Study Guides
Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba's teachings have been documented during His life time through a vast collection of discourses and writings. His discourses and writings have unified the teachings of all the major religions and spiritual paths of this world. The Study Guides presented herewith is collection of excerpts from His writings and discourses. The title of every Study Guide describes the theme of that guide.
Unity is Divinity - Purity is Enlightenment
To assist Sathya Sai devotees everywhere in their spiritual journey, two study guides on the theme of the 11th World Conference "Unity is Divinity & Purity is Enlightenment" have been developed.
Brahmārpañaṃ: Significance of Food Prayer
Prayer cleanses the food of the three impurities caused by the absence of cleanliness of the vessel, cleanliness of the food stuff, and cleanliness in the process of cooking.
The Three Pathways to God
The three pathways to divinity reflected in the teachings of Sathya Sai Baba are the paths of Devotion (Bhakthi), Service (Karma), and Wisdom (Jnana).
Speak Obligingly
You Cannot Always Oblige, But You Can Always Speak Obligingly
Who is Dear to the Lord
Qualities to develop that will please God
WATCH
Watch Your Words, Actions, Thoughts, Character, Heart
Wisdom
Twenty virtues essential to attain Wisdom
The Three Ps
Purity, Patience, Perseverance
Purity
Understanding the different types of purity
Silence
The power of silence
The Four Fs
Follow the Master, Face the Devil, Fight till the End, Finish the Game
Forget the Harm Done by Others
Forget the Harm Done by Others and Also Forget the Good You Have Done to Others
The Five Ds
Dedication, Devotion, Discipline, Discrimination, Determination
Worship
Eight flowers of worship
Ceiling on Desires
How to deal with excessive desires
Meditation
True Meditation - Offering the flower of love to the Divine.
Selfless Service
The best way to love God is to love all; serve all.
Love
God can be attained only if we cultivate pure love