The Satsang Journal
Teachings, field notes and stories of service from across The Satsang Foundation.
If you look at life, it's in itself a miracle. You don’t need any external miracles.
Most of the time, in the ordinary course of our lives, we are dependent on external things for happiness. Looking inside means to sit once in a while, close your eyes, and go into your mind to see ...
Once you are an expert, you can sit and halt your distractions in a matter of minutes. There is thought, but no distraction. There is energy, but no unrestricted use of it. There is attention, but ...
Kriya aims to direct the energies (prana) operating in the left and right channels (ida and pingala) to the sushumna (central channel). Once this process is underway, then your distractions become ...
The mind is distracted continuously because, for most people, the prana (vital energy) is working through the ida (left channel) and the pingala (right channel), which are meant for worldly things.
One of the biggest problems we face when we sit down to meditate is distraction. If we don’t fix a daily schedule, success is not possible. The mind, out of habit, runs in various directions; you s...
Don’t think that there aren’t difficulties in a Yogi’s life; surely there are. But, the Yogi is not affected by it. He is free. He wants other people also not to be affected by it.
The mind of a yogi becomes like the flame of a lamp that does not flicker.
Once the mind becomes disciplined, then it can be established solely on the inner Self. Then, it is free from the longing for other things. Only then, you are free.
Moderation in all areas - eating, drinking, sleeping, and also entertainment. It takes your mind off its constant work. But don’t make entertainment your sole aim in life.
Human beings cannot exist without food and water in the 'Kaliyuga.' Of course, you can practice moderation. The body should've enough nourishment. But, all in moderation.
If the body has not rested and is not alert, then it cannot meditate. It'll impact the mind. So, keep your body in a state where it's not tortured by lack of sleep or extreme fasting.