This trilogy of books which contains much of Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s precious teachings is humbly offered at Swami’s Lotus Feet. They were written as the basic references for the youth and young adults segment of the RISE and SHinE (Rise In Self Excellence and SHine in Excellence) Program, a program christened and guided by Swami. This body is deeply grateful for this privilege granted by beloved Swami, through whose benevolence it now understands nothing, aspires nothing, aims to be nothing; while doing everything to the best of its ability.

My deepest gratitude and humblest reverence to the omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent Supreme Consciousness through my Master, Sri Sathya Sai Baba, who has not only helped me and continues to help me every step of my journey on this path, showing me the Way; but who has also helped countless other divine sparks by showing them the Way to change their lives too. Only You know the agony of teaching me the next step in this dance of life. Your fathomless dedication to my upliftment and the upliftment of my fellow human beings cannot be expressed in words but can only be conveyed by a heart filled to the brim with Your selfless Love. Putting this trilogy of books together has been a cathartic journey of Self-discovery; as I cannot but help identify somewhat with the protagonist – and I hope all readers would too.