The Satsang Journal
Teachings, field notes and stories of service from across The Satsang Foundation.
Ekam Sat Vipra Bahudha Vadanti There is only one truth, but the wise may call it by different names.
Chanting has a certain taste that comes over the years as you chant. Once you begin to have that taste, you will not want to stop chanting.
108 is considered a mystical number from ancient times because it is a multiple of nine. Nine is one number in this whole system, which, however big it becomes, you multiply nine with any number an...
Bijakshara means certain sounds have the potency of bringing about the growth of certain characteristics, especially on the spiritual side. They are like sowing the seed. It depends upon the climat...
All the great teachers of all religions have said that the source of all life is one. So uniting human beings together is our priority.
Peace and harmony in this country is very important because I believe that this country is among the nations, a place where people from all over the world have come to get wisdom, peace and happiness.
Satori means moksha according to Zen terminology. Freedom!
From the highest point of view, when everything is eliminated, neti neti, what remains is the Truth. That which cannot be negated any more.
Stability of mind - to be able to withstand all circumstances equally and tranquilly. Sthitha Prajna is the first proof that we are moving forward. Otherwise you may see numerous visions but if you...
If you slow down and quieten your breath, your mind also quietens down and becomes tranquil.
When the breath is adjusted in certain rhythmic patterns you are also able to arrange your prana and apana which is the up-going and down-going breath, in a certain rhythm which is required for med...
Most of the back and spinal problems are because we slouch or lean too much. If we can practice sitting straight, many of these problems won't start at all.