Yearly Archive: 2011

Karathalamalaka, in Sanskrit, means something that is clear beyond the slightest shadow of doubt, like a berry in your palm that all can see and none can deny. When Sri Sathya Sai Baba, at

Baba declares that political revolutions cannot change human nature or ensure human liberation. Man has evolved from stone and plant, to tree and animal, and now he must evolve into the God that he

Mental Peace can be obtained only by constant contemplation of God. This cannot be purchased from the market. It is only by constant contemplation of God that mental worries can be overcome. This is

During the Dasara celebrations in October 1961, our beloved Swami often spoke about Himself and how we should attempt to regulate our relationship with Him. Readers will find here nectarine snapshots from His many

This article is excerpted from musings by Prof. G. Venkataraman, eminent scientist and former Vice Chancellor of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, broadcast by Sai Radio on April 29, 2011. Dear listener,

I was walking down the street and coming to the street corner when a Ford van moving at high speed almost flew around the corner and came to a screeching halt. A man jumped out

No matter where you go, always do your duty as you see it and know that I will be there inside you, guiding you every step of the way. In the years to come,

In every human heart there resides a gnawing desire to achieve unwavering and lasting ananda (bliss). Day and night throughout his life man is endeavoring without a moment’s rest to attain this stage, and

Rama’s divinity blossomed under Kaushalya’s loving care; Lava and Kusha [twin sons of Lord Rama and Sita] could become powerful and famous due to their noble and virtuous mother Sita; The love and care

On Ramnavami day in April 1971, Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba spoke about the values and ideals that are depicted in the Ramayana [scripture] and urged that we should follow them to make our

“Head in the forest, hands in society.”  ~Sri Sathya Sai Baba I have been trying to practice this teaching of Swami’s in my daily life by carrying Him in my heart. On happy occasions, I thank

In the following discourse, Bhagavan Baba explains what and how we should celebrate the New Year. The New Year must usher in a new step in spiritual discipline. The old must be rung out;