Volume one Sathyam Sivam Sundaram – Volume One is the first in a multi-volume biographical series on the life and divine mission of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, written by his close devotee and official biographer, Prof. N. Kasturi. This volume covers the period from Baba’s birth in 1926 up to the early 1960s. It offers an in-depth narrative of his childhood, youth, early miracles, and the beginnings of his public spiritual work. The title translates to “Truth, Goodness, Beauty”, which symbolizes the divine qualities Baba embodied throughout his life. The book opens with a description of Puttaparthi, a remote and modest village in Andhra Pradesh, where Sathya was born into the Raju family. From a young age, Sai Baba displayed qualities that were far beyond normal. As a child, he exhibited compassion, wisdom, and spiritual maturity, astonishing villagers and family members alike. Prof. Kasturi recounts numerous childhood miracles, such as materializing sweets from thin air, healing the sick, and controlling animals — all of which hinted at his divine origin. Yet, despite these signs, Baba remained humble and playful, loved by those around him for his sweetness and sincerity. A key moment in the narrative is the declaration made by Sathya in 1940, at the age of 14, when he told his family and followers, “I am Sai Baba.” This marked the beginning of his public mission and the emergence of his identity as the reincarnation of Shirdi Sai Baba. After this declaration, Sathya gradually began gathering devotees, performing miracles, and offering spiritual discourses that amazed even scholars. He encouraged people to follow the path of truth (sathya), righteousness (dharma), peace (shanti), love (prema), and non-violence (ahimsa) — values that later formed the foundation of his teachings. The book highlights numerous episodes where Sai Baba healed people of incurable diseases, saved devotees from accidents, and provided spiritual guidance to those in distress — not for fame or wealth, but as an expression of divine love. Kasturi, through his firsthand experiences, paints a portrait of a being whose very presence transformed lives. He also describes how Sai Baba’s fame began to spread, bringing people from far and wide to the small village of Puttaparthi, which eventually grew into the Prasanthi Nilayam ashram. What makes Volume One unique is not only the miracles or divine revelations but also the deep sense of intimacy and authenticity in the narration. Prof. Kasturi does not just recount events — he reflects on their spiritual significance, offering insights into Baba’s mission to restore dharma and awaken divinity within each individual. In essence, Sathyam Sivam Sundaram – Volume One is not just a biography; it is a spiritual journey through the early life of a being considered divine by millions. It invites readers to go beyond the physical form and see the eternal principles he embodied — truth, goodness, and beauty — and to begin discovering those same principles within themselves.