What is Tarakam in Vedanta

What is meant by ‘Tarakam’? It is ‘Khechari’, ‘Vechari’, ‘Madhyama’ and the true ess

Where Vedas end, Vedanta begins, explanation of Vedanta

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

God bestows two-syllabled name for man's redemption

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

Story of Mother earth and Fox

Everything in this world deserves to be worshipped. That is the reason why many pay their respects t

Everything is God in this creation

One may say that God has no form but He has a name. ‘God’ itself is a name! ‘Rama’, Krishna�

Unity in society is important for country's development

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

Health confers salvation or liberation, so protect your health

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

Swami explaining the role and workings of Pancha Koshas

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

Students always be in a good company

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

We need to develop patriotism

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

Swami on the depletion of Ozone layer

Dear Students! One is enthusiastic to know what exists up above, but there is n

The significance of Devi Navaratri is worshipping nature

‘Devi navaratris’ means the worship of nature. Nature is seen as the ‘Devi Swaroopini’, esse

Do everything with a Divine approach

Where is ‘brahma’? Brahma is all pervasive; omnipresent. That is also called as ‘chaitanya’

Mother earth is the basis for everything

There are sweet and sacred seeds in one’s hand. The seeds are very powerful, but the seeds grow in

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?

Vasudhaikakutumbhakam is the message of Sankranti

Students should behave in a very respectful manner, should respect the elders, love the parents, res

Message to youth and students

Since the occasion is right, Swami speaks about the students in today’s world. If a group of five

Everything in this world is a combination of five elements

The whole world is made of the five elements of life. Everything is a combination of these five elem

Man should behave like himself and not like an animal

Many youth feel, “Being born as human, what is the use if man does not have freedom? A tiny fish m

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

Sankranthi Signifies inward journey of Man

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

People who take to the Northward Path (Uttarayanamu))

“The aspirant travelling towards the North, with ‘brahma bhaavam’, thoughts of Brahman, ‘bra

People who take to the Southward Path (Dakshinayana)

Aspirants, who wish to travel southward, must perform sacred sacrificial rituals, indulge in charity

Janana Maranalu Rendunu Jantanundu

Birth and death are together, Like the two wheels of a two wheeler,

Inner Significance of festivals in India

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

Explanation of Bhur Bhuvah Suvah

In the Gayathri mantra, “Bhur bhuva suvaha”, the first word “Bhur” refers to materialisation

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

Atma is embedded in man; Like a pearl in an ocean

“Manasu nirmalambe manchiki margambu” Pure mind leads to goodness;

Difference between an Optimist and a pessimist

“Korika teerina vela nanu goppaga pogidedaroyi! Korika teeraka pothe uraka tegedadaro

Whatever happens is for my own good: Beautiful Analogies

“Korika teerina vela nanu goppaga pogidedaroyi! Korika teeraka pothe uraka tegedadaro

Significance of Angeerasa year

There are sixty years as per the Telugu calendar beginning with Prabhava and ending with Akshaya. Th

Ugadi is celebrated to understand the nature of the world

The birthdays of the incarnations are celebrated as festivals in Bharath. The birthdays of the relig

Where has man come from? With analogies

Where has man come from? What is his origin? No man is putting in efforts to enquire and to know the

Papa Bhayambu Poye

There is no fear of sin, the wicked and cruel deeds are rampant on earth, devotion towards God has v

You are fortunate to be part of Sathya Sai Seva Organisations

In the days to come, this shed will not be sufficient to hold the conferences of Sai organisations.

Reach and realise divinity through Seva: Analogy of Arjuna

Every Office-bearer must consider, himself, a worker. Embodiments of Divine Atma! You should neve

All names and forms are of God: Analogy of Sweets

All names and forms are that of God. Hence, “Ek prabhu ko anek naam!”-One God has many names! Go

Explanation of Gayathri Mantra

Swami tells that in Gayathri Mantra “om bhur bhuva suvaha”, ‘bhur’ means earth; ‘bhuvaha�

Manasu Nadaramugagonna Manavundu

“Manasu aadharamugagaonna maanavudu Bhramalakante heenamai brathuku chedunu,

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

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!

Truth and sacrifice are the goals of life

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

Atma is permanent and body is impermanent

Atma is permanent and body is impermanent: When one controls one’s mind, prana too is

Man is losing his morals today

Man is the combination of three aspects namely, morality, righteousness and spirituality. Such a sac

Benefits of being in a good company; With analogies

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

Swami explaining the meanings of Govinda

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

God is beyond five elements

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

Scientists are not creators; With analogies

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

Who is a Mudamathi according to Shankara

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

God is present in everything

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

Valmiki, Lava and Kusha's role in spreading Ramakatha

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

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

Purify your hearts; Ugadi message

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

Who is a true devotee

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

Everyone can transform their Samskaras

When one concludes that all the matter in the world undergoes change from either good to bad or vice

Foster love and cultivate sacrifice

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

Krishna - Radha Tattwa

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

Principle of Love and its importance to Life

A man without love is a living corpse. The divinity of man can be recognized only in sacrifice and l

Man is verily God

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

Tana Jeevithambulu

In this world, there are righteous people who would sacrifice their lives and in the present times,

Daanamu Kaani Yagna Sandhanamu Kaani

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

Develop love in every act of yours

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

Stages in human life; with analogies

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

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

God who resides in everyone is only One

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

God can do anything; Arjuna-Pramila Story

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

Sacrifice of Emperor Bali

Emperor Bali was the personification of charity. He sacrificed everything during yagnas (sacrificial

Swami on Emperor Bali and Vamana

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