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“The term used for integral vision is sudarshana, which means good vision. People today have three kinds of vision. The first type is body-oriented. It is superficial. The nature of people who have it

A Pundit engaged a boat to take him across the flooded Godavari. When the journey over the river started, he began a lively conversation with the boatman. He asked him whether he had any

Take the word Ganapati. `Ga’ represents buddhi (intellect). `Na’ signifies wisdom. Ganapati is the Lord of the intellect and wisdom. To worship the intellect and wisdom is one form of worship of Ganapati. Once,

Swami says, “True offering to a guru is to know yourself.” Let us then commit ourselves to making this true offering by practicing the quintessence of Swami’s teachings. “There are three things which one

“To have faith, you must dive deep into the inner mystery of the avatars, like Rama or Krishna and not lose your way in the tangle of the outer events and emotional conflicts, the

Prema Swarupas [embodiments of love], there may be ordinary people, foolish people, ignorant ones, scholars, great people, but the flower of love can blossom in every heart. You need not go in search of

Listening, over a number of years, to Swami’s discourses, a few statements have stood out remarkably like shining gems. Here we share them with you; perhaps one or two will hit home and provide

This year, beginning on December 17, Jews around the world observe Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. The holiday commemorates two miracles associated with a battle between the Jews and Syrians in 165 B.C. The

Swami’s miracles are a manifestation of His love; they help strengthen our faith and reinforce our trust in Him. Faith and trust in Him help us in our spiritual progress. The Sathya Sai Baba

There are three kinds of people   in the world. The first are like letters carved in a rock: they easily give way to anger and retain their angry thoughts for a long time. The