Namasmarana
The following article is based on a talk given by Dr. Mohan Kollengode in July 1998 at a Meditation Retreat in Connecticut. Dr. Kollengode began with the premise that mankind’s basic nature is bliss,
Devotee Talks
December 1, 1998
The Power of Women
The following article is adapted from a discourse given by Sathya Sai Baba on April 19 in Kodaikanal on Women’s Day. Baba stresses how women are instrumental in promoting and sustaining the welfare of
Divine Discourses
November 1, 1998
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
Devotee Essay
November 1, 1998
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
Devotee Essay
November 1, 1998
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,
Divine Discourses
October 1, 1998
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
Devotee Talks
October 1, 1998
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
Devotee Stories
October 1, 1998
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
Mid-Atlantic Region
October 1, 1998
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
Divine Discourses
March 1, 1998
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,
Devotee Talks
March 1, 1998
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
Devotee Stories
March 1, 1998
