Source of the Dream

The influence of the Universal World Teacher in the figure of Sri Sathya Sai Babaa supremely beneficent renewer of moral life and spiritual faith has already reached the far corners of the Earth. Yet this Avatar, His miracles and teachings, are still a great mystery to even those who are acquainted with Him. Source of the Dream is thoroughly researched and gives an objective appreciation of Sai Baba's teachings about spirituality and modern science. Priddy gives an in-depth analysis of Sai Baba's miraculous actions and words. He includes investigations he made with the late professor N. Kasturi, Sai Baba's official biographer, into how Sai Baba's earlier teaching have been written or recorded, edited, translated, published, and authenticated. Some common misunderstandings about interpretation and application of the teachings, and of Baba's own words, are discussed. Priddy included color photographs of Sai Baba and some of His miraculous manifestations. Robert Priddy shares his experiences, both subtle and direct, which ultimately led him to a life transformation. He appeals to both devotees and newcomers to Sai's teaching, explaining how Sai Baba reaches out to those in need over great distances, and what it's like to visit Sai Baba's ashram and attend an interview with Him. For devotees, Priddy shares his accounts of Sai's emanation of mystery and grace with balanced reflections upon their likely purpose and meaning.