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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 of Hatha, Raj, Bhakti, and

Jnana Yogas. 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 for your presence.

Harsha