It is not Emptiness but a Super Cosmic Fullness

This article is excerpted from musings by Prof. G. Venkataraman, eminent scientist and former Vice Chancellor of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, broadcast by Sai Radio on April 29, 2011. Dear listener,

Anger Oozed Out

I was walking down the street and coming to the street corner when a Ford van moving at high speed almost flew around the corner and came to a screeching halt. A man jumped out

We Bow to You, Oh Lord!

No matter where you go, always do your duty as you see it and know that I will be there inside you, guiding you every step of the way. In the years to come,

Divine is at the Core

In every human heart there resides a gnawing desire to achieve unwavering and lasting ananda (bliss). Day and night throughout his life man is endeavoring without a moment’s rest to attain this stage, and

Women Symbolize Sacrifice

Rama’s divinity blossomed under Kaushalya’s loving care; Lava and Kusha [twin sons of Lord Rama and Sita] could become powerful and famous due to their noble and virtuous mother Sita; The love and care

The Ramayana Family

On Ramnavami day in April 1971, Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba spoke about the values and ideals that are depicted in the Ramayana [scripture] and urged that we should follow them to make our

Hearing the Voice of God

“Head in the forest, hands in society.”  ~Sri Sathya Sai Baba I have been trying to practice this teaching of Swami’s in my daily life by carrying Him in my heart. On happy occasions, I thank

The New Year Dress

In the following discourse, Bhagavan Baba explains what and how we should celebrate the New Year. The New Year must usher in a new step in spiritual discipline. The old must be rung out;

The Guess Came True

“Where had You been, Swami?” we asked Him, when He sat up and leaned back on the wall. He answered with a smile, as if He was not at all tired or exhausted after

The Alphabet of Ananda

The following is excerpted from a talk given by Charles Penn to the Prasanthi Vihar Youth Camp in Bombay. He gives a new meaning to the alphabets leading ultimately to ananda, supreme bliss. I know

Taller and Taller

In the March issue of Sanathana Sarathi, in my article, `Light in Darkness,’ I had promised to describe my first meeting with Sri Sathya Sai Baba, which occurred after my return to India all

Be Immersed in Sai Thought

Swami: Have you understood what has been told so far? Understanding does not mean mere rote! By practice and experience, have you realized in thought, word, and deed, and with full equanimity, the true