Prema Vāṇī for the Day

God within

God dwelling in every being.

  1. 10 October 2026Drinking the Juice Through the Straw of the SensesThe indriyas (senses) may be used for the purpose of increasing spiritual anandam (bliss).From Swami’s discourse of 2 August 1963
  2. 14 September 2026Seek the Lord FirstThe Lord's family is an ideal one, maintaining harmony and peace in spite of the antagonistic elements present amongst them.From Swami’s discourse of 10 September 1984
  3. 22 August 2026Drinking Deep the Nectar of PremaThe Lord resides not only in the hearts of devotees, but also in the hearts of the evil-minded.From Swami’s discourse of 15 September 1986
  4. 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
  5. 7 August 2026The Screen and the PicturesWithout the sanction of the Lord, man cannot achieve anything in the world.From Swami’s discourse of 25 June 1989
  6. 13 July 2026Arise and Plunge into ServiceSai’s philosophy does not lie in encouraging devotees to sit in a corner, control their breath, and go on uttering, "Soham!From Swami’s discourse of 17 November 1985
  7. 12 July 2026A Heart Polished Like a MirrorA great painter once came to a Prince and offered to do a fresco on the palace wall; behind him came another, who declared that he would paint on the wall opposite, whatever painting the first one drew, even if a curtain hid it from view and even if he was not told the subject of the fresco!From Swami’s discourse of February 1963
  8. 11 July 2026The Giver of PeaceMany people come to Me distraught and pray, “Swami!From Swami’s discourse of 5 April 1981
  9. 9 July 2026Sugar in Every SweetIf you mix sugar with the wheat flour or the rice flour and prepare some kind of sweet, you will get the sweet taste of such a preparation in your mouth.From Swami’s discourse of 1 June 1973
  10. 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
  11. 16 June 2026Dharma Is Prema Made ManifestAccording to Indian culture, there are four Purusharthas (objectives) of man’s life, namely, Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha (righteousness, wealth, desire, and liberation).From Swami’s discourse of 1 May 1997
  12. 18 May 2026The Colour of the GlassesOnce, Krishna thought of testing the nature of Yudhishthira and Duryodhana.From Swami’s discourse of 4 April 1993
  13. 10 May 2026Many Paths, One GoalThe glory and majesty of the Lord are imminent in the universe, as a fragrance in the air, as heat in the fire, or as butter in milk.From Swami’s discourse of 15 February 1969
  14. 4 May 2026The Beggar Asks the IndwellerEven if others trouble you and pose problems for you, bear it with patience, believing that it will do you only good.From Swami’s discourse of 23 November 2001
  15. 1 May 2026Alike Within, Fitting WithoutBuddha taught that we should not have anger, we should not find others’ faults, and we should not harm others because all are embodiments of the pure, eternal principle of the Atma.From Swami’s discourse of 13 May 2006
  16. 27 April 2026Be the Prema That You AreGod has provided everything for man’s good in the world.From Swami’s discourse of 27 February 1995
  17. 17 February 2026Remember the Seer, Not the SeenConsider this example: Here is a person whose form can be described in terms of various physical features.From Swami’s discourse of 7 March 1997
  18. 21 September 2025Nearer Than Mother, Dearer Than FatherThe Lord pervades everything in the cosmos with His myriad feet, hands, eyes, faces and ears.From Swami’s discourse of 14 January 1991
  19. 31 August 2025Transcending the Mind Through PremaIn the waking state, the mind is completely conscious.From Swami’s discourse of 2 September 1996
  20. 4 August 2025Going Near the SupremeVyasa taught the essence of the Vedas in just two sentences: Paropakaraya Punyaya, Papaya Para Peedanam - Helping others is meritorious.From Swami’s discourse of 8 April 1996
  21. 26 July 2025Turning the Vision InwardNot being able to recognise your innate divinity is ignorance.From Swami’s discourse of 1 January 2000
  22. 14 July 2025The Label That Matches the BookGod is everywhere.From Swami’s discourse of 7 July 1990
  23. 13 July 2025Beyond the Form, Holding the FormYou must all realise that the relationship between you and Me is not related only to the physical body.From Swami’s discourse of 24 July 1983
  24. 4 July 2025The Fruit of Love RipensGod is present in all human beings.From Swami’s discourse of 28 July 2007
  25. 2 July 2025Love All, Because God Is EverywhereAll people in this world love someone or the other.From Swami’s discourse of 28 July 2007
  26. 2 June 2025Pain Is Physical, Sorrow Is an InterpretationThere is a divine power that is inherent in every human being.From Swami’s discourse of 24 June 1989
  27. 7 May 2025One Current, Many WattagesThe Chaitanyam (Atmic consciousness) that is present in the Divine is also present in living beings.From Swami’s discourse of 23 November 1992
  28. 10 April 2025Forget Others, Remember GodCultivate pure love through these two methods: 1.From Prema Vahini, chapter 19

Swami’s discourses on God within