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
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
Always contemplate on God: Practical examples
Be in constant communion with God in all the three states: waking, dream, and deep sleep (jagrat, sw
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
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
Where Vedas end, Vedanta begins, explanation of Vedanta
Therefore Vedas are limited to the physical world. Next is the ‘Vedantam’, which is most importa
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
What is Bhava Sankeerthana
Many are deluded who follow the ‘bhava sankeerthana’ or singing in full realisation of the signi
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
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?!
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Gatha Jeevudagu Pathim
Isn’t Savitri, who could win her dead husband’s life back a woman of Bharath?!
Everything is present in Vedas
“Sahana vavathu, sahanau bhunaktu, sahaveeryam karavavahai,” All should be united. Kala
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
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.
Knowledge with discrimination is important today
Bharath has progressed in the field of science. The knowledge of science is useful only when accompa
Unity in society is important for country's development
Embodiments of Love! For a family to be safe and secure, for a society to progress, for a nation to
Health is the real wealth
Therefore this material wealth is not important. It is the wealth of goodness and good qualities tha
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We need to develop patriotism
One must develop good thoughts. This is called “Vyaktigata Seelamu”, individual character. One c
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Our actions are responsible for our destination
The salvation and the destination are in man’s control. Today’s deeds turn into mental impressio
Ego makes one forget oneself
In human beings, there are certain reasons that source the emanation of either the bad or the good d
Dual nature of human beings
The nature of human beings may be categorised under two types. One is ‘animality’ and the other
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
What is Sukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha
Each month is divided into two “paksham”, fortnights. One is called as the “Sukla paksha”, t
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Swami on the origin and the secrets of creation
Embodiments of Love, students!! “Yekoham bahushyam”, the one manifests as
Explanation of Bhur Bhuvah Suvah
In the Gayathri mantra, “Bhur bhuva suvaha”, the first word “Bhur” refers to materialisation
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
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
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
Man should discriminate before acting
Embodiments of Love!! One should not waste even a fraction of a second of the most valuab
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
Nothing is permanent in this world except Atma
Embodiments of Love!! In daily life, the nature which is experienced through th
You are fortunate to be part of Sathya Sai Seva Organisations
In the days to come, this shed will not be sufficient to hold the conferences of Sai organisations.
Reach and realise divinity through Seva: Analogy of Arjuna
Every Office-bearer must consider, himself, a worker. Embodiments of Divine Atma! You should neve
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
Path of bhakthi is very sacred
Shankaracharya expounded the principle of adwaitha. He declared, “Sathyam gyanam anantham brahma
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
Peace rests within you
Everyone aspires for peace but peace does not exist somewhere distant from one. To search for peace
Determination must be inculcated to do Sacred activities
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
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
Who is Manava or Man
Who is Manava? Human Being? Good conduct, good thinking and good character. The combination of these
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
Mind and its working
Students! Mind is very peculiar. Mind moves very fast. Mind is highly wavering. Mind is very powerf
Myths about christmas and christianity
Today is a Christmas holiday. How did you get this word Christmas? This is a Roman word. Christmas d
Follow the command as prescribed by Swami
Swami's commands, Swami's message - we should propagate throughout the world. Some people may like i
God's love is true wealth
If money is lost, you can get it back. If the health is lost, you can regain it. But when character
Sacrifice is the true quality of man
Sacrifice is the main quality of mankind. Under any circumstances you should never disobey God's com
What is Bhava, Raga and Tala
You must recognise the truth that in every aspect in India there are three components which are Bhav
Explanation of Gayathri Mantra
Swami tells that in Gayathri Mantra “om bhur bhuva suvaha”, ‘bhur’ means earth; ‘bhuvaha
Significance of night long bhajan during Shivaratri
One thought, one vision and one action, we need to consider all the three as one. Then we would not
You are verily God; Do not limit God and His actions
When one is the embodiment of the divine, there is none outside that one can seek as God. Therefore
Okka gooti pittalamu
We are the birds of one nest, We are the flowers of one plant, We are the children of one mother,
Our organisation has more office bearers than active Sevadal
Members must be added to the seva wing of the organisation as everyone has the right to do service.
All sevadal members are blessed souls
All the members have assembled here as workers who have done all the work and so the development tha
Increased desires leads to diminishing of will power
Fame can be compared to a river. A river may originate as a trickle but as its flow increases it gro
Man's fortune or misfortune depends on his thoughts
Mind is not like the blank white paper. Mind is imprinted with the tendencies and experiences of man
We don't have control over what others think about us: Beautifully explained Chinnakatha
People have plants in their houses and tend to them by watering them, cleaning and providing suitabl
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Man must use common sense, discrimination and intelligence
A relative who does not help in times of need, God who will not grant boons in spite of worship,
Sevadal must find unity in diversity
We must also learn to speak in a good manner. In trying to get youth, especially the students, into
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Leaders must set an example through humility
We must inspire that resolve, that determination to embark upon activities with great devotion, dedi
Leaders should communicate well to Sevadal
"Waste of time" and "Waste of money"- about these two, they say:- “Time waste is life waste. Wasta
Concentration, Contemplation, Meditation
These western people, because of the frustrations and depressions they feel due to the materialistic
Sadhana is important for Sevadal; Analogies
In our organisations, whether one preaches it or not, seva and “Sadhana” or self practice should
Analogy of electric wire to explain mind
In our organisations, whether one preaches it or not, seva and “Sadhana” or self practice should
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Difference between goodness and greatness; Story of Rama and Ravana
“Brahmavid brahmaiva bhavathi”- the knower of the Brahman becomes the Brahman. When one entertai
Essence all religions is the religion of Sathya Sai
When one fosters the idea that people of all religions are necessarily the descendants of God, then
Our faith in God should be undeterred
Distortions, fear and illusions are not natural to man; they are external factors. There are neither
All religions taught to be good
Every religion has been teaching and stressing the importance of devotion and wisdom and have upheld
Ramanujacharya's visishtadwaitha philosophy
He began preaching and establishing the fact that it is the one atma that pervades all beings, God i
Religions are meant to mend the mind
The broad ideology that religion is for mending the mind is absent in today’s man. The essence, th
Analogy from Mahabharatha explaining the importance of aim and concentration
The tree born out of mud is mud and cannot be anything different from mud. Likewise prakruthi, natur
Swami on Kundalini and Yoga practices
There are 33 rings in the spinal column, and located between the 9th and 12th rings is the Sushumna
Discipline is the backbone for mankind
Embodiments of Divine Love, For all living beings, discipline is as important as life itself. It is
Discipline is must to lead an ideal life
Though lacking education, Birds and animals lead regulated lives. Why th
Man is losing his morals today
Man is the combination of three aspects namely, morality, righteousness and spirituality. Such a sac
Respect your Motherland
Embodiment's of love! The sanctity, the sacredness in this country is not there anywhere else. There
My aim is to provide welfare to humanity
Embodiments of love! You say this is the 75th birthday of this body. Bhagawan is not bothered about
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Types of people who hate God
There are four types of people who turn against God. The first category are those who don't have fai
Swami on Abraham Lincoln
You should recognize one important point. Lincoln was born in a very poor family in United States of
Benefits of being in a good company; With analogies
You may ask what benefit we may get out of such good company. Man’s good as well as bad features
Swami explains Rutham, Sathyam and Dharmam
A thief, who has entered another house and committed a theft, may say that he has not committed a th
Why summer course for youth; It's purpose
We have come into this world with our body as a part of ourselves. So long as you remain a part of
Swami on Bhaja Govindam and its importance
While individuals may have their own notions and these may differ from each other, the Atma Tattwa
Swami narrating a story on Self-Confidence
There was once a guru living in a place and he was communicating wisdom to people who used to come
Early life of Sri Adi Shankaracharya
More recently, in the year the name of which was Nandana, in the month the name of which was Vaisha
God incarnates to re-establish righteousness
Depending upon the nature of the country, the passage of time and the individuals who live in that
Education enables discrimination
Education does not consist in the accumulation of information and facts from a multitude of books.
Serve even when strikes are there
Not only this, in Sevadal there are members of different categories. There are many students, teache
Do service all through your life
Everyone we come across wants to become a Guru or a leader. Everyone is a leader or a Guru, but nobo
Scriptures explain the essence of Seva
According to the culture of India and the traditions of Bharat, we have been told that mother, fathe
What do you mean by search for truth
Search for truth! Bhagawan has spoken on this yesterday. Why does one search for truth? Bhagawan is
In servitude lies the leadership
One must always be men of service. Leadership lies in the spirit of service. Leaders today have neve
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
Form is transient, name is eternal
In this world mud or clay is in one form. The clay is one but the forms that it can be moulded into
See Unity in diversity and not vice-versa
Depending upon the circumstances and the state, the inner entity can be classified into four types.
Significance and explanation of Gayathri Mantra
One must chant the Gayathri mantra at fixed time during the period of 4 am to 8 am and at a set time
Matamulanniyu veru margambu okkate
Religions are different but the path along which you travel to the destination is the one and same.
Names and forms are many, God is one
God is only one but names and forms are many. Each one likes a particular form and or a particular n
The main prayer of Sathya Sai Sevadal
Some of you seek an opportunity to do service when there is a storm, flood, or famine. Even if you d
Body is given to serve others
Just as bricks and mortar are necessary for building a house, so also, the feeling of harmony in tho
Giveup narrow mind from this Ugadi
Embodiments of Love! WE have been experiencing the bliss of celebrating Ugadi (Telugu New Year) fo
Everyone can transform their Samskaras
When one concludes that all the matter in the world undergoes change from either good to bad or vice
There is only one Atma present in everyone
Today, one should understand and experience the oneness of the Atma which goes through every form
God incarnates to hold devotees as Ideals
People have been thinking that the incarnation of Krishna is an ideal person and he holds on to the
Principle of Love and its importance to Life
A man without love is a living corpse. The divinity of man can be recognized only in sacrifice and l
Avatars descend to teach love and Sacrifice
Everything in the world is like a passing cloud. It comes and goes. In this process a number of expe
Jantu Nam Nara Janma Durlabham
It is very difficult to get a human birth. Among all the living beings it is difficult to get a huma
Office bearers should not have Ego
Embodiments of love! There is one other thing. In the Sathya Sai organizations, We have appointed pe
Pattina pattedho pattane pattitivi
Whatever it is that you have determined to achieve, stay put till your objective is achieved, Whate
Do not imitate others; Message to Sevadal
Man's thoughts, words, looks and appearance reflect his true inner feelings. Therefore man's thought
Swami on Sathya Sai Oragnaisation Structure
While working together, there will be differences of opinion, there will be advice's given by variou
First aid kit for Sevadal according to Swami
Amongst the many conclusions that we have reached today, we have made one decision that the members
Humility and obedience are important in Seva
Embodiments of the Divine! Swayamsevakas! Recognizing the omnipresence and the Omnipotent nature of
Daanamu Kaani Yagna Sandhanamu Kaani
If we examine carefully, we will find that neither gift, nor a donation, nor the performance of Yagn
What is offered to Vinayaka; Inner significance
On this day of Vinayaka Chaturthi, various kinds of offerings are made. But He does not accept any o
Human values are latent inside
Today we have lost the sacred human values. Because of the loss of the human values, we have become
Feelings behind actions are important
Therefore, the experience is greater than imagination or feeling. You may feel that you are one wit
Power of Mind
In fact, there have been tremendous beautiful sentiments in every man. This mighty strength is not n
Truth is God
What is meant when we say 'Truth is God'? Let a person be of any country or religion; truth is one.
Exercise the power of Discrimination
You should exercise discrimination, between the transient and the permanent. What is permanent? All
Pleasure is an Interval between two pains
However, those who live in this physical, ephemeral, transient world, they necessarily have to bide
Discrimination power of man
Our life will not move forward if we don't have any knowledge of Sastras or knowledge of experience.
Be courageous, develop kshama and move forward in life: Analogy from Ramayana
Vibhishana provides the classic example. It was through kshama that he acquired the courage to defy
Awake, arise stop not till the goal is reached
The Vedas declare: Uttisthata jagrata prapya varannibodhata. Arise, awake, and stop not till the g
Failing in efforts leads to failing in exams
Embodiment's of Love! On occasions, you might fail in the class tests or in the examinations but tha
Absence of Kshama leads to jealousy
Jealousy is the greatest enemy of man, and it takes root when kshama is absent. If you possess the v
Lack of kshama leads to jealousy; Analogies of Ravana, Asuya and Anasuya
Anasuya who had three sons. They were no ordinary sons for they were none other than Brahma, Vishnu,
Difficulties lead way to develop Kshama; Pandavas analogy
This virtue is best cultivated under adverse circumstances, and one must therefore gladly welcome tr
Swami on the importance of life and Atma
Sacred minded students! Man generally desires to get something and in fact gets something differen
Bhagawan's message to all on new year
The new year does not bring anything new with it. The day when fresh and sacred thoughts originate
Swami on significance of Bhakthi
You are not increasing your faith in spiritual things but you are going down towards the material th
Swami never gets angry with anyone
The peacock is so beautiful. If you take the feathers of the peacock and put them on a hen, how does
Swami on Positive and Negative thoughts
These achievements come by God's Grace. It is not merely due to human effort that you get these. Man
Faith can make you achieve anything
Earnestness and faith are very important - the divine forms of Bhavani and Shankara. Therefore, let
What is Sath, Chit and Ananda
You are seeing how devotees love God. You are only measuring your love. No, that is wrong. You have
Who are Bhavani and Shankara
Bhavani Shankara is the name by which the deities are called. Bhavani means earnestness. Shankara me
Feel the presence of God in everything
How can you understand that Self? All feelings are reflections of your thoughts. It is all your imag
Lead all your life with full of Love
First, love is most important. Love is God, live in love. Therefore, it is the love that we should d
True significance of Onam
Onam does not mean limiting the celebration to the preparation of rice-pudding and other sweets. We