Thought of the Month

Excerpts from Bhagawan’s discourses on various occasions that remind us of what He envisioned for the Bal Vikas (Sai Spiritual Education) movement and what He expects from children and gurus. According to our Indian

Clarion Call for Ceiling on Desires

Bhagavan addressed the members of the Sri Sathya Sai Organization of Tamil Nadu at Abbotsbury clarifying His vision of the ‘Ceiling on Desires’ program. “Members appear to be confused about the true meaning of

A Lake of Joy

Why wander far and near to seek? He dwells within thy heart; Yes, turn within and find Him there, He longs to see you start. But clean your heart before you seek, And offer

Life with Sai, for Sai

Sai Chittaranjan was a student (from 2005-2012) in the Department of  Management and Commerce at the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning. Currently, he is a Doctoral Research Scholar at the Indian Institute

The Flowers that God Loves

In this discourse, Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba says, “This creation is like the bridge that connects man with God. ‘I’ is one hill. ‘God’ is another hill. The bridge between the two is

Give up everything to God. He will then take care of everything.

On March 7, 1993, Bhagavan signaled for all the boys [in the Mandir] to come to the front and sit. Once there, all the boys prayed that Swami bless the hostel with a visit.

Contentment

All worldly pleasures are transient and temporary. Very often they result in sorrow and disappointment. God alone is the source of enduring bliss. The purpose of human birth is to realize the inherent divinity

Assert with Every Breath

The Shastry [previous speaker], taking examples from epics and history, explained to you the power and influence of time on human affairs. What is good today may be bad tomorrow, what is practical today

Mystery of Mysteries

Thou art the light of all creation, my well beloved! From out Thy lips doth blow the mighty winds That sway the trees in dancing rhythms, And yet again Thou art the very trees

Living with God is True Education

Sanjay Sahni was a student (1982-1987) and faculty member (1987 onward) in the Department of Commerce; Director of the Brindavan Campus (2002-2015); and is currently Controller of Examinations, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher

The Crucial Years

The Vedic mantra [formula] with which the offering is given to the Gods is: Tryambakam yajaamahe, sugandhim pushti vardhanam—”I propitiate the three-eyed One, the fragrant, and the promoter of strength and sweetness, of light

Q & A with Bhagavan

Hislop: Ten years ago when Swami formed the American Sai Organization, he gave what he said was the single most important rule for American Sathya Sai Baba Centers. For the next ten years: What