A WORD ABOUT THE CONTENTS OF THIS WEBSITE
From the most ancient times of spiritual endeavor and attainment in India, the truths that inspired mankind were conveyed from Master to disciple in the tradition of oral transmission. One became fit for discipleship with the developed skills of appropriate attention to the teachings invoked by a keenly alert questioning and a willing receptivity to the coarse of effort charted by the Master.
The sage Vasistha (the Guru of the Lord Sri Rama) proclaimed that this form of teaching through Satsang (keeping close company and a living relationship with the Holy and Noble Ones) would not only produce perfection in practice, but would convey the highest Liberation. Therefore he revealed that of the four Gatekeepers to the 'Palace of Liberation' satsang is included. To find true satsang that can transform is an act of grace, to be receptive and thus to spiritually progress is an act of effort.
In keeping with the traditions of old, the articles on this website are presented in the form of satsang containing questions and answers concerning practicle instruction regarding abhyas (repeated spiritual practice). The inspiring truths conveyed concerning spiritual practice are of great practical value to all who seek to find the 'pearl of great price' that has come to be known as the Life of the Spirit.
Though the ancient form of instruction is maintained, the answers reflect what has evolved in our 'modern times' as a uniquely universal spiritual teaching that can be taken up by anyone the world over without adopting the limiting constraints of any one cultural tradition. It has been said that these teachings were in deed God given, for they began with the words of grace flowing from Sri Ramakrishna and continued with the blessing of perfection that embodied as Sri Ramana Maharshi. As did his predecessor, Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi stressed practice that produces purification (removal of that fog, the obstacles and habits which diminish our pure vision) as well as the grace of the knowledge of the Self as the eternal companions of those who would be led:
From the unreal to the Real,
From darkness to Light,
From death to Immortality!
If you wish to contact the author of this website, Swami Sadasivananda, please feel free to do so.
The Swami will be glad to answer any questions or concerns regarding the contents of this website.
He is presently living in India, at the foot of the sacred Hill of Arunachala, and therefore can only be reached by email.
His email address is: sadasivananda@gmail.com
