Monthly Archive: March 2015

The Rama Era

Sarva Jiva Dharma Shantham Sarva Nama Dharma Shivam Satchidhananda Rupam Advaitam Sathyam Sivam Sundaram One who is the support of all beings, the supreme peace; known by all names, the supreme good; the One

Our Nearest Kith And Kin

Following is a talk given by Dr. Bhagavantham in the Divine presence of Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba during the Prasanthi Vidwanmahasabha, the archetype assembly of the learned in Prasanthi Nilayam. It is a

Dining with the Beloved

The gentle early springtime sun brought everything to life in the Anza‑Borrego desert scene in Southern California. Bright little flowers formed a carpet of color, as though awaiting the blue lotus feet of our

The Three Laws

There are three basic laws that moti­vate and guide man along the evolutionary path from the individual personality to the universal spirit, from selfishness to selflessness. (1) The law of karma [action] operates on

The Name that Redeems

There is no Bharatiya [Indian] who has not heard the story of Rama, nor is there a village in Bharat [India] without a Rama temple. From time immemorial, every individual in Bharat has regarded

Be At Peace with Yourself

Bhakta: When there is no peace of mind where can one get rest? Swami: Well my boy, rest is for the sake of peace of mind. Once you have that peace, where is the

Spirit of Service

For the welfare of the country and of the entire world, the spirit of service, vital enthusiasm, constructive imagination, pure motivation, and unselfish alertness are all needed urgently. Take Hanuman as your example in service. He