Fun With Sai

Is this for me? When I am with a child, I am a child…. How delightfully true! In 1978, a large group of children from a center in England visited Brindavan, taking with them

Love Your Mother

Why is the relationship between mother and child so lasting? What is the responsibility of a child to his mother? Here’s what Swami says. Motherhood is the most precious gift of God. Mothers are

The Rama Story is Ours

In the following discourse, Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba explains how we, the aspirants, should relate the story of Ramayana to our own lives. We should learn the lessons and use them to deal

Liberation of Gajendra

In 1984 in the mandir (temple), Swami gave a discourse on the Gita. Following is a brief account of the episode of Gajendra moksham (liberation of the elephant), contained in the Bhagavatam, and its

Resurrect Your Inner Divinity

Anil Kumar, Swami’s official translator, spoke to the devotees at the Los Angeles center last Easter. The following is a transcription of his talk, in which he compares the teachings of Jesus Christ with

Returning to God

In my room at Prasanthi Nilayam, awaiting the beginning of a most sacred Hindu festival, Dasara, I contemplate that very auspicious time in Christianity, the holy week of Easter. On that Good Fri­day, I

Phenomenon of Death

Death, is not normally thought of while one is engaged in life. Why is it important for a spiritual aspirant to reflect upon and inquire into the phenomenon of death? Here’s what Swami says: Keep always

Form or Formless

Question: Swami, God is attributeless. He is above satwic [pure], rajasic [active], and tamasic [dull] qualities. But we are bound by these three attributes. How can we realize God then? Bhagavan: The Divine has

Many Voices and The Voice

This discourse was given by Swami on the occasion of Guru Purnima, in 1974. This year, Guru Purnima will be celebrated on July 16. Of the many billions of living beings, man alone has

A Cardiac Surgeon’s Encounter with Divinity

The following article is based on a talk given by Dr. Choudary Voleti at the San Diego Center in April 2000. This is the second of a two-part series. I want to share some

Sathya Sai Education in Human Values: An Update

The report presented here is based on two talks by Sathya Sai Education in Human Values Advisory Board member, Ronne Marantz, at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference in May 2000. Recently, Dr. Goldstein, as Chair

Krishna’s Birthday

The following’ excerpt is taken from Sai Baba’s discourse in 1990 on the occasion of Krishna Janamashtami. Krishna was born during the dark fortnight of the month. The effulgence of the Lord is seen