Satsangs

Satsang is a compound Sanskrit word that means “keeping the company of the Self.” The Self, Awareness, is the true nature of everyone and one keeps company with it by continually meditating on it in many ways. One of the most effective methods involves discussing non-dual teachings with someone who has realized his or her identity as the Self, to get clarity with reference to Self inquiry. The satsangs posted here are the questions of many people around the world who are interested in enlightenment and find that Vedanta is their preferred means of Self knowledge. Since I am a teacher of Vedanta, a time tested means of self inquiry, I am qualified to reply to these questions.~James Swartz

Seeker: 5. One’s awareness can be in the flow or not. Nothing is everything.

James: That may be true, depending on your idea of awareness, but who knows that nothing is everything?

Seeker: 6. Silence.

James: Silence doesn’t know anything. It is known by you, awareness.

Seeker: 7. There is no you. What I am saying is beyond the mind.

James: How do you know what is beyond the mind if there is no knower?

Seeker: 8. See how fast you contracted? I have been playing with you all along.

James: Okay. So who are you then?

Seeker: 9. Nothingness.

Contacting Shining World

For years I have happily and diligently responded to communications on the topic of Self realization. Since the publication of my book, “How to Attain Enlightenment”— currently in its third printing —and the success of this website, the volume of emails has increased considerably. Unfortunately, owing to a busy schedule of teaching and writing, I am no longer able to answer all the emails I receive in a timely fashion. However, my wife, who is also a teacher, and several well-qualified teachers we have endorsed are available to answer emails on my behalf. I encourage you to send them your questions.
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