Sathya Sai - The Eternal Companion (Volume 2, Issue 8, August 2023)

Book excerpt: Om Sri Sai Ram. Sri Sathya Sai International Organization (SSSIO) offers the August 2023 issue of Sathya Sai–The Eternal Companion at the divine lotus feet of our Guru Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba with love, reverence, and gratitude. This issue features a divine discourse by Swami given on November 20, 1990, where He explains the characteristics of a devotee who is dear to the Lord. Swami explains the ancient and immortal message of the Bhagavad Gita in practical terms for the purification of our hearts and spiritual progress. He urges us to recognize our innate divinity, live in unity, keep away from narrow-mindedness, and serve all creation selflessly. The editorial, Bhakti – The Path of Devotion For Self-Realization, delves into the qualities of a true devotee given by Lord (Sai) Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita, Chapter 12, Slokas 13–20. It expounds on the nature of devotion and explains in detail each quality that we can adopt and practice on the path of devotion to Self-Realization. The publication contains unique personal experiences of devotees with Sri Sathya Sai Baba and articles on the glory of womanhood, ideal Sai Young Adults, Sathya Sai Education, and a major medical camp held in Africa. A brief overview of the growth of the Sathya Sai School in Thailand shows how Sathya Sai Education has illumined the lives of children over decades.