Sai Ram and Greetings from Prasanthi Nilayam! Sri Sathya Sai Media Centre presents Sri Sathya Sai Podcast, an offering to disseminate the spiritual message of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba which offers solace & guidance to many, irrespective of cultures & religious backgrounds.
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The Gita Series - A triune pilgrimage - 207 - Ch 16 - Slokas 15 to 19The fate of those with demonic qualities.

This series helps to relive some of the beautiful articles published in the early issues of Sanathana Sarathi, the ashram monthly magazine from Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi.

Discussion on Discourse 05 (May 24, 1973) - Part 4Among the thousands of discourses delivered by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, those that He gave as part of the Summer Course series are remarkably special. They are focused on specific spiritual themes, and as they are for youngsters, the elucidation is gradual. In this series, members of SSSMC go through the discourses delivered as part of the 1973 Summer Course Series. These discourses were on Adi Shankara's Bhaja Govindam.'Shravanam Mananam Nidhidhyasanam' which can be translated as 'Listen, Reflect and Assimilate' is a Vedantic edict to the spiritual aspirant on how the Supreme Truths are to be approached and absorbed. In this series, short clips of the discourses are listened to and reflected upon, with the prayer that the assimilation happens.

This is a discussion on 'Sandeha Nivarini', the volume written by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba which initially appeared as a series of articles in Sanathana Sarathi - the ashram monthly magazine from Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi.

Why is it difficult to stick to a spiritual path?This is a series that was aired on Radio Sai Asia Stream (Prasanthi Stream now) in 2016-17. The host replies to questions on practising spirituality in daily life based on Bhagawan's timeless message. The questions were received from an audience that varied in age, profession, and cultural background.

The Gita Series - A triune pilgrimage - 206 - Ch 16 - Slokas 10 to 14The demonic qualities to be avoided.

This series helps to relive some of the beautiful articles published in the early issues of Sanathana Sarathi, the ashram monthly magazine from Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi.

Discussion on Discourse 05 (May 24, 1973) - Part 3Among the thousands of discourses delivered by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, those that He gave as part of the Summer Course series are remarkably special. They are focused on specific spiritual themes, and as they are for youngsters, the elucidation is gradual. In this series, members of SSSMC go through the discourses delivered as part of the 1973 Summer Course Series. These discourses were on Adi Shankara's Bhaja Govindam.'Shravanam Mananam Nidhidhyasanam' which can be translated as 'Listen, Reflect and Assimilate' is a Vedantic edict to the spiritual aspirant on how the Supreme Truths are to be approached and absorbed. In this series, short clips of the discourses are listened to and reflected upon, with the prayer that the assimilation happens.

In the second part of the conversation, Mrs Shobha Raju shares how Bhagawan, in His divine omniscience, revealed to her that He is indeed the very Lord worshipped in Tirumala, and how He fulfilled her innermost, unspoken wishes in the most memorable ways.Watch part 01 here - https://youtu.be/ikdJlBZghMk

How to deal with a family member going through depression?This is a series that was aired on Radio Sai Asia Stream (Prasanthi Stream now) in 2016-17. The host replies to questions on practising spirituality in daily life based on Bhagawan's timeless message. The questions were received from an audience that varied in age, profession, and cultural background.

This is a discussion on 'Sandeha Nivarini', the volume written by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba which initially appeared as a series of articles in Sanathana Sarathi - the ashram monthly magazine from Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi.

The Gita Series - A triune pilgrimage - 205 - Ch 16 - Slokas 6 to 9The demonic qualities to be avoided.

This series helps to relive some of the beautiful articles published in the early issues of Sanathana Sarathi, the ashram monthly magazine from Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi.

Discussion on Discourse 05 (May 24, 1973) - Part 2Among the thousands of discourses delivered by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, those that He gave as part of the Summer Course series are remarkably special. They are focused on specific spiritual themes, and as they are for youngsters, the elucidation is gradual. In this series, members of SSSMC go through the discourses delivered as part of the 1973 Summer Course Series. These discourses were on Adi Shankara's Bhaja Govindam.'Shravanam Mananam Nidhidhyasanam' which can be translated as 'Listen, Reflect and Assimilate' is a Vedantic edict to the spiritual aspirant on how the Supreme Truths are to be approached and absorbed. In this series, short clips of the discourses are listened to and reflected upon, with the prayer that the assimilation happens.

This is a discussion on 'Sandeha Nivarini', the volume written by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba which initially appeared as a series of articles in Sanathana Sarathi - the ashram monthly magazine from Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi.

A child prodigy who began composing at the tender age of four, Dr Shobha Raju is a highly acclaimed devotional singer, writer, and composer who has dedicated her entire life to spreading the sacred keertanas of Saint Annamacharya. In recognition of her outstanding contribution to devotional music, the Government of India honoured her with the Padma Shri in 2010. She is also the founder of Annamacharya Bhavana Vahini, an institution established to harmoniously blend music and spirituality.Dr Shobha Raju's journey with Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba dates back to the 1960s. Swami has personally guided her at every step of her life — be it her marriage, her musical career, her spiritual sadhana, or her divine mission of carrying Saint Annamacharya's compositions to every heart. Through His love and guidance, she has inspired generations of youngsters to combine their passion for music with devotion to the Almighty.In this first part of the conversation, she lovingly shares how her faith in Bhagawan first sprouted and gradually took deep root in her heart and consciousness.

The Vedic Essence | Mr K Vedanarayanan | Nov 01, 2025 | Prasanthi Nilayam

When India is a spiritual country why do we lack in virtues?This is a series that was aired on Radio Sai Asia Stream (Prasanthi Stream now) in 2016-17. The host replies to questions on practising spirituality in daily life based on Bhagawan's timeless message. The questions were received from an audience that varied in age, profession, and cultural background.

The Gita Series - A triune pilgrimage - 204 - Ch 16 - Slokas 3 to 5Divine qualities lead to liberation, the demoniac to bondage.

This series helps to relive some of the beautiful articles published in the early issues of Sanathana Sarathi, the ashram monthly magazine from Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi.

Discussion on Discourse 05 (May 24, 1973) - Part 1Among the thousands of discourses delivered by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, those that He gave as part of the Summer Course series are remarkably special. They are focused on specific spiritual themes, and as they are for youngsters, the elucidation is gradual. In this series, members of SSSMC go through the discourses delivered as part of the 1973 Summer Course Series. These discourses were on Adi Shankara's Bhaja Govindam.'Shravanam Mananam Nidhidhyasanam' which can be translated as 'Listen, Reflect and Assimilate' is a Vedantic edict to the spiritual aspirant on how the Supreme Truths are to be approached and absorbed. In this series, short clips of the discourses are listened to and reflected upon, with the prayer that the assimilation happens.

Dr C Venkata S Ram is a global authority in the treatment of hypertension and was awarded Padma Shri by the Government of India for his yeoman service in this field in 2013. He is currently the Director of the Apollo Institute for Blood Pressure Management in Hyderabad, as well as a Professor of Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, USA. He was in Prasanthi Nilayam as one of the distinguished speakers for the Sri Sathya Sai Global Cardiovascular Conference in September 2025. After his talk, he shared his reflections on how Bhagawan's hospital in Prasanthi Nilayam is the best he has seen in delivering advanced tertiary care, that too at no cost to the patients. He also recollected some of the precious moments he had with Bhagawan in the 90s and went on to add how coming to Prasanthi always recharges him spiritually.

This is a discussion on 'Sandeha Nivarini', the volume written by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba which initially appeared as a series of articles in Sanathana Sarathi - the ashram monthly magazine from Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi.

Can we visualise different forms while meditating and singing bhajans?This is a series that was aired on Radio Sai Asia Stream (Prasanthi Stream now) in 2016-17. The host replies to questions on practising spirituality in daily life based on Bhagawan's timeless message. The questions were received from an audience that varied in age, profession, and cultural background.

The Gita Series - A triune pilgrimage - 203 - Ch 16 - Slokas 1 & 2Daiva Sampadas or Divine Attributes

This series helps to relive some of the beautiful articles published in the early issues of Sanathana Sarathi, the ashram monthly magazine from Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi.

This is a discussion on 'Sandeha Nivarini', the volume written by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba which initially appeared as a series of articles in Sanathana Sarathi - the ashram monthly magazine from Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi.

A Rocket Scientist's Journey from Space to Sai | Dr V Narayanan, Chairman, ISRO | Satsang from Prasanthi Nilayam

As a tribute to Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, the People's President and Missile Man of India, on his 94th Birth Anniversary, the Sri Sathya Sai Media Centre presents a special conversation with Mr APJMJ Sheik Dawood, the grandnephew of Dr Kalam.Mr Sheik Dawood holds an M.Tech in Computer Science from SASTRA University and is the Co-Founder of the APJ Abdul Kalam International Foundation. A consultant in software development, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation, he brings both technical expertise and personal insight to this conversation.In this interaction, he fondly recalls the sterling virtues and values of Dr Kalam that he personally witnessed, and shares moving anecdotes that highlight the deep and endearing relationship the former President of India shared with Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba.

During his visit on October 6, 2025, he met his teachers and staff members, joyfully reminisced about his cherished school days, and shared his heartfelt reflections in the studios of the Sri Sathya Sai Media Centre.

Why are we unable to stop ourselves from doing wrong?This is a series that was aired on Radio Sai Asia Stream (Prasanthi Stream now) in 2016-17. The host replies to questions on practising spirituality in daily life based on Bhagawan's timeless message. The questions were received from an audience that varied in age, profession, and cultural background.

The Gita Series - A triune pilgrimage - 202 - Ch 15 - SummaryPurushottama Yoga

This series helps to relive some of the beautiful articles published in the early issues of Sanathana Sarathi, the ashram monthly magazine from Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi.

Discussion on Discourse 04 (May 23, 1973) - Part 3Among the thousands of discourses delivered by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, those that He gave as part of the Summer Course series are remarkably special. They are focused on specific spiritual themes, and as they are for youngsters, the elucidation is gradual. In this series, members of SSSMC go through the discourses delivered as part of the 1973 Summer Course Series. These discourses were on Adi Shankara's Bhaja Govindam.'Shravanam Mananam Nidhidhyasanam' which can be translated as 'Listen, Reflect and Assimilate' is a Vedantic edict to the spiritual aspirant on how the Supreme Truths are to be approached and absorbed. In this series, short clips of the discourses are listened to and reflected upon, with the prayer that the assimilation happens.

‘Be a Good Doctor, Not a Great Doctor'Dr Valluvan Jeevanandam, MD, is an internationally renowned expert in high-risk and transfusion-free (bloodless) cardiac surgery. Recognized as the world's most experienced active heart transplant surgeon, he has performed over 1,500 heart transplants.His team is known for taking on some of the most complex cardiac cases. In December 2018, under his leadership, the care team at the University of Chicago Medicine made medical history by performing two triple-organ transplants within 27 hours, replacing the failing hearts, livers, and kidneys of two 29-year-old patients. Globally, only 42 such procedures have ever been performed, and Dr Jeevanandam has completed the heart transplant operation in all 17 of those conducted at UChicago Medicine, where he serves as Chief of Cardiac Surgery and Director of the Heart and Vascular Center.Dr Jeevanandam has a deep commitment to treating patients who are often considered inoperable. Beyond his clinical accomplishments, Dr Jeevanandam is a highly active researcher, with over 250 publications in leading journals and more than 10,000 citations to his credit. His scholarly work, along with numerous presentations and abstracts at international conferences, continues to advance the field of cardiac surgery worldwide.In September 2025, Dr Jeevanandam visited Prasanthi Nilayam and addressed the delegates of the Sri Sathya Sai Global Cardiovascular Conference at the Sai Hira Convention Centre. Later, in an interview with the Sri Sathya Sai Media Centre, he spoke about his personal journey to Bhagawan and the profound lessons he has imbibed at His Lotus Feet.

This is a discussion on 'Sandeha Nivarini', the volume written by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba which initially appeared as a series of articles in Sanathana Sarathi - the ashram monthly magazine from Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi.

How do I develop love for Swami, whom I have not seen?This is a series that was aired on Radio Sai Asia Stream (Prasanthi Stream now) in 2016-17. The host replies to questions on practising spirituality in daily life based on Bhagawan's timeless message. The questions were received from an audience that varied in age, profession, and cultural background.

The Gita Series - A triune pilgrimage - 201 - Ch 15 - Slokas 18 to 20Why is God called 'Purushottama'?

This series helps to relive some of the beautiful articles published in the early issues of Sanathana Sarathi, the ashram monthly magazine from Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi.

Discussion on Discourse 04 (May 23, 1973) - Part 3Among the thousands of discourses delivered by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, those that He gave as part of the Summer Course series are remarkably special. They are focused on specific spiritual themes, and as they are for youngsters, the elucidation is gradual. In this series, members of SSSMC go through the discourses delivered as part of the 1973 Summer Course Series. These discourses were on Adi Shankara's Bhaja Govindam.'Shravanam Mananam Nidhidhyasanam' which can be translated as 'Listen, Reflect and Assimilate' is a Vedantic edict to the spiritual aspirant on how the Supreme Truths are to be approached and absorbed. In this series, short clips of the discourses are listened to and reflected upon, with the prayer that the assimilation happens.

This is a discussion on 'Sandeha Nivarini', the volume written by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba which initially appeared as a series of articles in Sanathana Sarathi - the ashram monthly magazine from Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi.

Is the Karma system so vicious and inescapable?This is a series that was aired on Radio Sai Asia Stream (Prasanthi Stream now) in 2016-17. The host replies to questions on practising spirituality in daily life based on Bhagawan's timeless message. The questions were received from an audience that varied in age, profession, and cultural background.

The Gita Series - A triune pilgrimage - 200 - Ch 15 - Slokas 15 to 17"I am seated in the hearts of all"

This series helps to relive some of the beautiful articles published in the early issues of Sanathana Sarathi, the ashram monthly magazine from Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi.

Discussion on Discourse 01 (May 23, 1973) - Part 2Among the thousands of discourses delivered by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, those that He gave as part of the Summer Course series are remarkably special. They are focused on specific spiritual themes, and as they are for youngsters, the elucidation is gradual. In this series, members of SSSMC go through the discourses delivered as part of the 1973 Summer Course Series. These discourses were on Adi Shankara's Bhaja Govindam.'Shravanam Mananam Nidhidhyasanam' which can be translated as 'Listen, Reflect and Assimilate' is a Vedantic edict to the spiritual aspirant on how the Supreme Truths are to be approached and absorbed. In this series, short clips of the discourses are listened to and reflected upon, with the prayer that the assimilation happens.

This is a discussion on 'Sandeha Nivarini', the volume written by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba which initially appeared as a series of articles in Sanathana Sarathi - the ashram monthly magazine from Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi.

How to deal with repeated failings in the spiritual path?This is a series that was aired on Radio Sai Asia Stream (Prasanthi Stream now) in 2016-17. The host replies to questions on practising spirituality in daily life based on Bhagawan's timeless message. The questions were received from an audience that varied in age, profession, and cultural background.

The Gita Series - A triune pilgrimage - 199 - Ch 15 - Slokas 10 to 14Food Prayer: ahaṁ vaiśhvānaro bhūtvā

This series helps to relive some of the beautiful articles published in the early issues of Sanathana Sarathi, the ashram monthly magazine from Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi.

Discussion on Discourse 01 (May 23, 1973) - Part 1Among the thousands of discourses delivered by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, those that He gave as part of the Summer Course series are remarkably special. They are focused on specific spiritual themes, and as they are for youngsters, the elucidation is gradual. In this series, members of SSSMC go through the discourses delivered as part of the 1973 Summer Course Series. These discourses were on Adi Shankara's Bhaja Govindam.'Shravanam Mananam Nidhidhyasanam' which can be translated as 'Listen, Reflect and Assimilate' is a Vedantic edict to the spiritual aspirant on how the Supreme Truths are to be approached and absorbed. In this series, short clips of the discourses are listened to and reflected upon, with the prayer that the assimilation happens.

This is a discussion on 'Sandeha Nivarini', the volume written by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba which initially appeared as a series of articles in Sanathana Sarathi - the ashram monthly magazine from Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi.