Satsang

With minds absorbed in Me, with very life surrendered to Me, enlightening one another and speaking of Me always — they are satisfied and they rejoice.

All that brings happiness in life is achieved through the grace of the company of saints. The more we attend congregations, the more our life becomes enriched with saintly qualities. Our heart begins to absorb love and humility, which are the sources of all kinds of happiness.

Satsanga or association with the Guru is an armour and fortress to guard you against all temptations and unfavourable forces of the material world.

There is no suffering in this world as severe as poverty, and there is no greater blessing than being in the company of saints.

Listen, great sages, I am truly blessed today. Your presence has wiped out my sins. It's extremely fortunate to have the company of saints, for such communion breaks the cycle of birth and death without much effort.

The Lord of Raghus, the congregation of holy men, the sage Vasiṣṭha, and the lord of Mithilā, all were faint with love and admired in their heart the surpassing glory of Bharata's brotherly affection and devotion.

Let him who wants to bathe in this lake, brother, practice Satsanga (association with saints) diligently.

Engage in constant satsanga and study uplifting books like the Yogavasishtha and the Upanishads.

Satsanga. Without being impressed with a clear idea of the nature of the mind, you cannot control it. A sublime thought checks the mind and a base idea excites it.

Eliminate selfishness. Selfishness is a significant obstacle that clouds one's understanding. Remove it through selfless service, charity, studying Vedantic literature, and Satsanga (association with the wise).

Therefore, cultivate Sattva Guna through the practices of Japa, self-inquiry, Satsanga, meditation, a light Sattvic diet, Tapas, and self-study.

Hate the sin, but not the sinner. No one is forever a rogue or a prostitute. When they are in the company of saints, they will change and become virtuous.

Satsanga is the safest means to attain bliss or liberation. One should make every effort to never miss this opportunity.

Regular practice of Satsanga yields unfailing results. Keeping company with righteous and good men, and serving them leads to spiritual growth.

Satsanga greatly aids in the attainment of liberation. Even a minute of satsanga with a sage is far more valuable than ruling a kingdom.

The congregation of devotees is a place where one can experience divine love.

The company of saints is to be cherished because it leads to the realization of the divine. Those who have faith in the company of saints are not caught in the worldly attachments and bondages.

The congregation is of two types, where love abounds and where knowledge is acquired. Among them, the knowledgeable person has the utmost faith that they have conquered the cycles of birth and death by their wisdom.

The company of saints brings enlightenment, and in the company of the enlightened ones, one's heart becomes clean and pure.

The purpose of human life is to realize the ultimate reality. This can be achieved by following the path of devotion and self-discipline. The company of saints and the practice of detachment can help one to attain this goal.