Sai Baba’s Mission Begins

On the 8th of March, 1940, Sathya gave a piercing scream and fell down unconscious. He was holding His right toe tightly. Everyone at home thought that a scorpion had bitten Him. But actually, Sathya had left his physical form to save some devotees, which all the people around Him did not know, as He had not done anything like that in the presence of others before. Everyone searched for the scorpion, but how could there be one, when it was not the cause for Sathya’s state?

After some time, Sathya opened His eyes, but was as calm as before. The next day, once again, Sathya fell down unconscious.

Later, when He opened His eyes, He told the people around Him that the village Goddess Muthyaalamma was angry, so one of them must go and break a coconut and light camphor before her.

When the coconut was broken at the temple, Sathya announced from home that it had broken into three pieces. It was true! Some people thought that Sathya was possessed by spirits. They started treating Him with all kinds of medicines and herbs. Others thought that Sathya had gone mad, and they sent for His parents.

On the 8th of March, 1940, Sathya gave a piercing scream and fell down unconscious. He was holding His right toe tightly. Everyone at home thought that a scorpion had bitten Him. But actually, Sathya had left his physical form to save some devotees, which all the people around Him did not know, as He had not done anything like that in the presence of others before. Everyone searched for the scorpion, but how could there be one, when it was not the cause for Sathya’s state?

After some time, Sathya opened His eyes, but was as calm as before. The next day, once again, Sathya fell down unconscious.

Later, when He opened His eyes, He told the people around Him that the village Goddess Muthyaalamma was angry, so one of them must go and break a coconut and light camphor before her.

When the coconut was broken at the temple, Sathya announced from home that it had broken into three pieces. It was true! Some people thought that Sathya was possessed by spirits. They started treating Him with all kinds of medicines and herbs. Others thought that Sathya had gone mad, and they sent for His parents.

Sathya’s parents came and were shocked to see their loving son in such a state. Even they did not know what to do, so they took Him to an exorcist. The exorcist had a very cruel way of driving away spirits. He cut loving Sathya’s tender scalp with a sharp knife, squeezing in lime juice and applying a very pungent powder, which bulged sweet Sathya’s face to abnormal proportions. His eyes swelled to an enormous size.

Sathya’s parents came and were shocked to see their loving son in such a state. Even they did not know what to do, so they took Him to an exorcist. The exorcist had a very cruel way of driving away spirits. He cut loving Sathya’s tender scalp with a sharp knife, squeezing in lime juice and applying a very pungent powder, which bulged sweet Sathya’s face to abnormal proportions. His eyes swelled to an enormous size.

Seeing His terrible condition, Sathya’s mother and sister were very sad, but helpless, as they had handed Sathya over to the exorcist. Observing their plight, Sathya beckoned to His sister and told her that nearby there grew an herb. He told her to make juice from that herb and apply it to His eyes.

The mother and sister pleaded with the exorcist to leave Sathya alone, saying they would bring Him once again, when He was fit. The exorcist left Sathya with great reluctance. According to Sathya’s suggestion, they put a few drops of the herbal juice into His eyes and before long, they were normal and sparkled with mischief.

Days passed, with Sathya expounding high Vedic philosophy to the villagers. He also began talking about a saint called Sai Baba. The father, Pedda Venkappa Raju, could stand this no longer.

One day, he approached Sathya with a stick in his hands to beat the devil out of Him. He asked Sathya, “Who are you? Tell me the truth!” Sathya calmly replied, with love and authority, “I am Sai Baba. Keep your houses clean and your minds pure. I shall dwell in them forever.”

Sathya’s parents came and were shocked to see their loving son in such a state. Even they did not know what to do, so they took Him to an exorcist. The exorcist had a very cruel way of driving away spirits. He cut loving Sathya’s tender scalp with a sharp knife, squeezing in lime juice and applying a very pungent powder, which bulged sweet Sathya’s face to abnormal proportions. His eyes swelled to an enormous size.

Seeing His terrible condition, Sathya’s mother and sister were very sad, but helpless, as they had handed Sathya over to the exorcist. Observing their plight, Sathya beckoned to His sister and told her that nearby there grew an herb. He told her to make juice from that herb and apply it to His eyes.

The mother and sister pleaded with the exorcist to leave Sathya alone, saying they would bring Him once again, when He was fit. The exorcist left Sathya with great reluctance. According to Sathya’s suggestion, they put a few drops of the herbal juice into His eyes and before long, they were normal and sparkled with mischief.

Days passed, with Sathya expounding high Vedic philosophy to the villagers. He also began talking about a saint called Sai Baba. The father, Pedda Venkappa Raju, could stand this no longer.

One day, he approached Sathya with a stick in his hands to beat the devil out of Him. He asked Sathya, “Who are you? Tell me the truth!” Sathya calmly replied, with love and authority, “I am Sai Baba. Keep your houses clean and your minds pure. I shall dwell in them forever.”

The stick in Pedda Venkappa Raju’s hand fell down. He was dumb-founded. He said, “If You are really Sai Baba, show us proof.” Sathya took a handful of jasmine flowers in His hands and threw them on the ground. They fell, forming the letters, “SAI BABA” in Telugu.

From that day onwards, everyone in the village and nearby villages started calling Sathya, Sai Baba. They began worshipping Him with great devotion, and offered special poojas to Him every Thursday.

The second chapter of Sri Sathya Sai, Sathya Narayana Katha

ends with all auspiciousness.

Bow to Sri Sai. Peace be to all!

Sai Baba’s Mission Begins – A Divine Journey Of Love, Service, And Spiritual Awakening

Sai Baba’s Mission Begins is a sacred theme that reminds devotees of the early unfolding of Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s divine purpose on earth. His mission was not limited to one village, one community, one religion, or one nation. It was a universal call to humanity to live with love, truth, peace, righteousness, and selfless service.

From the beginning, Swami’s life carried signs of compassion and spiritual power. His words were simple, but they touched the heart deeply. His actions were gentle, but they revealed divine strength. Those who came near Him felt that He was not an ordinary child or teacher. They sensed a presence filled with wisdom, mercy, and grace.

Sai Baba’s Mission Begins teaches that the Avatar does not come for personal fame or worldly achievement. The Avatar comes to awaken goodness in human beings. Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba came to remind mankind that every person is divine in essence. He showed that the purpose of life is not merely to eat, earn, sleep, and struggle, but to realize God through love and service.

In the early stages of His mission, Swami attracted people not through force, but through love. His compassion drew the suffering, His wisdom guided the confused, and His grace strengthened the weak. People came with different problems, but many left with faith, peace, and a deeper understanding of life. His presence itself became a spiritual refuge.

Sai Baba’s Mission Begins also reminds us that miracles were never the final goal of Swami’s work. Miracles helped awaken faith, but His real mission was transformation. He wanted people to become truthful, loving, disciplined, and selfless. The greatest miracle is not materialization, healing, or wonder. The greatest miracle is the change of the human heart.

Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s message was clear and practical. Love all, serve all. Help ever, hurt never. These teachings are easy to remember, but they require sincere effort to practice. They ask us to control anger, reduce ego, speak kindly, serve humbly, and see God in every being. This is the foundation of His mission.

Sai Baba’s Mission Begins becomes meaningful when we understand that Swami’s work included both spiritual upliftment and social service. He inspired education based on values, medical care offered with compassion, drinking water projects for the needy, and countless service activities. Through these works, He showed that devotion must become action and worship must become service.

His mission also emphasized unity of faiths. Swami taught that all religions are paths to the same Divine when followed with sincerity. He did not ask anyone to reject their tradition. Instead, He encouraged people to become better followers of their own faith and better human beings in daily life. This universal vision made His message meaningful to people across the world.

Sai Baba’s Mission Begins also teaches that true spirituality starts in the heart. Temples, bhajans, rituals, and prayers are sacred, but they must purify our conduct. If we pray but hurt others, devotion remains incomplete. If we sing but do not serve, bhajan remains unfinished. If we study but remain proud, knowledge has not become wisdom.

Swami’s mission gave special importance to children and youth. He knew that the future of society depends on character. Through value education and Bal Vikas, children were guided to develop truth, right conduct, peace, love, and nonviolence. A child trained in values becomes a light for the family, society, and nation.

Sai Baba’s Mission Begins finally reminds devotees that Swami’s mission continues through those who live His teachings. His work is not limited to the past. Whenever someone feeds the hungry, comforts the sad, teaches values, forgives an enemy, speaks truth, or serves without ego, the mission continues. Every sincere devotee can become an instrument of Sai love.

In the end, this sacred theme is a reminder of the divine purpose behind Swami’s advent. His mission began as a gentle stream of love and became a worldwide movement of service, devotion, and spiritual awakening. When devotees remember His message and practice it sincerely, their own lives become part of His mission, and the world becomes brighter with compassion, peace, and divine grace.

  Advent and Divine Childhood