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Hello Dear Friends,

Welcome to a. Please take a moment to review this message.

In the classical Yogic and Tantric paths as well as in the nondual tradition of

Advaita Vedanta, Satsangh is considered important for spiritual aspirants.

Ramana Maharshi, the Great Jnani Sage of Arunachala, often said that Satsangh

leads to Self-Realization. My Teacher, Sri Chitrabhanu Ji, who visited the Sage

Ramana in his teen years, has said that the company of saints even for a short

time provides a great impetus for spiritual development. Ramakrishna

Paramhansa, Swami Vivekananda, Swami Sivananda of Rishikesh, and Swami

Dayananda Sarswati were some of the early influences on my spiritual life as a

child growing up in India.

All of these great spiritual personalities emphasized the power of Satsangha.

Satsangh is a Sanskrit term meaning "The Company of Truth,(Reality,

Existence, or Self)." We should certainly all keep the company of Truth

and maintain Awareness of our True Nature. In practical terms Satsangha means

Fellowship. Fellowship in this context implies keeping the company of others

who are on the spiritual path. In Satsangha support is found to stay on the

spiritual path. In Satsangha, good things happen. Insights are gained and

Consciousness is Awakened to Its Own Nature. Here Shakti (Energy) is Aroused in

a genuine movement towards Its Source (Shiva) to enjoy the Union

and Recognize It Self as the Self as Pure and Eternal and Complete Self

Awareness which is Self Joyous and Self Existent. This is a gathering of gentle

people devoted to Self-Awareness, Meditation, and the various practices in Yoga

and Tantra. Some are deeply rooted in rich spiritual traditions and others have

come to the spiritual awakening on their own or through a diversity of

spiritual paths.

We take great joy in the company of spiritual seekers, aspirants, teachers, and

masters. is a place where we have come to experience the Joy of

Fellowship. May God bless all of you with all things good and beautiful and may

you find the Great Peace in Your Own Heart.

Thanks,

The List Owner (Harsha)