Sri Sathya Sai Baba

I have come to light the lamp of love in your hearts, to see that it shines day by day with added luster. I have not come on any mission of publicity for any sect or creed or cause, nor have I come to collect followers for any doctrine. I have come to tell you of this universal unitary faith, this path of love. Believe that all hearts are motivated by the One and Only God, that all names in all languages, and all forms one can conceive, denote the One and Only God. Cultivate the attitude of oneness between people of all creeds, all countries, and all continents. This is the message of love I bring.

- Sri Sathya Sai Baba, July 4, 1968

Revered Spiritual Teacher

Sri Sathya Sai Baba is one of the most revered spiritual teachers in the world. He is also known as Sathya Sai Baba, Sai Baba, Swami, Bhagawan, or simply as Baba to millions of people worldwide. His followers come from all faiths and races and meet regularly for devotional singing, to study His teachings, and to engage in service activities. They practice His message of love and peace to unite all humankind.

Sri Sathya Sai Baba was born Sathyanarayana Raju on November 23, 1926, in the village of Puttaparthi, in the state of Andhra Pradesh in South India. Even as a child, His spiritual inclination, contemplative nature, and miracles set Him apart from other children of His age, and He was known as ‘Guru’ among His peers and others in the village. However, it was not until October 20, 1940, the day He made the historic declaration of His Avatarhood (Avatar - Divinity Incarnate), that the world at large learned of this divine phenomenon. He proclaimed His message – to bring about the spiritual regeneration of humanity by demonstrating and teaching the highest principles of Truth, Right Conduct, Peace, Love, and Non-violence. With that announcement, He left His childhood home and began His mission.