Divinity

Divinity pervades all that you see, hear and feel. Being in the constant company of such an all-pervasive divinity, why should you worry and fear.Sri Sathya Sai Baba, born as Sathyanarayana Raju on November 23, 1926, in Puttaparthi, India, is revered by millions around the world as a divine incarnation, spiritual master, and humanitarian. His life was a living example of unconditional love, compassion, and service. He proclaimed himself to be the reincarnation of Shirdi Sai Baba and declared his mission to restore righteousness (Dharma) and guide humanity toward spiritual awakening.

Central to Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s teachings was the message of universal love and unity of all religions. He consistently emphasized that all faiths lead to the same divine source. His famous sayings, “Love All, Serve All” and “Help Ever, Hurt Never,” are not just slogans but principles that inspire millions to lead selfless lives. He taught that true spirituality lies in recognizing the same divine presence in all beings and acting with compassion and humility.

Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s life was filled with accounts of miraculous events — from materializing sacred ash (vibhuti), healing illnesses, to appearing to devotees in dreams and visions across the world. While skeptics viewed these with doubt, countless followers considered these miracles to be outward expressions of his divine nature. For them, however, the greatest miracle was his ability to transform lives — turning individuals toward truth, service, and self-discipline.

His divinity was not merely in mystical acts but in his boundless love and service to humanity. Through the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, he established free hospitals, schools, universities, and major water supply projects, benefiting millions, especially the underprivileged. His super-specialty hospitals, offering advanced surgeries free of cost, and educational institutions, imparting value-based education, are enduring examples of his message in action.

— Sathya Sai Baba, Sanathana Sarathi, May 2001