Sathyam Jnanam Anantham Brahma

Sathyam Jnanam Anantham Brahma Sathyam Brahma, Jnanam Brahma, Anantham Brahma

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

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

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.

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

Prema Muditha Manase Kaho

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

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

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

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 the meaning of Devi Navaratri

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

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

How Narakasura got destroyed

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

Meaning of Dheeyoh Yonah Prachodayath

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

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 �

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

Truth is one and not two

Brahman is the principle of oneness; it does not exist separately. “Yekam sath, viprah bahuda vada

Sadgunambulu Sat Buddhi Sathya Nirathi

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

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

Office bearers roles and responsibilties

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

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

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

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

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

Sath, Chith and Ananda

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

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 are verily God, realise it: With analogies

“Ekam sat viprah bahuda vadanti”- there is only one God and it is ‘Atma’, ‘aham’. That �

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.

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�

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

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

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

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

What is true devotion; From Jesus life

Many consider themselves to be devotees. What is this devotion? Mere worship and service cannot be c

Who is a true messenger of God

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

What is the meaning of word Guru

What is the inner significance of the word “guru”? ““Gu”, “Ru”= “Gu”- gukaro andha

Sathyam, Jnanam Anantham Brahma: With Analogy

Hence “sarvam gnyaanamayam”, everything is wisdom; the whole world, the individual, the society

What is Brahma Tattwa and Maya Tattwa: With Analogies

Lord Rama at one time was pretending to learn the 'Brahma tatwa', the principle of divinity from the

Everything is Brahman: With analogies

Embodiments of Brahman!! When a seed is sowed, it germinates into a plant and grows into

If you are part of some other organisation, don't be part of Sathya Sai Organisation

In some cases some of the members of the organisation are associated with three to four other organi

Ideals of Sathya Sai Organisation

One must give up criticising others and must consider fellow members as their brothers and sisters a

Vahe Guru Vahe Guru

Vahe Guru Vahe Guru Vahe Guru Ji Bolo Sathya Naam, Sathya Naam, Sathya Naam Ji Bolo Nithya Nithya

Sathyam Jnanam Anantham Brahma

Sathyam Jnanam Anantham Brahma Sathyam Brahma, Jnanam Brahma, Anantham Brahma

All the happiness is latent in you, follow your own path: Beautiful analogy

Everything is within. There is nothing in the outside world that does not exist within. The ‘sath,

Truth and sacrifice are the goals of life

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

Sathyanu Sarini Lakshmihi

The goddess of prosperity walks in the wake of Truth; Fame follows sacrifice; Knowledge follows di

Having found the real Swami, hold firm

Now, it is the unswerving faith, love and devotion towards ‘Sathya Sai’, amongst the members of

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

Sevadal are common for all wings

Sevadal members are the common factors playing an important role in the various wings of the Sathya

Work, worship and wisdom; Karma Marga

“Work is worship”. Sevadals must work with the body, worship with the mind and merge in wisdom t

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

Atma is permanent and body is impermanent

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

Scriptures and Puranas proclaim truth

It is only when action is related to the Atma that the nature of Sathya or Truth stands revealed. Wh

Time is verily God; With analogy

All mortals must bow to Time via death. But Time too has a Master. Who is that Master? It is God. Pe

Trinity is present in Man

People speak about the trinity viz. Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara but nobody has seen them nor seen

God is the seed for the entire Universe

The seed germinates into a plant, bearing fragrant flowers. The branches, tender fruits etc are the

Prema Muditha Manase Kaho

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

Rukmini weighing Krishna

You all know this. Sathyabhama, wanted to possess Krishna, keep him all to herself. Sathyabhama has

Sathyambu nandundi Sarvambhu

Having been from the point of truth, came the whole creation. The creation merges in truth ultimatel

Develop good qualities and participate in Satsang; With analogies

We fill a mud pot with water up to its brim. We keep this mud pot very carefully in a place to whi

Sath sangatwe nisangatwam

From keeping good company, detachment follows as a consequence. From acquiring detachment, removal

Sathyam Jnanam Anantham Brahma

Sathyam Jnanam Anantham Brahma

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

Sevadal should serve with broader vision

If you really want to justify your belonging to an organization like the Sathya Sai Organization, yo

All service reaches God

The whole world is the manifestation of the Lord. So such service that you do to individuals is serv

Time waste is life waste

It is in this context it has been said that the body is for the benefit of all others. While such sa

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

What is the true essence of Seva

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

Be in Society and Serve

To isolate ourselves from the society, to stand at a distance from society and to think that we are

Who am I; Question yourself

First of all, one must make every effort to know one self. One wastes time in responding to question

Why Nagarsankeethan is prescribed

Why is ‘nagarsankeerthan’ prescribed? Is it done for lack of doing anything useful at that time?

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

How to make use of our will power

‘Name’ is negative, ‘service’ is positive; the current flows when both the negative and the

Sreyohi Jnanamabhyasath

Knowledge is surely superior to practice, Meditation surpasses knowledge,

Youth should possess the qualities of discipline, devotion and duty

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

Time for Sathwa, Rajas and Tamo activities

The three attributes of ‘Sathwa’, ‘rajas’ and ‘tamas’ are present in time too. What is t

Significance behind chanting Gayathri Mantra three times a day

It has been laid down that the Gayathri mantra has to be chanted three times a day viz, morning, aft

Allahyanchu Mohamadeeyulu

The Muslims refer to God as Allah, the good Christians refer to God as Jehovah, the Vaishnavites ref

Names and forms are many, God is one

God is only one but names and forms are many. Each one likes a particular form and or a particular n

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

What is Selfless Service

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

Shastrambu Neppudu Sathyambuganenchu

But today even the Brahmins who are supposed to study the scriptures are neglecting them. All sect

Work and discipline in Sai Organizations

If there are any conveners and presidents amongst whom there are differences of opinion, then all me

Ofiice bearers must speak softly and sweetly

In some instances, some are bringing in politics. Embodiments of love! Most importantly, in Sathya S

Office bearers should not have Ego

Embodiments of love! There is one other thing. In the Sathya Sai organizations, We have appointed pe

Ego is bane and humility is boon in service

Embodiments of Divine atma! This service will give you a high and noble position. That exalted state

Swami on the role and conduct of Sevadal

If you deceive anyone, believe and know that you are deceiving your own chosen God. Every moment, yo

Swami on whom to serve and how to serve

For what purpose has this body come? It has come for the purpose of service. Hence, doing service to

Transformation in villages is important

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

Role of Sevadal in rural development

Further, in these organizations, some mistakes do creep in. Truly, if there are ten thousand members

Stay away from hatred and criticism

In the Sathya Sai organizations, we should regard ‘Love’ as the essential life giving source. Am

See oneness in everything; Analogy to sevadal

Without giving room to any differences of opinion and getting rid of ego and jealousy, when we work

Behaviour of Sathya Sai Sevadal; An analogy

The first thing we should do is to recognize the meaning which is appropriate to “Sathya Sai Sevad

Swami on Sathya Sai Oragnaisation Structure

While working together, there will be differences of opinion, there will be advice's given by variou

Daanamu Kaani Yagna Sandhanamu Kaani

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

Sathyambu Nandundi

Being in Truth, He created the rest. Everything merges into, the whole creation merges back into tha

Message to students on Sports meet day

All your games are not sports and games over a limited period. You should be in this game throughout

Prema Muditha Manase Kaho

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

Role of Balvikas Gurus and Parents

Teachers, who are verily embodiment of Divine souls, must imprint in their mind that it is very nece

Sathya Dharma Prema Shanthulu Lekunna

Bereft of truth, righteousness, love and peace, the value of all your education is zero, Bereft of

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

Doubts crop up because of impatience

Students! Often you are seized with doubts. You wonder, “We are happy here because we are close to

World is facing troubles due to lack of forgiveness

At one stroke, Kshama subsumes Sathya, Dharma, and the entire Vedas. It is the greatest among tapas

Swami on the strength of Man

Sumathi stopped the sunrise. Savithri just wiped out the destiny. Where does the strength for women

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

What is the meaning of Guru

The Balvikas guru is a GURU. What is the inner meaning of the word Guru should be understood. 'Gu' s

Swami's teachings for Balvikas Gurus

Today in the context of there being about 5000 Balvikas gurus and if each teacher can set right at l

Sath Chith Ananda is the form of Dattatreya

The basic qualities or attributes of divinity are three. They are Sat, Chit, Ananda. These three, Sa