Sathya Sai Baba

His Message

"I am the embodiment of divine love; love is my instrument. There is no creature without love; the lowest loves itself, at least. And its self is God. So there are no atheists, though some might dislike Him or refuse Him, as malarial patients dislike sweets or diabetic patients refuse to have anything to do with sweets! Those who preen themselves as atheists will one day, when their illness is gone, relish God and revere Him. I had to tell you so much about my truth, for I desire that you should contemplate on this and derive joy therein, so that you may be inspired to observe the disciplines laid down by me and progress toward the goal of self-realization, the realization of the Sai that shines in your hearts."

Excerpt from discourse “Who is Sai?”, 9 June 1974 found in Sathya Sai Speaks IX, 88-92.

Avathars like Rama and Krishna had to kill one or more individuals who could be identified as enemies of the righteous (dharmic) way of life, and thus restore the practice of virtue. But now there is no one fully good, so who deserves the protection of God? All are tainted by wickedness, so who will survive if the Avathar decides to uproot? Therefore, I have come to correct the intelligence (buddhi), by various means. I have to counsel, help, command, condemn and stand by as a friend and well-wisher to all, so that they may give up evil propensities and, recognizing the straight mark, tread it and reach the goal. I have to reveal to the people the worth of the Vedas, the Sastras and the spiritual texts which lay down the norms. If you will accept me and say “Yes,” I too will respond and say, “Yes, yes, yes.” If you deny and say “No,” I also echo “No.” Come, examine, experience, have faith. This is the method of utilizing me.

"I do not mention Sai Baba in any of my discourses, but I bear the name as Avathar of Sai Baba. I do not appreciate in the least the distinction between the various appearances of God: Sai, Rama, Krishna, etc. I do not proclaim that this is more important or that is less important. Continue your worship of your chosen God along lines already familiar to you, then you will find that you are coming nearer to me. For all names are mine, and all forms are mine. There is no need to change your chosen God and adopt a new one when you have seen me and heard me."

Excerpt from “Birthday discourse, 23 November 1968” found in Samuel Sandweiss’s book, Holy Man and a Psychiatrist.

Practice sathya(truth), dharma (right conduct), santhi (peace) and prema (love), which are dear to me; resolve to keep those ideals before you ever, in all your thoughts, words and deeds. That can confer on you the summum bonum of mergence in the supreme substance of Divinity.

Excerpt from discourse, “The Revelation – 17 May, 1968” found in (Sathya Sai Speaks VI, 210-213).

“All faiths are inter-related and mutually indebted to each other for the principles they teach, and the disciplines they recommended. The Vedic Religion was the first in time; Buddhism which appeared about 2,500 years ago, was its son; Christianity, which was influenced much by the Orient was its grandson. And Islam, which has the Prophets of Christianity as its base was like the great-grandson. All have Love as the fundamental discipline of the mind, in order to chasten it and merge man with the Divine”.

SSS VOL VII B Chap 15 p 113.

Discourses

Sathya Sai Baba can often be reffered to as our satguru (true teacher). Sai Baba has given many discourses throughout his physical life on various topics, including character, education, human values, religion, devotion, service, unity in diversity, worship, and plenty more. These discourses guide disciples towards a more spiritual, positive, and plentiful life of love. The following are two links that can provide you with some of Bhagawan Baba's discourses from over the past years.

Sri Sathya Sai Baba Divine Discourses

The Prasanthi Reporter

Sai Speaks