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

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

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

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

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

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

Man is deluded by Money: With analogy

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

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,

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

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.

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

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

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

Swami explaining the role and workings of Pancha Koshas

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

Swami on Current Educational System

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

Swami on Man's selfishness

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How to tune yourself to God

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

Swami on the depletion of Ozone layer

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

Swami on Shirdi devotees

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

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

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

Swami on Nature or Prakruthi

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

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

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

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

Message to youth and students

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

Never watch TV while having food

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

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

Yoga is Not Complete Without Pranayama

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

Swami on the origin and the secrets of creation

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

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

Surdas and Krishna's Conversation: Chinnakatha

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Swami on Allopathy and Ayurveda

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

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

Swami sounds harsh only to correct you all

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

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

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

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;

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

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

Parents should be role model to children

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Swami on Dasa and Devotee

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

Cry for God; Ramakrishna said

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

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

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

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),

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

Swami on past life regression

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

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

Follow the command as prescribed by Swami

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

Develop love is the message of Swami

Love, love and love alone. Yesterday, children presented a drama, how nice it was! Because of love,

Swami on Prahalada and his devotion

Here is Prahalada. Prahalada is a tiny tot. Though he was so young, he never disobeyed God. He was u

Our love is the true gift to Swami

Bhagavan does not expect anything. He doesn't say anything for Himself. He does nothing for Himself.

Have the feeling "Swami belongs to you"

Bhagawan has said this many times. When sarees were distributed to the messengers, they said, "Thank

Religions are many God is one: Analogy of a Veena

One need not criticise any religion. Swami tells a small example so that the students may understand

Significance behind Vishnu's insignia

Swami tells a small instance from the daily life on the occasion of Guru poornima. One is deluded ve

You are Brahman, realise it: Analogy of a Camera

Man is the embodiment of the Brahman. One should consider oneself as the Brahman and by believing an

Follow Swami to become one with Him

All are the forms of the divine without any differences of high and low. One might ponder, “Will I

Explanation of Gayathri Mantra

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

What is the meaning of word Guru

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

Do not have any misunderstandings within the organisation

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

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.

Swami on bhajan singing and training

Members must start and develop ‘bhajan centres’ and train others to sing bhajans properly. One�

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

I need people who work actively

Swami needs people who work. Henceforth, people who do not work will be ousted from the organization

Office bearers shouldn't have ego in our organisation

Another point must be noted here. People should not wield power and authority indiscriminately as of

Our organisation should not have any connection with money

Members of our organisations must give up the evil tendency of expecting money. Let the members have

Bhagawan's love is universal

Always wish for the well being of others and love all. Swami is a living example for the said princi

You are God; Realize it

One must distance oneself from this duality and develop the feeling of unity with God and spend one�

Story of Muthu Swami iyyer, the greatest lawyer of India

There lived two brothers in a remote village in the then state of Madras. The elder brother was a vi

Swami on the life of British Prime Minister James Mcdonald: Lead life with good thoughts

There are innumerable people, not only in Bharath but also elsewhere, whose lives are examples of tr

Involve in social service every sunday

In this summer class, a decision has been taken to undertake social service on every Sunday. Such se

Involve in Social work and not in show work

Unfortunately today, the social work undertaken in many countries and many parts of the country has

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

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

No act of service is low: Analogies from Lord Krishna life

When people think of service, they seem to equate it with menial work, usually done by a servant. Th

Collective singing has so much power to connect with God

All must sing in unison. Earlier people used to sing alone without anyone following in chorus. But t

Swami on Inter caste marriages

New fashions can be noticed today. Swami has said, ‘Caste of humanity’. Yes, it is true. Since S

One should not breed any differences in bhajans or in prayer

The bhajans were sung in a worldly perspective. Swami has observed it. The boys did not join the sin

Money doesn't confer happiness and peace: Beautiful Analogy

Money is necessary to lead life and there nothing wrong in man working for it. But one should not be

Uddhava-Gopikas episode; Devotion of Gopikas

In one context, the Gopikas questioned Uddhava. Uddhava summoned the Gopikas and told them, “Come,

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 should take up the path of Karma; With analogy

In order to arrest the tendencies which are unfair and unjust sometimes we have to adopt that path.

Work, worship and wisdom; Karma Marga

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

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

How to do Jyothi meditation

Look at that flame with your eyes wide open. Now close your eyes and imagine that the flame that you

Analogy of a dog to explain about the mind

There lived a rich and prosperous householder whose heart was filled with love and compassion for ot

Swami on ancient and modern culture

When Brahma manifests with the four faces, the devotee looks at the manifestation and gets absorbed

God is the indweller - Eknath's story

Several great sages and personages of India have shown these ideals of service, ideal of worshipping

The significance of Jyothi meditation

On the day of Diwali, a row of lamps or cressets are kept and with one flame all the other flames ar

Swami on current state of society

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

We need to develop the quality of sacrifice, love for the country and contemplate upon spiritual truths

Swami wishes that we put aside the differences of caste and religion and make an effort to realise t

How to absorb good qualities; Analogy from Mahabharatha

There is a small example from the epic Mahabharata to illustrate the aspect of ‘guna grahana’ th

God is the photographer; Always be ready

Real Bliss can come to you only when you obey and follow Swami’s commands in every sense of the wo

Swami's special love for Students; Special

Swami's special love and intimacy for His dear students.

Na Raaka Yeriginanthane; Krishna - Kuchela

“As soon as I sent word to Krishna through His gatekeepers about my arrival, He personally came to

Kuchela - Krishna episode; Love of God

Be it morning or evening I am your servant An incident described in the Bhagavatham, offers an i

Dasanu Dasudanu Kavalenu Raa

Dasanu Dasuduga Kavalenu Raa, Nee Dasulaku Sevane Cheyavalera.

India has proclaimed that truth is one

However, the same Atma was present in both of them. Truth is one and age becomes irrelevant where Tr

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

Analogy to explain time, duty and place

There is plenty of water in the Ganges. However, what each person carries home depends on the size o

Discipline is must in every action we do

Discipline is therefore, a must in every single action one performs from dawn to dusk. In today�

Namaskaram signifies unity

Salutation offered with two hands brought together is referred to as Namaskaram. What is the inner s

Food habits and maintenance of good health

Discipline is needed in eating too. One must eat only to the extent required. Excessive eating would

Niddura Nundi Lechi

Oblivious you are from dawn to dusk, To the Eternal and the Divine.

Never break your promise; Tarkad story

People sometimes break their promise. There cannot be a greater sin than going back on one’s word,

Swami on the origin of Aham or I

What is the primordial essence of oneself? The answer that comes from within is that it is Aham or �

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

Follow discipline on road; An analogy

Discipline is needed on all occasions, whether one is laughing, sitting or walking. Some people walk

Discipline is must for people in authority

Some people hold commanding positions in today’s society. Whatever be the field of activity – it

Importance of chorus in Bhajans

Consider, for example, chorus singing like in group singing of bhajans. On such occasions, everyone

Discipline is must to lead an ideal life

Though lacking education, Birds and animals lead regulated lives. Why th

Yetti vidyalu jagathini eruganatti

Though lacking education, Birds and animals lead regulated lives. Why ca

Swami on new year and its importance

Today, the New Year begins. This year is named as ‘Eshwara’. Eshwara means the embodiment or pro

Swami on aspects of Truth

The vedas speak about it: “Satyam brooyaath” –speak only the truth; it is a moral value. “Pr

Bhagawan's love is Selfless

Embodiments of Love ! Infact your love for Bhagawan and Bhagwan's love for you are one and the same,

Swami on Unity, Purity and Divinity

From Bhagawan's point of view there are no bad people at all and you may do something you are bound

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

Swami on Reflection, Reaction, Resound

Embodiments of Love! Confidence in the Self, Self confidence should be the goal. With self confidenc

Swami on devotees love for Him

The divinity present in humanity is very much apparent. Lakhs and Lakhs have assembled here because

We need to uphold the teachings of Adi Shankara

Today, you have learnt the verse of Sankara relating to Satsang and the benefits which Satsang conf

Swami on the nature of good and bad people; With analogies

If you can understand the strength and the power of good company and use it in the best manner pos

Swami on the role of youth in uplifting India

Sacred students! There are two things which are important for man’s life. One is confidence in o

Swami on the importance of Bhaja Govindam

Divyatma Swarupas! Young students, the teacher-taught relationship has been very sacred in our tra

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

Swami has placed all hope on Youth

A great many people who are educated, who are in charge of education and who are in responsible posi

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

Swami on Pancha Koshas with analogies

Without food, the body cannot live. If there is no body, we cannot really picture the mind. If the

Swami explaining the meanings of Govinda

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

Swami on the compositions of Adi Shankara

Sing the glory of Lord Govinda. Utter the name of Lord Govinda, Oh! you ignorant person! You should

Swami on the deterioration of Indian culture

Young students! Today, the question arises in the mind of every youth, whether our country Bharat

Swami on serving patients

Pavithraathma swarupas! Members of Sevadal are doing different kinds of work. For instance, they are

My Life is My Message

Many people ask me, "Has Swami got a secretary or an assistant? Who is looking after all the mails a

Swami on Ancient and present schooling

From many past ages, this phrase 'service to the society' has been accompanying us and has been comi

Father would be proud when the son gets good name

The actual joy does not lie in getting a son. A father may distribute sweets on birth of a son. But

First serve family then comes society

Youngsters! Is Bhagawan giving you trouble every day? Bhagawan is ready to trouble

Practice what you learnt in Prashanthi Nilayam

Students! Young men and women!! Your education is not true and great learning; true learning

Swami on the devotion of Thyagaraja

Thyagaraja was a great devotee but he too had to face so many difficulties.Thyagaraja, who could bea

Swami on the blessed opportunity of attending the conference

Out of so many youngsters spread all over the world, you, who could gather are very, very lucky!! Do

How to be happy amidst your worries

Be happy always!! One may say, “Swami! How is it possible to stay happy always amidst the problems

Swami on the behaviour of youngsters in colleges

How does this begin among youngsters? They go to a co-ed college where boys and girls come to get ed

Youth are wasting the energy latent inside

A boy prayed to Swami, “Swami! Give us the energy.” What energy? Do you need the energy to watch

Swami on modern day meditation

One can meditate if one finds time to do so. But in this modern age it is too difficult to do medita

Say with confidence that I am going to see Swami

They feel it a matter of shame to say that they are going to Tirupathi or Puttaparthi when asked by

Swami on the importance of character; Analogy from Ramayana

One should not talk too much. Naturally, one loses one’s character by talking too much. People, ge

Swami's sweet words to all vatus and their family members

As it is already for the young children, Swami does not wish to continue for long. There would be a

Why Gayathri Mantra is given to children at tender age

There is an inner meaning in initiating the young children into chanting the Gayathri mantra. The ma

Swami on Dehi and Deha

It is said in the Vedas: Not by actions, not by progeny, not by wealth but by sacrifice alone one ca

Swami's words of appreciation for doctor's

Embodiments of love!! All the assembled here have come from far off places bearing all the

Swami on the role of doctors and on the current state of medical colleges

Many doctors raised doubts in the reports submitted yesterday; they were concerned about the success

Never lose confidence

One must never give into despondency. Whether one believes it not, Swami tells of Himself that He ha

Lessons learnt form the heart and sacrifice done by blood cells

One needs to ponder on the teachings of one’s heart! But one is becoming tired, impatient and weak

Swami's opinion on Doctor's specialisations

Not only this, in the medical procedures, (Swami is not a doctor! But since the persons assembled he

Swami on the importance of mind, matter and awareness

In the humanity today this equality is the ‘integrated awareness’ or ‘pragnya’. This ‘inte

Swami on Antibiotics

New medicines are being developed. These new medicines are full of antibiotics. These antibiotics c

Prevention is better than cure; Doctor's role

Doctors are trying to cure a disease after it afflicts the person; Swami feels that efforts must be

Swami on the role of head, heart and hand

The food and habits of man today are very peculiar. Two aspects are important to man namely, the hea

How diseases are cured in Swami's hospital

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

Swami does everything for the welfare of society

This is the day of Ugadi. Sacred thoughts yield sacred results. Hence deeds motivated by and perform

Swami on Tamil new year and on Madras

Tomorrow happens to be the New Year celebrated by the people of Tamil Nadu. Many have come to Prasha

Who is a true devotee

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

Body is given for performing sacred actions

Whenever you have a litte pain, if you go on thinking, 'Pain! Pain!', the pain only increases. If yo

Develop Selflessness like Krishna

Develop only good ideas. What ever you do, do it selflessly. This is what Krishna did. He conquered

Swami on past, present and future

Man can think of the future. Man can also think of the past. Man can experience the present. But in

Swami on the devotion of Gopikas

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

Swami on Yogi, Rogi and Bhogi

God's acts depend upon the devotees' understanding. For people who go on praying that God have you n

Swami on service in ancient India

Whether it is the ancient rishis or devotees of the lord or great and noble men in this country, the

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

Swami on Shivam, Shavam and Soham

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

Do not imitate others; Message to Sevadal

Man's thoughts, words, looks and appearance reflect his true inner feelings. Therefore man's thought

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

Swami on Sathya Sai Oragnaisation Structure

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

Do service with pure heart

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

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

Swami on Sports meet efforts

Students! Bhagawan has been watching and noticing all the struggle and strain that you have undergon

Swami on the importance of human values

If money is lost, by struggle and strain you can get back the lost money. If the health is lost, by

Achieve oneness with Swami

Embodiments of Love! This experience should confer happiness on you. You should be made happy for al

Sports meet message to Students

All students have played very well to please Bhagawan. Bhagawan is satisfied and wishes that you too

Swami on true Love

In fact, true love has got with it a true heart. Love is nothing but the flowering or the fruition o

Swami on Confidence and Faith

The culture of Bharat lays much emphasis on three principles in the field of education. The first de

How to make Swami happy

How to please Bhagawan? First we should fill our hearts with good virtues. We should not go on chang

Swami on good and bad company

Give up bad company. Run away from bad company. You should never be in bad company. The reason is, y

Swami on sacrifice, purity and selfishness

In this world, you find sacrifice everywhere. Rivers flow. They don't drink their own water. They di

Swami teachings to balvikas teachers

Modern-day teachers, 90 out of 100 have no spiritual knowledge. They should recognize the truth that

Foster the culture of Bharath; Analogy of paddy and cloth

You must also give importance to culture and refinement. Earlier, the Vice Chancellor spoke about th

Practice leads to success: With an small analogy

Embodiments of Love! Students! During the Summer Course, you will receive such advice from elders an

Bad company leads to bad results: Analogy of a mosquito

These days, it is not uncommon to see evil doers [seemingly] get away with it while good people suff

World is facing problems due to lack of Kshama

Develop Kshama. The absence of kshama is responsible for most of the problems the world over, and th

Worship God with full faith

Therefore, when you worship God, make sure you repose total faith in Him. Without faith, what is the

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,

We develop forbearance during difficult times

Some people may wonder, “If I develop kshama as Swami says and my life gets packed with troubles,

Follow the culture and tradition of Bharath

You young people should clean your minds, develop pure ideas, and take this opportunity to see what

Know yourself first; With analogy

Without knowing who you are and without realising the nature of your true self, whatever you may d

Pancha Bhoutikamu Durbhalamaina

Our ancients have said that the limit for human life is a hundred years, but we cannot believe this

Jagathini Jeevinchu Vadu

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

Path to liberation and realization of God

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

Indra Lokamaina, Chandra Lokamaina

According to the words of poet Vemana, it does not matter even if you go to the world of Indra or t

Understand yourself; Sanath Kumara to Narada

Once Narada met Sanath kumara and asked for enlightenment. Sanath kumara asked Narada about the sp

Swami on waking, dreaming and deep states

During the day, while he is awake, man gets involved with his mind, body, intellect and other orga

Balasthavath Krida Saktaha

While one is in his boyhood, he has the desire to play and sing. When he grows into a young man he

How to understand Atma; By Shankara Disciples

There is some justification in our trying to first understand the aspects of the human body and the

God exists; Message to youth with analogies

Young people generally do not have faith in God and they get into a despondent situation by asking

Balyambu Nanduna

During his youth and boyhood, man mixes with several people and spends his time playing with them.

Wasting of human life

Thus, man is born, journeys through his youth, grows old, declines and dies. Should people think on

Stages in human life; with analogies

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

Swami on the importance of life and Atma

Sacred minded students! Man generally desires to get something and in fact gets something differen

Practicing Swami's teachings is true New Year

People are celebrating the advent of the New year, but what are they doing to improve their conduct

New year doesn't bring joy or sorrow

Embodiments of Love! YEARS have rolled by, but man has not developed noble feelings. A true human

Swami on the strength of Man

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

Swami on significance of Bhakthi

You are not increasing your faith in spiritual things but you are going down towards the material th

Swami on the devotion of Prahlada

Out of Leelavati's (wife of Hiranyakashapu) womb, Prahlada was born, but he got strength which was b

Swami on the principle of Soham

There is no God beyond the mother, there is nobody better than your father, beyond everything there

Swami on the Culture of Bharat

The very culture and tradition of Bharat is that, it has inculcated this one and only Love. And it h

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

Swami on MS Subbulakshmi and Meera

How many things there are in our heart? What lot of strength we have!! Some people sing songs. You h

Swami on the principle of Atma

Embodiments of love!! Embodiments of the Divine principle!! Every person should endeavor to manifest

Swami on three types of Shakthi

Therefore, Renunciation, Wisdom and Bhakthi are due to these things. Iccha Shakthi, Kriya Shakthi, J

Swami on Emperor Bali and Vamana

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

Swami Onam wishes to all

On this auspicious day of Onam, I confer my bounteous grace and blessings on all of you. .

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

Impart virtues to Students; Swami to Teachers

Students of today are only promoting their intelligence. They are forgetting that good qualities are

Swami on the Sacred texts of India

When one wants to fell a tree or destroy a tree, he can do so only by cutting the roots. By working