Moreover, mere repetition of any mantra is of little use. The mantra 'God is' can be more powerful than a mantra based on any particular deity's name. By propagating this mantra you can promote the love of God and the fear of sin among the people. You must have the courage and determination to face any kind of problems and difficulties. The world can be turned into an earthly paradise if you strengthen your faith in God and demonstrate it in your actions. (Swami recited a poem on the glories of God's creation to prove 'Devudu unnaadu').Ĭonsider this mantra, “God Is”, as the message for this Guru Poornima and proclaim it under all circumstances and in all places with all the conviction and strength you can command. If you go on reciting it, thinking over it, acting up to it and conveying it to others, immersing yourself in the bliss of this experience, you will be making the greatest contribution to the welfare of the world. There is a simple five-letter pronouncement in Telugu- “Devudu unnaadu,' (God is). Nor am I enjoining you to study any Upanishad, or the Gita or the Brahma Sutras.

On this Guru Poornima day I do not intend to give you any Ashtakshari (eight letter) or Panchaakshari (five-letter) mantra based on any particular deity's name.

Here are a few excerpts from Guru Poornima discourses given by Sri Sathya Sai Baba for individual or group study. It is a day dedicated to a) remembering the Guru with gratitude, b) reflecting on the Guru’s teachings and c) resolving to put His teachings into daily practice. However, Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba formally revived this ancient tradition of honoring the Guru in 1956 as an important spiritual festival to be celebrated by all aspirants. Guru Poornima is celebrated in the lunar month of Ashad (July) on the full moon day ( Poornima) as a day dedicated to the Guru (spiritual teacher). In October 1940, Sri Sathya Sai Baba declared His mission and the first message as the Avatar of the age was, “ Manasa Bhajare Guru Charanam, Dusthara Bhava Sagara Taranam…” (O Mind, take refuge at the feet of the Guru He will guide you across this ocean called life.) Since a very young age, Sri Sathya Sai Baba began His role as a spiritual teacher, guiding all on the path to goodness and godliness through His personal example and through secular initiatives like Pandhari bhajan group (children’s choir) and street theater based on stories from scriptures or contemporary social issues calling for reform and equality. This is evidenced through the life of holy persons and scriptures. Since time immemorial, across religions, cultures and spiritual traditions there is a deep yearning and reverence for a teacher/guide to lead man through this great adventure called life.

Saibaba guru mantra