Carols in the Rain

During darshan at Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s ashram, throngs of people sit in lines and wait for Him to appear. There is complete silence as He walks by, talking to someone here, taking

Is a Path Needed?

Q:    Baba! Your advent has been a great landmark in human history. A:    Millions come to me, but few give me their attention. It is a matter of demand and supply. God

Lessons From the Little Ants

Ants are constantly absorbing themselves in useful work for the good of their group. Take up or continue doing a useful job in your life. As a true Christian, (followers of Christ—Christ means he

The Higher Education

This article is excerpted from a discourse by Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba to the women in Anantapur College on the values and qualities to be cultivated by women. Education must help weaken all

When You Pass By

Beautiful buds dance, Fair flowers smile Green gardens bloom. Wild winds soften, Rapid streams pause Dull darkness departs Angry clouds brighten Wavering minds stay Showers of love do drop Thirsty hearts are quenched; Lamps

The Greatest Devotee

At Kodaikanal, Baba spoke about Arjuna’s ego, to show that even great people in a moment of ignorance can make mistakes. One day, Arjuna asked Lord Krishna, “My dear Lord, do You have a

Importance of Taal and Shruti in Bhajans

Swami says that bhajan is a very important part of devotion. Devotees know how blissful He is during bhajans. The following article offers good advice for bhajan leaders and “repeaters” during the upcoming Akhanda

Beloved Swami

Baba is so good He helps us with all things We just can’t realize All the love He brings He comes in form or formless Really, it is true You may not notice it

Swami’s Gifts of Prayer

The following excerpt is taken from Loving God by N. Kasturi, published by the Sri Sathya Sai Books and Publications Trust. The author shares his personal experienceon how Swami teaches us to pray. The

With You, Within You

Q: Swami! I wish to settle down here, at Puttaparthi, which is my real home. Baba: The repose of the wave is in the ocean, which is its support and sustenance. Your home is

Do Not Be Despondent or Idle

You are all My limbs, nourished by Me. You constitute the Sai body. Sai will send you sustenance, wherever you are, whatever your function, provided you give Sai the things Sai considers sweet and

Prasna Upanishad—Answers to the Second and Third Students’ Questions

Just as the reflection is not stuck to the mirror, Just as lotus leaves are not wet by the water they dwell in, Sins cannot stick to a devotee. Birth and death are an