In a spiritual discourse based on Paramahansa Yogananda’s promise, “To those who think me near, I will be near,” Yogoda Satsanga Society of India sannyasi Swami Chaitanyananda Giri shares how a devotee can find success on the spiritual path with the support and guidance of a satguru — one who is omnipresent, omniscient, and one with God.
We invite you to watch this talk in Hindi, titled “A Satguru’s Promise: ‘To Those who Think Me Near, I Will Be Near,’” to understand a guru’s vital role in helping the devotee navigate a world of maya (delusion) wrought with challenges. Even though the guru may not be physically present in the physical form, by developing unwavering faith and attunement with the guru, and following the guru-given sadhana, a sincere disciple will swiftly progress towards the Divine.
Sharing inspiring stories from the scriptures, Swami Chaitanyananda explains how a satguru takes on a part of the devotees’ past karma and continuously supports them even when they falter.
This talk was live-streamed from Yogoda Satsanga Sakha Math in Ranchi in February 2022, and is now available for viewing.
