BHAJANS
This simple Sanskrit word, often repeated in bhajans, means "victory" or "hail" and is often sung as a prefix to names of deities
What is Jai?
Fill in the blank from this famous quote: “There is only one caste, the caste of ____.”
What is humanity?
According to Sri Sathya Sai Baba, values must be practiced through this three-part toolset: thought, word, and _____.
What is deed (or action)?
One of Baba’s most well-known miracles was materializing this sacred ash, often used in healing and blessings.
What is vibhuti?
According to Baba, service to society should be done with no expectation of this.
What is reward (or recognition / result)?
This popular bhajan line, translating to "O mind, worship the feet of the Guru", was often sung by Sri Sathya Sai Baba
What is "Manasa Bhajare Guru Charanam"?
Baba said, “The mind is like a mad monkey.” To control it, he recommended this daily practice.
What is meditation or Namasmarana (chanting God's name)?
Sri Sathya Sai Baba said that this person is your first teacher of values.
Who is your mother?
In many accounts, Baba healed people instantly without touching them. He once said healing happens through this power.
What is divine love or grace?
Baba taught that you are not the body or mind, but this.
What is the Atma (or Divine Self, or God)?
Sri Sathya Sai Baba once said, “Bhajan singing transforms the heart. It is not mere musical entertainment, it is a spiritual ______.”
What is discipline?
Baba once said, “Do not be carried away by praise or blame. Be like this metal,” referring to inner strength and resistance to corrosion.
What is gold?
The five human values are reflected through five parts of the human body in Baba’s teachings. Peace is associated with this part.
What is the mind?
Baba was often seen creating objects with a circular motion of His hand. This miracle gesture is known by this Sanskrit term.
What is Srujana Mudra?
According to Baba, before speaking, you should ask yourself these three questions.
What is:
Is it true?
Is it kind?
Is it necessary?
Sai bhajans often include the names of multiple deities in a single song. This reflects the Sai principle of this foundational spiritual teaching.
What is Unity of all religions or Sarva Dharma?
Baba often said that education must lead to transformation, not just information. He called this type of education “____ education.”
What is Educare?
In the Sathya Sai Education in Human Values (SSEHV) program, values are often taught through these four methods: story, prayer, song, and this reflective activity.
What is silent sitting / tuning in / meditation?
Baba was once reported to have revived a dead person at this famous Indian city near a river.
What is Chennai or Madras?
In Baba’s famous teaching about life as a game, what are the four F's He gave?
What is:
Follow the Master,
Face the Devil,
Fight to the End,
Finish the Game.
This unique style of bhajan, characterized by fast tempo and continuous rhythm, was introduced by devotees in Prasanthi Nilayam and is now popular worldwide
What is a Nagarsankirtan?
Baba said, “Hands in the society, head in the _____.”
What is forest?
Sri Sathya Sai Baba said, “Where there is righteousness in the heart, there is beauty in character.” According to this quote, what comes after beauty in character?
What is:
Harmony in the home, then
Order in the nation, then
Peace in the world.
Sathya Sai Baba once said, “My miracles are just visiting cards.” What did He mean by this?
What is they are not the goal, but signs of His divinity to awaken faith?
Baba taught: “You are not one person, but three.”
Who are these three?
What are:
The one you think you are (the body or ego),
The one others think you are (your social image),
The one you really are (the Atma / Divine Self)?