Talk:Adhyatma Niketan

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Satsang at Adhyatma Niketan has assumed the greatest significance. It is understood that the disciple or sadhaka gains maximum spiritual benefit through satsang with the least effort. The only requirement is attention, devotion and concentration with full faith. Lord Krishna says to Udhav:

“I am not attracted so much by the practice of Yoga, by the study of sankhya, by recitation of Vedas, by the performance of penances, by renunciation, by acts, lofty sacrifices, charity and public utility, by atma, by worship of Devas, and recitation of sacred mantras, by visiting sacred places of pilgrimages, and by rules of restraint and religious observance as by the company of the good.” Here the company of the good means satsang.

It is proved beyond doubt that the regular practice of satsang works wonders and is sufficient to purge the worldly-minded person in whom evil and vicious Sanskars are deep-rooted. One is not required to undergo any sort of practical or technical training or practice, or any rigorous or strict yogic drill. It is more than sufficient if one sits at the feet of the Guru or meditates with full concentration or listens to spiritual discourses and chantings of shabdas with rapt attention.

It may be mentioned here that during the course of satsang or practicing meditation very often disciples and devotees, especially when Sant Kripal Singh Ji is present, experience some sort of sensation or automatic movement of the limbs or body, which is known as ‘Kriya’. Many newcomers or beginners feel that the automatic movement of body or ‘Kriya’ is a must because it signifies the descent of spiritual energy on the body-matter of the disciple. But in some cases ‘Kriya’ does not take place. This is because the individual is not limited to his physical body, and it undergoes the process of spiritualization. Then the beginner’s inner consciousness starts experiencing some exquisite change inside without any kriya.

I just want to compare the process of the flow of spiritual energy to that of electricity. This comparison is hypothetical, but it may help beginners understand the concept of spiritual transformation. Let us presume the Guru, the only visible source of spiritual energy, to be a power-house, i.e. the main source of power. The disciples or devotees who want the light of spiritual energy to be bestowed on them have to make all possible efforts to have the grace of the Guru, who, when pleased, will connect the ‘chitta’ (mind-stuff) of the disciple with the main source. Thus, chitta is lit up. In day to day life, we notice that the smooth flow of electricity takes place only through good conductors, and when there is some obstruction or resistance, the light flickers and sparkling take place. In a most similar manner, when the disciple is struck by a current of spiritual power flowing from the siddha Guru, he experiences penetration of the energy. Because his sanskars create obstruction in any smooth flow, a sort of sparkling takes place and the limbs of the body are set to automatic movement or ‘Kriya’. The disciples are advised not to check their movement or motion of body, rather the body should be set free or loosened to attune itself to the ecstatic state of mind of inner consciousness.

Thus the basic purpose of the regular and meticulous routine to practice satsang gradually is to develop a tendency of detachment from matter or worldliness.

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