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head. Only then will I think and give an answer.
Vishvamitra made a resolve, “I offer the merits accrued
from a thousand years of my penance, may the earth
on Shesha's head lift a little.” The earth did not move
even a fraction. Then, Rishi Vasishtha expressed His
resolve, “I offer the merits accrued from twelve minutes
of being in satsang, may the earth on Shesha's head lift
a little.” And the earth lifted...

To attend or hold a satsang is not enough, your
body and soul both must be there. Don't let your mind
wander. Forget the world, forget your worries, don't try
to look at what the others are wearing, listen to the
shabads and not only must you listen, you must also
try to implement the teachings into your daily lives, and
see how you benefit from it.
When so many likeminded people sit together in
meditation during satsangs, the vibrations are raised to

such an extent that it's like sitting in sachkhand
(heaven). Through satsang, illnesses can be cured and
a sinner can rid himself of all his sins. By talking about
your guru or listening to his greatness, your ego melts
and your soul is purified. One learns to love god and
each of his creations. No one is superior or inferior to
the other. In a satsang, all are equal.

“Bin bhaagan satsang na labe.” - Without good
karmas, one cannot find or attend satsang. When God
showers His Grace you get satsang. The sanctity of a
satsang should be maintained at every cost. Except for
the name of the guru, no other business should be
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