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Satsang

'Sat' means true and 'sang' means company.
Therefore satsang means the company of a true guru or
a meeting of people to talk about the true guru or the
truth.

Satsang has been given great importance in all
scriptures. One must attend or do satsang in order to
purify one's soul. The best satsang is one where the
guru is physically present and is giving direct sermons
or blessings. However, even in the absence of a guru in
physical form, one must seek the presence of fellow
seekers and believers. It is believed that where ever
there is satsang, guru has to be present. Like Christ
said, “When more than one man sit in my name, I am
there.” It is because we are under his direct vibrations,
that satsang has so much power and importance.

There is a very interesting story that highlights the
importance of satsang.
Rishi Vasishtha and Rishi Vishvamitra had an
argument about whether satsang or penance was
superior to the other. Rishi Vasishtha proclaimed
satsang to be superior, whereas Vishvamitra claimed
that penance was superior. To decide who was right,

they went to The Lord. The Lord said, “The serpent,
Shesha will be able “answer your question.” When the
two went to Shesha and put the same question to Him,
he replied, “Please ease the load of the earth from my

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