Discussion on Discourse 01 (May 21, 1973) - Part 4

Among 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 series helps to relive some of the beautiful articles published in the early issues of Sanathana Sarathi, the ashram monthly magazine.

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.

Lieutenant General Dr Madhuri Kanitkar, recipient of the Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, and Param Vishisht Seva Medal, last served as the Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Medical). She is currently a member of the Prime Minister’s Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council and serves as the Vice Chancellor of Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik.

In June 2025, she delivered the keynote address at the Global Medical Conference held at Prasanthi Nilayam. Later, she shared her reflections about her first interaction with Bhagawan decades ago which had left her in absolute awe. Since coming into His fold, it is His teachings and the way of life He urged all to lead that have inspired her deeply. Today she dedicates all her laurels at His lotus feet and, even after retirement, remains full of energy to serve India in the manner Bhagawan would want.

What is it to be an instrument of Swami?

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.

“More than the medicines they prescribe, it is the sweet, gentle words, the love, and the compassion they show that can heal patients faster and more completely.” This has been Bhagawan’s guiding message to the doctors serving in His institutions: “Treat every patient as your own-as family, as dear friends-and serve them with unwavering love and care.”The Sai Medicare Mission, which began in 1954 when Bhagawan laid the foundation stone for the Sri Sathya Sai General Hospital, continues to uphold this sacred approach to healthcare. Over the decades, this mission has flourished into a vast and ennobling ecosystem, including two world-class Super Speciality Hospitals and several Mobile Hospitals.This documentary offers a window into that noble journey — a journey of holistic healing that has touched millions, spreading joy, hope, and wellness like a divine juggernaut of selfless service.

The Gita Series - A triune pilgrimage - 189 - Ch 1 4 - Slokas 05 to 08

The three Gunas that arise from the Prakrti

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