LIFE AND HISTORY OF

SRI SATHYA SAI BABA

CONTENTS -
INTRODUCTION
SHORT HISTORY OF SATHYA SAI BABA
BABAS WORKS -SERVICE TO THOSE IN NEED
a) AASHRAM
b) EDUCATION
c) HEALTH CARE
BABAS MASSAGE
BABAS TEACHING
REFERENCE
Sathya Sai Baba is a highly revered spiritual
leader and world teacher, whose life and message
are inspiring millions of people throughout the
world to turn God-ward and to lead more
purposeful and moral lives. His timeless and
universal teachings, along with the manner in
which he leads his own life, are attracting seekers
of Truth from all the religions of the world. Yet, he
is not seeking to start a new religion. Nor does he
wish to direct followers to any particular religion.
Rather, he urges us to continue to follow the
religion of our choice and/or upbringing



Sri Kondama Raju was a pious soul who lived out his hundred and
ten years of earthly existence in the unceasing contemplation of
the Lord. His wife Srilakshmamma predeceased him by twenty
years. They had two sons who were both named after Sage
Venkavadhootha - Pedda Venkama Raju and Chinna Venkama
Raju. Pedda Venkama Raju, the elder son, was married to
Easwaramma, daughter of Sri Meesaraganda Subba Raju of
Kolimigundla of Kurnool district. Pedda Venkama Raju and
Easwaramma were blessed with a son and two daughters in that
order, Seshama Raju, Venkamma, and Parvathamma. Some
years passed and Easwaramma longed for another son. She
prayed to the village gods, performed Sathyanarayana Puja and
observed a number of rigorous vows. One day, an extraordinary
incident occurred that heralded the descent of the divine into her
womb. Easwaramma had gone to the village well to draw water.
There, she noticed a strange bluish glow that transformed itself
into a luminous orb. The ball of light then glided towards her and
entered her being. Shortly thereafter, to the joy of her family,
Easwaramma found herself in the family way.


BABAS WORKS -SERVICE TO THOSE IN NEED

Sathya Sai Baba demonstrates that it is the duty of
society to ensure that all people have access to the
basic requirements for the sustenance of human life.
Sathya Sai Baba has given his life, selflessly and
magnanimously, to the service of mankind
Sathya Sai Baba publicly declared his mission in
1940, at the age of 14.
He has daily exhibited in practical and concrete terms
the highest ideals of truth, right conduct, peace, love,
and nonviolence.
Over the years, followers have organized to foster the
construction of a variety of buildings and facilities .
a)Ashram-

Sai Baba's ashram (spiritual headquarters) is located. They
come not only from India but from virtually every country of the
world.
The name of Sathya Sai Baba's ashram is Prasanthi Nilayam,
which means "abode of the highest peace".
Sathya Sai Baba interacts with all people on a heart-to-heart
basis. There are no intermediaries between himself and those
who yearn for knowledge and experience of God.
Every day for more than 50 years, Sathya Sai Baba has walked
among and talked with the spiritual pilgrims who gather around
him in increasing numbers.
He offers solace and inspiration to all sincere seekers of truth.

b) Education-
Sathya Sai Baba places great importance on proper education
for young people.
He has established a model education system, which includes
primary schools, secondary schools, and an accredited
university with three campuses, offering undergraduate,
Masters, and Ph.D. degrees.
No fees /minimum are charged to students, and admission is
open to all, regardless of race, religion, or economic condition.
In addition to emphasizing the pursuit of academic excellence,
Sathya Sai Baba's system of "integral education" is designed to
foster self-discipline and pro-social conduct.
Students are required to take courses on morality and spirituality
and to devote several hours each week to some form of
community service.
Sathya Sai Baba says that "the end of education is character".

c) Health care-
. Sathya Sai Baba has built an ultra-modern 300-bed
hospital close to the university and ashram.
Highly specialized operations, including open-heart
operations and kidney transplants, are performed
routinely.
There is absolutely no charge to the patient for
professional or hospital expenses. Motivated by the
desire to serve humanity, doctors, nurses, and
workers in the hospital render extraordinary,
compassionate, and loving care to all patients.
BABAS MASSAGE-