Divine Discourses Archive

Liberation of Gajendra

In 1984 in the mandir (temple), Swami gave a discourse on the Gita. Following is a brief account of the episode of Gajendra moksham (liberation of the elephant), contained in the Bhagavatam, and its

Many Voices and The Voice

This discourse was given by Swami on the occasion of Guru Purnima, in 1974. This year, Guru Purnima will be celebrated on July 16. Of the many billions of living beings, man alone has

Krishna’s Birthday

The following’ excerpt is taken from Sai Baba’s discourse in 1990 on the occasion of Krishna Janamashtami. Krishna was born during the dark fortnight of the month. The effulgence of the Lord is seen

The Mind Stuff

This article on the nature of the mind is taken from a discourse given by Sathya Sai Baba on November 24, 1974 in Prasanthi Nilayam. It is a vain task to divide the things

The Way of Jesus

The following is taken from Christmas messages by Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba in Christmas Discourses (1970-1998), Sathya Sai Book Center of America, 1999. Every person has come into the world as a messenger

Krishna’s Birthday

Following are some excerpts from Swami’s discourses given on Krishna’s birthday. They illuminate Krishna’s central message, providing guidance for living a spiritually grounded life while engaging in the action of the world. After Swami’s

Swami’s School Days

The following is the second of two articles, compiled from discourses Sathya Sai Baba gave in 1984. The Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organization of japan originally published this information in booklet form to commemorate

Sankranti Discourse

This talk by Sathya Sai Baba was given on January 14th soon after the Sports Meet where Students of the Sathya Sai Institute present their physical talents and skills to Swami. In this compelling

Shivaratri Festival

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,

All Living Beings are Brahman Alone

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

Nut and Bolt

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

Christmas Message

In a discourse on Christmas Day in 1982, Sathya Sai Baba explained the message of Christ and the significance of Christmas. The following article is excerpted from this discourse. “The Bible says that God