Satsang with Swaha - Audio

Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Surprise Satsang at Mevlana Garden, Brazil, on the 13th of November of 2024.    This audio contains Portuguese consecutive interpretation. For more information visit  www.vasantswaha.net – Vasant Swaha é um místico moderno que compartilha seu amor, sua alegria e sua sabedoria em retiros. Esta fala f...

Swaha reads a letter from a disciple who was sitting in meditation when he began feeling as if he was being burned by a fire that was becoming stronger and stronger. This sensation reminded him of a saint who was burned to death. Swaha reminds us that there is a long tradition in India of meditating on death. Many mystics have had to face death on the path and have transcended it. Swaha also share...

How do we maintain the inner balance and clarity that we have found, when we return to our daily lives? Vasant Swaha sheds light on this question that many seekers have after experiencing a taste of their true self in a retreat. He enriches the subject further by sharing Jesus's words about learning to be strong in spirit. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in r...

“That’s why you are here: normal life doesn't satisfy you. You want to be real - but then you have to know yourself.” Vasant Swaha explains the different kinds of effort that are needed on the journey of self-knowledge. He also reminds us that his way of teaching is inviting us to stop, for only then can the rest be shown to us.  Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisd...

Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during the Entering the Silent Heart - Summer Retreat, at Dharma Mountain, Norway, on the 16th of July of 2009. For more information visit www.vasantswaha.net

Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during The Inner Revolution retreat at Mevlana Garden, Brazil, on the 16th of December of 2020.    This audio contains Portuguese consecutive interpretation. For more information visit  www.vasantswaha.net ___ * ___ Vasant Swaha é um místico moderno que compartilha seu amor, sua alegria e su...

“If you want to celebrate or fall in tune with him, you have to have a silent mind, an open heart.” Sharing the light of Jesus’ teachings, Vasant Swaha speaks about the true spirit of Christmas and the difficult task the enlightened ones have, trying to wake us up from our unconsciousness. He reminds us: “If you have felt something, don’t fall back to sleep. Stay alert, stay awake.” Vasant Swaha i...

The work that happens around an enlightened being becomes a sadhna , a spiritual practice. When we choose to focus on serving something greater than ourselves, we function from a different space. The decision to be devoted to something that is for the benefit of all, creates the experience of being taken care of by the greater good. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom...

As we begin to come back to ourselves, we may feel how tired we are of everything we have been doing and holding on to. In this audio, Vasant Swaha talks about how we allow ourselves to let go and learn to trust our hearts once we have found a safe space. "If you are in touch with your heart and it speaks to you like this, then have the courage to follow it.” Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic s...

In responding to a disciple’s letter about disappearing into a state of non-being, Vasant Swaha refers to Ramana Maharshi's technique of inquiring into "Who am I?”. He explains that it is difficult to realize the truth because it shakes the foundation of who we think we are. However, once letting go of the ego happens, it becomes the ultimate liberation. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic s...

Part of the inner journey of every meditator is to face fear. It is a natural phenomenon when going deeper into meditation. Being with a Master gives us the means to go beyond fear by learning to rely on something more powerful: love and trust. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during the Inner Revolution retreat at Mevlana...

“Imagine now if you totally let go of everything: all your ideas, your whole past. Who are you in this moment?” Here, Vasant Swaha talks about the importance of both facing and embracing emptiness as our essence. He reminds us of Buddha’s teachings on this matter and about the purification that happens by being with a Master.  Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in re...

“When you follow the heart, you follow God. And when you follow God, you are safe.” Following this theme, Vasant Swaha walks us through the four stages of the seeker’s path as outlined in Osho’s vision. He emphasizes how the path to awakening requires strength in spirit as we learn to stand up for ourselves and to live from the heart. He expands on this by adding other stories of the awakening met...

After a meditation retreat, it can be challenging to remain aware when we return to our daily lives. Vasant Swaha shares that when we integrate our insights and embrace the transformations that have occurred, we can bring this new awareness home. Filled with the light of consciousness, love, and silence from the Master, we are guided on our journey forward. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing...

“Dear Master, I have left the safety of the bank and entered the stream of life. Please guide me to the sea.” In responding to this letter, Vasant Swaha reminds us of the words of the Buddha: “The one who enters the stream is a seeker,” someone who has realized that there is something more profound and meaningful in life. These individuals have insights into their own souls and seek a guide, a Mas...

The art of being with the Master is about learning to let our individual identity melt and to trust in the mysterious way that he works with us. Here, Vasant Swaha shares a Sufi story and experiences from his own life with his Master, Osho, to illustrate how this process happens by being receptive in the presence of the awakened ones. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisd...

Once they start on the journey of self-discovery, every seeker will face a challenge: standing up for and integrating the new dimensions awakening inside of them. In this audio, Vasant Swaha highlights the important things to remember during this period, in order to nurture this new inner space. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Sat...

Vasant Swaha openly shares his adventurous life before and after meeting Osho. Overflowing with love, he describes many beautiful experiences of meditation and his devotion for his Master, on the path that would eventually lead to his own awakening. His words are an inspiration to every seeker. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk is an interview...

 “When the past is gone, there is no more a fighter; only a lover, a servant of the mystery that got touched in you and that transformed your whole life.” Vasant Swaha shares a story that illustrates the difference between living in a conscious or an unconscious state of being. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during the Wi...

In this episode, we are reminded how, when our hearts are open, serving the Master and the commune flows effortlessly, fostering greater unity and love within the community. By embracing totality in our commitment to service, we strengthen ourselves individually and deepen the shared purpose of the sangha. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was...

From his awakened perspective, Vasant Swaha explains the concepts of detachment, letting go and “saudade". He reminds us that human beings rarely recognise the real longing, which is for freedom. ‘If you really find yourself, you find God. Then you don't miss anything.’ Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang Weekend at...

This audio is part of the Love Letters series. Disciples and devotees try to express through words the unexplainable experience of being immersed in the love and wisdom of the Master, imbibing his teachings. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during “Ocean of Peace” retreat at Mevlana Garden, Brazil, on the 09th of May of 201...

“Meditation is the path to reconnect with your true self. In stillness, you must confront your thoughts and emotions. It can be challenging when the mind and body are restless. However, by bringing awareness to the present moment, we can become conscious of our actions and mind”. In this episode Swaha reminds us that only when we are present in the moment, we are free. Vasant Swaha is a modern mys...

In this unique audio, Vasant Swaha shares an intimate story of his first meeting with the enlightened Master Papaji, who helped him to recognise and integrate the awakened state, acting as a midwife in Swaha’s own awakening. He then reminds us that there are many different stories of how enlightenment can happen, but in all of them longing, love and dedication are essential. Vasant Swaha is a mode...

In this audio, Vasant Swaha outlines the map by which we access our being. He describes the steps we take on the journey from the head to the heart and then to the belly, which is the place of undisturbed silence and clarity common to us all. Finally, he reminds us that meditation is a way of befriending this space and reclaiming ourselves. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, an...