“Stone as God,” not “God as Stone”

In the culture of India, all religions and faiths are integrated harmoniously for, it emphasizes Righteous life, Love, and Service, beyond which there is no higher sadhana [spiritual effort]. But people have grown deaf

A Petal in the Lotus

I am a petal in the lotus of Baba’s Grace; I am a drop in the Ocean of Baba’s Compassion; I am a flower in the beautiful Baba’s Garland; I am a star in

Flushing Sai Center – Poems to the Divine Mother

Foundation of all children Stands a pure figure Waiting with open arms Never found a quitter Sacrifices so appreciated no one loves more than a mother’s tender soul Your soothing voice nurtures my heart with

Manhattan Sai Center – Offerings to the Divine Mother 2024

Fill Your Heart with Compassion

Some people say that money is the basis of the entire world (dhana moolam idam jagat). Others say that righteousness is the basis of the entire world (dharma moolam idam jagat). But the correct

Understanding the Mahabharata Stories

Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba in the following discourse explains the spiritual context of the stories of Mahabharata. To lead a purposeful and worthy life, you have to recognize the true meaning of the

If You Let Him, He Will Lead the Way! with Paavan Kotini

In this audio interview from Sai SOUL 100, Brother Paavan Kotini shares a series of experiences he had while visiting Swami at the age of 16, which left him in awe of Swami, leading

Be Perfect!

Years ago, Bhagavan granted interview to a group of youngsters from Kerala. Bhagavan graciously materialized a ring and put it on the finger of one of the boys. Amazed and overjoyed, he was enjoying

The Voice of the Heart

There is no fear while He is so near; Still, my eyes are filled with tears! O—they are tears of joy, not grief. Sometimes it looks as if He does not glance at me

From Death’s Cold Hold

Whatever science sets its seal upon is believed as truth and the rest is discarded as false by the educated, that is the situation today. When a man of science cannot explain or accept

Brahmavidya and Women

Q. You were talking of strict regimen; men, too, should follow this, is it not? A. Of course! They, too, are flesh, blood, bone, and marrow; they, too, are afflicted with illness. Each and

Happiness Comes Out of Suffering

Contemplation of God is the right royal path that will remove all types of worries. Therefore, do not try other means for achieving mental peace and get into trouble and worry. March on along