Satsang is a compound Sanskrit word that means “keeping the company of the Self.” The Self, Awareness, is the true nature of everyone and one keeps company with it by continually meditating on it in many ways. One of the most effective methods involves discussing non-dual teachings with someone who has realized his or her identity as the Self, to get clarity with reference to Self inquiry. The satsangs posted here are the questions of many people around the world who are interested in enlightenment and find that Vedanta is their preferred means of Self knowledge. Since I am a teacher of Vedanta, a time tested means of self inquiry, I am qualified to reply to these questions.Search & Read
Three Random Satsangs
ShiningWorld Reader
Easy View from the Self
Rheinhart: Dear Ram, since we came back from Tiruvannamalai to Germany a lot of questions are coming up. Life has changed in a fundamental way. I can’t go to my satsang teacher anymore, a Neo-Advaita guru. Neo-Advaita is like you describe it in your book or on audio: it is all mixed up. Sometimes they address the person, the doer, and sometimes they speak to the self. They are very confused. I don’t like it anymore. It is easier and more truthful to look at everything from the self’s perspective. This is a major change in my orientation and it is giving me a new life.
My self-knowledge is sometimes a little shaky and I would like to ask some questions concerning the way to proceed. I long to be in touch with you and the teachings. I already heard most of the Gita teachings from Trout Lake.
Is it possible to meet you during your stay in Germany, maybe in Frankfurt? And I want to come to Amsterdam in April.
~ Warmly, Rheinhart
Ram: Yes, of course, Rheinhart. Write anytime and come to see me in Frankfurt and Amsterdam.