Divine Discourses Archive

The Kerala Onam

Following is an excerpt from a discourse by Bhagavan Baba on the occasion of Onam, a festival celebrated by the people of Kerala, a state on the west coast of India. Swami says the tax

The Preceptor as God

Baba says that the role of a guru is vital. He is the one who opens the inner eye and shows the way to joy and happiness. Therefore, Guru Poornima is celebrated each year

Karma and Divine Grace

In the following discourse, Baba explains the importance of action in our lives. No event is coincidental. Everything happens in response to the actions we perform. So we must be very careful in performing

Steps in the Dance of Life

The following article is excerpted from the book, Easwaramma, The Chosen Mother, about Swami’s own mother. In the book, author N. Kasturi paints a striking picture of how the Avatar taught an ordinary mother to be

Spiritual Practices for All 

 In His discourse to Bala Vikas teachers in 1978, Bhagavan Baba said that young people must be led into good ways of living, into simplicity, humility, and discipline by their teachers. The advice He

Relevance of Ramayana to Modern Life

Ramanavami (the birth of the Ramavatar) falls on April 11 this year. In emphasizing the importance of Rama, Swami has said: “The entire universe is under the control of God. God is governed by

Thieves or Masters?

On March 1st this year, the holy festival of Mahasivarathri will be observed around the world. Here Bhagavan Sri Sathya SaiBaba reiterates the real meaning of the various disciplines sages have exhorted us to

Taittiriya Upanishad

Social norms of behavior have drowned in the Ganga. Contentment has disappeared from the minds of people. Morality, character, and human values are shattered. Men have lost their humanness. Everyone needs food to survive.

Choose Your God

In the following discourse, Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba advises not to let the mind waver and distract you from following the devotional path. Choose one God and stay steady with Him through the good

Mundaka Upanishad—Knowledge of the Soul

To attain the state of Purushottama [the supreme self], you must entertain pure feelings and engage in pure actions. Appreciate one truth, and you have understood everything. What is that truth? This is what

Sathya Sai Seva

In a discourse, at the first conference of Sathya Sai Seva Organizations, Bhagavan Baba elaborated the various rules and regulations that members and office bearers of the Sathya Sai Organizations should follow. He said

Prasna Upanishad—Answers to the Sixth Student’s Questions

Peace is non-existent; Truth is scarce; Fear of weapons has mounted. Selfishness is the cause of these harmful trends. These words convey the truth. (  Part 1  |  Part 2  |  Part 3 |