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

We need to develop patriotism

One must develop good thoughts. This is called “Vyaktigata Seelamu”, individual character. One c

World needs people with good character

There is no need to establish a new religion or a new organisation or a new form of education. It is

Sevadal should never enter into politics: Guidelines to the Members of the Sri Sathya Sai Organisation

The members of Sevadal participating either in samithi or as Sevadal or in bhajan activity or in stu

Swami's guidelines to leaders of the organisation and Sevadal

As long as one is alive, one must participate in Seva at least for a few hours every day. Workers an

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

Baba's effort in bringing muslims and hindus together

A number of controversies arose when people could not decide if He was a Brahmin, a Hindu or a Musal

Magistrate enquiring Shirdi Baba

After a few years there a magistrate case filed on Baba. Sai Baba had to offer witness in that parti

Shirdi Baba's Life Story

There is another speciality associated with this day. In the year 1838, Shirdi Sai Baba was born in

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

I have resolved to guide you onto the path of Advaitha

Therefore, I have resolved to spread the principles of spirituality based on the ‘Adwaitha’ path

Peace rests within you

Everyone aspires for peace but peace does not exist somewhere distant from one. To search for peace

Christmas at Prasanthi Nilayam is Special

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

Religions are many God is one: Analogy of a Veena

One need not criticise any religion. Swami tells a small example so that the students may understand

Do not have any misunderstandings within the organisation

The organisation and Swami are not related but the workers and Swami have a close relationship. None

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,

Essence all religions is the religion of Sathya Sai

When one fosters the idea that people of all religions are necessarily the descendants of God, then

We need to develop the quality of sacrifice, love for the country and contemplate upon spiritual truths

Swami wishes that we put aside the differences of caste and religion and make an effort to realise t

Religions are created by minds

All said and done, one can realise that it is due the different mindset that the different religions

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

Teachings of Zoroastra; Religion of Parsi

Zoroastrian is the founder of the religion followed by Parsees and its followers are called as Zoroa

Life teachings of Mahavira

Mahavira who propounded the religion of Jainism upheld the principles of devotion and dedication and

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

What is Prema and what is Bhakthi

Pure, unwavering and unsullied love is called as Bhakthi. The kind of love which does not desire any

Ramanujacharya's visishtadwaitha philosophy

He began preaching and establishing the fact that it is the one atma that pervades all beings, God i

Shankaracharya's adwaitha philosophy

Making the philosophy of oneness of humanity as the basis, Shankaracharya undertook the task of prea

Religions and their practices are different; But God is one

Though from ancient times the Hindu philosophy has been fostered and protected by Hindus, unfortunat

Religions are never the reason for chaos and confusion

Embodiments of pavitra atma, Religion and sect is not responsible for the strif

Religions are meant to mend the mind

The broad ideology that religion is for mending the mind is absent in today’s man. The essence, th

How religions arisened in the world

Embodiments of the sacred Atma!! Bharath from times immemorial has taught the world the w

Man's selfishness is the root cause for all conflicts

“Ekatma sarva bhootantaraatma”, there is only one spirit present in all the beings. When such br

You are atman; Realize it

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

Who is God and where He is

In the worldly investigation one might be in position in the field of education the second may be th

Develop patriotism towards your country

My country is India. My religion is the religion of India. My ideals and traditions have been born

Why summer course for youth; It's purpose

We have come into this world with our body as a part of ourselves. So long as you remain a part of

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

No one is following religion truly

Different religions have some differences and some different ideas about the unknow-able God, but

All religions taught us to be good

Young students! Indian culture is based on non-dual thought and non-dual philosophy. This special

All religions say,

All religions, in essence, preach that you should purify your mind and know your own self. We shoul

Make others happy and you will be happy

All religions and all castes are creations of man. As such, we are contributing to the divisions and

Character and discipline are two important qualities for any nation

One may belong to any country, be of any age, and be in any position; it is the character and discip

Significance and explanation of Gayathri Mantra

One must chant the Gayathri mantra at fixed time during the period of 4 am to 8 am and at a set time

Names and forms are many, God is one

God is only one but names and forms are many. Each one likes a particular form and or a particular n

There are no limits for doing Seva

Our service should not be confined to a chosen place here or there. We should do service everywhere,

Foster love and cultivate sacrifice

It is essential to do certain things. Do not give up God. Cultivate sacrifice. Foster love and recog

God is no different from nature

There is only one God. Recognise the fact that there is only one God and one divinity, to whichever

The nature of Vinayaka is found everywhere

Today is Vinayaka Chaturthi. The nature of Vinayaka is found everywhere. Vinayaka is the master of S

Truth is God

What is meant when we say 'Truth is God'? Let a person be of any country or religion; truth is one.

What is true culture

The culture of Bharat emphasizes unity and not multiplicity. It is not the diversification of unity.

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

Swami teachings to balvikas teachers

Modern-day teachers, 90 out of 100 have no spiritual knowledge. They should recognize the truth that

Important lessons for Balvikas Gurus

It is important to assess to find out of if what is being taught in Balvikas classes are liked and a

Names are many God is one

Divyatma Swarupas! Embodiments of Divine Atma! God is only one. He may take different forms and name