The Name
repeating and singing the Name of God. 262 discourses.
1958
- Meditation On The Lord's Name And Form23 February 1958, Chithravathi River Bed, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Examine, Experience25 March 1958, Chennai
- Tolerance2 August 1958, Venkatagiri
- The Wise Farmer2 September 1958, Mirthipadu
- Qualities And Money14 December 1958, Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu
- Education And Peace20 December 1958, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
1959
- The Moon And The Mind7 February 1959, Shivarathri, Prasanthi Nilayam
- The Insentient And The Supreme Consciousness10 July 1959 · First talk, Akhanda bhajans, Bengaluru
- The Underlying TruthsSecond talk
- The Screen Within11 July 1959, Tyāgarāja festival, before the Tyāgarāja Bhakta Maṇḍali's work of building a Tyāgarāja temple, Tirupati
- The Temple9 September 1959, Budili Village
1960
1961
- Supreme Power14 February 1961, The day after Mahāśivarātri, Puttaparthi
- The Real Almanac17 March 1961, Ugadi, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Start Good Associations30 April 1961, Triloknath Hall, Lucknow
- Sweet Abode Of The LordNovember 1961, Dasara, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Destiny Is No Iron Cage24 November 1961, Prasanthi Nilayam
1962
- Near And Far7 March 1962, Prasanthi Nilayam
- The Broken Bow10 March 1962, Shivarathri, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Proceed Beyond The Lover, Loved, and Love28 April 1962, Prasanthi Nilayam
- The Prison Walls24 May 1962, Maddhur
- On To Victory21 November 1962, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Planning The Curriculum23 November 1962, Birthday - 37, Prasanthi Nilayam
1963
- Ask For Me4 February 1963, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Sweeten And Lighten Life6 February 1963, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Home Or Cave?8 February 1963, Prasanthi Nilayam
- True Nature Of Rama1 April 1963, Rama Navami, Rajamundry
- Auspiciousness (Sivam), Not Corpse (Savam)29 April 1963, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Supreme Spirit And Supreme Lord Of All20 October 1963, Avatar Day, Prasanthi Nilayam
- The Natural and the Artificial6 December 1963 · First talk, Srisailam
- Project Site, Worship SiteSecond talk, Address to the Workers at Project Site
1964
- Names do not matter14 January 1964, Sankranthi, Prasanthi Nilayam
- The house of the Lord3 February 1964, Trichy
- Upanayanam16 May 1964, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Sravana and Smarana29 July 1964, Prasanthi Nilayam
- The Rain Clouds14 August 1964, Chennai
- The bubble of pride16 August 1964, Chennai
- Genuine kinsmen9 October 1964, Prasanthi Nilayam
- The bond that unbinds15 October 1964, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Through mirth and moan25 November 1964, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Travel Light8 December 1964 · First talk, Hyderabad
- Anna and amrithaSecond talk
- Are words mere sound?12 December 1964, Prasanthi Vidhwanmahaasabha, Venkatagiri
- Diagnose your own disease17 December 1964, Kalahasthi
1965
- Close the windows and save the lampJanuary 1965, Vaikunta Ekadasi, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Kare kankanam30 January 1965, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Dharma and dharmashaalaMarch 1965, Changalamma Temple, Sulurpet
- The voice of thunderMarch 1965, Kakinada
- The three-day fairMarch 1965, Samara
- This joy and thatMarch 1965, Pithapuram
- Vitamin GSeptember 1965, Dasara, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Every hair's endOctober 1965, Dasara, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Have no desh: seek no upadeshOctober 1965, Dasara, Prasanthi Nilayam
- The lamp at the door24 October 1965, Diwali, Prasanthi Nilayam
1966
- StudiesDecember 1966, Pune
- Develop detachmentDecember 1966, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Hitha and priya16 March 1966 · First talk, Mumbai
- The inner wheelSecond talk, Sardar Patel Stadium, Mumbai
- Inauguration of the Prasanthi Nilayam Township4 August 1966, Bhajan Hall, Prasanthi Nilayam, AP
- Of Him, to Him, by Him7 September 1966, Krishna Jayanthi, Prasanthi Nilayam
- The supreme physician15 October 1966, Dasara, Hospital Day, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Achieve nil balance17 October 1966, Dasara, Prasanthi Nilayam
- The road to bliss20 October 1966, Dasara, Avatar Day, Prasanthi Nilayam
- The one Purusha24 October 1966, Dasara, Prasanthi Nilayam
- The Name of GodNovember 1966, Prasanthi Nilayam
- A constable on each side11 November 1966, Diwali, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Pranava the praana23 November 1966, Birthday - 41, Prasanthi Nilayam
1967
- The treasure under your feetDecember 1967
- Milk and Water1 January 1967, New Year, Chennai
- The trail of wings22 January 1967, Prasanthi Nilayam
- The dying lament the dead10 March 1967, Prasanthi Nilayam
- From every throat, his melody19 March 1967, Matunga, Mumbai
- The world, a training ground28 March 1967, Bhavanagar
- Sathya Sai Seva21 April 1967, First All-India Conference of the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organization, Chennai
- Be a Snake Charmer23 May 1967, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Three-in-one now28 July 1967, Krishna Jayanthi, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Sweetness invisible31 July 1967, Prasanthi Vidwanmahaasabha, Anantapur
- Naamasmarana - The Panacea26 November 1967, Prasanthi Nilayam
- God, Ever Near21 December 1967, Tirupunithura
1968
- The bandage removed from the eye14 February 1968, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Death: a welcome voyage23 February 1968, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Atom of majesty26 February 1968, Shivarathri, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Chiththa shuddhi yoga1 March 1968, Vijayanagar Colony, Hyderabad
- The true tablet5 March 1968, Prasanthi Vidhwanmahaasabha, Hyderabad
- One-fourth and three-fourths27 March 1968, Venkatagiri
- Horn and tusk28 March 1968, Venkatagiri
- The lost key29 March 1968, Ugadi, Venkatagiri
- Name, the never-failing fountain16 May 1968, World Conference, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations, Bhaaratheeya Vidhya Bhavan Campus, Mumbai
- The Revelation17 May 1968, World Conference Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organizations, Mumbai
- A modernised Mahaabhaaratha18 May 1968 · First talk, World Conference Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organizations, Mumbai
- Sing the sweet nameSecond talk
- The message I bring4 July 1968, Nairobi (Kenya, East Africa)
- Light the lamps of love8 July 1968, Kampala (Uganda: East Africa)
- The footprints of God16 August 1968, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Become the Lord's flute19 August 1968, Prasanthi Nilayam
- The creeper and the tree22 September 1968, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Die into a new day23 September 1968, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Transmute every minute24 September 1968, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Inspiration, not imitation1 October 1968, Dasara, Vijayadasami, Prasanthi Nilayam
1969
- MahaaShivarathriFebruary 1969, Shivarathri, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Japa, Saadhana10 May 1969, Mumbai
- In it, not, of it15 May 1969, Ahmedabad
- Exercise in futility16 October 1969, Prasanthi Nilayam
- The true time-table19 October 1969, Prasanthi Nilayam
- The Hundredth and the next21 November 1969, All India Conference, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Doing the done22 November 1969 · First talk, All India Conference, Prasanthi Nilayam
- From me, not, for meSecond talk
- Strive to Put into Practice the Divine Teachings23 November 1969, Birthday, Prasanthi Nilayam, AP
1970
- Pride and the fall13 January 1970, Conference of Mysore State Units, Brindavan
- Stone as God, not, God as stone12 May 1970, Mumbai
- The ripe fruit9 June 1970, Prasanthi Nilayam
- The Ganga and the sea19 July 1970, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Yaaga is Thyaaga15 August 1970, India Independence Day, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Make every day Kṛṣṇa's birthday24 August 1970, Kṛṣṇāṣṭamī
- Recognise your Self6 October 1970, Dasara, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Maaya and mayaa8 October 1970, Dasara, Prasanthi Nilayam
- My three10 October 1970, Dasara, Prasanthi Nilayam
- The commentary on the message11 October 1970, Dasara, Vijayadasami, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Questions answered22 November 1970 · First talk, All-India Conference of Workers of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organizations, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Truth of TruthSecond talk
1971
- Link by linkJanuary 1971, Mumbai
- Forms of foodJanuary 1971, Hyderabad
- Sappers and minersFebruary 1971, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Life-long bhajanFebruary 1971, Shivarathri, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Step by step21 February 1971, Shivarathri, Prasanthi Nilayam
- The new year dress27 March 1971, Ugadi, Prasanthi Nilayam
- You are all IMay 1971, Dharwar
- Who am I?May 1971, Dharwar
- Constant Divine Communion23 July 1971, Prasanthi Nilayam
1972
1973
1974
1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1981
1982
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
- The Light of the Name Alone Is the Radiant Power That Dispels Ajñāna and Darkness16 October 1988, Dasara, Prasanthi Nilayam
- To Attain God, the Embodiment of Prema, We Must Make Prema Itself Our Support17 October 1988, Dasara, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Believe That God Alone Is the True Friend, and Try to Follow Him!18 October 1988, Dasara, Prasanthi Nilayam
- The Chief Goal of Man Is Bhakti for God Itself!19 October 1988, Dasara, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Make Your Life Worthwhile in Nāma-saṅkīrtana!20 October 1988, Dasara (Vijayadaśamī), Prasanthi Nilayam
1989
- Divinity alone is the basis of everything18 June 1989, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Win the Grace of God22 June 1989, Prasanthi Nilayam
- The Essence of the Vedas Is the Sound of the Flute23 June 1989
- The Name of God Alone Is the Boat12 September 1989, Onam, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Honour the Vedas3 October 1989, Dasara, Prasanthi Nilayam
1990
- Life must be bound by discipline31 January 1990
- Devotion in action8 February 1990
- There is no place where God is not12 February 1990
- Prema itself is God17 February 1990
- More potent than portents27 March 1990, Ugādi, the New Year of Pramoda
- Your conscience is your adviser29 March 1990, to the students, as they leave for the holidays, bidden back for the summer course
- Sathyam vada; Dharmam chara29 April 1990
1991
1992
- The Ātma dwelling in all beings is one!28 January 1992 · First talk
- The good fortune of seeing one's own svarūpa is JñānaSecond talk
- Power Of The Divine Name2 March 1992, Shivarathri, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Singing the Name of God makes the five elements holy3 March 1992, Mahāśivarātri, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Perennial Message Of The Ramayana25 May 1992, Summer Course 1992, Brindavan
1993
- Serve the Divine: Chant the Name20 February 1993, Shivarathri, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Chaithanya and the 'Outcast'16 March 1993, Discourse when Bhagavaan chose for His theme a significant episode from the life of Chaithanya Mahaaprabhu, Prasanthi Nilayam
- The life of Samartha Raamadhas19 March 1993, Brindavan
- Glory of the Lord's lotus feet7 October 1993, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Bhaarath's glorious Vedhic heritage18 October 1993, Yagna, Prasanthi Nilayam
1994
1995
1996
- The Name is the great boat for life18 February 1996, Mahāśivarātri, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Man's Own Conduct Is the Cause of His Joys and Sorrows25 June 1996, Sai Kulwant Hall
- Learning Without Practice Is Futile1 July 1996, Sai Kulwant Hall
- Follow the Religion of Love10 July 1996, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Namasmarana is the Greatest Sadhana in the Kali Yuga12 July 1996, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Nama Sankirtan Is The Royal Path For Man's Redemption19 July 1996, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Develop Your Faith With Love For God20 July 1996, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Experiencing Unity of Man and God25 July 1996, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Virtues are the Foundation of Peace26 July 1996, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Prayer Is the Awakening of the Divine Power within Man17 August 1996, Sai Kulwant Hall
- Man's Aim and Goal Is the Vision of His Own Svarūpa3 October 1996, Pādukā festival, Sai Kulwant Hall
- When the Home Is Set Right, the World Is Set Right19 October 1996, Dasara, Sai Kulwant Hall
- In God's Creation Everything Is Pure!21 October 1996, Dasara, Vijayadaśamī, Sai Kulwant Hall
- We Must Make Human Life a Life Full of Prema23 November 1996, Birthday, Sai Kulwant Hall
1997
- Bhajans and bliss8 March 1997, Shivarathri, Prasanthi Nilayam
- The greatness of nāmasmaraṇa11 April 1997, Madras visit, Madras
- “Rāmo vigrahavān dharmaḥ”16 April 1997, Śrī Rāma Navamī, Brindavan
- The principle of the Ātma and divinity17 July 1997, Youth conference, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Guard your character as dearly as life19 July 1997, World Youth Conference, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Mamaivāṃśo jīvaloke...25 August 1997, Kṛṣṇāṣṭamī, Prasanthi Nilayam
- The ideal of Bali Cakravarti14 September 1997, Oṇam, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Bhakti, discipline, the keeping of duty23 September 1997, Pādukā festival, Prasanthi Nilayam
1998
- The power of saṅkalpas26 February 1998, Mahāśivarātri, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Remembrance Alone Is the Way Across15 March 1998, Brindavan, Whitefield
- Who can recognise the principle of Śrī Rāma5 April 1998, Śrī Rāma Navamī, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Remembering the Name of God Removes All Sorrow4 September 1998, Onam, Prasanthi Nilayam
1999
2000
2001
2002
- God loves the inner feeling24 February 2002, Pilgrims from Shirdi and Vijayawada, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Sai's message is the message of Prema26 February 2002, To the students of the Higher Secondary School, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Sumitrā and Ūrmilā, Given to Sacrifice14 April 2002, Tamil New Year; Viṣu, Brindavan
- The Name of Rāma is best; the thought of Rāma is enough21 April 2002, Rāma Navamī, Brindavan
- The Ideals Of Education In Ancient India16 May 2002, Summer Course 2002, Brindavan
- The So'ham principle itself is the principle of the Trimūrti12 October 2002, Dasara, Prasanthi Nilayam
2003
2004
- If you remember the name of Rāma, neither attachment nor disease will cling to you30 March 2004, Śrī Rāma Navamī, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Do nāmasmaraṇa for peace of mind!23 August 2004, Pilgrimage of devotees from Śrīkākuḷam district, Prasanthi Nilayam
- God Delights in Song, the Lover of Song6 September 2004, Kṛṣṇāṣṭamī, Prasanthi Nilayam
- The Veda, the Wealth of All Knowledge19 October 2004
- Do Not Give Up the Remembrance of the Name!21 October 2004, Durgāṣṭamī
- Service to Society Is Itself Life's Supreme Goal23 November 2004, Birthday, Prasanthi Nilayam
2005
2006
- All is full of Brahman26 February 2006, Śivarātri, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Our Ātma itself is Rāma7 April 2006, Śrī Rāma Navamī, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Divinity is attained only through Prema for God11 August 2006, Ati Rudra Mahā Yajña, Prasanthi Nilayam
- ‘Dharma protects those who protect it’1 October 2006, Dasara, Prasanthi Nilayam
2007
- Prema for God is the divine medicine for every worry11 February 2007, Pilgrims from Adilabad District, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Your very heart is Rāma's temple27 March 2007, Śrī Rāma Navamī, Prasanthi Nilayam
- The word and the way of the Avatāras are most auspicious4 September 2007, Kṛṣṇa Janmāṣṭamī, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Akhaṇḍa Bhajan13 November 2007, Akhaṇḍa bhajan, Prasanthi Nilayam
- The path of Prema brings the fruit of every sādhana15 December 2007, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Anything In Life Can Be Achieved With Faith In God26 December 2007, Christmas, Prasanthi Nilayam
2008
- The Name of Rāma is best; the thought of Rāma is enough13 April 2008, Tamil New Year; the eve of Śrī Rāma Navamī, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Remembering the Name is the way across24 May 2008, Brindavan
- Oneness is divinity31 May 2008, Brindavan
- Thinking of Rāma removes every worry28 June 2008, Śrīmad Rāmāyaṇa Sudhā Pravacana Saptāham, Prasanthi Nilayam