What is Satsang?

“There are two paths in life which lead to different destinations – one is Utthan and the other Patan. Utthan means development, achievement, fulfilment.  Patan means disaster, destruction, darkness. Both begin from one point, like when we put a seed in the earth then this seed sprouts and two leaves come out. This starting point is known as Sanga – society or company, where we spend our time or whom we are with, our companions. Sat means truth so when we put Sat in front of Sanga, it becomes Satsang, good society which leads to development and achievement. Ku-Sanga means bad society, social illness – drugs, criminal & negative activities. In kusang we learn many bad habits and we acquire negative qualities which will destroy our human life while in Satsang we learn wisdom, we acquire good qualities and inspiration towards realising the aim of our life. 

Where there is a love there is no distance and if there is no love then even the neighbour’s door is very far away. The teachings of Sri Devpuriji, Sri Deep Mahaprabhuji, Holy Guruji and many other holy saints whom we call realised persons, God-loving hearts, they finally come to this teaching: go to Satsang. Not how you will be more beautiful and healthy, but they give something that will give your body, mind, and consciousness more health, that is Satsang.

In Satsang you receive intuition, motivation, and wisdom. That wisdom is like nectar raining on your heart. Lucky are they who can go to Satsang and unlucky are they who don’t go to Satsang. It is said that it doesn’t matter how far, how difficult the path is - never miss Satsang.”

- Swamiji

 Listen to Swamiji talk about Satsang

 
“Satsang is the ship for crossing this most difficult ocean of life.  A multitude of life’s afflictions, like fear, are overcome by Satsang.  Satsang is like the purifying Ganges river.  Even without the benefit of Japa, Tapa, Yoga and Yagya one may still cross the dangerous river of life with Satsang.  Always be in Satsang. Peace and Bliss result from Satsang.  Atma Shanti (Peace of Soul) comes from God's blessing and God's blessing is received in Satsang. Always keep the company of Truth to cross this river of life. 

Sri Deep Mahaprabhuji says ‘Oh people! It always feels good to be in Satsang (in the company of truth). Sruti , Saints, the four Vedas and Kathas all sing the praise of  Satsang.’ ”

- Holy Guruji 

Hame Hai Karma Satsanga Se

My task is Satsang.  I love and want Satsang.
And whatever people talk – let them talk.
 
Mother and father, brother and sisters, possessions,
All that is for the world.
Let me meditate on Niranjana,
And if everything disappears, let it disappear.
 
I am going to live with my Gurudev
To break the chains of birth and death.
And if the world sinks in its karmas and pleasures,
Let it sink.
 
In my heart a burning desire arose
To extol the glory of Gurudev.
And if the meshes of attachment should be torn,
Let them be torn.
 
Now I am repeating the SO’HAM mantra,
And thereby I receive Your grace which liberates me.
And if the burden of my past karmas come off my head,
Let them come off.
 
My Master Sri Devapuriji is constantly in bliss,
And he readiates thousands of rays of light.
Sri Deep says, ‘’I remain yours’’.
And if the oneness happens, let it happen. 

Listen to Hame Hai Kama Satsang Se :

When you come to Satsang at a Yoga in Daily Life centre a typical Satsang programme consists of Bhajans, inspirational readings, meditation, a video lecture from Swamiji, prayer and prasad, and then concludes with refreshments and social time together.