The purpose of this book is to provide an insight into the philosophy and practice of education – its true meaning and the process.

What exactly is education? What do we gain from education as devised today? What is the aim which educators must have in view? What have we to learn through the process of education? Sri Sathya Sai (22nd November 1982)

Answers to these questions enunciated by Sri Sathya Sai Baba form the core of the programme of Sathya Sai Education for Human Excellence.

This book is the first in a series of publications undertaken by the Institute of Sathya Sai Education, Mumbai. They will form a complete package of materials for use by schools, teachers and educators in India for implementation of curriculum.

To Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the initiator of and inspiration behind this programme, we dedicate this book, and seek His Blessings in this sacred mission of educating the children of India.