A Compendium of the Teachings of Sathya Sai Baba [Hardcover]

Charlene Leslie-Chaden (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 7, 1997

A compilation of Sathya Sai Baba's significant statements on more than 1,100 different subjects, including many taken from His recent discourses. The source of each quote is documented. Sathya Sai Baba declared it was a "Very Good Book!"; then He signed and blessed the manuscript, and materialized a three diamond ring for the author.

The subjects are presented in an easy to read format, and arranged in alphabetical order, from Aarthi to Zoroastrianism, to facilitate accesability. An extensive Sanskrit-to-English Glossary/Dictionary is appended.

This is an invaluable resource book of Sathya Sai Baba's Teachings placed at the service of students, teachers, research scholars, study groups and casual readers.

Editorial Reviews

Review

".....It is a massive tome running to 740 pages. Quite a dictionary with terms arranged alphabetically. Starting from Aarthi it ends with Zoroastrianism. And all the entries are in Baba's own words. The lexicographer has drawn material from nearly 80 published books and pamphlets, and the source is indicated for each entry. In the case of many holy men their sayings are written down or printed long after they have quit their mortal body, so the authenticity of the sayings is often debatable. Hence, Sathya Sai devotees must be extremely grateful to the author to have within reach a volume of authentic pronouncements of their master....." -- The Hindu, August 26, 1997

The quotations ring with authenticity and epigrammatic terseness. They have the force of incantations capable of transporting the reader to meditation. Here are a few examples:

Speaking about admiration Bhagavan says, "No one eats to appease another in hunger, nor takes drugs to alleviate another's illness. Do not seek the approval, appreciation or admiration of others."

Bhagavan brushes aside Atheists with the statement, "The nature of true love between the devotee and God cannot be understood by the unbelievers.".....

Talking on enmity, Swami says, "Ignore the abuses of others, because they serve only to diminish your sins and transfer them to the reviler."

On women, Swami has interesting observations: "Respect for women is a sign of real culture. When women are true and brave, kind and compassionate, virtuous and pious, the world can have an era of peace and joy.".... --Spiritual Impressions, Mar-Apr 1997

About the Author

A retired adminstrator and small business owner, and now author and compiler of two books.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 740 pages
• Publisher: Sri Sathya Sai Towers Pvt Ltd (March 7, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 8186822194
• ISBN-13: 978-8186822197
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.6 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,168,517 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A valuable reference book for every home, April 3, 2000

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Mrs HJ Simandl (Newcastle, AUSTRALIA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Compendium of the Teachings of Sathya Sai Baba (Hardcover)

I had been after this book for ages and was absolutely delighted when it arrived. I feel it is nothing short of an instructional manual for life. There are references on almost any subject you can think of. The subjects are all arranged alphabetically and are so easy to read that my children have no difficulty doing so. This is a book no deep thinking person of any religious persuasion should be without.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE Baba Book, January 23, 2006

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The Indweller (Grayslake, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Compendium of the Teachings of Sathya Sai Baba (Hardcover)

I don't know how you could top this book as it contains Sai Baba's distilled thoughts on almost every subject. The 740 pages would probably double if fit to a standard book size! Read 1-2 pages a day and watch your life blossom.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A compendium of the Teaching of Sathya Sai Baba, January 21, 2011

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Diana Martinezdecastro - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Compendium of the Teachings of Sathya Sai Baba (Hardcover)

Excellent book. It is very easy to read and the topics are in alphabetic order so they are easy to find, and one can not stop trying to find and learn more and more about the principles of Truth, Right Conduct, Peace, Love and Non Violence, and last but not less about the Atma.