This is a discussion on 'Prema Vahini', the volume written by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba which initially appeared as a series of articles in Sanathana Sarathi - the ashram monthly magazine from Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi.
The Pinnacle of My Life’s Experience was the Unity Cup “A chess player in the guise of an off-spinner” – that is how E A S Prasanna is often described. He was Indian cricket’s finest bowler in the 1960s and 70s and was awarded Padma Shri by the Government of India in 1970. In 2004, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) decorated him with the C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest honour bestowed by BCCI on any former player. However, for Mr Prasanna, the pinnacle of his li...
This series helps to relive some of the beautiful articles published in the early issues of Sanathana Sarathi, the ashram monthly magazine.
The Gita Series - A triune pilgrimage - 154 - Ch 11 - Slokas 33 निमित्तमात्रं भव सव्यसाचिन् - You be merely an instrument, O Arjuna
I Wanted to Sing Bhajans But...
Discussion on Discourse 11 (May 31, 1991) Among the thousands of discourses delivered by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, those that He gave as part of the Summer Course series are remarkably special. They are focused on specific spiritual themes, and as they are for youngsters, the elucidation is gradual. In this series, members of Radio Sai and some senior devotees, go through the discourses delivered as part of the 1991 Summer Course Series. 'Shravanam Mananam Nidhidhyasanam' which can be transl...
"Your hands have a lot more work to do" "Every time Baba has talked to me or blessed me, I have grown without knowledge. All these moments have deeply touched my heart and helped me in culturing my conscience," reflects Justice Shivaraj V Patil, who had his first darshan of Bhagawan in 1986. He was a lawyer then. From there, his elevation to become the Acting Chief Justice of High Court of Madras, later the Chief Justice of High Court of Rajasthan, and eventually being appointed as a Judge of th...
This series helps to relive some of the beautiful articles published in the early issues of Sanathana Sarathi, the ashram monthly magazine.
The Gita Series - A triune pilgrimage - 153 - Ch 11 - Slokas 28 to 32 "Tell me who You are with this terrible form? Salutation to You, O Supreme God. Be gracious."
'An Akhanda Bhajan Miracle'! The coming weekend (Nov 9-10) will witness hundreds and thousands world over from various homes and Sai centres enthusiastically participating in the Global Akhanda Bhajan - the 24-hour non-stop singing of His Divine name. Bhajans indeed are the smartest, surest and in fact the easiest way to pull the grace of the Divine to us, Bhagawan reiterated this to us in His several discourses. Mrs Geeta Mohan Ram, whose grandparents came to Bhagawan way back in the 1940s, rec...
Discussion on Discourse 11 (May 31, 1991) Among the thousands of discourses delivered by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, those that He gave as part of the Summer Course series are remarkably special. They are focused on specific spiritual themes, and as they are for youngsters, the elucidation is gradual. In this series, members of Radio Sai and some senior devotees, go through the discourses delivered as part of the 1991 Summer Course Series. 'Shravanam Mananam Nidhidhyasanam' which can be transl...
Cancer cancelled. Do good seva FAITH. Someone made a beautiful acronym of this potent word and expanded it as Forsaking All I Trust Him. Mr Bhoopal’s journey to Bhagawan started in the 1960s. Even before seeing Swami, he had developed strong faith based on what he had heard about Him. And once he had His first darshan, this faith became so rock solid in his heart that no matter what challenges came to him, be it life-threatening illnesses or career-destroying professional tests, unfazed, he stuc...
It was in 1978 that Ms Karuna Munshi had her first darshan of Bhagawan. Recalling that moment she says, “He had cast His divine spell on me and my soul had been awakened in the most sacred and pure way.” Soon after she longed to be His student and did live that dream. In this episode of OMS she picks one of her unforgettable moments she experienced when Bhagawan visited the Anantapur campus way back in the early 1980s. That short and sweet moment with Swami continues to be the source of her ener...
Discussion on Discourse 11 (May 31, 1991) Among the thousands of discourses delivered by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, those that He gave as part of the Summer Course series are remarkably special. They are focused on specific spiritual themes, and as they are for youngsters, the elucidation is gradual. In this series, members of Radio Sai and some senior devotees, go through the discourses delivered as part of the 1991 Summer Course Series. 'Shravanam Mananam Nidhidhyasanam' which can be transl...
This series helps to relive some of the beautiful articles published in the early issues of Sanathana Sarathi, the ashram monthly magazine.
The Gita Series - A triune pilgrimage - 152 - Ch 11 - Slokas 23 to 27 Arjuna's awe and wonder turns into fear.
"Thank Your Glucose Teacher" Rama Mohana Rao has been blessed to serve in the Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School in Prasanthi Nilayam for more than four decades. In fact, he was personally chosen by Swami to be part of this institution right from its inception. Also, his job interview was extraordinary because Bhagawan Himself did that for him! In this Satsang, this devoted servitor of the Lord goes down memory lane to share some of those life-changing moments of this long association with B...
This series helps to relive some of the beautiful articles published in the early issues of Sanathana Sarathi, the ashram monthly magazine.
The Gita Series - A triune pilgrimage - 151 - Ch 11 - Slokas 19 to 22 "I behold You as without a beginning, middle and end."
"How Swami Corrected Me" Mrs Radha Rajan belongs to one of the earliest batches of students from the Anantapur campus of Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning. In those halcyon years, students had many opportunities of Divine interaction with Bhagawan and were guided directly by Him in their secular as well as spiritual life. In this episode of OMS, she recalls one such indelible moment wherein Bhagawan seemingly got upset with her and reprimanded her but in the end revealed His love for h...
The Vijjayadashami evening at Prasanthi Nilayam was graced by an extraordinary musical concert performed by two luminaries of the Indian classical music world—Vidwan Kumaresh on the violin and Vidushi Dr Jayanthi Kumaresh on the veena. The duo, both well-versed in their respective instruments, combined their profound skills and shared devotion, creating an enchanting atmosphere that resonated deeply with the audience, leaving an indelible impression. After their performance, they share their imp...
It is said, “With small faith, to heaven God will take you. With great faith, God will bring the heaven to you.” The instances of miraculous cure and unexpected help materialising from unknown quarters just at the right time in the right form, being narrated by Mrs Sundaravally Suresh in this Satsang are testimonies to this sterling virtue of simple faith. No one can overestimate the power of a pure and selfless thought. The real life stories of selflessness and service narrated by her serves to...
Flute Jayanth concert in Sai Kulwant Hall - https://youtube.com/live/XBvG39fACww
As I Chanted, My Voice Came Back What does chanting of Vedic hymns do to us? How have the students benefitted from chanting these mantras over the years? How has Vedam chanting been an integral part of Dasara celebrations in Prasanthi Nilayam for more than five decades? Dr N Shivkumar, the current Director of the Brindavan Campus of SSSIHL, has been fortunate to be part of the Prasanthi Vedam Group right from his student days in the 1980s. In this video, we have extracts of a conversation with h...
Dr Sathya Sai Shree Lakshmi was blessed to be born in a family which has been greatly devoted to Bhagawan for many generations. By Swami's grace she had the opportunity to do her graduation in the Anantapur campus of SSSIHL and later was chosen by Swami to serve in the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences in Puttaparthi. While undergoing training to serve in Swami's hospital, she along with her colleagues, had many chances of Divine interaction and proximity. Some of these seeming...
This series helps to relive some of the beautiful articles published in the early issues of Sanathana Sarathi, the ashram monthly magazine.
The Gita Series - A triune pilgrimage - 150 - Ch 11 - Slokas 15 to 18 Arjuna starts describing his incredible vision.
Discussion on Discourse 11 (May 31, 1991) Among the thousands of discourses delivered by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, those that He gave as part of the Summer Course series are remarkably special. They are focused on specific spiritual themes, and as they are for youngsters, the elucidation is gradual. In this series, members of Radio Sai and some senior devotees, go through the discourses delivered as part of the 1991 Summer Course Series. 'Shravanam Mananam Nidhidhyasanam' which can be transl...
Ms Nanditha Kannan won the Kaladhari Award for upcoming and promising artist of the year 2022 instituted by Veenadhari Institute of Music and Fine Arts, Bengaluru. She also won the 1st prize in the Tyagaraja Competition of Music Academy Annual Music Competition, Dec 2023-24. At the same time, she topped her school's XII commerce stream in 2022-23. She is pursuing her 2nd year in BA in Economics and Public Policy at Sastra University, Chennai. She was in Prasanthi Nilayam for the first time in Se...
