
Yes, Yes, Yes…
This article is based on a talk given by Dr. V.S. Sudarshanam in Atlantic city at the one-day conference of the Mid-Atlantic Region in September 1998. Swami often says, “Sai is always positive, positive,
Devotee Talks
July 1, 1999

Letting Go is Letting Swami In
In the last year or two, I have had the great fortune of being in the physical presence of Swami—our most beloved Lord—for several months at a stretch. As I reflect back on that
Devotee Essay
July 1, 1999

True Offering
Swami says, “True offering to a guru is to know yourself.” Let us then commit ourselves to making this true offering by practicing the quintessence of Swami’s teachings. “There are three things which one

Vision for the Twenty-first Century
This is Sai’s message to you: May you develop Divine Love and stand out as harbingers of a new age free from selfishness, greed, hatred, and violence. Let each of you be a light
Mid-Atlantic Region
July 1, 1999

St. Teresa of Avila
Teresa de Ahumada y Cepada was born into a very wealthy Avila family in 1515—a time when Spain was at the height of its glory. One of eight children, Teresa became deeply attracted to
Devotee Essay
July 1, 1999

The Avatar and I
It all started when I first met the spiritual teacher of my yoga center. I felt immediately that he was someone I could trust—and someone I would meet again. A month later, I did—when
Devotee Stories
July 1, 1999

The Role of the Guru
The true guru uplifts the disciple and puts him on the path of spiritual practice that destroys delusion. The disciple too has certain responsibilities. Here is what Swami says. “Who then is the genuine
Thought of the Month
July 1, 1999

Swami’s School Days
The following is the second of two articles, compiled from discourses Sathya Sai Baba gave in 1984. The Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organization of japan originally published this information in booklet form to commemorate
Divine Discourses
June 1, 1999

I Offered Something to God
Based on a talk given by Dr. S.K. Upadhyay at an Interfaith Meeting in London on June 20, 1998, this article describes the highest miracle of Sai Baba–that of individual transformation. I would like
Devotee Talks
June 1, 1999

Know Our True Reality
With all the material comforts we have we are still not satisfied. Our innate nature longs for the source of all happiness–knowing our true reality. Know this and strive for it. Here ‘s what
Thought of the Month
June 1, 1999

Surdas
India—a land blessed with the virtuous and divine minds of many great souls—was once bestowed with the enchanting presence of Surdas. Born to a poor Brahmin couple in 1473, Surdas spent his early years
Devotee Essay
April 1, 1999