Satsangh
A Satsang refers to "true company," or the company of truth. It is a gathering where people come to share ideas or experiences.[1] It is a company of people where unity in all is felt and the idea of separation or diversity is dissolved.[2] Attention is paid to truth and the search for selfless service and emotions.[2] A Satsang is usually presided over by a spiritual person known as a Spiritual Master.[3] Satsangs are spiritually charged.[4] While attending such gatherings, people perform selfless service called seva, which makes the gathering self-sustaining.[5]
Etymology
The word Satsang comes from the Sanskrit language, composed of Sat (Truth) and Sang (Company).[6] The word Satsang has been used in various texts and scriptures with slight differences in pronunciations as per local languages. Satsang is a commonly used term in the Indian subcontinent. It is also found in Gurmukhi language as Sat Sangat made from Sanskrit words Sat + Sangat (meaning company, same as Sangh).[7] Satsangh is another homophone for Satsang with a slight difference in spelling.[8]
Activities
- Group meditation conducted by a Spiritual Master[9][10][4]
Benefits
- Helps improve concentration[17]
- Improves meditation and accelerates the spiritual journey [18]
- Clarity of thought – An article in The Hindu[19] states:– "This confusion is wiped out when we are with gnanis. We are no longer faced with dilemmas, for now decision-making becomes easier for us, since we think clearly".
- Positive thoughts[19]
- Recharged mind and body[20]
- Enhanced intellect[20]
- Feeling of inclusiveness and oneness[4]
- Promotes an ethical life.[4]
- Inner peace.[21] [22]
See also
- Satya (Sat)
- Sangat
- Sangh
- Meditation
References
- ↑ "Sri Granth: Sri Guru Granth Sahib". www.srigranth.org. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "What is Satsang? - Definition from Yogapedia". Yogapedia.com. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
- ↑ "Sri Granth: Sri Guru Granth Sahib". www.srigranth.org. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 "Importance of Satsang".
- ↑ "Sri Granth: Search Results". www.srigranth.org. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
- ↑ Gill, Sher (2019-04-17). The Way to God. AuthorHouse. ISBN 978-1-7283-8733-8. Search this book on
- ↑ "Sri Granth: Sri Guru Granth Sahib". www.srigranth.org. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
- ↑ "What is Satsangh". Sri Ramana Maharshi. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
- ↑ "Connecting for peace with heartfulness".
- ↑ "Sri Granth: Sri Guru Granth Sahib". www.srigranth.org. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
- ↑ DeNapoli, Antoinette E. (2014). Real Sadhus Sing to God: Gender, Asceticism, and Vernacular Religion in Rajasthan. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-994003-5. Search this book on
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Pranoga - Satsang / Group Meditation". www.pranoga.com. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
- ↑ "Sri Granth: Sri Guru Granth Sahib". www.srigranth.org. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
- ↑ "Sri Granth: Sri Guru Granth Sahib". www.srigranth.org. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
- ↑ Gill, Sher (2019-04-17). The Way to God. AuthorHouse. ISBN 978-1-7283-8733-8. Search this book on
- ↑ "What is Satsang • Restful Waters". Restful Waters. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
- ↑ "Sindhu says Heartfulness meditation helped her stay calm and achieve success". The Hindu.
- ↑ "MEDITATION RETREAT". Golden Age.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 "Value of Satsang". The Hindu.
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 "Sri Granth: Sri Guru Granth Sahib". www.srigranth.org. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
- ↑ "Sri Granth: Sri Guru Granth Sahib". www.srigranth.org. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
- ↑ "Sri Granth: Sri Guru Granth Sahib". www.srigranth.org. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
Further reading
- "The Guru Granth Sahib ebook by Pashaura Singh". Rakuten Kobo. Retrieved 2022-02-23.
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