There is a Sathya Sai College in Muddenahalli near Bangalore. Several boys from poor families in the villages around are studying in this college. A number of philanthropists extended help t the college in different ways – some built class rooms, others a Bhajan hall, etc. However, this institution is not affiliated to any University. Once the boys finish their education here, they have to go to places like Bangalore to pursue a degree course. When I thought of their plight, I got a good idea. Here in Puttaparthi, our college and University are house in spacious and beautiful buildings. Supposing we establish a campus at Muddenahalli, the boys there will also be happy. Is it not? Hence, I decided to establish a college campus of Sri Sathya Sai University in Muddenahalli too Mine is Divine Will that is irrevocable and immutable. Now that I have decided, I will iniate the process from tomorrow. Since the boys studying in Muddenahalli college come from rural background and are very poor, they are unable to go for higher education in cities and towns. They therefore discontinue their studies and take to farming activity. Of course, that is also necessary. Secular education helps to make a comfortable living. Hence, education is of top priority. Once they finish their education, they can they can get into any occupation including agriculture. I have therefore, decided to provide University education to boys in Muddenhalli . I am of the view that, side by side with the academic subjects, there must be provision for teaching epics and sacred texts like Ramayana, the Bhagavata and the Bhagavad Gita as well. The boys must be given good training and be allowed to spread the message of these epics in the Villages around. All secular education is useless without a spiritual base.

There are millions of educated people in the world. But, what is their contribution to society? Nothing. They don’t even care for society. They are crazy about the luxurious life on towns and cities. They indulge inbad practices like gambling and club life. The children too are taking to bad ways, observing their parents. Hence it is My view that the children should be taught to tread the right path. The elders will follow them later on observing them. Keeping this in My mind, I have decided to establish a University campus in Muddenhalli. Perhaps it will cost about two to three cores of rupees. I do not mind this expenditure,. It is My resolve that this is needed....

I have therefore, decided to establish a University campus in Muddenhalli to teach boys to lead an ideal life with clean habits. The boys there cannot afford to go to a city for University education. Nor can their parents afford the expenditure.

Hence I have decided to establish a University campus with all the equipments and facilities like classrooms for all the courses and a good hostel. It will be ready for opening within a year. It is My Divine Will.....

I had watched with My own eyes the difficulties the students were undergoing there due to lack of facilities for higher education and I was move. I therefore assured them that I would provide necessary facilities. Swami invited Shri Narayana Rao Principal of the Sri Sathya Sai Higher Secondary School, Muddenahalli and introduced him. He is highly educated and is running the school well. Whenever I visit Muddenahalli he would pray, ‘Swami when will You shower Your grace on us?’ Shri Narayana Rao spoke for a few minutes offering his grateful thanks to Swami. Thereafter, Swami concluded His divine discourse saying, ‘The joy that I gave you today, share it with all! Be happy! (SSS Vol.41, pp.229/232/238)