Yearly Archive: 1998

In a discourse on Christmas Day in 1982, Sathya Sai Baba explained the message of Christ and the significance of Christmas. The following article is excerpted from this discourse. “The Bible says that God

Swami says, “Most of us, most of the time, are busy with trivialities, not knowing that they are so. It is only when we put them aside and strive to rise to a dimension

Even during his own lifetime, many viewed Jesus as a savior. He was called “Christ,” from the Greek word for messiah, Christos. One aspect of Jesus’ life work was preaching. His spiritual insights gave

We all know that the relationship between Swami and his students is a unique and inspiring example of unconditional love and exemplary conduct. In a discourse on January 14, 1996, Swami said, “I do

The following article is based on a talk given by Dr. Mohan Kollengode in July 1998 at a Meditation Retreat in Connecticut. Dr. Kollengode began with the premise that mankind’s basic nature is bliss,

The following article is adapted from a discourse given by Sathya Sai Baba on April 19 in Kodaikanal on Women’s Day. Baba stresses how women are instrumental in promoting and sustaining the welfare of

I would like to share with you some observations on: (1) The important role of the mind in our spiritual work (sadhana), and (2) How each person’s contribution to his or her destiny—within the

“I do not assign one particular date in the calendar as My birthday, for I consider the day when Divinity blossoms in your heart as My birthday in you.” “It is only when you

Birthday Wishes The moon shines, the sun waves its rays to those unreachable milky ways. Stars flicker flirtatiously, Gazing at each event spontaneously. In sudden commotion, stirring its calm emotion; Horse’s hoofs echo in

This article, adapted from a discourse given by Sathya Sai Baba at the Sathya Sai Hospital in Whitefield on June 3, 1995, highlights simple yet profound truths on the relationship between health and divinity,

Professor Vedanarayanan teaches Sanskrit to Swami ‘s students. The following article is based on his talk at the Annual Conference of the Northeast Region in May 1998. It has been said that of the

My invitation to see Swami came to me very suddenly. After many years of waiting to see Him, I was given a chance to go to India. I feel strongly that the invitation came