Satsang is a Sanskrit term that means "association with the good" or "gathering of good people". It is a spiritual or devotional activity that is well known to the followers of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. Satsang can be practiced alone by cultivating truth within ones inner self or remaining centered on thoughts of the Divine, or it can be practiced in a group setting. The main purpose of conducting satsang by any organization is for marking an important event in its history.
Satsang is associated with the inner quality of sattva (goodness or purity), which is one of the three gunas (natural attributes) alongside rajas (passion) and tamas (inactivity) . Sattva manifests as thoughtfulness, wisdom, contemplation, and a peaceful demeanor. A sattvic person makes a natural satsangi, or "seeker of truth".
Satsang provides the opportunity and support for spiritual seekers to gather together to seek truth. It is a lively, ancient spiritual practice from India where people gather with a teacher and engage in a relaxed, "anything goes" conversation about the deeper meaning of life. Properly conducted satsangs can generate powerful, cleansing, inspiring, and purifying thought vibrations which can uplift the people who participate in them and also sanctify the place in which they are organized.
