Living the Teachings of Sai Baba

In this Podcast, spiritual teacher and author, Gautam Sachdeva, talks about the difference between the Thinking Mind and the Working Mind. He mentions that the Thinking Mind is the same as the Egoic mind, the mind with its tendency to go into the past or the future. Most of us are no longer in the present moment, which is the sacred moment where life is actually lived. The Working Mind, on the oth...

In this talk, we cover the common tendancy of the mind and ego, where it takes a position and tries to steer life events, finding opinions matching its own to justify its stance, causing suffering for oneself and others. Gautam cites some simple examples to illustrate this point.

A beautiful self reflection and meditation on True faith in Sai Baba

In this podcast with Gautam, we cover how our mind is influenced by what we eat. Ramana Maharshi said if there was one thing a spiritual aspirant should control, it is their diet. So we cover various aspects of how things have changed since Baba's time. Our food chain is industrialised and concerned only with profit. Unfortunately the most suffering felt due to this, is by the animals. While we do...

Gautam talks about the Significance of Guru Purnima and how Baba's devotees can be receptive to the most important day for any true devotee.    Know more about our new community 'Sai Mala' here.

In this episode we discuss a very important Leela of Baba's we published recently , which is a shining example of Baba's Rinanubandh. We also speak about our exciting new platform called Sai Mala which have just launched.  

In this important talk, we speak about a very important aspect of One's Attitude and outlook towards life and the events we experience. Many devotees have this question about Gods will and the extent of ones own free will, which primarily means ones attitude.    Topics covered in this podcast  - The Extent of one Free Will  - The Additional burden of Self Imposed mental suffering  - How ones Outlo...

In this important talk, we cover the subject of Humility which is one of the most important foundations of ones spiritual life. The great master Lao Tsu said 'Compassion, Moderation and Humility' were the three things to hold most dear.    Baba had His own unique ways of instilling Humility within His devotees by sometimes asking His devotees to give Him Dakshina, and when they fell short, He woul...

In this important talk we discuss the difference between Seekers, Disciples & Devotees and how it is important for one to settle down on their path.   0:00 Introduction 0:26 Robert Adams’s Classification of Devotees 1:20 Characteristics of Seekers, Disciples & Devotees 2:28 The Story of Ramana Maharshi’s Emancipated Devotee 3:14 The Three Stages Mean on Baba’s Path 4:04 How can one be a De...

In this episode, we discuss with Gautam the popular teaching of 'The Law of Attraction' and the path of Surrender to Baba. In many ways the two paths contradict each-other and yet have a few commonalities. As a devotee matures and finds that really no real happiness is to be found in the fulfilment of desires, one is drawn to the path of true surrender to Baba.    In this talk we cover the followi...

Paramhansa Ramakrishna Dev emphatically stated that in the age of the Kaliyuga, the only penance is Truthfulness. Truthfulness, or abiding in truth, is not limited to only one's speech, but in the complete Harmonising of one's Thoughts, Words, and Deeds. This is indeed quite difficult,  but just being aware of this can become a very deep sadhana . In this important talk, we discuss with Gautam how...

The great Advaita sage Robert Adams emphasised that being in the presence of a living Master and serving the Master is the Highest sadhana a devotee can do, and it is the quickest way to make progress on the spiritual path.  Many devotees on the path of Baba may feel this is no longer possible for them as Baba took Mahasamadhi in 1918. However, there are many forms of service one can render, provi...

In these unprecedented times, we find ourselves in situations that present both challenges and hidden opportunities to go within the deeper realms of one's being. In this podcast with Gautam, we discuss a sensitive topic - truly contemplating if we treat others as equals. In India, unlike in the West, due to the heavy burden of the caste system, language, and economic differences, do we subtly har...

In this important talk, we cover some of the common aspects of the lives of Baba's most intimate Devotees that we have been blessed to meet. Baba comes first, before anything else, in their lives. This shows in their Bhav and their love, which actually transmits to other devotees whose own devotion for Baba gets reinforced to a great extent. We take the examples of the lives of Aai, Hema Ma, and a...

The time of this Global Pandemic is indeed very challenging for many. It presents us with many obstacles, and a certain uncertainty about our future. For some, it may be financial, for others it could be their health, but for many who are home-bound now do find themselves with a precious resource the modern fast-paced life had deprived us of: 'Time to oneself'. If utilised properly, this really be...

In this important episode, Gautam sheds light on Spiritual friendships that one is blessed with, where a devotee may have with them in common either a Teaching, a Master, an Interest or Spiritual Tradition. These true connections are rare and based on previous Rinanubandh. Gautam also discusses  another aspect to this - how the Spiritual Ego can creep into these relationships, and some common pitf...

How does one know what Baba's Will truly is? Gautam sheds light on this subject in this important talk and gives some pointers to first clearly distinguish between what is one's personal will and what is the Divine Will of Baba, and how a devotee can begin to understand, live, accept, and surrender to the Divine Will and lead a life of immense peace as a result. It is only Baba who knows the absol...

Join us for the 4th episode of our Podcast series with Gautam. In today's episode, we discuss the important leela of Brahmagyaan that Baba demonstrated to us, and the hidden jewels of wisdom it contains for all of us to learn and apply to our lives.    Gautam explains that the rich man who went to Baba represents aspects of us within and how Baba imparted precious jewels of knowledge to all of us...

In this special podcast, we cover with Gautam a commentary on one of the films we shared recently 'Sai Baba Transforms His Devotee in Prison'. This touching story is of a devotee who was sentenced to fourteen years and How Baba transformed him completely while he was serving his sentence. If you have not watched the film yet, please do watch it before hearing this podcast. The film is captioned in...

Join us for the second episode of our podcast series with Gautam. In today's episode, we discuss how to practice Saburi in turbulent times such as now with the Coronavirus Pandemic and the Global lockdown. We cite the leela of Baba and the fakir Javahar Ali from the Sai Satcharita, and Gautam draws important parallels that one can note and apply them in all their relationships by learning from Bab...

Join us for the first episode of our podcast series with Gautam. In todays episode we speak about how in turbulent times like today with the Coronavirus Pandemic and the Global lockdown, how one can live Babas teachings and stay conscious and afloat amidst the negativity and fear that is spreading. Some of the topics covered in the interview are - How to stay conscious  and not get pulled into fea...

In this Talk, Gautam sheds light on his own personal spiritual journey through his work life as a Spiritual Publisher.       More information on Gautam Sachdeva --> https://www.gautamsachdeva.com This podcast is made in conjunction with our platform Sai Baba's Devotee Speak's where  we document miraculous, real life experiences of sincere devotees of Sai Baba. Our films also include interviews...

In this important episode, Gautam takes some real life examples of Devotees who have completely surrender to Sai Baba (Aai and Hema Ma) and talks about their internal processes in crisis situations and how they differ from the common person.  More information on Gautam Sachdeva --> https://www.gautamsachdeva.com This podcast is made in conjunction with our platform Sai Baba's Devotee Speak's wh...

There are many sincere devotees who fall prey to people who take advantage of them by claiming they are messengers of Baba. Gautam sheds light on this sensitive topic, offering some insights on how to avoid getting into such engagements and also if one does fall prey to some incident like that, how to accept it gracefully and move on.  More information on Gautam Sachdeva --> https://www.gautams...