Satsangs

 "We gather together for Satsang, a divine atmosphere is created. This cannot easily be replicated at home. When we do practices together, the energy created is very important. It benefits so many people around us. Various studies have been conducted on this topic. For example, when people meditate together, the crime rate of the city decreases, people feel calm. For the most parts, the results of our spiritual practices are subtle and hence cannot be perceived through our senses. It really requires a great guru like Amma to help us understand this.

Once when Amma was in San Ramon, a Satsang group of 20 people came to see Her. They were complaining to Amma that whenever they gathered for Satsang, they all became very negative. They fought, they gossiped and they indulged in all sorts of negative behavior after Satsang. So, they wondered aloud to Amma if there was any point in having a Satsang at all. Amma asked, “Do you do your spiritual practices together?” to which they replied “Yes. First, we start with the 108 Names and then the 1000 Names and then we do some reading of Amma’s books and sing bhajans and after that we perform the Arati. We spend 2 – 2.5 hours doing different practices..” Amma then told them, “Do you know how many people are getting the benefit while you’re doing these practices together?” They said, “No.” Amma said, “At least 20,000 people are getting the benefit. By your practices and prayers, the atmosphere is getting purified. This brings them more peace of mind. Nature also benefits through your practices” She said “Keep doing the Satsang for the benefit of those 20,000 people, even at the cost of your peace of mind.

”Even if we do not see any benefit for ourselves while attending Satsangs, we should go to Satsang. By doing spiritual practices together we are progressing and not regressing. It takes a lot of time and effort to remove the negativities from our mind. But this should not stop us from attending Satsangs.

Many of the Satsangs also perform community service and seva. While attending Satsang, the opportunity to do seva is also of paramount importance. Alone, you will be able to help one or two people; or maybe a few. But when many devotees gather together at Satsang, you will be able to help a lot more people in a very efficient manner. Doing seva together also builds team spirit. Thus, Satsang is indeed very valuable for us in our every day life. As Amma says: Just as we don’t live a day without food and water, we should make Satsang an integral part of our daily life."  - From the Amma Hearts Facebook page

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