Prema Vāṇī for the Day

Faith

Faith and steadiness in it.

  1. 11 September 2026Prema Is Spiritual WisdomIn the devotion of Bharatiyas, we sometimes find situations bordering on the absurd.From Swami’s discourse of 20 May 1995
  2. 26 August 2026The Interval Between Two PainsPrahlada was a great devotee of God.From Swami’s discourse of 15 September 1986
  3. 20 August 2026Gold in the CrucibleWherever faith and dedication to God are evident, forces that tend to ridicule it and diminish its strength also are found.From Swami’s discourse of 30 August 1974
  4. 19 August 2026Hand the Keys to the CharioteerGod is all-powerful; God is everywhere; God is all-knowing.From Swami’s discourse of 23 February 1971
  5. 16 August 2026Fix Your Love on Its SourceWhen love is directed towards things that cater to the senses or bodily happiness, it will dry up when they fail or disappoint.From Swami’s discourse of 23 February 1971
  6. 9 August 2026Who Showed the Calf the Udder?Fire is bound to exist where there is smoke.From Swami’s discourse of 7 July 1996
  7. 5 August 2026Confidence in Your Love for GodEgoism and divinity are incompatible.From Summer Showers, June 1979, chapter 26
  8. 4 August 2026The Proof of His DivinityWhen a dumb person eats a sweet dish, he can only experience its sweetness but cannot express it in words.From Swami’s discourse of 7 July 1996
  9. 30 July 2026Sorrow Is Only a FeelingEmbodiments of Love!From Swami’s discourse of 17 October 2004
  10. 26 July 2026The Thirst for UnionCome to Me, eager to learn, to progress, to see yourself in Me, and I shall certainly welcome you and show you the way.From Swami’s discourse of 28 December 1960
  11. 17 July 2026Your Peace and the Peace of the WorldYou cannot be indifferent to the state of the environment in which you live.From Swami’s discourse of 10 April 1986
  12. 14 July 2026The Tax of GratitudeNothing in the world man-made can equal the glory, grandeur, and majesty of God.From Swami’s discourse of 20 May 1996
  13. 10 July 2026Eating the Old HarvestDo not grieve that the Lord is testing you and putting you to the ordeal of undergoing them.From Swami’s discourse of February 1963
  14. 5 July 2026Open the Tap of BhaktiYou may have a lamp, oil and wick, but there should be someone to light the lamp.From Swami’s discourse of 16 April 1996
  15. 19 June 2026A Single Chair in the HeartWhen a person suffers from a severe stomachache due to appendicitis, the doctor operates upon him and removes the appendix.From Swami’s discourse of 28 June 1996
  16. 22 May 2026The Two Banks of the River of LifeA river has two banks.From Swami’s discourse of 23 April 1998
  17. 20 May 2026Swami’s Warranty on SādhanaWhile practising sadhana, one must follow the rules laid down in scriptures or follow the commands of the Guru or that of God.From Swami’s discourse of 7 July 1985
  18. 8 May 2026Faith That He KnowsAffection for mother and reverence for father are necessary.From Swami’s discourse of 6 May 1997
  19. 29 April 2026Letting Go Is the Greatest ĀnandaWhen man realises the inefficiency of the senses, the mind, and the intellect to grapple with the Reality and know the inner core of his truth, he discovers he is the Atma, which is Sathya, Dharma, Shanti, Prema!From Swami’s discourse of 21 July 1967
  20. 28 April 2026Welcome the Ups and DownsFor man, there are two kinds of states in this world.From Dhyana Vahini, chapter 3
  21. 20 April 2026The Order of PrioritiesThe Pandavas overcame all their trials and tribulations by their faith in God.From Swami’s discourse of 30 May 1992
  22. 18 April 2026The Dharma Only Prema Can EstablishTo attain peace and happiness, what is it that he must acquire?From Swami’s discourse of 29 July 1988
  23. 19 August 2025The Perfect Foil for GraceEvery Avatar has two causes: the prayers of devotees and the atrocities of wicked people.From Swami’s discourse of 21 May 1995
  24. 14 August 2025The Car We Never Got IntoIf anybody accosts a person and asks him, “Who are you?”, out of his identification with the body, he gives his name in reply.From Swami’s discourse of 23 August 1995
  25. 14 July 2025The Label That Matches the BookGod is everywhere.From Swami’s discourse of 7 July 1990
  26. 9 July 2025The Guru Comes in Search of YouDo not go in search of gurus.From Swami’s discourse of 7 July 1990
  27. 3 June 2025Watching from the StandsNever give room to the thought that you are the body.From Swami’s discourse of 20 May 1993
  28. 31 May 2025Looking Ahead Is TapasFirm faith is essential for realising the Self.From Swami’s discourse of 6 March 1989
  29. 9 May 2025What Can You Not Give Up?Always pray to God for His grace.From Swami’s discourse of 6 May 1997
  30. 17 April 2025Yoked to the World and BrokenBhakti and shraddha (devotion and faith) are the two oars, with which you can take the boat across the sea of worldly life (samsara).From Swami’s discourse of 1955
  31. 15 April 2025Two Lessons in the Curriculum of the WorldYou proceed from ‘death’ to ‘life’ and from ‘illness’ to ‘health’ by the experience of the buffetings of the world.From Swami’s discourse of 1953
  32. 8 April 2025Where Is the Prayer?Some people may have some doubts related to prayer.From Prasanthi Vahini, chapter 7

Swami’s discourses on Faith