This is a rare and fascinating glimpse into the daily world
of Sathya Sai Baba as told by an American woman whose family
members were blessed to live as permanent residents in the
ashram for over 20 years. It is a book of remarkable detail
and panoramas of life at the Swami's lotus feet. As in few
other books, the reader is given vivid insights into Swami's
personality as well as his teachings. The author generously
shares the details of her personal hardships as well as the
extraordinary grace shown to her and her family by Swami.
The pages are filled with insights, surprises, and countless
beautiful memories of Swami. Seldom are the joys of the path
of devotion so vividly revealed. Many photos of Swami with
family members.
http://www.sathyasai.org/inform/desexp.htm
Back Cover
In January of 1968, Mrs. Rajagopal, Diana's mother told me
about a man so wise and almighty that one's life became deep
and meaningful in his presence. This so intrigued me that
within a week my wife and I were in India and in the
presence of Sathya Sai Baba.
Now, some 22 years later and after time spent with him each
year, I can only say that his wisdom, the abundance and
breadth of his love for all beings, and his seemingly
limitless power so vastly transcends my worldly experience
that to me and to a multitude of people Sathya Sai Baba is
beyond human comprehension. In the ancient tradition of
India they have a word for it: "Avatar", meaning a direct
expression of Divine Grace.
Diana tells a superb story about day-to-day life in Sathya
Sai Baba's household and those people who were close around
him. No other western person has been privileged to have
such a priceless experience. Diana's story is matchless and
will fascinate readers for years to come - for centuries to
come - in my humble opinion.
John S. Hislop, Ed. D.
Contents
Introduction
Dissatisfaction With The World
The Journey
The Pundit's Prophecy Comes True
First Interview
Sai Baba Mends a Broken Bone
Our Last Darshan
That Character
The Rainbow
A Surprise Gift
Vanquished Fear
A Resurrection
Amrita, The Nectar of Immortality
The House Opening
The Crystal Japamala
Home, The Resting Place
The Merciful Lord
Sai Gita's Desire for the Lord
The Divine Light
Ginger Waits for Swami
The Ghost
Does Swami Need an Interpreter?
Joel
Christina
The Dues Have to be Paid
The Heavenly Bhagavata
Swami's Lilas
Mantras and Prayers
Jewels from Afar
Dreams of Swami
The Bitter and the Sweet
Why Fear When I Am Here?
Opening a Center
The Flower and the Lingam
The Blessings of Shiva
Keep Good Company
Practicing The Presence
The Eyes of Infinity
Christina Attends Swami's School
The Rose
Give Up Bad Habits
The Mother Always Gives
Down Pain
Good Luck Sari
First Introduction
The Marriage
The Test
David Sathya is Born
The Test Continues
The Mother's Embrace
What Are You?
Brahma
My Mother
My Father
Our Beloved Swami
Glossary
The book is available at:
Sri Sathya Sai Books and Publications
Trust
http://www.sssbpt.org/
Sri Sathya Sai Book and Information
Centre, Toronto, Canada
http://www.saibooks.org/
Sri Sathya Sai Books, UK
http://www.srisathyasaibooks.org.uk/
Sathya Sai Publications, Auckland,
NZ
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