satsang definitions

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Dear Vicky;

Actually, mine was a stretched use the vedic word, but honoring the

virtue and common purpose of unity in the gathering nonetheless. Many

definitons, include (straight from google web results)

Satsang ~ The word “Satsang†is derived from “sat†meaning Truth or

Absolute Existence, and “sang†meaning association with. Consequently

the literal meaning of Satsang is to be in the company of the wise and

virtuous, or a spiritual discourse by a sage or scholar.

Satsang is about energising the fundamental Guru/Disciple

relationship. In a world where the predominant focus of attention is

'out there', Satsang provides an environment which affirms the

practise of looking within.

...the inner voice of guidance and teaching that is awakened within

you as you develop the potentials of your Soul.

also An essembly of true believers; congregation.

A meeting of aspirants to hear and discuss scriptures, chant, meditate

and sit with the teacher.

The company of the highest knowledge and Truth; the company of a

Guru; contact with a person or an assembly of persons who listen to,

talk about, and assimilate the Truth. This highest company also takes

the form of hearing or reading the words of highest awareness,

reflecting on, discussing and assimilating their meaning, meditating

on the source of these words, and bringing this awareness into oneÂ's

daily life. this last one from en.wikipedia.org

 

Like most working in the field of natural childbirth, we are not

primarily or sometimes even enough driven by financial motivations,

except in as much as the real wealth is health, happiness, wisdon,

love and joy in life. For me, service being an affair of the

spiritually guided heart, it is a spiritual concern.

 

Even though our attachments to accomplishments, or simply rajasic

activity (I may let you all google that one gals and see what you

find?) sometimes takes us sideways or even depletes when we meant to

be creating more harmony and unity. This last statement is what I

find more commonly an issue needing address from many otherwise very

sincere gatherings, due to insufficient personal yogic practices

(meaning practices which create unity). Can create a lot of wheel

spinning. I speak of personal experience as well as others!

Namaste!

Ysha

 

> ...What is satsang? signed, poor silly allopathic me.