SATSANG – Quests and Explorations with Swami Padmanabha

Although “istagosthi” and “satsang” are conceptually similar, “satsang” goes straight to the heart of the matter. Derived from the Sanskrit, “sat” means “real honesty,” and “sanga” refers to a special kind of attachment. Thus, satsang is about coming together to support each other’s commitment to truth and to nurture our attachment to becoming the most authentic versions of ourselves. It’s about how we can approach this journey in a healthy, joyful (not neurotic) and celebratory way. This process has no limit; it’s a progressive, dynamic unfolding.

Unlike a typical Question and Answer session, where certainty is often the goal and answers are something we can pocket and carry with us, satsang is not about finding definitive answers. Instead, it invites us into open exploration, allowing space for discovery rather than finality. And while the setting may appear as teacher and student, as you will witness when participating, we are all fellow explorers, sharing in this journey to discover and embody our truest selves.