Inner Strength
What is another word for "inner strength" that starts with "C"?
Courage
What is forgiveness?
Letting go of anger or hurt and choosing to move forward.
What is sacrifice in simple words?
Giving up something for the good of others
What is sadhana?
Spiritual practice or discipline
What does puttaparthi stand for/mean?
Village of anthills
True or False - Inner strength means never asking for help
False
True or False: Forgiveness means pretending the wrong never happened
False
What can sacrifice look like?
A) Keeping things for yourself
B) Helping to wash dishes instead of playing games
C) Saying no to helping your parents
B) Helping to wash dishes instead of playing games
What does SMART stand for?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
What was Sai Baba’s name before he declared to be an avatar?
Sathyanarayana Raju
How is inner strength different from physical strength?
Inner strength is about courage, faith, and self-control; physical strength is about muscles and body power.
Fill in the blank: If we didn’t forgive people, ________.
We would always feel angry or sad, and relationships would suffer.
Swami says: “Sacrifice is the true sign of love.” What does this mean?
When we love someone, we’re willing to give up something for them
Why is sadhana important in our daily lives, according to Swami?
It helps us become better people and connect with God
What message did Swami often teach others as a child?
Love all, serve all; speak the truth; help ever, hurt never
Why is it sometimes harder to say "no" than to go along with the crowd?
It takes courage and confidence to stand up for what's right, even if others disagree.
Can you forgive someone even if they don’t say sorry? Why or why not?
Yes, because forgiveness is about your own peace, not their apology.
Why is selfishness the opposite of true sacrifice?
Because selfishness is only thinking about ourselves, not others
Why is regular sadhana important, even when we’re tired or busy?
It builds discipline and inner stability
What did Swami’s father do when he thought Sathya was “acting strange”?
He took him to many doctors and even a magician, thinking he was sick
How can inner strength help you forgive someone who hurt you?
It helps us let go of anger, understand others with compassion, and choose peace over revenge.
Swami teaches that we must “forgive and forget.” What do you think he meant, and is it always possible?
He meant we should let go of grudges—but forgetting may take time or may not be possible.
How can doing your sadhana be a kind of sacrifice?
We might give up time or fun to do what is right or good
How can sadhana help when we feel angry, sad, or frustrated?
It helps calm our mind, control emotions, and act peacefully
What did Swami declare on October 20, 1940, at the age of 14?