Satsang is defined as 'a spiritual discourse' or 'sacred gathering'; although I have also heard it described as 'encounter with truth'. During these sessions, participants are invited to address questions and comments to Satyananda to which he responds.
What is the purpose of a satsang?
Satsang is the protective shelter of a fire-pit that protects the flames from being exposed to the heavy rains and winds of a passing storm. The charging of the satsang helps to speed our progress on the spiritual way so we can attain our goal of the soul's union with God.
What is satsang in Hinduism?
Satsang is a Sanskrit word that means "gathering together for the truth" or, more simply, "being with the truth." Truth is what is real, what exists.
How do you conduct a satsang?
Satsang is a time to sit quietly and reflect on the day. You start out with everyone sitting in a circle on the floor, taking deep breaths and releasing anything that you need to let go of. Sit up straight with your legs crossed with your hands on your lap in a standard yoga pose.
What do we mean by satsang?
gathering together for the truth
What is the difference between satsang and Sangha?
Definition - What does Satsang mean? Satsang is a Sanskrit term derived from two roots: sat meaning "true'"and sangha meaning community, company or association.
What happens during satsang?
In satsang, the commitment is to awaken, uplift, and enlighten yourselves and to unmask illusions. In short, the commitment is to know truth. Then, find a teaching to study together, something that opens you up and invites truth to be in the room with you.
What is a satsang teacher?
Satsang literally means 'association with the wise'. In satsang, people of different levels practise together from newcomers to experienced yoga teachers. Satsang is the heart of the yoga practice.
What is satsang in yoga?
In sanskrit, “satsang” means a sacred gathering to sit, or simply BE, in Truth. It is an invitation to come together as a community of yoga practitioners and study the ancient teachings offered in texts such at the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, the Bhagavad Gita, and the Upanishads.