Prema Vāṇī for the Day

Service

Service to man as worship of God.

  1. 17 September 2026From the Flower to the Ripe FruitWhat is the aim of human life?From Swami’s discourse of 21 August 1994
  2. 15 September 2026Spirituality Is Living for GodActive workers (of the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations) should have no feeling of arrogance or ostentation in carrying on their activities.From Swami’s discourse of 19 November 1987
  3. 12 September 2026The Real Wealth Is ĀnandaOne should be prepared to serve others rather than choose to be served by them.From Swami’s discourse of 19 November 1987
  4. 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
  5. 7 July 2026Love Is Manifested, Not ManufacturedThe knowledge that the students acquire in schools and colleges is only information-oriented.From Swami’s discourse of 27 January 2004
  6. 22 June 2026Dharma Is DharmaThere is no word which can successfully convey the depth and the amplitude of meaning contained in the word - Dharma.From Swami’s discourse of 3 June 1993
  7. 15 June 2026Who Is the Service For?There are millions of people who serve their fellowmen with God’s Name on their lips.From Swami’s discourse of 24 February 2002
  8. 2 June 2026Patching the Holes in the VesselI want to draw your attention to something very important.From Swami’s discourse of 28 June 1996
  9. 16 May 2026Love That Only GivesWhatever disappears or perishes cannot be called truth.From Swami’s discourse of 27 July 1996
  10. 15 May 2026The One Desire Worth HavingDesires are common to all, whether one is young or old, man or woman, a common man or a saint.From Swami’s discourse of 4 April 1993
  11. 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
  12. 13 September 2025Hands Raised to the LordIf only you can listen to the good words of the elders and follow the straight path contained in the words of your elders, there is every chance of you becoming wise.From Swami’s discourse of 13 June 1974
  13. 2 September 2025The Live Prayer of Daily LivingThis is a chance for service for which you must feel extremely delighted, for here you can transmute your devotion and faith into positive acts of service for the benefit of your brothers and sisters.From Swami’s discourse of 20 June 1974
  14. 13 August 2025The Purpose for Which You Have ComeWhy have you come such long distances, braving all the expenses and troubles of the journey?From Swami’s discourse of 4 March 1970
  15. 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
  16. 12 July 2025The Poison in the PāyasamTo eliminate the mind and remove the delusions from it, desires have to be controlled.From Swami’s discourse of 7 July 1990
  17. 6 June 2025Rāma’s Name and Rāma’s WorkMany people complain that their troubles have not ended, and God has shown no compassion towards them.From Swami’s discourse of 8 February 1990
  18. 16 April 2025Selfishness Is What Prevents PremaThe world today has achieved great progress in the fields of science and worldly knowledge.From Swami’s discourse of 24 June 1996

Swami’s discourses on Service