A satsanga (Sanskrit: सत्सङ्ग, romanized: Satsaṅga, lit. 'association with the good'),[1] also rendered satsang, is a gathering of good people[2] for the performance of devotional activities.[3] It also refers to an audience with a Satguru for yogic instruction. Satsangas are group events, organised by various spiritual organisations.

Etymology

The word satsanga is derived from Sanskrit, where 'sat' means "purity or truth" and 'sanga' meaning "in group or association". The main purpose of conducting satsanga by any organisation is for marking an important event in its history.[4][5][6] Participating in any satsanga is considered pious in Yogic sciences due to its benefits in spiritual upliftment of an aspirant.[7] Satsangs are generally conducted by any non-religious or spiritual organisations in large groups.[8]

Activities

The following activities may take place in a satsanga:[9][8][10]

See also

References

  1. ^ www.wisdomlib.org (2017-10-01). "Satsanga, Satsaṅga, Satsamga: 8 definitions". www.wisdomlib.org. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  2. ^ T. N. Padmavati; A. S. Venugopal; Sri Hari; T. N. Prabhakar; T. N. Saraswati; T. R. Krishnamurthy; Vidwan M. N. Lakshminarasimha Bhatta (2019-03-23). Epic Characters of Puranas. Bharatha Samskruthi Prakashana. p. 242. ISBN 978-93-89028-75-1.
  3. ^ Kapoor, Subodh (2002). Indian Encyclopaedia. Cosmo Publications. p. 7815. ISBN 978-81-7755-257-7.
  4. ^ "श्रीश्री रवि शंकर का 66वां जन्मदिन: गुरु पूजा से शुरुआत, सत्संग का संगत ने लिया आनंद, 1500 से ज्यादा लोग पहुंचे" (in Hindi). Dainik Bhaskar. 16 May 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
  5. ^ "सत्संग की आवश्यकता युवा पीढ़ी को है- पंडित राधे राधे महाराज" (in Hindi). Zee News. 29 May 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
  6. ^ "सहरसा: भटपुरा में अखिल भारतीय संतमत सत्संग का विशेषाधिवेशन 7, 8 एवं 9 मई को" (in Hindi). Hindustan. 1 March 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
  7. ^ "Satsang: what it really means". The Hindu perspective. 15 March 2015. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
  8. ^ a b "सत्संग में गुरु की महत्ता पर डाला प्रकाश" (in Hindi). Hindustan. 22 May 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
  9. ^ "Importance of Satsang | Satsang". Hindu Scriptures | Vedic lifestyle, Scriptures, Vedas, Upanishads, Itihaas, Smrutis, Sanskrit. 23 December 2017. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
  10. ^ Kumari, Deepika (25 May 2022). "जालंधर में बावा लाल दयाल आश्रम में सत्संग का आयोजन, संकीर्तन मंडली ने किया प्रभु महिमा का गुणगान" (in Hindi). Dainik Jagran. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
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