Sai SOUL 100

This is the story of Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba to celebrate His centenary birthday, November 23, 2025. His 100 years of glory has been told using limericks.

An expression of gratitude to Swami, the listeners and the members of Sai SOUL 100 extended team.

Sairam! We welcome Brother Srikanth Vaidyanathan this week on Sai SOUL 100. He shares heartfelt stories about Sathya Sai Baba's physical and divine love. Through Srikanth’s experiences, we hear about Swami’s kindness, selflessness, attention to detail, and pure love for all beings. He taught us how to live our lives by setting a powerful example.

Sairam! On this week’s Sai SOUL 100 episode, we are joined by wife and husband, Sister Madhu Mannepalli and Brother Vijay Sankar Pendluru. Madhu first learned about Sathya Sai Baba by chance and admired Him from afar, longing for even a glimpse of Him, unsure if that dream would ever come true. In contrast, Vijay grew up aware of Swami, visiting the ashram and participating in Sai service. Their j...

Sairam! Joining us this week on Sai SOUL 100 is Brother Rangesh Jagannathan, who shares his experience of attending the summer course in 1993. He discusses how his commitment to the course opened a path that shaped his life. He reflects on the idea that even in imperfection, Sathya Sai Baba finds perfection. During one instance when he was speaking in front of Swami, he froze, but he emphasizes ho...

Sairam! Brother YTG Prasad joins us this week on Sai SOUL 100. At first, YTG did not know who Sathya Sai Baba was or understand His significance, yet he applied to attend the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning. When he was accepted, he felt hesitant. Prasad shares in this episode how Swami's goodness and unconditional love opened his heart, transforming him forever. Even when Prasad w...

Sairam! This week's Sai SOUL 100 features Brother Arvind Sooknanan. He shares the miraculous experiences he has had of Sathya Sai Baba. He recounts how, at the time of his birth, Swami appeared in the form of his physician and later manifested as a physical marble statue to bless their Sai Center, which is located in his home. Arvind's journey is one of transformation; he moved from being...

Sairam! This week on Sai SOUL 100, we welcome Sister Piraba Swaminathan, our host herself! She presents a collection of her stories woven together around the theme of "doing the done," which she offers to Sathya Sai Baba with gratitude. Her stories illustrate that while we may believe we are the doers, it is, in fact, God who is the true doer, and we are merely witnesses. We, the instrum...

Sairam! Joining us this week on Sai SOUL 100 is Sister Aparna Chitturi. She shares her stories of Sathya Sai Baba's unconditional love and how He has been a protector throughout her life. Aparna narrates personal experiences, from God's intervention at her birth to the healing she received from Swami during her illness. She also recounts the miraculous moment when she witnessed Swami’s wri...

Sairam! This week on Sai SOUL 100, we have Brother Sreejith Narayan joining us. He shares experiences that can only be attributed to the divine grace of God. During his first trip to Puttaparthi, the attention Sathya Sai Baba gave him sparked a significant transformation in his life. His stories illustrate that Sai Baba has the power to inspire anyone to achieve anything whenever He chooses. Sreej...

Sairam! Joining us this week on Sai SOUL 100 is Sai Lakshmi Rao, who shares cherished memories of her close interactions with Sri Sathya Sai Baba during her early years. She recalls playful moments, such as eating from His plate as a child, and discusses how she came to understand and learn the true meaning of service. Sai Lakshmi narrates stories of Swami’s interactions with her and her granduncl...

Sairam! Brother Sree Kodavatiganti joins us this week on Sai SOUL 100. He shares his journey of developing a deeper relationship with Sathya Sai Baba. As a youngster, he often questioned Sathya Sai's divinity and sometimes called on Him with doubt. However, Baba responded by revealing His presence. Brother Sree narrates stories that helped him recognize Swami’s welcoming open arms and His cons...

Sairam! This week on Sai SOUL 100, we welcome Sister Hema Kodavatiganti. She shares the miraculous story of how Swami interacted with her mother, which marked the beginning of her family’s journey with Swami. Although her family had a deep belief in Swami, Hema’s connection started with questions, exploration, and profound inquiry. This process led her to the understanding that ‘God is a way of li...

Sairam! This week on Sai SOUL 100, we are joined by Sister Leslie Bouche. She shares many heart-opening moments and experiences that have led her to understand that her life has always been part of His plan. From connecting with bhajans before knowing their significance to having interviews with Swami, she reveals many sweet moments and deep messages.

Sairam! Joining us this week on Sai SOUL 100 is Brother Sai Prabhu Prem Kumar. Along with his experiences with Mother, Father, and Teacher, who guide us toward God, he shares insights about Sai devotees and Sai families that have played a significant role in his spiritual growth and connection to Swami. Although he came to Swami later in life, he recounts experiences demonstrating that Swami has a...

Sairam! Joining us this week on Sai SOUL 100 is Brother Isaac Nevas. He shares his inspiring story of transformation. At the age of 13, he faced despair, but his earnest search for meaning led him to discover God. Through this journey, he found solace in the simplicity and practicality of Swami’s teachings. His experiences not only purified him but also led to the profound realization that finding...

Sairam! This week on Sai SOUL 100, Brother Balajee Sethuraman shares the miracles he experienced during his childhood in Bahrain and later while in the physical presence of Swami in India. His stories highlight Swami’s omnipresence and love. At one point, Swami directly told Balajee that He is his constant companion.

Sairam! This week on Sai SOUL 100, we welcome Brother Sanjai Murali, who shares his experiences of serving Swami at the age of sixteen and how it has influenced his life. Swami once told him, "I am always with you, in you, around you, and behind you." Brother Sanjai recounts various stories that illustrate how he has felt Swami's presence even when he was physically away.

Sairam! Joining us this week on Sai SOUL 100 is Brother Probal Banerjee who shares his remarkable journey of transformation from being an anti-Sai in the mid-1970s to becoming a devoted follower of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Probal recounts the silent miracles he has experienced over the years, illustrating how Swami has always been by his side, even during his time as a non-believer.

Sairam! This week on Sai SOUL 100, we are joined by Sister Michele Kaplowitz, who first encountered Swami in 1969. She shares her experiences of serving Swami and expresses her gratitude for the opportunity to serve as a servant of God. Michele fondly recalls the many times when Swami scolded her, and she reflects on how those moments led to deeper introspection and a greater love for Swami.

Sairam! Joining us this week on Sai SOUL 100 is Brother Howard Levin, who saw Swami for the first time in 1970. While spending numerous months with Swami, he was blessed with many close experiences and witnessed many miracles. Swami once said, when a devotee longs for God, God also longs for the devotee. This sentiment resonates deeply with Howard, much like a stalactite meeting a stalagmite, stil...

Sairam! This week on Sai SOUL 100, we have Brother Nageswara Rao Vasireddy, who shares his cherished childhood interactions with Swami in the 1950s. He recalls how Swami graced their home with His presence, assuming the role of the 'head of the family.' Together, along with his siblings, they played carrom, turning simple games into profound lessons that imparted character and values to th...

Sairam! Joining us this week on Sai SOUL 100 is Brother Phil Gosselin, who first met Swami in 1971. He shares a variety of stories, emphasizing Swami's humor and jovial nature, as well as how Swami integrates into every aspect of our lives. Phil recounts his personal experiences of being in the presence of Swami's immense attractive force and how he has witnessed its impact on fellow devot...

Sairam! Joining us this week on Sai SOUL 100 is brother Sai Prasanth Achalla. He shares how his deep connection with Swami began at a young age and grew stronger over time. Sai Prasanth's stories illustrate how Swami provided what was needed so that one day He could ask for what He ultimately wants to give: Himself

Sairam! We are joined by Brother Suleen Patel this week on Sai SOUL 100. He shares his experiences of moving from the United States to India at the age of eight to attend Swami's elementary school. He describes how Swami embodied the nurturing qualities of a mother, providing him with unconditional love and care at a time when he needed his physical mother the most.