Devotee Stories Archive
Practicing Love in Our Daily Actions
When I told a fellow devotee that I was preparing to give a talk on love at an upcoming Sathya Sai Baba meeting, she shared the following experience with me. It happened at Baba’s
Devotee Stories
September 1, 1999
The Avatar and I
It all started when I first met the spiritual teacher of my yoga center. I felt immediately that he was someone I could trust—and someone I would meet again. A month later, I did—when
Devotee Stories
July 1, 1999
Go Round the World and Spread My Message
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
Devotee Stories
January 1, 1999
My First Journey to Sai
My invitation to see Swami came to me very suddenly. After many years of waiting to see Him, I was given a chance to go to India. I feel strongly that the invitation came
Devotee Stories
October 1, 1998
Who is Richard?
One thing can be stated categorically about Sai Baba’s miracles and that is, they are never without purpose. He might “only” be demonstrating His omnipresence, but sooner or later most devotees learn that there
Devotee Stories
March 1, 1998
The Voice of God
The author made her first trip to India after having saved money for a full year. In her own words: “somewhere in my heart I thought He would walk up to me and say,
Devotee Stories
January 1, 1998
Bhagavan, The Divine Child
Very few of those who have had the supreme good fortune of being close to Bhagavan Baba for many years and have been privileged to enjoy His company in many situations and revel in
Devotee Stories
January 1, 1998
We Love You
A young adult relates her experience of the ten days spent with Swami during the Summer Course in May 1995. I can still recall the ride from Kadugodi to Bangalore Airport at the end
Devotee Stories
March 1, 1996
The Call
At 10:30 A.M. on the 12th of May 1988, I was an atheist. Two hours later I knew that there was God. How this all came about and how I became a devotee of
Devotee Stories
December 1, 1995
Leadership—A By-Product of Spirituality
It was the eve of the opening of a super-specialty hospital, a unique institution providing free major surgery of all internal organs. This hospital of gigantic size, beautiful architectural design, and state-of-the-art equipment from
Devotee Stories
December 1, 1995
Who is He and Who Am I?
Having seen people bowing and touching Swami’s feet, I thought this custom of respect was one that I should follow. So, I went to do the same. Swami asked, “What are you doing?” I
Devotee Stories
June 1, 1995
Grace is Always There
My first darshan [being in the company of a holy person] of Swami was in May 1990 at Whitefield during my first and only visit to the Divine presence. At home, in Melbourne, I
Devotee Stories
May 1, 1995
