
Message of the Avatars and the Epics
In the ensuing discourse, Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba emphasizes the key role of societal service in upholding dharma—righteousness. He urges us to control the three vices of anger, desire, and greed citing examples from the
Divine Discourses
May 1, 2004

Parents
Question: Swami, to what extent are parents responsible for the degradation of values among children? Bhagavan: My opinion is that parents are solely responsible for spoiling children. Many parents behave like Dhritarashtra, the blind
Q & A with Bhagavan
May 1, 2004

Always Be Aware of the Highest Truth
The sadhaka (spiritual aspirant) should always seek the truthful and joyful; he must avoid all thoughts of the sad and the depressing. Depression, doubt, conceit—these are harmful to the spiritual aspirant. When his devotion
Thought of the Month
May 1, 2004

Face the Challenge of Anger
In April many states of India celebrate their New Year. According to the Indian almanac 1985 was the year of Krodhana, so, Swami discoursed on the challenge of anger and how to deal with
Divine Discourses
April 1, 2004

The Interview
To the vast majority of people, especially westerners, the idea of kneeling down and touching, with hands, forehead or lips, the feet of another human being is somewhat alien. Even my husband, Ron, before
Devotee Stories
April 1, 2004

Feel it, Feel it
In 1973 Baba spoke with His American devotees and gave the following message. You, as body, mind or soul, are a dream. What you really are is: “existence-knowledge-bliss.” You are God of the universe.
Swami's Teachings
April 1, 2004

Operation Smile
As Baba devotees, we are all aware of the forceful influence of the Baba smile. It is the most charming aspect of His multifaceted personality. It is also His most effective instrument for teaching,
Devotee Stories
April 1, 2004

Advice to Seekers
In His discourse on Good Friday in 1975, Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba said that we should reduce the wandering of the body so that we can concentrate, contemplate and meditate. If somebody says
Divine Discourses
April 1, 2004

Youth and Education
Question: Swami, we are progressing in the fields of science and technology. But, the modern youth are not able to face life’s problems courageously. They [the youth] are depressed by the slightest problem. They
Q & A with Bhagavan
April 1, 2004

Those Who Exalt Will Be Humbled
When Jesus noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, he told them a parable. “When you are invited by someone to a wedding banquet, do not sit down at the place of
Thought of the Month
April 1, 2004

Ramayana in Your Heart
In the following discourse delivered in Madras on Rama’s birthday in 1961, Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba reveals that the Ramayana and its characters represent an ongoing process of spiritual growth. The vehicle of
Divine Discourses
March 1, 2004

Sabari’s Devotion
Sri Sathya Sai Baba narrated the following story to SSE teachers to show them how they should treat their students as their own children and help them find the God within. Bhagavan equates such
Small Stories
March 1, 2004
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