Suggested Devotional Reading

Sathya Sai Baba encourages regular reading of Sai literature in the Nine Point Code of Conduct. 'Sai literature' is not restricted to the writings and discourses of Sathya Sai Baba, and also includes within its ambit the writing of saints and sages of any religious tradition. The five human values are found within the teachings of the founders all all the major religions of humanity, and so, may suitably form the basis of devotional reading.

The Sathya Sai Books and Publications Trust of Prashanti Nilayam undertook to publish many new books devoted to the teachings of Sai Baba, and also translated and reprinted books which were only available in various Indian printings.

All books featured on these pages may be obtained from the Sai Baba book resellers either in India, or in Victoria, Australia. Australian sales are for residents in Australia only.

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	Children of Immortality Subtitled, An exploration of the teachings of Sathya Sai Baba on loss and grief. A sensitive examination of sudden death and its impact on others, and the teachings of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. The introduction sets the framework for the book, which delivers a selection of the teachings of Sathya Sai on the purpose of life, suffering and death. Click to read more
	An exploration of the spiritual nature of the worlds both within and without. Gives a good account of why we need to make daily contact with our source, nourish that, as well as love and serve the source within all, around us. Practical book with exploratory exercises. Click to read more
	Mata Betty takes her experiences of Sathya Sai, her experiences at home in New Zealand, her experiences of selfless service, and links them to the universal reality within, that strength, that energy, that love which is always present and available within. This is but the inner presence of Sathya Sai Baba. Click to read more
	A small book which gives account of the coincidences between the concept of God in spiritual literature, and the author's experiences of Sathya Sai Baba. The author was convenor of Seva Dal at Whitefield Ashram for a period of seven years. Click to read more
	Ati Rudra Maha Yagna for World Peace and Prosperity wsa held in Sai Kulwant Hall, in the divine presence of Sathya Sai Baba between 9 - 20 August, 2006. This pack contains 3 VCD's highlighting the proceedings of the Yagna, and 1 mp3 CD with all the Divine Discourses delivered by Sathya Sai Baba, along with some of the music programmes conducted during the course of the Yagna. Click to read more
	A faithful record of the ups and downs of life as a devotee, albeit a devotee who has made many visits to Prashanti Nilayam, and never had an interview. However, she was graced with many innerviews. Many small truths are expressed in these records of this devotee's innerviews. A book to ponder and pause, and reflect on the small, veil-piercing truths which appear in the many inner conversations this author has with Baba. Click to read more
	Inspirational writing on the purpose of human life, the presence of Sathya Sai within and how to spread love in thought word and deed. A reflective book having both devotionally inspiring material and a selection from divine discourses. Mata Betty addresses devotees directly as the reader, and provides much material for reflection and action. Click to read more
	Bhagavan Uvacha Pocketbook series, Vol 3. Boxed set of 7 pocketbooks on Dharma, Guru, Karma, Life, Meditation, Peace, and Simple Truths. Small pocket sized selections on these topics, good for the shirt pocket or the purse, to read in those spare moments. Click to read more
	Mrs Anand has written a most useful book, for it causes deep reflection on the 'giftedness' of our spiritual life, that all we experience and receive is direct gift of grace of the Divine, himself. We are all going in the same direction, as Mrs Anand tells (and shared in her dream about the study circle on rebirth); all paths lead to the same goal. Devotional recollections of a Delhi's housewife's experiences on the journey to the goal. Click to read more
	The content of this book is taken entirely from the discourses of Sathya Sai Baba. Thematically compiled, there are five main sections: The coming of Jesus, the teachings of Jesus, the Sacrifice of Jesus, the Oneness and Omnipresence of God and Merging with Jesus. The main section on the teachings of Jesus is centred on the Beatitudes, which were given by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. This book is a ground-breaking masterpiece, which shows the seamless teachings of the divine in both the lives of Jesus and Sathya Sai Baba. Click to read more
	Third volume in the Necklace of Nine Sai Gems. A mine of reflective material for all its readers. Certainly, the chapters on the confounding nature of Baba, Uncertainty, and on the depths of Faith would repay time, peace, reflection and examination, again and again. Faith transcends reason. These issues are foundational for those who follow Sathya Sai Baba, for the kernel of this book is , Your life is my message. People will know me by my devotees. Click to read more
	This second volume in the Necklace of Nine Sai Gems has something for every reader, the Newcomer, the devotee, the self-enquiry process where Baba says 75% of our time ought be spent in self enquiry. Although this book appears to reiterate and reorganise Baba's teachings within some chapters, there is a discernible organisation of the material thus making for a useful reference book. Click to read more
	First of a nine volume series of books prepared for the 75th Birthday of Sathya Sai Baba. Subtitled Supremacy of Sai Avatar, supremacy, in Dr. Reddy's treatment, is self-evident when one considers the world-wide recognition, the unlimited powers and the uniqueness of Swami's reality. Extended reflection on the various aspects of the Sai Avatara. Click to read more
	Treatises on Supreme Devotion, Union of the Soul, Love of Krishna, Divine Plays of Krishna and His Pranks. Other chapters introduce and delate on Srimad Bhagavatham, Sage Vyasa, Mother Yashoda, Solitude, Yearning and Offering, Definition and Knowledge of Brahma, different names and forms of the Divine. These are principally reflection pieces which go into full scope and reflection on the depths of devotion to Lord Krishna, and Sai Krishna. Click to read more
	Humility and service form a fragrant offering on every page of this book. Gadhia refers to himself as 'this das' (this servant of the devotees of the Lord Sai) and Swami is referred to as 'Beloved Swami' and 'Beloved Baba', such is the nature of pure devotion that Gadhia had for his Lord and Guide. Through his promotion and programs on Sathya Sai Baba, Dr Gadhia brought many people from many countries world-wide to Sathya Sai Baba. Click to read more
	The individual narratives of 60 Australians as they journeyed from Melbourne to Prashanti Nilayam, and their experiences of India, the Ashram, and Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Each participant writes their own story of their experiences, interactions with Baba and aspects of their personal spiritual journey, before, during and after this visit. A kaleidoscope, showing many different perceptions of Sai Baba. Click to read more
	Selfless service is a spiritual activity. A small book filled with excerpts from Divine discourses on two principal themes - Divine Love, and Selfless service. There is a concluding essay which draws together the highlights from the enclosed discourses, giving an excellent overview of our divinity, removal of the ego and the need for all humans to engage in selfless service. Click to read more
	Divine Doctor, by Dr. N. Shanthamma, physician at Puttaparthi General Hospital. Shows Swami as all knowing, all-compassionate, all-healing Divine Mother. Dr Shantha records her 30 years service in Puttaparthi and Whitefield Hospitals. Rare glimpses of Swami and his motherly care for devotees. Glimpses of Swami's omniscience, and full, complete guidance of medical treatment of his devotees, along with divine humour and laughter. Click to read more
	Professor Korbu was appointed visiting professor of Mercantile Law when the SSSIHL was first opened. This is the narrative of a brilliant urchin who, by various ways and unknown graces, became Principal of several law colleges in Maharashtra. Prof. Korbu tells the story of Swami's grace in his life, his family, his two wives and his children. Written in a concise manner, Prof. Korbu concludes with a penetrating analysis of being a devotee and the practice of sincerity. Click to read more
	Material for this book had been stirring within this writer since she became a devotee. This book connects four basic energy-systems and their operation within the human person to the conscience. This material will be new territory for many devotees, as these four basic energies impact on our everyday lives. Ground-breaking work, part and parcel of true humaness in the Golden Age. Click to read more
	The Essential Wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita book is a shorter, bare-essentials Gita, aimed at people who have never had the opportunity nor a guided way to approach the Gita. Krishna's teachings are the same, but are rearranged under five chapters that correspond to the five big spiritual questions. These are tailor-made for daily spiritual reading. What is read, reflected upon, stays in the mind during most of the day, and causes further reflection, integration and application in daily life. Click to read more
	Sai Sandesh - Sai Gems for Healthy Living, by Anil Kumar, translator for Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. The author has been giving Sunday talks for devotees in Prashanti Nilayam for many years. His talks have encompassed an extraordinary range of subjects, from human behaviour to spiritual discipline, to parenting. He is ever the one to cite the Vedas, to share of his learning experiences at the Feet of Bhagavan Baba, and share his acute spiritual insights with devotees. Click to read more
	Sathya Sai Speaks, Volume 36, Part 2. Divine Discourses given by Sri Sathya Sai Baba beginning with Doctors' Day, 2003, Spirit of Sacrifice is the Hallmark of the True Doctor. 12 divine discourses included, concluding with address Christmas Day, 2003, You are God yourself. Good reference, and suitable for Study Circle, satsang and daily spiritual reading. Take 2 or three pages of Vitamin G daily, for health. Click to read more
	Sathya Sai Speaks, Volume 36, Part 1. Divine Discourses given by Sri Sathya Sai Baba beginning with New Year Day Discourse, 2003, Strive for Unity, Purity and Divinity. 14 divine discourses included, concluding with address to students at Brindavan on 2 June 2003, Character is the Crest Jewel of Education. Good reference, and suitable for Study Circle, satsang and daily spiritual reading. Take 2 or three pages of Vitamin G daily, for health. Click to read more
	Well known for his scholarship and humour, especially among Sai devotees everywhere, Prof. Anil Kumar endears himself to every reader of his writings which unfailingly exude a rare flavour of camaraderie and brotherhood. It will not be out of place to say that this book, aptly titled "Rays of Radiance - Service, Adoration, Illumination - SAI", is a collection and compilation of certain ultimate experiences that he had with the Divine over a period of years. Click to read more
	With Love, Man is God, narrative and exposition on the teachings of Sathya Sai Baba, by Sam Sandweiss, author of Sai Baba, the Holy Man and the Psychiatrist. Explores Swami's teachings and identifies nine core elements that represent special landmarks along the spiritual path and he fills out the elements with with stories and recounting his and others, spiritual experiences. Click to read more
	HIS story, the divine narratives of Sathya Sai Baba's younger days. Comprising 183 pages, with 30 black and white photographs and excerpts from Divine Discourses forming 18 Chapters, this book narrates, in the words of the Sai Avatar, his childhood and school days, and concludes with the demise of Kondama Raju and an accounting of Swami selecting his parents for their worldly role as his body's parents. Click to read more
	Sathyam, Sivam, Sundaram, Volume 5. The offical biography of Sri Sathya Sai Baba is the "Sathyam Sivam Sundaram" series, which cover the life and works of Sathya Sai Baba between birth and 1980. The chronicler of the life of Sai Baba was Sri N Kasturi, who collated and authored the information in the first 4 volumes. Some 25 years have passed since the release of Volume 4. Now, a new volume has been prepared, covering the years 1980-1985. Click to read more
	This is a compilation of discourses on Vedas selected by the late Subramanya Sastry, the vedic scholar through whom Swami gave the Sai Gayathri. Sri Sastry had compiled the divine discourses delivered by Bhagawan Baba on different occasions on Vedas and Vedic Dharma in the This was originally published in form of a book titled 'Sri Sathya Sai Vedavani', in the Telugu language, in 1987. This is now published in an English print edition. Click to read more
	An inspiring book. Sai Baba's teachings have been viewed and reviewed from the perspective and role of a mother. Here, many selections and citations from Divine Discourses form the framework of these chapters, interspersed with social data, statistics and observations of experts in family and child-raising. Click to read more
	Sunrays for Sundays provided food for reflection for every Sunday. This current volume follows on from where the previous publication left off; This collection inspires each read to share a story with his or her family every Monday, whether at the dining table or elsewhere and provide an imaginative, stirring narrative. Click to read more
	Prema Dhaara, meaning the Ever-flowing Stream of Love is a collection of letters and messages from our beloved Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba to His students, teachers and others. In these letters, Bhagavan has conveyed His utmost concern in guiding them from the depths of worldly life to the heaven of freedom through words of wisdom suffused with love and messages of nectarine quality. Click to read more
	P.P. Arya is a volumnious writer on the teachings of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. He has the unique capacity to discern the questions of most importance to devotees, old and new, and to lay them out with superb selections of Swami's teachings. Click to read more
	The subtitle is specific: A Guide to — The fundamental truths they must know; The rules they must follow; The inner battles they must fight. It is soul stirring to read that someone finally acknowledges that the journey to moksha may from time to time be an inner battlground with the senses, the mind, and the ego. Click to read more
	A birthday souvenir - for Him who is birthless, deathless, ageless. An attempt to place on record, for devotees satisfaction, the outpourings from the hearts of some of His children their appreciation, adoration and eloquent expression of gratitude for the One who willed to become many. Click to read more
	Sai Sparshan Book of Homage offered by SSSIHL on the occasion of 80th Birthday of Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. A hefty 11x8 in size, and 334 pages, with five full-size colour plates and many black and white photographs, this celebratory volume comprises 12 sections with articles covering a spectrum (not the whole, but a offering, nonetheless) of the known activities of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the Kali Yuga Avatar. Click to read more