One also believes

Swami explaining the role and workings of Pancha Koshas

Man is made up of five different kosaas, sheaths viz—Annamaya, Praanamaya, manomaya, vignyaanamaya

Sad state of Education System today

Today's modern education is increasing your intelligence but it is not improving your character even

Discriminate before acting, is it good or bad

Man sees, experiences many things in the world and also knows about other’s experiences. But the g

The words, mind, ego and the spirit belong to the same family

Students!! The culture of Bharath is noblest and second to none. Man is sum total of hi

Who is a true Sadhaka and a devotee

A good person is described using many adjectives in Bhagavatha and Bhagavad Gita. He has been likene

Difficulties would make us grow in life: With explanations from various avatars life

Life is sacred, invaluable and is worth living. Man must perform actions in order to develop such fi

Control of senses is the basis for any achievement

Control of senses is the foundation for all education. One cannot achieve success in any task withou

The entry of Shyama into Shirdi: Story of Shyama and his experiences with Baba

Shyam’s parents brought him to Shirdi after their retirement. He was two years old at that time. H

Shirdi Baba gives the explanation of who is a true Guru: Kelkar Experience

One day Baba called Kelkar and asked him to do “Guru Pooja”, (worship Guru) as it was a Gurupoor

Swami on the Shirdi Baba devotee, HV Sathe: Sathe Wada Experience

Swami on the Shirdi Baba devotee, HV Sathe: Sathe Wada Experience Gradually the news about this B

What is education and what is culture

People study and spend hours and hours in research in laboratories. People examine, experiment and e

Inner peace gives you outer harmony: Practical Solutions

First and foremost, one must know whom one should take refuge in, to get what one desires. People wa

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

Why Do We Chant Shanthi Mantram Thrice

People say “Shanthi, Shanthi, Shanthi”, peace, peace, peace. Why should one chant it thrice? Is

Imitation leads to blindness; Follow your conscience

Man must not imitate in order to experience freedom. In the modern age, due to the influence of the

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

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

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

Every Indian festival has an inner significance

Embodiments of Love!! All the festivals of Bharathiyas are significant, have in

The Body is the Temple of God - Treat it Thus

Whether you believe it or not, I never did these sadhana at all. But, this body which is 67 years ol

Yoga is Not Complete Without Pranayama

It is not merely sufficient to practice yogasanas. One must also follow certain regulations. When ob

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

Yoga Can Bring Benefits Way Deeper Than Just Physical Health

It was also investigated in a different way in old Mexico. There in old Mexico, they had jailed many

Yoga is For All

Ancient saints from time immemorial have practiced, experienced and taught this special art of yoga.

God is merely a witness to every action

One’s own good and bad deeds are the primal cause for joy and sorrow and for any happiness in this

Recipients of God's grace are always happy

One must strive to be happy always. Having been in the company of God, one must imbibe the divine q

I keep correcting you till you learn: With Analogy

There are many subtle things that the students must know. Many people think that Swami often repeat

Divine alone has will power

In order to experience divine feelings one must recognise the nature of the intellect. Intellect ha

Everything happens according to the will of God: Example of human body

Everything conducts itself as per the will and discipline of God. There is a good example to unders

Travel half an inch inside than to travel thousands of miles outside

Man today is unable to know his true nature, but he travels lakhs of miles to space. He does not tra

Aspire for the welfare and happiness of the poor

In the coming days people will understand and enjoy the spirit of sacrifice and bliss experienced in

Good virtues and values helps to gain self-confidence in life

People have been undertaking the spiritual practices of ‘japa’ penance, ‘dhyana’ meditation,

Guidelines on Service to Youth, State presidents and members of Sathya Sai Seva Organisations

There are different states. Service activities have been undertaken in many villages in the differen

Life dedicated to know Atma is the real life

Therefore in this world the atmic life is most important. The lives lived through the body, mind or

Man needs to have an eye of wisdom

Every being has eyes. It is not only the humans that have eyes but even the animals, birds and insec

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

Develop and experience love: Message for this year

Embodiments of love!! Everyone must foster love, experience love, digest and

You need to show gratitude for everything you receive

One has experienced so much. Having experienced so much how is one showing the gratitude? God does n

Every action has a reaction: With beautiful analogies

Every action has a consequence. There cannot be an action without reaction. An action however small

Animals live an equanimous life, man doesn't

Embodiments of Love!! Every man is the embodiment of love. Every creature is an emb

We need to learn to see unity in diversity: With analogies

For Bharatiyas all festivals are sacred days. They are true, eternal, beyond attributes. It does not

Nothing is permanent in this world except Atma

Embodiments of Love!! In daily life, the nature which is experienced through th

Work in the Sai organisations as brothers and sisters

All are one and all must be like the brethren of divine. There is no difference. Ill feelings and ba

Listen to your conscience and not the world: Story of a donkey

One should not follow others blindly. Following others blindly will only lead to ruin. A small story

Path of bhakthi is very sacred

Shankaracharya expounded the principle of adwaitha. He declared, “Sathyam gyanam anantham brahma�

Swami explains the workings of body, mind, intellect and atma

Man must aspire to become broadminded living in this vast and wide world. Every human being has four

We need to expand our love

“Prema swroopinam jeevanam!”-– Love is the essence of man’s life. Man today does not experie

Service enables you to develop love

The mind of a man bereft of service, is devil’s workshop. An idle man sits around inert, like a p

Practice human values and not preach

One merely demonstrates the aspects of truth, non-violence, righteousness, peace and love, but is un

Man creates his own problems: Analogy from Mahabharatha

Others do not give either pleasure or pain. Man’s thoughts, words and deeds are solely responsible

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

Man is verily God

In fact human being, though he is a human in form, in reality he is divine. God is present like the

Spend at least a minute to experience God

We struggle for wealth, prosperity, name and fame. We make all efforts for friends and relations. We

Cry for God; Ramakrishna said

Many went to Ramakrishna and asked him. Vivekananda also was there. They asked him, 'Swami have you

Surrender all your activities to God

We can do worldly activities, whatever we might do we should offer all our actions to please God. Yo

Without peace, one cannot be happy; Analogies of Churchill and Prahlada

We find the science more and more increasing. It gives you lot of comfort. What is the use of all th

Body is an instrument in realizing God

The Scientists said, the place where the science ends spirituality begins. This is important. All th

God stands for Generation, Organisation and Destruction

The whole cosmos functions on the basis of three types of activity. These are what we experience in

Gopikas devotion is unparallel: Vyasa says to Parikshit

At one time, emperor Parikshit said to Suka about his impending death in seven days. He has to leave

Myths about christmas and christianity

Today is a Christmas holiday. How did you get this word Christmas? This is a Roman word. Christmas d

Without God, we are Zero

Embodiments of Love! All are messengers of God, all are embodiments of love. There is no man without

Follow the command as prescribed by Swami

Swami's commands, Swami's message - we should propagate throughout the world. Some people may like i

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

Christmas at Prasanthi Nilayam is Special

Embodiments of Love! Every year, we celebrate Christmas. You are from different countries. A true Ch

Give up ego; Bhakta Ramadas story

Never give scope for ego. Ramadas also said this. Ramadas faced difficulties, Thyagaraja faced probl

Do not indulge in arguments

Let anyone say anything - be peaceful, never argue at any time. Argumentation is not good. Argumenta

Experience Divine love

Poor feeding and distribution of clothes are also necessary, but they are not that important. They a

Paramatma Prema Dharanilo Janulaku

The first duty is to make people experience the divine love in this world. In fact progress is ensur

Who is a true messenger of God

Embodiments of Love! everyone knows that human life is highly valuable, sacred and noble. Students f

In sorrow rests the pleasure, Said Jesus

Pleasure and pain go together. There is no man without these twins, pain and pleasure. Pain and ple

God is in you; Thyagaraja Pining

God is within me, He is with me, above me, below me, everywhere around me. He is everywhere. How can

Jesus missing in Jerusalem

Jesus is truth. He is one who experienced it all. When he was very young, the mother and the father

Types of Sankeerthana

This sankeerthana is of four types. One is ‘guna’ sankeerthana, singing the qualities. Second is

Veda is Dwaitha

Based on the nature of the world, the four Vedas declare the four great sayings: “Aham Brahmasmi,

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

What is Brahma Tattwa and Maya Tattwa: With Analogies

Lord Rama at one time was pretending to learn the 'Brahma tatwa', the principle of divinity from the

Everything is Brahman: With analogies

Embodiments of Brahman!! When a seed is sowed, it germinates into a plant and grows into

Fear of Sin, love for God and morality in society

God is the very embodiment of truth; one has to love only the truth and has to realise that the worl

Increased desires leads to diminishing of will power

Fame can be compared to a river. A river may originate as a trickle but as its flow increases it gro

Man's fortune or misfortune depends on his thoughts

Mind is not like the blank white paper. Mind is imprinted with the tendencies and experiences of man

Mind and its mysteries

Mind is responsible for all the business dealings and activities in the world. A school without a te

Mind and its working

Embodiments of the Divine Atma!! The human body made up of the senses and five e

Manase Hethuvu

Mind is the cause for the existence, bondage and condition of affairs of man. It is important for li

Be prepared to serve and do not expect others to serve you: Chinnakatha

Embodiments of Divine atma! Students!! Students must be ready to serve others but should n

We don't have control over what others think about us: Beautifully explained Chinnakatha

People have plants in their houses and tend to them by watering them, cleaning and providing suitabl

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

Shut your mouth and open up your heart

People need to open their hearts and shut their mouths. But today people go in the wrong direction b

Sai devotees can change the world by following truth and sacrifice

There many people, in lakhs and crores, who call themselves as devotees of Sai. One need not questio

Uddhava-Gopikas episode; Devotion of Gopikas

In one context, the Gopikas questioned Uddhava. Uddhava summoned the Gopikas and told them, “Come,

Work, worship and wisdom; Karma Marga

“Work is worship”. Sevadals must work with the body, worship with the mind and merge in wisdom t

Concentration, Contemplation, Meditation

These western people, because of the frustrations and depressions they feel due to the materialistic

The significance of Jyothi meditation

On the day of Diwali, a row of lamps or cressets are kept and with one flame all the other flames ar

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

Youth should giveup impure thoughts and develop pure heart

So the young men and women should make an effort to know the sort of life they want to lead and the

Youth should never leave ideals

Young men and women are the protectors, sustainers and leaders of this world. Youth must make their

Swami on current state of society

Today, there is no spirit of sacrifice among people in high positions and authority either in busine

Paapa bheethi, Daiva preethi, Sangha neethi

“The ignorance, due to lack of fear of sin, The absence of love for God,

What is Samadhi State

Students!! The word Samadhi is understood in many different ways in the world.

Pranayamam, Prathyaharam

Control the breath and follow the eight fold spiritual practices, Turn the vision inward and attain

As is your vision, so is the world

One must experience the bliss and share it with others. When man sees the world through the glasses

Bhagawan's blessings to devotees

Today, may you have that permanent devotion, may you have sacred life, long happy life and all of

Love is the basic principle for anything

Embodiments of love! If you want to have your desire, increase your love. Love will grant all the b

India is a sacred Land of Love

Develop this principle of love more and more. Think of the welfare of your country. Bharath is noble

Bhagawan's love is Selfless

Embodiments of Love ! Infact your love for Bhagawan and Bhagwan's love for you are one and the same,

My aim is to provide welfare to humanity

Embodiments of love! You say this is the 75th birthday of this body. Bhagawan is not bothered about

Conquer your Inner self with Confidence

Every man will have these two, birth and death. Between birth and death there lies whole life and as

You are atman; Realize it

Bhagawan said, You are all the embodiment's the divine. You are imperishable. The spirit or Atma is

Bhagawan on Karma and Punishment

God simply creates for all of us to experience. Government appoints Police and Military. What for? T

How to comprehend Divinity

No one can comprehend the divinity in whole. Though they try to analyze and investigate very few und

How man can become Divine

Embodiments of Love! The person who understands and experiences the divine spirit in him being very

Swami on the role of youth in uplifting India

Sacred students! There are two things which are important for man’s life. One is confidence in o

Swami has placed all hope on Youth

A great many people who are educated, who are in charge of education and who are in responsible posi

Swami narrating a story on Self-Confidence

There was once a guru living in a place and he was communicating wisdom to people who used to come

Swami on Pancha Koshas with analogies

Without food, the body cannot live. If there is no body, we cannot really picture the mind. If the

Utilize the summer course opportunity

During the one month that is to follow, there will be many elders, who have had considerable exper

Sevadal should not misuse Sense organs

Members of Sevadal! There is one other thing which we should recognize clearly. We have got five org

All service reaches God

The whole world is the manifestation of the Lord. So such service that you do to individuals is serv

Give your heart only to God and none else

Youngsters!! One should not entertain either physical matters or the future situations, or th

Youngsters should talk less

Today’s youngsters should talk less. One can experience in abundance the sweetness in talking less

Time for Sathwa, Rajas and Tamo activities

The three attributes of ‘Sathwa’, ‘rajas’ and ‘tamas’ are present in time too. What is t

Significance behind chanting Gayathri Mantra three times a day

It has been laid down that the Gayathri mantra has to be chanted three times a day viz, morning, aft

Swami's words of appreciation for doctor's

Embodiments of love!! All the assembled here have come from far off places bearing all the

Swami on the importance of mind, matter and awareness

In the humanity today this equality is the ‘integrated awareness’ or ‘pragnya’. This ‘inte

Role of food and water in maintaining good health

The subtle form of water is life. The subtle form of food is mind. Thus there is a close relationshi

Swami does everything for the welfare of society

This is the day of Ugadi. Sacred thoughts yield sacred results. Hence deeds motivated by and perform

Purifying your hearts alone can give you bliss

There are many things happening in this world. Man does many activities, experiences many things—b

What is the significance of Ugadi

Embodiments of Love! Today is ‘Ugadi’. As it is the beginning of time it is called

Indian culture taught humanity to see God in everyone

Since ancient times, the Bharatiyas have spread their sacred culture all over the world. This cultur

Who is a true devotee

Embodiments of Love! Be it any place, any state, any country, any region, any gender, any p

Faith in God is the basis for man's bliss

Every man aspires for bliss. In order to attain everlasting bliss, he studies sacred texts, listens

Unity is the essence of human life

Embodiments of Love! Ages have gone by and the world has undergone many changes; but there is no tra

Pleasure and pain are the reflection of your own self

The things which appear as dual to an individual namely the good or the bad, happiness or sorrow are

Difference between waking and dream state

There is a considerable difference in the experiences that a man under goes in the wakeful state and

Neelo Naalo Nijamuga Vishnuve

In you and in me, truly there is Vishnu. Your anger, devoid of patience, is of no use. You can be

Krishna - Radha Tattwa

Embodiments of divine love! We should not consider Atmic principle only limited to bodies. Only when

Love is God; God is Love

We can achieve anything and everything through love. Love is God, God is Love. We should make effort

Avatars descend to teach love and Sacrifice

Everything in the world is like a passing cloud. It comes and goes. In this process a number of expe

Swami on past, present and future

Man can think of the future. Man can also think of the past. Man can experience the present. But in

Mind can achieve anything

Real Sadhana consists of turning our mind according to our will. We get all types of joy by turning

Serve with humility and egoless state

In this manner, we should mingle with people and together, we should promote the idea of service. Wi

Feelings behind actions are important

Therefore, the experience is greater than imagination or feeling. You may feel that you are one wit

Friendship with Mind

All potentialities are the reflections of mental feelings. We should have friendship with our mind.

Achieve oneness with Swami

Embodiments of Love! This experience should confer happiness on you. You should be made happy for al

Swami on Confidence and Faith

The culture of Bharat lays much emphasis on three principles in the field of education. The first de

Significance of Shivaratri

Today is Maha Shivaratri. We experience night daily. That’s just ordinary night, full of darkness.

Man has Incredible powers

Man has infinite power within him. In this world there is no other power which is not present in man

Sanctity of Human life

Certain qualities are increasing in our life. That is just a sign of weakness, nothing else. Some pe

Aaku paccha Pakshulanni

Can all green birds speak like a parrot? Do all worms crawling on a flower turn into butterflies? A

Human values are latent in us

Embodiments of love! Under the present circumstances, we should know that love is important. As love

The universe is verily God

The universe is the very form of God. "Vishnu" means Expansion. In this expansive world, what exist

Reverence to Parents linked to Indian culture

All the boys and girls who belong to balvikas should in the very first instance learn to give regard

Discrimination power of man

Our life will not move forward if we don't have any knowledge of Sastras or knowledge of experience.

Balvikas children must lead a Dharmic path

There are many students in our colleges with varied experiences who were wandering in many ways outs

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

Controlling ones emotions is true education

We should recognize that the true meaning of education lies in ability to control one's own senses.

Impart both Spiritual and Secular education

Spiritual education provides permanent happiness, lasting prosperity and welfare of the world.Today

Role of Balvikas Gurus in imparting knowledge

The teacher must take necessary care to teach such spiritual education.The teachers should be prepar

Practice leads to success: With an small analogy

Embodiments of Love! Students! During the Summer Course, you will receive such advice from elders an

Awake, arise stop not till the goal is reached

The Vedas declare: Uttisthata jagrata prapya varannibodhata. Arise, awake, and stop not till the g

Difficulties lead way to develop Kshama; Pandavas analogy

This virtue is best cultivated under adverse circumstances, and one must therefore gladly welcome tr

Love is the basis for forbearance

Embodiments of Love! Boys and Girls! True and Selfless Love manifests as sacrifice. Such love knows

Swami on waking, dreaming and deep states

During the day, while he is awake, man gets involved with his mind, body, intellect and other orga

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

Faith can make you achieve anything

Earnestness and faith are very important - the divine forms of Bhavani and Shankara. Therefore, let

What is Sath, Chit and Ananda

You are seeing how devotees love God. You are only measuring your love. No, that is wrong. You have

God is all pervasive and permanent

Narada explains the nine types of Bhakthi - listening, singing, thinking of God, serving His feet, p

Marriage is a Mirage

This physical world exists, but how long? All that we experience in this mundane world is temporary.

Do not control your vices

It is not possible to control your thoughts. Many people make an effort to control anger and envy. T

True significance of Onam

Onam does not mean limiting the celebration to the preparation of rice-pudding and other sweets. We

Swami on Emperor Bali and Vamana

Embodiments of love! Based on the principle of truth Emperor Bali considered all his subjects as his

Truth is the basis for everything

Embodiments of love! The whole universe rests on the principle of truth. Truth is present everywhere

Ideal teachings to Balvikas Gurus

We have been working as Balvikas gurus for the last four years. What is the result for the last four

Balvikas gurus must be good all time

It is not as if Sai does not know that the balvikas Gurus are giving the important ideals of purity