Monthly Archive: May 2026

Motherhood

Bhagavan Baba, in His discourse in 1976, said: “Treat your mother with care and consideration; God will treat you with affection. So, make her happy to the best of your ability.” Sloth and dullness

He, as the Other

It happened at Uravakonda, 24 years ago, when I was a teacher at the High School there. The most distinguished student at the school, Sathyanarayana, already known as Sai Baba was absent; He had

Conserve Electricity

Tidbit: Don’t forget to turn the light off when you leave a room. Save electricity. Don’t leave the lights on in rooms you are not using. Swami’s quote: In this world, trees, rivers, and

Nuclear Family or Joint Family: Which System is Better

“My Dear Students! You can develop your science and knowledge to any extent. There is nothing wrong in it. Learn everything. That is awareness in life. There is nothing wrong in learning. Subject all

Swami’s Darshan by His Grace

In April 2008, I went to Puttaparthi for Swami’s darshan with my son.  We planned to stay for two days only for my son wanted to attend an engagement ceremony of his cousin-sister in

A Master Appears

With soft and silent tread. He came, And touched me, passing by…….. I SAW HIM…. And His Shining Presence made me want to cry! I felt the Glow within my heart …. A soft

Dharma Incarnate II

The Declaration Our Lord declared on the first day of the Navaratri Festival in 1967 that He was God Incarnate. While addressing the vast concourse of devotees, before the hoisting of the Prasanthi Flag,

Nirvikalpa

Samadhi is of two types: savikalpa and Nirvikalpa. In savikalpa, the thriputi or the threefold nature of knower, knowing, and knowee will persist. When it is realized that the knower is Brahman, knowing too