Divine Discourses Archive

“Asthiram Jivanam loke” Life in this phenomenal world is impermanent. “Yad drisyam tadnasyam” Whatever is perceived is bound to pass away some time or other. “Asthiram yavvanam dhanam” Youth and wealth are transient. “Asthiram

The penultimate day of the Yagnam (a worship ritual) was a morning of two wonderful little surprises that the Lord decided to spring upon two tiny tots from the primary school. The day began

When Rama visited Shabari, He told her, “I am hungry”. She gave Him some berries that she found in the forest. The Lord went to everybody. He went to Emperor Bali and asked him

Like oil in the thil [sesame] seed Like ghee [clarified butter] in milk, fragrance in a flower, Juice in a fruit, fire in wood, Divinity is everywhere. Embodiments of the Divine atma! From ancient

The following discourse was given by Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai in January 1974, where He has clearly shown the path that the Gurus should take. He has enunciated what and how they should teach

In one of His informal talks to the devotees at Trayee Brindavan on 4th April 1986, Swami illustrated the inexplicable and unique ways of the Divine by referring to episodes in the Mahabharata in

In His discourse on Krishna Janmashtami, Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba emphasized that Krishna had to encounter obstacles from cradle to the finish of His life on earth. Personal spite, false slander, unfounded abuse,

Bhartruhari was an ardent devotee, poet, scholar, and a role model on the path of spirituality. Once upon a time he was contemplating on his fallacies and misdeeds. He said to himself, “Out of

On Easwaramma Day in 1985, Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba emphasized that the permanent father and mother are truth and love. He said we should have pure unselfish love toward all beings, free from

The entire cosmos is governed by God God is governed by Truth Truth is governed by the supremely wise Such a noble one is equally Divine The entire cosmos is subject to the sway

On Ramanavami festival day in 1974, Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba spoke about the Rama Principle. He explained the significance of the various actors, the cities, etc. He also said that the Ramayana was

In His Divine discourse on Mahashivaratri 1977, Swami guides us in realizing that “Awareness of the One ensures unshaken tranquility.” Swami further explains the significance of observing this sacred night with spiritual practice: “In