Yearly Archive: 2025

Service as a Way of Life

In this interview from Sai SOUL 100, Sai Lakshmi Rao shares cherished memories of her close interactions with Sri Sathya Sai Baba during her early years. She recalls playful moments, such as eating from His

My Beloved Mother Sai

Sai Shyam Sharma, an alumnus of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Prasanthi Nilayam Campus. He writes about his experiences

The True Meaning of Sharanagati/Surrender

It appears to Me that the real meaning of the word sharanagati or surrender has not been properly understood. Our elders, by the study of many scriptures and texts, have conveyed to us the meaning. Despite

Devotion and Self-Sacrifice

The world has had many great souls who sacrificed their lives for Truth. Even now there are many who have given their lives for the good of others. There are many who have not

He is Ours

“Is he real?” I wondered. “Or is he a farce?” “Is he another—trying to usurp the place of Jesus In men’s hearts?” “Shall I go, God? Shall I go?” I prayed. “I hope he’s

On the Day Sri Ramana Maharshi Attained Samadhi

On April 14, 1950, an extraordinary event took place at Puttaparthi.   Sri Varadu, a devotee, reports: ‘The night Sri Ramana Maharshi passed away in Thiruvannamalai, Baba went into a trance at around 9

Origin, Purpose, and Meaning

Baba often refers to the apparent mystery of the Divine Being. No logical process can ever reveal this mystery even partially. Intuition and grace are most essential. During His own mission as an avatar

Journey of a Seeker

In this interview from Sai SOUL 100, Brother Isaac Nevas shares his inspiring story of transformation. At the age of 13, he faced despair, but his earnest search for meaning led him to discover God.

The Supreme Benediction

We waited, hushed and expectant, Our eyes rivetted on the portico beyond the gates. The trees spread shade On a thousand yearning hearts. We knew our Lord was here, Within those walls, so near

“Swami, please speak to me…”

Dr. Sunder Iyer, a Doctoral Research Scholar & Former Faculty, Department of Commerce, at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Prasanthi Nilayam Campus shares one of his beautiful experiences with Bhagavan. “GOD is more

Society Is the Reflection of the God You Adore

Wherever men gather with a purpose into a society, there you perceive the Divine, the sat, chit, and ananda (being, awareness, and bliss)! A personality has arisen; a clearer flash of reason is evident; a

Vinayaka Worship Ranks First

Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba in His discourse in the Prashanthi Mandir on Ganesh Chaturthi Day spoke about the qualities of Lord Ganesha and their significance. One may have mastered the Vedantic texts And