Yearly Archive: 2000

Question: Swami, God is attributeless. He is above satwic [pure], rajasic [active], and tamasic [dull] qualities. But we are bound by these three attributes. How can we realize God then? Bhagavan: The Divine has

This discourse was given by Swami on the occasion of Guru Purnima, in 1974. This year, Guru Purnima will be celebrated on July 16. Of the many billions of living beings, man alone has

The following article is based on a talk given by Dr. Choudary Voleti at the San Diego Center in April 2000. This is the second of a two-part series. I want to share some

The report presented here is based on two talks by Sathya Sai Education in Human Values Advisory Board member, Ronne Marantz, at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference in May 2000. Recently, Dr. Goldstein, as Chair

The following’ excerpt is taken from Sai Baba’s discourse in 1990 on the occasion of Krishna Janamashtami. Krishna was born during the dark fortnight of the month. The effulgence of the Lord is seen

You must have sincere yearning for the guru and make earnest inquiry to reveal the best path for your spiritual progress. Here is what Swami says: The guru warns and wakens. He reveals the

All living things in the world share one, and only one, common feature: the eternal spirit. In all manifold forms of creation, in unity and in diversity, we find only the spirit of the

The following article is based on a talk given by California devotee Tom Overbaugh at a retreat in San Diego. I am glad you have chosen to spend today in good company—with Sathya Sai

“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

Recently, I returned from a two-and-a-half month stay at Prasanthi Nilayam (Sai Baba’s ashram in India). The daily experiences at the ashram will be etched in my memory for some time to come. One

Our beloved Swami walks through the crowds. All eyes gaze on Him and happiness lights the faces of thousands. Occasionally a hand reaches up, hoping to receive a blessed gift from the Lord of

Rama – whose birthday, Ramanavami, you are celebrating today – exemplifies the way to save the self in the perilous journey from birth to birthlessness. Rama is the embodiment of dharma (righteousness). That is