Sanatan Weekly Online
Issue No. 263 · February 20, 2005
Editor: Mr. Pruthviraj Purushottam Hajare

Articles

Need For Spirituality

Common Misconceptions

Practical Guidance

Messages to Seekers

Children's Corner

Spiritual Experiences

Implied Meaning

Science of Spirituality

Saints' Quotes



Realizing the importance of spiritual meetings (satsang)

     For several months, I have attended the spiritual meetings (satsangs) conducted by the Sanatan organization and have come to realize their importance. Only from the Sanatan organization did I receive the basic and continual guidance on spiritual practice, as well as on the science of Spirituality behind various Holy festivals and on their spiritually beneficial celebration. In these satsangs, I was advised on the appropriate Name of The Lord as per my religion (Jainism) that I should chant* as a part of my spiritual practice. I feel that the Sanatan organization has taught me to live Spirituality and progress spiritually, just as parents teach children to walk.

- Ms. Jain, Chicago, USA.

Realizing the importance of surrender

    Once, I was supposed to receive an important parcel from India, which had not arrived on the expected date. Hence, I was anxious about it. Finally, I decided to stop worrying and, after I surrendered to God, I continued my chanting*. On the very next day, the parcel arrived. I realized that the Guru Principle takes care of even one’s worldly matters if one surrenders completely.

- A Seeker.

* If one is not currently doing any spiritual practice, one can begin with the simple, but powerful spiritual practice of chanting or constantly remembering God's Name according to one's religion. Chanting also acts as a useful complement to any spiritual path one may be already following. It is a practice recommended for the current times by Holy texts and Saints of all religions.

  • Seekers in the initial stages of spiritual practice (less than one year) can repeat The Name of the Lord as per their religion (refer to Issue 3 Clarification of Doubts section for details).

  • Seekers who have been doing regular spiritual practice for over a year or so can determine the appropriate chant for them from the experiment given in Issue 124, Message to Seekers section.



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