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Sathyam sivam sundaram

Volume Two

Volume Two Sathyam Sivam Sundaram – Volume Two continues the life‑story of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba in the period 1962 to 1968, when He was aged about 36 to 42.This volume is written by Prof. N. Kasturi, who was a close devotee and had firsthand experience of many of the events, miracles, teachings and interactions narrated here. The style remains poetic, contemplative, and rich with anecdotes, devotees’ testimonies, and photographic documentation. In these years, Sathya Sai Baba’s mission matured and expanded. The volume reveals many “Leelas” (divine play‑events), miracles, writings, and public works carried out by Him, often in humble settings but with far‑reaching spiritual significance. One of the key episodes is Baba’s Task of Dharmasthapana, Vidwath Poshana, Bhaktharakshana, and Veda Samrakshana — establishing righteousness, nurturing knowledge, protecting devotees, and preserving Vedic traditions. For example, in 1965, Sai Baba visited Pandharpur with devotees and there performed acts of reviving sacred practices. Also included is the founding of a Veda‑Sastra Patasala (school) at Prasanthi Nilayam for Vedic and Sanskrit study, where discipline, character, scriptural recitation and devotion were imparted to students. Volume Two also includes a historically important letter, written in Baba’s own handwriting dated 25 May 1947, where He declares His task, vow, and mission. This letter is included here to show that even much before His mission was widely known, He was aware of His work and destiny. There are many miracles recounted: healings, transformations, miraculous responses from nature, and inspiring behaviour towards those afflicted with pain or sickness. These are not told simply as wonders, but are reflected upon in terms of their spiritual import: how faith is strengthened, how humility and surrender grow, how devotees’ hearts are touched and transformed. Importantly, Volume Two places emphasis on spiritual teachings as well—how Baba’s influence was not just through spectacular incidents, but through His presence, speech, example, and the steady building of a spiritual community. The spiritual atmosphere around Prasanthi Nilayam deepened in those years; more devotees gathered, more devotees’ letters, more responsibility rested on the shoulders of Sai Baba in guiding social, educational, and devotional activity. Another theme is service and the role of scripture (Veda), ritual, and devotional expression in restoring spiritual life in India — reviving sacred places, restoring worship traditions, preserving purity of practice. Baba is shown taking up the cause of revitalizing holy places, encouraging Vedic scholars, performing symbolic acts to strengthen faith and tradition. In summary, Volume Two of Sathyam Sivam Sundaram paints a picture of a mature phase of Sai Baba’s work; one of expansion, consolidation, deepening spiritual work, and a growing revelation of Divine Grace in everyday life. The events recounted serve both as historical record and as spiritual inspiration: they call readers to deeper faith, sincere service, compassion, and personal transformation. Baba’s miracles are not ends in themselves but pointers to the presence of Divinity in every being, urging one to awaken to one’s own inner self, to live in humility, love, and truth.

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