Small Teachings

You use a mosquito net to avoid being bitten. As long as you have the net, no matter how many mosquitoes there are outside, you don’t have to worry. However, if mosquitoes are inside

Self-Inquiry

Self-inquiry is not a regular practice for most of us. It requires a change from our present way of being so involved with the world that we never take the time to ask ourselves

Sacrifice is Essential for Spirituality

Charity is giving of money, time, or energy for a good cause; sacrifice is giving up of one’s bad traits and weaknesses. If sacrifice means just giving up of hearth and home, many people

Close the Windows and Save the Lamp

Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba says that by complete surrender to the Lord we close the windows and doors. Thus we are bereft of “ego” and are not affected by joy or grief. It makes

A Chance to Do God’s Work

Berniece Mead is the National Sai Spiritual Education (SSE) Coordinator for USA. Full of  love and good humor, she is an inspiring speaker with a down-to-earth, practical approach to life. This is an excerpt

Surprise

There is always a hint of the Divine child in this most glorious and unique Sai phenomenon. I am constantly haunted by a delightful incident recounted by Professor Kasturi in his memoirs, Loving God.

As He Wills

On November 22, 1967, Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba gave a discourse on seva [selfless service] to the people who had volunteered to help during the birthday festivities. We, as His volunteers in centers

Small Teachings

You have come from God, you are a spark of His Glory. You are a wave on that ocean of Bliss. You will regain peace only when you merge in Him. Like a child

Narada’s Test

Swami says that people ask how can they find time for namasmarana (repeating the name) when they have to work day and night to earn enough to feed and clothe themselves. But do not

Unity & the World Today

“The mysteries of creation are marvelous. When two persons meet at any time or place, the differences between them are patent. Their forms and manners differ. They differ in their cleverness and intelligence. Their

Following Jesus’ Example

In the following discourse, Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba says that we can call ourselves children of God only when we recognize that He does pure and selfless actions, for our sake with no

The Lord of the Heart

  John Hislop of Los Angeles, who was very devoted to Sri Sathya Sai Baba, addressed an audience in Bombay on January 1, 1971. In the presence of Swami, he narrated his first meeting