The Eternal Charioteer
Sanathana Sarathi
The monthly spiritual magazine Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba started in 1958, and wrote for Himself for 26 years.
What is Sanathana Sarathi?
Sanathana Sarathi is Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba's monthly spiritual magazine, started on the holy day of Maha Shivaratri in 1958 and published from Prasanthi Nilayam.
‘Sanathana’ means eternal, the timeless one; ‘Sarathi’ means charioteer. The name carries its message: recognise God as the charioteer of your life and follow His direction wholeheartedly.
For 26 years, from 1958 to 1984, Swami wrote for the magazine every month. These essays were later gathered as the 15 Vahinis, which have been translated into many Indian and foreign languages.
Sources: ssssoindia.org/his-message, sathyasai.org/newsletter/sanathana-sarathi
“May this ‘Charioteer’ fight for world prosperity, by making the drum of victory sound and resound, spread joy among all mankind.”
Hindi edition
Sanathana Sarathi in your language
Alongside English, Sanathana Sarathi is published in regional editions in several Indian languages, including Hindi. All regional editions follow the guidelines of the Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust (Publications Division), Prasanthi Nilayam.
For current Hindi edition subscription details, ask at your Samithi or contact the state centre.
How do I subscribe?
Subscriptions are handled by the official publications trust at Prasanthi Nilayam. Check the current rate only on the official source — this website never takes payment.
Official Trust website
The Books & Publications Trust site: discourses, Vahinis and publications.
sssbpt.infoOfficial online bookstore
The Trust's online store for books and publications.
srisathyasaipublications.comRead back issues
History of the magazine and back issues on the international website.
sathyasai.org
Publications Division address: Sri Sathya Sai Sadhana Trust (Publications Division), Prasanthi Nilayam 515134, Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh.
By the numbers
Readers in Madhya Pradesh
3,063
Sanathana Sarathi subscribers on state records as of 27 September 2026.
Source: state office records as of 27 September 2026. Every figure is from the record; nothing is estimated.