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July 11, 2020 The Satsang Foundation 1 min read

Freedom is like the Wheel of Enlightenment – the rim symbolizes mindfulness while the hub stands for moral discipline. The veil of illusion is gradually lifted as one goes deeper into understanding...

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July 10, 2020 The Satsang Foundation 1 min read

Mindfulness is to watch your mind, be mindful of it while you are in the outside world, relating to others, and reacting to what others say. It is to understand your mind as it is, not what it is t...

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July 09, 2020 The Satsang Foundation 1 min read

The only thing the Guru is genuinely concerned with is your spiritual progress. The moment you are serious, so serious that nothing else is more important to you than finding the truth; your Guru w...

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July 08, 2020 The Satsang Foundation 1 min read

The relationship with the Guru should be like a friendship. The teacher has a lot of responsibility once he accepts a student. But I think even the student should think for himself or herself with ...

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July 07, 2020 The Satsang Foundation 1 min read

One of the main functions of the Guru is to make you stand on your own feet. A true Guru does not want you to be dependent on anybody. He wants you to flower and ultimately become free. His objecti...

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July 06, 2020 The Satsang Foundation 1 min read

A true teacher is one who will tell you what steps to take to reach the goal. Will hold your hand and help you walk the path. He or she will not fall for flattery; he or she will not eye your wealth.

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July 05, 2020 The Satsang Foundation 1 min read

The true spiritual teacher is like a highly polished mirror which, held before your face, shows exactly who and what you are, the content of your mind, what flatterers say you are, and what you act...

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July 04, 2020 The Satsang Foundation 1 min read

A genuine spiritual teacher as far as possible does not exhibit his powers simply for the reason that a genuine seeker is not interested in his powers,  miracles, protection, or anything of this kind.