Yearly Archive: 1999

Deepavali will be celebrated this year on November 6, 1999. The human being is a composite of man and beast and God, and in the inevitable struggle among the three for ascendance, you must

SAI is everything to ME HE is my world and all the eyes can see I think, “SAI, what will I ever be?” HE says, “What I have written in YOUR destiny.” I pray,

Self-confidence is essential in order for one to achieve all of life’s goals, particularly the ultimate goal of oneness with the Absolute. Humility—which builds patience, and tolerance—helps develop a balanced, positive, and healthy sense

What is the innate nature of man and what is his deepest desire? Here is what Swami says. “It is part of human nature that man desires to reach the presence of the Almighty,

What is the innate nature of man and what is his deepest desire? Here is what Swami says. “It is part of human nature that man desires to reach the presence of the Almighty,

The following two anecdotes are taken from a talk given at the San Diego Center in September, 1998. The trip I’m going to describe was different than any other I’ve taken. Usually, I ask

The following article is based on discussions conducted by members of the Brookline Center (Northeast Region) on the nine-point code of conduct, given to devotees by Sathya Sai Baba as a prescription for spiritual

The following article is adapted from a contribution by Professor N. Kasturi, published in the commemorative issue of Sanathana Sarathi, titled Garland of Golden Rose, released on Sathya Sai Baba’s fiftieth birthday. “You cannot

Paramhansa Yogananda’s unshakeable and sincere message of devotion and prayer is best stated in his own words, “Your greatest necessity is God.” Forming a bridge between the two hemispheres, East and West, his life

Fearlessness results from understanding who we are. Here is what Swami says. “When you have steady faith and an integral vision, and when you constantly think of the indwelling divinity, you will not become

Following are some excerpts from Swami’s discourses given on Krishna’s birthday. They illuminate Krishna’s central message, providing guidance for living a spiritually grounded life while engaging in the action of the world. After Swami’s

The following is taken from Dr. J. Jagadesan’s talk at the annual northeast region conference of the Sathya Sai Baba Organization in May, 1999. A devotee since 1976, Dr. Jagadesan has been at the