Mothers Role - Chinnakatha

Lord Krishna visited Queen Gandhari console her after the Kurukshetra battle. She accused Him: "Though You are God, how could You be so partial. You supported the Pandavas but could not save at least one son out of the hundred sons I bore." Krishna replied: "Sister, I am not responsible for the death of your children. You are responsible." Gandhari replied: "Krishna how can You be so hard hearted to accuse me thus?" Krishna replied: "Sister, you gave birth to a hundred sons but did you ever cast your loving glance on at least one of them? You chose to remain blindfolded. You could not see for yourself how your sons were faring. Your sons are indeed the most unfortunate ones because they could not enjoy their mother's tender care and affectionate glance. How could they grow into

disciplined, dutiful and righteous heroes? Mother is the first teacher and preacher".

"Just think for yourself the situation and compare it with that of Queen Kunti. Kunti from the moment of her husband's death, brought up her sons with great care and affection. She was with them both in the palace and in the house of wax as well. The Pandavas would never do anything without the blessings of their mother. They could earn My grace not because of their individual talents but because of Kunti's constant prayer to Me: 'Oh Krishna! You alone should protect them.' Those who are not fortunate enough to enjoy the loving glance of their mother cannot earn the divine vision, nor can they win the love of God."

What should we learn from Ramayana, Mahabharata and Bhagawatam

What is the main ideal taught in Ramayana? If you enquire throughout the text of the Ramayana, you will understand that it is desire which is the main enemy. Mahabharata teaches that it is greed which subjects man to all humiliation. It is the Bhagavata that teaches man that it is anger which makes man forget his human nature and human qualities.

~Sri Sathya Sai Baba~

Sai Nama Bolo Govinda Nama Bolo - Sai Bhajan

1. Sai Nama Bolo Govinda Nama Bolo Let us chant the sacred name of Lord Sai; Let us sing the name of Lord Krishna who is Lord Govinda, the Master of all Beings who elevates our personalities. 2. Mahadeva Bolo Jai Panduranga Bolo Let us chant the name of Lord Shiva, who is Mahadeva, The Great Lord; Let us sing the name of the victorious Lord Krishna who is Lord Panduranga, the beautiful Lord with a whitish hue. 3. Sai Nama Bolo Govinda Nama Bolo Let us chant the sacred name of Lord Sai; Let us sing the name of Lord Krishna who is Lord Govinda, the Master who subdues our animal tendencies and elevates our beings. 4. Ram Krishna Bolo Jai Buddha Sai Bolo Let us chant the names of the charismatic incarnations of the Divine, Lord Rama and Lord Krishna. Let us sing the name of the victorious Lord Buddha. Let us adore Lord Sai, who is the same Lord Buddha, who is now with us as Lord Sai Buddha.

5. Zorastra Mahaveera Yesu Sai Bolo Let us chant the names of the divine prophets Zorastra, Mahaveera and Lord Jesus Christ. Let us chant the name of Lord Sai, who is the same Father whom Christians worship world over. 6. Allah Sai Bolo Maula Sai Bolo (2) Let us chant the name of the Infinite Lord who is hailed as Allah and Maula. Let us call out to Lord Sai as Sai Allah and Sai Maula, the Supreme One who is now with us in a human form. 7. Prema Sai Shanthi Dayi Sathya Sai Bolo Let us chant the name of Lord Sathya Sai, the Personification of the Ultimate Truth, the One who is an Embodiment of Love and who alone can confer on us permanent peace.

Faith is essential for human progress

Faith is essential for human progress 

“Seeing a glass half filled with water, the optimist is glad that it is half full, while the pessimist is sad that it is half empty. Though both statements are correct, the optimist hopes to fill the other half too, while the pessimist gives up in despair. The one has faith; the other has no faith to sustain him. So, we must develop faith by steady effort. 

Faith must lead to effort. Faith is essential for human progress in every field. Knowledge, and through knowledge, wisdom can be earned only by means of faith and effort. Equipped with these, man can venture into the heights and emerge victoriously. Of course, one has to be warned against cultivating too much faith in things that are merely material. One has to develop it deep in the eternally valid Truth, God.

Faith is power. Without faith, living is impossible. We have faith in tomorrow following today. That

is what makes us take up activities and projects that extend beyond this day. People with no faith cannot plan; they court misery by their want of faith.

A rich man in South Africa once heard a divine voice which promised him a gold mine, if only he would dig at a certain place. He dug at that place to a depth of 200 feet and failed to discover any vein of gold. His faith waned. He doubted the authenticity of the voice. He talked to others how the voice had played false. When another rich man heard his story, he developed great faith in what he believed to be God's command. He dug in the same areas and laid bare a rich gold mine barely three feet below the surface of the earth. That became the richest and the most famous of the gold mines of South Africa. 

During the Second World War, a steamer carrying Indian sepoys was bombed by the Japanese and it was sunk. Many lost their lives. Only five men managed to row their life-boat and hoped to have a chance to survive, in spite of the surging ocean. They were tossed about for many hours. One of them became desperate. "The sea will swallow me. I will be food for sharks," he cried, and, in panic, he fell into the sea. Another sepoy wept for his family. "I am afraid they will suffer much. I am dying without arranging for their future", he said. He too lost his faith in his survival and breathed his last. The third man said, "Alas! I have with me the policy documents of insurance. What a pity I did not give them to my wife. How can she get the amount, now that I am dying?" And he also died. 

The other two men reinforced each other's faith in God. They said, "We shall prove by sticking to life, however desperate the situation. God has created us for some good purpose. We shall not yield to fear. We shall not give up faith in God's compassion and power". They had to give up the leaky boat and swim towards the shore. Within five minutes, a helicopter sent from a coastal ship which had received signals for help from the sinking steamer, sighted them and hauled them up to safety. While safe on land, they said, "It is only five minutes between victory and defeat". Those who dug for the gold mine could well say, "It is only three feet of soil between victory and defeat". Faith won the victory; want of it brought about defeat and death.”

-Sathya Sai Speaks, 15-12

Madhura Mohana Ghana Shyama Sundara Sayee

Madhura Mohana Ghana Shyama Sundara Sayee
Aananda Pradayee Naa Andaala Rasivoyi (2)
Neeve Naa Maata Pita Bhraata Ve Sadaa
Sakhudavu Guru Daivamu Mari Antha Neeve Ga
Neede Tanuvu Neede Manasu Antha Neede Ga
Anuvanuvuna Kanakanamuna Nindi Unna Sadaya Hrudaya (2)
Madhura Mohana…
Ninne Poojinchaleni Ee Karamulelano
Ninne Dhyaninchaleni Ee Dehamelano
Kanu Vinduga Ninu Choodani Kannulelano
Ninne Marichi Ninthalanchani Janmamelano
Ninu Piluvani Ninu Thalavani Jihvamela Jeevamela (2)
Madhura Mohana…

Shankara Sada Shiva - Sathya Sai Bhajan

Jagadodharana Aadisidale yashodha With Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba

There is an interesting incident behind this.... The singer is Mr. Kavalam srikumar. He is a famous singer from kerala. He sang this song Jagadodharana in front of swami in brindavan.

Swami listened to this full song in standing position refusing any chair from students. After the singer finished, swami casually came near the singer, patted his cheeks and said...

"Dint you pray recently in Guruvayur to krishna saying guruvayurapa should listen to your song standing in front of you? That's why I was listening standing in front of you!!."

.. Needless to say the singer was flabbergasted.

Jagadodharana Aadisidale yashodha
Jagadodharana maganendu thiliyutha
Suguna antha Rangana Aadisidale yashodha
Nigamakey silukada Aganitha Mahimana

Magugala Maanikyana Aadisidale yashodha
Anoraneeyana Mahatho Maheeyana
Aprameyana Aadisidaleyshodha
Paramapurushana Paravaasudevana
Purandhara Vitthalana Adisidheleyshodha

Sri Sathya Sai Baba Darshan With Sai Shiva Bhajans Medley - SaiCharan TV

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Once in the 1950s..the Raja of Venkatagiri asked Swami.." Swami, what is the difference between you and other saints such as Ramana Maharishi, Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, and Chaitanya Mahaprabhu?"...Swami replied in Telugu " By their own effort they have risen to the level of Godhead, but with the infinite powers I possess, I have come from the level of Godhead to redeem mankind.."

East Africa Visit Of Bhagawan

My Journey in the Mission of Sai - N S Srinivas Gandhi

Read the Book titled "My Journey in the Mission of Sai" By Sri N S Srinivas Gandhi

Sri Sathya Sai Suprabatham

Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Suprabhatham

‘Su’ means good, auspicious and ‘Prabhath’ means morning. ‘Suprabhatam’ refers to the morning prayers that are chanted in praise of the Lord to awaken the divinity present within each individual. It is the act of dedicating oneself to the Lord and praying for His blessings right at the start of a new day.

1. Easwaramba Suthah Shreeman Poorvaa Sandhyaa Pravarthathe Utthishta Sathya Sayeesha Karthavyam Daivamaanhikam O Son of Easwaramba! O Resplendent Majestic One! Dawn is heralding in the East. The daily tasks of Divinity, which Thou hast undertaken has to be accomplished, therefore, awake, O Lord Sathya Sai! 2. Utthishtotthishta Partheesha Utthishta Jagadheepathey Utthishta Karunapoorna Loka Mangala Siddhaye Awake, Awake, O Lord of Parthi! O Lord of the entire Universe and Mankind! Awake, O Compassionate Lord! So that the world attain auspiciousness, happiness, prosperity, welfare and blessings. 3. Chitraavathi Thata Vishaala Sushaantha Soudhey Thishtanthi Sevaka Janaah Thava Darshanaartham Aadhithya Kaanthiranubhaathi Samastha Lokaan Sri Sathya Sai Bhagawan Thava Suprabhatham In the vast Mansion, full of bliss and tranquility, (Prashanthi Nilayam) on the banks of the river Chitravathi, those anxious to serve Thee are waiting for Thy Darshan. The radiance of the Sun is illumining the World. O Lord Sathya Sai! Blessed by Thy wakefulness, we pray for an auspicious day. 4. Thwannaama Keerthana Rathaahsthava Divya Naama Gaayanthi Bhakthi Rasa Paana Prahristha Chiththaah Daathum Krupaasahitha Darshanamaashu Thebhyah Sri Sathya Sai Bhagawan Thava Suprabhatham Devotees engrossed in singing Thy Glory are happy and blissful, when they taste the nectar of devotion. Kindly shower Thy Grace by granting them Thy Darshan. O Lord Sathya Sai! Blessed by Thy wakefulness, we pray for an auspicious day. 5. Aadhaaya Divya Kusumaani Manoharaani Sreepaada Poojana Vidhim Bhavadanghri Mooley Karthum Mahothsukathayaa Pravishanti Bhakthaah Sri Sathya Sai Bhagawan Thava Suprabhatham Bringing holy flowers with captivating colors and fragrance, for worshipping Thy Lotus Feet, in the form as prescribed by the scriptures, Thy devotees are coming in, with great yearning and enthusiasm. O Lord Sathya Sai! Blessed by Thy wakefulness, we pray for an auspicious day. 6. Desaantharaagatha Budhaah Thava Divya Moorthim Sandharshanaabhirathi Samyutha Chiththa Vruthyaa Vedoktha Manthra Pathanena Lasanthyajasram Sri Sathya Sai Bhagawan Thava Suprabhatham Wise persons from distant countries, moved by yearning to have Thy Darshan, have come and they are having great delight in reciting constantly mantras of the Vedas. O Lord Sathya Sai! Blessed by Thy wakefulness, we pray for an auspicious day. 7. Shruthva Thavaadbhutha Charithram Akhanda Keerthim Vyaaptham Diganthara Vishaala Dharaathalesmin Jignaasu Lokaupathishtathi Chaasramesmin Sri Sathya Sai Bhagawan Thava Suprabhatham Hearing Thy marvellous tales and fame that has reached the farthest horizons, earnest seekers of Reality have come to this place and are waiting. O Lord Sathya Sai! Blessed by Thy wakefulness, we pray for an auspicious day. 8. Seetha Sathee Sama Vishuddha HridhambuJaathaah Bahvanganaa Kara Gruheetha Supushpa Haaraah Sthunvanthi Divyanuthibhih Phani Bhushanam Thwaam Sri Sathya Sai Bhagawan Thava Suprabhatham Women devotees, whose (petals of) heart are unattached to the world like Lotus petals (which are unattached to the water in which they grow, even though they cannot survive without water) and are similar to Mother Seetha in virtues and piousness are singing Thy Glory - the Glory of Lord Shiva adorned with Serpent around His neck - through holy hymns holding excellent flower garlands in their hands. O Lord Sathya Sai! Blessed by Thy wakefulness, we pray for an auspicious day. 9. Suprabhatham Idam Punyam Ye Patanthi Dine Dine Tey Vishanthi Param Dhaama Jnaana Vijnaana Shobhithaah Whoever daily recites this morning awakening Hymn will attain the Highest Abode resplendent with the Supreme intelligence as well as Supreme wisdom. 10. Mangalam Guru Devaaya Mangalam Jnaana Dhaayine Mangalam Parthi Vaasaaya Mangalam Sathya Saayine May the divine Guru be auspicious to us; May the Bestower of wisdom be auspicious to us; May the Lord, Who manifested in Parthi be auspicious to us; May Bhagawan Sathya Sai Baba be auspicious to us.

He Knows The Best

One evening in October 1978 in Brindavan, Chakravarti met Bhagawan at four o' clock to take leave of Him to fly back to Hyderabad. Baba asked him, "What time is the flight?"

He replied, "Swami, it is at quarter past six."

Bhagawan thought for a while and said, "Bring your car here."

When Chakravarti brought the car to the portico of the mandir, Baba got into the car and

asked him to drive the car to the college auditorium. Baba saw the rehearsal of a students' drama at the auditorium with Chakravarti and when they returned to the mandir, it was already six o' clock. Even as Chakravarti was thinking of postponing his departure to Hyderabad since he would have missed the flight, Bhagawan told him, "You can leave for Hyderabad now." Chakravarti did not want to tell Baba that the plane would have left by the time he reached the airport. He drove down to the airport and heard an announcement that the flight to Hyderabad, which was delayed due to unavoidable circumstances, was then ready for boarding!

On another occasion in 1979, as Chakravarti took leave of Brindavan, Baba conveyed His blessings saying, "Go Safely And Return Joyfully!" Chakravarti boarded the plane at Bangalore airport and the plane took off on time. But when the plane reached the Hyderabad airport, instead of landing there, it kept circling above. About forty-five minutes later, the anxiety of passengers was intensified as preparations were being made for belly-landing owing to some technical problem with the aircraft's wheels. But, Chakravarti, who was reading a book, was free from any worry since he remembered the assuring words of his 'Guardian' before he had left Brindavan. When the plane finally came down for a forced landing, the wheels of the plane emerged out just in time; it was a normal landing! As Chakravarti thanked Baba and came out of the plane, he saw ambulances and fire engines lined up to take care of any eventuality.

- A couple of testimonies from Sathyam Shivam Sundaram - Vol 5

How Ra.Ganapati Became Sai Baba Devotee Under the Guidance Of Paramacharya

Ra.Ganapati[Anna] - the name everyone will recognize as a great devotee of Kanchi Paramacharyal and Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba[Swami]. He has authored many books on both of them. Now let us get to know how he came to Swami through Paramacharyal!!! - From the diaries of Mr.Suresh who personally recorded this from Anna.

Anna when working on "Devathin Kural", used to literally stay in Kanchi Mutt so that he will not to miss any divine nectar flowing from Paramacharyal on this. His lone father was in Chennai. Their family's deity was Sri Soolini Durga to whom they were doing daily poojas for generations. The custom gets transferred to the next generations. Anna was still single and his dad was haunted that after Anna who will take this daily Aradhana. He was pursuing Anna to get married, but Anna would just dismiss it.

One of these days when Anna was in Kanchipuram and his Dad in

Chennai, when the regular pooja got over, Anna's father thought again of the Aradhana continuity. He decided that the only solution to make his son agree for marriage would be of taking this matter to Paramacharyal whose words his son will not dismiss. So he planned to go to Kanchipuram that day evening. As soon this thought came to his mind, the all-knowing Paramacharyal immediately summoned Anna to his room. He told Anna about his Dad's plan to bring this to his holiness's durbar. He also told that he may approve of his Dad's wish as this was related to custom not breaking and he is bound to Dharma than Anna's decision against marriage. Anna got upset and was pleading Paramacharyal for a remedy.

The magical words "Take your dad to Puttaparthi" fell on Anna's ears from Paramacharyal. Anna was taken aback and protested why he should he take his Dad to some "Baba". Anna asked Paramacharyal why where they sent to Puttaparthi. For this Paramacharyal answered that "I am in the position of the Judge who can [preach dharma] deliver the Justice based on the rules set, So I wanted you to be sent to the Governor who can veto it".  Anna then immediately went to Chennai and told that Paramacharyal asked both of them to go to Puttaparthi. As always an implicit obedient disciple, his father readily agreed to go. The very evening they left to Puttaparthi.

Puttaparthi and baba were both new to them. They came in settled down and sat for darshan as others did. Swami came for darshan, saw them but did not talk to them for not only that day that but next 2 two days as well. They were getting impatient and then on the third day, Swami called Anna's father alone for Personal interview.

Anna's father entered the interview room with swami. Instead of a room, he saw a dense jungle inside and swami grabbed his hand and starting walking. They walked for long and near a banyan tree swami just vanished and there came Sri Soolini Durga in her full form. Anna's father was perplexed and fell flat on her feet. Sri Soolini Durga told him that she was already very happy and satisfied with his and his forefathers Pooja and he need not pursue his son to get married and continue with the Aradhana. Then she was again replaced with swami's image. Anna’s father even after this experience was not sure on whether to do namskaram to Swami’s Form. Knowing this, Swami started of the special mantra of their family [like abhivadye] which is told before we do prostrations this makes Anna’s Father continue and finish the Mantra and Prostrate on Swami’s Feet.  Swami once more said that Anna was meant for something and not to bother him to get married. Then Anna’s Father took leave of Swami and along with Anna they travelled back to Chennai. His Marriage topic was dropped forever and Anna remained single all through his life. Infact the Pooja was given to Anna’s Cousin to continue.

Anna on the way was thrilled to know what happened inside the interview room and went on to become a great devotee of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba also. He authored many books on Swami.

Kanula Mundara Kadali Aade - Beautiful song

Translation
Kanula Mundara Kadali Aade Karuna Roopamu Neevu
{You are the Embodiment of Compassion moving about in front of our eyes}  

Pilachi Nantane Palukarinche Prema Bhavamu Neevu!
{You are the Embodiment of Love who responds to our calls}

Neeve Maa Sarvam, Neeve Maa Praanam! (x2)
{You are our all, You are our very life}

Girula Taruvula Taaki Galagala Paaru Nadulamu Memu
{We are the rivers that flow down from the mountain peaks making murmuring sounds}

Aruna Kiranapu Kaanthi Milamila Meriyu Kadalivi Neevu!
{And You are the ocean with its surface shining in the rays of the sun}

Neeve Maa Sarvam, Neeve Maa Praanam!
{You are our all, You are our very life}

Ella Veelala Madhuvu Korakai Vedaku Bramaramu Nenu
{I am the bee ever in search of honey}

Prema Madhuvunu Nindiyunna Hridaya Kamalamu Neevu!
{And You are the Lotus filled with the Nectar of Love ever present in our Hearts}

Neeve Maa Sarvam, Neeve Maa Praanam!
{You are our all, You are our very life}

Kanula Mundara Kadali Aade Karuna Roopamu Neevu
{You are the Embodiment of Compassion moving about in front of our eyes}

Pilachi Nantane Palukarinche Prema Bhavamu Neevu!
{You are the Embodiment of Love who responds to our calls}

Neeve Maa Sarvam, Neeve Maa Praanam!
{You are our all, You are our very life}