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

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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

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

Krishna Asked Arjuna to pray during the war: Faith is pre-requisite for leading life

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Krishna told Arjuna, “Arjuna! You may be wondering about how to think of me in battlefield. But yo

Who are the sinners? Analogy from Mahabharatha

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If one says, “I have not committed a sin, the other has committed.” then half the share of sin l

Do not indulge yourself in too much talk: With analogies

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What is awareness? It is ‘Chith’. What is ‘Chith’? It is total, comprehensive wisdom! Today

Inner vision helps you to know your true nature: Beautiful analogies from householder's life

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Inner vision helps you to know your true nature: Beautiful analogies from householder's life

Sakala Shastra Purana

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Sakala shastra puraana sangrahaveththa ayi, Vedanta vedyudau vibhujudaina,

Analogy of a mike to explain matter and energy

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There is a mike here. As Swami speaks in the mike, everyone is able to hear Him. There is the mike a

Radha's love is unmatched and she is egoless: Conversation between Yashoda and Radha

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Truth and love are one and the same. The whole world becomes ‘shoonyam’- null and void due to th

What is Sankhyamu in Vedanta

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The second one is ‘Sankhyamu’. It refers to the ‘panchendriya’, the five senses, ‘pancha p

Where Vedas end, Vedanta begins, explanation of Vedanta

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Therefore Vedas are limited to the physical world. Next is the ‘Vedantam’, which is most importa

Vedas classified into three Samhithas

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However, all the Vedas pertain to the physical world and its affairs. Further each Veda is divided i

What are Vedas, their origin and significance

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

Veda Vedantamulu Valle Vesiyunna

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One may be well versed in sacred texts, One may compose beautiful prose and poetry,

God bestows two-syllabled name for man's redemption

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The earth prayed to Lord Vishnu, “Swami! I can bear any kind of sinners but I cannot bear a person

All actions of the avatar lead you inward

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The whole world is the combination of the name and the form. Possessiveness and attachment are the f

What is Leela Gaana

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‘Leela gaana’, singing His miracles, this path was followed by devotees like Jayadeva and Gauran

Love and show your gratitude to parents: Message to Students

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Embodiments of love! Students!! Develop love more and more. Love is not something that can

Without faith and love in God, whatever we do is useless: Analogy

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It is all useless if one does not have faith in God. People bring fresh vegetables; hire a good cook

Vidyalanniyu Nerchi

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Vidyalanniyu nerchi yemi viluva sunna? Yemmelu biyyelu pasaivachchi, peRigaanchina pedda vaaralai

Swami on the downward trend of present education system

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It is enough if one has faith in oneself. How can one trust others if one does not trust oneself? T

India always prayed for the welfare of all

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From time immemorial the culture of Bharath by its spiritual strength has been bringing peace and se

Man is deluded by Money: With analogy

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One only thinks of money now-a-days. How can money uplift man? Developing compassion or righteousnes

Everything is present in Vedas

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“Sahana vavathu, sahanau bhunaktu, sahaveeryam karavavahai,” All should be united. Kala

All our acts must be done righteously

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Dharma, righteousness, is important for everything. The dharma should be with compassion. Therefore

All Indians must be united: Analogy of Dharmaja

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Divine and novel thoughts are within man. For this, unity is very essential. Dharmaja set a very goo

Spirituality must begin at a tender age: Analogy

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Some parents criticise when their children start to engage themselves in bhajans or devotion or in m

Sacrifice leads to immortality: Story from Shirdi Baba Life Story

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

God is present in everyone: Episode of Lakshmi bai Danghe (Shirdi Baba)

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Shirdi Baba too taught wisdom on many occasions, in many ways using many examples. God is everywhere

The purpose of Life is to know who you are

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Will a snake be killed by mere rubbing of its hood?” Will mere punishing the body, s

Compassion is what is important today

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

All who come to Prasanthi Nilayam are not devotees

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The poet Vemana said “If all stones were to become Gods, will not the kings grab and swallow them?

Copper coins episode from Shiridi Baba's life

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Once in Shiridi, Baba, sitting on the steps of Dwarakamayi, was keenly looking at some copper coins.

Unity in society is important for country's development

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Embodiments of Love! For a family to be safe and secure, for a society to progress, for a nation to

Health is the real wealth

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Therefore this material wealth is not important. It is the wealth of goodness and good qualities tha

Story of Alexander - Chinnakatha

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Alexander was the Greek emperor who made many conquests on India. He was a very rich king. But he wa

Man is important and not money

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What for is the money when man himself is not there? Isn’t man more important than wealth? However

Sugar is the root cause for Cancer

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Till date no doctor has been able to fathom the reason for the occurrence of cancer. One can know th

Vegetables are artificially produced

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Today artificial vegetables are being made. A wee bit of chilli used to be sufficient for a big vess

Swami speaks on BP and diabetes: Why Diet prescribed for sugar patients

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A small illustration to highlight the point: since it is the hospital day today, it is imperative to

To maintain good health we need to maintain good diet: Weight loss is a must for maintaining good health

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A person has blood pressure. In the wake of the blood pressure, this person becomes a victim of diab

Heart cannot function properly if the body gets unfit

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There is the heart. It can only pump and supply to its capacity and cannot supply beyond its capacit

Dharmecha, Artecha, Kamecha Nathicharami

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“Dharmecha, arthecha, kamecha naathicharami” “You shall follow your partner in dharmecha, righ

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

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

God resides in stomach, so what kind of food we need to ingest it with

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Stomach is the centre for all the different parts of the body. The stomach digests whatever is put i

Cooked food leads to perennial amount of diseases

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

Importance and working of human body

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

Even to attain liberation one needs to have good health: With an analogy

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Health is necessary in order to discharge one’s responsibilities in terms of dharma, artha, kama a

All wealth without health is futile

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Embodiments of Love!! There are many types of wealth and pleasures to be enjoye

Paschatya Vidyala Prabhavamadhiemo

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For us, study is not important, what is very essential is culture. What sort of effect has western e

What is the True meaning of Man or Manava

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Students do not understand what humanness is. He declares himself as being "Manava" without knowing

The present condition of Students and Youth

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The life of today's modern students has no link to what is good and what is really useful to them. S

Durbuddhula Talanunna

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Today, in human beings , how do you find intelligence? If we have heads with wicked thoughts, ears t

Education without purpose is useless

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All appear to be well-educated, but none knows what education is. All are endowed with education. Th

Swami on Current Educational System

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Every year, the education institutions are creating lakhs and lakhs of graduates and letting them lo

Convocation message to Students

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Students, at your workplace - offices, factories or industries, whenever you are forced to utter an

Never give up truth in lIfe

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Never give up truth. Truth is our life. Truth is changeless in all the three periods of time. Truth

Students always be in a good company

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When once students go out of the portals of the educational institutions and enter the society, thei

Everything depends on your mind; Purify it

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For good and bad, our behavior is the main cause. Nothing wrong in education, nothing wrong with the

Students should develop common sense

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Therefore, to begin with, students should participate in those actions that will are essential to th

Students should not give scope for bad thoughts: Analogies

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Students must develop good thoughts through their pious character and good qualities. One must never

Chanting Rama's name and respecting elders turned Ratnakara into Valmiki

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Sage Valmiki is the one who composed Ramayana, the history of Rama during the lifetime of Rama. He m

When God commands HE gets the work done: Story from Ramayana

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Rama asked Hanuman, “You must go in search of Sita. Go to Lanka and find out Sita and her whereabo

We need to repose faith in God: Story of Nana Saheb Chandorkar; A shirdi Baba Devotee

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One must have implicit faith in God’s words and conduct oneself in accordance with it. Then alone

People trust in the words of soothsayers but not God

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"Nammaka chedina varalunnaru kani, Nammi chadinatti varu ee lokana leru leru!!" "People, who did

Story of Valmiki

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Ratnakara, who was ruthless and cruel hearted, indulged in many wicked activities to making a living

Swami on worldly and spiritual education

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Whatever small work we do, we should think, discriminate whether it is good or bad. Take time. Do no

You are God; Search within

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Many say that they search for God. Where to search for God who is everywhere? Why to search for Him

Attachment and selfishness lead to ruin

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‘Na Karmanaa, Naprajayaa, Tyagenaike Amrutatvamanusuh’ is the Vedic dictum. Sacrifice gets you e

Purpose of worship is to have faith and love

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To shed off the bad qualities, one should develop selfless love. That is Devotion. Different modes o

Everything can be achieved through pure love

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Human being comes from God but forgets his source. Clouds originate from sun but they cover the sun.

What is sacrifice in its true sense

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This body is mortal. Sacrifice means not to leave this body or wife and family. The evil qualities t

Power of thought, word and deed; Dhruva story

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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

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I told you yesterday that Aham (feeling of me & Mine) is the son of Atma and mind is the son of Aham

Pilachi aduga cheraku pettuna belambu

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If we call the sugarcane and ask to give us sugar, does it give us? No. Only when it is crushed well

Only through pain, you can derive pleasure

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Many great people, forbearing many difficulties did great penance and meditative exercises in order

Desire for God, rest will come to you

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Faith is very important. Devotion and Faith are to be realized properly. Devotion is Love for God a

God always knows what is best for you

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“Oh mind! Do not ask. Do not ask. As you go on asking it keeps getting delayed. If you don’t as

Adagakuve o manasa

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“Oh mind! Do not ask. Do not ask. As you go on asking it keeps getting delayed. If you don’t a

Pure love doesn't beg; An illustration

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Love is a triangle and it is not afraid of anything. It does not beg anyone. Love loves only for the

Pure love would never change; An illustration

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Many students are with pure love as long as they are in our institute but when they go out, they say

What is true love according to Swami

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Ornaments may be different but gold is one and the same. Color of the cows may be different but th

Love of God is absolutely selfless

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Embodiments of Love! The goal of Love is sacrifice. Love does not aspire anything. Love does not bla

Prema Lenatti Manasadhi

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Heart and mind devoid of Love are really like a burial ground Just because there is air going in a

Pray for the well-being of all

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Every person the world over must include the peace and prosperity of all beings in the world, in the

How should we greet Sairam to people in the organisation

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Embodiments of Love!! There might have been differences of opinions in the

What is Satvika Seva: Hanuman Analogy

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Swami has said the previous day about the three types of Seva namely: Satvik Seva, Rajasik Seva and

While serving others, one should leave their breathe

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Why is this body given? The human body is given to serve others. This body is bound to perish and de

What is adopting village and how to serve villages

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Villages have been adopted. First and foremost one must understand the true meaning of adoption. The

Sevadal shouldn't have part time devotion

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In view of the conference of Sevadal, thousands of names were sent from each district. But of these

Selfishness is the cause for man's distress

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It is the quality of selfishness in man that subjects him to many troubles. Selfishness is like a te

Human life is precious and we need to cultivate humaness

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Man calls himself as human being but without sanctifying this human birth, man’s humanness is wast

When you dont give space for God to enter, how do you expect him to reside in your heart: With an analogy

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Although people say that God resides in one’s heart, they seldom make effort to make their hearts

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

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

Atma latent in everyone is the same

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Whether it is in Sai Organisation or in any Organization, or in any region, or in any country, or in

Pranava is Brahman

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When good words are told we listen with one ear and allow them to leave through the other ear. When

Conduct yourself in conformity with the divine messages conveyed through the discourses

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Annamacharya said that the results of our prayers to the Lord shall be commensurate with the sinceri

Unity of thought word and deed confers Divine grace

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Even an insect can cause harm. To do good is difficult. Anybody can do harm. But only few can do goo

Radiance of Atma and progress of science

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Life is a blend of both sunshine and shade. There is no happiness without sorrow and sorrow without

Yagna signifies discarding bad qualities into the sacred fire

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To-day brings the week-long ritual (Saptaham) to an end. Strictly speaking ‘end’ means attaining

Develop qualities in life

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We tell something but do something else. This is a bad trait, common, in many human beings! Now-a-da

Outer appearance and Inner conscience

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By merely putting on robes, one doesn’t become a Sanyasi! If robes are to be taken as identity pro

When ego enters the mind, downfall is imminent

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From the viewpoint of physical strength, Ravana was a very strong person. He had even conquered Kube

Divine power is all powerful

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It is very essential to have the support of powerful force that is beyond the purview of the materia

Try to lead your life with good qualities

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Sages have given us great ideas. We should reminisce and practice them. Performing sacred rituals is

All strengths are useless without Divine strength

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Whatever be the strengths you have, whatever be the riches you possess, whatever be the scholarship

Ego makes one forget oneself

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In human beings, there are certain reasons that source the emanation of either the bad or the good d

How we are more same than different

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Birth and death are common for every human being. They are equal. An affluent person does not come f

How will power can make or mar a person

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Contentment is another name to denote equanimity of mind. It is only due to the will-power that the

Swami on Shirdi devotees

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Dada, Nana, Damu, Abdul Baba, Chandorkar, Mahalsapathi, Shyama were always with Baba. Abdul Baba, wh

How Hemadpant wrote Sri Shirdi Satcharitra

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One day a learned man came to Baba with a desire to write His biography. His name was Hemad Pant and

Baba's effort in bringing muslims and hindus together

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

Shiridi Baba manifesting as Dattatreya

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Many doubted his divinity. The birthday of Dattatreya is celebrated on the tenth day of the bright f

Magistrate enquiring Shirdi Baba

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

Baba's return to Shirdi; Chand bhai patel episode

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After three years, He came back to Shirdi in the year 1858. There was a village by name Dhoop in the

Baba's early life in Shirdi

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In the year 1854 Baba reached Shirdi. Mahalsapathi saw him as Baba reached Shirdi. When Bab

Shirdi Baba's Life Story

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

What is the significance behind Devi worship

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One has to first and foremost know the meaning of ‘liberation’. The word ‘mo ksha mu’ has th

Swami on Nature or Prakruthi

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Hence this body is born of nature. There are two types of natures- ‘Para prakruthi’ and ‘Apara

Significance behind 'Devi Navaratri'

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That person is truly a human being, who is sanctified by the unity of thought, word and deed. The he

What is the significance of human life

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If man is satisfied living with his physical sheath alone then what is the specialty of human life?

Singing Pleases the Lord

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“Ninu kanugonagalara, Krishna?!! Anuvukante athi sookshmaroopudavu,

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

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

Baba's habit of collecting Dakshina and helping poor ones

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There were two important tasks that Baba used to do. He used to take dakshina, money, from everyone

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

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

Baba's stay at Shirdi after Venkusa Ashram

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Shirdi was a very small village. He stayed only for two months in Shirdi and there after he went fro

Early life of Baba with Fakir and his wife

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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

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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

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People read news paper daily. There are many types of news in that. It may be news or nuisance but p

Discriminate to know yourself first: Shankaracharya teachings

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Man is discriminating everything but himself. Man must examine himself. That is the essence of spiri

Lyrics are not given importance in music today: Humorous analogy of Thyagaraja Krithi

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In a music concert the musician concentrates on the ‘raga’, the tune, ‘tala’, the beat and t

Why Do We Chant Shanthi Mantram Thrice

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

Youth should have more patience: With analogies

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Human mind is completely polluted due to cinema, TV, and radio. All the sacred qualities latent in m

Imitation leads to blindness; Follow your conscience

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

Food and television are the causes for the agitation of mind

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What is the cause for the thoughts that arise either in the mind or outside? One might conquer Indra

Sankranti Signifies Man's journey from the outer to inner

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The very word ‘Sankranti’ conveys the infinite inner meaning. But man without understanding the

Sankranthi Signifies inward journey of Man

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Hence, Sankranti means the movement towards inner vision, pure heart and unsullied nature. Just as t

Dinakaraudu Shanthudai Toche

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Sun appears clam and peaceful, Days have become short with fierce cold winds! Farm

The Body is the Temple of God - Treat it Thus

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

The Essence of Patanjali Yoga is Unity in Thought, Word and Deed

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To some, the worldly appears to be good. For how long? It is only temporary. This is called happines

There Cannot be a Healthy Body Without a Mind Filled With Sacred Thoughts

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Mind is responsible for both bondage and liberation. We must entertain only those thoughts that are

Yoga is Not Complete Without Pranayama

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

Mere Practice of Asana Cannot be Called Yoga

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Patanjali dedicated his life for the sake of yoga. Not only this. He propagated that human life is b

Yoga Can Bring Benefits Way Deeper Than Just Physical Health

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

Increasing Number of Researchers are Converging on the Medical Benefits of Yoga

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In an international university in America, a physiology professor experimented in different ways. He

Yoga is the Best Solution for Problems Caused by Modern Lifestyle

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In this age of technology, in order to maintain the burdensome family life and to bring more prosper

Addamanduna Prathi Bimba Mantanatula

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Addamanduna pratibimbamantanatula, Taamarakulu neetiche tadupanatula, Paapamulu antavu maan

How Narakasura got destroyed

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When one delves into the history of Narakasura, one finds that he was a very evil and wicked person.

Inner Significance of festivals in India

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Embodiments of Divine Atma!! The festivals celebrated by people of Bharat, are all signifi

Mind is pure and blemishless: With analogies

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Students!! There are many things that are not known to the students and many things that need to

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

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

Understand the difference between intellect and intelligence: With analogies

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Students should understand the difference between intellect and intelligence. One can earn “O” g

Difference between Intellect and Intelligence: Analogy of Vikramaditya

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Embodiments of Love!! In this world, “intellect” is considered as synonymous with the word

Students should lead ideal lives in society and become ideal: Message to students

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Dear Students! At this age students must determine to mould themselves into id

Peace is within you; Analogy of a rich man

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A rich man decided to go on a pilgrimage. He thought that carrying too much luggage would create dis

What is true education?

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The education imparted to the students today does not conform to the moral, ethical or spiritual val

Character is most important in human life

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Man’s life is made up of the three attributes. Losing such attributes, man loses humanness. Today

Students should lead ideal lives in society and become ideal: Message to students

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Dear Students! At this age students must determine to mould themselves into id

Aspire for the welfare and happiness of the poor

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

Do not waste money, food, energy and time

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“Money makes many wrongs!!” hence money should not be used for wrong purposes. “Misuse of mone

Serve the poor and needy

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Embodiments of Love! Participant’s time must have been wasted for they have bee

Bhagawan wishes all of us to be happy

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“Lokasamastha sukhino bhavanthu!”- Let everybody in the world be happy and peaceful. That is Swa

Swami speaks on the greatness of our hospitals

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The glory and greatness of this hospital may not be known today but will be widespread in the coming

Motto of Swami's hospital is to provide free healthcare to all the poor

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Embodiments of love!! Along with medicine, God’s grace and a spirit of sacrifice is al

Doctors need to be more compassionate

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The field of medicine too is plagued with money. Embodiments of Love! All the doctors should b

Sai institutions provide everything at free of cost: With examples

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A washer man had come from Gulbarga few days back. He said, “O Swami! You are truly God! We are cu

Medical services at Swami's hospitals is fully free

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Anybody can be afflicted by disease or ill health; there is no difference of poor or wealthy. The tr

Swami is happy when you serve the poor

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The heart diseases are increasing day by day. Heart surgeries being are performed at the super speci

The man behind Ayurveda

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In Allopathy too there are some germs that degenerate for some time and later on increase in numbers

Swami on Allopathy and Ayurveda

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Embodiments of Divine Atma!! In Bharath, since ancient times, noble souls and spiritual se

Khandakhandantara

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This is the sacred land where world renowned sages and seers were born, a country that got its freed

Swami's word of advice to all organisation people

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Primarily and basically, in all the wings of Sathya Sai organisation, and for that matter in any org

Swami sounds harsh only to correct you all

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Embodiments of Love!! One should not feel hurt and think that Swami has spoken hars

Without love spiritual sadhana is a waste

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Without sanctifying one’s heart, any number of spiritual practises that one undertakes viz. Japa (

What have you done for Swami

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All the spiritual practises that one undertakes, is for one’s own fortification. Therefore one mus

Village service and pre-requisites needed for it

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Serving in the villages is very important. Helping those who face dire inconveniences, who are subje

Concept of Seva is dwindling in Bharath

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From the times immemorial, there were millions of people in Bharath who have sacrificed their lot to

Service can never go along with egotism, attachment and ostentation

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One must make self enquiry to find out if one has the necessary qualities to engage in service activ

Accept everything in life as God's prasadam: Beautiful Analogies

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The essence of Ugadi lies in being calm and composed in both happy and sad circumstances. It signifi

Significance of Ugadi Pacchadi

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On the day of Ugadi, people prepare and eat “Ugadi Pachchadi” the special chutney. What is this

All the defects lies in the way we see things: With beautiful analogies

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Man is earning much wealth and various forms of education, but there is no defect in either the educ

To deserve God's grace we should develop inward vision

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With just a drop of Lord’s grace man can overcome anything. To become a recipient of such grace on

Mind is the reason for liberation or bondage

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One gets both the results. What is the reason for both the results? It is the mental weakness and la

What is the essence of Ugadi

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What is the main essence of Ugadi? On this day the people of Bharath, get up early, take bath, wear

What do you mean by God: With beautiful Analogies

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What is God? God is matter + energy. Presence of both matter and the energy results in the divine po

Suffering is caused when senses control oneself

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Today man feels that he has accomplished many things. Whatever man may accomplish, misery follows it

Demonstration of Raga, Bhava, Tala: Why should we clap with hands: Swami on different facets of singing

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Embodiments of Love!! People sing bhajans while keeping the beat with

Every action has a reaction: With beautiful analogies

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

Organisational structure has been changed for greater good

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One more thing: previously there was the ‘world council’; since there were only a few people, it

Roles and responsibilties of women in Sai Organisation: With a Chinnakatha

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In the seva activities done so far, truly speaking, Swami who regards men and women like His two eye

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

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

Roles of State presidents, district presidents and other members of the organisation

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In the beginning the rules and regulations are necessary. As the members have understood the rules a

I have resolved to guide you onto the path of Advaitha

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

What is Rest?

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Rest...Rest....Rest doesn’t mean idle relaxing or sleeping in an AC room with all cosy comforts an

Evaluation of work and self-satisfaction in Sathya Sai Seva Organisations; His guidelines

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First and foremost, each and every office bearer should desist from self- praise using their status

Jeeva tattwa and atma tattwa

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Who is the human being? Where from he has come? Divinity is the source. Suppose we have piled up som

Never doubt Divine: A story from Shirdi Baba's Life

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God assumes whatever form of God you pray to. Some people pray to God, “Oh God! Be with me and pro

Talk Less and Understand the power of Silence

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“Mitha bhasha ati haayi”-Talking less makes one happy. Noble people in the Sanyasa stage used to

How a student should conduct himself: Powerful message

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This age is very sacred; is one of divinity. This is the age that will bear sweet fruits. One must n

Do not preach, act: Story of Deer's meeting

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Can any number of dogs equal a lion?? No! Never!! The modern day students persevere with false chiva

Determination must be inculcated to do Sacred activities

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Having determined to do a task, Hold on till it is finished.

One should determine to do good in life: Determination is very important

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Everyone must have perseverance. What for is the perseverance? It must be put in to do good deeds. O

Students should never get into other avagations; They should concentrate on education; Message to students

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The youth today is gathering all unnecessary things into their minds. The student enters the precinc

Bavanu Hasthinapuramu: Poem by Sahadeva to Krishna

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Sahadeva went to Krishna and held His hands tightly and said, “I felt that sending my beloved

Man creates his own problems: Analogy from Mahabharatha

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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

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Man’s character can be developed to some extent through proper words, actions and behaviour. Once

Silence improves the spiritual power: Talk less

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That is the reason why the sages of ancient times took to silence and were able to realise the divin

Padmapada Guru Seva; Story from Bhaja Govindam

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Shankaracharya had five disciples. One is very pure hearted. The others came there to learn Shastras

As is the glass; So is the vision

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If you wear black colored glasses on your eyes, the whole world appears black. If you put on red gla

Significance of Soham

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Right from dawn to dusk, twenty one thousand six hundred times we repeat the “So...ham”!! What i

You are God. Know it

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Right from birth we learn everything. Why do we learn? Today in the world neither a seeker nor an as

Spend at least a minute to experience God

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

Cry for God; Ramakrishna said

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

Turn the key of mind towards God

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The effect on the mind is very severe. Mind is the main cause for the liberation and bondage. If you

Reasons for diseases and bad health

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The other day in a conversation there in Bangalore, he said, “I take bath in the river of life her

Truth and love are basis for our life

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We should never give up truth. We should see that love flows ever and ever. This is the true river o

Surrender all your activities to God

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

Spirituality has become business today

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In this Kali age, spirituality has become a business now. That day the spirituality becomes down to

Significance of Guru and Guru Poornima

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What is the significance of Guru Poornima? Guru is not who is merely teacher, who teaches all the m

Swami on India and its culture; Analogy

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There are ideals in the world at every needed time. There are certain prescribed ways of conduct in

Expansion of love is ideal in life

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In this vast world, Our love also should be broad and wide. Our compassion should also be broad and

Man is precious among all

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Man is the embodiment of God. Man has got latent sacred qualities. In fact all the values he has inh

Swami on William Gladstone; UK PM

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There are lots of things that we need to achieve. For all this, Love and sacrifice are most importan

Body is an instrument in realizing God

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

Secular knowledge cannot give you eternal peace

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The sage Narada, who was proficient in 64 branches of knowledge, suffered from lack of peace, so he

Swami on five sheaths of human body

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The human body is encased in five sheaths: Annamaya kosha (the sheath of food or physical sheath),

God stands for Generation, Organisation and Destruction

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

Man should strive to know Eternal truth: With analogies

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People should endeavor to cultivate qualities like tolerance, love, sympathy, righteousness, justic

Service leads to liberation

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Embodiments of Love! Man adopts various means to achieve liberation (from the bondage of mundane ex

Born as a human we should behave befitting the name

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We have to first understand what is meant by humanity? Human being behaving like a human being manif

God is beyond free fill

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Do not worry about the past. When time comes, it merges with the present. Wait for the time. Don’t

What one enjoys today are the merits of the past

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It is just not possible for anyone to tell what they were in their past lives. So is the case with t

Following Divine command unquestionably grants the eternal bliss: Story of Nana, the devotee of Shirdi Baba

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When do you get supreme bliss? It is only when you are able to overcome all the three qualities. Wha

Mind can make you an animal, human or Divine

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For a human being to live like a human being, or behave like an animal, or lead a life with divine f

Gopikas devotion is unparallel: Vyasa says to Parikshit

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

Swami on past life regression

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Cultures of previous births are, rather, difficult to unravel and reconcile, during one’s present

How Nana Saheb Chadorkar became the devotee of Baba

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At one time Baba, in a sitting posture, was smiling which no one around could understand! Some peopl

Good culture leads to good qualities

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If we wish to possess a good heart, it is essential to move in a good company. At times, however, go

As is our association, so is our Mind

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For both the good and bad qualities, Mind is the root cause. The good quality present in the Mind ca

Mind and its working

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Students! Mind is very peculiar. Mind moves very fast. Mind is highly wavering. Mind is very powerf

Messengers of Sathya Sai are rendering Yeoman service to humanity

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The Messengers of Sathya Sai are doing excellent work. They are helping to build dwellings for the p

Myths about christmas and christianity

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

Without God, we are Zero

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

Have firm faith in God; Story of Matthew

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At one time, Matthew was the tax officer. He used to meet the fishermen to collect taxes. (He asked

Follow the command as prescribed by Swami

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

Become messengers of God

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There are three paths. "I'm the messenger of God" (is the first one). I should be the messenger, I s

Paul and Jesus

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Initially, Paul was a fierce critic of Jesus. Jesus appeared in a dream to Paul, and smiled. He patt

God gives suffering that we can bear

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So, we will subtly assume the form of God when we think of God all the time. Never be depressed that

Christmas at Prasanthi Nilayam is Special

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

Give up ego; Bhakta Ramadas story

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

Do not indulge in arguments

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

Swami on Prahalada and his devotion

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Here is Prahalada. Prahalada is a tiny tot. Though he was so young, he never disobeyed God. He was u

John becoming Moses

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At one time a messenger, an angel, was going through a book. John saw that and asked "What is that?"

God's love is true wealth

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If money is lost, you can get it back. If the health is lost, you can regain it. But when character

Experience Divine love

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

Inner significance of Christian Cross

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Some of the Christians show this sign (gesturing the sign of the cross). This indicates these four -

You and God are one

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Then, what is the meaning when it is said that you and God are one? When we want to know the thought

Give up body attachment; Jesus life

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Never attempt to have body identification. The body is bound to change and it will fall. In worldly

Jesus is a true messenger of God

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The one who propagates the worldly, fleeting, ephemeral matters, sensual matters, he cannot be calle

Paramatma Prema Dharanilo Janulaku

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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

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

Allah Yanchu Mohammadeeyulu

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Muslims worship Him as Allah, Christians call Him Jehovah, Vaishnavites pray to Vishnu and Shaivites

How to attain peace and happiness

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What is this peace? We repeat this word "Shanthi", Peace, thrice. (This stands for) Peace at the phy

In sorrow rests the pleasure, Said Jesus

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

Help distressed people; Jesus said

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You see many people suffering. You also see the forlorn, the helpless. In what way are you helping t

Everyman is a messenger of God

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Every man is a messenger. If we question ourselves, why are we born? Not merely to eat, drink and sl

Our love is the true gift to Swami

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Bhagavan does not expect anything. He doesn't say anything for Himself. He does nothing for Himself.

Have the feeling "Swami belongs to you"

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Bhagawan has said this many times. When sarees were distributed to the messengers, they said, "Thank

Jesus missing in Jerusalem

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

What is Bhava, Raga and Tala

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You must recognise the truth that in every aspect in India there are three components which are Bhav

Sankeethana and keerthana

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“Samyakkeerthanamithihisamkeerthanam”, there is a vast difference between Keerthanam and Sankeer

How different school of thoughts worship the same God differently

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Many of the devotees are ignorant and innocent. A small example to illustrate this: Lord Vishnu is t

Significance behind Vishnu's insignia

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Swami tells a small instance from the daily life on the occasion of Guru poornima. One is deluded ve

Chukkalanniyu Brahma

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All the stars, the Sun, the moon, water, heaven, Vaikuntha, the mother, the father, wealth, deserved

Everything is Brahman in this creation

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All are children of God, parts of the divine, the manifestation of divinity. Hence it is said in Gee

Veda is Dwaitha

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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

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Some might think that Brahman can be achieved through some Sadhanas or spiritual endeavours, but Bra

Everything is Brahman: With analogies

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

Chukkalanniyu Brahma

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All the stars, the Sun, the moon, water, heaven, Vaikuntha, the mother, the father, wealth, deserved

Significance of night long bhajan during Shivaratri

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One thought, one vision and one action, we need to consider all the three as one. Then we would not

Do not have any misunderstandings within the organisation

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

Swami on bhajan singing and training

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Members must start and develop ‘bhajan centres’ and train others to sing bhajans properly. One

All sevadal members are blessed souls

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All the members have assembled here as workers who have done all the work and so the development tha

If you are part of some other organisation, don't be part of Sathya Sai Organisation

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In some cases some of the members of the organisation are associated with three to four other organi

I need people who work actively

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Swami needs people who work. Henceforth, people who do not work will be ousted from the organization

Our organisation should not have any connection with money

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Members of our organisations must give up the evil tendency of expecting money. Let the members have

We shouldn't have excessive money

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In the everyday life for a family man money is essential. But how is much is required? One is comfor

Do service within your limits

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Therefore, all the members of this organisation should become “thyagarajus”- men with spirit of

Bhagawan's love is universal

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Always wish for the well being of others and love all. Swami is a living example for the said princi

Understand the power of thoughts

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One must understand the potential of good thoughts. Thoughts travel from one person to another. When

Increased desires leads to diminishing of will power

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

Service is done to redeem yourself: With analogies

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The service rendered by a person ensures a bright future when that service is devoid of ego and is d

Involve in Social work and not in show work

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Unfortunately today, the social work undertaken in many countries and many parts of the country has

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

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

How to render different types of service: Examples from Krishna's life

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Man is attracted by clean surroundings. Similarly a clean mind in a human being is attractive to God

No act of service is low: Analogies from Lord Krishna life

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When people think of service, they seem to equate it with menial work, usually done by a servant. Th

How the word, Rishikula turned to school in modern times

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The word ‘Rishi’ relates to those people who had no delusions about the body but naturally exhib

Who is a Rishi

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The word ‘Rishi’ relates to those people who had no delusions about the body but naturally exhib

Ideal teachings given by Rishikula's and Gurukula's

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In this sacred country of Bharath, from time immemorial the idea of service has been handed down by

Modern day practices in spirituality and demoralisation of Indian culture

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Embodiments of the sacred soul! Students!! To follow a spiritual path is the desire of

No other Sadhana is greater than Bhajan

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So, put efforts in chanting the name of the Lord. People may say that when you go to Sai Baba, there

One should not breed any differences in bhajans or in prayer

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The bhajans were sung in a worldly perspective. Swami has observed it. The boys did not join the sin

All the happiness is latent in you, follow your own path: Beautiful analogy

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Everything is within. There is nothing in the outside world that does not exist within. The ‘sath,

Do not blame others for your actions

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“Manayeva manushyanaam, kaaranam bandhamokshayoho”- mind is the cause for bondage or liberation!

Money doesn't confer happiness and peace: Beautiful Analogy

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Money is necessary to lead life and there nothing wrong in man working for it. But one should not be

Man is completely deluded and he is behind worldly pleasures

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‘Ya chinta bhuvi, putra mitra bharanau, Vyapara sambhashane, Ya chinta dhana dhaanya yas

God is your true friend

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Who is a friend? Today’s friends flock around as long as there is position, wealth, and health. Th

Good qualities depends on the company we keep

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“Budhdhihi karmanusaarini!!” One’s intellect develops based on one’s good and bad actions. B

Truth and sacrifice are the goals of life

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Man has prosperity and wealth as long as he follows truth. “Sathyamu trikala bhagyamu.” Meaning

Uddhava-Gopikas episode; Devotion of Gopikas

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

Having found the real Swami, hold firm

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Now, it is the unswerving faith, love and devotion towards ‘Sathya Sai’, amongst the members of

Leaders must set an example through humility

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We must inspire that resolve, that determination to embark upon activities with great devotion, dedi

Leaders should communicate well to Sevadal

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"Waste of time" and "Waste of money"- about these two, they say:- “Time waste is life waste. Wasta

Actions are important and not decisions

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In this conference, we have arrived at many new conclusions and have also chalked out a program for

Sevadal are common for all wings

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Sevadal members are the common factors playing an important role in the various wings of the Sathya

Purpose and significance behind Seva

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Embodiments of the Divine, the workers in social service! For the last five days, Seva

Sevadal should take up the path of Karma; With analogy

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In order to arrest the tendencies which are unfair and unjust sometimes we have to adopt that path.

Work, worship and wisdom; Karma Marga

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

Concentration, Contemplation, Meditation

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

Sadhana is important for Sevadal; Analogies

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In our organisations, whether one preaches it or not, seva and “Sadhana” or self practice should

How to do Jyothi meditation

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Look at that flame with your eyes wide open. Now close your eyes and imagine that the flame that you

How to control your mind; Analogy of a monkey

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So instead of undertaking this kind of meditation with a wavering mind, it is better to undertake ot

Analogy of a dog to explain about the mind

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There lived a rich and prosperous householder whose heart was filled with love and compassion for ot

Analogy of electric wire to explain mind

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In our organisations, whether one preaches it or not, seva and “Sadhana” or self practice should

Practice is more important than preaching

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Na karmana na prajaya dhanena tyagenaike amrutatwa maanasuhu” The Vedas have taught in u

Swami on ancient and modern culture

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When Brahma manifests with the four faces, the devotee looks at the manifestation and gets absorbed

God is the indweller - Eknath's story

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Several great sages and personages of India have shown these ideals of service, ideal of worshipping

The significance of Jyothi meditation

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

Plan your activities well

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Young men and women!! Today was the inaugural session, where in the aspects about

Difference between goodness and greatness; Story of Rama and Ravana

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“Brahmavid brahmaiva bhavathi”- the knower of the Brahman becomes the Brahman. When one entertai

Youth should never leave ideals

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

Hecchuga Sampadalocchina Gani

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One may prosper abundantly, One may ride horses and elephants,

Swami on current state of society

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

What is social service according to Bhagawan

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Every human being must possess the quality of gratitude. Having being the beneficiaries one must sho

Paapa bheethi, Daiva preethi, Sangha neethi

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

Youth should involve themselves in Satsang

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The well being of this world depends on the men and women. Hence, young men and women should have a

Lack of character is the main cause for world problems

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All over the world there is misery, fear and restlessness. What is the reason behind it? That countr

Mind is the cause for use or misuse

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Every material in this world should be properly used. There is this knife here. One can use the knif

Two qualities immanent and latent in man

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Man has two types of natures imminent in him- one is animal nature and the second one humanness. Thi

Man must realize the value of life

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The bygone days will never come again. River Yamuna cannot come back when once it merges in the vast

The welfare of the world depends on youth

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The prosperity and welfare of the future rests on the behaviour of youth of this world. The world wi

Mind is a conglomeration of thoughts

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One must accumulate good thoughts and intentions in the mind. We have discussed earlier that the min

Our faith in God should be undeterred

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Distortions, fear and illusions are not natural to man; they are external factors. There are neither

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

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

All religions taught to be good

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Every religion has been teaching and stressing the importance of devotion and wisdom and have upheld

Life teachings of Guru Nanak

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Guru nanak was the dear son of Tripta Devi and Srikaara. He gave great importance to devotion and de

Madhwacharya's dwaitha philosophy

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Madhvacharya came thereafter and he held the view that if prominence was given only to Bhakthi (devo

Allayanchu Mohammadeeyulu

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Muslims call him as ‘Allah’, Christians call Him as ‘Jehovah’, Vaishnavaites call Him as

How to absorb good qualities; Analogy from Mahabharatha

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There is a small example from the epic Mahabharata to illustrate the aspect of ‘guna grahana’ th

Analogy from Mahabharatha explaining the importance of aim and concentration

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The tree born out of mud is mud and cannot be anything different from mud. Likewise prakruthi, natur

How do we get to Samadhi state

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The third line of the verse refers to the state of samadhi. To attain Samadhi one has to follow cert

Pranayama and Prathyahara

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Embodiments of the divine atma! Young boys and girls!! The path of spirituality can be co

Na Raaka Yeriginanthane; Krishna - Kuchela

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“As soon as I sent word to Krishna through His gatekeepers about my arrival, He personally came to

Kuchela - Krishna episode; Love of God

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Be it morning or evening I am your servant An incident described in the Bhagavatham, offers an i

Scriptures and Puranas proclaim truth

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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

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All mortals must bow to Time via death. But Time too has a Master. Who is that Master? It is God. Pe

Ramakrishna Paramahamsa on practice

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The great saint Ramakrishna Paramahamsa used to live in an ashram in a village named Kamarakpur in B

Discipline is must in every action we do

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Discipline is therefore, a must in every single action one performs from dawn to dusk. In today

Food habits and maintenance of good health

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Discipline is needed in eating too. One must eat only to the extent required. Excessive eating would

Never break your promise; Tarkad story

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People sometimes break their promise. There cannot be a greater sin than going back on one’s word,

Discipline is must for people in authority

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Some people hold commanding positions in today’s society. Whatever be the field of activity – it

Discipline is the backbone for mankind

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Embodiments of Divine Love, For all living beings, discipline is as important as life itself. It is

Discipline is must to lead an ideal life

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Though lacking education, Birds and animals lead regulated lives. Why th

What should we pray to God

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Embodiments of the Divine Atma!! There are many, in this world, who pray to Go

Clean your hearts with Divine love and through service to society

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This is the New Year, called “Eshwara”. It has got all forms of wealth and it is the year when o

Truth has to be told in a sweet way

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One believes the prediction of an astrologer. There is a knack in predicting. A big officer went to

Why should we do salutations to elders: Chinnakatha from Mahabharatha

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What is the head? The head resembles the comprehensive intelligence. It is also said as ‘pragnyana

Can we do salutations to humans? Chinnakatha from Ashoka's life story

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Many have a doubt whether it is alright to do namaskar to human beings. But who else will one do nam

Two common diseases of man are money and position

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At all times and everywhere people expect from the society. Because of the effect of Kali Yuga, two

True devotees do not have bad qualities

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One finds people in the garb of devotee everywhere for if every one of them were a true devotee then

Swami on new year and its importance

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Today, the New Year begins. This year is named as ‘Eshwara’. Eshwara means the embodiment or pro

Love is the basic principle for anything

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

Rukmini weighing Krishna

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You all know this. Sathyabhama, wanted to possess Krishna, keep him all to herself. Sathyabhama has

All happens for our own good

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Desire may be fulfilled or not. Consider everything is for your own good. I desired a work done, I

Prema roopambu, Brahmambu premamayamu

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God is love, love is God. It is only the connection, love to love. So strengthen the love, you'll re

India is a sacred Land of Love

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

All names and forms are One

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Any name any form are one and the same. One God has many names. God has many names. One day you may

Love all, hate none

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When once you say God dwells in everyone you should love all. But you just say so but you consider s

Inner significance of Vedas

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And we find that this is Dharma - the code we read, and they all speak of same divinity. Vedas refer

Respect your Motherland

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Embodiment's of love! The sanctity, the sacredness in this country is not there anywhere else. There

Unity makes India ideal

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Embodiment's of love! Unity is the most essential today to mould Bharat as an ideal country. All our

My aim is to provide welfare to humanity

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

Swami on Unity, Purity and Divinity

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From Bhagawan's point of view there are no bad people at all and you may do something you are bound

Follow truth which is Eternal

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In this world there is an eternal conflict between Good and Bad. It is only the ignorant foolish man

Swami on Abraham Lincoln

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You should recognize one important point. Lincoln was born in a very poor family in United States of

Conquer your Inner self with Confidence

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

You are atman; Realize it

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

Bhagawan on Karma and Punishment

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

Bhagawan's message to Devotees

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Embodiment's of Love! What can I say today? Looking at all of you, my heart is overwhelmed with love

Swami on Reflection, Reaction, Resound

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Embodiments of Love! Confidence in the Self, Self confidence should be the goal. With self confidenc

Who is God and where He is

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

How to comprehend Divinity

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

Why should we do namaskar to good and bad people; Kabir says

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Kabir looked at good company as well as bad company and said that both of them should be respected.

We need to uphold the teachings of Adi Shankara

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Today, you have learnt the verse of Sankara relating to Satsang and the benefits which Satsang conf

Develop good qualities and participate in Satsang; With analogies

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We fill a mud pot with water up to its brim. We keep this mud pot very carefully in a place to whi

Develop goodness both qualitatively and quantitatively; With analogies

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It is only when we are able to increase the good in us in a qualitative as well as a quantitative

Swami on the nature of good and bad people; With analogies

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If you can understand the strength and the power of good company and use it in the best manner pos

Benefits of being in a good company; With analogies

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You may ask what benefit we may get out of such good company. Man’s good as well as bad features

Human beings should help each other

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When our fellow men are in difficulty, we should go to their help to the best of our ability. You s

What is Satsang and good company according to Adi Shankara and Vemana

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Shankara was in the position of a teacher for the entire world and he propagated many ideals amongs

Swami on the role of youth in uplifting India

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

Swami explains Rutham, Sathyam and Dharmam

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A thief, who has entered another house and committed a theft, may say that he has not committed a th

Why summer course for youth; It's purpose

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

Man's ignorance towards death; With analogy

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These feelings are all wrong. Even though death is staring in the face of an individual every momen

Man's pride in developing sensual pleasures

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There are many people who do not think either of this life or the life after death. Such people are

World is full of sorrow; Seek peace within

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Today in the world, we often hear news about some disturbance being caused in some part of the world

The world is an illusion and impermanent

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The world which we see around us has been referred to as the Mithyaloka (deluding world). If we thin

Swami has placed all hope on Youth

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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

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

All religions taught us to be good

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

Anithyam Asukham Lokam

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The world that we see is only a transient one. It is not a permanent one. This world is also full

Swami on Bhaja Govindam and its importance

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While individuals may have their own notions and these may differ from each other, the Atma Tattwa

Swami narrating a story on Self-Confidence

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

Faith in oneself leads to faith in God

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Today in the world, we see many people who say that they have no faith in God. But, in fact, it is

Swami on Pancha Koshas with analogies

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

Prahlada on intelligence and mind

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It is in this context that Prahlada proclaimed that there is no pleasure in this world. There is no

Deena Subhamu Ledhu

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It is in this context that Prahlada proclaimed that there is no pleasure in this world. There is no

Swami explaining the meanings of Govinda

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For the verse Bhaja Govindam, Govindam Bhaja, there are varied interpretations given by many learne

God is beyond five elements

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No matter how high a position and capacity a scientist may have achieved in his profession, he can

Scientists are not creators; With analogies

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Scientists can only study and describe the qualities of existing materials. They can divide them in

Who is a Mudamathi according to Shankara

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The most important thing that has been communicated in these verses is the word mudamathi (one so

Swami on the compositions of Adi Shankara

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Sing the glory of Lord Govinda. Utter the name of Lord Govinda, Oh! you ignorant person! You should

Adi Shankara says; Grammar cannot save you

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He devoted all the time that was available to him and all the energy that was in his body for the p

Early life of Sri Adi Shankaracharya

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More recently, in the year the name of which was Nandana, in the month the name of which was Vaisha

Adi Shankara came to establish Dharma

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Around 5800 years ago, when in this country, righteousness and all that was dependent upon dharma w

Swami on the deterioration of Indian culture

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Young students! Today, the question arises in the mind of every youth, whether our country Bharat

All religions say,

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

Life's journey is all about, 'I' to 'WE'

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Life consists in man’s attempt to move from the place called “I” to a place called “WE.”

Bad behaviour of students in present times

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Today, one does not have the awareness necessary to respect even one’s parents who have been resp

Teachings of ancient Gurus and disciples

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From time immemorial, this sacred land has had good traditions, had expounded many spiritual truth

In sorrow rests the happiness

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Death is implied in life and sorrow is implied in pleasure. So also, night is implied in the day.

Make others happy and you will be happy

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

Everyone has a role to play in this creation

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Dear students, teachers and patrons of education! With a desire to improve education in this sacred

Bharathavani Guru Sishya

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In this great country of ours, the sacred relationship between the teacher and the taught has now be

Sevadal should serve with broader vision

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If you really want to justify your belonging to an organization like the Sathya Sai Organization, yo

Sevadal should not misuse Sense organs

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

Serve even when strikes are there

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Not only this, in Sevadal there are members of different categories. There are many students, teache

Time waste is life waste

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It is in this context it has been said that the body is for the benefit of all others. While such sa

My Life is My Message

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Many people ask me, "Has Swami got a secretary or an assistant? Who is looking after all the mails a

Do service all through your life

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Everyone we come across wants to become a Guru or a leader. Everyone is a leader or a Guru, but nobo

Practice is important than Preaching

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This is not something which can be described by words. One can use a hundred thousand words but to d

Service is verily Sadhana

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Mohammed was driven out of Mecca, because he steadfastly stick to one objective. Because Christ taug

God is present in everything

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At one time when Krishna was a child, he came to his mother Yashoda in great hurry. Yashoda looked a

Scriptures explain the essence of Seva

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According to the culture of India and the traditions of Bharat, we have been told that mother, fathe

Be in Society and Serve

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To isolate ourselves from the society, to stand at a distance from society and to think that we are

Swami on Ancient and present schooling

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From many past ages, this phrase 'service to the society' has been accompanying us and has been comi

Clear Mind Leads To Societal Service

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For acquiring success in our attempt to do service to the society, the first step will be for us to

Man's relation with Society

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Pavithraathma swarupas! Members of Sevadal. We are facing many problems. We gather in conferences wi

Your connection must be heart to heart and love to love

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You have behaved in an excellent way, with good habits and good conduct all these four days. At time

First serve family then comes society

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Youngsters! Is Bhagawan giving you trouble every day? Bhagawan is ready to trouble

Practice what you learnt in Prashanthi Nilayam

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Students! Young men and women!! Your education is not true and great learning; true learning

With courage, conviction and faith say, I have God in my heart

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Some may make fun of you. The atheists may argue, “Being well educated and a metropolitan bred you

Who am I; Question yourself

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First of all, one must make every effort to know one self. One wastes time in responding to question

Do service; Lead a simple life: Message to youth

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One need not spend money in order to do service. To the extent possible one should spend less money

Nerves in the brain get damaged if you talk too much

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Therefore, to the extent possible, one needs to observe silence atleast for an hour in a day. Incess

How to find peace and where is it

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Where is peace? Physically, one is at peace in deep sleep. When the thought process is withdrawn, on

How should we control and use our senses

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Surdas said, “O Lord! Everyone has eyes! Are they able to see you? They see all the crooked things

Youth are wasting the energy latent inside

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A boy prayed to Swami, “Swami! Give us the energy.” What energy? Do you need the energy to watch

In servitude lies the leadership

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One must always be men of service. Leadership lies in the spirit of service. Leaders today have neve

How to do service in villages

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With conviction and courage one must render service in society. With that spirit of courage one must

Say with confidence that I am going to see Swami

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They feel it a matter of shame to say that they are going to Tirupathi or Puttaparthi when asked by

A weak person cannot achieve anything in life

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Why be afraid to chant the glory of the Lord? In doing so the human life becomes weak. One should ne

Youth's misbehaviour in day to day life

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Youngsters today feel offended to salute others with folded hands publicly. They bend heads and hide

Valmiki, Lava and Kusha's role in spreading Ramakatha

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One day Sage Valmiki, who wrote Ramayana, was sitting in front of the Ramayana and was lost in deep

Swami on the importance of character; Analogy from Ramayana

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One should not talk too much. Naturally, one loses one’s character by talking too much. People, ge

Character and discipline are two important qualities for any nation

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

Every second in our life is valuable

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A moment lost is something valuable lost in life. We should not waste even a single moment of time.

Youth should develop discipline

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Young men and women! You are all very, very good, but you should know the discipline an

Swami's sweet words to all vatus and their family members

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As it is already for the young children, Swami does not wish to continue for long. There would be a

Names and forms are many, God is one

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

The main prayer of Sathya Sai Sevadal

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Some of you seek an opportunity to do service when there is a storm, flood, or famine. Even if you d

Good people face more obstacles in life

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For good work and good people, it is natural that there are many types of obstructions and obstacles

Do not criticize others

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It is the quality of foolish people to blame others, to cause trouble to others and even to ridicule

There are no limits for doing Seva

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

Swami on Dehi and Deha

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It is said in the Vedas: Not by actions, not by progeny, not by wealth but by sacrifice alone one ca

Serve with love and forbearance

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While talking of serving others, we should not do such service which will cause some discomfort to t

All our Karma should be Selfless

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The fact that service is superior to japa, dhyana and yoga is something you should recognize as trut

You see your own reflection in others

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Premaswarupas! You must establish in your heart the idea of brotherhood of man and fatherhood of God

Give up bad qualities while doing Seva

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A man whose heart is filled with excessive greed is the home of all bad qualities. Hence, sevaks sho

Seva is the expression of Love

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The feeling of service in the sevaks should enter your hearts, should flow in your blood and should

Body is given to serve others

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Just as bricks and mortar are necessary for building a house, so also, the feeling of harmony in tho

Serving others is the highest Sadhana

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More than performance of Vratas (ritualistic vows) and Pujas (ritualistic worship), to do service is

What is Selfless Service

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Premaswarupas! Today, the fact that the all-India Sathya Sai Swayam sevaks are celebrating their fou

Karmalunu Kadhu, Puthrulunu Kadhu

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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

Swami's words of appreciation for doctor's

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

Swami on the role of doctors and on the current state of medical colleges

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Many doctors raised doubts in the reports submitted yesterday; they were concerned about the success

Never lose confidence

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One must never give into despondency. Whether one believes it not, Swami tells of Himself that He ha

Lessons learnt form the heart and sacrifice done by blood cells

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One needs to ponder on the teachings of one’s heart! But one is becoming tired, impatient and weak

Worrying about past and future is the cause for unrest

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What is the reason for mankind’s grief? This can be answered easily. Man today bothers himself abo

One needs to have gratitude towards society

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One learns all the knowledge from the society; the intelligence and specialisation is also learned f

With sincerity we can achieve anything

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Likewise, divinity is present everywhere and is all pervading. One is not pursuing to realise this d

Swami on Antibiotics

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New medicines are being developed. These new medicines are full of antibiotics. These antibiotics c

Role of food and water in maintaining good health

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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

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

Swami on Tamil new year and on Madras

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Tomorrow happens to be the New Year celebrated by the people of Tamil Nadu. Many have come to Prasha

Purify your hearts; Ugadi message

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What must one do on the day of Ugadi? One must begin the efforts to purify and sanctify one’s hear

What is the significance of Ugadi

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

Who is a true devotee

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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

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

Kalasi Melasi Perugudham

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Let us grow together in harmony; let us move about in friendliness; let us spread together the light

Unity is the essence of human life

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

Giving up bad qualities leads to true Ugadi

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On Ugadi day, people get up early, have a sacred bath, put on new clothes and partake of sweets and

Giveup narrow mind from this Ugadi

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Embodiments of Love! WE have been experiencing the bliss of celebrating Ugadi (Telugu New Year) fo

Kramamu Tappaka Minta

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Every day, without fail, you find sunrise and sunset. Why? The stars that glitter at night, why do t

Human life is precious and of great value: Humourous analogy

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Man would not dare to waste this human life if he makes an attempt to know the extent of the treasur

Human life obtained after much effort

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This human birth is the collective effect of the good deeds performed in many previous births. As on

No one has an authority to decide what is good and bad

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Nobody has the authority to decide what is good and what is bad. It is mere ignorance to think that

Pleasure and pain are the reflection of your own self

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

Equal mindedness would take you closer to God; With analogies

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The tree which gives us what we want has been described as the Kalpavriksha. In this description, a

Importance of Yoga in realizing Atma

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One individual, that is the Atma Swaroopa, either in the waking state, or in the deep sleep state

Focus on Atma and not on form

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When we make an attempt to realise and understand the real situation and the nature of Atma, then

There is only one Atma present in everyone

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Today, one should understand and experience the oneness of the Atma which goes through every form

God gives strength to everyone

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In the third line of the verse, it has also been said that you will have such an ability if you can

Atma is one and the same in everyone

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When we are able to realise and understand the significance of the statement that God in you and i

Foster love and cultivate sacrifice

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

Krishna - Radha Tattwa

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

Mind is the cause for sorrow or joy

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All the types of sadhanas that we perform today are meant to control our mind. There are certain sub

Body is given for performing sacred actions

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Whenever you have a litte pain, if you go on thinking, 'Pain! Pain!', the pain only increases. If yo

Body is the temple of God

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Worship alone is not devotion. Just going to a temple is not devotion. Consider your body itself as

God is no different from nature

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

Develop Selflessness like Krishna

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Develop only good ideas. What ever you do, do it selflessly. This is what Krishna did. He conquered

Love is God; God is Love

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

God incarnates to hold devotees as Ideals

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People have been thinking that the incarnation of Krishna is an ideal person and he holds on to the

Avatars descend to teach love and Sacrifice

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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

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

Jantu Nam Nara Janma Durlabham

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It is very difficult to get a human birth. Among all the living beings it is difficult to get a huma

Man is verily God

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God doesn't exist separate from us. The form of man itself is the form of God. God essentially is in

Man essentially means Mind

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Man essentially means mind, but we are only taking note of the physical form of man. This is a great

Physical body is temporary and transcient

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This physical body which is made up of five elements is temporary, transient and is not going to las

Significance of nature and man

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Embodiments of divine love! The wonders of nature are extremely sacred, they have got a message and

Swami on the devotion of Gopikas

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This physical body is a mere instrument. It is God's will which makes this move, which makes this en

Everything should be treated as a gift of God

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Criticizing God whenever you are having some problems and difficulties, praising God when your wishe

Say to God,

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Not only that, you say that you belong to God, you don't say God belongs to you. These are the two t

Mind can achieve anything

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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

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

Swami on service in ancient India

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Whether it is the ancient rishis or devotees of the lord or great and noble men in this country, the

Work and discipline in Sai Organizations

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If there are any conveners and presidents amongst whom there are differences of opinion, then all me

Ofiice bearers must speak softly and sweetly

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In some instances, some are bringing in politics. Embodiments of love! Most importantly, in Sathya S

Office bearers should not have Ego

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Embodiments of love! There is one other thing. In the Sathya Sai organizations, We have appointed pe

Ego is bane and humility is boon in service

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Embodiments of Divine atma! This service will give you a high and noble position. That exalted state

Swami on the role and conduct of Sevadal

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If you deceive anyone, believe and know that you are deceiving your own chosen God. Every moment, yo

Swami on whom to serve and how to serve

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For what purpose has this body come? It has come for the purpose of service. Hence, doing service to

Forbearance is most essential for seva

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Service. Service. Service. Service is a small word. But, it has a deep and profound meaning. There i

All spiritual paths are challenging

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Whatever path one may choose, facing difficulties is inevitable. This world is a dual world. With ha

Importance of Karma or action with Analogy

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Actions are very important. Animal is born in Karma, it grows in Karma and ends in Karma. Karma is G

Power of divinity is all pervasive

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As has been said, for the moving and the non-moving component of this world, there is only one fathe

Promote love and get rid of hatred

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Embodiments of the Divine! We must develop faith in the decisions that we have taken in this c

Important guidelines to State presidents

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We should regard this conference as the one which lays the foundation for our future. We should remo

We should develop unwavering faith

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"Isa Vasyam Idam Sarvam'. This means that the ‘Eshwara’ is present in everyone and in everything

Swami on Shivam, Shavam and Soham

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The aspect of Eshwara is present everywhere. It is present firmly in our heart. Whom are we calling

Do not imitate others; Message to Sevadal

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Man's thoughts, words, looks and appearance reflect his true inner feelings. Therefore man's thought

Transformation in villages is important

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Many say, “Swami! We have been working in many villages and a lot of changes have come in those vi

Role of Sevadal in rural development

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Further, in these organizations, some mistakes do creep in. Truly, if there are ten thousand members

Stay away from hatred and criticism

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In the Sathya Sai organizations, we should regard ‘Love’ as the essential life giving source. Am

See oneness in everything; Analogy to sevadal

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Without giving room to any differences of opinion and getting rid of ego and jealousy, when we work

Behaviour of Sathya Sai Sevadal; An analogy

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The first thing we should do is to recognize the meaning which is appropriate to “Sathya Sai Sevad

Swami on Sathya Sai Oragnaisation Structure

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While working together, there will be differences of opinion, there will be advice's given by variou

Sevadal should always speak obligingly

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Our words should be very sweet, should be limited and should also be acceptable. These things have b

What are the qualities a Sevadal should have

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Members of sevadal should not become like people today who are putting machines on high pedestal and

Do not expect results from your actions

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We only consider the results of the deeds that we do and the type of deeds that we do, as important.

Do service with pure heart

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Tirutthunda alwar of Tamilnadu used to say, “Swami, it is with a clean and pure ‘chitta’

How to control your senses; Bhagawan explains

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For every human being, control of one's senses is essential. It would be wrong if we think that this

First aid kit for Sevadal according to Swami

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Amongst the many conclusions that we have reached today, we have made one decision that the members

Serve with patience and humility

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In another situation, while we do such service and serve others, some people may interrupt the servi

Seva is permanent; Not your wealth or status

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Here are a few things that the members of the Sevadal have to note carefully. Sometimes when we show

Ego and attachment are hindrances to service

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Before undertaking this kind of selfless work, we should see that all attractions, likes and dislike

Sevadal should serve with good feelings

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In our sevadal, there are several specialized indications and quotations, amongst these, in addition

Important ingredient for service is sacrifice

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Before we undertake service, we shall have to reform and change our heart. With what attitude have I

Humility and obedience are important in Seva

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Embodiments of the Divine! Swayamsevakas! Recognizing the omnipresence and the Omnipotent nature of

Daanamu Kaani Yagna Sandhanamu Kaani

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If we examine carefully, we will find that neither gift, nor a donation, nor the performance of Yagn

The nature of Vinayaka is found everywhere

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

We need to follow the teachings of Vinayaka

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Vinayaka has many teachings that help man liberate himself. Worship of Lord Ganesha has been followe

We need to understand the inner principle of Vinayaka

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We have learnt how to worship Vinayaka, but we do not recognise His inner principle. This will make

What is offered to Vinayaka; Inner significance

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On this day of Vinayaka Chaturthi, various kinds of offerings are made. But He does not accept any o

Who is Vigneshwara

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Modern man is weak. In modern times, people commit sins, but they neither realise their mistakes nor

Swami on Sports meet efforts

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Students! Bhagawan has been watching and noticing all the struggle and strain that you have undergon

Human values are latent inside

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Today we have lost the sacred human values. Because of the loss of the human values, we have become

Friendship with Mind

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

What prize man should aspire for

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All the prizes that we receive are not prizes in the true sense. One with mathi or mind faces so man

Uphold truth and righteousness

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Truth is God. Righteousness is the very foundation. The culture of Bharat is based on the dictum tha

Swami on the importance of human values

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If money is lost, by struggle and strain you can get back the lost money. If the health is lost, by

Do not be a slave to your Mind

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We should control our mind and make the mind our slave. If you are a slave to your mind, with all yo

Be physically and mentally fit

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Today we have sports and games, You should never consider them as worldly, physical acts. You should

Students should have noble qualities

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Students! Boys and girls! The music, sports and games have been very successful because of your bubb

Message to youth by Bhagawan

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Youngsters of today are going to be the future leaders. Young men and women are going to maintain th

Have Godly feelings and not worldly

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Though man is gifted with all nobility endowed with sanctity, he is after the worldly ephemeral tran

Dinakarudu Shanthudai Toche

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The sun appeared cool and serene. The day started getting shorter. The cold wind blew fiercely. The

Message to students on Sports meet day

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All your games are not sports and games over a limited period. You should be in this game throughout

Truth is God

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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

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

Students, do not crave for Rewards

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Students! Boys and Girls! You have learnt a lot. You have got very high degrees indeed. You too have

Do not pollute your mind; Purify it

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We have the body and with this body we do many acts but this is not that important. We should purify

Sports meet message to Students

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All students have played very well to please Bhagawan. Bhagawan is satisfied and wishes that you too

Bheeshma and Vaikunta Ekadashi

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Today is the festival of Mukkoti Ekadashi, also called Vaikuntha Ekadashi. Bheeshma was resting on t

Swami on true Love

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In fact, true love has got with it a true heart. Love is nothing but the flowering or the fruition o

Swami on Confidence and Faith

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

How to make Swami happy

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How to please Bhagawan? First we should fill our hearts with good virtues. We should not go on chang

Significance of Shivaratri

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

Man has Incredible powers

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

Why are we in search of God

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We don't need to search for God. Why do we search? Because there is no sanctity or sacred quality in

God is in search of a good man

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Everyone says that they are in search of God. You don't need to search for God. In fact, God is in s

How to help others

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Embodiments of love, what meant by "help"? A small example. You all travel in buses and trains. As y

What is the Path to Divinity

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Whatever you do, take it as God's work. Don't take it as my work or your work. We are all members in

Moham Hitva Hitam Chayath

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By giving up deluded attachment, one becomes dear to all. By giving up anger, one will never grieve.

Sanctity of Human life

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

Exercise the power of Discrimination

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You should exercise discrimination, between the transient and the permanent. What is permanent? All

Duty and Truth are verily God

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The body is an instrument. The mind is an instrument. You are the very embodiment of the spirit. Wit

Who are theTrinity

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In this world there are none who have seen Brahma, Vishnu, Maheswara. Who is Brahma? Who is Vishnu?

Pleasure is an Interval between two pains

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However, those who live in this physical, ephemeral, transient world, they necessarily have to bide

How to comprehend God

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Embodiments of love! Divinity is beyond comprehension. It is easy to argue regarding the spiritual

Swami on good and bad company

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Give up bad company. Run away from bad company. You should never be in bad company. The reason is, y

Swami on sacrifice, purity and selfishness

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In this world, you find sacrifice everywhere. Rivers flow. They don't drink their own water. They di

Human values are latent in us

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

Three types of men who hate even God

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Today, when our desires are fulfilled, we are very happy, if they are not fulfilled, we are sad. The

Serve society and see God in everything

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What is Shivaratri? You should develop auspiciousness as a quality. Let everybody be happy. Not feel

Ideal brotherhood, Story from Ramayana

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A small example. At one time Rama, Lakshmana and Bharata were playing with a ball. After playing for

Vedas propounds unity

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The Veda in Bharatheeya culture is most important and is held as the standard. The whole world is fu

Everything happens according to His will

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Any act done anywhere, is only because of the will of God. Every day, without fail, you find sunrise

Kramamu Tappaka minta

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Every day, without fail, you find sunrise and sunset. Why? The stars that glitter at night, why do t

All is Divine

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Everything is divine. The universe is God. God is in all beings. The awareness is the divinity prese

Through Love we can achieve anything

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Always and at all time you should have the feeling of Love. From the time you get up in the morning,

Students should develop Gratitude

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Human nature in which there is no gratitude will turn into an animal nature. So, boys and girls! In

Concept of Four F

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Boys and girls! In your life you should pay great attention to certain things which we will call the

Cultivate Love and Reverence

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Sweet and tender hearted boys and girls! You should recognize that in our culture and in our traditi

Children have tender hearts; Mould them

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Boys and girls who are the future citizens of this country and those who are responsible for the fut

Vidya Vallanu Vinayammu

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Out of education comes humility, out of humility comes deservedness, out of deservedness comes wealt

Discrimination power of man

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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

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

Develop love in every act of yours

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Therefore, Divinity will be emanated while working together i.e Unity in Divinity. Any work we may d

How do we know who comes to our rescue

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It is not possible for us in this world to foretell what kind of person, who, and under what circums

Controlling ones emotions is true education

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

What is the role of Balvikas Gurus

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Today the teachers are responsible for all the agitations and confusion happening in our country. Ho

Impart both Spiritual and Secular education

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

Sense control is important

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Embodiments of Divine Souls! Man wants to know everything in this world, but he is not making an att

Chepputa sumabambhu, Cheyuta Kashtambu

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It is easy to preach but difficult to practice. Do we need a teacher to teach bad qualities? Is it n

Foster the culture of Bharath; Analogy of paddy and cloth

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You must also give importance to culture and refinement. Earlier, the Vice Chancellor spoke about th

Be courageous, develop kshama and move forward in life: Analogy from Ramayana

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Vibhishana provides the classic example. It was through kshama that he acquired the courage to defy

Worship God with full faith

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Therefore, when you worship God, make sure you repose total faith in Him. Without faith, what is the

Awake, arise stop not till the goal is reached

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

Develop kshama from a young age; With analogies

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Students! The stage of life you presently are in is most important. This is when you can easily over

Lack of kshama leads to jealousy; Analogies of Ravana, Asuya and Anasuya

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Anasuya who had three sons. They were no ordinary sons for they were none other than Brahma, Vishnu,

Doubts crop up because of impatience

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Students! Often you are seized with doubts. You wonder, “We are happy here because we are close to

We develop forbearance during difficult times

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Some people may wonder, “If I develop kshama as Swami says and my life gets packed with troubles,

Difficulties lead way to develop Kshama; Pandavas analogy

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

Love is the basis for forbearance

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

Lead a Divine life from new year

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This is New Year Day according to the Gregorian calendar. We have other New Year days according to

Know yourself first; With analogy

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Without knowing who you are and without realising the nature of your true self, whatever you may d

Pancha Bhoutikamu Durbhalamaina

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Our ancients have said that the limit for human life is a hundred years, but we cannot believe this

Path to liberation and realization of God

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The one who lives in this world should first become a human being and understand what the nature o

Indra Lokamaina, Chandra Lokamaina

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According to the words of poet Vemana, it does not matter even if you go to the world of Indra or t

Understand your Body, Mind and Intelligence

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According to the words of poet Vemana, it does not matter even if you go to the world of Indra or t

Swami on waking, dreaming and deep states

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

God exists; Message to youth with analogies

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Young people generally do not have faith in God and they get into a despondent situation by asking

Balyambu Nanduna

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During his youth and boyhood, man mixes with several people and spends his time playing with them.

Wasting of human life

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Thus, man is born, journeys through his youth, grows old, declines and dies. Should people think on

Stages in human life; with analogies

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Truly, our body goes through various stages like boyhood, youth, adolescence and old age. Dependin

Swami on the importance of life and Atma

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Sacred minded students! Man generally desires to get something and in fact gets something differen

Bhagawan's message to all on new year

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The new year does not bring anything new with it. The day when fresh and sacred thoughts originate

Dharma and Adharma

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Embodiments of Love! The flux that you see in the world is the dance of Shiva. This is something whi

Man's journey from I to WE

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You can take the short cut in man's journey to God, from I to WE. We need not go far. If we have to

Swami on significance of Bhakthi

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You are not increasing your faith in spiritual things but you are going down towards the material th

Inner meaning of celebrating Ladies day

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The goal of today should be that you should revere your mother and try to establish her prestige and

Swami on the devotion of Prahlada

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Out of Leelavati's (wife of Hiranyakashapu) womb, Prahlada was born, but he got strength which was b

Swami on the Culture of Bharat

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The very culture and tradition of Bharat is that, it has inculcated this one and only Love. And it h

God who resides in everyone is only One

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The whole world is universal mother. All are children of the whole world. Everybody is brother and s

Revere your Mother and Love her

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Be full of love. There is nothing beyond love. In our heart, we should be full of love. Even a belch

Swami never gets angry with anyone

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The peacock is so beautiful. If you take the feathers of the peacock and put them on a hen, how does

Swami on Positive and Negative thoughts

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These achievements come by God's Grace. It is not merely due to human effort that you get these. Man

Swami on MS Subbulakshmi and Meera

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How many things there are in our heart? What lot of strength we have!! Some people sing songs. You h

Loving God is the true Sadhana

00:00:50

So, every person should love God. There is nothing beyond love for God. That is the Sadhana, the ef

Everything is a passing cloud in life

00:01:00

Whatever happens, is the dance of Shiva. The tremendous flux that goes on is the tandava dance. This

Faith can make you achieve anything

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

Swami on the principle of Atma

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Embodiments of love!! Embodiments of the Divine principle!! Every person should endeavor to manifest

Paapa bheethi, Daiva Preethi

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Therefore, we have got to have the fear of sin. We should elevate love of God. If one does not have

God is Ganapriya

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God loves singing. Words come out through singing. Those words which come from poetry or prose will

One should strive to be good and not great

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The mother of today thinks that her children should become very great people. Some mothers say that

Importance of Mothers words

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Mother's words are very sweet! She may beat you or scold you when she is angry but she can never hav

God can do anything; Arjuna-Pramila Story

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These things have happened even in the Mahabharata. Pramila tried very hard to make Arjuna marry her

Do what you like; Chaitanya Maha prabhu story

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Sachi devi scolded her son Chaitanya. "You must marry, then I will be happy. If you do not marry acc

Talli Garbhamunundi Janminchinappudu

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When a child comes out of the mother's womb, you cannot see anything around his neck, he doesn’t w

What is Sath, Chit and Ananda

00:03:23

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

Human life is very precious

00:02:00

Obtaining this divine as human birth - you have got the birth of a man which is very precious, beyon

God is all pervasive and permanent

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

You are the embodiment of God

00:01:27

Wherever you see, there is principle of God. You are also God. But you are unable to understand thi

Who are Bhavani and Shankara

00:02:33

Bhavani Shankara is the name by which the deities are called. Bhavani means earnestness. Shankara me

Festivals teach us to be united

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To make our hearts sacred we perform and observe so many festivals. The aim of a festival is the tra

Body is the very temple of God

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Embodiments of love! You don’t need to go far to a temple to worship God. The body is verily a tem

Offer your mind and body to God

00:01:33

Do not think too much of your body. You have to protect to the extent necessary. Body is the instrum

Kerala is the center for God

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The people of Kerala should strengthen sacred ancient culture. They have the seeds of ancient cultur

Life without virtues is a waste

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Money makes many wrongs. Money makes many things. Money comes and goes, but Morality comes and grows

Niddura Nundi Lechi

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From dawn to dusk, from the moment you get up from bed till you retire, you spend all your time in c

Marriage is a Mirage

00:01:10

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

Turn your mind towards God

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So today we should fill our hearts with love. What sort of love? Love is One. We find many types of

Music is the reflection of Love

00:01:24

We should sing with love. We should speak with love. This is what the Gopikas said, 'In this barren

Be a change before you aspire for it

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So we should utter sacred words. We should not use words which hurt anyone. We should not abuse anyb

Feel the presence of God in everything

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How can you understand that Self? All feelings are reflections of your thoughts. It is all your imag

Have control over your speech

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The faculty of speech is represented by Saraswathi. We should make use of proper words. You cannot s

Lead all your life with full of Love

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First, love is most important. Love is God, live in love. Therefore, it is the love that we should d

Do not control your vices

00:02:00

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

Anger is a sign of your own reflection

00:01:22

God does so many activities for several reasons. We cannot understand God’s actions. Men attribute

Remind yourself, "I am a human"

00:01:52

All of humanity belongs to one clan. In fact, there is only one race - the human race. It doesn’t

Human character is most important

00:01:29

The human heart which is so soft and tender has now become so hard. Why? The reason is our conduct.

True significance of Onam

00:01:23

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

Swami on Emperor Bali and Vamana

00:07:41

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

Sacrifice is most important path in life

00:01:29

There is no quality higher than sacrifice. To be able to sacrifice is like the king of quality. It i

Bhagawan on today's education system

00:03:00

Today, because teachers who only care for their salary, comforts and their life, we are not able to

Balvikas gurus will receive Gods grace

00:01:21

Whatever we do, we should regard it as being done in the name of God, as an offering to God. We shou

Ideal teachings to Balvikas Gurus

00:03:24

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

00:02:46

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

What is the meaning of Guru

00:01:58

The Balvikas guru is a GURU. What is the inner meaning of the word Guru should be understood. 'Gu' s

Swami's teachings for Balvikas Gurus

00:04:00

Today in the context of there being about 5000 Balvikas gurus and if each teacher can set right at l

Role of teachers in students life

00:01:29

Teachers are ideals. The teachers should put into practice and hand them over to students. As the te

Role of teachers in making ideal students

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It is not as if in this country there are no wealthy people. It is not as if there are no highly ed

Selfless life is ideal life

00:02:21

We should take a forward step to do selfless service. The trees, they perform selfless service. Even

Students should be far from Vices

00:01:29

Today we shall have to promote a situation where there is no attachment, there is no one blame to ou

Students should giveup Ego

00:01:23

Today's students by promoting in their own mind, inferior thoughts and inferior education, they are

Impart virtues to Students; Swami to Teachers

00:02:22

Students of today are only promoting their intelligence. They are forgetting that good qualities are

Swami on the Sacred texts of India

00:06:29

When one wants to fell a tree or destroy a tree, he can do so only by cutting the roots. By working

True Vidya is Atma Vidya

00:02:59

Just by getting educated and having learning in you and just by creating more and more machines and

Important lessons for Balvikas Gurus

00:04:33

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

God is present in everything

00:05:20

Embodiments of love! Boys and Girls! In this Vallabhai Stadium, we are now noticing different kinds

Names are many God is one

00:03:14

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

Sath Chith Ananda is the form of Dattatreya

00:01:42

The basic qualities or attributes of divinity are three. They are Sat, Chit, Ananda. These three, Sa

Tongue is given to Speak Truth

00:01:23

Pavithratma Swarupas! Students, boys and girls! The tongue which we have is something very sacred. W

Human life is precious, realize it

00:05:00

Divya Atmaswarupas! We are all born in this world taking this human form. But this human body with t

Balvikas children must respect parents

00:04:13

According to our Indian culture, we refer to mother as our God, we refer to father as our God, mothe

Balvikas role in Society

00:03:45

Today we see demons dancing in our society in the form of injustice and hatred. Our ancestors gave u

Be grateful to balvikas gurus

00:02:44

Boys and Girls, you are the future of our country, having been born in the sacred land of Bharata,

Khanda khandantara

00:03:19

"This country has given birth to great people who have earned reputation in all the continents of th

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