DEAR Sai: The Lion's Roar

By SYAA Media

Join the DEAR Sai team, as we embark on an inward journey into Sathya Sai Baba's dream-shattering 1990 Summer Showers discourses. These discourses are a treasure trove of wisdom and Truth, covering everything on the purpose of human birth and the means to attain it. || DEAR Sai (Drop Everything and Read Sai) is the Sai Young Adults of Australia national literature program. The views expressed in this podcast are that of the presenter alone and are not intended to be a substitute or source of authority for the words of Sathya Sai Baba. www.sssbpt.info/english/sum1990.htm ||

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S1 E11: Four Fs, a Fearless Test & the Self Reassessed

DEAR Sai: The Lion's RoarAug 06, 2020

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Season 2 - The Tail End

And just like that, we’ve come to the end of the second season of The Lion’s Roar. Throughout discourses 4 to 6, Swami has granted us enough guidelines and pointers. The ball’s now in our court! Are we going to brave the internal path? Or go round and round on the external path?

We are truly honoured to have been on this journey with you, fellow seekers. Your thoughts and comments on this survey will be very valuable to us - http://bit.ly/TLR-S2. And, if you have something further you’d like to share with us, drop us a mail at syaa.dearsai@gmail.com! As always, our Telegram channel is available if you’d like to venture further into the den with some bonus content - https://t.me/joinchat/AAAAAE_5VNrKMIAHX-dkSg.

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Music by: https://www.purple-planet.com | Youtube Audio Library | Radio Sai Bhajans [YouTube Channel] Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWW5Z9BGsa14XLFXdRf01TA| “Dance of Creation” by Siddartha Corsus (freemusicarchive.org) | “The Lion’s Roar Intro”,“Two Paths” & “Leaders like Lions” by SYAA |

Feb 12, 202108:52

S2 E20: Graceful Surrender & Gratitude to the Creator

In this final section of Discourse 6 of Summer Showers in Brindavan 1990, Swami links it all together (all the way to world peace!) as He shows us just how far reaching the power of good thoughts are. Swami brings to the table everything we’ve learnt so far, as He serves us the most moving meal we’ve ever had - chapathi with a side of TRUE surrender!

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|| Credits ||
Radio Sai (2013) Shravanam, Mananam, Nidhidhyasanam. Available from: https://radiosai.org/ | Sharangati definition from: Sathya Sai Baba (October 8, 1981), Divine Discourse (Dasara, Vijayadasami) | Three types of peace: Radio Sai (2009) Conversations With Sai: Satyopanishad Part 21: Direct Directions from the Divine. Retrieved from: https://media.radiosai.org/journals/Vol_07/01NOV09/01-conversations.htm

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Feb 08, 202118:18

S2 E19: The Many From the One & Selfishness Undone

Swami exposes the roots of our individualistic thinking as He tells us to mind ourself(ish) and arms us with a 2-step plan! Why do tomorrow what we can do today? This human birth is precious and it’s time to tap into the treasure of peace that lies within. With the mantra, ‘I am man, I am not an animal’ Swami draws us deeper into this next section of the sixth discourse of the Summer Showers in Brindavan 1990 series.

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|| Credits ||
Radio Sai (2013) Shravanam, Mananam, Nidhidhyasanam. Available from: https://radiosai.org/ | Selfishness: Sathya Sai Baba (August 21, 1992), Divine Discourse (Krishna Jayanthi), Poornachandra Auditorium | Uniqueness of Human Birth derived from: Hislop, J. S. (1999), Conversations with Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust, Publications Division, Prasanthi Nilayam

Feb 04, 202112:28

S2 E18: The Inner Path & The Intellect In Charge

Two roads diverge as Swami presents an inner path and an outer path. The question is not which one should we take; it’s whether we’re going to take the one Swami is leading us on. Swami sprays away bad thoughts and purifies our mind as we continue with the sixth discourse of the Summer Showers in Brindavan 1990 series.

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|| Credits ||
Radio Sai (2013) Shravanam, Mananam, Nidhidhyasanam. Available from: https://radiosai.org/ |

Feb 01, 202110:54

S2 E17: Roots of Projection & Currents of Division

Enter the Maze… We know how to get in, but can we get out? Swami shows us an amazing way as He brings on the axe and dispels the root of fear. He even gives us swimming lessons as he teaches us to go against the current of division and streamline our minds towards good thoughts! What’s the difference between a good thought and a bad thought? Jump into this next section of Discourse 6 as our lifesaver Swami pulls us along!

If you're a wide-eyed wonderer and would like to dive deeper - head over to the SYAA Telegram channel - https://t.me/joinchat/AAAAAE_5VNrKMIAHX-dkSg for some bonus content!

|| Credits ||
Radio Sai (2013) Shravanam, Mananam, Nidhidhyasanam. Available from: https://radiosai.org/ |

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The Lion’s Roar title music by DEAR Sai, Sai Young Adults Australia (2020) | Music by: https://www.purple-planet.com | Youtube Audio Library | Radio Sai Bhajans [YouTube Channel] Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWW5Z9BGsa14XLFXdRf01TA| 'Thought-watching' and 'Bhayam Bhayam' BGM by Sai Young Adults Australia (2021) | Illumination by Siddhartha Corsus (freemusicarchive.org) | The fountain of Living Waters by Siddartha Corsus (freemusicarchive) | Empire of Light by Siddhartha Corsus (freemusicarchive.org) Attribution license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode | Hope and fear by Dee Yan-Key (freemusicarchive.org) licensed under: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/legalcode | Big Tree fall in forest by Kinoton (freesoundarchive.org) https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/legalcode | Wood_chop_01 by dheming (freemusicarchive.org) https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/legalcode | Ambient Battle Noises Swords And Spears by pfranzen (freesound.org) |

Jan 28, 202112:34

S2 E16: The Mindful All-Rounder & An Expansive Bouncer

We’re on a bit of a sticky wicket as Swami points out just how deep and subtle the concept of division runs in our minds, in the very fibres of how we think and perceive the world. How do we restitch these seams? Will Swami get us ‘across the line’ or will the mind hit us for six? It’s nail-biting stuff, as we open on the sixth discourse of the 1990 Summer Showers in Brindavan series: ‘Hold the Reins’!

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|| Credits ||
Radio Sai (2013) Shravanam, Mananam, Nidhidhyasanam. Available from: https://radiosai.org/ | Lock & Key analogy derived from: Sathya Sai Baba (April 4, 1992), Divine Discourse (Ugadi), Brindavan |

Jan 25, 202108:26

S2 E15: Distilling the Essence by Waiving the Difference

We see the world through a glass-bottomed boat as four words take on a whole new perspective. Swami waves away everything we think we know when it comes to culture, religion, what is worldly and what is spiritual. All divisions dissolve as we dive into the ocean of oneness in this final section of the fifth discourse of the Summer Showers in Brindavan 1990 series.

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|| Credits ||
Radio Sai (2013) Shravanam, Mananam, Nidhidhyasanam. Available from: https://radiosai.org/ | This is a cup intro derived from: Sathya Sai Baba (November 23, 1968), Divine Discourse (Birthday), Prasanthi Nilayam | True spirituality extract from: Sathya Sai Baba (March 12, 2002), Divine Discourse (Shivaratri), Prasanthi Nilayam | Ocean analogy derived from: Sathya Sai Baba (March 8, 1997), Divine Discourse (Shivaratri), Prasanthi Nilayam |

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Music by: https://www.purple-planet.com | Youtube Audio Library | Radio Sai Bhajans [YouTube Channel] Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWW5Z9BGsa14XLFXdRf01TA|

Jan 21, 202113:24

S2 E14: The Senses Brought to Heel & A Queen’s Appeal

As the welcome blanket of sleep is laid upon the Kaurava camp, a lone, cloaked figure of regal bearing gracefully and silently flits through the shadows. She moves with purpose towards the tents of the opposing army’s upper echelons. The woman in question is the Pandava Queen, Draupadi. Why would the queen herself make her way through the enemy camp? What is she doing? As the plot unfolds in this sweet epi-shoe-de from the Mahabharata, Swami leads us to think deeply about the end-point of sense control.

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|| Credits ||
Radio Sai (2013) Shravanam, Mananam, Nidhidhyasanam. Available from: https://radiosai.org/ |

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The Lion’s Roar title music by DEAR Sai, Sai Young Adults Australia (2020) | Music by: https://www.purple-planet.com | Youtube Audio Library | Radio Sai Bhajans [YouTube Channel] Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWW5Z9BGsa14XLFXdRf01TA | The Presence by Siddhartha Corsus (freemusicarchive.org) | Walking woman by Damiaan (freesound.org) | Bangles by Think Sound Effects (Youtube.com) | Horror Payal Sound effect|Scare your friends|Footstep|Rattle|Movement | Scary By Think Sound EFfects | Sword Item Drop by EminYILDIRIM (freesound.org) | Drop Object on Floor - Sound Effects by Audio Library (youtube.com) | Single clangs by CGEffex (freesound.org) | MetalClang1_Loud_bip.wav by passAirmangrace (freesound.org) | Ambient Battle Noises Swords And Spears by pfranzen (freesound.org) |

Jan 18, 202109:14

S2 E13: A Tale of Two Tents & Lessons in Deportment

What’s a husband to do? Invitations are sent and we pitch a tent as young Prahlada tells a story to lead us to enlightenment. Where does sense-control begin and end? Swami refines our every move; how we walk, talk, sit, sleep - even study, with a noteworthy list of practical guidelines.

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|| Credits ||
Radio Sai (2013) Shravanam, Mananam, Nidhidhyasanam. Available from: https://radiosai.org/ |

Jan 14, 202111:34

S2 E12: Lapses Four & A Gift That's Spoken For

The post is in! A letter from the Elizabethan era brings to our attention the gift we didn’t know we already had. Swami talks us through excessive talk in this next section of the sixth discourse of the Summer Showers in Brindavan 1990 series. We won’t say much more than this but - Swami always has the last word. Word.

If you're a wide-eyed wonderer and would like to dive deeper - head over to the SYAA Telegram channel - https://t.me/joinchat/AAAAAE_5VNrKMIAHX-dkSg for some bonus content!

|| Credits ||
Radio Sai (2013) Shravanam, Mananam, Nidhidhyasanam. Available from: https://radiosai.org/ | Sound is God extract from: Sathya Sai Baba (August 31, 2001), Divine Discourse (Onam), Prasanthi Nilayam | Ringler, W. A. (2020) Sir Philip Sidney - English author and statesman. Available at: Encyclopedia Britannica, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Philip-Sidney | Swami Vivekananda’s story derived from: Sathya Sai Baba (October 6, 1997), Divine Discourse (Dasara), Prasanthi Nilayam |

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The Lion’s Roar title music by DEAR Sai, Sai Young Adults Australia (2020) | Music by: https://www.purple-planet.com | Youtube Audio Library | Radio Sai Bhajans [YouTube Channel] Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWW5Z9BGsa14XLFXdRf01TA| | Combined Choir from Northwest University and University Presbyterian Church Seattle: "In the Beginning Was the Word and the Word Was God." 2010 | Osho Baba by Siddhartha Corsus (freemusicarchive.org) | Tap water 2 by Owlstorm (freesound.org) | Blah Blah Female by lua_lua (freesound.org) | Mother of all Saints by Siddharta Corsus (freemusicarchive.org) | Bug Zapper_Long moth electrocution.wav by CGEffex (freesound.org) | elephant by y89312 (freesound.org) | Bubbling, Large, A.wav by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org |Bee Buzzing by JonCon_Library (freesound.org) |

Jan 11, 202108:02

S2 E11: A Change in Attention & A Contact Situation

If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound? If your eyes haven’t seen the picture does the picture exist? It’s a case of “AT.MA. Phone. Home” as Swami lovingly ushers us into the path of Enquiry - the only way to really transcend our human limitations.

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|| Credits ||
Radio Sai (2013) Shravanam, Mananam, Nidhidhyasanam. Available from: https://radiosai.org/ |
Atma as the unchanging basis derived from: Sathya Sai Baba, Gita Vahini (2010) Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust, Publications Division, Prasanthi Nilayam|

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The Lion’s Roar title music by DEAR Sai, Sai Young Adults Australia (2020) | https://www.purple-planet.com | Youtube Audio Library | Radio Sai Bhajans [YouTube Channel] Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWW5Z9BGsa14XLFXdRf01TA| Casa Bossa Nova by Kevin MacLeod https://incompetech.com/ | Promoted by MrSnooze https://youtu.be/ioi_-5sAuXQ | Creative Commons — CC BY 3.0 I https://goo.gl/Yibru5 | Supermarket [Scanner Beeps, checkout Sound Effects - by All Sound (Youtube) | Nirvana Arcade by Siddhartha Corsus (FreeMusicArchive) |

Jan 07, 202108:24

S2 E10: A Silent Guide to the Enjoyer Inside

The tongue is the square root of control. With a bridle, a rudder and a spark of fire, Swami shows us just how powerful our speech is. We launch into the fifth discourse of the Summer Showers in Brindavan 1990 series as Swami leads us down a sacred, royal road into true silence.

If you're a wide-eyed wonderer and would like to dive deeper - head over to the SYAA Telegram channel - https://t.me/joinchat/AAAAAE_5VNrKMIAHX-dkSg for some bonus content!

|| Credits ||
Radio Sai (2013) Shravanam, Mananam, Nidhidhyasanam. Available from: https://radiosai.org/ | Leaky Pot: Sathya Sai Baba (November 23, 1968), Divine Discourse (Birthday), Prasanthi Nilayam | Atma as the unchanging basis derived from: Sathya Sai Baba, Gita Vahini (2010) Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust, Publications Division, Prasanthi Nilayam|

Jan 05, 202112:16

S2 E9: From Darkness to Light, Who Powers Our Sight?

On this most auspicious New Year’s day, Swami ushers us into the fifth discourse of the Summer Showers in Brindavan 1990 series: The Road to Divinity. What does it take to make our lives worthwhile? The effort that is required is purely to seek, to examine, to enquire… “Who is powering the eyes with which I am reading these words?” An illuminating start to the discourse and the year!

If you're a wide-eyed wonderer and would like to dive deeper - head over to the SYAA Telegram channel - https://t.me/joinchat/AAAAAE_5VNrKMIAHX-dkSg for some bonus content!

|| Credits ||
Radio Sai (2013) Shravanam, Mananam, Nidhidhyasanam. Available from: https://radiosai.org/ |

Dec 31, 202013:23

S2 E8: An End Most Pointy & Methods of Mastery

We look back on this most eye-opening discourse on the wonder-inducing senses. In those moments of weakness when the beast can’t be tamed, this list of Swami’s sensory solutions will guide us along the way. Swami's packed a lot into this trip so let’s get our bearings before we take the next turn on this Road to Divinity.

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We’d also love to hear from you! Connect with us by email at syaa.dearsai@gmail.com.

|| Credits ||
Radio Sai (2013) Shravanam, Mananam, Nidhidhyasanam. Available from: https://radiosai.org/ | Atma Drishti derived from: Sathya Sai Baba, Summer Showers in Brindavan 1973 (ND). Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust, Publications Division, Prasanthi Nilayam |

Dec 21, 202014:14

S2 E7: Excuses, Excuses & Fanciful Pretenses

Should we give in to our senses: Yes or no?

If the answer to this question seems difficult, then the words from Swami that we’re about to see will grant us sagacious vision and remove the misconceptions that have allowed our senses free reign. In this final part of the fourth discourse of the Summer Showers in Brindavan 1990 series, we unflinchingly march towards the end goal of sense control: True Freedom.

If you're a wide-eyed wonderer and would like to dive deeper - head over to the SYAA Telegram channel - https://t.me/joinchat/AAAAAE_5VNrKMIAHX-dkSg for some bonus content!

|| Credits ||
Radio Sai (2013) Shravanam, Mananam, Nidhidhyasanam. Available from: https://radiosai.org/ |

Dec 17, 202010:18

S2 E6: A Platterful Happening & Coloured Comprehending

Lord Krishna has had a plate full of it as the severity of the situation comes to a head. The 101st misdeed emerges in a mystery - and makes us question the truth behind the sense-sational palettes we have been creating with our sensory palate! Swami reveals God’s impartiality as He expands and corrects our coloured, partial vision of creation.

If you're a wide-eyed wonderer and would like to dive deeper - head over to the SYAA Telegram channel - https://t.me/joinchat/AAAAAE_5VNrKMIAHX-dkSg for some bonus content!

|| Credits ||
Radio Sai (2013) Shravanam, Mananam, Nidhidhyasanam. Available from: https://radiosai.org/ | Sishupala’s story adapted from: Sacred Texts - Mahabharata, Section XXXIX (Sisupala-badha Parva). Available from: https://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m02/m02039.htm | World is a Mirror from: Hislop, J. S. (1999), Conversations with Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust, Publications Division, Prasanthi Nilayam |

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The Lion’s Roar title music by DEAR Sai, Sai Young Adults Australia (2020) | Music by: https://www.purple-planet.com | Savfk: https://soundcloud.com/savfk | Youtube Audio Library | Radio Sai Bhajans [YouTube Channel] Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWW5Z9BGsa14XLFXdRf01TA | Angry mob loop by bevibeldesign (freesound.org) |

Dec 14, 202012:22

S2 E5: Building Fences for the Wild Senses

This episode, Swami takes us on a ride as we gallop down five different routes on the way to mastery of the senses. The wool has been pulled over our eyes, and it's time for us to uncover the deception, take the reins and tame these wild horses! Yeeha!

If you're a wide-eyed wonderer and would like to dive deeper - head over to the SYAA Telegram channel - https://t.me/joinchat/AAAAAE_5VNrKMIAHX-dkSg for some bonus content!

|| Credits ||
Radio Sai (2013) Shravanam, Mananam, Nidhidhyasanam. Available from: https://radiosai.org/ | Turning inward: Sathya Sai Baba (July 30th, 2006), Divine Discourse (Guru Poornima), Prasanthi Nilayam | Goal of spiritual discipline: Sathya Sai Baba (2010) Prasnothara Vahini. Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust, Publications Division, Prasanthi Nilayam | Weaning of the senses derived from: Sathya Sai Baba (2010) Bhagavatha Vahini. Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust, Publications Division, Prasanthi Nilayam | Sense control as an expression of devotion: Sathya Sai Baba (November 23, 1968), Divine Discourse (Birthday), Prasanthi Nilayam |

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The Lion’s Roar title music by DEAR Sai, Sai Young Adults Australia (2020) | Music by: https://www.purple-planet.com | Youtube Audio Library | Radio Sai Bhajans [YouTube Channel] Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWW5Z9BGsa14XLFXdRf01TA| Pills by j1987 | Cartoon Gulp! By Breviceps | Soldiers by Jack_Freedom5712 | Marching by WebbFilmsUK |Drillsarge_PresentArms_TenHut.wav by Veridiansunrise | Horses_in_Israel by Rani Shoket https://freesound.org/people/Rani%20Shoket/sounds/63234/ | Mixed whip crack 1 by peterbullmusic | Coos Baby 3 Various Ha AC032101 by gumballworld |

Dec 10, 202012:42

S2 E4: A Sweetness That’s Real & Devotional Feels

There's a fair whack of insight in the middle section of Discourse 4 where Swami compares the pair and distills for us the true essence of sense control. And what does a 14th century saint and a master key have to do with this? There’s a sense of adventure in the air as we crack the case!

If you're a wide-eyed wonderer and would like to dive deeper - head over to the SYAA Telegram channel - https://t.me/joinchat/AAAAAE_5VNrKMIAHX-dkSg for some bonus content!

|| Credits ||
Radio Sai (2013) Shravanam, Mananam, Nidhidhyasanam. Available from: https://radiosai.org/ | Tukaram’s backstory adapted from: Bhagavatam Katha (2016), Tukaram Gets a Job. Available from: http://www.bhagavatam-katha.com/tukaram-gets-a-jov/ | Life history of Kabir adapted from: Varanasi (N.D.), Kabir Das. Available from: http://www.varanasi.org.in/kabir-das | Six enemies extracted from: Sathya Sai Baba (February 23rd, 2006), Divine Discourse, Prasanthi Nilayam|

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The Lion’s Roar title music by DEAR Sai, Sai Young Adults Australia (2020) | Music by: https://www.purple-planet.com | Youtube Audio Library | Radio Sai Bhajans [YouTube Channel] Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWW5Z9BGsa14XLFXdRf01TA| Nature_ambience_countryside_birds_insects_cow_bells_distant_traffic_wind_in_trees_edge_of_forest_summer by julien_matthey_ | a jersey calf mooing by jack jr (youtube) | pasture ambience LONG 130101_03.flac by klankbeeld | Cartoon leather movement, creak or could be expanding or growing sound. Version 2 | dry shovel 2 www.zapsplat.com | "Footsteps, Dry Leaves, E.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org | Harvest Sounds.wav by wobesound | whack02.mp3 by Qat | Loom by Sounds of Changes | "Door Squeak, Normal, D.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org |Key SFX by TaXMaNFoReVeR | Wooden Window 1 by Sheyvan | Classic Laser Pew by SeanSecret | Levels by Yung Kartz (freemusicarchive) | Sorry by Prof. Riddiman |

Dec 07, 202016:30

S2 E3: A Helpful Guide to Managing the Whims of our 10 Wives

Wedded to the 10 senses (knowingly, or unknowingly), we’ve put the cart before the horse. Sense control is a gradual, internal process. What does this mean? Swami outlines the limits that govern the senses, and why these divinely ordained limits matter. In today’s episode, we continue with the next part of the fourth discourse of the Summer Showers in Brindavan 1990 series: Mastery of the Senses.

If you're a wide-eyed wonderer and would like to dive deeper - head over to the SYAA Telegram channel - https://t.me/joinchat/AAAAAE_5VNrKMIAHX-dkSg for some bonus content!

|| Credits ||
Radio Sai (2013) Shravanam, Mananam, Nidhidhyasanam. Available from: https://radiosai.org/ |

|| Sound Effects ||
The Lion’s Roar title music by DEAR Sai, Sai Young Adults Australia (2020) | Music by: https://www.purple-planet.com | Drawer opening and closing by Kleber_KGF | Tada Fanfare by Plasterbrain (freesound.org) | Kettle whistling by Aliedsvwyk | LighteningStrikeAtHome_20080817.wav by henderda | Making Pancake by JarredGibb | Youtube Audio Library | Radio Sai Bhajans [YouTube Channel] Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWW5Z9BGsa14XLFXdRf01TA |

Dec 03, 202009:48

S2 E2: A Senseless Feast & Restless Beasts

Let’s be real, the concept of sense control isn’t the most appealing... to anyone. But don’t we want to constantly be at peace? Avoid the pendulum of life striking us with all it’s dualities? If we want freedom, REAL freedom - from all of this then - we have to make the effort. Who should be in control? Because at this point our senses are. In today’s episode, we begin with the first part of the fourth discourse of the Summer Showers in Brindavan 1990 series: Mastery of the Senses.

If you're a wide-eyed wonderer and would like to dive deeper - head over to the SYAA Telegram channel - https://t.me/joinchat/AAAAAE_5VNrKMIAHX-dkSg for some bonus content!

|| Credits ||
Radio Sai (2013) Shravanam, Mananam, Nidhidhyasanam. Available from: https://radiosai.org/ | Sathya Sai Baba, Upanishad Vahini (2014) Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust, Publications Division, Prasanthi Nilayam | Internal Senses: Sathya Sai Baba (June 21, 1996) Divine Discourse, Prasanthi Nilayam |

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The Lion’s Roar title music by DEAR Sai, Sai Young Adults Australia (2020) | Music by: https://www.purple-planet.com | Youtube Audio Library | Radio Sai Bhajans [YouTube Channel] Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWW5Z9BGsa14XLFXdRf01TA| Jungle sounds obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com | Horse and chariot 30secs by giovannitp (freesound.org) | Snorting horse.wav by soundslikewillem | Horse shifting on gravel by n_audioman |

Nov 30, 202012:38

Poetic Preludes - Discourse 4 (Bonus)

Before the roar, the air would soar with the weight of anticipation. On some thrilling occasions, prior to the discourse Swami would gift the world with a small poem that encapsulated the Truth of what followed. These poems put us in the right frame of mind for understanding the key messages Swami spoke about. In this ‘Poetic Preludes’ bonus episode we bring you the poem that preceded the fourth discourse of the Summer Showers in Brindavan 1990 series, with a SYAA twist.

| Sakala Vidyalu Nerci Sabha Jayincagavaccu
Surudai Ranamandu Poravaccu
Rajarajai Putti Raajya Melagavaccu
Hemagodanamul Iyavaccu
Gaganamandunna Cukkalu Lekkagonavaccu
Jivarasula Perlu Ceppavaccu
Ashtangavidyalu Abhyasincagavaccu
Chandra Mandalamaina Cheravaccu
Kaani Dehendriyamul Ariketti Manasu Nilpi
Antarmukhamu Chesi Anavaratamu
Niscalasamaanacitudai Niluvaledu |

| One may acquire great scholarship and come out victorious in assemblies of scholars;
One may be a great hero and win battles galore;
One may be born as a king of kings and rule a vast empire;
One may generously give away in charity gold and cows;
One may be able to count the countless stars that adorn the sky;
One may be able to name the innumerable species of living beings;
One may be well-versed in ashtanga vidya (the eightfold path of yoga);
One may be successful in reaching the Moon;
But no one can control their body and senses,
Nor conquer their mind and keep it
In a state of constant introversion and unshakeable equanimity. |

Nov 29, 202002:42

S2 E1: An Eye-Opening List with a Twist

And we’re back! Swami shows us once again that He is the MASTER of plot-twists as he opens this discourse with a bang. We keep our eyes on the goal as we explore a poem that proves while we are jacks of all trades we are truly masters of none! We’re in for a wild ride as we dive deep into Summer Showers in Brindavan 1990, Discourse 4: Mastery of the Senses.

If you're a wide-eyed wonderer and would like to dive deeper - head over to the SYAA Telegram channel - https://t.me/joinchat/AAAAAE_5VNrKMIAHX-dkSg for some bonus content!

|| Credits ||
Radio Sai (2013) Shravanam, Mananam, Nidhidhyasanam. Available from: https://radiosai.org/ |

|| Sound Effects ||
The Lion’s Roar title music by DEAR Sai, Sai Young Adults Australia (2020) | Music by: https://www.purple-planet.com | Youtube Audio Library | Radio Sai Bhajans [YouTube Channel] Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWW5Z9BGsa14XLFXdRf01TA | "Footsteps, Dry Leaves, G.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org | Attribution Noncommercial | “Hmmmm” by ckvoiceover of freesound.org, attribution noncommercial | "To Infinity" by Cale Alit “ONORO_Julian_2014_2015_vortex” by univ_lyon3 |

Nov 26, 202008:58

Season 1 - The Tail End

We’ve come to the end of the very first season of The Lion’s Roar! We share some closing thoughts with you as we offer our gratitude to our dearest Sai. We'd also love to hear from you! Click on the link to share your thoughts and comments which will be very valuable as we work on the next season: https://bit.ly/TLR-S1 It'll only take two shakes of a lion's tail!

|| Credits ||
Music by: https://www.purple-planet.com | Youtube Audio Library |

Aug 19, 202003:26

You In Me & I In You (Bonus)

When the storm of problems and disasters strike with such force that everything around us collapses, we must depend on our own wings to be safe. But what are our wings? It is not our strength or this body’s ability…. The strength in our wings is our higher Self, our Swami.

If we look back in our lives, we can see the numerous instances where He has taken care of us. Will He not keep taking care of us? God is taking care. God will take care. With this confidence, we can surely soar above the problems, trials and tribulations of this material world and reach our destination.

Professor Kasturi shares the following [poem of Swami's], in Sathyam Sivam Sundaram - Volume 4:

“My boys,” [Swami] writes,

“The bird with you, the wings with Me;
The foot with you, the path with Me;
The eye with you, the form with Me;
The thing with you, the dream with Me;
The world with you, the heaven with Me -
So are we bound, so are we free,
So we begin, and so we end,
I in you and you in Me.”

In this bonus episode, we bring you the poem that Swami wrote with a SYAA twist.

[More on Swami's definition of Self-confidence in Episode 11: Four Fs, a Fearless Test & the Self Reassessed]

Aug 17, 202002:57

S1 E12: Fiery Fortitude & Grazing Attitudes

Food. Head. God. Swami knows where this is going, but the question is, do we? God marks the spot as we map the route to spiritual truth. Little do we know that the treasure is Teacher too! Our bones melt with humility in the fire of a great devotee as we look at Swami’s definition of unshakeable faith, in this last section of the third discourse.

||Credits||
Music by: https://www.purple-planet.com | Youtube Audio Library | Radio Sai Bhajans [YouTube Channel] Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWW5Z9BGsa14XLFXdRf01TA | Space Ambience by Vikas Sound. Available at: Othenius.com | Radio Sai (2013) Shravanam, Mananam, Nidhidhyasanam. Available from: https://radiosai.org/ | Kondama Raju’s story from: Sathya Sai Baba (May 6, 1999), Divine Discourse (Easwaramma Day), Sai Sruthi, Kodaikanal | The Blessed Souls, G., Krishnamurthy (2010), Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust, Publications Division | Devotees of great fortitude: Sathya Sai Baba, Prasanthi Vahini (2010) Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust, Publications Division, Prasanthi Nilayam | Nandanar’s story is derived from: Sekkizhar Nayanar (2015), Thiru Thondar Periya Puranam. Available from: https://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.384734/page/n119/mode/2up | Vanmikanathan, G., (ND) The Sixty-Three Nayanars. Available at: http://www.skandagurunatha.org/deities/siva/nayanars/ | Kasturi’s faith extracted from: Sathya Sai Official (2019), Importance of Sri Sathya Sai Vahinis, A Divine Gift To Mankind, 20th Nov, 2019. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbhlQucg2XQ |

Aug 12, 202019:22

S1 E11: Four Fs, a Fearless Test & the Self Reassessed

This episode we meet a President, a Prince and a tiny bird as we look at the sturdiest foundation we could ever build our world upon! What is the Four-mula for life? What actually IS the wind beneath our wings? We dig deep on this path of enquiry, as we follow Swami in this next section of the third Discourse of Summer Showers in Brindavan 1990.

||Credits||
Music by: https://www.purple-planet.com | Youtube Audio Library | Radio Sai Bhajans [YouTube Channel] Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWW5Z9BGsa14XLFXdRf01TA| Savfk, The Age of Wood. Original music available at www.youtube.com/savfkmusic | Bird Sound Effect available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKRsCZYZAdc | Radio Sai (2013) Shravanam, Mananam, Nidhidhyasanam. Available at: https://radiosai.org/ | Original BGM by SYAA | Bird With You by SYAA; melody based on song by unknown writer; lyrics adapted from poem by Sathya Sai Baba | Young Lincoln’s struggles: Sathya Sai Baba (February 21, 2009) Divine Discourse, Prasanthi Nilayam | Sathya Sai Baba (November 23, 2000) Divine Discourse (Birthday), Prasanthi Nilayam | Prahlada’s story is derived from: Sathya Sai Baba (2010) Bhagavatha Vahini. Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust, Publications Division, Prasanthi Nilayam | Sathya Sai Baba (ND) Summer Showers in Brindavan 1995. Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust, Publications Division, Prasanthi Nilayam | Little bird extract: Balasubramanya, A. (2017) ‘Faith and Self-confidence: Story of the Little Bird’, weblog post, September 7. Available at: https://hubpages.com/religion-philosophy/Faith-and-self-confidence-Story-of-the-little-bird-Sri-Sathya-Sai |

Aug 06, 202016:10

S1 E10: Worries of Future Past & A Thief Unmasked

Between the phantom itch of desire and the mystery called worry we are constantly losing our balance. How do we curb this harbinger of excess? What is the shape of worry? Mindfulness takes on a whole new meaning in this next section of the third discourse of the 1990 Summer Showers series.

|| Credits ||
Music by: https://www.purple-planet.com | Youtube Audio Library | Radio Sai Bhajans [YouTube Channel] Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWW5Z9BGsa14XLFXdRf01TA| Youth4Sai (1994). Swami You Hold the Whole World on Follow Your Heart [CD] SYWA | Power down sound effect from Sound Effects Youtube | Radio Sai (2013) Shravanam, Mananam, Nidhidhyasanam. Available from: https://radiosai.org/ | Ceiling on desires purpose: Sathya Sai Baba (July 14, 1984) Divine Discourse, Prasanthi Nilayam |

Jul 29, 202017:46

S1 E9: The Consequence of Attention & the Paradigm of Devotion

What happens when we turn our attention on attention itself? We navigate our way to a new horizon of devotion - a loving admonishment from Swami and a reassuring letter from Krishna to His beloved Gopikas sheds light on the path of ONENESS. Jump on board as we explore 5 powerful lines of Discourse 3 in this bumper episode.

Jul 22, 202028:40

S1 E8: Mirror Mathematics & Human Schematics

3 - 1 = ONE. Swami subtracts the mirror of illusion in a mathematic revolution... it's an Atmic calculation, a bubbly revelation! To shake our very foundation. With a side of bread. In today’s episode, we continue with the next part of the third discourse of the Summer Showers in Brindavan 1990 series.

|| Credits ||
Music by: Youtube Audio Library | Radio Sai Bhajans [YouTube Channel] Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWW5Z9BGsa14XLFXdRf01TA | Ocean and space sounds by Vikas Sound. Available at: Othenius.com | Radio Sai (2013) Shravanam, Mananam, Nidhidhyasanam. Available from: https://radiosai.org/ | Brahma’s manifestation derived from: Prabhupada’s Books (N.D) SB 3.8: Manifestation of Brahmā from Garbhodakaśāyī Viṣṇu. Available at: https://prabhupadabooks.com/sb/3/8?d=1 | Sathya Sai Baba, Bhagavatha Vahini (2010) Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust, Publications Division, Prasanthi Nilayam| Practical knowledge: Sathya Sai Baba (November 22, 2001) Divine Discourse (Benedictory Address, 20th Convocation of SSSIHL), Prasanthi Nilayam |

Jul 15, 202016:04

S1 E7: A Safe, A Fast & The Middle Path

We follow Siddhartha on his fast to learn an interesting path. Swami draws out the map to help us out of any traps. Which spiritual disciplines will lead us on and which not? Let’s set off at a trot, and dive into the third discourse in which, of course - Swami will guide us through the deliberations that will lead us to jewel realisations!

|| Credits ||
Music by: https://www.purple-planet.com | Youtube Audio Library | Radio Sai Bhajans [YouTube Channel] Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWW5Z9BGsa14XLFXdRf01TA| Radio Sai (2013) Shravanam, Mananam, Nidhidhyasanam. Available from: https://radiosai.org/ | Meaning of Upavasa: Sathya Sai Baba (February 20, 1966) Divine Discourse (Shivaratri), Prasanthi Nilayam | Siddhartha’s story derived from: Radio Sai (2006) Cover Story: Fascinating Buddha. Available at: https://media.radiosai.org/journals/Vol_04/01JUN06/Cover_Story_Buddha.htm | The Story of Buddha, Landaw, J. (N.D.), Hemkunt Press |

Jul 08, 202016:58

Poetic Preludes - Discourse 3 (Bonus)

| Viluva Leni Inupa Pette Ee Dehambu
Pette Yandu Nagalu Pettinatula
(Ee) Dehamandu Atma Devudundenu Suma
Sathyamaina Baata (Ee) Sai Maata
Devudanaga Veru Deshamandunu Ledu
Devudanaga Tanadu Dehamande
Paapamanaga Veru Paradeshamunu Ledu
Tanu Cheyu Panula Dagiliyundu |

This body is a valueless iron safe
Like the precious jewels kept in an iron safe,
There is the Divine inside the body.
This Sai’s Word is the path of Truth.
What you call God is not in some far off place,
That God is in your very body;
What you call sin is not in a distant country
It is there in the very actions that you perform. |

Jul 07, 202002:54

S1 E6: Questions, Directions & Faith-Filled Reflections

What does it mean to see Swami as our Guru? How does how we see the Teacher, change how we see the Teachings? As we approach Guru Poornima we thought we’d take a step back from the discourses to really explore and reflect on these questions. Let our God Positioning System show us the way!

|| Credits ||
Music by: Youtube Audio Library | Youth4Sai (1994). You're Here on Follow Your Heart [CD] SYWA | Radio Sai Bhajans [YouTube Channel] Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWW5Z9BGsa14XLFXdRf01TA | Sandeha Nivarini, Sathya Sai Baba (2014) Sandeha Nivarini, Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust, Publications Division | Radio Sai (2012) Study Circle 7: Liking Swami Versus Loving Swami. Available at: https://media.radiosai.org/journals/vol_10/01JUN12/03_study_circle_07_01.htm | Ramabrahmam’s story derived from: The Blessed Souls, G., Krishnamurthy (2010), Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust, Publications Division |

Jul 01, 202013:38

S1 E5: Misconceptions Three & the King in the Dream

Oh, what a tangled web we weave! How do we find our way out of the three troublesome notions that bind us? Do dreams really hold the key to helping us understand who we truly are? In today’s episode, we look at the concluding part of the second discourse of the Summer Showers in Brindavan 1990 series.

||Credits||
Music by: https://www.purple-planet.com | Youtube Audio Library | Radio Sai Bhajans [YouTube Channel] Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWW5Z9BGsa14XLFXdRf01TA| King Janaka’s Dream BGM: ‘Strange the Dreamer - Savfk’ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Remind Me My Lord: Balakumaran Balasubramaniam (2016) Remind Me My Lord. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5rth_fxidA | Radio Sai (2013) Shravanam, Mananam, Nidhidhyasanam. Available from: https://radiosai.org/ | Self enquiry extract: Hislop, J. S. (2009), My Baba and I. Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust, Publications Division, Prasanthi Nilayam | Rama & Bharatha conversation derived from: IIT Kanpur (N.D.) Valmiki Ramayana. Available from: https://www.valmiki.iitk.ac.in/sloka?field_kanda_tid=2&language=ro&field_sarga_value=105 | King Janaka’s story derived from: Sathya Sai Baba (September 26, 1965) Divine Discourse (Dasara), Prasanthi Nilayam |

Jun 24, 202016:30

S1 E4: Input Regulation & Anklet Verification

In this week’s episode, it’s an eye for the I and jewels in the sky as we continue with the second discourse of the Summer Showers in Brindavan 1990 series. Come through the unguarded gateway and eat with your ears as we learn how to regulate our inputs.

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Music by: https://www.purple-planet.com | Youtube Audio Library | Radio Sai Bhajans [YouTube Channel] Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWW5Z9BGsa14XLFXdRf01TA | Radio Sai (2013) Shravanam, Mananam, Nidhidhyasanam. Available from: https://radiosai.org/ | Keechaka’s story: TemplePurohit (2015) Keechaka Vadham - Slaying of Keechaka by Bhima. Available at: https://www.templepurohit.com/keechaka-vadham-a-story-from-the-mahabharata/ | Lakshmana’s story derived from: Sathya Sai Baba (May 18, 2002), Divine Discourse (Summer Course), Brindavan |

Jun 17, 202011:33

S1 E3: Filings, Fields & Fruitful Yields

This episode, get your gardening gloves on as we continue with the second discourse of the Summer Showers in Brindavan 1990 series. We explore the many implications of the statement ‘You are not the body’, take a field trip deep into the Karma theory, and we plant so, so many seeds!

|| Credits ||
Music by: https://www.purple-planet.com | Youtube Audio Library | Radio Sai (2013) Shravanam, Mananam, Nidhidhyasanam. Available from: https://radiosai.org/| All are destined to bloom: Kasturi, N. (2017) Sathyam Sivam Sundaram Volume 2. Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust, Publications Division, Prasanthi Nilayam | Arjuna’s story derived from: Sathya Sai Baba (2010), Bhagavatha Vahini. Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust, Publications Division, Prasanthi Nilayam |

Jun 10, 202014:02

S1 E2: Temples, Trousers & the Psychosomatic Apparatus

How did we end up here? The point where we believe something that is not us, is us? Let’s hit rewind and find out! Join us, as we explore the second discourse in the Summer Showers in Brindavan 1990 series! Through trousers and transient temples, we toddle in the direction Swami points us to get to the bottom of this misidentification mystery.

||Credits||
Music by: https://www.purple-planet.com | Youtube Audio Library | Radio Sai (2013) Shravanam, Mananam, Nidhidhyasanam. Available from: https://radiosai.org/|

Jun 04, 202010:30

S1 E1: Refinements, Roots & Cereal Truths

In this week’s episode, join us as we explore the very first discourse of the Summer Showers in Brindavan 1990 series! What do Cheerios have to do with Absolute Truth? Who was the King who gave it all up in the pursuit of it? (Truth, not Cheerios) How many ways ARE there to read a book? What’s with all the cheerios?!

|| Credits ||
Music by: https://www.purple-planet.com | Youtube Audio Library | Radio Sai (2013) Shravanam, Mananam, Nidhidhyasanam. Available from: https://radiosai.org/ | Definition of Bharatiya derived from: Sathya Sai Baba (May 30, 1999), Divine Discourse, Sai Ramesh Hall, Brindavan | Ancient method of learning: Sathya Sai Baba (September 11, 1988) Divine Discourse, Prasanthi Nilayam |

May 27, 202010:02

S1 E0: Why, and What For? Prelude to the Roar!

Welcome to The Lion's Roar! In this introductory episode, we look at why the 1990 Summer Showers discourses are so distinct and powerful. As well as this, we take a trip to Swami's Brindavan Ashram and go through what a day in the Summer Course would have been like. We also explore the ways in which you might gain the most out of this series. Join us for a weekly dose of Swami’s dream-shattering Roar!

|| CREDITS ||
Music by: https://www.purple-planet.com | Radio Sai (2013) Shravanam, Mananam, Nidhidhyasanam. 4. 9 May 2013. Available from: https://radiosai.org/ | Arthur Hillcoat (2001) Private recording. 3 March, 2001. | Saibaba.ws (2015) Divine Advice. Available at: http://saibaba.ws/articles/divineadvice.htm. |

May 18, 202011:16