Swami always look for your feelings; Different examples from Mythology

More than the Vedas, it is very essential to understand the teachings of Vedanta. The path of love i

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

I will explain Vedanta extensively to you all

Bhagawan has started Vedanta in a simple way today. Every word and mantra in it has got immense mean

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Neeru daati teppa nippulo padaveyu

“Neeru daati teppa nippulo padaveyu! Neti Bhakthi yentha bootakamulu?!!”

Always contemplate on God: Practical examples

Be in constant communion with God in all the three states: waking, dream, and deep sleep (jagrat, sw

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

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

Sakala Shastra Purana

Sakala shastra puraana sangrahaveththa ayi, Vedanta vedyudau vibhujudaina,

Analogy of a mike to explain matter and energy

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

How and when does the vibration enter the baby's body: Swami reveals the secret

How can one say that the body is matter? The doctors too can dwell on the question as to how this bo

Yeruku Marupu

Without remembering or forgetfulness, Always in the three stages of wakefulness, d

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

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

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

What is Amanaskamu in Vedanta

Next is the ‘Amanaskamu’. What is the meaning of ‘Amanaskam’? The thing that is seen with

What is Sankhyamu in Vedanta

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

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

How to go through the path of Vanaprastha

The Vanaprastham stage is full of austerities. Vanaprastham precedes the Sanyasa stage. It is possib

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

Veda Vedantamulu Valle Vesiyunna

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

Hari Bhajana Bina Sukha Shanthi

Hari Bhajana Sukha Shanti Nahin Hari Nama Bina Ananada Nahin Prema Bhakti Bina Uddhara Nahin Guru Se

Nama Sankeerthana is the ideal form of chanting

Of all the forms of singing the glory of the Lord namely ‘bhava sankeertana’, ‘guna sankeertan

Redeem your lives by Singing His glory

There is none in this world who does not chant the Lord’s name. One thinks of God in one form or t

How am I to know, if you are Shiva or Madhava: Thyagaraja Story

Thyagaraja said, “O lord, how can I decide who you are?! How am I to know if you are Shiva or

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�

Community bhajan is noblest of all

The word and the mind are futile in their attempts to understand the Divine. By singing together the

Music is the royal path to liberation

There are many devotees who propagated the divine actions and the divine mystery through music. Ther

Music makes you forget yourself

One gets satisfaction by singing the miracles of God. Music, as all know, is melodious and pleasant

Talupu Teeyu Nanthalone

“Why do you rush me to open the door, Krishna? Please wait for some time. My husband isn’t aslee

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

Nama Sankeerthana is the royal path to liberation

‘Nama sankeerthana’ or chanting the name of the Lord is the ideal path, the steady path. God tak

Sandu Gondu Landu Mari

Sandu gondu landu mari andarandu Neeve aanandamonduchunduvani Vindu sreedhara.

What is Bhava Sankeerthana

Many are deluded who follow the ‘bhava sankeerthana’ or singing in full realisation of the signi

What is Leela Gaana

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

Vasuki Shayana Srinivasa Chidvilasa

Vasuki sayana srinivasa chidvilasa, Bhava pasamula trunchi manollasa mivvara, Vasu

What is Guna Gaana

God is beyond all attributes and so it is mere delusion to try to win the grace of the Lord by singi

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

What is Bhakthi or Devotion

People make many efforts, follow many paths and receive God’s grace in the process, to attain the

Bhakthi Reva Paramartha Dayini

Devotion is the basis to attain the knowledge of the Supreme Being. Devotion is the panacea to get r

Subramanyam Subramanyam

Subramanyam Subramanyam Shanmukha Natha Subramanyam Subramanyam Subramanyam Sai Natha Subramanyam

Love and show your gratitude to parents: Message to Students

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

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

Vidyalanniyu Nerchi

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

Swami on the downward trend of present education system

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

Nammakamulanu rendu Nayanambule

Nammakamanu rendu nayanambule leni Andhulairi nedu avani yandu!!

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

India always prayed for the welfare of all

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

Man is deluded by Money: With analogy

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

The greatness of India is forgotten by Indians today

Isn’t Savitri, who could win her dead husband’s life back a woman of Bharath?!

Gatha Jeevudagu Pathim

Isn’t Savitri, who could win her dead husband’s life back a woman of Bharath?!

Kalasi melasi tirugudaam

Let us move together, Let us grow together, Let us develop the knowledge together,

Everything is present in Vedas

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

We need to show gratitude towards society

Students must develop the spirit of unity along with the formal education. One is born in the societ

Dehamane Jeevi Yandhu

In the entity called ‘body’, there resides God in the form of ‘heart’! Having played t

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

All our acts must be done righteously

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

All Indians must be united: Analogy of Dharmaja

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

Pada Pada Mani Kinkarulu

When the hoop of death is thrown by the soldiers of death God, When the relatives s

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.

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,

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

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

Mind is the root cause for everything in life: Analogy

One only punishes the body for the mistakes committed. But there is no fault in the body. All the fa

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

Aaku Paccha Pakshulanni

Do all birds green in colour speak as parrots? Do all insects that crawl on the flow

Compassion is what is important today

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

Who is true human being

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

All who come to Prasanthi Nilayam are not devotees

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

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

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

Knowledge with discrimination is important today

Bharath has progressed in the field of science. The knowledge of science is useful only when accompa

What is Sangham or Society

What is meant by ‘Society’? Society is the one that makes various people of different ideas and

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

Sangha Samskara Manthayu Ganga Galise

The social culture has gone into the drain, Contentment has disappeared from humanity, The moral

Prema muditha manase kaho

Prema muditha man se kaho, Rama,Rama,Ram! Rama,Rama,Ram! Rama!Rama!Ram! SriRama! Rama,Ram!! Paapa ka

Health confers salvation or liberation, so protect your health

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

Doctors are verily God

This (hospitals) is not meant for just serving the patients but is also a means for the doctors to

Swami on the building up of equipments for better treatment of patients

Patients from all over world are coming to here to get cured. So in order to provide proper faciliti

Doctors working in our hospitals are extremely fortunate: Swami on different devotee doctors

Certainly the doctors serving in these hospitals are very fortunate. Dr. Rajeshwari working in the h

Why Swami established hospitals in rural areas and not in cities

There are people from villages who do not know about health and suffer when afflicted by illness. Th

When Swami can cure why hospitals: Beautiful examples

Hence in order to protect and safeguard health, hospitals have been established here and there. Some

Health is the real wealth

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

Story of Alexander - Chinnakatha

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

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

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

Vegetables are produced with Drainage water

There are other things too that Swami would like to bring to one’s notice though one knows about t

Vegetables are artificially produced

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

We need to take foods which give strength: All Vitamins and proteins are needed for body

Life sustaining food that is nourishing and nutritious must be eaten. But in this world under the in

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

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

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

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

Limited food intake is good for the body

Man eats food in excess and thoughtlessly. “Na shreyo niyamam vina”, anything that is not bound

Dharmecha, Artecha, Kamecha Nathicharami

“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

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

What is food and what kind of food is good for body

What is the real meaning of ‘Aahara’ food? Grains, vegetables and fruits are considered as food.

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

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

What kind of food must be offered to the God who resides in the stomach as the digestive power

Each part, each system in the human body is sustained by specific life giving cells. There are certa

Cooked food leads to perennial amount of diseases

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

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

Swami explaining the role and workings of Pancha Koshas

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

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

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

All wealth without health is futile

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

Manchi Talapulu Matalu

Good thoughts, good words and good deeds as also the tendency to listen to all that is good and to t

Education has become Business

In every possible way, the education system is disintegrating. Day by day, the values of the system

Paschatya Vidyala Prabhavamadhiemo

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

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

The present condition of Students and Youth

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

Durbuddhula Talanunna

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

Sad state of Education System today

Today's modern education is increasing your intelligence but it is not improving your character even

Neti Vidyalu Telivi Tetalane

Today's modern education is increasing your intelligence but it is not improving your character even

Education without purpose is useless

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

Phalamu Leni Vrukshamu Vale

A tree without a fruit, a fruit without the juice, an animal without intelligence - what is their us

Swami on Current Educational System

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

Flip side of todays education System

In this land of bharath, which was once upon a time having an education system that consisted of var

Khanda Khandantara

This is the motherland that has given birth to noble souls who who have earned fame in this country

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

Convocation message to Students

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

Never give up truth in lIfe

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

Selfishness is the cause for restlessness

It is not that you are unaware of the present day world. People are spending lives full of disturba

Students always be in a good company

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

Swami on Man's selfishness

Today's man, whatever he is listening or seeing, he does it out of selfishness and self interest. He

Everything depends on your mind; Purify it

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

Yetti Vidyalu Chadivina Emi Phalamu

Of what consequence is acquiring so many different types of knowledge? Who can help you escape from

Students should develop common sense

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

Govinda Hare, Gopala Hare

Govinda Harey, Gopala Harey, Hey Gopi Gopa Bala Govinda Harey, Gopala Harey, Hey Murali Gana Lola

Our focus must be on God constantly like Nandi (the bull)

Human life must be properly moulded into divinity by nurturing good qualities. How can this be done?

Students should not give scope for bad thoughts: Analogies

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

We need to develop patriotism

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

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

Your heart is the seat of the Lord, it is reserved for Him

students must be vigilant and should not let bad and wicked thoughts enter their hearts. Good and sa

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

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

Music enraptures Divine

One cannot describe the sweetness of words and song. A small example to illustrate this: God is call

Music has the power to intoxicate anyone

People get angry when anyone addresses them as a big bandit. They will get angry and start an argume

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

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

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

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

Every man should lead an ideal life

Every man must mould himself to into an ideal one. One cannot fathom the greatness of human birth. T

Jaanedu potta nimpukona

"Jaanedu potta nimpukona chikkula nonduchu, Kotividyalan punikamera nerchi,

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

Do not be angry in your life

Man is wasting his life due to lack of forbearance. He gets angry every other moment. Anger is the w

Prema Muditha Manase Kaho

Prema Muditha Manase Kaho (Rama Rama Ram) X 3 Sri Rama Rama Ram; Paapa katey dukha mitey lekey rama

Never criticize nature; See Divinity in it

We can never neglect worldly nature. This is also divine and it is in the form of action. This is th

What is true knowledge; Football analogy

Students! You are familiar with the game of football. There are six players on each side for this ga

Swami on worldly and spiritual education

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

You are God; Search within

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

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

Purpose of worship is to have faith and love

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

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.

What is sacrifice in its true sense

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

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

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

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

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

Desire for God, rest will come to you

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

“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

“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

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

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

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

Shrungaramulu Veru Bangaramokkate

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

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

Prema Lenatti Manasadhi

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

Hari Bhajana Bina Sukha

Hari Bhajana Sukha Shanti Nahin; Hari Nama Bina Ananada Nahin; Prema Bhakti Bina Uddhara Nahin; Guru

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

Pray for the well-being of all

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

World needs people with good character

There is no need to establish a new religion or a new organisation or a new form of education. It is

How should we greet Sairam to people in the organisation

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

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

Swami's guidelines to leaders of the organisation and Sevadal

As long as one is alive, one must participate in Seva at least for a few hours every day. Workers an

Born as a human behave like one

Embodiments of Love!! Having being born as human one must try to broad

What is Sath, Chit, Ananda

God is the one with the three attributes of “Sath”, “Chit” and “Ananda”. “Sath” is p

You would be called Sathya Sai Sevadal only when you engage yourself in His work truly

To be called as the “Sathya Sai Sevadal”, one must imbibe the qualities of Sathya Sai!! “Dal�

What is Satvika Seva: Hanuman Analogy

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

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

Seva is a medium to transform your ownself; Message to Sevadal

First and foremost, one must dedicate oneself to those service activities that will help cleanse one

True spirituality is seeing oneness in everything

Sathya Sai Organisations must not only teach spirituality but efforts must be made to change every a

What is adopting village and how to serve villages

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

Do Sadhana to earn the grace of God and not for the praise of others

One need not go after name and fame in the physical world around. One must indulge in the spiritual

Sacrifice is the hallmark of human life

True form of scholarship is not mere assimilation of all that is contained in the texts. A person wi

Sevadal shouldn't have part time devotion

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

Who is a true Sadhaka and a devotee

A good person is described using many adjectives in Bhagavatha and Bhagavad Gita. He has been likene

Selfishness is the cause for man's distress

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

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

Learnt to find peace from pieces

Every object in this world causes fear; is ever changing, is fleeting and temporary. Man must attain

Do service to society and do not get deluded by world

One must consider the service done in villages as the service done to God. One must understand the t

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

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

Service is the highest form of worship

one must not look down upon Seva. Belittling Seva shows one’s petty mindedness. One must strengthe

What is Seva and how Seva instills in you courage and determination:

The one who calls himself as “Sevak”, a servant, should always be ready to serve others but shou

Man is closest to the Divine

It is also stated that man is extremely close to God, the reason being that God is the only one who

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

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

Seva redeems man's life

That which fills man with contentment is Seva, Service. Recognising the divinity in unity through se

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

Manchi Mata Vinaru

People do not listen to good words even when are told with an open, good heart. But they fall prey t

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

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

Yagna signifies discarding bad qualities into the sacred fire

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

Develop qualities in life

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

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

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

What is Sacrifice?

Giving with a sacred feeling, a ripe fruit is sacrifice. Giving a rotten fruit is not sacrifice. It

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

Divine power is all powerful

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

Truth always truimphs: Example of Harischandra

In order to follow the truth, king Harischandra had to go through several ordeals. In order to ser

Try to lead your life with good qualities

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

All strengths are useless without Divine strength

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

If there is no love there is no life

You must try to become persons with love-filled hearts. Only then will you be able to undertake sacr

Mere listening to discourses take you nowhere

In-spite of listening to several discourses, despite spending long spells of time in participating s

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

The power of creation is inexplicable

In any country and at any time, it is just not possible to come across two persons possessing identi

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

Sanctifying oneself is the message of Devi Navaratri

Commencement of ‘Devi Navaratri’ signify the sanctifying of thoughts and life by worshipping nat

Tell me your company, I shall tell you what you are

A tree stands still when there is breeze but sways when there is a breeze. What is the reason behind

How to tune yourself to God

The entire world is full of electric power. There are unchanging electric waves at a certain level.

As is the thought, so is the manifestation

“Yad bhaavam tadbhavathi”- As is the thought so is the manifestation. A small example: There is

Efficient usage of day to day resources

‘Devi navaratri’ means the worshipping nature by merging all the powers of nature and fostering

Science doesn't encourage broad-mindedness

Today the progress of science is on an individual level with a narrow outlook. There is a lack of br

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

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

Limitless human desires are the cause for unrest

Many people due to the impact and influence of the Kali age, perceive the relationship with the divi

Swami on Shirdi devotees

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

How Hemadpant wrote Sri Shirdi Satcharitra

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

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

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

Magistrate enquiring Shirdi Baba

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

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

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

Patri grama samuthbhootam

“Patri grama samuthbhootam, Dwarakamayi vaasinam, Bhaktabheeshtam pradam devam,

Swami on Shirdi baba's birth and His childhood

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

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’

Role of meditation for steady body and mind

One should steady one’s body to have steady mind. If one’s body is continuously in motion, how c

Understand the significance of Durgashtami

Man must make an effort to recognise and understand the inner significance of ‘Durgashtami’. In

What is the significance behind Devi worship

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

What do you mean by Moksha

In ancient times, the world population was hundred crores. Now it has increased to five hundred and

Swami on Nature or Prakruthi

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

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

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 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!!�

Gruddivadu Ravini Gurthincha Lenatlu

Just as the Sun cannot be realised by a blind person, The Divine self too cannot be realised by an

Na punyam na papam

I am neither merit nor sin, I am neither pleasure nor sorrow, I am neither hymn nor holy waters,

Hari Bhajana Bina Sukha Shanthi Nahi

Hari Bhajana Sukha Shanti Nahin; Hari Nama Bina Ananada Nahin; Prema Bhakti Bina Uddhara Nahin; Guru

None can understand God's mystery: Sing and redeem yourself

Nobody can understand the essence of God. It is good to refrain from understanding the un-understand

Singing Pleases the Lord

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

Pradhan constructing Baba's Samadhi

Baba called Pradhan after a few days and asked him to build a small tank in a certain place. It was

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

HV Sathe moved out of Shirdi because of people in Shirdi

The residents of Shirdi resolved to take revenge on Sathe. Sathe wanted to preserve the money collec

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

Baba's habit of collecting Dakshina and helping poor ones

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

Taanu Cheyakunna

“People do not mind if they cannot do a work, but get jealous of others who do it. They gather nea

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

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

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

Life of Baba at Venkusa Ashram

The boy stayed for twelve years from 1839 to 1851, in the ashram of Venkusa. Venkusa loved the boy v

Early life of Baba with Fakir and his wife

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

In the state of Nizam, there was a far flung village named Patri. In the village of Patri there live

Eat less, talk less, work more and derive great joy

We should all be united. Hatred might arise among brothers, but there must never be any room for hat

Vedas first proclaimed the importance of peace and unity

“Shantamu leka saukhyamu ledu Sarasadala nayana! Without peace there is no prosperity

Without patience, peace is not conferred

Never spread individual dissatisfaction to others. You must not subject others to your dissatisfacti

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

We can achieve alot when we are united: Story of father and five sons

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

Role of students in moulding the world

Students!! Students see and hear about many things in this world. In spite of

What is education and what is culture

People study and spend hours and hours in research in laboratories. People examine, experiment and e

Bhaja Govindam, Bhaja Govindam

Chant His name, chant His name, Chant His name O ignorant minded! When the destined end is near,

Discriminate to know yourself first: Shankaracharya teachings

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

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

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

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

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

Sankranti brings in the light of concentration

Concentration must be such that it must be fully focused on the task at hand. While doing work one�

Never watch TV while having food

Youngsters!! If there are any programmes pertaining to students’ education in the TVs, t

Our vision is the cause for our worries

People have certain imaginations, ponder over them and get agitated. All fault lies in one’s visio

Why Do We Chant Shanthi Mantram Thrice

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

Youth should have more patience: With analogies

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

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

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

We should change our vision and direction from Sankranti

What must be changed today? The vision, words and hearing must be directed in proper way. That is th

Puttuta Oka Chintha

Birth is a worry, Life on earth is worry, Family is a cause for worry as

Who is Indra?

One might conquer Indra, the King of celestial beings, but without conquering one’s senses it is u

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

Direct mind towards heart and march towards Divinity

Therefore, it brings forth the right combination of mind and the nature. There is no difference betw

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

Sankranti Signifies Man's journey from the outer to inner

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

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

Among all Zodiac signs capricorn is best

Sun enters a zodiac signs every month and enters twelve zodiac signs in twelve months. There are fou

Every Indian festival has an inner significance

Embodiments of Love!! All the festivals of Bharathiyas are significant, have in

Dinakaraudu Shanthudai Toche

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

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

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

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

Yoga is Not Complete Without Pranayama

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

Mere Practice of Asana Cannot be Called Yoga

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

It is a Pity that Yoga is Not Valued as Much in the Land of Its Birth

Yashoda brought up Lord Krishna has her own child, earned the name that she is Krishna’s mother an

Yoga Can Bring Benefits Way Deeper Than Just Physical Health

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

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

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

Yoga is For All

Ancient saints from time immemorial have practiced, experienced and taught this special art of yoga.

Chitta Suddhi Leka

Deeds done without purity of mind will never confer peace on the seeker. He who can still the min

Man can put an end to the cycle of birth and death: With Beautiful Analogies

“Apart from the will of the Lord, there is man’s effort also, to some extent, in the process of

There are no limits to God's creation

There is neither a limit nor a rule and regulation to creation. In the beginning there was only the

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

Ekoham Bahusyam: One seed becoming many

“Ekoham Bahushyam”, the one manifests as many. It manifests as many although it exists as one. H

What is Sukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha

Each month is divided into two “paksham”, fortnights. One is called as the “Sukla paksha”, t

Different aspects of Sun

Thus the five elements can be compared to the five feet of the Sun. The twelve months are twelve dif

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

Difference between Uttarayanamu and Dakshinayanamu

The years, months, days and nights are formed due to the Sun. All these form the aspects of time. Th

Swami on the origin and the secrets of creation

Embodiments of Love, students!! “Yekoham bahushyam”, the one manifests as

Janana Maranalu Rendunu Jantanundu

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

Addamanduna Prathi Bimba Mantanatula

Addamanduna pratibimbamantanatula, Taamarakulu neetiche tadupanatula, Paapamulu antavu maan

How Narakasura got destroyed

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

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

Vividha Sastra

Scholarship in various Vedas and Vedangas Cannot rip open the curtain of illusi

Adavulandu Undu

One may be anywhere- in the forest or in the sky, in a city or in a village, on a hill or in midst

To receive god's grace faith and steadfastness are must

Sincerity and faith are essential to deserve God’s grace. Faith forms the base at the bottom of t

Recipients of God's grace are always happy

One must strive to be happy always. Having been in the company of God, one must imbibe the divine q

I keep correcting you till you learn: With Analogy

There are many subtle things that the students must know. Many people think that Swami often repeat

Divine alone has will power

In order to experience divine feelings one must recognise the nature of the intellect. Intellect ha

Kanlundi Gruddulai

Though they have eye sight they are blind to look at the auspicious form of yours!! Thoug

Surdas and Krishna's Conversation: Chinnakatha

Once upon a time, Lord Krishna approached Surdas and said, “O Surdas, would you like t

The divine source is responsible for all our senses to function: Analogies

Vision is not in one’s eyes, listening is not present in one’s ears; speech is not present in t

The power of Sun in our eyes

Eyes are the manifestation of the power of the Sun. The light is not in the eyes. One needs to unde

Our pride is the elephant: Elephant - Crocodile story

The elephant that was caught by the crocodile prayed to the Lord Narayana— “Taavultappenu

Mind is pure and blemishless: With analogies

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

How to develop Shraddha?

“Shraddha” steadfastness has two aspects viz: ‘interest’ and ‘stability’. When one has b

The true meaning of man is faith

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

Self-confidence is the basis for everything

What is the basis for the light of the intellect? It is the self confidence. One must develop this

Meaning of Dheeyoh Yonah Prachodayath

Shraddha, Rutham, Sathyam, yoga and mighty power are the five components of the sacred intellect. T

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

One needs to foster good thoughts

Thoughts are the basis for everything. Hence one must foster good thoughts. From where does one get

Explanation of Bhur Bhuvah Suvah

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

Understand the difference between intellect and intelligence: With analogies

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

Students should have control over senses

Therefore students should have full faith on the control over the senses. This age is very sacred, d

How should one speak?

However, one has to talk and cannot give up talking. But how should one talk? One must talk with pur

What is true Yoga?

What is ‘Yoga’? There are many kinds of ‘Yoga’ in the world today. According to Patanjali Yo

The attributes of wisdom - Sraddha, Rutham, Sathya and Yoga

The first one is “Shraddha”. It has two meanings: ‘interest’ and ‘stability’. Shraddha

Difference between Intellect and Intelligence: Analogy of Vikramaditya

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

Neti Vidyalu

Of what use is the modern education that helps man to become more and more intelligent without impar

Prema Muditha Manase

Prema muditha man se kaho, Rama,Rama,Ram! Rama,Rama,Ram! Rama!Rama!Ram! SriRama! Rama,Ram!! Paapa ka

Develop unconditional love and lead your life

God is the embodiment of love. One must not exhibit it but put it in sacred path. One must never put

You are God; Have faith in yourself

Swami has told many times: Man is God. God does not exist separately. One’s inner voice teaches on

Travel half an inch inside than to travel thousands of miles outside

Man today is unable to know his true nature, but he travels lakhs of miles to space. He does not tra

All the joy of the world is present in you, its your own property

Nityanandam, paramasukhdam, Kevalam gnyaanamurtim, Dwandateetham, Gaganasadrusham, yogi hrudhyana

Nityanandam Paramasukhadam

Nityanandam, paramasukhdam, Kevalam gnyaanamurtim, Dwandateetham, Gaganasadrusham, yogi hrudhyana

Serve the society whole-heartedly, derive joy and get rid of your ego

Students must not struggle for a job. What is the “udyoga”, job of a student? Yoga is the job. S

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

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

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

Peace is very essential for everyone

There is no happiness greater than peace. “Shanthamu leka saukhyamu ledu, saarasa

Do not pride yourself of young age: Message to youth

Students must realise this concept of love. Unfortunately the students today allow this love to be d

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

Man should get rid of selfishness and self interest to grow in spirituality

One must not only sanctify one’s life by remembering God but also develop morally, ethically and s

Punarapi Jananam

One takes birth and dies again and again, One sleeps in the mother’s womb

Chaduvulanniyu Chadivi

Though being educated and knowledgeable, A foolish person doesn’t know hi

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

Yetti Vidyalu Jagathini

Yetti vidyalu jagathini yeruganatti, pakshi jaathulu pasuvulu, paramamaina neemamunu gurchi

Man needs to understand his true value

One must enquire for a moment the sanctity, divinity and the novelty of the human life.

Sadgunambulu Sat Buddhi Sathya Nirathi

Good virtues, good mind, and adherence to truth Devotion, discipline and duty,

What is true education?

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

Character is most important in human life

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

Gunamu Leni Suthudu

A characterless son, Purposeless knowledge, Peace less life

Three p's important for building good character

Embodiments of Love!! In order to be successful in the field of spirituality, every

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

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

Sadayam Hrudayam Yasya Bhashitam

(He) whose heart is filled with compassion, speech is adorned with truth, whose constitution (form)

Aspire for the welfare and happiness of the poor

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

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

Serve the poor and needy

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

Bhagawan wishes all of us to be happy

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

One can achieve anything with Divine strength

With divine strength man can accomplish anything. There is nothing which cannot be accomplished with

Swami speaks on Prime minister Vajpayee and on ministers

Today Mr. Vajpayee has come here taking lot of strain. Such leaders are very much necessary for the

Swami speaks on the greatness of our hospitals

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

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

Doctors must foster love and sacrifice

There is an important and new lesson that is useful especially for the doctors namely to give up the

Giving life is the aim of our hospital

From this day this hospital is open for people of all countries, of all cross sections of the societ

Do not exploit poor people: Message to Hospitals

Today because of the hospital that is built here, there are many buildings and constructions coming

Hospitals are not meant to make money; Serve the poor

The hospitals must not be built with an aim to earn crores of money. Of what use are the crores earn

Sacrifice is the hallmark of a true doctor

Fortunately people have acquired the required education and have become big doctors but what is the

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

Doctors need to be more compassionate

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

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

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

Swami praise on CM and people of Karnataka

The former Chief Minister of Karnataka, Mr. Patel has helped a lot. The present chief Minister, Mr.

Swami is happy when you serve the poor

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

The man behind Ayurveda

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

Human life is a waste without self-confidence and faith

Man today has lost confidence in self and faith in God. It is for this reason that although the scie

Man cannot accomplish even a small task without the divine will: Analogies from human body

Heart is the most important organ in the human body. Life becomes useless if the heart goes on a str

Swami on Allopathy and Ayurveda

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

Khandakhandantara

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

Bhajana Bina Sukha Shanthi Nahi

Hari Bhajana Sukha Shanti Nahin; Hari Nama Bina Ananada Nahin; Prema Bhakti Bina Uddhara Nahin; Guru

Swami's word of advice to all organisation people

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

Do service and do not waste time in mere talk

One should not waste one’s precious time in mere words and speeches but should put to proper use b

Unity among all the wings of the organisation brings good results

Service is the noblest of all activities. All the plans that have been drafted are excellent but the

Swami sounds harsh only to correct you all

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

Without love spiritual sadhana is a waste

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

What have you done for Swami

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

Office bearers roles and responsibilties

Today man is entering a very narrow minded path. But man has to develop broadmindedness. Every offic

Good virtues and values helps to gain self-confidence in life

People have been undertaking the spiritual practices of ‘japa’ penance, ‘dhyana’ meditation,

Guidelines on Service to Youth, State presidents and members of Sathya Sai Seva Organisations

There are different states. Service activities have been undertaken in many villages in the differen

Do service without any expectations: With analogy

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

Giving talks would take you no where; Do service

First and foremost the vain and pomp show of words and idle talk must be done away with in Sai organ

People in Sathya Sai Organisations should get rid of ego and ostentatious behaviour

It is good that the service activities are being done in the villages but that is not satisfying. On

Don't do service for temporary satisfaction and never quantify it

However small an activity that one may undertake, one must not rest, satisfied with momentary satisf

Practice is more important than preaching while rendering service

Being called as Bharathiyas, who belong to the rich and sacred culture of Bharath, the Bharatiyas to

Parama Pavanamaina Bharathavaniyandhu

In the sacred land of Bharat, the quality of patience is highly valued!! Of all the vows the vo

Village service and pre-requisites needed for it

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

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

Concept of Seva is dwindling in Bharath

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

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

Man should discriminate before acting

Embodiments of Love!! One should not waste even a fraction of a second of the most valuab

Lokamandu Pekku Bheekara Krutyamul

Terrible things are happening all the time; Inquire why, and you would find It is all due

Subramanyam, Subramanyam

Subrahmanyam Subrahmanyam Shanmukhânâthâ Subrahmanyam Shiva Shiva Shiva Shiva Subrahmanyam Hara

Prema Muditha Manase Kaho

Prema Muditha Manase Kaho (Rama Rama Ram) X 3 Sri Rama Rama Ram; Paapa kate dukhmite leke Rama naam;

Hari Bhajana Bina Sukha Shanthi Nahi

Hari Bhajana Sukha Shanti Nahin; Hari Nama Bina Ananada Nahin; Japa Dhyana Bina Samyoga Nahin; Prabh

Kashta Sukhamulu

“Kashta sukhamulu rendunununu kalasi yundu,” pain and pleasure exist together. “Ve

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

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

Significance of Ugadi Pacchadi

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

Significance of Panchanga

People of North Karnataka refer to their body as ‘prakruthi’ as in “Prakruthi is not good.”P

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.

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

To deserve God's grace we should develop inward vision

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

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;

Manasu Nirmalambe

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

Mind is the reason for liberation or bondage

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

What is the reason for disappointment

What is the reason for man’s disappointment? One should understand the ‘point’ in the ‘disap

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

We should exercise unity in diversity

“Isa vaasyam midam sarvam” the divinity that exists in all manifests as humanness. Man today is

Man is unable to see the divinity present in living beings

“Chillara raallaku mokkutu vunte Chitthamu chedura orey orey!!” Bowing to every

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

What is the essence of Ugadi

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

What is the reason behind the name Ugadi

Today is Ugadi, meaning the beginning of Yuga or era. What is the first season after Ugadi? It is th

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

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

How to control senses

How, should one control senses? One must realise that the senses are instruments, tools of work. The

Suffering is caused when senses control oneself

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

Nature of Mind compared to Sun and the moon

To think that one gained victory without mastering the mind is mere delusion. The mind is like the m

Who is victorious in life? Questions Shankaracharya: With beautiful analogies

Shankaracharya questioned, “Chitam jagatyeva?” meaning who is the winner in the world. Each stud

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

Nothing in this world is permanent

The Vedas say, “Yad drusyam tanmasyam!” meaning all that which is being seen is sure to perish a

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

Man cannot attain bliss without Divine

The water exists without the fish but the fish cannot live without water. The branch is a part of th

Purpose of life is to attain bliss

Human birth originates from bliss, is sustained by bliss and merges into bliss ultimately. The bliss

Sath, Chith and Ananda

God is the embodiment of eternity and bliss. Among His many names the ‘Sath, Chith, Ananda’ is t

Significance and specialty of human life

Human life is special in this world, which is not realised by all. What is the significance and spec

Grishtam Grishtam

The sandal wood gives off its fragrance when rubbed against a stone. The sweetness of sugar cane is

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

Prema muditha manase kaho

Prema muditha man se kaho, Rama,Rama,Ram! Rama,Rama,Ram! Rama!Rama!Ram! SriRama! Rama,Ram!! Paapa ka

Develop sacred thoughts from this Ugadi

Today is the beginning of sacred New Year. On such a day one must develop sacred thoughts. Developin

Praise or blame doesn't belong to you

People think that others have accused them. If they go on worrying and feeling bad about the accusat

Dehamu Pancha Bhoutikamu

Dehamu panchabhoutikamu, Dehamu koolaka tappadeppudun

Malinapu Kompa

Malinapu kompa, Rogamunu maggedu sevakagampa, Jaathasa

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

Niddura Nundi Lechi

Niduranundi lechi mari nuddura poyedidaaka, Pottakai haddulupaddu leka,

Parents should be role model to children

One must not indulge in worrying about others the moment one gets up from sleep.

Develop and experience love: Message for this year

Embodiments of love!! Everyone must foster love, experience love, digest and

Do not have hatred towards anybody

Nityananadam, parama sukhadam Kevalam gnyaana murtim Dwandwateetam, gagana

Kalasi Melasi Periugudam

Kalasi melasi tirugudaam Kalasi melasi perugudaam, Kalasi melasi teluk

We should always be happy and be united: New Year Message

Embodiments of Love!! Love all! One must not give scope to even an iota of

You need to show gratitude for everything you receive

One has experienced so much. Having experienced so much how is one showing the gratitude? God does n

Develop faith and confidence

“Where there is confidence there is love. Where there is love there is peace.

Every action has a reaction: With beautiful analogies

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

Talli Garbhamunundi

Talli garbhamunundi janminchuappudu Kanthamaalalanevi kaanaraavu!

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

Man's anger and desire are ruining him

The desire and anger in man – one is death itself. For the tree, ‘anger’ is an enemy like the

Animals live an equanimous life, man doesn't

Embodiments of Love!! Every man is the embodiment of love. Every creature is an emb

Satyambu Nandundi

God created everything from truth, The entire creation merges in truth, Is

Truth is all-pervasive, truth is one, truth is God

‘Sat viprah bahuda vadanti’- truth is only one and that truth is God. It is that truth that is o

You reside in God, realise it

Consider this small aspect: “where is God? God is in my heart” God who is one’s heart will be

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

Everything in this creation is a spark of the Divine

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

Nothing is permanent in this world except Atma

Embodiments of Love!! In daily life, the nature which is experienced through th

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.

Roles and responsibilities of men and women in Sai Organisations

Women must take responsibilities in the areas of ‘Balvikas’ and bhajan singing. Men should take

Bhajan training is must for all the Samithis

Therefore, training in community singing must be developed on a large scale by women. Men too must p

Community bhajan is the best service

Amongst all services, the service of community singing will forever find a place in the hearts of th

Hari Bhajana Bina Sukha Shanthi

Hari Bhajana Sukha Shanti Nahin; Hari Nama Bina Ananada Nahin; Prema Bhakti Bina Uddhara Nahin; Guru

Work in the Sai organisations as brothers and sisters

All are one and all must be like the brethren of divine. There is no difference. Ill feelings and ba

Organisational structure has been changed for greater good

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

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

Members of Sai Organisations should develop human values

People hear about hijacks, kidnaps, robbery etc happening in the society. On investigation one comes

Love for God, fear of sin and morality in society in Sai organisations

There should be certain amount of co-operation among the different state presidents. Small committee

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

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

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

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

All of us are instruments: Sai is the doer;

All of us are instruments in the Divine hands. You are only a namesake. “I am doing everything. I

Reach and realise divinity through Seva: Analogy of Arjuna

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

What is Rest?

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

Human body should be put to work

There is a machine, a pump set, and a generator. They are all made up of Iron. If they are not put t

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

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

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

Vadavalasina danini vadilinantha

Giving up what has to be given up, Knowing the knowable, Reaching the reachable, Is t

We need to understand the nature of Jagath

Transforming one’s love filled heart into one with filled with spirit of sacrifice; one must attai

Path of bhakthi is very sacred

Shankaracharya expounded the principle of adwaitha. He declared, “Sathyam gyanam anantham brahma�

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

We need to expand our love

“Prema swroopinam jeevanam!”-– Love is the essence of man’s life. Man today does not experie

Service enables you to develop love

The mind of a man bereft of service, is devil’s workshop. An idle man sits around inert, like a p

Peace rests within you

Everyone aspires for peace but peace does not exist somewhere distant from one. To search for peace

Practice human values and not preach

One merely demonstrates the aspects of truth, non-violence, righteousness, peace and love, but is un

Adwaitha is truth and dwaitha is untruth

The Upanishads teach one to pray to be lead from darkness unto light, from untruth to truth and from

Nenu Velugulo Unnanu Velugu Nene

I am in light and I am light, Light is in me and I am light, In whose heart this thought is imprin

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

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

Bhava Bhaya Harana

Bhava Bhaya Harana Vanditha Charana:; Jaya Radha Jaya Madhava Shouri; Mangala Charana Kalimala Dah

Message to students on practical lines

Students!! Students must curb excessive talk and indulge in necessary talk like

Jagratha, Swapna, Sushupthi, Turiya

The causal force “kaaranamu” is beyond the gross and the subtle. The “kaarana” form is “Su

Talk Less and Understand the power of Silence

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

Son should get a good name to his parents

Student must live like a student. Who is a student? Life is like the four-storied building. What are

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

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

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

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

Pattina Pattedho

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

Follow your conscience, it knows the way: Concept of Sath, Chith, Ananda

One must never be in a hurry and enter into action peacefully. One should discriminate the good and

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

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

Thoughts are passing clouds, do not entertain them

All the thoughts that come to a person are like the valueless dolls made of mud. They can be compare

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

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

Indari bandhu mitrula: Arjuna to Krishna

How to bear the pain of killing so many friends, teachers and relatives? My head

Kuracha Buddhula: Poem by Arjuna to Krishna

“Krishna, the mean minded fellows that the Kauravas are, will they want peace?

Bavanu Hasthinapuramu: Poem by Sahadeva to Krishna

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

Devudanaga Veru

God is not present in a foreign land, He is present in one’s body!!

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

Only God is our true friend

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

Silence improves the spiritual power: Talk less

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

Excessive talk leads to many problems: Practical analogies

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

Adhika Bhashinchu

Today there is more courage in talking excessively, Being action oriented is dwindling

Hari Bhajana Bina Sukha Shanthi

Hari Bhajana Sukha Shanti Nahin; Hari Nama Bina Ananada Nahin; Prema Bhakti Bina Uddhara Nahin; Gur

God's grace never forsakes you

So the recipient of God's grace will never have any problems, he will never suffer. He will never ma

All fine arts are God's gifts

Music, literature, dance all these talents are bestowed by Divine grace. They are all God's gifts. A

Never doubt Divine

No one should have any doubts on God. If you have doubts, you cannot achieve anything. You should ha

Padmapada Guru Seva; Story from Bhaja Govindam

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

Swami on Dasa and Devotee

Few hours back Central trust member K R Prasad came. In the course of conversation, he said, "Swami!

God seeks only your love

Embodiments of love! You are doing so many sadhanas. God doesn't desire for this. God doesn't desire

As is the glass; So is the vision

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

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

Live life with love

As William conversed with everyone with love, Lord Brain considered him Divine. It implies that one

Ego and attachment are two biggest diseases

We find a big disease today prevalent in everybody. There is a cure for all the diseases but none fo

Knower is present in everyone

One must consider the body as the temple. This is the body; He is the Knower or the dweller of the b

Significance of Soham

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

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

Pustakamul Patinchitini

Why do you feel proud that you have read books, that you have gone throug

Malinapu Kompa, Rogamul

"“What is this body? It's full of dirt! It’s afflicted with diseases! It’s born again and a

Pancha Bhoutikamu, Durbhalamaina

Composed of the five elements and devoid of strength, When this body will go no one knows. Though

Love parents, Guru and God within you

You are the father, the mother, friend relation. Love your father, Love your mother. Love your teach

Spend at least a minute to experience God

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

Cry for God; Ramakrishna said

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

Turn the key of mind towards God

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

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

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

Who is Manava or Man

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

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

Spirituality has become business today

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

Significance of Guru and Guru Poornima

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

Without peace, one cannot be happy; Analogies of Churchill and Prahlada

We find the science more and more increasing. It gives you lot of comfort. What is the use of all th

Swami on India and its culture; Analogy

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

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

Man is precious among all

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

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

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

Secular knowledge cannot give you eternal peace

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

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

Kashta Sukhamulu Rendunu Kalisi Yundu

Pain and pleasure are intermixed. It is impossible for anybody to separate them. Pleasure doesn’t

Good and bad are not separate

All that is good or bad in us emanates from the heart. Good and bad are seldom separate from each o

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

Man should strive to know Eternal truth: With analogies

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

Human heart is like ocean of milk; An analogy

The rakshasas (demons) and the devas (gods) churned the Ocean of Milk (to get nectar from it.) The

How to visualise truth; With analogy

Man is capable of recalling, recapitulation. Thinking faculties are natural trait. Search is wonderf

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

Na tha pamsi, Na teerthana

Neither by penance nor by bathing in sacred rivers Nor by study of scriptures nor by japa Can the

Govinda Krishna jai

Govinda Krishna Jai Govinda krishna Jai Gopala Krishna Jai Gopala Bala Bala Radha Krishna Jai Krishn

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

God is beyond free fill

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

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

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

Reading scriptures cannot give you wisdom

Sastras....Sastras...Sastras.. What are these Sastras? They may impart some general knowledge. It is

Gopikas devotion is unparallel: Vyasa says to Parikshit

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

Divinity is present in everyone in myriad ways and innumerable forms: Example of Nagayya actor

I am the seed for all the elements and the entire Creation. So, there is no birth for divinity. All

Swami on past life regression

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

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

As is our association, so is our Mind

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

Mind and its working

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

Mranu Diddavacchu

A wooden log can be corrected and made straight. A raw stone or boulder can be bevelled. Can the hu

Messengers of Sathya Sai are rendering Yeoman service to humanity

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

Myths about christmas and christianity

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

Without God, we are Zero

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

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

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

Become messengers of God

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

Paul and Jesus

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

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