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One of the earliest Sufi saints, Rabi’a also has the distinction of being one of the first among women saints in Islam. Historically, Islam conferred the dignity of saintship on women as well as

“To have faith, you must dive deep into the inner mystery of the avatars, like Rama or Krishna and not lose your way in the tangle of the outer events and emotional conflicts, the

If all is God’s will, why do we need to make any effort at all and what then is the significance of karma? Here’s what Swami says: When the world is ruled by God,

Berniece Mead gave the following talk on the weekend of September 26-27, 1998 at the San Diego Sai Conference. I would like to offer pranams (salutations) at the feet of our sweet and loving

The following excerpts from Swami’s discourses explain the significance of this festival. “Let me tell you why this day is considered holy. Today is the fourteenth day of the dark half of the month,

This article is based largely on comments Sathya Sai Baba has made in His discourses about the eighth-century saint/poet Shankaracharya. In the early centuries of the Kali Age (Iron Age), Buddhism and Jainism were

“When a person is yearning for the precious goal of self-realization, all the forces of nature and all Creation will help and render all assistance.” Aim   resolve on the most Supreme adventure— everything will

The individual will, when aligned with divine will has no limitation and becomes all-powerful. How can we do this? Here ’s what Swami says. “Where there is a will, there is a way,’ is

The following article is excerpted from Sathya Sai Baba’s discourse to a group of industrialists and their employees in Bombay on New Year’s Day, 1971. Today is an auspicious day, for the New Year

The following highlights from Swami’s discourses, given during the 73rd Birthday Celebration, are taken from a talk given by Rajan Govindan at the Norwalk Center. (Swami’s words are not direct quotations but a paraphrase

David Bailey, a pianist from England and his wife Faye spoke at the Manhattan Center in October, 1998. The following article is based on their talk. I‘d like to share how Swami transformed my

A lifetime without Love is of no account Love is the Water of Life Drink it down with heart and soul! ~Rumi Jalaluddin Rumi, stands as one of the great spiritual masters and poetic