Divine Discourses Archive

The Shastry [previous speaker], taking examples from epics and history, explained to you the power and influence of time on human affairs. What is good today may be bad tomorrow, what is practical today

The Vedic mantra [formula] with which the offering is given to the Gods is: Tryambakam yajaamahe, sugandhim pushti vardhanam—”I propitiate the three-eyed One, the fragrant, and the promoter of strength and sweetness, of light

Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, in His discourse on Shivratri in 1973, said that you need not surrender anything at all. Love all beings—that is enough. Love with no expectation of return; love for

In His discourse on the morning of October 2, 1987, Bhagavan laid stress on the need to put into practice at least a fraction of Swami’s teachings. “I do not want your praise. I

As we herald the New Year with gaiety and delight, let’s recapitulate the illuminating message of Bhagavan given on this occasion more than a decade ago, in 1994. Embodiments of love! Brahman (the supreme

Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, in His discourse during the Summer Course in 1993, elaborated on the importance of cultivating good thoughts and advised that we should always seek good company. God has endowed

Sometimes certain feelings originate in our heart. Clouds that originate from the sun cover the sun itself. Water that is not used for many days is covered by the moss that has grown in

Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba in His Divine discourse said that the real birthday is the one when you manifest pure feelings in your hearts, plant firm faith in the divine principle in your

All religions, all scriptures, and all spiritual teachings point only to one truth—the unity of divinity. You may profess whatever faith you like. But you should not disparage another’s beliefs. It is a travesty

Bhagavan Shri Sathya Sai Baba, in this discourse, enthuses devotees to understand the subtle symbolisms of the Deepavali festival, and various episodes in Lord Krishna’s life, and imbibe the role of truth in life.

In the following discourse Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba says, “Have faith in God; He sees everything; He is everywhere; He is all-powerful.” The Vedas, which are the most ancient scriptures of man, have

Whom the Muslims adore as Allah, the Christians as Jehovah, the Vaishnavas as Phullabjaksha, and the Shaivites as Shambhu, who grants in answer to their several prayers health, prosperity, and happiness to all, wherever