The Mind, Freedom, and the Law of Karma

I would like to share with you some observations on: (1) The important role of the mind in our spiritual work (sadhana), and (2) How each person’s contribution to his or her destiny—within the

Reflections on Quotations from Swami’s Birthday Discourses

“I do not assign one particular date in the calendar as My birthday, for I consider the day when Divinity blossoms in your heart as My birthday in you.” “It is only when you

Birthday Wishes

Birthday Wishes The moon shines, the sun waves its rays to those unreachable milky ways. Stars flicker flirtatiously, Gazing at each event spontaneously. In sudden commotion, stirring its calm emotion; Horse’s hoofs echo in

Health, Diet, and Divinity

This article, adapted from a discourse given by Sathya Sai Baba at the Sathya Sai Hospital in Whitefield on June 3, 1995, highlights simple yet profound truths on the relationship between health and divinity,

Human Values

Professor Vedanarayanan teaches Sanskrit to Swami ‘s students. The following article is based on his talk at the Annual Conference of the Northeast Region in May 1998. It has been said that of the

My First Journey to Sai

My invitation to see Swami came to me very suddenly. After many years of waiting to see Him, I was given a chance to go to India. I feel strongly that the invitation came

Sai Spiritual Education (SSE)—Workshop on Values

On September 19, devotees interested in Sai spiritual education attended a workshop called Activities for Teaching Human Values. The program featured presentations on drama, arts and crafts, role-playing and games—all with a view toward

True Devotion

Embodiments of Love, the human body is given as a great gift by the Lord. Only when you put it to proper use does life get sanctified. The physical body is attained as a

Call Me With Love

The following talk was given at the Labor Day Retreat in St. Louis in September 1997, soon after the Rahm family returned from their visit to Sai Baba. The five members of the family—Al,

Who is Richard?

One thing can be stated categorically about Sai Baba’s miracles and that is, they are never without purpose. He might “only” be demonstrating His omnipresence, but sooner or later most devotees learn that there

I’ve Touched You

Moved by a young woman’s in tense physical suffering, the author dedicated this poem to all those in a similar situation. I’ve touched you With the healing rays of My love Across the expanse

Sweet Flower of Love

Prema Swarupas [embodiments of love], there may be ordinary people, foolish people, ignorant ones, scholars, great people, but the flower of love can blossom in every heart. You need not go in search of