thank you Sadumaa, Daily Reflection June 2 - Satsanga

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Sadumaaji,

 

thank you very much for sharing what you found. I read the article

with great interest. Very inspiring, especially the idea that

meditating on the saint's life and studying the teachings equals

satsangha. With the new video and all the teachings on the website,

satsangha is waiting for us, wherever we may live physically,

 

with love,

Henny

 

 

, "sadumaa" <sadumaa wrote:

>

> Studying the daily reflection, I googled Satsanga and came upon an

> article in Hinduism today on satsanga. I thought it had a lot of

good

> points that we have discussed in our group. I copied a few excerpts

> and for those that want to read the whole article here is the link.

> Jai Maa!

>

> http://hinduism.about.com/od/gurussaints/a/satsanga.htm

> From an article in Hinduism Today by Swami Sivananda

>

> A sage is a sustainer of the world. He is a source of perpetual

> inspiration. He is an instrument through which divine grace is

> transmitted to the unregenerated men.

>

> A sage is the salt which preserves the society from decay and

> degeneration.

>

> A saint is a beacon-light in the stormy sea of this Samsara. He

> prevents many ship-wrecks in the lives of many human beings.

>

> A realised sage or saint is a fountain of delight, joy and

> illumination. Seek his company and evolve. Serve him with faith and

> devotion.

>

> Saints at once purify those who go near them, whereas Ganga purges

> the sins of only those whom its water comes in contact with in

> ablution.

>

> The sage is very silent. He speaks a few words. These words produce

a

> tremendous impression. They give a new life and joy to all who

> understand him and his message. In his presence alone all the doubts

> of the aspirants are cleared, though he remains mute.

>

> Jivanmuktas or the liberated sages are ever ready to help those who

> are still climbing to reach the peak of wisdom. This is their work

in

> this world. It is the duty of the aspirants to seek their aid and

> have a receptive attitude.

>

> To benefit from the company of saints, you have to prepare yourself

> first. Do not go with any preconceived notion or prejudice. Go with

> an open, receptive mind. Go without expectations. Approach them

> humbly, respectfully.

>

> Assimilate what appeals to you. If some of their teachings do not

> appeal to you, do not form a hasty opinion. If you do not like them,

> you need not take them to head. What may be suitable to another may

> not be suitable to you. Yet, with regard to broad fundamentals,

there

> can be no difference of opinion.

>

> One should possess the right desire to cross the ocean of Samsara

and

> to attain Knowledge of Brahman through Satsanga.

>

> When you go before a sage, do not ask him questions out of mere

> inquisitiveness. Sit in his presence humbly. Observe him. Listen to

> him without prejudice. Ask him only such questions about which you

> really need clarification.

>

> Ask him only pertinent questions. Do not draw him into politics or

> public bickerings.

>

> Meditate in the presence of a sage. You will get inner light which

> will clear your doubts.

>

> An intelligent man only will understand and realise the Truth in the

> company of a sage.

>

> , shreemaadevotee@ wrote:

> >

> > Daily Reflection

> > June 21 - Satsanga

> >

> > The more we move towards satsanga the closer we come to wise and

> noble

> > thoughts.

> >

> > from Gems of Wisdom from Shree Maa and Swami Satyananda Saraswati

> > Copyright 1998 Devi Mandir Publications

> > www.shreemaa.org

> >

> > ---devotee

> >

>