Never become a Lover, become Love: Beautiful Analogies
Students can understand the interpretation of subtle aspects. One must never be a lover. A lover may
If you have faith, God himself will be a puppet in your hand
How simple it is to practise it in your daily life! You don’t need to study any sacred texts. Nor
Truth and Brahma Tattwa can never be changed: Brahmam Garu Explanation
The words of truth spoken might die but the truth remains eternal. Likewise the nature of Brahman is
Truth, brahman doesn't die at any given point of time: With Analogies
Some millions of years ago, the Sun blew up due to excess of Helium gas in it. The Sun blew up into
What is Sankhyamu in Vedanta
The second one is ‘Sankhyamu’. It refers to the ‘panchendriya’, the five senses, ‘pancha p
Where Vedas end, Vedanta begins, explanation of Vedanta
Therefore Vedas are limited to the physical world. Next is the ‘Vedantam’, which is most importa
What are Vedas, their origin and significance
Embodiments of Divine atma!! From ancient times the people of Bharath have gone throug
Hari Bhajana Bina Sukha Shanthi
Hari Bhajana Sukha Shanti Nahin Hari Nama Bina Ananada Nahin Prema Bhakti Bina Uddhara Nahin Guru Se
Jeevatma and Paramatma are one and the same
Where can one find compassion? Compassion is in one’s heart. A heart filled with compassion can be
Spirituality must begin at a tender age: Analogy
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
A rich man once came to Shirdi with his pockets full of five rupee notes which were clearly visible.
The purpose of Life is to know who you are
Will a snake be killed by mere rubbing of its hood?” Will mere punishing the body, s
Puttapaina Mardinchina Pamu Marnamonduna
Will a snake be killed by mere rubbing of its hood?” Will mere punishing the body, s
As is your feeling so is your vision
God is never selfish. He is selfless. How can selfish people to know the selfless? One’s own thoug
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Copper coins episode from Shiridi Baba's life
Once in Shiridi, Baba, sitting on the steps of Dwarakamayi, was keenly looking at some copper coins.
Health confers salvation or liberation, so protect your health
Embodiments of love! All said and done, the summary of Swami’s talk is t
Health is the real wealth
Therefore this material wealth is not important. It is the wealth of goodness and good qualities tha
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
People trust in the words of soothsayers but not God
"Nammaka chedina varalunnaru kani, Nammi chadinatti varu ee lokana leru leru!!" "People, who did
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
Nothing exists without Atma
I told you yesterday that Aham (feeling of me & Mine) is the son of Atma and mind is the son of Aham
Love of God is absolutely selfless
Embodiments of Love! The goal of Love is sacrifice. Love does not aspire anything. Love does not bla
Hari Bhajana Bina Sukha
Hari Bhajana Sukha Shanti Nahin; Hari Nama Bina Ananada Nahin; Prema Bhakti Bina Uddhara Nahin; Guru
What is Sath, Chit, Ananda
God is the one with the three attributes of “Sath”, “Chit” and “Ananda”. “Sath” is p
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
Pranava is Brahman
When good words are told we listen with one ear and allow them to leave through the other ear. When
Radiance of Atma and progress of science
Life is a blend of both sunshine and shade. There is no happiness without sorrow and sorrow without
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
Atma is present in all human beings
It is said in Katopanishad that every human being is in possession of a body akin to a chariot and A
Conscience, Conscious and Consciousness
One should not follow one’s body or mind as ‘mind is like a mad monkey’ and ‘body is like a
Magistrate enquiring Shirdi Baba
After a few years there a magistrate case filed on Baba. Sai Baba had to offer witness in that parti
Shirdi Baba's Life Story
There is another speciality associated with this day. In the year 1838, Shirdi Sai Baba was born in
Do everything with a Divine approach
Where is ‘brahma’? Brahma is all pervasive; omnipresent. That is also called as ‘chaitanya’
Significance behind 'Devi Navaratri'
That person is truly a human being, who is sanctified by the unity of thought, word and deed. The he
What is the meaning of Devi Navaratri
What is the meaning of ‘Devi navaratri”? ‘Navaratri’ means nine nights. What is the meaning
Goal of human life is to attain bliss
“Durlabham, maanusho janmaha!!” Human birth is rare to get. “Madaatma sarvabhootantaraatma!!
Hari Bhajana Bina Sukha Shanthi Nahi
Hari Bhajana Sukha Shanti Nahin; Hari Nama Bina Ananada Nahin; Prema Bhakti Bina Uddhara Nahin; Guru
Shirdi Baba gives the explanation of who is a true Guru: Kelkar Experience
One day Baba called Kelkar and asked him to do “Guru Pooja”, (worship Guru) as it was a Gurupoor
Why Do We Chant Shanthi Mantram Thrice
People say “Shanthi, Shanthi, Shanthi”, peace, peace, peace. Why should one chant it thrice? Is
Sankranthi is a festival which belongs to the whole of human race
‘Sravanam’, listening, ‘keertanam’ singing, ‘Vishnu smaranam’, chanting, ‘paadasevanam
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
Sankranthi Signifies inward journey of Man
Hence, Sankranti means the movement towards inner vision, pure heart and unsullied nature. Just as t
What is the significance of Uttarayana
From the day of Sankranti, the sun travels from south to north. What is the significance of the nort
Story of Narakasura
Lord Krishna killed the cruel, wicked Kamsa and installed another as the king. This infuriated the w
Inner Significance of festivals in India
Embodiments of Divine Atma!! The festivals celebrated by people of Bharat, are all signifi
Our pride is the elephant: Elephant - Crocodile story
The elephant that was caught by the crocodile prayed to the Lord Narayana— “Taavultappenu
Treat every given work as god's work, then you would be happy
The cause for the restlessness in man today, is the improper discharge of his duties and treading t
Everything happens according to the will of God: Example of human body
Everything conducts itself as per the will and discipline of God. There is a good example to unders
Understand the difference between intellect and intelligence: With analogies
Students should understand the difference between intellect and intelligence. One can earn “O” g
All the joy of the world is present in you, its your own property
Nityanandam, paramasukhdam, Kevalam gnyaanamurtim, Dwandateetham, Gaganasadrusham, yogi hrudhyana
God is love and love is God
In what form does God exist? He exists in the form of Love! Love is present in everyone. Swami has b
Truth is one and not two
Brahman is the principle of oneness; it does not exist separately. “Yekam sath, viprah bahuda vada
Peace is within you; Analogy of a rich man
A rich man decided to go on a pilgrimage. He thought that carrying too much luggage would create dis
The third eye for man is knowledge
Wisdom is main ‘eye’ gifted to mankind. Without the eye of wisdom, man is just an animal. There
Swami on Allopathy and Ayurveda
Embodiments of Divine Atma!! In Bharath, since ancient times, noble souls and spiritual se
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Bhajana Bina Sukha Shanthi Nahi
Hari Bhajana Sukha Shanti Nahin; Hari Nama Bina Ananada Nahin; Prema Bhakti Bina Uddhara Nahin; Guru
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
Hari Bhajana Bina Sukha Shanthi Nahi
Hari Bhajana Sukha Shanti Nahin; Hari Nama Bina Ananada Nahin; Japa Dhyana Bina Samyoga Nahin; Prabh
Chitta Suddhi Leni Shiva Poojaletiki
“Chitta sudhdhi leni Shiva pooja yetiki?” What is the use of all the worship without a pure hear
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
Practice is more important than preaching: Beautiful analogy of a bank
Embodiments of the Divine Atma! Man listens and takes part in many conversations.
Only love can capture Atma in its true sense
Though atma does not have legs, nothing can move faster than it! The atma does not have hands; but i
Atma is embedded in man; Like a pearl in an ocean
“Manasu nirmalambe manchiki margambu” Pure mind leads to goodness;
How to understand Atma: With Analogies
Man thinks that it is the eye that sees a particular scene. No! The eye is lifeless, inert. Who is
Life dedicated to know Atma is the real life
Therefore in this world the atmic life is most important. The lives lived through the body, mind or
Man needs to have an eye of wisdom
Every being has eyes. It is not only the humans that have eyes but even the animals, birds and insec
Demonstration of Raga, Bhava, Tala: Why should we clap with hands: Swami on different facets of singing
Embodiments of Love!! People sing bhajans while keeping the beat with
Don't get attached to the body: Swami's example
People know that Swami leads by example. This is Swami’s body. But Swami is the not the body, Swam
Parents should be role model to children
One must not indulge in worrying about others the moment one gets up from sleep.
Same principle of Atma is present in everyone: With Analogies
Embodiments of Love!! Recognise that it is one Atma that pervades all. Do n
We need to learn to see unity in diversity: With analogies
For Bharatiyas all festivals are sacred days. They are true, eternal, beyond attributes. It does not
You are verily God, realise it: With analogies
“Ekam sat viprah bahuda vadanti”- there is only one God and it is ‘Atma’, ‘aham’. That
Who are these three crore deities: Significance behind it
The ancients worshipped God by remembering Him, thinking and believing that He exists everywhere. Go
Nothing is permanent in this world except Atma
Embodiments of Love!! In daily life, the nature which is experienced through th
Hari Bhajana Bina Sukha Shanthi
Hari Bhajana Sukha Shanti Nahin; Hari Nama Bina Ananada Nahin; Prema Bhakti Bina Uddhara Nahin; Guru
Reach and realise divinity through Seva: Analogy of Arjuna
Every Office-bearer must consider, himself, a worker. Embodiments of Divine Atma! You should neve
How to know the Atma Tattwa
Who is ‘Jeevudu’, the individual soul? From where has it come? The individual soul originates fr
Jeeva tattwa and atma tattwa
Who is the human being? Where from he has come? Divinity is the source. Suppose we have piled up som
Become servant of servants
Every human being should keep in mind the principles of adwaitha, enter into the society with princi
Aham exists in everyone
The atma that dwells in all is one and the same. One may be named as Rama or Krishna or Madhusudhana
What is true Adwaitha
Therefore, one must hold on to that which is the basis for everything. The root cause for everything
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
Mind is the basis for everything
Man must aspire to become broadminded living in this vast and wide world. Every human being has four
Hari Bhajana Bina Sukha Shanthi
Hari Bhajana Sukha Shanti Nahin; Hari Nama Bina Ananada Nahin; Prema Bhakti Bina Uddhara Nahin; Gur
Paramatma Prema Dharanilo Janulaku
The first duty is to make people experience the divine love in this world. In fact progress is ensur
What is the meaning of word Guru
What is the inner significance of the word “guru”? ““Gu”, “Ru”= “Gu”- gukaro andha
Veda is Dwaitha
Based on the nature of the world, the four Vedas declare the four great sayings: “Aham Brahmasmi,
One can understand Divine Principle by following intellect and by giving up mind
Some might think that Brahman can be achieved through some Sadhanas or spiritual endeavours, but Bra
As is the vision, so is the world
Embodiments of the Divine atma!! When one’s vision is filled with love one can see the B
Significance of night long bhajan during Shivaratri
One thought, one vision and one action, we need to consider all the three as one. Then we would not
Service helps you to recognise untruth
One may say that one does the spiritual Sadhana for self realisation. Atma is all pervasive. One doe
Mind and its working
Embodiments of the Divine Atma!! The human body made up of the senses and five e
Be prepared to serve and do not expect others to serve you: Chinnakatha
Embodiments of Divine atma! Students!! Students must be ready to serve others but should n
How the word, Rishikula turned to school in modern times
The word ‘Rishi’ relates to those people who had no delusions about the body but naturally exhib
Who is a Rishi
The word ‘Rishi’ relates to those people who had no delusions about the body but naturally exhib
Prayer is the magnet
Today man is not keeping his mind in a proper way due to an increase in the worldly desires.
Money doesn't confer happiness and peace: Beautiful Analogy
Money is necessary to lead life and there nothing wrong in man working for it. But one should not be
Sadhana is important for Sevadal; Analogies
In our organisations, whether one preaches it or not, seva and “Sadhana” or self practice should
Analogy of a dog to explain about the mind
There lived a rich and prosperous householder whose heart was filled with love and compassion for ot
What is Sin?
What is sin? As per Indian culture, ‘service to others is merit and harming others is sin (paropak
Paapa bheethi, Daiva preethi, Sangha neethi
“The ignorance, due to lack of fear of sin, The absence of love for God,
Ramanujacharya's visishtadwaitha philosophy
He began preaching and establishing the fact that it is the one atma that pervades all beings, God i
Shankaracharya's adwaitha philosophy
Making the philosophy of oneness of humanity as the basis, Shankaracharya undertook the task of prea
Religions are never the reason for chaos and confusion
Embodiments of pavitra atma, Religion and sect is not responsible for the strif
How religions arisened in the world
Embodiments of the sacred Atma!! Bharath from times immemorial has taught the world the w
What is Samadhi State
Students!! The word Samadhi is understood in many different ways in the world.
How do we get to Samadhi state
The third line of the verse refers to the state of samadhi. To attain Samadhi one has to follow cert
Atma is permanent and body is impermanent
Atma is permanent and body is impermanent: When one controls one’s mind, prana too is
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Pranayama and Prathyahara
Embodiments of the divine atma! Young boys and girls!! The path of spirituality can be co
India has proclaimed that truth is one
However, the same Atma was present in both of them. Truth is one and age becomes irrelevant where Tr
Scriptures and Puranas proclaim truth
It is only when action is related to the Atma that the nature of Sathya or Truth stands revealed. Wh
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Time is verily God; With analogy
All mortals must bow to Time via death. But Time too has a Master. Who is that Master? It is God. Pe
Namaskaram signifies unity
Salutation offered with two hands brought together is referred to as Namaskaram. What is the inner s
Swami on the origin of Aham or I
What is the primordial essence of oneself? The answer that comes from within is that it is Aham or
What should we pray to God
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
This is the New Year, called “Eshwara”. It has got all forms of wealth and it is the year when o
Man's selfishness is the root cause for all conflicts
“Ekatma sarva bhootantaraatma”, there is only one spirit present in all the beings. When such br
Swami on new year and its importance
Today, the New Year begins. This year is named as ‘Eshwara’. Eshwara means the embodiment or pro
Who is trinity
Who is ‘Eshwara’? Vedas refer to “Eashwara” as the soul or the atma. It has also stated that
Love all, hate none
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
And we find that this is Dharma - the code we read, and they all speak of same divinity. Vedas refer
Atma is present in everyone
The self is within you. The self, the spirit is in everyone. The atma the spirit in everyone is one.
Pre-requisite for faith is quality
The self is within you. The self, the spirit is in everyone. The atma the spirit in everyone is one.
Bhagawan on Jealousy
Don’t be carried away by anybody. You hold on to your own faith, cling on to the principle of spir
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You are atman; Realize it
Bhagawan said, You are all the embodiment's the divine. You are imperishable. The spirit or Atma is
We need to uphold the teachings of Adi Shankara
Today, you have learnt the verse of Sankara relating to Satsang and the benefits which Satsang conf
Youth should develop human values and be in good company; With an analogy
You should acquire the qualities of truth, prema and forbearance, as also the quality of sacrifice
Human beings should help each other
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
Shankara was in the position of a teacher for the entire world and he propagated many ideals amongs
Swami on the importance of Bhaja Govindam
Divyatma Swarupas! Young students, the teacher-taught relationship has been very sacred in our tra
All religions taught us to be good
Young students! Indian culture is based on non-dual thought and non-dual philosophy. This special
Swami on Bhaja Govindam and its importance
While individuals may have their own notions and these may differ from each other, the Atma Tattwa
God is beyond five elements
No matter how high a position and capacity a scientist may have achieved in his profession, he can
Who is a Mudamathi according to Shankara
The most important thing that has been communicated in these verses is the word mudamathi (one so
Sad state of students in society
Students must strive to attain strength connected with responsibility. They should also recognise t
All service reaches God
The whole world is the manifestation of the Lord. So such service that you do to individuals is serv
Do service all through your life
Everyone we come across wants to become a Guru or a leader. Everyone is a leader or a Guru, but nobo
Who am I; Question yourself
First of all, one must make every effort to know one self. One wastes time in responding to question
Different names of Gayathri and their significance
When one utters the name Gayathri, one derives happiness from the atmic principle and the oneness th
Form is transient, name is eternal
In this world mud or clay is in one form. The clay is one but the forms that it can be moulded into
Allahyanchu Mohamadeeyulu
The Muslims refer to God as Allah, the good Christians refer to God as Jehovah, the Vaishnavites ref
Names and forms are many, God is one
God is only one but names and forms are many. Each one likes a particular form and or a particular n
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
What is Selfless Service
Premaswarupas! Today, the fact that the all-India Sathya Sai Swayam sevaks are celebrating their fou
Swami on the importance of mind, matter and awareness
In the humanity today this equality is the ‘integrated awareness’ or ‘pragnya’. This ‘inte
Atma is the Brahman present in all forms
To be able to decide something as ‘yes, it is’ or to say ‘no, it is not’ are but the phenome
Human life obtained after much effort
This human birth is the collective effect of the good deeds performed in many previous births. As on
Pleasure and pain are the reflection of your own self
The things which appear as dual to an individual namely the good or the bad, happiness or sorrow are
Equal mindedness would take you closer to God; With analogies
The tree which gives us what we want has been described as the Kalpavriksha. In this description, a
Importance of Yoga in realizing Atma
One individual, that is the Atma Swaroopa, either in the waking state, or in the deep sleep state
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Focus on Atma and not on form
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
Today, one should understand and experience the oneness of the Atma which goes through every form
Atma is one and the same in everyone
When we are able to realise and understand the significance of the statement that God in you and i
Krishna - Radha Tattwa
Embodiments of divine love! We should not consider Atmic principle only limited to bodies. Only when
Say to God,
Not only that, you say that you belong to God, you don't say God belongs to you. These are the two t
Ego is bane and humility is boon in service
Embodiments of Divine atma! This service will give you a high and noble position. That exalted state
See oneness in everything; Analogy to sevadal
Without giving room to any differences of opinion and getting rid of ego and jealousy, when we work
Hari bhajana Bina Sukha Shanthi Nahi
Hari Bhajana Sukha Shanti Nahin Hari Nama Bina Ananada Nahin Prema Bhakti Bina Uddhara Nahin Guru
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
How to understand Atma; By Shankara Disciples
There is some justification in our trying to first understand the aspects of the human body and the
Wasting of human life
Thus, man is born, journeys through his youth, grows old, declines and dies. Should people think on
Stages in human life; with analogies
Truly, our body goes through various stages like boyhood, youth, adolescence and old age. Dependin
Swami on the importance of life and Atma
Sacred minded students! Man generally desires to get something and in fact gets something differen
New year doesn't bring joy or sorrow
Embodiments of Love! YEARS have rolled by, but man has not developed noble feelings. A true human
Faith can make you achieve anything
Earnestness and faith are very important - the divine forms of Bhavani and Shankara. Therefore, let
Swami on the principle of Atma
Embodiments of love!! Embodiments of the Divine principle!! Every person should endeavor to manifest
What is Sath, Chit and Ananda
You are seeing how devotees love God. You are only measuring your love. No, that is wrong. You have
Human life is very precious
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
Narada explains the nine types of Bhakthi - listening, singing, thinking of God, serving His feet, p
You are the embodiment of God
Wherever you see, there is principle of God. You are also God. But you are unable to understand thi
Swami on three types of Shakthi
Therefore, Renunciation, Wisdom and Bhakthi are due to these things. Iccha Shakthi, Kriya Shakthi, J
Who are Bhavani and Shankara
Bhavani Shankara is the name by which the deities are called. Bhavani means earnestness. Shankara me
You are Atma; Realize it
Embodiments of love! If you want to worship God, you need not go anywhere. He is not located at any
Balvikas gurus must be good all time
It is not as if Sai does not know that the balvikas Gurus are giving the important ideals of purity
Swami's teachings for Balvikas Gurus
Today in the context of there being about 5000 Balvikas gurus and if each teacher can set right at l
Swami on the Sacred texts of India
When one wants to fell a tree or destroy a tree, he can do so only by cutting the roots. By working
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True Vidya is Atma Vidya
Just by getting educated and having learning in you and just by creating more and more machines and
Follow truth and obtain peace
Embodiments of Divine Atma! Man in this world is making several inventions and attempts, he is also
God is present in everything
Embodiments of love! Boys and Girls! In this Vallabhai Stadium, we are now noticing different kinds
Names are many God is one
Divyatma Swarupas! Embodiments of Divine Atma! God is only one. He may take different forms and name
Tongue is given to Speak Truth
Pavithratma Swarupas! Students, boys and girls! The tongue which we have is something very sacred. W
Human life is precious, realize it
Divya Atmaswarupas! We are all born in this world taking this human form. But this human body with t
Control your Senses at young age
You should bring out the great ideas that are contained in you with the urge to do better. You shoul