Experiencing the Bliss Divine

In His discourse to the students in Brindavan, on May 31, 1991, Bhagavan spoke about the importance of the Shastras (specific scriptures) and the Upanishads (end of Vedas) and said that they should acquaint

Love is My Form, Truth is My Breath, Bliss is My Food

“Love is My form…Truth is My breath…Bliss is My food….” I have heard these momentous words flowing mellifluously from the Divine lips on a number of occasions. And even while I have diligently given

Hope

The turmoil of my soul calmed down and a great cleansing took place­— that what distorted my sight and showed me a world full of pain and despair has been taken out of my

The Thought and the Hope

Sir Arthur Eddington writes, “The world seems to be more a thought than a ma­chine.” The word “seems” is, in fact, a daring understatement. God said, “Let there be light” and “there was light”

Smart Shopping

Tidbit: Don’t forget to take your reusable shopping bag when you go grocery shopping. Swami’s quote on nature and the environment: Nature is more progressive than man, and to protect Nature man has to

Seek Refuge in Him

It has become common to recognize each body and its form separately, and the common divine content is not seen by anyone. We are only looking at those different bodies and forms in an

Motherhood

Bhagavan Baba, in His discourse in 1976, said: “Treat your mother with care and consideration; God will treat you with affection. So, make her happy to the best of your ability.” Sloth and dullness

He, as the Other

It happened at Uravakonda, 24 years ago, when I was a teacher at the High School there. The most distinguished student at the school, Sathyanarayana, already known as Sai Baba was absent; He had

Conserve Electricity

Tidbit: Don’t forget to turn the light off when you leave a room. Save electricity. Don’t leave the lights on in rooms you are not using. Swami’s quote: In this world, trees, rivers, and

Nuclear Family or Joint Family: Which System is Better

“My Dear Students! You can develop your science and knowledge to any extent. There is nothing wrong in it. Learn everything. That is awareness in life. There is nothing wrong in learning. Subject all

Swami’s Darshan by His Grace

In April 2008, I went to Puttaparthi for Swami’s darshan with my son.  We planned to stay for two days only for my son wanted to attend an engagement ceremony of his cousin-sister in

A Master Appears

With soft and silent tread. He came, And touched me, passing by…….. I SAW HIM…. And His Shining Presence made me want to cry! I felt the Glow within my heart …. A soft