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 journey together has been marked by grace, faith, and miracles, from their divinely orchestrated marriage to the unforgettable moment when Swami Himself named their daughter.

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 how Swami’s unconditional love always shone through. He shares stories that illustrate Swami’s immense love and attention to detail.

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 was unsure, Swami always knew what was best for him.

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 a child who was embarrassed by Swami to wholeheartedly embracing Him with all his heart and soul!

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 instruments, are doing what has been done by God. An inspirational reminder of what Lord Krishna told Arjuna on the battlefield of life. We hope you enjoy this 100th episode, and please stay tuned for more until Sai Baba’s birthday week!

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 writings, which revealed His assurance of protection.

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. Sreejith believes that the following poem beautifully captures his journey with Swami:The Grace That Makes The Dumb To Speak And The Lame To Climb Up The Peak Cause Be Of My Earnest FeatThat I Place At Thy Lotus Feet