
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

Musician Talk
This article is based on a talk given by Mas Ikemiya, a world-famous musician, at the Manhattan Center in January 1999. I was born into a religious Christian family that began every morning with
Devotee Talks
April 1, 1999

Easter
Easter is the most sacred holy day in the Christian calendar. It commemorates the resurrection of Jesus—His victory over life and death. In the biblical account, Jesus celebrated the Jewish feast of Passover shortly
Devotee Essay
April 1, 1999

Fixing the Mind on God
The late Dr. John Hislop was a long-time devotee of Baba and was the first president of the North American Sai Organization. He had an extraordinary amount of personal interaction with Swami. Hislop: The
Q & A with Bhagavan
April 1, 1999

Story of Nachiketa
Nachiketa was the son of King Vaajashravas. He was a boy endowed with super-intelligence, good virtues and a keen sense of discrimination. When Nachiketa was seven years old, his father decided to perform a
Devotee Essay
April 1, 1999