Discussing the importance of a direct, personal relationship with Swami, emphasizing avoidance of intermediary or formal approaches in spirituality. Bro Sathyajit shares personal anecdotes and lessons from Swami, highlighting the need for a genuine, heartfelt connection with the divine rather than relying on external validation or comparison with others. He warns against the dangers of intermediaries in spiritual practice, advocating for individual, direct devotion and communication with God.
Speaker bio:
Mr. Satyajit Salian has been a devotee of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba for more than two decades
and has had many intimate personal experiences with Him. In 1991, Mr. Salian joined the Sri Sathya
Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Prasanthi Nilayam to pursue his Bachelor of Science degree with
Honors. He went on to complete a Masters degree in Chemistry. As per Bhagawan’s instructions,
he also completed his MBA at the School of Management, Sri Sathya Institute of Higher Learning,
Prasanthi Nilayam. Upon graduation, he was conferred the all-rounder gold medal of the University
in 1997.
After his MBA, Mr. Salian was blessed to be in the service of Bhagawan from the year 1998. To be able to serve Bhagawan in close proximity is a unique privilege sought by many. When Bhagawan started the Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini project in May 2010, Satyajit was entrusted by Bhagawan to oversee the program.