Sri Sathya Sai Anandadayi


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Manasa Bhajare Guru Charanam, Dustara Bhavasagara Tharanam. Millions of devotees from all over the world throng to Puttaparthi for just a darshan of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the living God of our times. In this book, a devotee and her family share the divine memories of their journey with Him in close proximity, since 1946. This book is written in an engaging style and vividly brings forth, to the spiritual aspirant, the effulgence of the divine glories, miracles, and events that the author was blessed with. Thus, the book subtly, but surely reveals the paths to realise God through the loving teachings given by the Avatar to the author's seeking questions and dilemmas, which are pertinent and down to Earth. The simplest of them all being Namasmarana is the sure and easy way to realise God in Kaliyuga.




Sathya Sai - The Eternal Companion (Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2023)


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Om Sri Sai Ram. We wish you and your families a happy and holy New Year filled with love, peace, and happiness. We pray to Swami to shower His divine grace and choicest blessings on all of us. With love, reverence, and gratitude, the Sri Sathya Sai International Organization (SSSIO) is pleased to offer Volume 2, Issue 1 (January 2023) of Sathya Sai – The Eternal Companion for the New Year 2023 at the divine lotus feet of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. This issue features a New Year’s divine discourse by Swami in 1994 on the power of forbearance. Swami says there is no power in the world greater than forbearance to cultivate love. It also contains a letter written by Bhagawan to Dr. John Hislop, encouraging him to focus on the positive in others and always be happy. The editorial describes the Way to liberation as revealed by Swami in a song with nine verses composed by Him. The publication contains unique personal experiences of devotees with Swami, articles on services rendered by SSSIO members worldwide, the glory of womanhood, ideal Sai Young Adults, and Sathya Sai Education. The pictorial on the history of the SSSIO Israel in Zone 6 shows the growth of the Organization over decades. We invite you to read and share this free publication with everyone.




Sathya Sai - The Eternal Companion (Volume 3, Issue 4, April 2024)


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Om Sri Sai Ram. With love, reverence, and gratitude, Sri Sathya Sai International Organization (SSSIO) offers the April 2024 Aradhana Mahotsavam issue of Sathya Sai – The Eternal Companion at the divine lotus feet of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. This issue features: A divine discourse delivered in May 1974 about who is Sathya Sai Baba, and how to enjoy true bliss. Swami reveals rare, precious facts about how He rescues devotees from worldly challenges and proclaims His glorious, divine mission to liberate all humanity. The remaining portion of the discourse will be published in next month's issue of the magazine, as part 2. An inspiring letter written by Bhagawan on August 11, 1965, to Charles Penn from the USA, outlining His divine mission for the whole world. An editorial on how to transcend the vicious cycle of birth and death and be free, based on Adi Shankaracharya's famous poem, Bhaja Govindam, as expounded by Swami. Personal heart-warming experiences of three devotees. Two devotees shared how Swami, the Eternal Companion, protected and guided them long before they became aware of Him and dedicated their lives to serve in Baba's mission. Another spiritual aspirant recalls how Swami established a heart-to-heart connection with her long ago and guided her to serve the organization as part of her sadhana. A beautiful poem also highlights the love and devotion of the author for Lord Sai. A heartwarming article about the 'Tiny Homes' project, homes built by devotees in the USA to offer love, hope, and a chance for the homeless to live in dignity. A touching story about a magnificent abode of Sai's love, 'Sai Prema Nilayam' in Riverside, California, USA, made possible only by His grace, love, blessings, and the dedicated, hard work of devotees. The publication also features articles on the inspiring programs and activities of Sai Young Adults and beautiful compositions by children in Sathya Sai Education.




Sathya Sai Speaks Volume 1


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The auspicious day of Vijaya Dasami, in 1953, opened a golden chapter in the history of mankind, for that was the day chosen by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba for His first ever divine discourse in public. The flow of divine discourses, which started on that auspicious day out of His immense compassion for the well-being and harmony of humanity, has continued unabated even after five decades. During this period, Bhagawan has delivered hundreds of discourses in various places, to a variety of audiences. His benevolent acts for the humanity at large are also unparalleled. His noble mother made three requests to Him, namely to provide drinking water, a school, and a hospital for the village of Puttaparthi. Bhagawan has commissioned mammoth drinking water projects, benefitting hundreds of villages, towns, and even the city of Chennai. He has also built schools, colleges, super specialty hospitals, and even an outstanding university, and constructed thousands of houses to cyclone-hit people. This priceless inaugural volume in Sathya Sai Speaks contains thirty three divine discourses, of which five are for the students and authorities, giving invaluable guidance. There are also five discourses addressed to the residents of different villages, advising them on the value of unity and brotherhood.




Sathya Sai - The Eternal Companion (Volume 2, Issue 6, June 2023)


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Om Sri Sai Ram. Sri Sathya Sai International Organization (SSSIO) offers the June 2023 issue of Sathya Sai–The Eternal Companion at the divine lotus feet of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba with love, reverence, and gratitude. This issue features a divine discourse delivered by Swami on June 19, 1996, where He extols the virtues of discipline as being essential in all phases of life and all aspects of society to bring unity. Swami emphasizes that it is the hallmark of human life; without it, there can be no well-being (Na shreyo niyamam vina). The editorial, Divine Vision, Divine Mission, Divine Assurance, delves into the nine proclamations made by Bhagawan in the epochal letter He wrote to His brother in 1947. These proclamations clearly explain Swami’s divine vision, mission, and, most importantly, His divine assurance for all devotees and spiritual seekers. This is a “must-read’ for every spiritual aspirant. The publication contains unique personal experiences of devotees with Baba, articles on services rendered by SSSIO members worldwide, the glory of womanhood, ideal Sai Young Adults, and Sathya Sai Education. The pictorial on the history of SSSIO of Colombia outlines the growth of the organization over decades.




Sathya Sai - The Eternal Companion (Volume 3, Issue 5, May 2024)


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Om Sri Sai Ram. With love, reverence, and gratitude, Sri Sathya Sai International Organization (SSSIO) offers the May 2024 issue of Sathya Sai – The Eternal Companion at the divine lotus feet of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. This issue features: The concluding portion of the Divine Discourse delivered in May 1974, where Swami continues to illuminate us on who Sathya Sai Baba is and why we should follow the royal path of love for Self-realization. He emphasizes His heart-to-heart connection with devotees and how He always protects and guides us as the heavenly Father and Mother. The first part of this discourse was published in the April 2024 issue. Excerpts from a Divine Discourse delivered in May 1997 in which Bhagawan explains the significance of Buddha Poornima and the inner meaning of a well-known Buddhist prayer. An inspiring message written by Bhagawan on October 20, 1979, on the path to perfect freedom. An editorial on developing an endearing loving relationship with God as the Mother, based on Swami's life and teachings, with examples from major faiths and illustrated by the lives of saints, sages, and spiritual aspirants. Personal heartwarming experiences of three devotees. The first article affirms how Swami never disappoints His devotees. The second devotee recounts how Swami always guided her in all aspects of life from within, prompting her to serve in the SSSIO. The third spiritual aspirant presents her joyous interactions with Swami at an early age and how He always guided her through the ups and downs of life. A beautiful pictorial describing the chronological history of the SSSIO in Kenya, sustained and propelled by Sai's love since His visit to the country and the continent in 1968. The publication also features articles on the innovative programs and activities of Sai Young Adults and beautiful compositions by children of the Sathya Sai Education program. It also includes short, colorful snippets of the service activities being rendered by the SSSIO in Malaysia, New Zealand, Suriname, and the USA.




Sathya Sai - The Eternal Companion (Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2024)


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Om Sri Sai Ram. We wish you, your family, and your friends a very Happy New Year filled with love, peace, and bliss. With love, reverence, and gratitude, Sri Sathya Sai International Organization (SSSIO) offers the January 2024 New Year’s issue of Sathya Sai – The Eternal Companion at the divine lotus feet of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. This issue features: A divine discourse by Swami on January 1, 1992, on the manifestation of our innate divinity for Self-realization An inspiring letter written by Bhagawan in May 1973 on realizing the presence of God (Sai) within us An editorial discussing the path to liberation as expounded by the sage Adi Shankaracharya centuries ago Three unique personal experiences of devotees with Swami An article describing the SSSIO Conference in Barbados on the power of Sathya Sai Education in Human Values The publication also contains articles on service activities of the SSSIO in Azerbaijan, Canada, Thailand, and countries of Zone 8, the glory of womanhood, ideal Sai Young Adults, and Sathya Sai Education.




Sathya Sai - The Eternal Companion (Volume 3, Issue 7, July 2024)


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Om Sri Sai Ram. With love, reverence, and gratitude, Sri Sathya Sai International Organization (SSSIO) offers the July 2024 Guru Poornima issue of Sathya Sai – The Eternal Companion at the divine lotus feet of our Guru, Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. This issue features: A divine discourse delivered in Kenya on July 4, 1968, in which Swami expounds on divine love for the redemption of humanity. He urges everyone to share prema, the royal road to the one and only God, adored by different faiths. An inspiring letter written by Bhagawan on July 16, 1969, to the devotees in London, beautifully outlining the qualities of divine love and urging them to practice love for love’s sake. An editorial, ‘God is the only true Guru,’ as explained by Swami, who urges everyone to practice His teachings faithfully to reach the ultimate goal of life, liberation, or Self-realization. Personal heart-warming experiences of three devotees. One devotee shares how Swami, the Eternal Companion, protected their family in India from the 1950s and guided them along the spiritual path. The article is replete with rare, beautiful, and historic photographs of Swami with the author’s family from the early years. Another devotee from the USA shares his miraculous and mind-boggling experiences with the divine father and mother, designed to help him on the spiritual path. Another spiritual aspirant writes about the significance of Swami’s teachings on nature, and how God can be experienced through nature by following His teachings and His advice. A touching account of a large medical camp in Africa recently held by SSSIO healthcare professionals and volunteers, bringing love, hope, and an opportunity for better health to more than 5,500 needy people of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. An uplifting story about a Sathya Sai School in Argentina, established and nurtured through Swami's blessings and personal guidance. Over the past two decades, the school has served thousands of students, bringing them values-based integral education. An illustrated pictorial on the divine legacy of the growth of the SSSIO in many countries since the 1960s, under the direction of Bhagawan Himself. The publication features snippets on selfless service rendered by the SSSIO in Australia, Mexico, Sri Lanka, and the USA. It also includes articles on the inspiring programs and activities of Sai Young Adults and beautiful compositions by children in the Sathya Sai Education program.




Sathya Sai - The Eternal Companion (Volume 2, Issue 10, October 2023)


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Om Sri Sai Ram. Sri Sathya Sai International Organization (SSSIO) offers the October 2023 issue of Sathya Sai–The Eternal Companion at the divine lotus feet of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba with love, reverence, and gratitude. This issue contains the first divine discourse given by Swami on October 17, 1953, about His divine mission for the redemption of humanity. He explains the true purpose of human life and how we can reach the ultimate goal by worshipping the Guru in our minds. He exhorts us to realize our true nature, which leads to permanent, supreme bliss – Brahman Itself. The editorial, Silence – The Path & The Goal, explains the importance and benefits of silence in spiritual practice, as taught by Swami and other great masters. Such understanding and practice will give us joy and take us to the ultimate goal of Self-Realization. The publication contains unique personal experiences of devotees with our beloved Baba. It also features articles on the glory of womanhood, ideal Sai Young Adults, Sathya Sai Education, and loving services rendered by the SSSIO worldwide. A pictorial history of the growth of the SSSIO in Greece shows how Swami’s love, message, and works have spread over the decades. To underscore the importance of the environment, this issue features an article on massive tree planting in Africa as part of the SAI-100 initiative, illustrated with beautiful pictures.




Sathya Sai - The Eternal Companion (Volume 2, Issue 7, July 2023)


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Om Sri Sai Ram. In commemoration of Guru Poornima, Sri Sathya Sai International Organization (SSSIO) offers the July 2023 issue of Sathya Sai–The Eternal Companion at the divine lotus feet of our Guru Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba with love, reverence, and gratitude. This issue features a divine discourse delivered by Swami on July 16, 2000, where Heexpounds on the power of love as the underlying force for peace, unity, and divinity. Swami urges us to realize that love is our true form and that everything is a manifestation of God. He also advises us to have faith in God and share love with all to redeem our lives and be happy. The editorial, Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba: Jagadguru & Sadguru, delves into the qualities of a Guru and the eight types of Gurus defined by Swami. It explains the nature of obstacles that stand in our way to Self-realization and how the true Guru can help us overcome these obstacles. The publication contains unique personal experiences of devotees with Baba, articles on services rendered by SSSIO members worldwide, the glory of womanhood, ideal Sai Young Adults, and Sathya Sai Education. A brief overview of the 2008 Sri Sathya Sai Education Conference in His divine presence recaptures those precious moments and the beauty and glory of His teachings on education as a way of life.