In this conversation, spiritual teacher and author, Gautam Sachdeva, talks about the phenomenon of 'channels' who receive messages from Sai Baba, and gives pointers so that devotees can be discerning and understand that very few channels are authentic, at the same time, they can ask themselves why they wish to approach a channel, how one must not confuse a channel for a Guru, the difference between the two, and how to be more sensitive to the authentic channels, who are instruments of Baba. Gautam also touches upon the Guru-Disciple relationship and the concept of doing Seva for one's Guru in whatever capacity one can. Topics covered in this talk are: 0:00 Intro (कैप्शन सक्षम करें) 1:02 Authenticity of Messages from ‘Channels’ of Sai Baba 5:09 Dependency on Channelers 9:59 Difference between Oneness and Dependency 10:35 Managing a controlling Relationship with the Channeler 13:19 Misguidance on Spiritual Journey 15:41 Difference between a Guru and a Channeler 17:14 Finding a True Master 19:15 Protecting the Welfare of a Master/Guru 25:06 Service to the Guru 25:47 Genuineness of the Guru 30:16 Respecting the Authentic Channels of Sai Baba 37:05 Outro (Please support our work)

Many devotees experience a sudden spiritual awakening, and this often first leads to a loss of interest in mundane worldly life. This can be a very difficult time for both - the devotee and their loved ones. In this important interview, spiritual teacher and author Gautam Sachdeva sheds light on how this situation can be addressed by both the devotee and the family. The devotee often is seen as the 'Black Sheep' amongst the family or the community. Gautam addresses different aspects of this phenomenon, and even gives pointers to ensure that one is not escaping one's duty and worldly responsibilities either. Topics covered in this talk are: 0:00 Intro (कैप्शन सक्षम करें) 1:00 Impact of Spiritual Awakening 3:18 A Painful Process 4:00 Family dynamics 5:17 Spiritual Growth and Impressions of Family 10:36 Impact of Spiritual Enlightenment 14:02 Trusting One’s Destiny 16:57 Journey of True Faith and Destiny 22:10 Accepting the Unacceptable 24:40 Outro (Please support our work)

In this conversation, Spiritual Teacher and Author Gautam Sachdeva discusses how a devotee can visit Shirdi or any place of pilgrimage with the right intent, notwithstanding the chaos and confusion that often reigns in such places these days. Gautam offers insights on why these places are considered to be so powerful, the significance of the Dhuni and the vibrational energy felt here. Gautam stresses that devotees should ask themselves if they are visiting Shirdi frivolously, for a vacation and a picnic, or are they going there with the right intent, the Bhav that Baba is still there, to sit at His feet, take His blessings and experience His vibrational field with full awareness, presence, and Being. Topics covered in this talk are: 0:00 Intro (कैप्शन सक्षम करें) 1:00 Being Spiritually Receptive in Places of Pilgrimage 6:11 Purpose and Intent of Approach to Sai Baba 7:57 Communication in Groups 9:48 Intent of Approach and Significance of Dhuni 13:30 True Pilgrimage vs Pilgrimage of Luxury 16:10 Obstacles in Pilgrimage 18:34 Importance of Penance in Today’s Age 21:30 Outro (Please support our work)

There are many sincere devotees who fall prey to people who take advantage of them by claiming to be messengers of Baba. In this talk, Spiritual Teacher and Author Gautam Sachdeva speaks on this sensitive topic, offering insights on how to avoid getting into such engagements, and if one does get entangled in some incident like that, how to accept it gracefully and move on. Topics covered in this talk are: 0:00 Intro (कैप्शन सक्षम करें) 1:16 Being Aware of People cheating gullible devotees 2:16 People claiming to get messages from Baba 3:38 The holy man who was not genuine 5:05 Their relationship with money 6:23 Manipulating people for money 6:40 Being Cautious of Dishonest and Deceit People 8:33 Gautam's experience 14:29 Outro (Please support our work)

In this conversation, Gautam Sachdeva takes us through the internal process of surrendering to Sai Baba, with examples from the lives of advanced devotees. He speaks on the difference between the thought process of an average person versus that of an advanced devotee in the face of difficult and painful situations, and how they deal with suffering. Gautam also talks of the real meaning of faith and surrender, what we can actually surrender, and what it is to truly surrender. He discusses what is a true prayer, and gratitude being the best form of prayer, reminding us that Sai Baba's whole life was a living prayer, encompassing oneness and compassion. Topics covered in this talk are: 0:00 Intro (कैप्शन सक्षम करें) 1:18 Process of Surrendering to Sai Baba 1:35 The Bhav of a surrendered devotee 2:06 "Thy Will be done." 2:41 What can we surrender? 4:18 True surrender means acceptance 5:37 Aai's Example of a life of Surrender 6:46 Hema Ma deals with an unfavourable situation 10:23 Surrendering fear and doership 12:19 Prayer of Gratitude, Strength and Health 16:57 How does one truly know it is God's Will? 19:51 Baba's life was a living prayer 20:13 How a surrendered devotee deals with pain 25:25 Outro (Please support our work)

In this conversation, Gautam Sachdeva talks about his own journey as a spiritual book publisher, and the lessons he learnt along the way. He tells viewers about the time he had to take over his late father's business at a very young age, and how he later switched businesses from running the advertising agency to a completely new business of spiritual book publishing. He also talks about the first book he published and the hurdles he had to face. He adds that he considers himself fortunate to have met some wonderful Masters, Yogis, and devotees, all of whom have enriched his path. Topics covered in this talk are: 0:00 Intro (कैप्शन सक्षम करें) 1:12 Balancing Work and Spiritual Life 1:55 Work - a beautiful space to Practising spiritual teachings 3:05 Meditation in daily living 3:30 Publishing the first book 7:15 A conversation with Eckhart Tolle 8:40 No business plan? 9:25 Helping Ramesh Balsekar 9:47 Trying to get our money due to us 13:31 Avoiding Conflict and Confrontation 16:58 How Spiritual Masters break concepts 19:04 Mixing the personality with the message 20:18 Spiritual egos and normal egos 22:34 Nobody is indispensable 23:31 What is meant to happen will happen 23:49 Example of Living the Teachings 26:49 "It was meant to go." 28:28 Preconceived notions Versus Reality 31:35 Tea at Mooji's 36:03 Keeping a Positive Attitude and Spiritual Boundaries 40:27 Humour in the Masters 43:09 Outro (Please support our work)

In this conversation, Spiritual Teacher and Author Gautam Sachdeva speaks about the signs of spiritual progress Baba's devotees must look for within themselves. Gautam provides markers for this, essentially saying that it is peace of mind in daily living which is a true pointer, and not experiences of miracles, visions and dreams. Gautam talks about how we can tell if we are at peace, and are therefore following Baba's teaching. He also discusses acceptance, Oneness, the degree of Shraddha and Saburi we experience in our lives, as well as the subsiding of the thinking mind which leads to inner stillness and present moment awareness. Topics covered in this talk are: 0:00 Intro (कैप्शन सक्षम करें) 1:05 Signs of Spiritual Progress 3:31 Peace of mind in daily living 4:27 Accepting that everyone is an instrument of Baba 4:54 The end of conflict 6:31 Acceptance 7:45 What Baba meant by Shraddha and Saburi 8:23 The degree of Shraddha and Saburi we experience 8:56 Miracles and Experiences can become pitfalls 14:11 Physical Cues of Spiritual Awakening 20:40 When Chakras are synchronised 24:00 Outro (Please support our work)

Sai Baba is one of the most venerated saints of India with millions of devotees. In this important talk, Gautam Sachdeva sheds light on the higher aspects of Sai Baba's teachings where he stresses the significance of devotees understanding what Baba meant by Rinanubandhana and living in harmony with others in everyday life. Topics covered in this talk are: 0:00 Intro (कैप्शन सक्षम करें) 1:11 Gautam's Spiritual Teacher, Ramesh Balsekar 1:41 On first reading Sai Satcharita 2:22 Understanding the core of Baba's Teaching 3:28 Sabka Malik Ek 4:20 On Living the Teaching 5:00 What Baba really wants to give us 5:32 How we ask, and how we should ask 7:30 A beautiful example - Electricity likened to Consciousness 8:55 Me versus the other /Me and the other 10:20 Our conditioning shapes us 13:08 The sense of being 15:05 Non-doership 16:47 Absence of conflict is peace of mind 17:15 Story of Prahlada 18:57 What Arjuna tells Lord Krishna on the battleground 21:30 Story of the two lizards in Shirdi 25:10 Rinaunbandhana 25:25 Acceptance leads to peace of mind 30:35 Outro ( Please support our work)