Vedas classified into three Samhithas
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
Embodiments of Divine atma!! From ancient times the people of Bharath have gone throug
Music is the royal path to liberation
There are many devotees who propagated the divine actions and the divine mystery through music. Ther
All actions of the avatar lead you inward
The whole world is the combination of the name and the form. Possessiveness and attachment are the f
Four types of Chanting done by devotees
Devotees are of four types based on the path taken to contemplate upon the Lord. The first type is s
True devotee comes for Knowledge of the self
Whatever others may do take it as the will of the Divine. Think that whatever, good or bad, happens,
Devudanaga Veru Deshamanduna Ledu
God is not there in any external place, He is there in one’s own self! Sin is not there in any
God's love alone is selfless: With analogies
When one enquires about what is it that is selfless in this world, one finds that God alone is selfl
We need to keep up good health to experience Eternal bliss
It is a wrong notion that people consider health in relation to worldly existence. One also believes
Importance and working of human body
It is a wrong notion that people consider health in relation to worldly existence. One also believes
Get good name to all; Convocation message
So students, it’s a great opportunity. You should consider this as a scared day. Good teachings sh
Students always be in a good company
When once students go out of the portals of the educational institutions and enter the society, thei
Students should develop common sense
Therefore, to begin with, students should participate in those actions that will are essential to th
For good actions never waste time: Message to Students
“At least you act on the good thought the moment it rises and do good actions without wasting time
Act on the good thought the moment it rises : Ravana's Message to Humanity
Last words of wisdom from Ravana: Good message Ravana fell down after being hit by
Discriminate before acting, is it good or bad
Man sees, experiences many things in the world and also knows about other’s experiences. But the g
Story of Valmiki
Ratnakara, who was ruthless and cruel hearted, indulged in many wicked activities to making a living
There should be harmony in thoughts, words and deeds: Anecdote of three brothers
There are three brothers in a house. There will be peace at home when the three brothers love each o
The words, mind, ego and the spirit belong to the same family
Students!! The culture of Bharath is noblest and second to none. Man is sum total of hi
Manasulo Nunna Bhavambhu
Manasulonunna bhavambu manchidaina, Kalagi teerunu phalasiddi karyamandu Manasulonunna bhavam
Chant the name of the Lord and do service
One must chant the Lord’s name while doing Seva. Chanting the Lord’s name wards away the evil th
Sevadal should never enter into politics: Guidelines to the Members of the Sri Sathya Sai Organisation
The members of Sevadal participating either in samithi or as Sevadal or in bhajan activity or in stu
Born as a human behave like one
Embodiments of Love!! Having being born as human one must try to broad
Difficulties would make us grow in life: With explanations from various avatars life
Life is sacred, invaluable and is worth living. Man must perform actions in order to develop such fi
We need to do service activities to cleanse our hearts
One without the purity of thought cannot understand the “Paratatwa”, the principle of other, the
Our actions are responsible for our destination
The salvation and the destination are in man’s control. Today’s deeds turn into mental impressio
Atma latent in everyone is the same
Whether it is in Sai Organisation or in any Organization, or in any region, or in any country, or in
Unity of thought word and deed confers Divine grace
Even an insect can cause harm. To do good is difficult. Anybody can do harm. But only few can do goo
Develop qualities in life
We tell something but do something else. This is a bad trait, common, in many human beings! Now-a-da
When all the riches around, leaving the body with a pall of gloom serves no purpose
Embodiments of divine Atma, Even if there is not even an iota of transformation in us, it amounts t
What is the significance of human life
If man is satisfied living with his physical sheath alone then what is the specialty of human life?
The entry of Shyama into Shirdi: Story of Shyama and his experiences with Baba
Shyam’s parents brought him to Shirdi after their retirement. He was two years old at that time. H
Inner peace gives you outer harmony: Practical Solutions
First and foremost, one must know whom one should take refuge in, to get what one desires. People wa
Puttuta Oka Chintha
Birth is a worry, Life on earth is worry, Family is a cause for worry as
Food and television are the causes for the agitation of mind
What is the cause for the thoughts that arise either in the mind or outside? One might conquer Indra
Every Sadhana must lead you on the inward journey
The day one develops inner vision ,one pacifies the attractions of the external vision. Man today un
God is merely a witness to every action
One’s own good and bad deeds are the primal cause for joy and sorrow and for any happiness in this
One needs to foster good thoughts
Thoughts are the basis for everything. Hence one must foster good thoughts. From where does one get
What is Kriya Yoga according to Bhagawan
All that is outside is the reflection of the inner being. They are the reflections of the inner bein
Good virtues and values helps to gain self-confidence in life
People have been undertaking the spiritual practices of ‘japa’ penance, ‘dhyana’ meditation,
Follow the ideals laid by elders in the path of Service
The word ‘seva’ consists of only two syllables ‘se’ and ‘va’ but it is pregnant with mea
Service can never go along with egotism, attachment and ostentation
One must make self enquiry to find out if one has the necessary qualities to engage in service activ
All the defects lies in the way we see things: With beautiful analogies
Man is earning much wealth and various forms of education, but there is no defect in either the educ
Puttuta Oka Chintha
“Puttuta Oka chinta, birth is number one worry, Bhoominunduta chinta, to live on earth is ano
When you see the whole creation with Love, it becomes Brahman
It is said that the world is an illusion, brahma alone is the truth. No, the world too is true. When
Every action has a reaction: With beautiful analogies
Every action has a consequence. There cannot be an action without reaction. An action however small
True new year should bring eternal joy
Today is the advent of New Year. One celebrates it at home and derives happiness from this occasion
Become servant of servants
Every human being should keep in mind the principles of adwaitha, enter into the society with princi
Swami explains the workings of body, mind, intellect and atma
Man must aspire to become broadminded living in this vast and wide world. Every human being has four
How a student should conduct himself: Powerful message
This age is very sacred; is one of divinity. This is the age that will bear sweet fruits. One must n
Man creates his own problems: Analogy from Mahabharatha
Others do not give either pleasure or pain. Man’s thoughts, words and deeds are solely responsible
How to develop our character: A story of Shirdi Baba devotee Das Ganu
Man’s character can be developed to some extent through proper words, actions and behaviour. Once
Surrender all your activities to God
We can do worldly activities, whatever we might do we should offer all our actions to please God. Yo
God stands for Generation, Organisation and Destruction
The whole cosmos functions on the basis of three types of activity. These are what we experience in
Paul and Jesus
Initially, Paul was a fierce critic of Jesus. Jesus appeared in a dream to Paul, and smiled. He patt
John becoming Moses
At one time a messenger, an angel, was going through a book. John saw that and asked "What is that?"
Chukkalanniyu Brahma
All the stars, the Sun, the moon, water, heaven, Vaikuntha, the mother, the father, wealth, deserved
Everything is Brahman in this creation
All are children of God, parts of the divine, the manifestation of divinity. Hence it is said in Gee
Helping others essentially means helping yourself
One need not worry in any matter. Man must do good actions that are beneficial to everyone. When doi
Chukkalanniyu Brahma
All the stars, the Sun, the moon, water, heaven, Vaikuntha, the mother, the father, wealth, deserved
You are verily God; Do not limit God and His actions
When one is the embodiment of the divine, there is none outside that one can seek as God. Therefore
Being bereft of ego would lead you to attain Mukthi
There is yet another type of people that want to control and destroy mind. Such people believe that
We need to foster good feelings
One must abstain from bad actions, bad thoughts and bad conduct which ruin one’s precious human li
Man's fortune or misfortune depends on his thoughts
Mind is not like the blank white paper. Mind is imprinted with the tendencies and experiences of man
Mind and its mysteries
Mind is responsible for all the business dealings and activities in the world. A school without a te
Ideal teachings given by Rishikula's and Gurukula's
In this sacred country of Bharath, from time immemorial the idea of service has been handed down by
Namasmarana is like the bore-well which draws water from the heart
There is water underneath the earth but how can man draw the underground water? There is soil and mu
All the happiness is latent in you, follow your own path: Beautiful analogy
Everything is within. There is nothing in the outside world that does not exist within. The ‘sath,
Do not blame others for your actions
“Manayeva manushyanaam, kaaranam bandhamokshayoho”- mind is the cause for bondage or liberation!
Mind can separate the good from the bad
Here is a small example: The water of the ocean is salty. The heat of the Sun converts the ocean wat
What is form and formless: Analogy
Therefore all the worldly actions must be based on spiritual principles. There are two aspects, ‘S
Good qualities depends on the company we keep
“Budhdhihi karmanusaarini!!” One’s intellect develops based on one’s good and bad actions. B
Sathyanu Sarini Lakshmihi
The goddess of prosperity walks in the wake of Truth; Fame follows sacrifice; Knowledge follows di
Actions are important and not decisions
In this conference, we have arrived at many new conclusions and have also chalked out a program for
Difference between goodness and greatness; Story of Rama and Ravana
“Brahmavid brahmaiva bhavathi”- the knower of the Brahman becomes the Brahman. When one entertai
Swami on current state of society
Today, there is no spirit of sacrifice among people in high positions and authority either in busine
Paapa bheethi, Daiva preethi, Sangha neethi
“The ignorance, due to lack of fear of sin, The absence of love for God,
Our behaviour should be exemplary
Vedanta said, “Sow an action and reap a tendency. Sow a tendency, reap a habit,
We need to develop the quality of sacrifice, love for the country and contemplate upon spiritual truths
Swami wishes that we put aside the differences of caste and religion and make an effort to realise t
Food habits and maintenance of good health
Discipline is needed in eating too. One must eat only to the extent required. Excessive eating would
Never break your promise; Tarkad story
People sometimes break their promise. There cannot be a greater sin than going back on one’s word,
Swami on Kundalini and Yoga practices
There are 33 rings in the spinal column, and located between the 9th and 12th rings is the Sushumna
Our actions are permanent
Hence, life is not true, it is not permanent; one’s deeds and actions are true and permanent. One
God alone protects you and not relations
Relatives exist as long as there is life in the body. All the relatives follow one only up to the th
Time is highly valuable; Do not waste it
People think that India is a poor country. What is the cause for its poverty? People’s laziness is
Swami on new year and its importance
Today, the New Year begins. This year is named as ‘Eshwara’. Eshwara means the embodiment or pro
Feelings behind the actions are important
How does one worship brahma? “Shabda brahmamayi, by sound, Charachara mayi, by the movable and the
Swami on Abraham Lincoln
You should recognize one important point. Lincoln was born in a very poor family in United States of
You are atman; Realize it
Bhagawan said, You are all the embodiment's the divine. You are imperishable. The spirit or Atma is
Bhagawan on Karma and Punishment
God simply creates for all of us to experience. Government appoints Police and Military. What for? T
Swami on Reflection, Reaction, Resound
Embodiments of Love! Confidence in the Self, Self confidence should be the goal. With self confidenc
Develop goodness both qualitatively and quantitatively; With analogies
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
If you can understand the strength and the power of good company and use it in the best manner pos
Nidra lechina daadhi nidra poyedu
For the sake of one rupee, people tell a lie and do all kinds of things throughout the day. For th
When I am God, why should I pray Him
One can also inquire in another way. How should one pray to God? When one is God oneself, why shoul
Chanting Gayathri Mantra three times a day removes all your sins
It is necessary to chant the Gayathri mantra either in the early hours of the morning or in the even
Through vedas one can attain Brahmanatwa and Brahmatattwa
One attains the third life when one chants the Vedas. He is then called a ‘Viprudu’. When this i
Three birth's in one life
The most significant karma in a man’s life lies in his natural birth from the mother’s womb. Thi
Offer all your actions to God
Creation is the manifestation of the cosmic will. It is referred to as ‘nature’. Whosoever is bo
Karma, Janma, Dharma and Brahma
The castle of Hindu philosophy has the concepts of karma, janma, dharma and brahma as its walls. For
Karanambuna Kalgu Ghana Moha
It is the cause, at the very beginning, which leads to the bondage of lust, Lust gives rise to fool
Good people face more obstacles in life
For good work and good people, it is natural that there are many types of obstructions and obstacles
Do not criticize others
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
Our service should not be confined to a chosen place here or there. We should do service everywhere,
Swami on Dehi and Deha
It is said in the Vedas: Not by actions, not by progeny, not by wealth but by sacrifice alone one ca
All our Karma should be Selfless
The fact that service is superior to japa, dhyana and yoga is something you should recognize as trut
Serving others is the highest Sadhana
More than performance of Vratas (ritualistic vows) and Pujas (ritualistic worship), to do service is
Karmalunu Kadhu, Puthrulunu Kadhu
It is not one's work, it is not one's children, it is not one's wealth; it is only service that is t
Swami on the role of doctors and on the current state of medical colleges
Many doctors raised doubts in the reports submitted yesterday; they were concerned about the success
Lessons learnt form the heart and sacrifice done by blood cells
One needs to ponder on the teachings of one’s heart! But one is becoming tired, impatient and weak
Swami on the role of head, heart and hand
The food and habits of man today are very peculiar. Two aspects are important to man namely, the hea
Swami does everything for the welfare of society
This is the day of Ugadi. Sacred thoughts yield sacred results. Hence deeds motivated by and perform
Body is given for performing sacred actions
Whenever you have a litte pain, if you go on thinking, 'Pain! Pain!', the pain only increases. If yo
Swami on past, present and future
Man can think of the future. Man can also think of the past. Man can experience the present. But in
Serve with humility and egoless state
In this manner, we should mingle with people and together, we should promote the idea of service. Wi
Swami on the role and conduct of Sevadal
If you deceive anyone, believe and know that you are deceiving your own chosen God. Every moment, yo
Importance of Karma or action with Analogy
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
As has been said, for the moving and the non-moving component of this world, there is only one fathe
Do not expect results from your actions
We only consider the results of the deeds that we do and the type of deeds that we do, as important.
Ego and attachment are hindrances to service
Before undertaking this kind of selfless work, we should see that all attractions, likes and dislike
Feelings behind actions are important
Therefore, the experience is greater than imagination or feeling. You may feel that you are one wit
Swami on the importance of human values
If money is lost, by struggle and strain you can get back the lost money. If the health is lost, by
Message to students on Sports meet day
All your games are not sports and games over a limited period. You should be in this game throughout
What is the Path to Divinity
Whatever you do, take it as God's work. Don't take it as my work or your work. We are all members in
Swami on good and bad company
Give up bad company. Run away from bad company. You should never be in bad company. The reason is, y
Human values are latent in us
Embodiments of love! Under the present circumstances, we should know that love is important. As love
Practice leads to success: With an small analogy
Embodiments of Love! Students! During the Summer Course, you will receive such advice from elders an
Develop kshama with love
Students! In everyone of your spiritual endeavour, you must make the resolution, “This I MUST achi
Awake, arise stop not till the goal is reached
The Vedas declare: Uttisthata jagrata prapya varannibodhata. Arise, awake, and stop not till the g
Lack of kshama leads to jealousy; Analogies of Ravana, Asuya and Anasuya
Anasuya who had three sons. They were no ordinary sons for they were none other than Brahma, Vishnu,
Lead a Divine life from new year
This is New Year Day according to the Gregorian calendar. We have other New Year days according to
Understand your Body, Mind and Intelligence
According to the words of poet Vemana, it does not matter even if you go to the world of Indra or t
God exists; Message to youth with analogies
Young people generally do not have faith in God and they get into a despondent situation by asking
New year doesn't bring joy or sorrow
Embodiments of Love! YEARS have rolled by, but man has not developed noble feelings. A true human
Festivals teach us to be united
To make our hearts sacred we perform and observe so many festivals. The aim of a festival is the tra
Anger is a sign of your own reflection
God does so many activities for several reasons. We cannot understand God’s actions. Men attribute
Human character is most important
The human heart which is so soft and tender has now become so hard. Why? The reason is our conduct.