...a peep into the life and teachings of the enigmatic divine being who chose to walk on the earth

Who is Sathya Sai Baba?
“Yes, I am God. And You too are God. The only difference between you and me is that while I am aware of it, you are completely unaware.” This has been the response of Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba to people who question Him about His identity and divinity. Read More...

Concept of Avatarhood
An ‘Avatar’ is defined as the incarnation (bodily manifestation) of the Supreme Being. The word ‘Avatar’ is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Avataranam’ which means ‘descent’...Read More...

The Family History
The Raju family was noted for its piety since the days of the renowned sage, Venkavadhootha, who was looked upon as a Guru in hundreds of villages around. Read More...

Birth
Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba was born on the 23rd day of November 1926, at a quite little village, Puttaparthi, in the South Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, then a part of the Madras Presidency. The year was Akshaya, the Never-declining, the Ever-full. Read More...

The Early Years
The Divine child became the pet of the entire village of Puttaparthi and the farmers and cowherds vied with each other in fondling it and feeding it and playing with its lovely silken curls. Its charming smile attracted every one. Like a lighted lamp, Sathya moved about the house and laughter tinkled in the street when he lisped his sweet vocabulary of sounds. Read More...

First Signs
Sathya was also sought after by people who had lost articles of value, for He had brought with Him to Uravakonda the reputation for intuitive perception... Read More...

I am Sai Baba...
On 23rd May 1940, Sathya rose from bed as usual, but after some time, He called the members of the household around Him, gave them sugar candy and flowers taken from nowhere. At this, the neighbours too rushed in. He gave them each a ball of rice cooked in milk... Read More...

The Mission Begins...
On 20th October, 1940, the day after they all returned from Hampi, Sathyanarayana started for school as usual. However, within a few minutes, He returned to the house. Standing on the outer doorstep, He cast aside the books He was carrying and called out, “I am no longer your Sathya. I am Sai.” The sister-in-law came from the kitchen, only to be blinded by the splendour of the halo around Baba's head! He addressed her, “I am going; I don't belong to you; Maya (delusion) has gone; My Bhaktas (devotees) are calling Me; I have My Work; I can't stay here any longer." Read More...