Satya Sahitya

Swamiji welcomes the sadhaks and explains the rules of Sadhna Satsang. Main objective is Ram Naam aradhan. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhna Satsang Haridwar, 19.4.1959, 4.30 pm

Swamiji welcomes the sadhaks and explains the rules of Sadhna Satsang. Main objective is Ram Naam aradhan. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhna Satsang Haridwar, 31.3.1958, 4.30 pm

Swamiji explains how and why Sadhna Satsangs were started and the experiences of Sadhaks during satsangs. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhna Satsang Hansi, 19.11.1954, 11 am

We should try and imbibe peace into ourselves. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhna Satsang Hansi, 21.11.1954, 3.30pm 

Characteristics of Dharma - Patience, Forgiveness, Control over our heart, Not desiring for others' possessions, Purity, Control over our desires, Buddhi, Vidya, Truth, Not getting Angry. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhana Satsang Delhi - 24-27.12.1947, 3pm

Dharma includes not stealing others rights, and keeping our hearts clean. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhna Satsang Delhi, 7.4.1955, 9pm

Dharma and Mat are separate. Dharma includes having patience, endurance, control over our desires. Mat is changing, dharma is constant. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhna Satsang Delhi, 5.4.1955 & 6.4.1955, 9pm

We should introspect and make ourselves better instead of finding faults in others. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhana Satsang Delhi, 4.4.1955, 9 pm

We should follow what we say, and not waste time. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhana Satsang Delhi, 3.4.1955, 9 pm

We should wear clean clothes and not expensive clothes. We should not let it affect us what others think about us. We should self analyse our weaknesses, our mistakes, and how to prevent us from repeating those in future, and plan for a better day. Sadhak must always think about whether their actions will help them progress or pull them back. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhana Satsang Hoshiyarpur, 28.12.1948

One should keep themselves always aware of where our desires are headed. We should constantly ensure our mind keeps us on the right path. We should wake up at brahma muhurat. We should put in efforts into our sadhana. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhana Satsang Hoshiyarpur, 5.12.1950

We can easily build our character by using help of Ram naam. Good character gives us peace and bliss from inside. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhana Satsang Haridwar 

Our character should be good so that Ram accepts our prayers. Prayers should be through Karma and service. By Swami Satyanand ji at Hansi (Veer-bhavan), 21.11.1957, 3.30 pm

Good behavior is not shown through what we eat and what we don't eat. It's shown through what we are from inside. Have calm inside devoid of anger, pride, envy etc. We should win over our pride through service. By Swami Satyanand ji 

Getting jaap done on our behalf by pandits doesn't benefit us much. We all can take out half an hour out of our schedules to do good karma. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhana Satsang Hansi, 20.11.1954, 3.30pm

Not doing anything is not our dharma. Our dharma tells us to do karma. Tyag should be of jealousy, pride, animosity and not of karma. By Swami Satyanand ji 

We worship Him through our karma. Our karma are social as well as intellectual. Good karma keeps reinstating our faith and determination. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhana Satsang, Haridwar, April, 11 am

Parmarth - the karma which has the highest meaning - helps us attain Him. Enlighten our atma-shakti through swadhyay, satsang, jap, path, aradhan. Leave meaningless and futile karma. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhana Satsang, Hansi, 24.11.1957, 3.30 pm

Even birds and animals feed themselves, as human if we can't just do that. We should use our knowledge to move ahead. We should have strong faith that we are atma, and involve ourselves in bhakti. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhana Satsang Hansi, 23.11.1957, 3.30 pm

There are 2 paths we can take - one of Him, one of Maya. Real happiness lies in our atma; atma-parmatma path is the path of our welfare. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhana Satsang Hansi (Veer-Bhavan), 22.11.1957, 3.30 pm

'Ra' lights up the daivi-shakti, 'M' takes it to the 10th chakra naturally. That's why its called Sehajyog. We should give up rajas and tamas desires. Bhakti which is based on unwavering faith is called ananya or nirbhara bhakti. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhana Satsang Gwalior, 27-28.10.1957, 4pm

We should reside bhakti in our lives, by thinking about Him. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhana Satsang Haridwar, 13.4.1957, 11 am

Bhakti is the amalgamation of gyan and karma. The one who does not do service, timely jaap-aradhan is not a human. One who doesn't love their country, doesn't have good faith, is not a bhakt. By Swami Satyanand ji

Lord Krishna has said - "Those who worship me like this with ananya bhakti, they reside in Me and I reside in them". By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhana Satsang Haridwar, 13.4.1957, 11 am

We should have all our faith in Him. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhna Satsang Haridwar

We should not speak even small casual lies. We should control our anger. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhana Satsang, Haridwar, 24.4.1959, 11 am

One who is praying should pray for others. You will feel His presence in your prayers. By Swami Satyanand ji at Shravani Satsang Haridwar, Jul 1959, 11 am

The one who is praying should have the prime purity, truth and faith on their side. We should make sure we are praying for the right person. By Swami Satyanand ji at Shravani Satsang Haridwar, Jul 1959, 11 am

We should make stronger connection with Ramji. We should pray to Him for betterment of our country and community. By Swami Satyanand ji at Shravani Satsang, Haridwar, July 1959, 11 am

Full faith in our lord Ram. We should dedicate our lives to His service, otherwise there is no difference between us and animals. Ram sadhna doesn't require middlemen and we can directly do it ourselves. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhana Satsang Haridwar, 23.4.1959, 11 am

Praying for self or family is called Sakaam Prarthana. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhana Satsang Haridwar, 3.4.1958, 11 am

We should have a 'Sevak' bhaavna when praying. We should not be filled with anger, pride, jealousy etc while praying for others. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhana Satsang Haridwar, 2.4.1958, 11 am

We should have strong faith in Ram naam. We should pray for true things and not for harm to anybody. We should try to practice truth. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhna Satsang Haridwar, 21.4.1959, 11 am

To make our prayers stronger, we should make our heart free of Raag or Dvyesh. Pure heart makes a strong instrument out of our minds. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhana Satsang Haridwar, 22.4.1959, 11 am

When praying for others or for oneself, the intent of the prarthana should be good. Take His help when in trouble. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhana Satsang Haridwar, 3.4.1958, 11 am 

Even our Gods Rama & Krishna consider themselves servants, so we should always have the servant attitude. Our prarthana should be selfless and should be for helping others. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhana Satsang Haridwar, 2.4.1958, 11 am

We should not be jealous or say bad things about anyone. Rather we should try and bring change to their lives. If we feel jealous, we should start praising them so that the jealousy within us goes away. Even while consuming any food we should praise the food before we eat it. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhana-Satsang, Delhi, 6.4.1955, 11 am

We should win over pride with politeness, service; & anger with love. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhana Satsang, Delhi, 5.4.1955, 11 am

We should leave our vices at Satsang, if we have anger and other dirt inside us, how can Ram live inside us? By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhna Satsang, Delhi, 4.4.1955, 11 am

Humans should devote their lives for service of others, that sets them apart from animals and helps break the cycle of life-death. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhana Satsang, Hansi (Veer-Bhavan), 23.11.1957, 3.30pm

Bhakti Prakash contains chapters on Aatmik Bhavnayein, understanding which increases our self awareness, our will power,  and this makes us successful in our endeavours. By Swami Satyanand ji at Shravani-Satsang, Haridwar,20.7.1959, 11 am

Ram's swaroop is Satya. Unchanging, omnipresent, boundaryless, timeless. By Swami Satyanand ji

Amritvani is based on my own experiences with Ram naam, every sentence describes greatness of Ram. One who reads it will also get Ram Kripa, just like me. By Swami Satyanand ji

We need Ram Kripa to become aware about His greatness. There is no kripa without Bhakti. Ram Kripa provides us with peace, kills bad desires and makes way for auspicious things. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhna Satsang, Hansi (Veer-Bhavan), 21.11.1957, 11 am

Bhakti combines gyan and karma. Without bhakti one can never be happy. Examples of similar excerpts from Ramcharitmanas. By Swami Satyanand ji

The importance of Naam over Roop, with examples of similar excerpts from Ramcharitmanas. When we say 'Ra' sins go out, when we say 'M' door closes and they can't re-enter. By Swami Satyanand ji

Swami Satyanand ji explains how the chapter appended to the end of Ramayana got created. 

Swami Satyanand ji explains the backstory of how he went on to write Ramayan translation with the help of Ram kripa.

We should imbibe Tenderness and Patience. By Swami Satyanand ji, excerpt from satsang on 10.4.1959

We should maintain peace and calm inside us.  By Swami Satyanand ji, excerpt from satsang on 9.4.1959

Ahinsa means not giving pain to others, it does not mean not to bring those to justice who give pain to others. By Swami Satyanand ji, excerpt from satsang on 8.4.1959

Tapa means bringing light to inner self, bringing softness to our voice. By Swami Satyanand ji, excerpt from satsang on 7.4.1959

Yagya means giving away something. Yagya can be jap yagya. By Swami Satyanand ji, excerpt from satsang on 6.4.1959

Swamiji Satyanand ji explains that we need to control our desires. Apply ourselves in making others lives better. Excerpt from satsang on 5.4.1959

Swamiji Satyanand ji explains that having unwavering belief in Him is needed to remove all doubts. Imparting knowledge to anyone is the biggest daan.  Excerpt from satsang on 4.4.1959

Swamiji Satyanand ji explains first step towards character building as inner cleanliness. Excerpt from satsang on 3.4.1959

Swamiji Satyanand ji explains how we should make our life full of character and impressive. Excerpt from satsang on 2.4.1959

Agyaan (unawareness about self) is the prime reason why humans think this is a material world and commit sins for pleasing themselves. Prime dharma is our conduct. Misconduct is also a reason for sins. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhana Satsang Gwalior, 24-26.10.1957, 4 pm

Kill our desires to control our mind. We should not renounce karma, rather the fal of karma. Vairagya is easy on the path of Bhakti. Start observing Ram-leela in the world. By Swami Satyanand ji

Fearlessness is the most important quality of devtas. By Swami Satyanand ji

We should have the quality of endurance & forgiveness. We should try to imbibe and spread all the qualities of Devtas mentioned in Geeta ji. By Swami Satyanand ji 

We should always be radiant. By Swami Satyanand ji

Next quality of devtas is not being unstable. By Swami Satyanand ji

We should bring softness in our attitude and not be harsh. By Swami Satyanand ji

We should consume things when needed, and not be greedy. By Swami Satyanand ji

We should be kind to all, be it humans irrespective of caste, animals etc. By Swami Satyanand ji

We should not get swayed and remain calm. Only then we can fulfil greater duties. By Swami Satyanand ji 

Tyag means leaving anger, attraction, harsh words. By Swami Satyanand ji

We should manifest anger inside us as it burns us from inside. By Swami Satyanand ji

We should practice tapa of 3 kinds - 1. Kaya ka tap 2. Vaani ka tap 3. Mann ka tap. By Swami Satyanand ji

Self study of granths is very important it helps us build greater wisdom. By Swami Satyanand ji

We should control our desires. By Swami Satyanand ji

Daan (donation) can be anything that helps others, it is not limited to money / resources. It's of 3 types - 1. Gyan Daan 2. Sumati Daan 3. Seva Daan. By Swami Satyanand ji

We should do everything after considering the benefits and harms caused by our actions. By Swami Satyanand ji

We should not let bad wishes come inside our mind, keep our mind filled with positive thoughts. By Swami Satyanand ji

Ram naam instills fearlessness & bravery in us. We have taken a ticket to His destination and nobody can disembark us in the middle. Hanuman ji said nobody can stop him. By Swami Satyanand ji

We must self-study Geeta ji as it is directly told by Krishna. In Chapter 16 qualities of Devtas are described which we will go through now. By Swami Satyanand ji

Swamiji continues explaining the qualities of Devtas as per Geeta ji adhyaya 16 - Yagya, Swadhyay. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhna Satsang Hansi, 21.11.1955, evening.

Swamiji explains the qualities of Devtas as per Geeta ji adhyaya 16 - Fearlessness, Internal cleanliness, Steadiness in thoughts and complete faith in His name, Donation (via karma, via voice or via money), Control over thoughts. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhna Satsang Hansi, 20.11.1955, Sunday morning.

Swamiji summarises the qualities of an ideal bhakt as per Geeta ji. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhna Satsang, Nangal, 21.12.1951

Swamiji further explains the qualities of a true bhakt as per Geeta ji 12th adhyay shlok 18 & 19. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhna Satsang, Hoshiyarpur, 6.12.1951, 11 am

Qualities of a Bhakt as explained in Geeta ji. We should not make others restless or become restless due to others. We should remain same in any situation. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhna Satsang, Hoshiyarpur, 4.12.1951, 11 am

Qualities of a Bhakt as explained in Geeta ji 12th adhyay, Shloka 13-14. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhna Satsang, Hoshiyarpur, 3.12.1951, 11 am

Premji maharaj explains that Swamiji invoked Shree Krishna to clarify meaning of some Shlokas while translating Geeta ji. At Sadhna Satsang Sampla, 28.12.1972

Every Sadhak should self study dharmik granth, Geeta ji for one week for Krishna Janmashtma, Ramayana ji for 9 days for Ram Navami. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhna Satsang Hoshiyarpur, 26.12.1948, 10.30 am

We are only using everything that is created and owned by Him. We should not get attached to anything in the world. We should not be greedy for materials. By Swami Satyanand ji

We should not have a feeling of self-pity. We should believe Atma exists. It is the only truth. It is eternal. We have to believe that 'I exist'. By Swami Satyanand ji

First we believe that atma exists. Then we imagine its image like that of the light of a diya (jyoti). By Swami Satyanand ji 

We should be awake and always ready for karma. Brahma muhurat is best time for self-study as Sants' positive sankalps are there in the environment. The writer whose granths we are reading will be present. We should look inwards. By Swami Satyanand

Shreya maarg is difficult but provides happiness in long term, preya maarg only gives momentary happiness. Money sends us into a spiral of darkness. Thinking that this is the only life and world, there is nothing beyond sends us away from Shreya marg

If we deny the existence of Brahma, we are denying our existence. We are cutting ourselves from the great and make ourselves small. The power of the universe if what drives us. The atma is bigger than the universe. By Swami Satyanand ji 

Who wrote the Upnishads, why they are important? 80% text in any granth is from Upnishads! We should aim for the great, if we aim for the small we'll stop at small. By Swami Satynand ji 

We should increase the power of ourselves to receive His grace. It can be done from anywhere. We should spread this message so that others also benefit. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhna Satsang, Devat-Naangal, 30.12.1954, 3.30 pm

Forget the material world and call Him as a child would call his mother. He will come to you. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhna Satsang Devat-Naangal, 30.12.1954, 11 am

We don't appreciate the Ram-Kripa when it enters us without much effort. Our Ayodhya-form body is a goldmine. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhna Satsang Devat Naangal, 29.12.1954, 3.30 pm

Death is pre-written and should not cause us pain. We should live a fearless life in this brahma-nagri. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhna Satsang, Devat-Naangal, 29.12.1954, 11 am

Swamiji explains the science behind comparing human body with a city as per Vedas. It even has a huge army to protect the body. He then explains about the 8 chakras.  By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhna Satsang, Devat-Naangal, 28.12.1954, 3.30 pm

Swamiji first explains the difference in 3 types of books. The Sanskrit of Ramayana, Mahabharata is different than that of the Vedas. That means Vedas are much older than the Ramayana. Proofs of historic Ramayana are captured within Ramayana itself. 

He then explains that we only feel old we think that we are getting old and don't live a regular life where we overwork ourselves, e.g. a Professor starts taking up tuitions as well. The body might get old but inside the brahma world our atma is always young. 

By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhna Satsang Devat-Naangal, 28.12.1954, 11 am

As per Atharvaved, our Mind is simple. It is protected and nurtured by sunlight, air, food. By Swami Satyanand ji at Sadhna Satsang Devat-Naangal, 27.12.1954, 11 am