Sathya, says Sai Baba, consists of 3 syllables, 'SA', 'TH' and 'YA'. It means that 'SA' is to be gained by 'th' and 'ya' - the Saakshaatkaara - the self realization - is gained by 'thapas'(austerities; detatchment; self-denial and 'YA'-ma (regulation and sublimation of senses). Sathya is the Bliss of Realization; Baba is that BLISS. He is the Absolute, the Eternal, the Truth. Sathyam is Thrikaalaabaadhitham, that which is unaffected by time's current of the past, present or future. Baba has revealed Himself to His devotees as Niraakaara come as Naraakaara, even as He promised while at Shirdi. So, for bhakthas Sai is Sathya Swaroopa. When God comes as Man, His Divinity need not be affected or reduced or tarnished in the least. Look deeply into Him and discern if He is of the nature of truth, Sathya, the unchanging. `Fools consider me as only this human body' said Krishna. Baba warns us against such errors as He says, `However long you try, whoever seeks to know, by whatever means, you cannot grasp the mystery of My Majesty'. "Only intense study, with faith, of the scriptures can help you to catch a glimpse", He assures. Baba's will, His Word, has to come true, for He is Truth. `I never utter a word that is without significance',