Don't try to understand Me, experience Me

Seeing My physical form, you may be deluded into thinking that I am also a human being like you. You

We should develop Love for God

A being with faith is called human being but today there is no faith in human beings at all. It is u

Who is true human being

Who is a human being? Is it the one with a physical form having legs and hands? Do no

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

Durbuddhula Talanunna

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

Students always be in a good company

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

Everything can be achieved through pure love

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

God always knows what is best for you

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

Human life is precious and we need to cultivate humaness

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

Control of senses is the basis for any achievement

Control of senses is the foundation for all education. One cannot achieve success in any task withou

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

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

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

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 ego enters the mind, downfall is imminent

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

Try to lead your life with good qualities

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

Ego makes one forget oneself

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

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

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

Dual nature of human beings

The nature of human beings may be categorised under two types. One is ‘animality’ and the other

How will power can make or mar a person

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

Vivida Sastra

Various scriptures, Vedas, and Vedangas cannot facilitate ‘tear open’ the curtain masking the mi

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

Worship nature to earn the grace of God

Nature must be worshipped to get rid of man’s ignorance. BY worshipping nature, one can earn the g

What is the meaning of Devi Navaratri

What is the meaning of ‘Devi navaratri”? ‘Navaratri’ means nine nights. What is the meaning

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?

Goal of human life is to attain bliss

“Durlabham, maanusho janmaha!!” Human birth is rare to get. “Madaatma sarvabhootantaraatma!!�

Concentration and interest are more on TV than on themselves: Practical examples

One sees and experiences in a varied way in this world. If one enquires properly the history of Bhar

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

The Body is the Temple of God - Treat it Thus

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

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

The true meaning of man is faith

In Sanskrit and in Upanishads ‘Manava’ or human being means “the one who has faith”. Man me

Bhagawan wishes all of us to be happy

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

Serving the poor would make Swami happy

The doctors must serve, especially the poor, for the seva done to them alone will safeguard one in t

Do service without any expectations: With analogy

Service activities must be taken up without any expectation of the end results, with a selfless atti

What do you mean by God: With beautiful Analogies

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

Everything in this creation is a spark of the Divine

In Bhagavad Gita it is stated that, “Mamaivamsho, jeevaloke, jeeva bhootas sanatanaha!” Every p

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

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

Only God is our true friend

The less one talks the more one serves. Through service one can develop friendship. What is meant by

Excessive talk leads to many problems: Practical analogies

Students!! The present day student is highly confused. The one who can talk does

Man is verily God

In fact human being, though he is a human in form, in reality he is divine. God is present like the

You are God. Know it

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

Who is Manava or Man

Who is Manava? Human Being? Good conduct, good thinking and good character. The combination of these

Use your body to do sacred acts

Money that is lost can be earned again. Lost friends may be got back again. Even the loss of a wife

Service leads to liberation

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

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

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

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

Man should transcend three attributes to attain eternal bliss

In a split second you become angry. In a fraction of a moment you get agitated. They just happen in

Mind can make you an animal, human or Divine

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

If man is right, world would be right: Chinnakatha

An Officer was working in his office. In the house, his child was doing mischief. Unable to check hi

Why does the Divine take the form of a human?

So, divinity doesn’t surface with a special form. Divinity also puts up a human form and appears.

How Nana Saheb Chadorkar became the devotee of Baba

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

Good culture leads to good qualities

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

Mind and its working

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

Who is a true messenger of God

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

Everyman is a messenger of God

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

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

Do not have any misunderstandings within the organisation

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

Fear of Sin, love for God and morality in society

God is the very embodiment of truth; one has to love only the truth and has to realise that the worl

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

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

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

Difference between goodness and greatness; Story of Rama and Ravana

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

Develop sacred qualities and get rid of animal qualities

Embodiments of Love! One must make every effort to know the sacred qualities in a human

Swami on current state of society

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

What is social service according to Bhagawan

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

Are youth having any gratitude towards society

Man is born in society, grows in society, earns name and fame in society and learns many skills in t

Paapa bheethi, Daiva preethi, Sangha neethi

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

Youth should render selfless service to society

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

Human life once lost cannot be got back

Embodiments of love, young man and women! Citizens of the future world! One can earn m

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

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

Body is the temple, God is the indweller; Man should realise it

‘Deho devalayoprocto, jeevodevah sanatanaha”—body is the temple and God is the in dweller. Why

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

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

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

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

Man's quest must be for God rather than for food

In defining a good man, Vemana said that the individual who suffers if he is hungry, who harbours

Swami explaining the meanings of Govinda

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

What is the true essence of Seva

While doing service, it is not enough if you alone have satisfaction but you should bear in mind tha

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

With courage involve yourselves in God's service

Youngsters! You are human beings! You are the children of God! You are the reflection o

Earn a good name in society

We should earn good name and reputation in society. It is humility and obedience which are required

Why do you feel shy to sing God's glory

What is wrong in chanting the Lord’s name? When one can sing very cheap, low cinema songs, then wh

Character and discipline are two important qualities for any nation

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

Youth should develop discipline

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

Youth should possess the qualities of discipline, devotion and duty

The human being must have the main human qualities. The three qualities of ‘Sathwa’, ‘rajas’

How God is present in human being

God, who is all pervasive, is present in a human being too! In what form is he present? The Lord res

All our Karma should be Selfless

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

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

Serving others is the highest Sadhana

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

What is Selfless Service

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

Sacrifice is the way to move ahead in life; With analogies

Students learn swimming and know this better. When in the swimming pool, one has to push back the wa

How diseases are cured in Swami's hospital

Every doctor now has a doubt as to how all the diseases are cured in our hospital. How is it happeni

Three paths man need to know to realize himself

Human life is the essence of the six elements viz., the five elements and the self. To realise that

Who is a true devotee

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

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

Utilise time optimally and lead a good life

Time is highly sacred and valuable. Each one has to introspect whether he is making proper use of t

Desireless state is true bliss

Human heart in its pristine state is highly sacred and human birth is difficult to attain. Janthunam

Human life obtained after much effort

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

Foster love and cultivate sacrifice

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

The law of life is Unity

We should not think that divinity is existing only in a specific form. There is need for unity. It i

Significance and greatness of India

From stone to a precious gem, from an inert thing to the most illuminated, from the lowest caste to

Swami on the devotion of Gopikas

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

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

Swami on Shivam, Shavam and Soham

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

Transformation in villages is important

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

What are the qualities a Sevadal should have

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

Do service with pure heart

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

How to control your senses; Bhagawan explains

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

Serve with patience and humility

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

True meaning of human being

What is the meaning of 'Manava'? It has three letters. 'Ma' means 'without any kind of ignorance, il

God is in search of a good man

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

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

Sanctity of Human life

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

Discrimination power of man

Our life will not move forward if we don't have any knowledge of Sastras or knowledge of experience.

Controlling ones emotions is true education

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

Jagathini Jeevinchu Vadu

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

Path to liberation and realization of God

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

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 can do anything; Arjuna-Pramila Story

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

Remind yourself, "I am a human"

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

Truth is the basis for everything

Embodiments of love! The whole universe rests on the principle of truth. Truth is present everywhere

Follow truth and obtain peace

Embodiments of Divine Atma! Man in this world is making several inventions and attempts, he is also

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