Young Sathya
THIS PLACE which derives its name from “Serpent Hill” has a High School which will be ever famous because of Sathya's attendance there.
What is Uravakonda?
At first the name was Uragakonda, uraga meaning serpent and konda meaning hill.
Out of the 15 Vahinis written by Baba, only THIS ONE'S NAME, which means “Clearance of Spiritual Doubts”, does not have the word “Vahini” in it
What is Sandeha Nivarini ?
There are 15 vahinis in all, written in Telugu by Baba and translated into English by Prof. Kasturi.
At the early age of 14, Sri Sathya Sai Baba revealed His future mission in a letter written to THIS ELDER BROTHER of His
Who is Seshama Raju ?
THIS PERSON was awarded gold medal for Bachelor’s degree by India’s Former President and Scientist - Late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
THE SAME PERSON'S spiritual journey with Swami started off around four years ago through a wonderful dream which was indeed his/her first calling card from Swami.
Who is Ayswariya ?
One more fact about Ayswariya: She thought that she was the first generation devotee in her maternal side..very recently, she came to know that her grandmother used to be an ardent devotee of Swami and she had some fun and playful times with young Swami during her childhood days!
THIS PERSON got married in Paatha Mandiram in Parthi.
THIS PERSON is also an avid indoor plant gardener who has over 20 indoor plants and can tell you pretty much anything about growing plants indoors!
Who is Aparna ?
Aparna has also learnt Bharatanatyam for 7 years.
THIS WAS THE NAME of the Bhajan Group founded by Young Sathya, gathering several children to organize Bhajan sessions in the village
What is Pandhari Bhajan Group ?
Bhagawan says, “The end of education is Character” and “The end of knowledge IS THIS”
What is Love ?
Summer Showers Discourse - 20 May 1991
Prasanthi Nilayam was inaugurated on the 23rd November OF THIS YEAR, which is also a multiple of 10
What is 1950 ?
Prasanthi Nilayam was inaugurated on the twenty-fourth birthday of Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. It took about two years to build.
THIS PERSON whose great grandpa was a veterinarian,
- Cannot wink
- Does not like cruises
- Can eat pizza anytime of the day
- Has a very green thumb
Who is Sumana ?
Sumana had many direct interactions with Swami but she didn't want to give any of those out because (in her own words) "THEY WILL FIND OUT!" :-)
Anyway, here's a Swami one from her: Swami kept me engaged with oranges as a child.
By mistake, THIS PERSON walked into Swami’s Mandir with sandals on and our ever-forgiving Swami made a joke about it.
Who is Sai Lakshmi ?
Bhagawan was born on THIS DAY OF THE WEEK
What is Monday ?
It was 23rd November 1926. According to the Hindu calendar, it corresponded to Somavar (Monday), Thadia (the third day) after the full moon, Karthika month, Akshaya year and ardra star. Hindus consider Mondays of the Karthika month as favorite days of Lord Siva and perform special worship.
The famous words of Bhagawan titled “Your mission has begun” is actually a message that was received BY THIS DEVOTEE of Bhagawan
Who is Charles Penn ?
On 30th June of 1968, Bhagawan embarked on His first and only ever visit beyond the confines of Indian soil to VISIT THIS PLACE
What is Africa ?
While hiking on top of the Table Top Mountain in South Africa, THIS PERSON and his/her spouse could not figure out the beginning of the trail and ended up circling the top of the mountain twice.
THIS PERSON also used to play Veena in the past.
Who is Piraba ?
THIS PERSON is crazy about cars, and as a child, one of his/her dreams was to be Swami’s driver.
Who is Abhinav ?
In the school in Bukkapatnam, a teacher from Islamic Faith BY THIS NAME was one of the first to realize Sathya's Divinity.
Who is Mehboob Khan ?
Bhagawan says, Love as Action is Right Conduct. Love as Thought is THIS.
What is Truth ?
Love as Thought is Truth.
Love as Action is Right Conduct.
Love as Understanding is Peace.
Love as Feeling is Non-violence.
Of the 6 important phases of 16 years each in the Sathya Sai Avatar, the current and the last phase started in 2006 and ends in 2022 and IS CALLED THIS
What is Sanathana Dharma ?
Establishment of Eternal Righteousness
Swami's only words in physical form to THIS PERSON were "sit down."
THE SAME PERSON'S grandfather was a translator for the Russian national hockey team.
Who is Sri Akella ?
Sri also once met one of the world's first shark diver
When THIS PERSON's wife was carrying, she was contracted with Chickenpox, threatening the baby to be born with serious birth defects. During that time, THIS PERSON'S brother visited Parthi and Swami assured him that there was nothing to worry. Needless to say, the baby was fine and born healthy.
Who is Sreejith ?
This happened when Suma was carrying Sneha.
One fun-fact about Suma and Sneha. For a brief period last year, both mother and daughter were young adults!!!
THIS is the actual birth name of Mother Easwaramma
Golden Words:
My birthday is the date when THIS blossoms in your heart.
What is Divinity ?
On 29 June 1959, (Ashadha Poornima) Bhagawan materialized a thick copper plate of great spiritual potency and deposited it in the earth at a spot specially chosen on the hill behind Prashanti Nilayam, and over it planted a banyan tree which later came to be KNOWN AS THIS VRIKSHAM.
What is Thapo Vriksham ?
OR
What is Vata Vriksham ?
On that sacred occasion, He addressed devotees and declared: "If aspirants (Sadhakas) meditate and undertake spiritual austerities here, they will attain fulfillment of their desires, success in their efforts, control of senses and steadiness of mind." With reference to planting of this tree, one of the lines in the Ashtothara Satha Namavali reads:
"Sadhaka-Anugraha Vata-Vriksha Prathishthapakaya Namah."
The face of Prema Sai was first revealed on a ring materialized by Bhagawan and given to THIS DEVOTEE.
Who is Dr. Jack Hislop ?
BONUS QUESTION:
THIS PERSON used to play the flute in his/her college band.
THIS PERSON also had long ‘hippie’ hair and played rough sports like football and karate in high school.
Who is Sanjay ?
Full Story:
Sanjay used to play the flute in the Institute band when he was in Swami’s college.
He had long ‘hippie’ hair and played rough sports like football and karate in high school before Swami ‘cleaned up his act’ when He gave Sanjay admission in Swami’s college.