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In this Satsang, Ma speaks about Sadguru Sannidhya, close association with a true spiritual master. Speaking about the relationship between Swamiji and his Guru (Baba Gangadhara Paramahamsa), she highlights the importance of the Guru-shishya relationship in the spiritual path. A Sadguru, as described in Vivekachudamani, knows the essence of scriptures, he is pure, desireless, established in Brahman, peaceful, compassionate, and a refuge for sincere seekers. His role is to remove mental agitation and guide the disciple toward inner peace and spiritual realization.

True Sannidhya is not mere physical proximity or respectful visits; it requires humility, openness, questioning, service, obedience, faith, and wholehearted yearning for Truth. The disciple must share doubts honestly and follow guidance sincerely. Initiation (diksha) marks the beginning of an inward journey that demands exclusiveness, steadiness, and patience.

Through constant sadhana, self-reflection, and introspection, the seeker purifies the mind and develops discrimination and dispassion. Association with the Guru, satsanga, and study of scriptures deepen wisdom gradually. As devotion matures, worldly interests fade, purity grows, and knowledge dawns. Ultimately, Sadguru Sannidhya molds the seeker into a realized being through disciplined practice and inner transformation.

Shlokas chanted in the Satsang:
9:04 - श्रोत्रियोऽवृजिनोऽकामहतो यो ब्रह्मवित्तमः... Vivekacūḍāmaṇi: 33
18:43 - तद्विद्धि प्रणिपातेन परिप्रश्नेन सेवया...Bhagavad Gita 4.34
32:54 - न हि ज्ञानेन सदृशं पवित्रमिह विद्यते ...Bhagavad Gita 4.38
47:59 - दृष्टिं ज्ञानमयीं कृत्वा पश्येद्ब्रह्ममयं जगत्...Aparokshanubhutih 116

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