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RECENT QUESTIONS ASKED
Listen to Prof. Anil Kumar's answers to these questions on the Between You and Me 2, Question and Answer from January, 2024..
Answered on November 16th, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q. What is the difference between ‘grace’ and ‘blessings’?
Q. Are grace and blessings permanent or do they evaporate after a period of time or after certain actions?
Q. How to earn His grace?
Q. How does one get Swami’s Grace?
Q. What is the difference between ‘grace’ and ‘blessings’?
Q. Are grace and blessings permanent or do they evaporate after a period of time or after certain actions?
Q. How to earn His grace?
Q. How does one get Swami’s Grace?
Answered on November 9th, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q. There are many people who claim that they are the reincarnation of Jesus. Shall we follow them?
Q. In my profession, I have to commit some sins. What shall I do?
Q. What is a reaction and what is a response?
Q. I teach in a hotel management college, where in the laboratory we deal not with chemicals but with lye, dead meat and also liquor. We have to taste them to ensure that they are not spoiled. What situation am I in?
Q. How long are we supposed to reflect?
Q. Sai Ram! My question is about decision-making. I always falter when making decisions. There is the decision taken by the intellect, the decision taken by the mind and the decision taken by instinct. Whenever I make a decision by the intellect, somewhere down the line I find it is wrong. When I make it with the mind, later I find it is wrong. And again, when it is taken by instinct, later I find it is wrong. So, I am really at a loss. How should I proceed to make a decision?
Q. There are many people who claim that they are the reincarnation of Jesus. Shall we follow them?
Q. In my profession, I have to commit some sins. What shall I do?
Q. What is a reaction and what is a response?
Q. I teach in a hotel management college, where in the laboratory we deal not with chemicals but with lye, dead meat and also liquor. We have to taste them to ensure that they are not spoiled. What situation am I in?
Q. How long are we supposed to reflect?
Q. Sai Ram! My question is about decision-making. I always falter when making decisions. There is the decision taken by the intellect, the decision taken by the mind and the decision taken by instinct. Whenever I make a decision by the intellect, somewhere down the line I find it is wrong. When I make it with the mind, later I find it is wrong. And again, when it is taken by instinct, later I find it is wrong. So, I am really at a loss. How should I proceed to make a decision?
Answered on November 2nd, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q 343, “DESIRE vs SPIRITUAL YEARNING" answers several questions about desires and yearning. Links follow in your language.
Q. I still have desires. What to do?
Q. How is it possible to lose a desire but not shut down the heart?
Q. A vegetable is also living, is it a sin to eat vegetables?
Q. God is omnipotent, omnipresent and above desire. Is the creation of the universe a result of desire or not? Please explain.
Q. What is the difference between desires and spiritual yearning?
Q. How do we practice putting a ceiling on desires in our daily lives?
Q 343, “DESIRE vs SPIRITUAL YEARNING" answers several questions about desires and yearning. Links follow in your language.
Q. I still have desires. What to do?
Q. How is it possible to lose a desire but not shut down the heart?
Q. A vegetable is also living, is it a sin to eat vegetables?
Q. God is omnipotent, omnipresent and above desire. Is the creation of the universe a result of desire or not? Please explain.
Q. What is the difference between desires and spiritual yearning?
Q. How do we practice putting a ceiling on desires in our daily lives?
Answered on October 26th, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q 342, “LONGING FOR THE PHYSICAL FORM"
Q. Is it wrong to crave for the physical presence of Swami, friends and relatives? How to go beyond this?
Q. I would like some clarity on a point that we made earlier. I believe it was said, “Spirituality is not individuality.” Cannot spirituality, being individual, be another way of saying, “Look inward?” Secondly, we do not have an obligation to share verbally or talk about it. Every single moment, the impressions or the encounter with the spirit that we have is spiritual. If we talk about it, we would all be yakety-yaks. Therefore, I feel the need for clarity on that individual, personal, looking inward moment of spirituality. Sai Ram!
Q. Living away from the physical presence of Swami, we sometimes perform Seva, attend Bhajan sessions or go to the Sai centre. But I wonder why Swami always tells us to look inward. We take the time out of our busy work schedules to go to Puttaparthi to see Swami. I wonder what’s the point of going to Puttaparthi if you are supposed to see God within you? Can you not just practice looking inwards wherever you are?
Q. Swami says, “Look for Me within you.” What does that mean and how do we do it?
Q 342, “LONGING FOR THE PHYSICAL FORM"
Q. Is it wrong to crave for the physical presence of Swami, friends and relatives? How to go beyond this?
Q. I would like some clarity on a point that we made earlier. I believe it was said, “Spirituality is not individuality.” Cannot spirituality, being individual, be another way of saying, “Look inward?” Secondly, we do not have an obligation to share verbally or talk about it. Every single moment, the impressions or the encounter with the spirit that we have is spiritual. If we talk about it, we would all be yakety-yaks. Therefore, I feel the need for clarity on that individual, personal, looking inward moment of spirituality. Sai Ram!
Q. Living away from the physical presence of Swami, we sometimes perform Seva, attend Bhajan sessions or go to the Sai centre. But I wonder why Swami always tells us to look inward. We take the time out of our busy work schedules to go to Puttaparthi to see Swami. I wonder what’s the point of going to Puttaparthi if you are supposed to see God within you? Can you not just practice looking inwards wherever you are?
Q. Swami says, “Look for Me within you.” What does that mean and how do we do it?
Answered on October 5th, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q. Would Baba come along with me on my morning walk?
Q. What shall I do to dine with Bhagawan? To sleep in the room very close to His bedroom? To go with Him in His car? To have a peaceful end of life, like His mother and grandfather had?
Q. Speakers always tell us about their interviews and how badly they feel if Swami ignores them in one darshan. Most of us have had no personal interviews. Swami tells us not to seek interviews but inner-views, so why do most of the speakers at the retreats tell us about interviews and not about inner-views?
Q. In the midst of busy work, how do I link myself with God? Some people have to drive hours and hours to reach their work spot. At the end of the workday, they return completely tired after driving more hours. In this busy life, how am I to establish a link with God?
Q. Would Baba come along with me on my morning walk?
Q. What shall I do to dine with Bhagawan? To sleep in the room very close to His bedroom? To go with Him in His car? To have a peaceful end of life, like His mother and grandfather had?
Q. Speakers always tell us about their interviews and how badly they feel if Swami ignores them in one darshan. Most of us have had no personal interviews. Swami tells us not to seek interviews but inner-views, so why do most of the speakers at the retreats tell us about interviews and not about inner-views?
Q. In the midst of busy work, how do I link myself with God? Some people have to drive hours and hours to reach their work spot. At the end of the workday, they return completely tired after driving more hours. In this busy life, how am I to establish a link with God?
Answered on September 28th, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q 339, “THE FOUR GOALS OF LIFE”
Swami! We hear of purusharthas, the four goals of life. How are we to achieve them?
Swami! What is it that we should have in order to deserve your prapti?
Swami! What is illusion, maya? Kindly explain.
Swami! How are we to get over maya or illusion?
Swami! It is often said and felt that none escapes maya or illusion. Everyone falls victim to the influence of maya. So, man is prone to delusion. Then Swami, a person who has known what maya is and has been out of maya, how is it that he gets into the trap again?
Q 339, “THE FOUR GOALS OF LIFE”
Swami! We hear of purusharthas, the four goals of life. How are we to achieve them?
Swami! What is it that we should have in order to deserve your prapti?
Swami! What is illusion, maya? Kindly explain.
Swami! How are we to get over maya or illusion?
Swami! It is often said and felt that none escapes maya or illusion. Everyone falls victim to the influence of maya. So, man is prone to delusion. Then Swami, a person who has known what maya is and has been out of maya, how is it that he gets into the trap again?
Answered on September 21st, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q. 338, “REACHING DIVINITY”
Swami! How can we realise the Divinity within us?
Swami! How are we to attain bliss?
Swami! Many spiritual practices are suggested such as namasmarana - singing the glory of God, dhyana - meditation, puja, etc. But we are not able to practice and follow even one of them continuously. Dissatisfaction over not being able to succeed and frustration about not getting the rewards for the little we do, are overpowering us. Why is this happening like this? Kindly show us the way.
Q. 338, “REACHING DIVINITY”
Swami! How can we realise the Divinity within us?
Swami! How are we to attain bliss?
Swami! Many spiritual practices are suggested such as namasmarana - singing the glory of God, dhyana - meditation, puja, etc. But we are not able to practice and follow even one of them continuously. Dissatisfaction over not being able to succeed and frustration about not getting the rewards for the little we do, are overpowering us. Why is this happening like this? Kindly show us the way.
Answered on September 14th, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q. 337, “IMMORTALITY = REMOVAL OF IMMORALITY” answers the following questions:
Swami! Why and how do we get evil feelings such as jealousy, envy, pride, egoism, attachment and so on? How are we to get away from these evil feelings?
Swami! How wonderfully in simple terms and in such an easy way You have explained profound things. What is the way to immortality, the ultimate goal of life?
Swami! How are we to lead a detached life? We are hurt when our belongings, positions and wealth are withdrawn. Please tell us how not to be hurt though these are taken away from us.
Q. 337, “IMMORTALITY = REMOVAL OF IMMORALITY” answers the following questions:
Swami! Why and how do we get evil feelings such as jealousy, envy, pride, egoism, attachment and so on? How are we to get away from these evil feelings?
Swami! How wonderfully in simple terms and in such an easy way You have explained profound things. What is the way to immortality, the ultimate goal of life?
Swami! How are we to lead a detached life? We are hurt when our belongings, positions and wealth are withdrawn. Please tell us how not to be hurt though these are taken away from us.
Answered on September 7th, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q 336, “DIVINE UNITY AND TRUE LOVE”
Swami! We hear two terms very often used by pandits: prakrthi and purusa. Please explain these two terms.
Swami! Some worship Vishnu, while some others worship Siva. They don’t see eye to eye. There seems to be constant rivalry between these two groups, the Vaishnavites and the Saivites. Kindly tell us how these two groups of devotees of God can be united.
Swami! You repeatedly mention ‘love’ in your discourses. Why? Don’t we have prema, love, within us? If not, how are we to develop it? What is the difference between prema, love and moha, attachment?
Q 336, “DIVINE UNITY AND TRUE LOVE”
Swami! We hear two terms very often used by pandits: prakrthi and purusa. Please explain these two terms.
Swami! Some worship Vishnu, while some others worship Siva. They don’t see eye to eye. There seems to be constant rivalry between these two groups, the Vaishnavites and the Saivites. Kindly tell us how these two groups of devotees of God can be united.
Swami! You repeatedly mention ‘love’ in your discourses. Why? Don’t we have prema, love, within us? If not, how are we to develop it? What is the difference between prema, love and moha, attachment?
Answered on August 31st, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q 335, “OUR CHALLENGING TIMES”
When we have a life problem or a life challenge in front of us, it usually reflects something in us that we are not aware of. What is the best way to recognize a challenge, to live through it and find the freedom behind the challenge?
Which tools are useful to achieve the goal of a better world during these confused times?
It is said that Prana has no religion. How true is this statement?
Q 335, “OUR CHALLENGING TIMES”
When we have a life problem or a life challenge in front of us, it usually reflects something in us that we are not aware of. What is the best way to recognize a challenge, to live through it and find the freedom behind the challenge?
Which tools are useful to achieve the goal of a better world during these confused times?
It is said that Prana has no religion. How true is this statement?
Answered on August 24th, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q 334, “HOW TO CONTROL THE MIND”
Swami! We come across words like manas, mind, buddhi, intellect, citta, consciousness, and ahamkara, egoism. How are we to understand and correlate them? How do they differ from one another? It is our good fortune that Swami explains in simple terms, an ever so complex topic.
Swami! You stress chitta suddhi, purification of our heart, but how is one to accomplish it?
Swami! Now it is clear that chitta suddhi is lacking in us due to our bad thoughts and bad deeds. We have certain weaknesses, lapses and bad qualities and thoughts. As You have said, unless we get over them, chitta suddhi cannot be attained. The mind gets polluted very often. How is one to control bad qualities?
Swami! Pranayama, breath control, some say is important on the spiritual path. Would you please tell us about it?
Q 334, “HOW TO CONTROL THE MIND”
Swami! We come across words like manas, mind, buddhi, intellect, citta, consciousness, and ahamkara, egoism. How are we to understand and correlate them? How do they differ from one another? It is our good fortune that Swami explains in simple terms, an ever so complex topic.
Swami! You stress chitta suddhi, purification of our heart, but how is one to accomplish it?
Swami! Now it is clear that chitta suddhi is lacking in us due to our bad thoughts and bad deeds. We have certain weaknesses, lapses and bad qualities and thoughts. As You have said, unless we get over them, chitta suddhi cannot be attained. The mind gets polluted very often. How is one to control bad qualities?
Swami! Pranayama, breath control, some say is important on the spiritual path. Would you please tell us about it?
Answered on August 17th, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q 333, "SWAMI OUTLINES THE RIGHT PATH”
Swami! We beg you to suggest to us a spiritual path that can be followed in the present circumstances. The situation around us seems to be dispiriting. Kindly give us the direction.
Swami! At times it appears that others may influence us and lead us to a total change in our lifestyle, making us ask ourselves the question, “Why should we not be like others? Why should we adopt this special type of living?” I am afraid we may change! What is to be done now?
Q 333, "SWAMI OUTLINES THE RIGHT PATH”
Swami! We beg you to suggest to us a spiritual path that can be followed in the present circumstances. The situation around us seems to be dispiriting. Kindly give us the direction.
Swami! At times it appears that others may influence us and lead us to a total change in our lifestyle, making us ask ourselves the question, “Why should we not be like others? Why should we adopt this special type of living?” I am afraid we may change! What is to be done now?
Answered on August 10th, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q 332, “HOW TO GAIN DIVINE PROXIMITY?”
Swami! Now we understand that we should have intense faith in God. Naturally, our experience will be proportionate to the depth of our faith. Swami! Does God also respond commensurate with the intensity of our faith?
Swami! In this Age of Kali, devotion, faith and steadfastness are on the decline. Not only this, we often find people making fun of devotees and leading a life opposed to religious norms. This is a very sad state of affairs. What do you want us to do in these circumstances?
Swami! In spite of a long period of desiring to be devoted to God, devotion somehow does not grow as intense as it should. What is essential to develop devotion of the magnitude and intensity expected of a true devotee?
Q 332, “HOW TO GAIN DIVINE PROXIMITY?”
Swami! Now we understand that we should have intense faith in God. Naturally, our experience will be proportionate to the depth of our faith. Swami! Does God also respond commensurate with the intensity of our faith?
Swami! In this Age of Kali, devotion, faith and steadfastness are on the decline. Not only this, we often find people making fun of devotees and leading a life opposed to religious norms. This is a very sad state of affairs. What do you want us to do in these circumstances?
Swami! In spite of a long period of desiring to be devoted to God, devotion somehow does not grow as intense as it should. What is essential to develop devotion of the magnitude and intensity expected of a true devotee?
Answered on August 3rd, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q 331, “LIFE IS A PLAYGROUND, LIFE IS A GAME”
Swami! We have on one side our parents pulling us towards the world and on the other, the Divine teachings we have been fortunate enough to receive from You. We wonder which of the two will dominate and influence us.
Swami! We are progressing in science and technology. At the same time, our modern youth are not able to face life’s problems courageously. They are depressed by the slightest problem. They are not able to bear any suffering with patience and they easily take to drink and drugs. What is Swami’s message to our youth?
Swami! You seem to be very much upset and annoyed when anything goes wrong in respect to discipline, educational standards and personality development in general. Swami! You come down heavily upon students when you see their slackness in coming up to your expectations, and You openly reprimand the guilty in public. It is terrifying to be a witness to this sort of a thing. I get fear-stricken when I think of You, Swami, in that mood. How are we to reconcile ourselves to such a situation and take it positively?
Swami! Today when we meet students and ask them what they are doing, we hear them say that they are in the computer line, doing an M. Tech. course. We want to know Swami’s views on this craze for computer studies?
Q 331, “LIFE IS A PLAYGROUND, LIFE IS A GAME”
Swami! We have on one side our parents pulling us towards the world and on the other, the Divine teachings we have been fortunate enough to receive from You. We wonder which of the two will dominate and influence us.
Swami! We are progressing in science and technology. At the same time, our modern youth are not able to face life’s problems courageously. They are depressed by the slightest problem. They are not able to bear any suffering with patience and they easily take to drink and drugs. What is Swami’s message to our youth?
Swami! You seem to be very much upset and annoyed when anything goes wrong in respect to discipline, educational standards and personality development in general. Swami! You come down heavily upon students when you see their slackness in coming up to your expectations, and You openly reprimand the guilty in public. It is terrifying to be a witness to this sort of a thing. I get fear-stricken when I think of You, Swami, in that mood. How are we to reconcile ourselves to such a situation and take it positively?
Swami! Today when we meet students and ask them what they are doing, we hear them say that they are in the computer line, doing an M. Tech. course. We want to know Swami’s views on this craze for computer studies?
Answered on July 27th, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q 330, “ON WOMEN AND OTHER SOCIAL ISSUES”
Swami! We hear many funny statements in present day society. People speak about the Women’s Liberation Movement. Some say that women have not been given their due place since times immemorial. They complain that there has always been discrimination on the grounds of gender and there never was a fair deal given to a woman. Women now fight for equal rights with men. We pray to You to describe to us the role of women in our society.
Swami! A change is very much needed in every field of our activity. Almost all walks of public life are nowadays polluted, disgusting and disappointing. How is change to be brought about?
Swami! We are always in a hurry. We have to rush to so many places to catch up and to keep pace with time and work. In this type of fast life, is it possible to be spiritual? Can we hurry here in the spiritual field too?
Swami! The growing trend today is to earn more and more money. Ego and pride are growing beyond control. Would you kindly give us the solution for this trend?
Q 330, “ON WOMEN AND OTHER SOCIAL ISSUES”
Swami! We hear many funny statements in present day society. People speak about the Women’s Liberation Movement. Some say that women have not been given their due place since times immemorial. They complain that there has always been discrimination on the grounds of gender and there never was a fair deal given to a woman. Women now fight for equal rights with men. We pray to You to describe to us the role of women in our society.
Swami! A change is very much needed in every field of our activity. Almost all walks of public life are nowadays polluted, disgusting and disappointing. How is change to be brought about?
Swami! We are always in a hurry. We have to rush to so many places to catch up and to keep pace with time and work. In this type of fast life, is it possible to be spiritual? Can we hurry here in the spiritual field too?
Swami! The growing trend today is to earn more and more money. Ego and pride are growing beyond control. Would you kindly give us the solution for this trend?
Answered on July 20th, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q 329, “CONSCIENCE OR CONSCIOUSNESS, THOUGHT OR INTUITION?”
Swami! We come across certain terms used in philosophy and get very much confused: for instance, ‘conscience’ and ‘consciousness’. Are they not synonyms? If not, what is the difference between the two? Scholars, when consulted, add to the confusion. I am at a loss to know what these two terms ‘conscience’ and ‘consciousness’ mean.
Swami! Almost all of us claim to have immense faith in, and intense love for, Bhagawan. But, we also notice at the same time a lot of ego and pride in our words and deeds. What is to be done then?
Swami! How can we differentiate thought from intuition?
Swami! We are influenced by social, ethical, scientific, economic, and political factors in life. I have one question to ask you. If I am wrong, kindly pardon me. We hear people speaking about equality and equanimity. How can we achieve them? Some groups in society claim to work towards these ideals. How are we to accomplish them?
Q 329, “CONSCIENCE OR CONSCIOUSNESS, THOUGHT OR INTUITION?”
Swami! We come across certain terms used in philosophy and get very much confused: for instance, ‘conscience’ and ‘consciousness’. Are they not synonyms? If not, what is the difference between the two? Scholars, when consulted, add to the confusion. I am at a loss to know what these two terms ‘conscience’ and ‘consciousness’ mean.
Swami! Almost all of us claim to have immense faith in, and intense love for, Bhagawan. But, we also notice at the same time a lot of ego and pride in our words and deeds. What is to be done then?
Swami! How can we differentiate thought from intuition?
Swami! We are influenced by social, ethical, scientific, economic, and political factors in life. I have one question to ask you. If I am wrong, kindly pardon me. We hear people speaking about equality and equanimity. How can we achieve them? Some groups in society claim to work towards these ideals. How are we to accomplish them?
Answered on July 13th, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q. God says to do good to all. Where do I draw the line, say, if I have done good to the best of my ability and yet another man hurts me?
Q. Today I accept things. But how do I accept unpleasant things with Joy?
Q. From whom and when do we start to pick up bad emotions, feelings and habits?
Q. God says to do good to all. Where do I draw the line, say, if I have done good to the best of my ability and yet another man hurts me?
Q. Today I accept things. But how do I accept unpleasant things with Joy?
Q. From whom and when do we start to pick up bad emotions, feelings and habits?
Answered on July 6th, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q. 327, “THE EFFECT OF GOD'S GRACE ON/IN OUR LIFE”
Swami! What should we do to receive God’s Grace?
Swami! Why are we not recipients of Divine Grace?
Swami! Our fortune is immeasurable! How many people get this opportunity? This is all Your grace. But, how are we to preserve this?
Swami! How does Your Grace affect our destiny and our prarabdha, past karma?
Swami! Can we be sure of God’s grace if we do sadhana regularly?
Swami! We are here in your presence because of your infinite grace and mercy. Your blessings have brought us all here. We bask in the sunshine of bliss bestowed on us by your Divine Darshan, Sparshan, Sambhashan. Do we still need merit from past lives and the samskaras?
Q. 327, “THE EFFECT OF GOD'S GRACE ON/IN OUR LIFE”
Swami! What should we do to receive God’s Grace?
Swami! Why are we not recipients of Divine Grace?
Swami! Our fortune is immeasurable! How many people get this opportunity? This is all Your grace. But, how are we to preserve this?
Swami! How does Your Grace affect our destiny and our prarabdha, past karma?
Swami! Can we be sure of God’s grace if we do sadhana regularly?
Swami! We are here in your presence because of your infinite grace and mercy. Your blessings have brought us all here. We bask in the sunshine of bliss bestowed on us by your Divine Darshan, Sparshan, Sambhashan. Do we still need merit from past lives and the samskaras?
Answered on June 29th, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q. 326, “ON GAYATRI MANTRA, LOVE AND BLISS”
Swami! The Gayatri mantra is being chanted over many ages here in this holy land. But, we hear that women are prohibited from chanting Gayatri and so are non Brahmins. Should we chant that mantra at specific times and not at any time of our choice and convenience? What is the importance and significance of Gayatri mantra? We shall indeed be very fortunate to hear from Your divine lips about this subject.
Swami! How should we adore you? How should we serve you? We are not able to decide. Kindly show us the way.
Swami! Kindly let us know how we can achieve anandaprapti, gaining permanent happiness and removal of suffering, dukhanivrtti.
Q. 326, “ON GAYATRI MANTRA, LOVE AND BLISS”
Swami! The Gayatri mantra is being chanted over many ages here in this holy land. But, we hear that women are prohibited from chanting Gayatri and so are non Brahmins. Should we chant that mantra at specific times and not at any time of our choice and convenience? What is the importance and significance of Gayatri mantra? We shall indeed be very fortunate to hear from Your divine lips about this subject.
Swami! How should we adore you? How should we serve you? We are not able to decide. Kindly show us the way.
Swami! Kindly let us know how we can achieve anandaprapti, gaining permanent happiness and removal of suffering, dukhanivrtti.
Answered on June 22nd, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q. 325, “OPENING THE INNER DOOR”
Swami! Now we understand that we are mistaken with regard to our knowledge. You have explained clearly what awareness is, by saying that it is complete knowledge and not the knowledge of a bit or a piece of anything. How are we to cultivate this awareness?
Swami! Now it is clear that this sort of “awareness” is not available in our educational institutions. That awareness is so very important for all of us. You are the incarnation of God in the present day world. Why don’t You, by Your grace, grant us this boon of awareness?
Swami! Spiritual aspirants observe austerities like upavasa, fasting and jagarana, vigil and consider them as spiritual activities. We request you to let us know their importance and inner significance.
Swami! Some want us to do puja, some suggest dhyana, meditation, a few prescribe parayana, reading of the scriptures and some others assure us of good results from japa, the repetition of God’s name. I am confused about what to do and which one to follow. Kindly tell me the best among these ways to be followed in my sadhana?
Q. 325, “OPENING THE INNER DOOR”
Swami! Now we understand that we are mistaken with regard to our knowledge. You have explained clearly what awareness is, by saying that it is complete knowledge and not the knowledge of a bit or a piece of anything. How are we to cultivate this awareness?
Swami! Now it is clear that this sort of “awareness” is not available in our educational institutions. That awareness is so very important for all of us. You are the incarnation of God in the present day world. Why don’t You, by Your grace, grant us this boon of awareness?
Swami! Spiritual aspirants observe austerities like upavasa, fasting and jagarana, vigil and consider them as spiritual activities. We request you to let us know their importance and inner significance.
Swami! Some want us to do puja, some suggest dhyana, meditation, a few prescribe parayana, reading of the scriptures and some others assure us of good results from japa, the repetition of God’s name. I am confused about what to do and which one to follow. Kindly tell me the best among these ways to be followed in my sadhana?
Answered on June 16th, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q. 324, ON SCIENCE, SPIRITUALITY AND FREE WILL:
Swami! Are science and spirituality contradictory to each other? We are eager to know Swami’s views on this subject.
Swami! We experience love in our worldly life. How is it different from spiritual love?
Swami! Today everyone speaks of Free Will. Do we really have Free Will?
Swami! In modern society, much knowledge is only half-knowledge and partial understanding. We don’t have a clear picture of anything. We want to know the difference between Free Will and Divine Will.
Swami! Kindly let us know the difference between devotion and surrender.
Swami! Out of the two, faith and love, which precedes the other? Is it true that we love if only we have faith or is it the other way around? Kindly tell us about it.
Swami! We meet many persons who say that they can believe only after going through an intimation of Divinity and develop faith only after they experience it. But, many also feel that only strong faith gives us that experience. So, which of the two precedes the other? Please tell us, Swami.
Swami! Is it proper to say that ‘I am in God’? Or should I say that ‘God is in me’? Which of the two is appropriate?
Q. 324, ON SCIENCE, SPIRITUALITY AND FREE WILL:
Swami! Are science and spirituality contradictory to each other? We are eager to know Swami’s views on this subject.
Swami! We experience love in our worldly life. How is it different from spiritual love?
Swami! Today everyone speaks of Free Will. Do we really have Free Will?
Swami! In modern society, much knowledge is only half-knowledge and partial understanding. We don’t have a clear picture of anything. We want to know the difference between Free Will and Divine Will.
Swami! Kindly let us know the difference between devotion and surrender.
Swami! Out of the two, faith and love, which precedes the other? Is it true that we love if only we have faith or is it the other way around? Kindly tell us about it.
Swami! We meet many persons who say that they can believe only after going through an intimation of Divinity and develop faith only after they experience it. But, many also feel that only strong faith gives us that experience. So, which of the two precedes the other? Please tell us, Swami.
Swami! Is it proper to say that ‘I am in God’? Or should I say that ‘God is in me’? Which of the two is appropriate?
Answered on June 8th, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q. 323, AIM FOR THE ULTIMATE
Swami! You are referring to anubhavajnanam, practical knowledge. We think we know many things. Is this not wisdom?
Swami! When does a devotee get total experience?
Swami! What is wisdom?
Swami! In the big human body, where is the life source of life located?
Swami! What are the main principles of life?
Q. 323, AIM FOR THE ULTIMATE
Swami! You are referring to anubhavajnanam, practical knowledge. We think we know many things. Is this not wisdom?
Swami! When does a devotee get total experience?
Swami! What is wisdom?
Swami! In the big human body, where is the life source of life located?
Swami! What are the main principles of life?
Answered on June 1st, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q. 322, “PRACTICAL VEDANTA PHILOSOPHY”
Swami! What is Vedanta?
Swami, do you view that the three schools of Vedanta philosophy like dualism, dvaita, qualified non-dualism, visistadvaita and non-dualism, advaita as contradictory to one another? Does one school advocate just the opposite of what the other says?
Swami! One cannot escape from the effects of fate or destiny. Things are pre-ordained and accordingly events happen in our life. This being inevitable, we suffer and face difficulties. Would you please tell us the way out of this?
Swami! Bhagavad-Gita wants us to give up the fruits of our actions, karmaphalaparityaga, both good and bad. Since we rarely do good, there is very little or nothing to offer You as the fruits of our good actions. We feel that it is not proper to offer evil or bad to you. What is to be done?
Swami! All experiences, which are dual, are obtained due to our mind. Swami says, ‘Mind is a mad monkey.’ Pleasure and pain are both due to our mind. How are we to kill the mind (manonasanam), annihilate it?
Q. 322, “PRACTICAL VEDANTA PHILOSOPHY”
Swami! What is Vedanta?
Swami, do you view that the three schools of Vedanta philosophy like dualism, dvaita, qualified non-dualism, visistadvaita and non-dualism, advaita as contradictory to one another? Does one school advocate just the opposite of what the other says?
Swami! One cannot escape from the effects of fate or destiny. Things are pre-ordained and accordingly events happen in our life. This being inevitable, we suffer and face difficulties. Would you please tell us the way out of this?
Swami! Bhagavad-Gita wants us to give up the fruits of our actions, karmaphalaparityaga, both good and bad. Since we rarely do good, there is very little or nothing to offer You as the fruits of our good actions. We feel that it is not proper to offer evil or bad to you. What is to be done?
Swami! All experiences, which are dual, are obtained due to our mind. Swami says, ‘Mind is a mad monkey.’ Pleasure and pain are both due to our mind. How are we to kill the mind (manonasanam), annihilate it?
Answered on May 25th, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q and A, Q. 321, CLARIFYING MORE “KRISHNA” FALLACIES!
Swami! Krishna was surrounded by eight consorts and is stated to have been associated with 16,000 Gopies, cowherdesses. It is very disturbing and embarrassing to hear of Lord Krishna’s many wives. Kindly enlighten us on this matter.
Swami! Radha was an ardent, intimate and ideal devotee of Krishna. She represents ananya bhakti, infinite devotion, matchless and unconditional, and as we hear you speak on Radha bhakti, we get lost in the ecstasy of devotion. Would you please tell us more about Radha’s bhakti?
Swami! We understand that the Pandavas could face problems, troubles and tensions because of the infinite grace of Lord Krishna. It is most gratifying to note God’s concern and love for His devotees. Kindly give us a notable instance.
Q and A, Q. 321, CLARIFYING MORE “KRISHNA” FALLACIES!
Swami! Krishna was surrounded by eight consorts and is stated to have been associated with 16,000 Gopies, cowherdesses. It is very disturbing and embarrassing to hear of Lord Krishna’s many wives. Kindly enlighten us on this matter.
Swami! Radha was an ardent, intimate and ideal devotee of Krishna. She represents ananya bhakti, infinite devotion, matchless and unconditional, and as we hear you speak on Radha bhakti, we get lost in the ecstasy of devotion. Would you please tell us more about Radha’s bhakti?
Swami! We understand that the Pandavas could face problems, troubles and tensions because of the infinite grace of Lord Krishna. It is most gratifying to note God’s concern and love for His devotees. Kindly give us a notable instance.
Answered on May 18th, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q and A, Q. 320, CLARIFYING 'KRISHNA FALLACIES'
Swami! We lack adequate knowledge of many important things. We have only a partial view of Divinity. Hence, we tend to ignore the reality and are prone to doubt Divinity. It is our misfortune that we find fault with God too and attribute human fallibility to Him. In the Mahabharata, it appears that Krishna was very partial to the Pandavas and so he did many things unbecoming of God incarnate in order to defend them. We may cite such instances as killing of Dronacharya, Bhishmacharya, Saindhave and a few others. We pray for your comments on these misconceptions of ours and enlighten us.
Swami! Krishna made Dharmaja utter the lie “Asvatthama hatah,” Asvatthama is killed, adding in a low tone, “kunjarah”, the elephant. This led to the death of Dronacharya. Was it proper on the part of Krishna to make Dharmaja tell a lie like that?
Swami! In the Mahabharata, it is a pity to notice the killing of youngsters like Abhimanyu and Ghatotkacha for no fault of their own. It is justifiable if bad people are killed or punished. But, how can we account for the death of these youngsters?
Swami! We hear that Arjuna was the only one capable of breaking open and emerging victorious from the Padmavyuha, the lotus-like military formation or manoeuvre, set up as a death trap. But, Abhimanyu knew only how to get in and not how to get out of it, a fact that resulted in his death. There are some stories heard abut this episode from the Mahabharata. It appears that when Narada was describing the whole manoeuvre to Abhimanyu who was still in the mother’s womb, Krishna prevented him from teaching the unborn baby the way out of the Padmavyuha! What are your comments on this story, Swami!
Swami! It is said that Draupadi laughed at Duryodhana in the Mayasabha, which made him revengeful and highly furious and which ultimately led to the Kurukshetra war. Will you kindly bless us with your special interpretation?
Q and A, Q. 320, CLARIFYING 'KRISHNA FALLACIES'
Swami! We lack adequate knowledge of many important things. We have only a partial view of Divinity. Hence, we tend to ignore the reality and are prone to doubt Divinity. It is our misfortune that we find fault with God too and attribute human fallibility to Him. In the Mahabharata, it appears that Krishna was very partial to the Pandavas and so he did many things unbecoming of God incarnate in order to defend them. We may cite such instances as killing of Dronacharya, Bhishmacharya, Saindhave and a few others. We pray for your comments on these misconceptions of ours and enlighten us.
Swami! Krishna made Dharmaja utter the lie “Asvatthama hatah,” Asvatthama is killed, adding in a low tone, “kunjarah”, the elephant. This led to the death of Dronacharya. Was it proper on the part of Krishna to make Dharmaja tell a lie like that?
Swami! In the Mahabharata, it is a pity to notice the killing of youngsters like Abhimanyu and Ghatotkacha for no fault of their own. It is justifiable if bad people are killed or punished. But, how can we account for the death of these youngsters?
Swami! We hear that Arjuna was the only one capable of breaking open and emerging victorious from the Padmavyuha, the lotus-like military formation or manoeuvre, set up as a death trap. But, Abhimanyu knew only how to get in and not how to get out of it, a fact that resulted in his death. There are some stories heard abut this episode from the Mahabharata. It appears that when Narada was describing the whole manoeuvre to Abhimanyu who was still in the mother’s womb, Krishna prevented him from teaching the unborn baby the way out of the Padmavyuha! What are your comments on this story, Swami!
Swami! It is said that Draupadi laughed at Duryodhana in the Mayasabha, which made him revengeful and highly furious and which ultimately led to the Kurukshetra war. Will you kindly bless us with your special interpretation?
Answered on May 11th, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q and A, Q and A, Q. 319, ACHIEVING THE GOAL
Swami! Many spiritual paths are mentioned by diverse traditions and religions. How far can these paths lead to experiencing Divinity? To what extent are their spiritual exercises to be adopted? From the description of some of these, success in one lifetime appears impossible. On the other hand, worry that no spiritual practice is undertaken plagues us. Is there no way out for us? Kindly grant us peace.
How long sadhana needs to be practised?
Swami! When we get wisdom based on our practical knowledge, discrimination and determination, will it stay with us permanently or is there any possibility of our losing it by chance, leading us back to ignorance again?
Swami! Is bodily feeling an obstacle to spiritual progress? The bodily feeling doesn’t seem to leave us anyway. Kindly tell us what we should do about it?
Swami! How are we to grasp easily the purpose and aim of life?
Swami! What is meant by ‘quest for truth’? How are we to go about this noble task?
Q and A, Q and A, Q. 319, ACHIEVING THE GOAL
Swami! Many spiritual paths are mentioned by diverse traditions and religions. How far can these paths lead to experiencing Divinity? To what extent are their spiritual exercises to be adopted? From the description of some of these, success in one lifetime appears impossible. On the other hand, worry that no spiritual practice is undertaken plagues us. Is there no way out for us? Kindly grant us peace.
How long sadhana needs to be practised?
Swami! When we get wisdom based on our practical knowledge, discrimination and determination, will it stay with us permanently or is there any possibility of our losing it by chance, leading us back to ignorance again?
Swami! Is bodily feeling an obstacle to spiritual progress? The bodily feeling doesn’t seem to leave us anyway. Kindly tell us what we should do about it?
Swami! How are we to grasp easily the purpose and aim of life?
Swami! What is meant by ‘quest for truth’? How are we to go about this noble task?
Answered on May 4th, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q and A, Q. 318, “TRUTH - DHARMA - TRANSFORMATION”
Swami! Our ancients gave top priority to satya, truth. It is not so now. Is satya so very important?
Swami! We do not have a precise idea of what dharma is and we are not able to conduct ourselves according to the little knowledge we have. Scholars expound on dharma in a variety of ways. They designate one thing as dharma in one context and quite another in a different context. This adds to our confusion. Swami! Kindly explain dharma to us.
Swami! Transformation of man, how does this come about?
Swami! How are we to comprehend the three-fold path, karma, bhakti and jnana?
Q and A, Q. 318, “TRUTH - DHARMA - TRANSFORMATION”
Swami! Our ancients gave top priority to satya, truth. It is not so now. Is satya so very important?
Swami! We do not have a precise idea of what dharma is and we are not able to conduct ourselves according to the little knowledge we have. Scholars expound on dharma in a variety of ways. They designate one thing as dharma in one context and quite another in a different context. This adds to our confusion. Swami! Kindly explain dharma to us.
Swami! Transformation of man, how does this come about?
Swami! How are we to comprehend the three-fold path, karma, bhakti and jnana?
Answered on April 27th, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q. 317, “THE POWER OF FAITH AND DEVOTION
- Swami! Now we understand from your divine discourse and by your grace, how important devotion is. But, faith is the base of devotion. How is one to cultivate faith, Swami?
- Swami! Why are some people not devoted to God? Devotion, it seems, has no place in their lives. Would you kindly tell us the reason?
- Swami! Kindly give a direction to our spiritual pursuit? How should it continue? Like the flow of a river? What are the restrictions to be observed?
Q. 317, “THE POWER OF FAITH AND DEVOTION
- Swami! Now we understand from your divine discourse and by your grace, how important devotion is. But, faith is the base of devotion. How is one to cultivate faith, Swami?
- Swami! Why are some people not devoted to God? Devotion, it seems, has no place in their lives. Would you kindly tell us the reason?
- Swami! Kindly give a direction to our spiritual pursuit? How should it continue? Like the flow of a river? What are the restrictions to be observed?
Answered on April 20th, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q. 316, "WHY DO SADHANA? (SPIRITUAL PRACTICE)
- Swami! Is Sadhana a must in every day life? Is it compulsory?
- Swami! Much emphasis is laid on sadhana, spiritual practice. But we find it tough to do any sadhana. What is the solution?
- Swami! What is the role of a Guru on the spiritual path?
- Swami! We feel that results are delayed in Sadhana. We do not get quick results, at least according to our expectations. What do you say, Swami?
- Swami! Are you pleased with our dhyana, meditation?
- Swami, how many things should we study and learn in order to take to sadhana, spiritual path? How many details should we know from the sacred texts to start our sadhana?
- Swami! We are indeed fortunate to have been listening to you. It is now very clear to us what enquiry is. But why am I unable to do so? Why is my mind not steady? Is it the nature of the mind to waver?
Q. 316, "WHY DO SADHANA? (SPIRITUAL PRACTICE)
- Swami! Is Sadhana a must in every day life? Is it compulsory?
- Swami! Much emphasis is laid on sadhana, spiritual practice. But we find it tough to do any sadhana. What is the solution?
- Swami! What is the role of a Guru on the spiritual path?
- Swami! We feel that results are delayed in Sadhana. We do not get quick results, at least according to our expectations. What do you say, Swami?
- Swami! Are you pleased with our dhyana, meditation?
- Swami, how many things should we study and learn in order to take to sadhana, spiritual path? How many details should we know from the sacred texts to start our sadhana?
- Swami! We are indeed fortunate to have been listening to you. It is now very clear to us what enquiry is. But why am I unable to do so? Why is my mind not steady? Is it the nature of the mind to waver?
Answered on April 13th, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q. 315, ON VASANAS AND TRANSFORMING GUNAS
- Swami! It is said that we carry with us certain traits, vasanas of the past life. Is that true and how does it happen?
- Bhagawan! How is it that we have vasanas, traits of the past life? We are born, we grow and die. The body is bound to weaken, wither, die and decay. How then are our features brought forward to the next life?
- Swami! Three gunas or attributes such as rajas, tamas and sattva are said to bind man. Does a sattvika quality also bind man? Is that also a bondage?
- Swami! We have many qualities – tamasika, rajasika and sattvika. Do they change at any time? How are we to ennoble ourselves? Sometimes these attributes may be responsible for conflicts with our colleagues in the office. What is to be done under these circumstances? Kindly give us a solution to this problem that we encnounter every day.
Q. 315, ON VASANAS AND TRANSFORMING GUNAS
- Swami! It is said that we carry with us certain traits, vasanas of the past life. Is that true and how does it happen?
- Bhagawan! How is it that we have vasanas, traits of the past life? We are born, we grow and die. The body is bound to weaken, wither, die and decay. How then are our features brought forward to the next life?
- Swami! Three gunas or attributes such as rajas, tamas and sattva are said to bind man. Does a sattvika quality also bind man? Is that also a bondage?
- Swami! We have many qualities – tamasika, rajasika and sattvika. Do they change at any time? How are we to ennoble ourselves? Sometimes these attributes may be responsible for conflicts with our colleagues in the office. What is to be done under these circumstances? Kindly give us a solution to this problem that we encnounter every day.
Answered on April 6th, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q 314, “DISPELLING YOUTH DILEMMAS”
Swami! It is most unfortunate that there is no tangible change in our lifestyle, though we have been here and listening to your divine discourses over the years. We do not know the reason why it is so. Kindly show us the way.
Swami! Because of the wrong direction in our thinking, we feel dejected, restless and often fail in our attempts. Kindly show us the way out of this.
Q 314, “DISPELLING YOUTH DILEMMAS”
Swami! It is most unfortunate that there is no tangible change in our lifestyle, though we have been here and listening to your divine discourses over the years. We do not know the reason why it is so. Kindly show us the way.
Swami! Because of the wrong direction in our thinking, we feel dejected, restless and often fail in our attempts. Kindly show us the way out of this.
Answered on March 30th, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q 313, “ACHIEVING GOODNESS OR GREATNESS”
Swami! Have people come closer to God in this modern world?
Swami! How can we come up in life?
Swami! Kindly tell us how to achieve greatness in life?
Swami! What is an ideal government?
Swami! What is essential for us now?
Q 313, “ACHIEVING GOODNESS OR GREATNESS”
Swami! Have people come closer to God in this modern world?
Swami! How can we come up in life?
Swami! Kindly tell us how to achieve greatness in life?
Swami! What is an ideal government?
Swami! What is essential for us now?
Answered on March 23rd, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q and A, Q 312, TRENDS IN TODAY’S SOCIETY
-Swami! Our country, Bharat, is famous politically for its secular constitution. But, political parties interpret “secularism” in a variety of ways. Some offer distorted comments. I pray for your clarification.
-Swami! Today a number of international organisations are striving for peace. It looks as though the guiding principles of these organisations are not focused properly. How then is peace to be achieved?
-Swami! In this modern age, many of us consider our age-old religious rituals like yajnas and yagas meaningless, ridiculous and outdated. Why has this happened?
-Swami! Kindly instruct us in the main principles for making progress in spheres such as Science, Politics, Ethics, Religion and Spirituality.
-Swami! Many speak of culture. What is the value of culture?
Q and A, Q 312, TRENDS IN TODAY’S SOCIETY
-Swami! Our country, Bharat, is famous politically for its secular constitution. But, political parties interpret “secularism” in a variety of ways. Some offer distorted comments. I pray for your clarification.
-Swami! Today a number of international organisations are striving for peace. It looks as though the guiding principles of these organisations are not focused properly. How then is peace to be achieved?
-Swami! In this modern age, many of us consider our age-old religious rituals like yajnas and yagas meaningless, ridiculous and outdated. Why has this happened?
-Swami! Kindly instruct us in the main principles for making progress in spheres such as Science, Politics, Ethics, Religion and Spirituality.
-Swami! Many speak of culture. What is the value of culture?
Answered on March 16th, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q 311, SWAMI ON SOCIAL CONDUCT
Swami! How should we conduct ourselves socially? What are social norms?
Swami! Many people feel that they are too busy to have rest. How, then, is one to take rest?
Swami! We worry a lot. Sometimes we fall sick also, due to worry. What is worry? Please tell us how not to worry?
Swami! Nowadays many educated people waste their time, money and energy in towns and cities. Bhagawan, we are eager to know your views on this subject.
Q 311, SWAMI ON SOCIAL CONDUCT
Swami! How should we conduct ourselves socially? What are social norms?
Swami! Many people feel that they are too busy to have rest. How, then, is one to take rest?
Swami! We worry a lot. Sometimes we fall sick also, due to worry. What is worry? Please tell us how not to worry?
Swami! Nowadays many educated people waste their time, money and energy in towns and cities. Bhagawan, we are eager to know your views on this subject.
Answered on March 9th, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q. 310, “THE PHILOSOPHY OF UNITY IN DIVERSITY”
Swami! Today the whole world is strife-torn. We hear of racial discrimination, class conflict, bloodshed, war, and so on. Kindly give some message to the present day world.
Swami! In reality, the entire human race is one and the same, its basic core being Divinity. Why then do we not react in the same way? Why do we think and act differently?
Q. 310, “THE PHILOSOPHY OF UNITY IN DIVERSITY”
Swami! Today the whole world is strife-torn. We hear of racial discrimination, class conflict, bloodshed, war, and so on. Kindly give some message to the present day world.
Swami! In reality, the entire human race is one and the same, its basic core being Divinity. Why then do we not react in the same way? Why do we think and act differently?
Answered on March 2nd, 2024 CLICK HERE
Swami! We pray to you to tell us about the two aspects of God, with form and without it.
Swami, of these two ways of worship -- the aspect with form and the other, the formless -- which is greater?
Swami, Scriptures declare that God is omnipresent; God is everywhere. Kindly explain this aspect of Divinity? How are we to understand this?
Swami! When the same Divinity is present in everyone, why should differences exist? Divinity being the same, why are we so different from each other?
Swami! You said that Divinity is in everyone. Then before we were born where has it been? Does Divinity exist even after our death?
Swami! It is said that God is hr dayavasi, dweller in our heart. Is it the same heart which is on the left side in our chest?
Swami! Can Divinity be probed into? Is it possible to know it by reasoning?
Swami! We pray to you to tell us about the two aspects of God, with form and without it.
Swami, of these two ways of worship -- the aspect with form and the other, the formless -- which is greater?
Swami, Scriptures declare that God is omnipresent; God is everywhere. Kindly explain this aspect of Divinity? How are we to understand this?
Swami! When the same Divinity is present in everyone, why should differences exist? Divinity being the same, why are we so different from each other?
Swami! You said that Divinity is in everyone. Then before we were born where has it been? Does Divinity exist even after our death?
Swami! It is said that God is hr dayavasi, dweller in our heart. Is it the same heart which is on the left side in our chest?
Swami! Can Divinity be probed into? Is it possible to know it by reasoning?
Answered on February 24th, 2024 CLICK HERE
Swami, today Sai glory brought almost everybody from all parts of the world to your Feet. People from many countries, whose names we had never heard before, are coming to You. People of almost all linguistic groups of the world are here. We have representation from all walks of life. It is unfortunate that we, who have been here with you, find ourselves less devoted to you than your overseas devotees. We see them practice your teachings with much more sincerity of heart than us! Why is this happening?
Swami, devotees come from far off places like Argentina, the Philippines, Guatemala, Russia and many other countries from all over the world. Name a country and its representation is there at Prasanthi Nilayam. They go out of this place with heavy hearts, not able to leave you. How should they take it and what exactly do you want them to do in these circumstances?
Swami, it is our common experience that some of us are quite good for some time, devoted, disciplined and dutiful, especially when we are here in Your proximity. Then why do we change when we are somewhere else? What happens to all that we learn here? Why do we lose sacred qualities like sincerity, devotion and steadfastness when we are away? Kindly pardon our mistakes and let us know the causes of our downfall?
Swami, we are here by Your sheer grace and mercy. You say that You spend three-fourths of your time on Your boys. What do You want us to do?
Swami, today Sai glory brought almost everybody from all parts of the world to your Feet. People from many countries, whose names we had never heard before, are coming to You. People of almost all linguistic groups of the world are here. We have representation from all walks of life. It is unfortunate that we, who have been here with you, find ourselves less devoted to you than your overseas devotees. We see them practice your teachings with much more sincerity of heart than us! Why is this happening?
Swami, devotees come from far off places like Argentina, the Philippines, Guatemala, Russia and many other countries from all over the world. Name a country and its representation is there at Prasanthi Nilayam. They go out of this place with heavy hearts, not able to leave you. How should they take it and what exactly do you want them to do in these circumstances?
Swami, it is our common experience that some of us are quite good for some time, devoted, disciplined and dutiful, especially when we are here in Your proximity. Then why do we change when we are somewhere else? What happens to all that we learn here? Why do we lose sacred qualities like sincerity, devotion and steadfastness when we are away? Kindly pardon our mistakes and let us know the causes of our downfall?
Swami, we are here by Your sheer grace and mercy. You say that You spend three-fourths of your time on Your boys. What do You want us to do?
Answered on February 17th, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q. 307, EXAMPLES OF SPIRITUAL WISDOM
Swami, we heard about King Dasaratha, the yaga called ‘putrakameshti’, and so on. Kindly tell us something about King Janaka.
Swami, we hear that Adi Shankara died at a young age. What could be the reason?
Swami, Tyagaraja, very well known as a devotee of Rama, composed kr tis (kritis) (hymns in praise of the Lord) which are sung even today. What is special about them?
God is attributeless. He is above sattvika, rajasika and tamasika qualities. But we are bound by these three attributes. How can we realise God then?
Q. 307, EXAMPLES OF SPIRITUAL WISDOM
Swami, we heard about King Dasaratha, the yaga called ‘putrakameshti’, and so on. Kindly tell us something about King Janaka.
Swami, we hear that Adi Shankara died at a young age. What could be the reason?
Swami, Tyagaraja, very well known as a devotee of Rama, composed kr tis (kritis) (hymns in praise of the Lord) which are sung even today. What is special about them?
God is attributeless. He is above sattvika, rajasika and tamasika qualities. But we are bound by these three attributes. How can we realise God then?
Answered on February 10th, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q. 306, ON PURITY AND SACRIFICE:
Swami, in your organization or your institutions workers, students, teachers, devotees and doctors wear white dress always. Why? What is the reason?
Swami, we visit temples religiously. We go on pilgrimage once in a while. We continue to do our rituals and religious acts, but there is no cognizable change in our life pattern. Why is this so, Swami?
Q. 306, ON PURITY AND SACRIFICE:
Swami, in your organization or your institutions workers, students, teachers, devotees and doctors wear white dress always. Why? What is the reason?
Swami, we visit temples religiously. We go on pilgrimage once in a while. We continue to do our rituals and religious acts, but there is no cognizable change in our life pattern. Why is this so, Swami?
Answered on February 3rd, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q. 305: Swami, why are we not the recipients of Divine grace?
Swami, our fortune is immeasurable! How many people get this opportunity? This is all your grace. But how are we to preserve this?
Swami, how does your Grace affect our destiny and our prarabdha, past karma?
Swami, can we be sure of God’s grace if we do sadhana regularly?
Swami, we are here in Your Presence because of Your infinite grace and mercy. Your blessings have brought us all here. We bask in the sunshine of bliss bestowed on us by your Divine darshan, sparshan and sambhashan. Do we still need merit from past lives and the samskaras?
Q. 305: Swami, why are we not the recipients of Divine grace?
Swami, our fortune is immeasurable! How many people get this opportunity? This is all your grace. But how are we to preserve this?
Swami, how does your Grace affect our destiny and our prarabdha, past karma?
Swami, can we be sure of God’s grace if we do sadhana regularly?
Swami, we are here in Your Presence because of Your infinite grace and mercy. Your blessings have brought us all here. We bask in the sunshine of bliss bestowed on us by your Divine darshan, sparshan and sambhashan. Do we still need merit from past lives and the samskaras?
Answered on January 27th, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q. 304: Swami, today everyone speaks of free will. Do we really have free will?
Swami, in modern society much knowledge is only half-knowledge and partial understanding. We just don’t have a clear picture of anything. We want to know the difference between free will and Divine will.
Swami, on a related topic, one cannot escape from the effects of fate or destiny. Things are pre-ordained, and accordingly, events happen in our life. This being inevitable, we suffer and face difficulties. Would you please tell us the way out of this?
Q. 304: Swami, today everyone speaks of free will. Do we really have free will?
Swami, in modern society much knowledge is only half-knowledge and partial understanding. We just don’t have a clear picture of anything. We want to know the difference between free will and Divine will.
Swami, on a related topic, one cannot escape from the effects of fate or destiny. Things are pre-ordained, and accordingly, events happen in our life. This being inevitable, we suffer and face difficulties. Would you please tell us the way out of this?
Answered on January 20th, 2024 CLICK HERE
Q. 303:
How to be free from these three bodies? How can the three bodies come to a dissolution? How?
Q. 303:
How to be free from these three bodies? How can the three bodies come to a dissolution? How?
Answered on December 9th, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 302:
We have lots of ideas with regard to maya or illusion. The translation for the word ‘maya’ in English is ‘illusion’. However, there are some who say “no” to this translation. Some modern scientists say that the translation for the word maya is ‘hypnosis’. So, whether it is hypnosis or illusion, it's all left up to you. But my task is to place before you certain findings or facts concerning this subject of maya or illusion.
Q. 302:
We have lots of ideas with regard to maya or illusion. The translation for the word ‘maya’ in English is ‘illusion’. However, there are some who say “no” to this translation. Some modern scientists say that the translation for the word maya is ‘hypnosis’. So, whether it is hypnosis or illusion, it's all left up to you. But my task is to place before you certain findings or facts concerning this subject of maya or illusion.
Answered on November 18th, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 299:
In our philosophy of Sanathana Dharma, we have contradictory terms. Both of them are of the same status, and of equal emphasis and appeal. For example, God has a form, sakaara. God has no form, nirakaara. God has attributes, saguna. God has no attributes; He is attributeless. Sakaara, nirakaara, suguna, nirguna. God has a name, namaa, God has no name, namarahita. These contradictory terms may confuse us at times, but actually these terms are complementary more than contradictory. But in any case, this namaa and namarahita, the name and the nameless-ness have got to be studied and enquired into for our own benefit.
Q. 299:
In our philosophy of Sanathana Dharma, we have contradictory terms. Both of them are of the same status, and of equal emphasis and appeal. For example, God has a form, sakaara. God has no form, nirakaara. God has attributes, saguna. God has no attributes; He is attributeless. Sakaara, nirakaara, suguna, nirguna. God has a name, namaa, God has no name, namarahita. These contradictory terms may confuse us at times, but actually these terms are complementary more than contradictory. But in any case, this namaa and namarahita, the name and the nameless-ness have got to be studied and enquired into for our own benefit.
Answered on November 11th, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 298:
The question is, “How to be a servant and a Master of a different kind?”
Q. 298:
The question is, “How to be a servant and a Master of a different kind?”
Answered on November 4th, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 297:
Earlier we have discussed two aspects of the Divine. One aspect is that the Divine is beyond our thinking, which we call achintya, A C H I N T Y A -- beyond our thinking. Then we talked about the unmanifest aspect, avyaktha, A V Y A K T H A. And now we'll come to another aspect of the Divinity, which is that He is in infinite forms. The Divine has infinite forms -- anantha, A N A N T H A. Achintya, avyaktha and now anantha, which means ‘infinite’.
Q. 297:
Earlier we have discussed two aspects of the Divine. One aspect is that the Divine is beyond our thinking, which we call achintya, A C H I N T Y A -- beyond our thinking. Then we talked about the unmanifest aspect, avyaktha, A V Y A K T H A. And now we'll come to another aspect of the Divinity, which is that He is in infinite forms. The Divine has infinite forms -- anantha, A N A N T H A. Achintya, avyaktha and now anantha, which means ‘infinite’.
Answered on October 28th, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 296:
We often pray, contemplate and meditate. We concentrate on the manifestation of the Divinity, for example, in the form of an Avatar. Some consider this form as their Guru. The manifestation of Divinity in the form of an Avatar or a Guru is a conventional method in this country. But the Veda, the Vedanta, says that Divinity is beyond manifestation. So let us be very clear about manifestation and beyond manifestation. Links follow in your language.
Q. 296:
We often pray, contemplate and meditate. We concentrate on the manifestation of the Divinity, for example, in the form of an Avatar. Some consider this form as their Guru. The manifestation of Divinity in the form of an Avatar or a Guru is a conventional method in this country. But the Veda, the Vedanta, says that Divinity is beyond manifestation. So let us be very clear about manifestation and beyond manifestation. Links follow in your language.
Answered on October 21st, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 295:
The question today is: “What do you mean by ‘beyond thinking”?"
Q. 295:
The question today is: “What do you mean by ‘beyond thinking”?"
Answered on October 14th, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 294:
It is said, “We need to bow down at the Lotus Feet of the Divine Master in trust and devotion.” Please explain.
Q. 294:
It is said, “We need to bow down at the Lotus Feet of the Divine Master in trust and devotion.” Please explain.
Answered on October 7th, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 293:
We will have a brief discussion on the “Decisive meaning of Vedanta”. Let me share a few ideas with you.
Q. 293:
We will have a brief discussion on the “Decisive meaning of Vedanta”. Let me share a few ideas with you.
Answered on September 30th, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 292:
What about greed? What about logic, calculation and cleverness? How can man's logic understand reality?
Q. 292:
What about greed? What about logic, calculation and cleverness? How can man's logic understand reality?
Answered on September 23rd, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 291:
We find many people who have faith in God because of fear. It's fear which makes them seek God's help. Their faith is only because of fear. Is this correct?
Q. 291:
We find many people who have faith in God because of fear. It's fear which makes them seek God's help. Their faith is only because of fear. Is this correct?
Answered on September 16th, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 290:
The first question is: What is the effect of ignorance on religion? Can anyone afford to be ignorant while being religious? If he is religious and continues to be ignorant, what is the outcome? What are the results?
Q. 290:
The first question is: What is the effect of ignorance on religion? Can anyone afford to be ignorant while being religious? If he is religious and continues to be ignorant, what is the outcome? What are the results?
Answered on September 9th, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 289:
I received a question with a request that I should say something on faithfulness.
Q. 289:
I received a question with a request that I should say something on faithfulness.
Answered on September 2nd, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 288:
What do you mean by 'inner purity'? What is Yoga and what is Sannyasa? What is Yoga? What is Sannyasa?
Q. 288:
What do you mean by 'inner purity'? What is Yoga and what is Sannyasa? What is Yoga? What is Sannyasa?
Answered on August 26th, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 287:
Today's question is, “Why Trust? Why trust at all? Why?”
Q. 287:
Today's question is, “Why Trust? Why trust at all? Why?”
Answered on August 19th, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 286
Why don't we trust people? What is the root cause for the lack of trust? How can we identify the reasons for this lack of trust?
Q. 286
Why don't we trust people? What is the root cause for the lack of trust? How can we identify the reasons for this lack of trust?
Answered on August 12th, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 285:
Usually when we go to a temple, church or synagogue or to any sacred place, we bow down with due respect and reverence and we close our eyes. This happens everywhere. We stand before the holy shrine and close our eyes. Why? Why should we stand in long queues, wait for hours and when the time comes and we are right in front of the deity, we prefer to close our eyes. Why?
Q. 285:
Usually when we go to a temple, church or synagogue or to any sacred place, we bow down with due respect and reverence and we close our eyes. This happens everywhere. We stand before the holy shrine and close our eyes. Why? Why should we stand in long queues, wait for hours and when the time comes and we are right in front of the deity, we prefer to close our eyes. Why?
Answered on August 5th, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 284:
“What is maturity? What is maturity?”
Additional question: “Is life useful or useless? Is it meaningful or meaningless? Is it futile?”
Q. 284:
“What is maturity? What is maturity?”
Additional question: “Is life useful or useless? Is it meaningful or meaningless? Is it futile?”
Answered on July 29th, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 283:
What is the relationship between sacrifice and surrender? What is the difference between them? How are these two related to love? Therefore, how are sacrifice, surrender and love related and interconnected? What is the relationship between these two, doubt and trust? Will both exist together?
Q. 283:
What is the relationship between sacrifice and surrender? What is the difference between them? How are these two related to love? Therefore, how are sacrifice, surrender and love related and interconnected? What is the relationship between these two, doubt and trust? Will both exist together?
Answered on July 22nd, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 282:
We should be prepared to invite God into our hearts. In other words, we should become a golden cup, before we invite God to pour Himself into us. Therefore, we must enjoy, delight, and rejoice so that we can become capable of even higher rejoicing.
Q. 282:
We should be prepared to invite God into our hearts. In other words, we should become a golden cup, before we invite God to pour Himself into us. Therefore, we must enjoy, delight, and rejoice so that we can become capable of even higher rejoicing.
Answered on July 15th, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 281: What is meant by preparation in the spiritual field? In other words, how to prepare myself to be on the spiritual path?
Q. 281: What is meant by preparation in the spiritual field? In other words, how to prepare myself to be on the spiritual path?
Answered on July 8th, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 280: This question relates to the balance which is needed in life. It refers to the need to accept the dialectical principle of life. There is every need to maintain balance between the two opposite polarities.
Q. 280: This question relates to the balance which is needed in life. It refers to the need to accept the dialectical principle of life. There is every need to maintain balance between the two opposite polarities.
Answered on July 1st, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 279:
Why does life reflect the principle of dual polarity? Why? It moves in a dual polarity. What could be the reason?
Q. 279:
Why does life reflect the principle of dual polarity? Why? It moves in a dual polarity. What could be the reason?
Answered on June 24th, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 278: DISCUSSION ON HOPES, DREAM, EGO.
Q. 278: DISCUSSION ON HOPES, DREAM, EGO.
Answered on June 17th, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 277:
Knowledge does not come only in one form. There are different forms of knowledge. Although the word ‘knowledge’ is used for all kinds of information which is collected or gathered, on further analysis we will learn that there are different forms of knowledge. What are they?
Q. 277:
Knowledge does not come only in one form. There are different forms of knowledge. Although the word ‘knowledge’ is used for all kinds of information which is collected or gathered, on further analysis we will learn that there are different forms of knowledge. What are they?
Answered on June 3rd, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 275:
The question today relates to peace and bliss. How to be peaceful? How to be blissful? When you know that death exists, how can you be peaceful? How can you rest when you know that death is there?
Q. 275:
The question today relates to peace and bliss. How to be peaceful? How to be blissful? When you know that death exists, how can you be peaceful? How can you rest when you know that death is there?
Answered on May 27th, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 274:
What is a sin? Why should we look at life as being a matter of business? Where is the need to feel guilty?
Q. 274:
What is a sin? Why should we look at life as being a matter of business? Where is the need to feel guilty?
Answered on May 20th, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 273:
One question is with regards to 'talk'. We go on talking endlessly, or we talk within ourselves internally. Whichever way it is, talking is going on most of the time...let's discuss this.
Now, a few words about 'waiting’.
Q. 273:
One question is with regards to 'talk'. We go on talking endlessly, or we talk within ourselves internally. Whichever way it is, talking is going on most of the time...let's discuss this.
Now, a few words about 'waiting’.
Answered on May 13th, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 271:
It is beyond our imagination and comprehension to estimate the value of the presence of the Divine Master and the role of your Divine Master in our individual lives. Why do we doubt Him from time to time, and some of us even leave Him? What's wrong with us?
Q. 272:
Sometimes we feel unworthy of a Master. Someone feels unworthy. What is to be done? What has to be done in order to be worthy?
And, if the disciple does not agree with some of what the Master says, is he a disciple?
Q. 271:
It is beyond our imagination and comprehension to estimate the value of the presence of the Divine Master and the role of your Divine Master in our individual lives. Why do we doubt Him from time to time, and some of us even leave Him? What's wrong with us?
Q. 272:
Sometimes we feel unworthy of a Master. Someone feels unworthy. What is to be done? What has to be done in order to be worthy?
And, if the disciple does not agree with some of what the Master says, is he a disciple?
Answered on May 6th, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 268:
Are we really independent individuals? Let us question ourselves.
Q. 269:
What is it that happens and remains unsaid? Unsaid, yes, it is not said. So what is it that happens?
Q. 270:
Somebody spoke about spiritual entertainment. What does it mean?
Q. 268:
Are we really independent individuals? Let us question ourselves.
Q. 269:
What is it that happens and remains unsaid? Unsaid, yes, it is not said. So what is it that happens?
Q. 270:
Somebody spoke about spiritual entertainment. What does it mean?
Answered on April 29th, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 266:
Comment on the phrase, 'Thank you'. We often say thank you.”
Q. 267:
How to look at a disciple? What does a disciple look like? How to describe him?
Q. 266:
Comment on the phrase, 'Thank you'. We often say thank you.”
Q. 267:
How to look at a disciple? What does a disciple look like? How to describe him?
Answered on April 22nd, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 264:
What is fulfillment in your life? When can we say that our life is fulfilled?
Q. 265:
'Kill time', what do you mean by 'killing time'? Some people say I want to kill my time. I'm doing this to kill time. What do you mean by this?
Q. 264:
What is fulfillment in your life? When can we say that our life is fulfilled?
Q. 265:
'Kill time', what do you mean by 'killing time'? Some people say I want to kill my time. I'm doing this to kill time. What do you mean by this?
Answered on April 15th, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 261:
A devotee visited an ashram, a holy place, and he asked his divine Master, “Why do I react against the management and the people who are in position around you?”
Q. 262:
Is it necessary to compromise with a Master? Can we not get along without compromising?
Q. 263:
As we live with the Divine Master longer and longer, we start taking Him for granted. In other words, the longer we are with Him, the more we forget Him. The Master is available, so there is no need to remember Him.
Q. 261:
A devotee visited an ashram, a holy place, and he asked his divine Master, “Why do I react against the management and the people who are in position around you?”
Q. 262:
Is it necessary to compromise with a Master? Can we not get along without compromising?
Q. 263:
As we live with the Divine Master longer and longer, we start taking Him for granted. In other words, the longer we are with Him, the more we forget Him. The Master is available, so there is no need to remember Him.
Answered on April 8th, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 260:
What is the relationship between a disciple and a Master? What is the exact relationship? How are we to understand it?
Will the disciple’s ego raise its head?
Do people who are growing spiritually on their own need the support of the Master?
Q. 260:
What is the relationship between a disciple and a Master? What is the exact relationship? How are we to understand it?
Will the disciple’s ego raise its head?
Do people who are growing spiritually on their own need the support of the Master?
Answered on April 1st, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 259:
Somebody wanted me to comment on diplomacy, diplomacy.
What is prayer? What is prayer?
Q. 259:
Somebody wanted me to comment on diplomacy, diplomacy.
What is prayer? What is prayer?
Answered on March 25th, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 258:
We don't want anybody to say ‘no’ to us. We expect everybody to say ‘yes’ to whatever we say or command. What's happening here?
Q. 258:
We don't want anybody to say ‘no’ to us. We expect everybody to say ‘yes’ to whatever we say or command. What's happening here?
Answered on March 11th, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 257:
Is life a fiction or is life a mystery?
Many people would like to say ‘no, no’ to anything. Talk to anybody of this kind. Whatever you just ask them, they just say, 'no'. We will feel as if they don't know the word 'yes' in their life. 'No' is their whole life.
What's freedom? Comment on freedom.
Q. 257:
Is life a fiction or is life a mystery?
Many people would like to say ‘no, no’ to anything. Talk to anybody of this kind. Whatever you just ask them, they just say, 'no'. We will feel as if they don't know the word 'yes' in their life. 'No' is their whole life.
What's freedom? Comment on freedom.
Answered on March 4th, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q and A, Q. 256,
There are three names which are often used by everybody which are mentioned in our scriptures also. Those three terms are Siva, Eswara and Paramatma. The question is, are the three the same or are they different? Most commonly, Eswara and Siva are taken as synonyms. But it is not so. Eswara is different from Siva.
Q and A, Q. 256,
There are three names which are often used by everybody which are mentioned in our scriptures also. Those three terms are Siva, Eswara and Paramatma. The question is, are the three the same or are they different? Most commonly, Eswara and Siva are taken as synonyms. But it is not so. Eswara is different from Siva.
Answered on Feb. 25th, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 255:
We find certain problems or hurdles on our way in spirituality also. One such thing is concentration and meditation. People think concentration is meditation and vice-a-versa. But they are different. Concentration and meditation are not one and the same.
Well, another question is there concerning liberation. Someone asked, what is true liberation? Some other asks, what is harmony? What is harmony?
We often doubt ourselves. Then what is to be done? In other words, we are not very confident. What is to be done?
Q. 255:
We find certain problems or hurdles on our way in spirituality also. One such thing is concentration and meditation. People think concentration is meditation and vice-a-versa. But they are different. Concentration and meditation are not one and the same.
Well, another question is there concerning liberation. Someone asked, what is true liberation? Some other asks, what is harmony? What is harmony?
We often doubt ourselves. Then what is to be done? In other words, we are not very confident. What is to be done?
Answered on Feb. 18th, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 254
In life we come across many polar opposites. Let us study these polar opposites to some extent.
Q. 254
In life we come across many polar opposites. Let us study these polar opposites to some extent.
Answered on Feb. 11th, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 253:
Why are some disgusted with life? Why are some not happy in their life? Why do some even go to the extent of putting an end to their life? In other words, they even feel like committing suicide, why? This is the thing that we have to analyze. Why? It was reported to me while I was in South Africa that there're many suicides. The newspapers also report many youngsters committing suicide. Why?
Q. 253:
Why are some disgusted with life? Why are some not happy in their life? Why do some even go to the extent of putting an end to their life? In other words, they even feel like committing suicide, why? This is the thing that we have to analyze. Why? It was reported to me while I was in South Africa that there're many suicides. The newspapers also report many youngsters committing suicide. Why?
Answered on Jan. 28th, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 251:
On the one hand it is said that life is immortal. But the very word ‘mortal’ suggests that the end is certain. By saying ‘immortal,’ what do we mean by that?
How can an enlightened person be so affected by the death of his Master or beloved one? Why? Is an enlightened person affected?
Q. 251:
On the one hand it is said that life is immortal. But the very word ‘mortal’ suggests that the end is certain. By saying ‘immortal,’ what do we mean by that?
How can an enlightened person be so affected by the death of his Master or beloved one? Why? Is an enlightened person affected?
Answered on Jan. 14th, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 249:
One question was received regarding heaven and hell. And also a second question, how does the Master communicate? Where lies the beauty in his communication?
Q. 249:
One question was received regarding heaven and hell. And also a second question, how does the Master communicate? Where lies the beauty in his communication?
Answered on Jan. 7th, 2023 CLICK HERE
Q. 248:
The question is, can we manage as individuals? Is it necessary to join a group? Should we function from the group level or can we act as individuals?
Q. 248:
The question is, can we manage as individuals? Is it necessary to join a group? Should we function from the group level or can we act as individuals?
Answered on Dec 31st, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 246:
We have fear in almost every sphere of our life. We fear death. Why fear death? Why? Why, we fear even God.
Q. 247:
Then I pass on to another question relating to knowledge. To what extent is it useful?
Q. 246:
We have fear in almost every sphere of our life. We fear death. Why fear death? Why? Why, we fear even God.
Q. 247:
Then I pass on to another question relating to knowledge. To what extent is it useful?
Answered on Dec 24th, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 245:
Most of us lay much emphasis on character. The educational institutions consider this to be the most important component in imparting education. So our character is most important. Now, a little higher, a little above character, there is some other thing which is much more important. That is consciousness. Character is not the ultimate. Consciousness is the ultimate. Now let us spend a couple of minutes on this topic, 'Character and Consciousness'.
Q. 245:
Most of us lay much emphasis on character. The educational institutions consider this to be the most important component in imparting education. So our character is most important. Now, a little higher, a little above character, there is some other thing which is much more important. That is consciousness. Character is not the ultimate. Consciousness is the ultimate. Now let us spend a couple of minutes on this topic, 'Character and Consciousness'.
Answered on Dec 17th, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 243:
Even today a question often arises in families and in the community: Who is superior to the other? Is it the man who is superior over a woman, or is it the woman who is superior?
Q. 244:
People find it difficult to adjust with another person. And some say that the other is always a problem. The other is always an obstacle. The other is interfering. So they would like to be all alone. They would like to remain a celibate and they would like to run away from this society or community, go to some monastery, go to some mountains and forest and spend life all alone because they don't want to be with any other person. No. They want to be all alone. Therefore these types of people consider the other as an interference.
Q. 243:
Even today a question often arises in families and in the community: Who is superior to the other? Is it the man who is superior over a woman, or is it the woman who is superior?
Q. 244:
People find it difficult to adjust with another person. And some say that the other is always a problem. The other is always an obstacle. The other is interfering. So they would like to be all alone. They would like to remain a celibate and they would like to run away from this society or community, go to some monastery, go to some mountains and forest and spend life all alone because they don't want to be with any other person. No. They want to be all alone. Therefore these types of people consider the other as an interference.
Answered on Dec 10th, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 241:
Many people complain that life is boring. Boring! Life is nothing but boredom, and time is hanging heavily.
Q. 242:
When I close my eyes, I can see more light in the body. It is so beautiful and I feel so much for Swami, more than I ever felt before. Then, what's happening to me?
Q. 241:
Many people complain that life is boring. Boring! Life is nothing but boredom, and time is hanging heavily.
Q. 242:
When I close my eyes, I can see more light in the body. It is so beautiful and I feel so much for Swami, more than I ever felt before. Then, what's happening to me?
Answered on Dec 3rd, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 238:
What is perfection? How to attain that?
Q. 239:
It happens that when we see Swami for the first time, we may get an impression or an opinion at times that we met Him long back, that we saw Him long back, even though it is for the first time that we are here. And when we close our eyes we feel that closeness. Therefore it leads to confusion. Is it true that I met Him in the past? Or is it true that I am meeting Him right now for the first time? Am I right or wrong?
Q. 240:
Many times we see Swami in silence. On the dais, He sits silently. When bhajan goes on, He is silent. Most of the time, He remains silent. Well, what does it mean? Is that all?
Q. 238:
What is perfection? How to attain that?
Q. 239:
It happens that when we see Swami for the first time, we may get an impression or an opinion at times that we met Him long back, that we saw Him long back, even though it is for the first time that we are here. And when we close our eyes we feel that closeness. Therefore it leads to confusion. Is it true that I met Him in the past? Or is it true that I am meeting Him right now for the first time? Am I right or wrong?
Q. 240:
Many times we see Swami in silence. On the dais, He sits silently. When bhajan goes on, He is silent. Most of the time, He remains silent. Well, what does it mean? Is that all?
Answered on Nov 26th, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 236:
Here in this human personality, who is the servant and who is the master?
Q. 237:
What is the difference between a mission and a missionary?
Q. 236:
Here in this human personality, who is the servant and who is the master?
Q. 237:
What is the difference between a mission and a missionary?
Answered on Nov 19th, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 234:
Good and evil both exist in me and they are in constant conflict. What am I to do?
Q. 235:
Well, here's a question on enlightenment.
Q. 234:
Good and evil both exist in me and they are in constant conflict. What am I to do?
Q. 235:
Well, here's a question on enlightenment.
Answered on Nov 12th, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 233:
Explain the difference between trusting existence and fatalism, trusting existence and fatalism. In other words, we have to think of the differences between trust and fate.
Q. 233:
Explain the difference between trusting existence and fatalism, trusting existence and fatalism. In other words, we have to think of the differences between trust and fate.
Answered on Oct 15th, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q.229:
Why should we do atma sadhana? Why do a spiritual practice towards atma? Why? What is the purpose behind it?
Q.229:
Why should we do atma sadhana? Why do a spiritual practice towards atma? Why? What is the purpose behind it?
Answered on Sept 17th, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 223:
Bhagavan says that everything is meditation. Walking, talking, reading, writing, eating - everything is meditation. How do you say walking is meditation?
Q. 224:
How to live in the present?
Q. 225:
Comment on the Divine Teachings.
Q. 223:
Bhagavan says that everything is meditation. Walking, talking, reading, writing, eating - everything is meditation. How do you say walking is meditation?
Q. 224:
How to live in the present?
Q. 225:
Comment on the Divine Teachings.
Answered on Sept 10th, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 221:
Where is our true home?
Q .222:
Comment on miracles.
Q. 221:
Where is our true home?
Q .222:
Comment on miracles.
Answered on Sept 3rd, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 217:
I made many attempts, but I did not get a positive result in any one of them. I am disappointed. I am depressed. I lost all my courage. The result is that I am fear-stricken. I am full of fear to undertake any task because I doubt whether it would be fruitful or not. This sometimes leads to frustration. What should I do?
Q. 218:
Every incident affects my life. I feel so sad after having gone through certain incidents. I don't know, there are many people who helped me and there are many people who harmed me also. I feel for both of them, both those who helped and those who have harmed. I feel so sorry, badly about them.
Then, on the other hand, I feel so sad when I think of those who left us, those who died and those who are still with us who are not behaving properly. So, we feel sorry for those who left us. We feel sad for those who are around us, both the ways. What is the solution?
Q. 219:
This gentleman had to face the most tragic event in his life. He lost his closest friend, who was very close since his childhood. He is no more. He never expected this. He never imagined this. He lost his dear friend.
In spite of repeated trials and attempts to forget, he is not able to forget this tragedy. What is this life? What is birth? What is death?
Q. 220:
It is quite common for all of us not to be able to bear the severe heat in summer, in places such as in Delhi. Oh! Ho, ho, ho! Very, very hot! At that time, we want something that is cool. We want to drink cool drinks and we want air conditioners, when all around is so very hot.
Alright, then even the rainy season also pains us. Because of the continuous rains, we will not be able to do our duties. In winter, we can't bear it again because it’s very, very cold; so we feel like being in a warm place, and we want heaters.
So, anyway the sum and substance is we are not able to bear anything that happens, whether it is too hot or too cold or too wet or whatever. How to get out of this? What is the way?
Q. 217:
I made many attempts, but I did not get a positive result in any one of them. I am disappointed. I am depressed. I lost all my courage. The result is that I am fear-stricken. I am full of fear to undertake any task because I doubt whether it would be fruitful or not. This sometimes leads to frustration. What should I do?
Q. 218:
Every incident affects my life. I feel so sad after having gone through certain incidents. I don't know, there are many people who helped me and there are many people who harmed me also. I feel for both of them, both those who helped and those who have harmed. I feel so sorry, badly about them.
Then, on the other hand, I feel so sad when I think of those who left us, those who died and those who are still with us who are not behaving properly. So, we feel sorry for those who left us. We feel sad for those who are around us, both the ways. What is the solution?
Q. 219:
This gentleman had to face the most tragic event in his life. He lost his closest friend, who was very close since his childhood. He is no more. He never expected this. He never imagined this. He lost his dear friend.
In spite of repeated trials and attempts to forget, he is not able to forget this tragedy. What is this life? What is birth? What is death?
Q. 220:
It is quite common for all of us not to be able to bear the severe heat in summer, in places such as in Delhi. Oh! Ho, ho, ho! Very, very hot! At that time, we want something that is cool. We want to drink cool drinks and we want air conditioners, when all around is so very hot.
Alright, then even the rainy season also pains us. Because of the continuous rains, we will not be able to do our duties. In winter, we can't bear it again because it’s very, very cold; so we feel like being in a warm place, and we want heaters.
So, anyway the sum and substance is we are not able to bear anything that happens, whether it is too hot or too cold or too wet or whatever. How to get out of this? What is the way?
Answered on Aug 27th, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 215:
Comment on ‘engage to escape’.
Q. 216:
We are in the midst of a crowd. There is a community, a society around us. We are not in solitude. As I said, we live in a community. We are almost in a crowd. Then we need to have friends too, but not always be in a crowd. So, what is to be done?
Q. 215:
Comment on ‘engage to escape’.
Q. 216:
We are in the midst of a crowd. There is a community, a society around us. We are not in solitude. As I said, we live in a community. We are almost in a crowd. Then we need to have friends too, but not always be in a crowd. So, what is to be done?
Answered on Aug 20th, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 211:
On one side, we have some people who say that ‘feeling’ is important, while many others say that ‘willing’ is important. So, is it 'willing' that is important or 'feeling' that is important?
Q. 212:
Comment on destiny or fate.
Q. 213:
Comment on superstition.
Q. 214:
Bhagavan always says that you are divine, you are divine. Please comment.
Q. 211:
On one side, we have some people who say that ‘feeling’ is important, while many others say that ‘willing’ is important. So, is it 'willing' that is important or 'feeling' that is important?
Q. 212:
Comment on destiny or fate.
Q. 213:
Comment on superstition.
Q. 214:
Bhagavan always says that you are divine, you are divine. Please comment.
Answered on Aug 13th, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 209:
We often ask, “Why? What for? What is the purpose? What is its use?”
Q. 210:
Somebody asked me to comment on the discussions that we often come across these days. We find in political circles heated discussions, heated arguments, terrific opposition against each other. The talk is full of vengeance and venom.
Q. 209:
We often ask, “Why? What for? What is the purpose? What is its use?”
Q. 210:
Somebody asked me to comment on the discussions that we often come across these days. We find in political circles heated discussions, heated arguments, terrific opposition against each other. The talk is full of vengeance and venom.
Answered on Aug 4th, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 205:
Speak on the Enemy
Q. 206:
Speak on Peace
Q. 207:
Speak on Death
Q. 208:
Speak on the Masters
Q. 205:
Speak on the Enemy
Q. 206:
Speak on Peace
Q. 207:
Speak on Death
Q. 208:
Speak on the Masters
Answered on July 30th, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 201:
What kind of people do we need as we take to sadhana? What kind of people can we mix with as we undertake the spiritual practice of sadhana?
Q. 202: Then someone brought to my attention to speak on the art of listening.
Q. 203:
I was asked to comment on this modern trend. Why do some refuse to go to temples? Why? Why is some not in favor of religion? Why?
Q. 204:
Now another point is raised. Someone wanted me to comment on the senior citizens.
Q. 201:
What kind of people do we need as we take to sadhana? What kind of people can we mix with as we undertake the spiritual practice of sadhana?
Q. 202: Then someone brought to my attention to speak on the art of listening.
Q. 203:
I was asked to comment on this modern trend. Why do some refuse to go to temples? Why? Why is some not in favor of religion? Why?
Q. 204:
Now another point is raised. Someone wanted me to comment on the senior citizens.
Answered on July 23rd, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 200:
Should one be obedient throughout life? This kind of obedience, or being a ‘yes’ man at every stage, will it not make one a slave? And will it not destroy all possibility of rebellion or questioning? Is it not destructive of the very dignity of man?
Q. 200:
Should one be obedient throughout life? This kind of obedience, or being a ‘yes’ man at every stage, will it not make one a slave? And will it not destroy all possibility of rebellion or questioning? Is it not destructive of the very dignity of man?
Answered on July 16th, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 199:
The topic of today is, 'Learn to Love Both'. 'Learn to Love Both' is today’s topic.
Q. 199:
The topic of today is, 'Learn to Love Both'. 'Learn to Love Both' is today’s topic.
Answered on July 9th, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 197:
As we look around, we find the situation very, very disappointing all over the world. We find the pandemic, and in addition to that, new forms of virus are threatening, and then there’s the war there between Ukraine and Russia. We find the threat of a global war, nuclear war, biological war, chemical war. Well, people have been speaking about all these subjects. That is what we read from the newspapers and hear from our social media. So the situation seems to be quite hopeless, hopeless. At times, we feel that we are left as orphans with no hope about what is to be done. Things are really very pathetic.
Q. 198:
Things seem to be very silly as we go through the pages of history, especially very silly in the field of religion. We are divided socially, we are divided economically, and we are divided geographically. We are also divided on the grounds of language. On every issue we are divided. But to be divided in the field of religion and spirituality is very, very silly. In fact, it is utter stupidity, total foolishness. Religion is meant to unite us. It is meant to bring us together to establish peace, harmony and fraternity among all of us. It is not there to split humanity. But just look into the history please.
Q. 197:
As we look around, we find the situation very, very disappointing all over the world. We find the pandemic, and in addition to that, new forms of virus are threatening, and then there’s the war there between Ukraine and Russia. We find the threat of a global war, nuclear war, biological war, chemical war. Well, people have been speaking about all these subjects. That is what we read from the newspapers and hear from our social media. So the situation seems to be quite hopeless, hopeless. At times, we feel that we are left as orphans with no hope about what is to be done. Things are really very pathetic.
Q. 198:
Things seem to be very silly as we go through the pages of history, especially very silly in the field of religion. We are divided socially, we are divided economically, and we are divided geographically. We are also divided on the grounds of language. On every issue we are divided. But to be divided in the field of religion and spirituality is very, very silly. In fact, it is utter stupidity, total foolishness. Religion is meant to unite us. It is meant to bring us together to establish peace, harmony and fraternity among all of us. It is not there to split humanity. But just look into the history please.
Answered on July 2nd, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 196:
Do we pray out of selfishness? Do we meditate because we are selfish? Why do we read scriptures? For personal gains? All these things are there. Are they not selfish?
Q. 196:
Do we pray out of selfishness? Do we meditate because we are selfish? Why do we read scriptures? For personal gains? All these things are there. Are they not selfish?
Answered on June 25th, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 195:
What is the ultimate understanding and the ultimate experience?
Q. 195:
What is the ultimate understanding and the ultimate experience?
Answered on June 11th, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 193:
"I must have done so many things in my previous lives, and all those actions are in a way the conditionings of millions of births, after all. So, I have to suffer the consequences of all my actions. So what is to be done now?"
Q. 193:
"I must have done so many things in my previous lives, and all those actions are in a way the conditionings of millions of births, after all. So, I have to suffer the consequences of all my actions. So what is to be done now?"
Answered on June 4th, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 192:
Now how about our individual progress? How am I progressing? How am I advancing? Not materially, but spiritually. In the material sense, there are so many agencies to evaluate or assess us. But in spirituality, who is going to assess us? Who is going to evaluate our progress or advancement?
Q. 192:
Now how about our individual progress? How am I progressing? How am I advancing? Not materially, but spiritually. In the material sense, there are so many agencies to evaluate or assess us. But in spirituality, who is going to assess us? Who is going to evaluate our progress or advancement?
Answered on May 28th, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 191:
Is samadhi the ultimate state? Is it ultimate? In Ashtanga Yoga it is said samadhi is the final stage. So the questioner asked, “Is samadhi the final state? Is it the ultimate?
Q. 191:
Is samadhi the ultimate state? Is it ultimate? In Ashtanga Yoga it is said samadhi is the final stage. So the questioner asked, “Is samadhi the final state? Is it the ultimate?
Answered on May 21st, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 190:
I have been listening to several religious talks and spiritual discourses. But I still feel empty. Why? I seriously think about the points dealt with by the learned speakers and scholars. Yet I am not able to be peaceful. Why? What is to be done? So, what do you suggest in this confusing situation?
Q. 190:
I have been listening to several religious talks and spiritual discourses. But I still feel empty. Why? I seriously think about the points dealt with by the learned speakers and scholars. Yet I am not able to be peaceful. Why? What is to be done? So, what do you suggest in this confusing situation?
Answered on May 7th, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 188:
What is Education and what is Educare? In what way is Educare different from education?
Q. 188:
What is Education and what is Educare? In what way is Educare different from education?
Answered on April 30th, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 187:
The question centers on the topic of the exercise of choice. My answer to this question is briefly put this way: Do not choose, do not choose.
Q. 187:
The question centers on the topic of the exercise of choice. My answer to this question is briefly put this way: Do not choose, do not choose.
Answered on April 23rd, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 186
The question is on Desire and the end result of desire.
Q. 186
The question is on Desire and the end result of desire.
Answered on April 16th, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 184:
Why should we be serious at all? Why?
Q. 185:
Let us accept the fact that most of the things that we do, we do half-heartedly, not totally. It is high time to know that it is better not to do, than to do half-heartedly.
Q. 184:
Why should we be serious at all? Why?
Q. 185:
Let us accept the fact that most of the things that we do, we do half-heartedly, not totally. It is high time to know that it is better not to do, than to do half-heartedly.
Answered on April 9th, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 183
Man is embodied, but man is not a body at all. What is the solution?
Q. 183
Man is embodied, but man is not a body at all. What is the solution?
Answered on April 2nd, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 182:
What should we do for self-realization? What methods do you suggest for us to follow?
Q. 182:
What should we do for self-realization? What methods do you suggest for us to follow?
Answered on March 26th, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 181:
Which path should we follow to realize and to experience the inner being?
Q. 181:
Which path should we follow to realize and to experience the inner being?
Answered on March 19th, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 180:
What is the relationship between the mind and meditation, because meditation is always mistaken as concentration and contemplation?
Q. 180:
What is the relationship between the mind and meditation, because meditation is always mistaken as concentration and contemplation?
Answered on March 5th, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q: 177
Why do we experience opposites? Why does this duality come into our experience? Why? Why do we experience duality? What is the cause for these dual experiences?
Q. 178:
We know some people speak of very high things. It may be borrowed information or collected information or something like that. They begin to declare, “Everything is born in me, everything exists in me and everything dissolves in me.” No doubt it is a fact. I don't doubt the statement at all because this declaration is from the Vedas. So all sacred texts emphatically declare this. But question yourself, is it my experience?
Q: 177
Why do we experience opposites? Why does this duality come into our experience? Why? Why do we experience duality? What is the cause for these dual experiences?
Q. 178:
We know some people speak of very high things. It may be borrowed information or collected information or something like that. They begin to declare, “Everything is born in me, everything exists in me and everything dissolves in me.” No doubt it is a fact. I don't doubt the statement at all because this declaration is from the Vedas. So all sacred texts emphatically declare this. But question yourself, is it my experience?
Answered on February 26th, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 176
The question that has been brought to our notice is on ‘Timelessness’. Let me share with you some thoughts on this topic.
Q. 176
The question that has been brought to our notice is on ‘Timelessness’. Let me share with you some thoughts on this topic.
Answered on February 19th, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 175:
What is the first step in sadhana and what is the ultimate step or last step in sadhana?
Q. 175:
What is the first step in sadhana and what is the ultimate step or last step in sadhana?
Answered on February 5th, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 173:
How to be in accordance with all that we know? Here the question implies that very much is known, but one cannot ‘be’ as much as he knows.
Q. 173:
How to be in accordance with all that we know? Here the question implies that very much is known, but one cannot ‘be’ as much as he knows.
Answered on January 29th, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 168:
Can reasoning and faith go together? Is it possible? Can you have faith without reasoning? Then does it not become blind faith?
Q. 169:
Are love and devotion one and the same, or are they different?
Q. 170:
“Meditation is so difficult. How to proceed? Is it possible?”
Q. 171:
Then the next question is on yoga. They want me to say a few words on yoga.
Q. 172:
Then the last question is on inquiry. Would you tell us what inquiry is? What is vicharana? What is there to inquire about? Where does inquiry lead to? What is all about?
Q. 168:
Can reasoning and faith go together? Is it possible? Can you have faith without reasoning? Then does it not become blind faith?
Q. 169:
Are love and devotion one and the same, or are they different?
Q. 170:
“Meditation is so difficult. How to proceed? Is it possible?”
Q. 171:
Then the next question is on yoga. They want me to say a few words on yoga.
Q. 172:
Then the last question is on inquiry. Would you tell us what inquiry is? What is vicharana? What is there to inquire about? Where does inquiry lead to? What is all about?
Answered on January 22nd, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 167:
In what way is spiritual learning different from secular learning or secular knowledge? Are they the same or are they different? Is the process of learning in both the cases the same or different?
Q. 167:
In what way is spiritual learning different from secular learning or secular knowledge? Are they the same or are they different? Is the process of learning in both the cases the same or different?
Answered on January 15th, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 166:
A person says that he doesn’t have enough knowledge of the scriptures and he does not know any of the standard texts. Therefore, he feels highly diffident that he is not able to get into the field of spirituality due to this lack of knowledge.
Q. 166:
A person says that he doesn’t have enough knowledge of the scriptures and he does not know any of the standard texts. Therefore, he feels highly diffident that he is not able to get into the field of spirituality due to this lack of knowledge.
Answered on January 8th, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 165:
The question sent is on maya or illusion. Let me speak on this subject of maya or illusion.
Q. 165:
The question sent is on maya or illusion. Let me speak on this subject of maya or illusion.
Answered on January 1st, 2022 CLICK HERE
Q. 164:
A question has been raised on science. This gentleman wants me to speak on the differences between science and religion.
Q. 164:
A question has been raised on science. This gentleman wants me to speak on the differences between science and religion.
Answered on December 25th CLICK HERE
Q. 160:
What is the exact relationship between life and the mind? What is the relationship between these two? Or you may even say, what is the difference between these two?
Q. 161:
The next question is with regard to age. People always say that ‘we are aging.’ ‘I think I have half a foot in the grave.’ Or ‘I am nearing the end.’ These are things that we hear. But what is age? How should we look at it?
Q. 162:
We all know that Swami speaks. He speaks in the auditorium on special occasions. He speaks in Kulwant Hall on special occasions. He speaks to you when you are blessed with an interview. He speaks to individuals and small groups like that. He speaks. Well, why should He speak? Why? Most of the time, we see Him in silence. Except for delivering a message or granting an interview, most of the rest of the time He is silent. So the question arises, why does He speak? Why?
Q. 163:
We are not prepared to give. ‘If I work too much, I may lose my energy.’ There is a constant fear of losing. This is what is happening. Please comment.
Q. 160:
What is the exact relationship between life and the mind? What is the relationship between these two? Or you may even say, what is the difference between these two?
Q. 161:
The next question is with regard to age. People always say that ‘we are aging.’ ‘I think I have half a foot in the grave.’ Or ‘I am nearing the end.’ These are things that we hear. But what is age? How should we look at it?
Q. 162:
We all know that Swami speaks. He speaks in the auditorium on special occasions. He speaks in Kulwant Hall on special occasions. He speaks to you when you are blessed with an interview. He speaks to individuals and small groups like that. He speaks. Well, why should He speak? Why? Most of the time, we see Him in silence. Except for delivering a message or granting an interview, most of the rest of the time He is silent. So the question arises, why does He speak? Why?
Q. 163:
We are not prepared to give. ‘If I work too much, I may lose my energy.’ There is a constant fear of losing. This is what is happening. Please comment.
Answered on December 11th CLICK HERE
Q. 156:
What is the most precious gift of this life? What is the most valuable gift of life?
Q. 157:
There is another question on sickness.
Q. 158:
Who is spiritual? What are the features of a spiritual person?
Q. 156:
What is the most precious gift of this life? What is the most valuable gift of life?
Q. 157:
There is another question on sickness.
Q. 158:
Who is spiritual? What are the features of a spiritual person?
Answered on December 4th CLICK HERE
Q. 153:
Comment on gratitude.
Q. 154:
Why do we hesitate to surrender? Why?
Q. 155:
Bhagavan in His discourses sometimes refers to Himself in the third person, even when Swami speaks of His childhood days in Urvakonda, Kamalapuram, Bukkapatnam, which are those villages where He had His school days. While speaking about Himself, He never says, "I have gone to the school." He never says, "I saw that." He says, "Swami went to school. Swami has gone to school. Swami met so and so." He refers to Himself as ‘Swami’. He will never say 'I'. In other words, Swami refers to Himself in the third person. Why? Why?
Q. 153:
Comment on gratitude.
Q. 154:
Why do we hesitate to surrender? Why?
Q. 155:
Bhagavan in His discourses sometimes refers to Himself in the third person, even when Swami speaks of His childhood days in Urvakonda, Kamalapuram, Bukkapatnam, which are those villages where He had His school days. While speaking about Himself, He never says, "I have gone to the school." He never says, "I saw that." He says, "Swami went to school. Swami has gone to school. Swami met so and so." He refers to Himself as ‘Swami’. He will never say 'I'. In other words, Swami refers to Himself in the third person. Why? Why?
Answered on November 27th CLICK HERE
Q. 152:
Would you please tell us the first spiritual experience with Swami?
Q. 152:
Would you please tell us the first spiritual experience with Swami?
Answered on November 20th CLICK HERE
Q. 149:
This question comes from a very young man, a prospective doctor. He was a Balvikas student and a sevadal, having been born into a Sai family. Before stepping into the field of medicine as a full-fledged doctor, he wants to learn certain tips before he starts his practice in the future.
Q. 150:
Today we find a lot of misunderstandings in families, in communities and in society by and large. What can be done in this situation?
Q. 151:
A devotee has asked me this question. In the presence of Swami, I'm peaceful and blissful. But in His absence, I don't understand what is happening to me. I'm not peaceful. I'm not blissful. So, in His presence, I'm one way and in His absence, another way. Why? How to be continuously in the same mood, in the same way of thinking or way of life as in the presence of Swami?
Q. 149:
This question comes from a very young man, a prospective doctor. He was a Balvikas student and a sevadal, having been born into a Sai family. Before stepping into the field of medicine as a full-fledged doctor, he wants to learn certain tips before he starts his practice in the future.
Q. 150:
Today we find a lot of misunderstandings in families, in communities and in society by and large. What can be done in this situation?
Q. 151:
A devotee has asked me this question. In the presence of Swami, I'm peaceful and blissful. But in His absence, I don't understand what is happening to me. I'm not peaceful. I'm not blissful. So, in His presence, I'm one way and in His absence, another way. Why? How to be continuously in the same mood, in the same way of thinking or way of life as in the presence of Swami?
Answered on November 13th CLICK HERE
Q. 145:
What is talent and who is a genius? What's the difference between talent and a genius?
Q. 146:
What is bliss and how to be blissful?
Q. 147:
What is space in the spiritual sense? What do you mean by space from the spiritual point of view? what is the advantage of that emptiness or what are the benefits of the empty space? Why?
Q. 148:
And then I got two supplementary questions also. One is, 'Is Truth to be achieved?'
Q. 145:
What is talent and who is a genius? What's the difference between talent and a genius?
Q. 146:
What is bliss and how to be blissful?
Q. 147:
What is space in the spiritual sense? What do you mean by space from the spiritual point of view? what is the advantage of that emptiness or what are the benefits of the empty space? Why?
Q. 148:
And then I got two supplementary questions also. One is, 'Is Truth to be achieved?'
Answered on November 6th CLICK HERE
Q. 142:
Should we be serious? Should we be serious?
Q. 143:
We find some cadets, some cadre, VIP devotees, VVIP devotees, the rank and file, Presidents, Vice Presidents, zonal presidents, regional presidents. Well, is this hierarchy necessary? Is hierarchy there in spirituality? How do you explain?
Q. 144:
What is sin? What is a virtue?
Q. 142:
Should we be serious? Should we be serious?
Q. 143:
We find some cadets, some cadre, VIP devotees, VVIP devotees, the rank and file, Presidents, Vice Presidents, zonal presidents, regional presidents. Well, is this hierarchy necessary? Is hierarchy there in spirituality? How do you explain?
Q. 144:
What is sin? What is a virtue?
Answered on October 30th CLICK HERE
Q. 140:
Why hurry? Why hurry?
Q. 141:
What is the relationship between love and meditation?
Q. 140:
Why hurry? Why hurry?
Q. 141:
What is the relationship between love and meditation?
Answered on October 23rd CLICK HERE
Q. 138:
“Swami, what is the generation gap? What are Your views about it?”
Q. 139:
What is meant by ‘integrated education’ or ‘integral education’, adopted by Sathya Sai educational institutions? People will speak very highly of them. We would like to know what it exactly means.
Q. 138:
“Swami, what is the generation gap? What are Your views about it?”
Q. 139:
What is meant by ‘integrated education’ or ‘integral education’, adopted by Sathya Sai educational institutions? People will speak very highly of them. We would like to know what it exactly means.
Answered on October 16th CLICK HERE
Q. 136 - 137:
What is remembrance? What is to be remembered? Why? Where does it take us to?
Q. 136 - 137:
What is remembrance? What is to be remembered? Why? Where does it take us to?
Answered on October 9th CLICK HERE
Q. 133:
'Life is beautiful.' Please comment.
Q. 134:
People speak of wisdom, whereas we know of knowledge. Would you please speak on 'wisdom'?
Q. 135:
Now in the spiritual field, what does explore mean? What does explore mean spiritually?
Q. 133:
'Life is beautiful.' Please comment.
Q. 134:
People speak of wisdom, whereas we know of knowledge. Would you please speak on 'wisdom'?
Q. 135:
Now in the spiritual field, what does explore mean? What does explore mean spiritually?
Answered on September 18th CLICK HERE
Q. 128:
Why tears? Very often we notice people shedding tears, crying when once they start speaking about Bhagavan, or when they start sharing their experiences with others. We see them cry like that. We also see them shedding tears when looking at Swami during darshan times. Why tears?
Q 129:
Somebody asked me to comment on 'Choice'. Comment on 'Choice'.
Q. 130:
I have been given these three words and asked to correlate them: Confusion, clarity and certainty. I am asked to integrate or correlate or coordinate or comment.
Q. 128:
Why tears? Very often we notice people shedding tears, crying when once they start speaking about Bhagavan, or when they start sharing their experiences with others. We see them cry like that. We also see them shedding tears when looking at Swami during darshan times. Why tears?
Q 129:
Somebody asked me to comment on 'Choice'. Comment on 'Choice'.
Q. 130:
I have been given these three words and asked to correlate them: Confusion, clarity and certainty. I am asked to integrate or correlate or coordinate or comment.
Answered on September 11th CLICK HERE
Q. 123:
Security is a problem in everybody’s life at every stage. We feel insecure for every reason. For every reason, we want a kind of protection. As children the security is given by our parents. As adults we'll feel security in our family relationships, security in terms of living, having settled in a job. Security is all that we know, and we want that security. We don't want to lose our job in any case. The life should not be at stake at any point of time. So our constant struggle is to be safe and secure.
Q. 124:
What is maturity? What are the signs of maturity?
Q. 125:
Why at times do we feel frustrated? Why are we frustrated? Why are we depressed? Why some go to the extreme of committing suicide? Why?
Q. 126:
What is the difference between a feeling and a thought? What is a feeling? What is a thought?
Q. 127:
We are used to give letters to Swami. Swami is so merciful to collect these letters from us. We are very much pleased and blessed. How to look at this particular aspect, particular dimension in our lives, where we derive immense gratification by giving letters to Swami? What does it imply?
Q. 123:
Security is a problem in everybody’s life at every stage. We feel insecure for every reason. For every reason, we want a kind of protection. As children the security is given by our parents. As adults we'll feel security in our family relationships, security in terms of living, having settled in a job. Security is all that we know, and we want that security. We don't want to lose our job in any case. The life should not be at stake at any point of time. So our constant struggle is to be safe and secure.
Q. 124:
What is maturity? What are the signs of maturity?
Q. 125:
Why at times do we feel frustrated? Why are we frustrated? Why are we depressed? Why some go to the extreme of committing suicide? Why?
Q. 126:
What is the difference between a feeling and a thought? What is a feeling? What is a thought?
Q. 127:
We are used to give letters to Swami. Swami is so merciful to collect these letters from us. We are very much pleased and blessed. How to look at this particular aspect, particular dimension in our lives, where we derive immense gratification by giving letters to Swami? What does it imply?
Answered on September 4th CLICK HERE
Q. 122:
“Having decided to settle there, spending time over there for years, we find some of them disgruntled. Some of them have this complaining attitude. Some people feel like going out of that place. Some people are even repentant for having taken that decision to stay at that holy place. We’ll come across such people on close observation, by intimate contact with the residents.”
Q. 122:
“Having decided to settle there, spending time over there for years, we find some of them disgruntled. Some of them have this complaining attitude. Some people feel like going out of that place. Some people are even repentant for having taken that decision to stay at that holy place. We’ll come across such people on close observation, by intimate contact with the residents.”
Answered on August 28th CLICK HERE
Q. 121:
At times I feel that all of us are in confusion. Of course, some may not agree, though they are confused as we know them. Because nobody is prepared to accept that he is confused. But we are confused. Let us be open in this matter. We want to be independent, yet we are afraid to be independent. We don’t want dependence, but at the same time it becomes inevitable.
Q. 121:
At times I feel that all of us are in confusion. Of course, some may not agree, though they are confused as we know them. Because nobody is prepared to accept that he is confused. But we are confused. Let us be open in this matter. We want to be independent, yet we are afraid to be independent. We don’t want dependence, but at the same time it becomes inevitable.
Answered on August 14th CLICK HERE
Q.118:
How to know false gurus? There are so many gurus today in the society, and media also exposed most of them. And community also taught them a bitter lesson. But yet, there are so many false gurus all over the country. Well! How to know these false gurus?
Q.119:
What is it that Swami expects from a devotee? How a devotee should be according to Swami?
Q.118:
How to know false gurus? There are so many gurus today in the society, and media also exposed most of them. And community also taught them a bitter lesson. But yet, there are so many false gurus all over the country. Well! How to know these false gurus?
Q.119:
What is it that Swami expects from a devotee? How a devotee should be according to Swami?
Answered on July 31st CLICK HERE
Q.116: No Time
Q.116: No Time
Answered on July 17th CLICK HERE
Q. 113:
Why can't we be rational? Why can't we be scientific? Why can't we be reasoning in the field of spirituality and religion also?
Q. 114:
is there any place for skepticism? How do you look at a
skeptic?
Q. 113:
Why can't we be rational? Why can't we be scientific? Why can't we be reasoning in the field of spirituality and religion also?
Q. 114:
is there any place for skepticism? How do you look at a
skeptic?
Answered on July 10th CLICK HERE
Q. 111
Are we not one among the many? Or am I unique? In other words, am I one among masses or crowds, or am I particular or am I unique, am I special?
Q. 112
Would you comment on complex? Would you comment on complex?
Q. 111
Are we not one among the many? Or am I unique? In other words, am I one among masses or crowds, or am I particular or am I unique, am I special?
Q. 112
Would you comment on complex? Would you comment on complex?
Answered on July 3th CLICK HERE
Q.108:
We find some of the devotees talking to Swami either in interview room or outside, catching hold of His hand with the tears in their eyes, pleading with Him, “Swami, please don’t drop me. Hold my hand, Swami. Don’t leave me.” These are the repeated requests and prayers that we often hear. Well, what does Swami say on this aspect? Will He drop us? Or will He not hold our hand and take us to the destination? Will He disown us?
Q.109:
Actually speaking, life is enjoyed when we notice simple things, simple gifts of life. But we have forgotten them. We want complex, complicated things. Some of them cannot be acquired. Some positions cannot be attained. Still we think of being happy if we get them. It is all wrong, it is all false.
Q. 110:
People speak of obedience everywhere. People expect you to be obedient. In schools, in colleges, in our professions, people expect obedience from all of us. A teacher expects the student to be obedient. Professor expects the student to be obedient. The master or the boss of our office expects you to be totally obedient. And further they would rather say, "Obedience is an expression of discipline." The discipline is expressed this way by making you obedient. So, what is the place of obedience? Then, what is obedience actually speaking?
Q.108:
We find some of the devotees talking to Swami either in interview room or outside, catching hold of His hand with the tears in their eyes, pleading with Him, “Swami, please don’t drop me. Hold my hand, Swami. Don’t leave me.” These are the repeated requests and prayers that we often hear. Well, what does Swami say on this aspect? Will He drop us? Or will He not hold our hand and take us to the destination? Will He disown us?
Q.109:
Actually speaking, life is enjoyed when we notice simple things, simple gifts of life. But we have forgotten them. We want complex, complicated things. Some of them cannot be acquired. Some positions cannot be attained. Still we think of being happy if we get them. It is all wrong, it is all false.
Q. 110:
People speak of obedience everywhere. People expect you to be obedient. In schools, in colleges, in our professions, people expect obedience from all of us. A teacher expects the student to be obedient. Professor expects the student to be obedient. The master or the boss of our office expects you to be totally obedient. And further they would rather say, "Obedience is an expression of discipline." The discipline is expressed this way by making you obedient. So, what is the place of obedience? Then, what is obedience actually speaking?
Answered on June 26th CLICK HERE
Q. 104:
We find among disciples or followers of a Divine Master two types of personalities. One type believes in sharing the message of the Master. They shout from housetops because they believe that they have to share whatever they gained, whatever they have learned from the Divine Master. While the other section believes in remaining calm, sitting silently and meditating Well, how to understand these two? Are they opposite, or which one is preferable to the other?
Q. 105:
Everyone in society wants to be special, wants to be privileged and particularly blessed. Everyone wants to achieve something and everybody wants to be somebody. In this recognition of being somebody, we feel happy. This is common to everybody. Anybody would struggle to be somebody.
Q. 106:
Today there is fear in society everywhere. Man fears a policeman. A propertied man fears income tax people. Yes! Anybody who is undisciplined rather feel afraid of the police outside. Thus, life is full of fear. Thus, we are fear stricken; we totally live in fear. But there is one greatest fear, a biggest fear. What is it?
Q. 107:
Today we find there is a kind of relationship among the disciples, among the members of an organization, among those people that are in close proximity of the Divine Master. There are so many people around the Divine Master and they have contacts and relationships. This question is related to this important aspect.
Q. 104:
We find among disciples or followers of a Divine Master two types of personalities. One type believes in sharing the message of the Master. They shout from housetops because they believe that they have to share whatever they gained, whatever they have learned from the Divine Master. While the other section believes in remaining calm, sitting silently and meditating Well, how to understand these two? Are they opposite, or which one is preferable to the other?
Q. 105:
Everyone in society wants to be special, wants to be privileged and particularly blessed. Everyone wants to achieve something and everybody wants to be somebody. In this recognition of being somebody, we feel happy. This is common to everybody. Anybody would struggle to be somebody.
Q. 106:
Today there is fear in society everywhere. Man fears a policeman. A propertied man fears income tax people. Yes! Anybody who is undisciplined rather feel afraid of the police outside. Thus, life is full of fear. Thus, we are fear stricken; we totally live in fear. But there is one greatest fear, a biggest fear. What is it?
Q. 107:
Today we find there is a kind of relationship among the disciples, among the members of an organization, among those people that are in close proximity of the Divine Master. There are so many people around the Divine Master and they have contacts and relationships. This question is related to this important aspect.
Answered on June 19th CLICK HERE
Q. 102:
Our mind always thinks of what next in every field of our life, in every field. Supposing I complete my studies, what next? I get a job, what next? In political field, I become a politician and a legislator, what next? A minister, what next? Chief Minister? So, we go on thinking of this, what next? What next? What next?
Q. 103:
Comment on questions.
Q. 102:
Our mind always thinks of what next in every field of our life, in every field. Supposing I complete my studies, what next? I get a job, what next? In political field, I become a politician and a legislator, what next? A minister, what next? Chief Minister? So, we go on thinking of this, what next? What next? What next?
Q. 103:
Comment on questions.
Answered on June 12th CLICK HERE
Q. 98:
What do you mean by living with God?
Q. 99:
We want to compromise on every issue. What should I do? Compromise! Should I compromise or not?
Q. 100:
What are the limitations of the mind?
Q. 101:
What do we live for? What do we live for? Why should we live? What is the meaning of life?
Q. 98:
What do you mean by living with God?
Q. 99:
We want to compromise on every issue. What should I do? Compromise! Should I compromise or not?
Q. 100:
What are the limitations of the mind?
Q. 101:
What do we live for? What do we live for? Why should we live? What is the meaning of life?
Answered on June 5th CLICK HERE
Q. 97
Am I in the right direction? How am I to know that I am in the right direction? When I am God why prayer?
Q. 97
Am I in the right direction? How am I to know that I am in the right direction? When I am God why prayer?
Answered on May 29th CLICK HERE
Q.96:
What exactly is the relationship between mind and meditation? Can they go together? Or one leads to the other?
Q.96:
What exactly is the relationship between mind and meditation? Can they go together? Or one leads to the other?
Answered on May 22nd CLICK HERE
Q. 93:
What mistake we are committing today?
Q. 94:
Should we remain in the same way as before, or do we need to change for any experience of the ultimate, of the Divinity? Should we need to change or can we continue the same old pattern of life?
Q. 95:
Is it only 'I' that matters or 'We' that counts?
Q. 93:
What mistake we are committing today?
Q. 94:
Should we remain in the same way as before, or do we need to change for any experience of the ultimate, of the Divinity? Should we need to change or can we continue the same old pattern of life?
Q. 95:
Is it only 'I' that matters or 'We' that counts?
Answered on May 15h CLICK HERE
Q. 91:
What happens in the Divine presence? What happens when we listen to the Divine discourse? What happens when we sing bhajans?
Q. 92:
Today there are many people who claim to be Sai Babas. One gentleman says I am Sai Baba. Another gentleman dresses himself like Swami and claims to be Sai Baba. We find some other person claiming that he is highly enlightened that he is a realized soul. With such things happening around as we come to know these developments after Swami is away from us physically, how should we react? How should we feel about it? How should we respond?
Q. 91:
What happens in the Divine presence? What happens when we listen to the Divine discourse? What happens when we sing bhajans?
Q. 92:
Today there are many people who claim to be Sai Babas. One gentleman says I am Sai Baba. Another gentleman dresses himself like Swami and claims to be Sai Baba. We find some other person claiming that he is highly enlightened that he is a realized soul. With such things happening around as we come to know these developments after Swami is away from us physically, how should we react? How should we feel about it? How should we respond?
Answered on May 8th CLICK HERE
Q. 89:
What about envy and jealousy?
Today in society we find evil qualities, particularly envy and jealousy. This is more in the educated community, the so-called civilized society. The urban society has more of these qualities of envy and jealousy. This we don't find in rural areas. And this we don't find among the lower classes of our society. Somehow, I feel that these two, envy and jealousy, are more and more among educated people and professionals. Unfortunately, these two are stepping into the field of spirituality also. We find people are jealous of each other. They envy also in a congregation or in any religious gathering. Therefore, envy and jealousy have touched every section of the community. So, what is to be done about it?
Q. 90:
We find some people who are always serious, look very much worried, and they are very angry with everybody. Anger seems to be their main feature. They begin to shout. That's all. We know many people like that. And there are some people who start hating you for no reason, for no reason. But there may be a group of people that love you. There may be many people who feel jealous of you. So, these are all the qualities that we find in the modern society. How am I to tackle these people who are angry or who hate me or who are jealous of me? How am I to tackle these people?
Q. 89:
What about envy and jealousy?
Today in society we find evil qualities, particularly envy and jealousy. This is more in the educated community, the so-called civilized society. The urban society has more of these qualities of envy and jealousy. This we don't find in rural areas. And this we don't find among the lower classes of our society. Somehow, I feel that these two, envy and jealousy, are more and more among educated people and professionals. Unfortunately, these two are stepping into the field of spirituality also. We find people are jealous of each other. They envy also in a congregation or in any religious gathering. Therefore, envy and jealousy have touched every section of the community. So, what is to be done about it?
Q. 90:
We find some people who are always serious, look very much worried, and they are very angry with everybody. Anger seems to be their main feature. They begin to shout. That's all. We know many people like that. And there are some people who start hating you for no reason, for no reason. But there may be a group of people that love you. There may be many people who feel jealous of you. So, these are all the qualities that we find in the modern society. How am I to tackle these people who are angry or who hate me or who are jealous of me? How am I to tackle these people?
Answered on May 1st CLICK HERE
Q.87:
“We hear of delusion and some speak of illusion. What is all this? Why? Why should one be deluded at all? Why should anybody be in illusion? Why? Is it the mind that is responsible? How? Explain.”
Q. 88:
“People speak of freedom. Everyone wants to be free. No one wants to be chained. No one wants to be in slavery. No one desires a bonded life. Everyone wants to be free. Then what about responsibility? Freedom and responsibilities, do they go together or are they independent? Is it imperative that one should go with the other?”
Q.87:
“We hear of delusion and some speak of illusion. What is all this? Why? Why should one be deluded at all? Why should anybody be in illusion? Why? Is it the mind that is responsible? How? Explain.”
Q. 88:
“People speak of freedom. Everyone wants to be free. No one wants to be chained. No one wants to be in slavery. No one desires a bonded life. Everyone wants to be free. Then what about responsibility? Freedom and responsibilities, do they go together or are they independent? Is it imperative that one should go with the other?”
Answered on April 24th CLICK HERE
Q. 85
Bhagwan says transformation is more important than information. Information is only textual or verbal or hearsay and that information won’t be of any help to you. Transformation is absolutely necessary. The question is: Is that transformation uniform in everyone or does it differ from person to person?
Q. 86
What is the most beautiful gift from Bhagawan, from God? What is the most precious gift from God?
Q. 85
Bhagwan says transformation is more important than information. Information is only textual or verbal or hearsay and that information won’t be of any help to you. Transformation is absolutely necessary. The question is: Is that transformation uniform in everyone or does it differ from person to person?
Q. 86
What is the most beautiful gift from Bhagawan, from God? What is the most precious gift from God?
Answered on April 17th CLICK HERE
Q. 80:
Will you please suggest a book to know God and to be near Him, that will show me the path and give a direction?
Q. 81:
We see some people talking within themselves. Some talk loudly, addressing none, some go on talking within themselves, thoughts and counter thoughts. Some people even nod their heads. We see some people moving their fingers also, talking within themselves. Shall I say it is internal talk?
Q. 82:
How to surrender?
Q. 83:
How is it that we are not very much encouraged? That we are not in our normal spirits and enthusiasm when we talk to some people. Why? Why?
Q. 84:
Why Padanamaskar? What for?
Q. 80:
Will you please suggest a book to know God and to be near Him, that will show me the path and give a direction?
Q. 81:
We see some people talking within themselves. Some talk loudly, addressing none, some go on talking within themselves, thoughts and counter thoughts. Some people even nod their heads. We see some people moving their fingers also, talking within themselves. Shall I say it is internal talk?
Q. 82:
How to surrender?
Q. 83:
How is it that we are not very much encouraged? That we are not in our normal spirits and enthusiasm when we talk to some people. Why? Why?
Q. 84:
Why Padanamaskar? What for?
Answered on April 10th CLICK HERE
Q. 79:
Should we be in a hurry to attain God? Should we be in a hurry to reach our goal, because life is getting over, getting exhausted? The end seems to be quite near.
Q. 79:
Should we be in a hurry to attain God? Should we be in a hurry to reach our goal, because life is getting over, getting exhausted? The end seems to be quite near.
Answered on March 27th CLICK HERE
Q. 77:
Why contradictions? Why? Why certain statements are paradoxical? It all seems to be a paradox. Why?
Q. 77:
Why contradictions? Why? Why certain statements are paradoxical? It all seems to be a paradox. Why?
Answered on March 20th CLICK HERE
Q. 76:
Anxieties, tensions, struggles, are they necessary? Should they be there to get the ultimate or for realization or to be close to the reality?
Q. 75:
Followers of every religion have got their own beliefs and the belief by and by gets stabilized and established. Finally, it becomes a conviction. Therefore, a person says that, out of my conviction, I declare this. So, is it the belief and conviction that matter?
Q. 76:
Anxieties, tensions, struggles, are they necessary? Should they be there to get the ultimate or for realization or to be close to the reality?
Q. 75:
Followers of every religion have got their own beliefs and the belief by and by gets stabilized and established. Finally, it becomes a conviction. Therefore, a person says that, out of my conviction, I declare this. So, is it the belief and conviction that matter?
Answered on March 13th CLICK HERE
Q. 74:
What do you say about an ideal Sai family?
Q. 73:
If life is a drama or a dream, how does an Avatar help us?
Q. 74:
What do you say about an ideal Sai family?
Q. 73:
If life is a drama or a dream, how does an Avatar help us?
Answered on Feb 20th CLICK HERE
Q. 69:
Who is a sage? How to know a Divine Master? What are the qualities of a Divine Master?
Q. 69:
Who is a sage? How to know a Divine Master? What are the qualities of a Divine Master?
Answered on Feb 13th CLICK HERE
Q. 67:
How to yearn for liberation? How to pine for liberation? Mokshapeksha. How to develop love for liberation?
Q. 67:
How to yearn for liberation? How to pine for liberation? Mokshapeksha. How to develop love for liberation?
Answered on Feb. 6th CLICK HERE
Q. 66:
In our Organization we are not supposed to collect funds or raise money. What is to be done?
Answered on Feb. 6th CLICK HERE
Q. 65:
How to thank Swami spiritually? How to experience Him all the time? What is to be desired?
Answered on Feb. 6th CLICK HERE
Q. 64:
Why Swami materializes vibhuti ? Why not kumkum, turmeric, sandal powder? Why not?
Answered on Feb. 6th CLICK HERE
Q. 63:
We saw a few devotees, of course very rarely, shout and their bodies shake. Almost they look mad. Seva Dal rush and take them out of the congregation, be that Poornachandra or Sai Kulwant Hall. Swami watching this, comments whether the person who shouts or shakes the body like that is suffering from hysteria or is completely mad. I also know a lady running after Swami’s car, shouting, shouting, while Swami pointing out she is a mad lady. Explain.
Answered on Feb. 6th CLICK HERE
Q. 62:
Some repeat a mantra or a name of their chosen deity. Is that enough? Will it help to know the Truth?
Q. 66:
In our Organization we are not supposed to collect funds or raise money. What is to be done?
Answered on Feb. 6th CLICK HERE
Q. 65:
How to thank Swami spiritually? How to experience Him all the time? What is to be desired?
Answered on Feb. 6th CLICK HERE
Q. 64:
Why Swami materializes vibhuti ? Why not kumkum, turmeric, sandal powder? Why not?
Answered on Feb. 6th CLICK HERE
Q. 63:
We saw a few devotees, of course very rarely, shout and their bodies shake. Almost they look mad. Seva Dal rush and take them out of the congregation, be that Poornachandra or Sai Kulwant Hall. Swami watching this, comments whether the person who shouts or shakes the body like that is suffering from hysteria or is completely mad. I also know a lady running after Swami’s car, shouting, shouting, while Swami pointing out she is a mad lady. Explain.
Answered on Feb. 6th CLICK HERE
Q. 62:
Some repeat a mantra or a name of their chosen deity. Is that enough? Will it help to know the Truth?
Answered on Jan. 30th CLICK HERE
Q. 61:
Sir, we heard lots of things from great scholars and we read several books also. Would you please comment on this?
Answered on Jan. 30th CLICK HERE
Q. 60:
We have many, many methods taught to us. The methods of meditation are given to us. Many of the teachers taught us the various processes of meditation. Naturally, we have been following different methods. But, would you say briefly what Baba comments on this subject.
Q. 61:
Sir, we heard lots of things from great scholars and we read several books also. Would you please comment on this?
Answered on Jan. 30th CLICK HERE
Q. 60:
We have many, many methods taught to us. The methods of meditation are given to us. Many of the teachers taught us the various processes of meditation. Naturally, we have been following different methods. But, would you say briefly what Baba comments on this subject.
Answered on Jan. 23, 2021: Q. 59. CLICK HERE
Q. 59:
I know some of my friends very happy. I also have a few known to me who are unhappy all through. At the same time I know that there are ups and downs in life. What do you say about these two types of people?
Q. 59:
I know some of my friends very happy. I also have a few known to me who are unhappy all through. At the same time I know that there are ups and downs in life. What do you say about these two types of people?
Answered on Jan. 23, 2021: Q. 58. CLICK HERE
Q. 58:
I do not know Sanskrit .I can't freely quote poems or scriptures. I feel diffident this way. What do you suggest?
Q. 58:
I do not know Sanskrit .I can't freely quote poems or scriptures. I feel diffident this way. What do you suggest?
Answered on Jan. 16, 2021: Q. 57. CLICK HERE
Q. 57:
When a person is rude to me, I keep away from him. If a man shouts and is angry, I avoid him. Is it fair on my part to avoid them?
Q. 57:
When a person is rude to me, I keep away from him. If a man shouts and is angry, I avoid him. Is it fair on my part to avoid them?
Answered on Jan. 16, 2021: Q. 56. CLICK HERE
Q. 56:
You speak of divine love often. We are at the human level. How to transform human love into divine love?
Q. 56:
You speak of divine love often. We are at the human level. How to transform human love into divine love?
Answered on Jan. 9, 2021: Q. 55. CLICK HERE
Q. 55:
What is the role of miracles in a spiritual life? Why miracles?
Q. 55:
What is the role of miracles in a spiritual life? Why miracles?
Answered on Jan. 9, 2021: Q. 54. CLICK HERE
Q. 54:
Is religion logical or illogical? Is it rational or irrational?
Q. 54:
Is religion logical or illogical? Is it rational or irrational?
Answered on Dec. 26, 2020: Q. 52. CLICK HERE
Q. 52:
How can we attain the status of being a witness rather than being emotionally involved in what is happening in our lives? What steps can we take towards achieving that status?
Q. 52:
How can we attain the status of being a witness rather than being emotionally involved in what is happening in our lives? What steps can we take towards achieving that status?
Answered on Dec. 26, 2020: Q. 51. CLICK HERE
Q. 51.
One question: what is the difference between turiya and turiyatita? From Ecuador
Q. 51.
One question: what is the difference between turiya and turiyatita? From Ecuador
Answered on Dec. 19, 2020: Q. 50. CLICK HERE
Q. 50.
What does it mean when I have a dream where I am in close proximity to Swami and Swami lays His hand on my head? How would you interpret that?
Q. 50.
What does it mean when I have a dream where I am in close proximity to Swami and Swami lays His hand on my head? How would you interpret that?
Answered on Dec. 12, 2020: Q. 49. CLICK HERE
Q49.
Are we HUMAN BEINGS trying to attain spiritual knowledge? Or are we SPIRITUAL BEINGS, having a Human experience?
Q49.
Are we HUMAN BEINGS trying to attain spiritual knowledge? Or are we SPIRITUAL BEINGS, having a Human experience?
Answered on Dec. 12, 2020: Q. 48. CLICK HERE
Q. 48.
Swami says you must follow your intellect (Buddhi) and not the mind. Does that mean the Intellect/Buddhi (the knower of the Dharma/right action), is it same in everyone? If it is same in every one, then why people disagree on many things? What I think is right, is not right from the other person’s perspective. If the intellect (knower of the right action) is different for each one, then how following the intellect can be right thing to do?
Q. 48.
Swami says you must follow your intellect (Buddhi) and not the mind. Does that mean the Intellect/Buddhi (the knower of the Dharma/right action), is it same in everyone? If it is same in every one, then why people disagree on many things? What I think is right, is not right from the other person’s perspective. If the intellect (knower of the right action) is different for each one, then how following the intellect can be right thing to do?
Answered on Dec. 5, 2020: Q. 47. CLICK HERE
Q. 47.
Sairam, Our beloved Bhagavan illustrated an example in the discourse on Bhagavad Gita with regard to the life span of the human beings as follows.
Young man of 25 years strikes a stone 20 times but could not break. An old man breaks it into pieces by striking two times. Swami has said that the old man was able to break as the stone has become weak after 20 stokes. So, totally 22 strokes was done. It is not that the young man is weak or the old man is strong. Young people die as they complete their karmas from their previous births. We can understand the concept. I want to know the comparison of the stone which swami mentioned for. Please explain this comparison further as you know the real meaning of this part.
With regards, D.K. Ramu Porur Samithi, Chennai.
Q. 47.
Sairam, Our beloved Bhagavan illustrated an example in the discourse on Bhagavad Gita with regard to the life span of the human beings as follows.
Young man of 25 years strikes a stone 20 times but could not break. An old man breaks it into pieces by striking two times. Swami has said that the old man was able to break as the stone has become weak after 20 stokes. So, totally 22 strokes was done. It is not that the young man is weak or the old man is strong. Young people die as they complete their karmas from their previous births. We can understand the concept. I want to know the comparison of the stone which swami mentioned for. Please explain this comparison further as you know the real meaning of this part.
With regards, D.K. Ramu Porur Samithi, Chennai.
Answered on Dec. 5, 2020: Q. 46. CLICK HERE
Q. 46.
When does listening become meditation?
-Ramesh, youth leader from Vizag
Q. 46.
When does listening become meditation?
-Ramesh, youth leader from Vizag
Answered on Nov. 28, 2020: Q. 45. CLICK HERE
Q. 45.
How far Is “I” from 'i'?
Thought that the wealth of knowledge from you must be available to everyone for future generations as a reference guide for their spiritual upliftment, Uncle.
-Ramesh, youth leader from Vizag
Q. 45.
How far Is “I” from 'i'?
Thought that the wealth of knowledge from you must be available to everyone for future generations as a reference guide for their spiritual upliftment, Uncle.
-Ramesh, youth leader from Vizag
Answered on Nov. 28, 2020: Q. 44. CLICK HERE
Q. 44
I have a spiritual question....could you kindly help me? It is about Hiranyagarbha. In the Upanishad Vahini Swami says that Hiranyagarbha is the karana deha (causal level). Also, that there is a thin "film" between Hiranyagarbha and maha karana deha or turiya.
-A devotee from Equador.
Q. 44
I have a spiritual question....could you kindly help me? It is about Hiranyagarbha. In the Upanishad Vahini Swami says that Hiranyagarbha is the karana deha (causal level). Also, that there is a thin "film" between Hiranyagarbha and maha karana deha or turiya.
-A devotee from Equador.
Answered on Nov. 21, 2020: Q. 43. CLICK HERE
Q. 43: Sairam Sir Anil Kumar, This question refers to people that pretend that they are Swami or Swami speaks through them. We know they are fake, but what about Swami’s devotees who are deluded and believe them, and still worship Sathya Sai Baba? Sairam
Q. 43: Sairam Sir Anil Kumar, This question refers to people that pretend that they are Swami or Swami speaks through them. We know they are fake, but what about Swami’s devotees who are deluded and believe them, and still worship Sathya Sai Baba? Sairam
Answered on Nov. 21, 2020: Q. 42. CLICK HERE
Q. 42: Why should we have vibhuthi on forehead?
Q. 42: Why should we have vibhuthi on forehead?
Answered on Nov. 21, 2020: Q. 41. CLICK HERE
Q. 41: Sairam. I have a question. When I sit still but am still aware, is it my Chittha or consciousness that makes me to be aware or is it because of the mind that I feel the sense of being aware and awake? -From Srirama Bhairi
Q. 41: Sairam. I have a question. When I sit still but am still aware, is it my Chittha or consciousness that makes me to be aware or is it because of the mind that I feel the sense of being aware and awake? -From Srirama Bhairi
Answered on Nov. 14, 2020: Q. 40. WHAT TO EAT CLICK HERE
Q. 40: What is food? Has Swami said anything on food? Did He say anything to students? What are Swamy's teachings on food ?
Q. 40: What is food? Has Swami said anything on food? Did He say anything to students? What are Swamy's teachings on food ?
Answered on Nov. 7, 2020: Q. 39. MIND MANAGEMENT CLICK HERE
Q. 39: I am very emotional type. I am irritated and get angry though I repent later. How to be calm and peaceful?
Q. 39: I am very emotional type. I am irritated and get angry though I repent later. How to be calm and peaceful?
Answered on Oct. 31, 2020: Q. 38. IT'S NOT ENOUGH CLICK HERE
Q. 38: People say that I care for my personality makeup and beauty. Is there anything wrong in that? Can you please give me inputs on the body maintenance from the spiritual point of view?
Q. 38: People say that I care for my personality makeup and beauty. Is there anything wrong in that? Can you please give me inputs on the body maintenance from the spiritual point of view?
Answered on Oct. 24, 2020: Q. 37. ON TALKING!!! CLICK HERE
Q. 37: My friends comment that I speak harshly and rudely. A few say that I am too plain in talking. Does Baba say anything on the art of speaking and communication?cation?
Q. 37: My friends comment that I speak harshly and rudely. A few say that I am too plain in talking. Does Baba say anything on the art of speaking and communication?cation?
Answered on Oct. 17, 2020: Q. 36. ROLE OF A TEACHER CLICK HERE
Q. 36. What is it Baba likes most? What does Baba like and expect in teachers, housewife and parents.
From L.Bhavani Chipurupalli Vizianagaram District
సాయిరాం...
స్వామికి ఎక్కువగా ఏమిటి ఇష్టం? ఎం .భవాని బాల్ వికాస్ గురు చీపురుపల్లి సమితి. విజయనగరం జిల్లా.
Q. 36. What is it Baba likes most? What does Baba like and expect in teachers, housewife and parents.
From L.Bhavani Chipurupalli Vizianagaram District
సాయిరాం...
స్వామికి ఎక్కువగా ఏమిటి ఇష్టం? ఎం .భవాని బాల్ వికాస్ గురు చీపురుపల్లి సమితి. విజయనగరం జిల్లా.
Answered on Oct. 10, 2020: Q. 35. TRUE EDUCATION CLICK HERE
Q. 35. What are the benefits of spiritual knowledge ?
Q. 35. What are the benefits of spiritual knowledge ?
Answered on Oct. 3, 2020: Q. 34. WHAT IS GOD? CLICK HERE
Q. 34. I have a question that sometimes I think will be useful, especially for people who still have doubts about God’s existence; but other times I hesitate to ask because I think it may be a "silly" question. So here it is and up to you to answer or not. I have been prompted to ask it. Question: "What is God"? Not "who" but What? Most faiths have an image they project to their followers, so there is confusion and doubts.
Q. 34. I have a question that sometimes I think will be useful, especially for people who still have doubts about God’s existence; but other times I hesitate to ask because I think it may be a "silly" question. So here it is and up to you to answer or not. I have been prompted to ask it. Question: "What is God"? Not "who" but What? Most faiths have an image they project to their followers, so there is confusion and doubts.
Answered on Sept. 26, 2020: Q. 27 - 33. CLICK HERE
Q. 27. Sairam, I want to ask a question from many days: How to find peace within ourselves amidst negativity?
Q. 28. I don't want to project flaws of others but people are only selfish and self-centered in spite of being genuine and kind. It is one kind of repulsion you experience with certain people and situations. You literally want to run away. But you cannot. And when you feel that you don't fit anymore in this world, what to do? Please help.
Q. 29. Sometimes goodness becomes a weakness. I want to be firm at times but I cannot. What is to be done now? But I found one truth really. Nobody can love you unconditionally except God, I know. We know there is nobody else other than God. How to love Him unconditionally?
Q. 30. Most of the time, we identify ourselves with our body and mind. How to identify that I am Atma? Is there any shortcut or easy way? I mean, if i am identified with body and getting desires, how to remove desires immediately? How to be away from this identifications? Though we identified ourselves with mind and body, how to rectify it immediately?
Q. 31. All roads lead to love! How do we get there? How can you describe the journey towards unconditional Divine love?
Q. 32. Swami always said: "You and I are one." Everyone is God. But I want to know when someone starts feeling that I am God. Don't you think it is also a one kind of ego?
Q. 33. Sairam. Would you please explain the difference between "abhimanamu "(attachment) and "atma abhimanamu" (attachment to the Self)?
Answered on Sept. 19, 2020: Q. 25 - 26: HOW TO OPEN YOUR HEART; PLUS HOW TO MOTIVATE THE YOUTH? CLICK HERE
Q. 25. This question is about the term we hear very often: "OPEN YOUR HEART": What exactly does that mean and what is the required procedure? How to open the heart so that it includes the whole world?
Q. 26. From Andhra Pradesh, July 30, 2020: How to motivate the youth now as senior devotees are fewer and less available now?
Answered on Sept. 12, Q. 24, 2020: ON SACRIFICE CLICK HERE
Q. 24. The question is about Sacrifice. Swami often stresses the importance of SACRIFICE. What kind of sacrifice will make HIM happy? Would it be small, big, material, non material? Why is sacrifice so important?
Answered on Sept. 5, 2020: Q. 22 - 23: THE LOVE OF RADHA KRISHNA; PLUS, WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN JUDGMENT AND DISCRIMINATION? CLICK HERE
Q. 22. I listened to your topic of LOVE. I understood it is unconditional.. Universal.. And selfless. But I could not understand what is Radha Krishna love.. Why it is so unique and special.. I want to know. Please enlighten me..I would like to listen from you.
Q. 23. My question is: What is the difference between judgment and discrimination? Are not judging one another in order to discriminate ?
Answered on Aug. 29, 2020, Q. 20 -21: HOW TO LOOK WITHIN? HOW TO DEVELOP SPIRITUALITY? CLICK HERE
From France, July 29, 2020:
Q. 20: What do you mean by look within? How can we look within? What is the process? How to do that?
Q. 21: How do we develop our spirituality, and why sometimes do we feel that we are down or up or at a stand still?
Answered on Aug. 22, 2020: Q. 16 - 19 CLICK HERE
Sairam Sir, My name is Saithrisank. Now I am in Cheepurupalli, Vizianagaram District. I am studying 10th class at Rajahmundry Gurukulam.
My questions are:
Q. 16. I am a Swami student but I was unable to connect to Swami. That is, I was not feeling bhakti towards him. What to do in this case?
Q. 17. What to do so that Swami will respond to us physically?
Q. 18. It is said that Swami will cure all of our desires if we pray hard to Him. But what happened in this case, even though we prayed, Swami to be with us physically...
Q. 19. Why jealousy hatred and vengeance are in this world? What is the remedy?
Answered on Aug. 15, 2020: Q. 13 - 15, PURITY, DREAMS, DIVINITY CLICK HERE
Q. 13: How can one know his forms, I mean Level of Purity, If less how we need to combat? If more what will be it's consequences or phases? Sai Charan
Q. 14: Swami appearing in dream, is that sukshma swarupa or is that imagination?
Q. 15: What is the difference between the the individual soul or jeevatma and the cosmic soul, Paramatma; the individual mind and the universal mind? The individual and the Divine, what is the difference between these two? And if there are differences, what are they?
Answered on Aug.8, 2020: Q. 12, CEILING ON DESIRES CLICK HERE
Q. 12: When we talk about Ceiling on Desires, are we referring to material desires only? What other desires are there? Is there a state of being completely desire-less? How do we reach there? Thank you!
QUESTIONS FROM TAMIL NADU: Q. 7 - 11
Answered August 1, 2020: Q. 11, ROLE OF YOUTH CLICK HERE
Q. 11: What Swami says about the role of youth in the society? How Swami wants youth to be?
Answered July 25, 2020: Q. 8 -10, “WHY AND WHEN?” CLICK HERE
Q. 10: Sairam, when Swami’s Prema Sai Avatar will happen? Did Swami share any interesting thing with you, regarding this happening? If yes, I request you to please share.
Q. 9: How to connect with Swami when He is physically not there?
Q. 8: Sairam, Swami says that even the atom can’t move without His will. If so, then what is the reason for mistakes taking place in our actions? Is that also Swami’s will?
Answered July 18, 2020: Q. 7, “A SOUND MIND IN A SOUND BODY CLICK HERE
Q. 7 Unwanted thoughts are always wavering in mind, why? How to keep mind and body strong?
Posted July 11, 2020: Q. 3 - 6, “HOW TO BE CALM AND PEACEFUL” CLICK HERE
Q. 6: I have less concentration…., how to increase my concentration power?
Q. 5: Swami says that He is residing in everybody and He insists that we should “Love All”. Sometimes my anger is out of control and I am feeling guilty after the incident and I couldn’t face Swami’s photo. Strongly I want to remove this anger from me, How to overcome this and how to see Swami in all?
Q. 4: My mind is always in stress, when I see others happy I felt like why I couldn’t be happy like them? How to make myself happy?
Q. 3: Sairam I always feel some dissatisfaction in my life? Why it is like that? What I need to do in order to have satisfaction in my life?
Answer posted on July 4th, 2020: Q. 2, ON LOVE CLICK HERE
21 June, 2020:
Sairam Sir. Swami always says love All, there's nothing greater than love, Love is God , Live in Love. Kindly let us know about love.
Request you to kindly talk about Love sir as swami says us to Love all, Live in Love.
Mrs Preetha Chennai
Answer posted on June 27th, 2020: Q. 1, ON DETACHMENT, SURRENDER, AWARENESS, AND VEGETARIANISM CLICK HERE
12 June, 2020 Sairam!
I would like to as a question. I hope this is the right place.
Professor talked about detachment and Swami's example of dropping the handkerchief sounds very simple and so easy and it is all that as a concept.
My question is, how does that work in practical terms with family and life's hard moments like illness, poverty, etc. Can we really detach?
I just listened to your saiwisdom. So I am intrigued with Swami's answer about why we are not continuously in a state of awareness.. I always thought that to go be continuously in a state of awareness one has to have an "empty" mind. No other thoughts than one pointed concentration in God. Swami said, "It Is Doubt that keeps us from being continuously aware."
My question is: Are there different types of awareness? If so, what are they?
How to know if I have surrendered to God? We say the words “I offer my thoughts, words and deeds to YOU”. We say the words but is that enough? How do I know if that is enough? What should my life look like if I have truly surrendered to God?
Bhagavan's views on vegetarianism and how to control the monkey mind?
Q. 27. Sairam, I want to ask a question from many days: How to find peace within ourselves amidst negativity?
Q. 28. I don't want to project flaws of others but people are only selfish and self-centered in spite of being genuine and kind. It is one kind of repulsion you experience with certain people and situations. You literally want to run away. But you cannot. And when you feel that you don't fit anymore in this world, what to do? Please help.
Q. 29. Sometimes goodness becomes a weakness. I want to be firm at times but I cannot. What is to be done now? But I found one truth really. Nobody can love you unconditionally except God, I know. We know there is nobody else other than God. How to love Him unconditionally?
Q. 30. Most of the time, we identify ourselves with our body and mind. How to identify that I am Atma? Is there any shortcut or easy way? I mean, if i am identified with body and getting desires, how to remove desires immediately? How to be away from this identifications? Though we identified ourselves with mind and body, how to rectify it immediately?
Q. 31. All roads lead to love! How do we get there? How can you describe the journey towards unconditional Divine love?
Q. 32. Swami always said: "You and I are one." Everyone is God. But I want to know when someone starts feeling that I am God. Don't you think it is also a one kind of ego?
Q. 33. Sairam. Would you please explain the difference between "abhimanamu "(attachment) and "atma abhimanamu" (attachment to the Self)?
Answered on Sept. 19, 2020: Q. 25 - 26: HOW TO OPEN YOUR HEART; PLUS HOW TO MOTIVATE THE YOUTH? CLICK HERE
Q. 25. This question is about the term we hear very often: "OPEN YOUR HEART": What exactly does that mean and what is the required procedure? How to open the heart so that it includes the whole world?
Q. 26. From Andhra Pradesh, July 30, 2020: How to motivate the youth now as senior devotees are fewer and less available now?
Answered on Sept. 12, Q. 24, 2020: ON SACRIFICE CLICK HERE
Q. 24. The question is about Sacrifice. Swami often stresses the importance of SACRIFICE. What kind of sacrifice will make HIM happy? Would it be small, big, material, non material? Why is sacrifice so important?
Answered on Sept. 5, 2020: Q. 22 - 23: THE LOVE OF RADHA KRISHNA; PLUS, WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN JUDGMENT AND DISCRIMINATION? CLICK HERE
Q. 22. I listened to your topic of LOVE. I understood it is unconditional.. Universal.. And selfless. But I could not understand what is Radha Krishna love.. Why it is so unique and special.. I want to know. Please enlighten me..I would like to listen from you.
Q. 23. My question is: What is the difference between judgment and discrimination? Are not judging one another in order to discriminate ?
Answered on Aug. 29, 2020, Q. 20 -21: HOW TO LOOK WITHIN? HOW TO DEVELOP SPIRITUALITY? CLICK HERE
From France, July 29, 2020:
Q. 20: What do you mean by look within? How can we look within? What is the process? How to do that?
Q. 21: How do we develop our spirituality, and why sometimes do we feel that we are down or up or at a stand still?
Answered on Aug. 22, 2020: Q. 16 - 19 CLICK HERE
Sairam Sir, My name is Saithrisank. Now I am in Cheepurupalli, Vizianagaram District. I am studying 10th class at Rajahmundry Gurukulam.
My questions are:
Q. 16. I am a Swami student but I was unable to connect to Swami. That is, I was not feeling bhakti towards him. What to do in this case?
Q. 17. What to do so that Swami will respond to us physically?
Q. 18. It is said that Swami will cure all of our desires if we pray hard to Him. But what happened in this case, even though we prayed, Swami to be with us physically...
Q. 19. Why jealousy hatred and vengeance are in this world? What is the remedy?
Answered on Aug. 15, 2020: Q. 13 - 15, PURITY, DREAMS, DIVINITY CLICK HERE
Q. 13: How can one know his forms, I mean Level of Purity, If less how we need to combat? If more what will be it's consequences or phases? Sai Charan
Q. 14: Swami appearing in dream, is that sukshma swarupa or is that imagination?
Q. 15: What is the difference between the the individual soul or jeevatma and the cosmic soul, Paramatma; the individual mind and the universal mind? The individual and the Divine, what is the difference between these two? And if there are differences, what are they?
Answered on Aug.8, 2020: Q. 12, CEILING ON DESIRES CLICK HERE
Q. 12: When we talk about Ceiling on Desires, are we referring to material desires only? What other desires are there? Is there a state of being completely desire-less? How do we reach there? Thank you!
QUESTIONS FROM TAMIL NADU: Q. 7 - 11
Answered August 1, 2020: Q. 11, ROLE OF YOUTH CLICK HERE
Q. 11: What Swami says about the role of youth in the society? How Swami wants youth to be?
Answered July 25, 2020: Q. 8 -10, “WHY AND WHEN?” CLICK HERE
Q. 10: Sairam, when Swami’s Prema Sai Avatar will happen? Did Swami share any interesting thing with you, regarding this happening? If yes, I request you to please share.
Q. 9: How to connect with Swami when He is physically not there?
Q. 8: Sairam, Swami says that even the atom can’t move without His will. If so, then what is the reason for mistakes taking place in our actions? Is that also Swami’s will?
Answered July 18, 2020: Q. 7, “A SOUND MIND IN A SOUND BODY CLICK HERE
Q. 7 Unwanted thoughts are always wavering in mind, why? How to keep mind and body strong?
Posted July 11, 2020: Q. 3 - 6, “HOW TO BE CALM AND PEACEFUL” CLICK HERE
Q. 6: I have less concentration…., how to increase my concentration power?
Q. 5: Swami says that He is residing in everybody and He insists that we should “Love All”. Sometimes my anger is out of control and I am feeling guilty after the incident and I couldn’t face Swami’s photo. Strongly I want to remove this anger from me, How to overcome this and how to see Swami in all?
Q. 4: My mind is always in stress, when I see others happy I felt like why I couldn’t be happy like them? How to make myself happy?
Q. 3: Sairam I always feel some dissatisfaction in my life? Why it is like that? What I need to do in order to have satisfaction in my life?
Answer posted on July 4th, 2020: Q. 2, ON LOVE CLICK HERE
21 June, 2020:
Sairam Sir. Swami always says love All, there's nothing greater than love, Love is God , Live in Love. Kindly let us know about love.
Request you to kindly talk about Love sir as swami says us to Love all, Live in Love.
Mrs Preetha Chennai
Answer posted on June 27th, 2020: Q. 1, ON DETACHMENT, SURRENDER, AWARENESS, AND VEGETARIANISM CLICK HERE
12 June, 2020 Sairam!
I would like to as a question. I hope this is the right place.
Professor talked about detachment and Swami's example of dropping the handkerchief sounds very simple and so easy and it is all that as a concept.
My question is, how does that work in practical terms with family and life's hard moments like illness, poverty, etc. Can we really detach?
I just listened to your saiwisdom. So I am intrigued with Swami's answer about why we are not continuously in a state of awareness.. I always thought that to go be continuously in a state of awareness one has to have an "empty" mind. No other thoughts than one pointed concentration in God. Swami said, "It Is Doubt that keeps us from being continuously aware."
My question is: Are there different types of awareness? If so, what are they?
How to know if I have surrendered to God? We say the words “I offer my thoughts, words and deeds to YOU”. We say the words but is that enough? How do I know if that is enough? What should my life look like if I have truly surrendered to God?
Bhagavan's views on vegetarianism and how to control the monkey mind?
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April 26, 2022
Om Sai Ram Anilkumar ji. If I may take the liberty to say that there is no one who can speak about Swami’s teachings and His divine love so eloquently and yet with such clarity, sincerity and genuineness than you 🙏
Please accept my humble pranams and warm regards. It is a blessing to know you and be associated with you Sir.
I pray Swami gives you a long, healthy life so His devotees can continue to receive your gems of wisdom through your valuable talks and be inspired by your stellar devotion and love for beloved Swami 🙏
Om SaiRam ji,
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Om Sai Ram Anilkumar ji. If I may take the liberty to say that there is no one who can speak about Swami’s teachings and His divine love so eloquently and yet with such clarity, sincerity and genuineness than you 🙏
Please accept my humble pranams and warm regards. It is a blessing to know you and be associated with you Sir.
I pray Swami gives you a long, healthy life so His devotees can continue to receive your gems of wisdom through your valuable talks and be inspired by your stellar devotion and love for beloved Swami 🙏
Om SaiRam ji,
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Nov. 10, 2021
From Bharati Peri, Charlet, South Carolina, USA
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I heard your podcasts… English 114, Telugu 113, Telugu Q & A 132 about death. Enjoyed all very much!! I always like the way you express your thoughts based on Swami’s teachings which are beneficial to All🙏😍❤️ Really very good to listen and understand the revelance of the particular topic 👍🏼t
Thanks very much for this golden opportunity 🤗🌹👍🏼🙏
Oct. 13, 2021
Uncle ...
Sai devotees in samiti usually say that we want to attain liberation...
If someone tells that..i felt fearful everytime uncle.
BUT NOW...
Your every podcasts ......moulded me...... ... .strengthened me....shaped me....uncle.
Once i was fearful about this self...Now i am interested and eager to be my "SELF".
Swami's message through your majestic voice vibrate in ears and it pierce the mind and reaches heart directly uncle.
In short...uncle your podcast...
Bringing Awareness about the Sat.
From Archana
Uncle ...
Sai devotees in samiti usually say that we want to attain liberation...
If someone tells that..i felt fearful everytime uncle.
BUT NOW...
Your every podcasts ......moulded me...... ... .strengthened me....shaped me....uncle.
Once i was fearful about this self...Now i am interested and eager to be my "SELF".
Swami's message through your majestic voice vibrate in ears and it pierce the mind and reaches heart directly uncle.
In short...uncle your podcast...
Bringing Awareness about the Sat.
From Archana
July 24, 2021
Aum Shri Sairam .
My humble pranams to prof Anil Kumarji with love and gratitude on this day who is the voice of baba for non speaking Telugu devotees. The one who showed to the world that my life is my message. The one who tells the truth all the time. Never felt scared to tell in public. You are always a Sai rock star . The dynamic energy you have when you are on stage. The immense love for swami falling from your eyes & the joy on your face when you speak about swami . It is quite fascinating for all. I am always your fan. May our beloved lord Sai gives you good health, long life & immense energy for continuing the sai talks to his dear devotees
Aum Sri Sairam, Prema Bovay
Aum Shri Sairam .
My humble pranams to prof Anil Kumarji with love and gratitude on this day who is the voice of baba for non speaking Telugu devotees. The one who showed to the world that my life is my message. The one who tells the truth all the time. Never felt scared to tell in public. You are always a Sai rock star . The dynamic energy you have when you are on stage. The immense love for swami falling from your eyes & the joy on your face when you speak about swami . It is quite fascinating for all. I am always your fan. May our beloved lord Sai gives you good health, long life & immense energy for continuing the sai talks to his dear devotees
Aum Sri Sairam, Prema Bovay
July 15, 2021
Sir Pranams at your lotus feet. Sir each Sandesh of our most respected and Beloved Sir, is a spiritual feast to us. And sir it enriches and enlightens our spiritual highway to reach our destination. How blessed we are Sir. 🙏🙏🙏
From Jeypore Orissa.Nagabhushanam Zonal Convener
Sir Pranams at your lotus feet. Sir each Sandesh of our most respected and Beloved Sir, is a spiritual feast to us. And sir it enriches and enlightens our spiritual highway to reach our destination. How blessed we are Sir. 🙏🙏🙏
From Jeypore Orissa.Nagabhushanam Zonal Convener
May 27, 2021
సాయిరాం సర్,🙏 ఈనాటి
"ఇలా అనుకోకూడదు" శీర్షికలోని అంశాలు, వివరణ చాలాబాగుంది. నిజంగా స్వామి వారు భక్తుల పట్ల ఎంత దయామయులో, మీ ప్రసంగం ద్వారా తెలిసింది. మామూళ్ల గురువులైతే భక్తులకు. ఎన్ని అవమానాలో కదా? ఏది ఏమైనప్పటికీ నిర్దుష్టంగా, నిర్మొహమాటంగా మీరు ప్రసంగించే అంశాలు ఆస్తికుల పాలిటి అమృత గుళికలు. ఇది సత్యం.
నమస్సులతో.. మీ పాణి.
From Tirupathi
సాయిరాం సర్,🙏 ఈనాటి
"ఇలా అనుకోకూడదు" శీర్షికలోని అంశాలు, వివరణ చాలాబాగుంది. నిజంగా స్వామి వారు భక్తుల పట్ల ఎంత దయామయులో, మీ ప్రసంగం ద్వారా తెలిసింది. మామూళ్ల గురువులైతే భక్తులకు. ఎన్ని అవమానాలో కదా? ఏది ఏమైనప్పటికీ నిర్దుష్టంగా, నిర్మొహమాటంగా మీరు ప్రసంగించే అంశాలు ఆస్తికుల పాలిటి అమృత గుళికలు. ఇది సత్యం.
నమస్సులతో.. మీ పాణి.
From Tirupathi
May 25, 2021
Sairam Uncle 🙏pranaams..
I thoroughly appreciate the beautiful explanation you had sent to Brother Vinod along with the download too 👌
I sat and listened in complete silence in order to absorb.
There is a lot to learn here, excellent pointers. Each and every detail is so precise and of course a divine gift.
This shall be of great assistance to me for the future too...My humble gratitude to you..Sairam 🙏
Sairam Uncle 🙏pranaams..
I thoroughly appreciate the beautiful explanation you had sent to Brother Vinod along with the download too 👌
I sat and listened in complete silence in order to absorb.
There is a lot to learn here, excellent pointers. Each and every detail is so precise and of course a divine gift.
This shall be of great assistance to me for the future too...My humble gratitude to you..Sairam 🙏
Jan. 9, 2021
సాయిరాం సర్,🙏 ఈ నాటి ప్రశాంతి సందేశ్ విషయం, వివరణ అమోఘం, అద్భుతం, తర్కం ప్రేమలను గురించి మహిమల గురించి ముఖ్యంగా ఆస్తికులైన వారికి దిశానిర్దేశం చేశారు. స్వామి (భగవంతుని) దివ్యత్వం వారి మహిమల ద్వారా రావలసిన పరివర్తనల గురించి ఇంత సులభంగా తెలియజేయటం మీకే సాధ్యం. అది మా అదృష్టం. స్వామి వారు మీ ద్వారా మరిన్ని ఆధ్యాత్మిక విశ్లేషణలు సమాజానికి అందించే విధంగా అనుగ్రహించాలని కోరుతూ .. కృతజ్ఞతతో మీ పాణి.
Feedback on Q & A, Q. 54, 55 from Sai centre President, Tirupathi
సాయిరాం సర్,🙏 ఈ నాటి ప్రశాంతి సందేశ్ విషయం, వివరణ అమోఘం, అద్భుతం, తర్కం ప్రేమలను గురించి మహిమల గురించి ముఖ్యంగా ఆస్తికులైన వారికి దిశానిర్దేశం చేశారు. స్వామి (భగవంతుని) దివ్యత్వం వారి మహిమల ద్వారా రావలసిన పరివర్తనల గురించి ఇంత సులభంగా తెలియజేయటం మీకే సాధ్యం. అది మా అదృష్టం. స్వామి వారు మీ ద్వారా మరిన్ని ఆధ్యాత్మిక విశ్లేషణలు సమాజానికి అందించే విధంగా అనుగ్రహించాలని కోరుతూ .. కృతజ్ఞతతో మీ పాణి.
Feedback on Q & A, Q. 54, 55 from Sai centre President, Tirupathi
Jan. 6, 2021
Episode no 72 power of Love
I am so touched and moved by this episode power of Love .. Different feeling...After listening to this... Heart is in peaceful state.... Very great impact on mind also.... It is calm. Deiva premai is everything and it is ultimate.
Thank you for this episode uncle
Jai Sairam
Episode no 72 power of Love
I am so touched and moved by this episode power of Love .. Different feeling...After listening to this... Heart is in peaceful state.... Very great impact on mind also.... It is calm. Deiva premai is everything and it is ultimate.
Thank you for this episode uncle
Jai Sairam
Dec. 30, 2020:
Sairam Uncle🙏
All are happy with Marathi translation seva. Initially everything was new for everyone. Now, with Swami's grace and blessings everything is going on smoothly. Good feedback about Manorama aunty's voice modulation. Very clear voice.
Many have got involved in this seva. As we were running short of translators, we approached Anil Khedekar Uncle (non devotee) who lives in Mumbai but due to lockdown got stuck up in Karwar. He does Marathi translation from Karwar. He was so happy listening to your audio that he was reminiscing all things which his guru had taught him about atman, long back in 1976.
He was working in Shamrao Vittal co-operative bank. He used to translate the forms from English to Marathi. He was really feeling blessed that God has given him this opportunity. He doesn't know anything about Swami and you, but still is doing the seva wholeheartedly.
So many years we were involved only in Seva, balvikas and other activities. But in this lockdown period, Swami is giving Jnana through you. You explain each concept in such a simple way with so many examples, it is amazing. Difficult things have been explained so easily. Specially Turiya!!! 😊 All have started thinking deep and discussing in groups and study circles.
Thanking Swami for giving so much Jnana through you🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹
Sairam🙏 Ananya
Sairam Uncle🙏
All are happy with Marathi translation seva. Initially everything was new for everyone. Now, with Swami's grace and blessings everything is going on smoothly. Good feedback about Manorama aunty's voice modulation. Very clear voice.
Many have got involved in this seva. As we were running short of translators, we approached Anil Khedekar Uncle (non devotee) who lives in Mumbai but due to lockdown got stuck up in Karwar. He does Marathi translation from Karwar. He was so happy listening to your audio that he was reminiscing all things which his guru had taught him about atman, long back in 1976.
He was working in Shamrao Vittal co-operative bank. He used to translate the forms from English to Marathi. He was really feeling blessed that God has given him this opportunity. He doesn't know anything about Swami and you, but still is doing the seva wholeheartedly.
So many years we were involved only in Seva, balvikas and other activities. But in this lockdown period, Swami is giving Jnana through you. You explain each concept in such a simple way with so many examples, it is amazing. Difficult things have been explained so easily. Specially Turiya!!! 😊 All have started thinking deep and discussing in groups and study circles.
Thanking Swami for giving so much Jnana through you🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹
Sairam🙏 Ananya
Dec. 29, 2020
Excellent Uncle. Nowadays also. Ur talks, podcasts n etc. Chitranjali n Rays of Radiance r wonderful. With colorful picture s n messages. Really great, great service Uncle. I am poor in describing n conveying my feelings.
From Krishna Kumari Principal, Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Niketan
Excellent Uncle. Nowadays also. Ur talks, podcasts n etc. Chitranjali n Rays of Radiance r wonderful. With colorful picture s n messages. Really great, great service Uncle. I am poor in describing n conveying my feelings.
From Krishna Kumari Principal, Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Niketan
Sairam Uncle. i am fortunate to listen to such a loving advice by Swami. Uncle, you are great.🙏
Uncle, we are fortunate to listen to beautiful memories of sweet Lord. You are very blessed one uncle. 🙏Sairam
Dr. Padma, Hyderabad
Uncle, we are fortunate to listen to beautiful memories of sweet Lord. You are very blessed one uncle. 🙏Sairam
Dr. Padma, Hyderabad
Dec. 5, 2020 - Feedback on today's Q and A, Q. 46 and 47 from Dr. Siva Rama Krishna Prasad, HYDERABAD
పూజ్య గురూజీ..ఈరోజు ప్రశ్న ..సమాధానం 46,47 లోని విషయాలలో శ్రవణం...వినటం అనే అంశంలో మీరు ఉపయోగించిన అమృత గుళికలు..ఆలకించుట, చదువుట, అధ్యయనం, ఏకాగ్రత, ఆసక్తి, అభిరుచి, తాదాత్మ్యం, మనో లగ్నం, ఆర్తి, గురుత్వం, ఆరాధనా భావం, అవధారణ,వేదన, తపన, యథాలాపంగా వినుట, లోక భ్రాంతి, దేహ భ్రాంతి, హృదయస్తం, ఏకొన్ముఖంగా..ఇంకా తక్కువ సమయంలో శుక మహర్షి -పరీక్షిత్తు మహరాజు, కృష్ణ భగవాన్ - అర్జునుడు, భీష్మ - ధర్మరాజు, రమణ మహర్షి - శిష్యులు, రామకృష్ణ పరమహంస - శిష్య బృందం - క్రీస్తు - శిష్యులు, మధ్య జరిగిన సంభాషణలు, సుత్తి - బండరాయి..నారద..ప్రహ్లాద, మృకుండ మహర్షి..విషయాలు నవ విధ భక్తి రీతుల ప్రసంగం ఒక తాదాత్మ్యం కలిగించి, శ్రవణం ద్వారా ధ్యాన సాధన నిరూపణ చేశారు..ధన్యోస్మి..మీ..ఆశీస్సులు కోరుతూ..సత్యసాయి సాధక రేణువు..డా.వై.శివ రామ ప్రసాద్, సైకాలజిస్ట్., అనువాదకుడు, హైదరాబాద్..నమస్సులు..🎤☑️☑️👏🏻👏🏻🕉️🔱🌹👍🙏🏻
పూజ్య గురూజీ..ఈరోజు ప్రశ్న ..సమాధానం 46,47 లోని విషయాలలో శ్రవణం...వినటం అనే అంశంలో మీరు ఉపయోగించిన అమృత గుళికలు..ఆలకించుట, చదువుట, అధ్యయనం, ఏకాగ్రత, ఆసక్తి, అభిరుచి, తాదాత్మ్యం, మనో లగ్నం, ఆర్తి, గురుత్వం, ఆరాధనా భావం, అవధారణ,వేదన, తపన, యథాలాపంగా వినుట, లోక భ్రాంతి, దేహ భ్రాంతి, హృదయస్తం, ఏకొన్ముఖంగా..ఇంకా తక్కువ సమయంలో శుక మహర్షి -పరీక్షిత్తు మహరాజు, కృష్ణ భగవాన్ - అర్జునుడు, భీష్మ - ధర్మరాజు, రమణ మహర్షి - శిష్యులు, రామకృష్ణ పరమహంస - శిష్య బృందం - క్రీస్తు - శిష్యులు, మధ్య జరిగిన సంభాషణలు, సుత్తి - బండరాయి..నారద..ప్రహ్లాద, మృకుండ మహర్షి..విషయాలు నవ విధ భక్తి రీతుల ప్రసంగం ఒక తాదాత్మ్యం కలిగించి, శ్రవణం ద్వారా ధ్యాన సాధన నిరూపణ చేశారు..ధన్యోస్మి..మీ..ఆశీస్సులు కోరుతూ..సత్యసాయి సాధక రేణువు..డా.వై.శివ రామ ప్రసాద్, సైకాలజిస్ట్., అనువాదకుడు, హైదరాబాద్..నమస్సులు..🎤☑️☑️👏🏻👏🏻🕉️🔱🌹👍🙏🏻
Nov. 28, 2020: క మీ గళం ద్వారా వినిపించే ప్రశాంతి సందేశాలు విన్నాను గురూజీ..ముత్యాల సరాలు..నేను నాది ..హిరణ్య గర్బ..సందేశాలతో స్వామి పలికిన అమృతతుల్య మేలిమి పదములను మీరు ఎంచుకొని సరళంగా వివరించిన తీరు బహుధా ప్రశంసనీయం..తేట తెలుగు పదాలలో స్వామి భాష్యాలు కర్ణపేయంగ వున్నాయి..🌹👍🎤👏🏻👏🏻🌹👍🔱🕉️🙏🏻
Feed back on Q & A , 44. 45. in Telugu By Dr. Siva Rama Prasad
Feed back on Q & A , 44. 45. in Telugu By Dr. Siva Rama Prasad
October 27, 2020: [feedback on Q. 22-23, posted on Sept. 5th, Q. and A. page]
As I was listening to your talk on the difference between Discrimination and Judgment i was very impressed with this talk. This is exactly what the devotees and the world need to know more about. Discrimination is very much needed today because people don’t know "How to Discriminate".
They know the word but they don’t know how to use the Buddhi to discriminate and also don’t know how to find the truth when we are exposed to all situations that need discrimination. They don’t know the importance of discrimination. Lack of discrimination is the cause of all suffering. But we don’t know how to be interested in discrimination, how important it is and how to use it, and the knowledge that without discrimination you cannot be spiritual, happy or in peace.
I think you have more to say about discrimination. We should make a website only on this topic. We have to see the way to interest the devotees to discriminate. Material about discrimination should be put together to motivate the devotees. There is a lot to say about this topic. The devotees will appreciate if it is put in a motivational manner.
People are interested in discrimination but when it comes to putting into practice discrimination, they find it difficult to do. This is because there is no knowledge out in the world of "the karmic consequences of discrimination”. The consequences of no discrimination are huge. This is what i feel and I want to share this feedback about this topic.
I have listened to your talk and there was lots of information that I did not know which impressed me a lot. This talk has motivated me to take a deeper determination to practice the knowledge of discrimination and to learn more about it. I feel you, as a devotee and as Sai Baba’s translator, can reveal and share all the knowledge about it.
There are many devotees who don’t know what decision to take on many situations due to a lack of discrimination and they will be very happy to have more information and experiential knowledge about it. Satsang with an experienced person like yourself who is knowledgeable about this topic is very necessary. And also there are lots of devotees who make the wrong decisions because they lack discrimination, such as following other so-called masters that are clearly frauds.
As I was listening to your talk on the difference between Discrimination and Judgment i was very impressed with this talk. This is exactly what the devotees and the world need to know more about. Discrimination is very much needed today because people don’t know "How to Discriminate".
They know the word but they don’t know how to use the Buddhi to discriminate and also don’t know how to find the truth when we are exposed to all situations that need discrimination. They don’t know the importance of discrimination. Lack of discrimination is the cause of all suffering. But we don’t know how to be interested in discrimination, how important it is and how to use it, and the knowledge that without discrimination you cannot be spiritual, happy or in peace.
I think you have more to say about discrimination. We should make a website only on this topic. We have to see the way to interest the devotees to discriminate. Material about discrimination should be put together to motivate the devotees. There is a lot to say about this topic. The devotees will appreciate if it is put in a motivational manner.
People are interested in discrimination but when it comes to putting into practice discrimination, they find it difficult to do. This is because there is no knowledge out in the world of "the karmic consequences of discrimination”. The consequences of no discrimination are huge. This is what i feel and I want to share this feedback about this topic.
I have listened to your talk and there was lots of information that I did not know which impressed me a lot. This talk has motivated me to take a deeper determination to practice the knowledge of discrimination and to learn more about it. I feel you, as a devotee and as Sai Baba’s translator, can reveal and share all the knowledge about it.
There are many devotees who don’t know what decision to take on many situations due to a lack of discrimination and they will be very happy to have more information and experiential knowledge about it. Satsang with an experienced person like yourself who is knowledgeable about this topic is very necessary. And also there are lots of devotees who make the wrong decisions because they lack discrimination, such as following other so-called masters that are clearly frauds.
October 3, 2020:
Sairam uncle. Today’s topic what is God? was very well explained.🙏
Sairam uncle. Today’s topic what is God? was very well explained.🙏
October 3, 2020:
OM SAI RAM! My love, gratitude and greatest appreciation for all you do, dear professor Anil Kumar! We are immensely fortunate to have this holy platform where we can receive immediate answers to spiritual questions and even receive assistance to personal spiritual dilemmas. You are a treasure of information on Bhagawan Baba and I am both enjoying and benefiting both from your podcasts and the wonderful Q&A sessions! My humble pranams to you and your group! From Canada
OM SAI RAM! My love, gratitude and greatest appreciation for all you do, dear professor Anil Kumar! We are immensely fortunate to have this holy platform where we can receive immediate answers to spiritual questions and even receive assistance to personal spiritual dilemmas. You are a treasure of information on Bhagawan Baba and I am both enjoying and benefiting both from your podcasts and the wonderful Q&A sessions! My humble pranams to you and your group! From Canada
Sept. 19, 2020:
Your valuable points on how to open your heart is just amazing. I don't know how to make such a picture-clear analysis on every topic.. .That too in both languages with proper vocabulary without disturbing it's meaning.. So great! I want to learn this. Many must have told you and appreciated you on many a dias; that may be natural or uncountable thing for you but not for me. From Nagamani Hyderabad
Your valuable points on how to open your heart is just amazing. I don't know how to make such a picture-clear analysis on every topic.. .That too in both languages with proper vocabulary without disturbing it's meaning.. So great! I want to learn this. Many must have told you and appreciated you on many a dias; that may be natural or uncountable thing for you but not for me. From Nagamani Hyderabad
Sept. 16, 2020:
I don't have any idea about self or Atma so far in my life, but your series of talks give me an awareness about self, Uncle. During the past weeks, after starting to translate statements about this Atmic principle, I really prayed to Swami to translate Himself as it is such a deep topic. Yet you have made it easy, Uncle! Even when I sit and read Swami's books, I skip these tough topics. But now I understood how it is most essential for one's own life. The phrase 'constructional reorganization' is needed in everyone's life Uncle, as Swami said. 100% this series of episodes would bring change in everyone's life 🙏Sairam, Archana
I don't have any idea about self or Atma so far in my life, but your series of talks give me an awareness about self, Uncle. During the past weeks, after starting to translate statements about this Atmic principle, I really prayed to Swami to translate Himself as it is such a deep topic. Yet you have made it easy, Uncle! Even when I sit and read Swami's books, I skip these tough topics. But now I understood how it is most essential for one's own life. The phrase 'constructional reorganization' is needed in everyone's life Uncle, as Swami said. 100% this series of episodes would bring change in everyone's life 🙏Sairam, Archana
Sept. 7, 2020:
Sir, (referring to the Podcast 55 "I am I") The talk is a 'Masterpiece'. Priceless gems not only for the present times but also for posterity, for generations to come. Jai Sai Ram, Dr. Malhotra
Sept. 6, 2020:
Anilkumar Kamaraju Sir, through these talks (specifically referring to Sai Pearls of Wisdom podcasts) You superbly elucidate the Great Meanings that Bhagvan gave even in what look like casual conversations. Devotees will benefit from these excellent collations done by you.
Thank you Sir. Jai Sai Ram, Dr Malholtra
Sir, (referring to the Podcast 55 "I am I") The talk is a 'Masterpiece'. Priceless gems not only for the present times but also for posterity, for generations to come. Jai Sai Ram, Dr. Malhotra
Sept. 6, 2020:
Anilkumar Kamaraju Sir, through these talks (specifically referring to Sai Pearls of Wisdom podcasts) You superbly elucidate the Great Meanings that Bhagvan gave even in what look like casual conversations. Devotees will benefit from these excellent collations done by you.
Thank you Sir. Jai Sai Ram, Dr Malholtra
August 30, 2020 OM SAI RAM!
Dear Professor Anil Kumar, I am writing to thank you for the great session of Q and A of this week, on August 28.2020. No matter which question is asked, when answered by you, everyone benefits, not only now but also whomever hears in the future will also benefit. It is magnificent and timeless information. Please accept my humble pranam.
From an international listener
Dear Professor Anil Kumar, I am writing to thank you for the great session of Q and A of this week, on August 28.2020. No matter which question is asked, when answered by you, everyone benefits, not only now but also whomever hears in the future will also benefit. It is magnificent and timeless information. Please accept my humble pranam.
From an international listener
August 16, 2020:
Sir, The Advaita has been simplified through this talk of yours. This will enable all to easily understand the TRUTH of greatest TRUTH. By your quoting what Swami had said on this aspect of Reality adds the 'Brahma Vakya' and enhances the excellence of the talk and lends its authenticity. Thank you Sir. Jai Sai Ram, Dr Malhotra
Sir, The Advaita has been simplified through this talk of yours. This will enable all to easily understand the TRUTH of greatest TRUTH. By your quoting what Swami had said on this aspect of Reality adds the 'Brahma Vakya' and enhances the excellence of the talk and lends its authenticity. Thank you Sir. Jai Sai Ram, Dr Malhotra
August 15, 2020:
Om Sai Ram!
I pray you are well and always happy!
I wanted to give my feedback on two of the talks from Professor Anil Kumar.
I just listened to Thursday's potcast and it was a treasure of beautiful reminders and examples given by Swami on the distractions we have, which prevent us from seeing our own Atma and from recognizing our true self! I want to express my appreciation and gratitude to Professor Anil Kumar and everyone who helps to make these talks available to all of us.
The other talk I truly appreciated to listen to is the symbolism of the story of Krishna.
Being a 'foreigner'I did not grow up hearing Krishna's stories and leelas, but I did read and watch the Mahabharata. However, seeing Krishna acting as an ambassador vs as a Divine person enhanced my understanding of that war between good and evil. In addition, the symbolism of Krishna's place and time of birth was something I had not heard or read before, and it certainly made beautiful sense!
Thank you again to all who contribute to Professor Anil Kumar's holy work!
Om Sai Ram!
I pray you are well and always happy!
I wanted to give my feedback on two of the talks from Professor Anil Kumar.
I just listened to Thursday's potcast and it was a treasure of beautiful reminders and examples given by Swami on the distractions we have, which prevent us from seeing our own Atma and from recognizing our true self! I want to express my appreciation and gratitude to Professor Anil Kumar and everyone who helps to make these talks available to all of us.
The other talk I truly appreciated to listen to is the symbolism of the story of Krishna.
Being a 'foreigner'I did not grow up hearing Krishna's stories and leelas, but I did read and watch the Mahabharata. However, seeing Krishna acting as an ambassador vs as a Divine person enhanced my understanding of that war between good and evil. In addition, the symbolism of Krishna's place and time of birth was something I had not heard or read before, and it certainly made beautiful sense!
Thank you again to all who contribute to Professor Anil Kumar's holy work!
August 14, 2020
A subject regarding The Fundamental And Vital Reality of The -Atma- made easily understandable. The (Podcast 51) talk gives a practical understanding which is essential for internalizing various aspects of Spirituality.
From Dr. Malhotra
A subject regarding The Fundamental And Vital Reality of The -Atma- made easily understandable. The (Podcast 51) talk gives a practical understanding which is essential for internalizing various aspects of Spirituality.
From Dr. Malhotra
August 9, 2020:
Sairam Suresh🙏. The talks of Sri Anilkumar garu are not ordinary. We need to preserve those talks. We need to create folders like Q and A etc and transfer each one to one SD Card and then create copies. Kindly transfer these talks to the SD cards I gave, and then let us have copies on SD cards. We will make a design, and distribute to the devotees. Please help me if you have stored the talks. They are priceless. Good morning.This is from Sri. CHARY, San Antonio, TX.
Sairam Suresh🙏. The talks of Sri Anilkumar garu are not ordinary. We need to preserve those talks. We need to create folders like Q and A etc and transfer each one to one SD Card and then create copies. Kindly transfer these talks to the SD cards I gave, and then let us have copies on SD cards. We will make a design, and distribute to the devotees. Please help me if you have stored the talks. They are priceless. Good morning.This is from Sri. CHARY, San Antonio, TX.
July 29, 2020
సాయి విజ్ఞాన సర్వస్వం
అనిల కుమార ముఖతః
ప్రపంచ వ్యాప్త మగు
శుభ వేళ ఈ వేళ
సాయి జ్ఞాన వాహిని లొ
ఒడిదుడుకులు లేక
పయనించే అనిలనౌక
జ్ఞాన శాంత జలధికి
అశేష సాధకజనుల
చేర్చుట తథ్యము
సాయి దీవెనలతో
అనిల్ కుమారుడు
జీవిత పరమార్ధము
నందుటయు తథ్యము
ముదిగొండ భద్రుని
మాటయు తథ్యము
సాయి రామ్
నమః
ముదిగొండ వీర భద్రయ్య
సాయి విజ్ఞాన సర్వస్వం
అనిల కుమార ముఖతః
ప్రపంచ వ్యాప్త మగు
శుభ వేళ ఈ వేళ
సాయి జ్ఞాన వాహిని లొ
ఒడిదుడుకులు లేక
పయనించే అనిలనౌక
జ్ఞాన శాంత జలధికి
అశేష సాధకజనుల
చేర్చుట తథ్యము
సాయి దీవెనలతో
అనిల్ కుమారుడు
జీవిత పరమార్ధము
నందుటయు తథ్యము
ముదిగొండ భద్రుని
మాటయు తథ్యము
సాయి రామ్
నమః
ముదిగొండ వీర భద్రయ్య
July 29, 2020
సాయిరాం సార్🙏 మీలాంటివారు ఈ గ్రూపులకు స్వామి సందేశాలను పంపిస్తూ, మాకు ఎన్నో ఆధ్యాత్మిక విషయాలను ఎంతో ఓపికతో నేర్పిస్తున్నారు@ మా మా ఈ ఆధ్యాత్మిక ఆదర్శ గురువులు ప్రొఫెసర్ కామరాజు అనిల్ కుమార్ గారికి ఎంతో రుణపడి ఉన్నాము సార్🙏❤️😇
సాయిరాం సార్🙏 మీలాంటివారు ఈ గ్రూపులకు స్వామి సందేశాలను పంపిస్తూ, మాకు ఎన్నో ఆధ్యాత్మిక విషయాలను ఎంతో ఓపికతో నేర్పిస్తున్నారు@ మా మా ఈ ఆధ్యాత్మిక ఆదర్శ గురువులు ప్రొఫెసర్ కామరాజు అనిల్ కుమార్ గారికి ఎంతో రుణపడి ఉన్నాము సార్🙏❤️😇
July 28, 2020 From Canada
Sai Ram dear Professor Anil Kumar!
It has been my pleasure and spiritual satisfaction to listen to your various podcasts. I have especially enjoyed the Question and Answer sessions and the direct interactions between yourself and Swami, something that is new to me and many of your listeners. I thank you for the beautiful and so useful explanations in regards to Prema Sai and reminders of our spiritual duties in the present. I am a fan of all your programs and I know of many others who feel the same. We pray that Bhagawan will keep us connected and we will continue to appreciate and learn from your experiences and your wisdom! Jai Sai Ram!
Sai Ram dear Professor Anil Kumar!
It has been my pleasure and spiritual satisfaction to listen to your various podcasts. I have especially enjoyed the Question and Answer sessions and the direct interactions between yourself and Swami, something that is new to me and many of your listeners. I thank you for the beautiful and so useful explanations in regards to Prema Sai and reminders of our spiritual duties in the present. I am a fan of all your programs and I know of many others who feel the same. We pray that Bhagawan will keep us connected and we will continue to appreciate and learn from your experiences and your wisdom! Jai Sai Ram!
July 4, 2020
Sai Ram dear Professor!
I have listened to your 45th Sandesh a few times, as I found it very rich in spiritual truths. Religion vs religiousness/Spirituality, Truth is One, Unity and equality of all humans, practice vs words and much more.. Thank you! I will take away the most important lesson of "Love is not love if it is just a word we utter. Love is Love when We ARE loving, when we are Love ourselves!." I strive for that! Thank you again for touching us all with your continued loving support.
Sai Ram dear Professor!
I have listened to your 45th Sandesh a few times, as I found it very rich in spiritual truths. Religion vs religiousness/Spirituality, Truth is One, Unity and equality of all humans, practice vs words and much more.. Thank you! I will take away the most important lesson of "Love is not love if it is just a word we utter. Love is Love when We ARE loving, when we are Love ourselves!." I strive for that! Thank you again for touching us all with your continued loving support.
July 1, 2020
Sairam, it was SO NICE to see Uncle ...what a Divine connection he makes with all his audience ...it was like listening to Swami Himself ...reminded me of Ram and Bharat ...Bharat was contemplating on Ram so much (when Ram was in exile )...that Bharat looked and sounded like Ram ...same with Uncle ...he is so BLESSED with Swami's Devotion ..that he comes through as Swami ...Please convey my heartfelt thanks and pranams to both Uncle and Aunty! 🧡🙏🙏🙏
Sairam, it was SO NICE to see Uncle ...what a Divine connection he makes with all his audience ...it was like listening to Swami Himself ...reminded me of Ram and Bharat ...Bharat was contemplating on Ram so much (when Ram was in exile )...that Bharat looked and sounded like Ram ...same with Uncle ...he is so BLESSED with Swami's Devotion ..that he comes through as Swami ...Please convey my heartfelt thanks and pranams to both Uncle and Aunty! 🧡🙏🙏🙏
21 June, 2020
Sairam sir🙏🏻
It's an honour to talk to you.
I've been listening to your talks in Anchor Podcast. It's inspiring and wonderful experience listening your talks.
Srinivasan. Chennai
Sairam sir🙏🏻
It's an honour to talk to you.
I've been listening to your talks in Anchor Podcast. It's inspiring and wonderful experience listening your talks.
Srinivasan. Chennai
Very touching. Thank you for your contribution to Swami 's mission
Sairam Professor and uncle.we are thoroughly enjoying watching your videos and listening to .podcasts .the photos video is very.Also we are sending sai wisdom links to other devo touching. Thank you. love, Kamala and Gopal
June 18, 2010
Dear Professor Anil Kumar,
I have just listened to your question and answers sessions of Thursday June 18,, 2020.
First of all I would like to thank all those sisters and brothers who asked the questions, giving us an opportunity to hear the answers to all those important issues.
Secondly, I would like to express my immense gratitude to you for being a beacon of light and continuing to clarify Swami’s teachings from your vast experience with him over 40 years and always quoting Swami to prove your points.
May Swami, Bhagawan Sathya Sai Baba bless you with a very long and healthy life and immense wisdom, to continue your splendid work!
My Love and gratitude to you for being a TRUE devotee of Bhagawan Baba.
Dear Professor Anil Kumar,
I have just listened to your question and answers sessions of Thursday June 18,, 2020.
First of all I would like to thank all those sisters and brothers who asked the questions, giving us an opportunity to hear the answers to all those important issues.
Secondly, I would like to express my immense gratitude to you for being a beacon of light and continuing to clarify Swami’s teachings from your vast experience with him over 40 years and always quoting Swami to prove your points.
May Swami, Bhagawan Sathya Sai Baba bless you with a very long and healthy life and immense wisdom, to continue your splendid work!
My Love and gratitude to you for being a TRUE devotee of Bhagawan Baba.
Sai Ram dear Uncle,
Instead of having to scroll down, 2 topics can be arranged horizontally and similarly the rest to be arranged.. The size of photos have to be reduced. This will give the viewer to glance at the topics easily, rather than having to scroll for each topic. (Eg: Radio Sai Home Page.). Just a suggestion. Thank you.
Response: Please view https://www.saiwisdom.com/watch-home-page.html
Instead of having to scroll down, 2 topics can be arranged horizontally and similarly the rest to be arranged.. The size of photos have to be reduced. This will give the viewer to glance at the topics easily, rather than having to scroll for each topic. (Eg: Radio Sai Home Page.). Just a suggestion. Thank you.
Response: Please view https://www.saiwisdom.com/watch-home-page.html
Dearest Professor, You are my and thousands of others inspiration and we depend on your wisdom to have answers and help in our spiritual journey.
Will try to do my part and contribute to your satsang.
Always with love and GRATITUDE,
A Greek devotee
Will try to do my part and contribute to your satsang.
Always with love and GRATITUDE,
A Greek devotee
From Toronto, Canada Zoom Meeting, May 31, 2020
Sairam Professor and Uncle, The audio link is perfect. The clarity of your message is quite moving. We can feel your boundless love and faith and dedication for Swami. Your ambition to simplify His teaching for the masses is to create a new Sai Geeta. We need another Vyasa to recite and Lord Ganesha to write His glory. Hopefully soon. Thank you for inspiring us all as usual. We love you and Aunty.
Kamala and Gopal
Sairam Professor and Uncle, The audio link is perfect. The clarity of your message is quite moving. We can feel your boundless love and faith and dedication for Swami. Your ambition to simplify His teaching for the masses is to create a new Sai Geeta. We need another Vyasa to recite and Lord Ganesha to write His glory. Hopefully soon. Thank you for inspiring us all as usual. We love you and Aunty.
Kamala and Gopal