SAIDARBAR - SATSANGHS
The word ‘Satsanga’ is the combination of the two words ‘Sat’ and
‘Sangh.’ ‘Sat’ means existence absolute, which is Brahman. ‘Sangh’ literally
means company or union. To be always in the company of the Lord, or to be
established in Brahman, is the literal meaning of the word ‘Satsangh.’
Satsangh is association with the wise. Live in the company of sages,
saints, Sadhus, Yogis and Sannyasins; hear their valuable Upadesa or
instructions and follow them implicitly. This is Satsanga.
God and Saint Sainath:
* God is the great purifier. A saint SAI also is a great purifier.
* God incarnates as saints and sages when their need is felt most.
* God works through sages and saints.
* God reveals Himself in a saint in His full glory, infinite power,
wisdom and bliss.
* The saints are the heart of the Lord and the Lord is the heart of
the saint.
* It is extremely difficult to come in contact with a saint and to be
benefited by his company. It is through divine grace only one will get his
Darshan and Satsangah
* Divine grace works through saints.
* Saints are the living symbols of religion and are the true
benefactors of humanity.
* The sage or saint or Yogi is a magnet. He is a centre of power and
wisdom.
* A sage is a sustainer of the world. He is a source of perpetual
inspiration. He is an instrument through which divine grace is transmitted to
the un- regenerated men.
* A sage is the salt which preserves the society from decay and
degeneration.
* A saint is a beacon-light in the stormy sea of this Samsara. He
prevents many ship-wrecks in the lives of many human beings.
* A realized sage or saint is a fountain of delight, joy and
illumination. Seek his company and evolve. Serve him with faith and devotion.
* A sage is a fountain of spiritual wisdom. Approach him with all
humility and reverence. He will impart to you divine wisdom.
* Learn wisdom from saints. They are your saviors. Know them to be
saints who possess godly qualities.
The Benefits of Satsangh:
* Satsangh with Mahatmas, Sadhus and the Guru plays a tremendous part
in the attainment of quick spiritual progress.
* Satsanga is the easiest and quickest means to change the minds of
worldly persons towards the spiritual path and to thoroughly overhaul the
vicious, wrong Samskaras.
* Satsangh elevates the mind and fills it with Sattva or purity. It
eradicates the vicious thoughts in the mind and leads to the attainment of
wisdom or Brahma-jnana.
* Without Satsanga, this mind which is filled with worldly impurities
cannot be turned towards God.
* Satsanga with sages is the surest Viveka-inspiring agent. Vairagya
or dispassion cannot be attained without Satsangh.
* Satsangh removes the darkness of ignorance and fills your mind with
Vairagya or non-attachment or dispassion for worldly enjoyments. Satsanga is
the sun that dispels the cloud of ignorance. It forces you to lead the life
divine and have strong conviction in the existence of God.
* The company of a saint remarkably hastens the growth of Sattvic
virtues in the aspirant, and gives him strength to awaken the dormant powers,
and to eradicate undesirable negative qualities and various defects.
* Satsanga helps a great deal in the attainment of Moksha. There is
no other way. It removes and destroys the threefold afflictions. It is an
unfailing means to conquer Maya and this dire mind.
* Satsanga is a formidable and impregnable fortress to protect the
young aspirants from the temptations and the attacks of Maya.
* Just as a boat is the greatest shelter to a drowning man, so also,
a saint or a sage is the only shelter to the persons who are being drowned in
the ocean of worldliness.
* Satsangh is a sentinel at the door of Moksha. If you make
friendship with him, he will introduce you to his other friends, viz., Vichara
(enquiry), Santi (peace) and Santosha (contentment) and you will attain
Self-realisation quickly and easily.
* Satsangh is unfailing in its results.
* Satsangh or association with the wise is the one panacea for all
the ills of life.
* There is nothing so inspiring, elevating, solacing and delightful
as Satsanga.
* Satsangh is the greatest of all purifiers and illuminators of man.
* Satsangh with a sage even for a minute is much better than
rulership of a kingdom.
* Have the company of saints who will heal your sores, infuse new
life into you, rejuvenate you, and show you the way to peace and happiness.
* Follow the teachings of saints and sages, the perfected beings, the
seers of Truth. Attune yourself with their Spirit.
* Life, fame, happiness, power and knowledge will increase in that
man who respects elders and saints, and with faith and devotion prostrates
before them.
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