Episodes

  • Story 102: God's Masterplan for Me! with YTG Prasad
    Oct 30 2025

    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.

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    23 mins
  • Story 101: Swami Kept Showing Up for Me! with Arvind Sooknanan
    Oct 23 2025

    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!

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    21 mins
  • Story 100: Doing the Done! with Piraba Swaminathan
    Oct 16 2025

    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!

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    31 mins
  • Story 99: Sai, My Shield of Grace with Aparna Chitturi
    Oct 9 2025

    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.

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    28 mins
  • Story 98: Divine Grace of God with Sreejith Narayan
    Oct 2 2025

    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

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    28 mins
  • Story 97: Service as a Way of Life with Sai Lakshmi Rao
    Sep 25 2025

    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 granduncle and grandaunt whom she calls as grandparents. Swami affectionately referred to them as Hanumantha Rao and Parvathamma. In fact, Swami was like a child in the presence of Parvathamma.

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    27 mins
  • Story 96: My Relationship with the Divine with Sree Kodavatiganti
    Sep 18 2025

    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 constant companionship.

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    27 mins
  • Story 95: God is a Way of Life with Hema Kodavatiganti
    Sep 11 2025

    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 life’ and that Swami is the spiritual undercurrent that guides us.

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    29 mins