Everything was unusually quiet. We were speeding towards the city of Kano in Nigeria late at night on December 22, 1980. As we entered the city, we saw a crowd in the middle of

Education has two important characteristics. One is, exposition of facts relating to any subject. The other is the enfoldment of the individual’s personality. The first is concerned with the matter. The second is with

Speaking to a group devoted to the study of the Bhagavad Gita, Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba calls the spiritual treatise the greatest harmonizer of all yogas. Baba urges us to embrace, practice, and

“Look upon God alone as your true guru,” observed Bhagavan Baba in His inspiring discourse on July 24, 1983, in the Poornachandra auditorium in Prasanthi Nilayam. The unprecedented gathering of devotees from many countries

During the celebrations of Krishna’s birthday in 1988, Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba revealed that He is Lord Krishna come again amidst us. It was 5 a. m. on September 1, 1977: “Swami, Swami,

Whether thou be far or near, To His loving heart all are dear, He is no stranger, why dost thou fear? He knows all! Whether it be prayers sincerely said, Or it be tears,

The late Charles Penn was one of those rare humans whose meditations were relevant to many. A devotee of Swami since 1965, he was a recognized writer, editor, and publisher, and has written several

Each year devotees celebrate Baba’s birthday all around the world in places such as London, Buenos Aires, Casablanca, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. But perhaps the most inspiring celebration of all is the one

The sadhaka should avoid the difficult obstacles in the path of dhyanam, (concentration) viz. anger, pride, conceit, the tendency to discover the faults of others, mischief, etc. The sadhaka must be vigilant not to

Prior to each festival celebrated at Prasanthi Nilayam [Sai Baba’s main ashram in India], it has become necessary to select and authorize certain individuals to serve as volunteers. The primary purpose of this procedure is

Dr. Charanjit Ghooi is an ObGyn specialist at the Sri Sathya Sai General Hospital in Prasanthi Nilayam, and practices alternative medicine with the blessings of Bhagavan Baba. She has written a number of books on

The Summer Course in Indian Culture and Spirituality held under Bhagavan’s divine guidance for many years has helped thousands of students gain insight into the vast subject. The courses also helped change the attitudes