Satsang with Swaha - Audio

“Those who don't want to change, let them sleep,” says Rumi. The Master's work is to awaken us, but he can only take us so far. We have to stand up for the truth ourselves and go beyond our mind. Then we can truly meet him. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during the Sacred Silence Retreat in Dharma Mountain, Norw...

“I saw you as a fountain endlessly flowing; the source is infinite,” a disciple writes to Swaha. Menawhile Rumi reminds us: “The wine of divine grace is limitless; all limits come only from the faults of the cup”. The Master ignites our thirst so that we seek something deeper within ourselves. The Master sparks clarity in us so that we can access the overflowing fountain of truth. Vasant Swaha is...

Rumi reminds us, “The full moon appears for the night travelers”, reflecting the Master who brings light into our darkest moments. As we journey through life, we can stay aware and connected, allowing the light of truth to guide us through the night.  Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during the Summer Retreat at Dharma Moun...

Rumi says: “Any unhappiness comes from forgetting. You forget how beautiful life can be.” The Master is the one who reminds us to reconnect with existence and embrace its lightness. This journey encourages us to cultivate joy, gratitude, and the wonder of life itself. This audio contains a guided meditation.  Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk...

"Every time, my son, that you find yourself in a state of mystic sweetness, know that this state is me in you.” Vasant Swaha reads a story in which Rumi’s son, Sultan Walad, shares his father's words about the profound connection that exists between master and disciple. The deeper it grows, the more it dissolves all ideas of separation, until there is only oneness.  Vasant Swaha is a mod...

"If I get out of this," says the fish in Rumi’s poem, "I'll never again live within the limits of a lake. Next time, the ocean!" As Swaha reminds us in this episode, the ripe disciples follow the Master into unknown territories; they are prepared for the adventure ahead. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Sat...

“I borrow nothing and I don’t want anything from anybody. I flow through human beings, love is my only companion.” Vasant Swaha brings Rumi’s words to life, showing us how they express the totality of an awakened one and hinting at the alchemy that happens by being in tune with a Master.  Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang du...

“I searched the whole world for help, until I found in love the cure for my pain.” Expanding on Rumi’s poetry, Vasant Swaha reveals the truth: we have within us the source of all that we have been seeking on the outside. Often, it is only when our hopes and dreams dissolve that we return to our inner space, where peace truly abides. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom...

“You are unaware that the Beloved lives in the core of your heart. Stop the noise and you will hear his voice in the silence.” Reading the words of Rumi, Vasant Swaha guides us to a space of deep relaxation. In this way, he invites us to have a taste of what the awakened ones call "your own true Self." Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This ta...

“If you want to live your heart and your soul, find a true friend like Shams and stay near.” In this audio, Vasant Swaha refers to one of the greatest love stories ever known: that of Jalaluddin Rumi and Shams Tabrizi. It is the story of how the mystic transformed the scholar into a lover, and how afterwards they became inseparable.  Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdo...

“The Guru is the secret that solves the riddle. He is the benefactor of all beauty, good and truth”, says Vasant Swaha. In this audio, Swaha sheds light on Guru Nanak's teachings and underlines the importance of a Master for the seeker. He also goes into how seva - selfless service - is a path of purification. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This...

Kabir states: "The Guru is the Potter, the disciple is the unbaked clay." Surrendering to the Guru allows for profound growth. The Potter shapes us with care, protecting our essence, his gentle yet firm touch transforms us both inside and out. ​​Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during the Path of Meditation retrea...

The Master is a gate to the divine. When authentic surrender happens, new dimensions of our being come forth. We lose ourselves as a separate identity and the miracle of miracles happens: we enter the Master’s realm of bliss, silence and gratitude.  Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during the “Zen Inner Balance” Retreat at...

The enlightened mystic Mira said: "I have found the greatest gift in my Master." Vasant Swaha expands on this quote to explain that, even though we face challenging mistakes, we are not defined by our anxious minds. He enlightens us on how life's journey is unpredictable, but the wisdom of the heart will guide us. And how with self-compassion, we can move beyond our limitations and...

"Today I sat before the cliff until all the mist had cleared. The morning light is so beautiful. Then the moon rises, and with it, I also rise." Vasant Swaha tells a story about a Zen hermit who reaches the untouched stillness by contemplating the impermanence of life and transcending the illusion of the mind. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats....

The awakened ones talk about a different kind of death: one that can be experienced by letting go of our identification with the mind. This is the greatest freedom we can realize. Vasant Swaha shares his perspective on the power that love has to transform us, and how the trust in the Master can carry us through the dark nights of the soul. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and...

Vasant Swaha shares a Zen story about the son of a professional thief who learns from his father the art of thievery. However, much more than just learning the trade, the boy has a firsthand experience about how to face life's challenges - and by embracing challenges we grow wiser. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang duri...

The disciple's journey with the Master unfolds in stages of self-discovery. We begin by observing our bodies, progressing to understanding our minds. As we delve deeper, we confront our emotions, peeling away layers of ego. This growth leads us to a state of awareness, where we connect with our true nature and experience oneness with life. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy...

Being in tune with the Master opens the door to a totally different reality within us. By dedicating ourselves to the truth and learning to refine our energies, we can become unshakable. This path is like walking on a razor's edge: total centering is needed. Through a Zen story, Vasant Swaha demonstrates the essence of the path of meditation. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love,...

Zen, which originates from the teachings of Buddha, spread from India to China, Japan, and parts of East Asia, continuing to evolve in its distinctive simplicity. It offers a path to self-discovery, encouraging present-moment awareness. Through Zen practices, we learn to center our energy and cultivate a deeper connection with our true nature. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy,...

Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during the From Death to Deathlessness Retreat at Dharma Mountain, Norway, on the 26th of January of 2017. For more information visit  www.vasantswaha.net

Of all the means to attain self-realization, for Krishna, love is the highest. When the devotion is such that nothing outside can tempt us anymore; when we become so absorbed in the Beloved that we forget ourselves, we merge into him. Vasant Swaha reads Krishna’s words on meditation through the path of Guru Yoga.  Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This...

“One becomes a buddha the moment one accepts all that life brings with gratitude”. Vasant Swaha reads a Zen story about an enlightened woman who realized the beauty of acceptance and the gifts it brings. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during Flowering from the Heart retreat at Mevlana Garden, Brazil, on the 24th of Novemb...

Chiyono’s story is a representation of the path of meditation. It shows how a dedicated practice can generate a profound transformation in us. The ultimate divine grace is not in our hands; but by practicing, we can help prepare the ground for it. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang Weekend at Mevlana Garden, Brazil, on the 07...

The deeper we go into ourselves, the more worldly things lose their importance. Instead, the richness of the inner realm becomes much more valuable. In this example, Vasant Swaha shares about Hu Shu: a Chinese woman who was transformed by the art of meditation.  Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during Winds of Freedom Retre...