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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

You must have sincere yearning for the guru and make earnest inquiry to reveal the best path for your spiritual progress. Here is what Swami says: The guru warns and wakens. He reveals the