Vasant Swaha is a rare flowering of a human being, who can remind us of the real, awakening our hearts to the peace, love and silence that is always present within. He is a modern mystic, who brings, in his own unique and beautiful way, an integration of many spiritual paths. Since 1996 he has been sharing his presence and wisdom, encouraging many hearts to awaken into a life of freedom. In this podcast we are sharing some excerpts from Satsang with Swaha, from different retreats in various countries.
More information about Swaha: www.vasantswaha.net / www.linktr.ee/vasantswaha
Vasant Swaha é um florescimento raro de ser humano, que pode nos lembrar do que é real, despertando nossos corações para a paz, o amor e o silêncio que estão sempre presentes interiormente. Ele é um místico moderno que traz, de uma forma única e linda, a integração de diversos caminhos espirituais. Desde 1996 ele compartilha sua presença e sua sabedoria, encorajando muitos corações a despertarem para uma vida de liberdade. Neste podcast estamos compartilhando alguns trechos do Satsang com Swaha, de diferentes retiros em vários países.
Mais informações sobre Swaha: www.vasantswaha.net / www.linktr.ee/vasantswaha
Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during the Entering the Silent Heart - Summer Retreat, at Dharma Mountain, Norway, on the 16th of July of 2009. For more information visit www.vasantswaha.net
Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during The Inner Revolution retreat at Mevlana Garden, Brazil, on the 16th of December of 2020. This audio contains Portuguese consecutive interpretation. For more information visit www.vasantswaha.net ___ * ___ Vasant Swaha é um místico moderno que compartilha seu amor, sua alegria e sua sabedoria em retiros. Esta fala foi de um Satsang durante o retiro Revolução Interior no Mevlana Garde...
“If you want to celebrate or fall in tune with him, you have to have a silent mind, an open heart.” Sharing the light of Jesus’ teachings, Vasant Swaha speaks about the true spirit of Christmas and the difficult task the enlightened ones have, trying to wake us up from our unconsciousness. He reminds us: “If you have felt something, don’t fall back to sleep. Stay alert, stay awake.” Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Surprise Satsa...
The work that happens around an enlightened being becomes a sadhna , a spiritual practice. When we choose to focus on serving something greater than ourselves, we function from a different space. The decision to be devoted to something that is for the benefit of all, creates the experience of being taken care of by the greater good. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during the Inner Revolution retreat at Mevlana Garden, Br...
As we begin to come back to ourselves, we may feel how tired we are of everything we have been doing and holding on to. In this audio, Vasant Swaha talks about how we allow ourselves to let go and learn to trust our hearts once we have found a safe space. "If you are in touch with your heart and it speaks to you like this, then have the courage to follow it.” Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during the Inner Revolution re...
In responding to a disciple’s letter about disappearing into a state of non-being, Vasant Swaha refers to Ramana Maharshi's technique of inquiring into "Who am I?”. He explains that it is difficult to realize the truth because it shakes the foundation of who we think we are. However, once letting go of the ego happens, it becomes the ultimate liberation. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during the Inner Revolution retreat...
Part of the inner journey of every meditator is to face fear. It is a natural phenomenon when going deeper into meditation. Being with a Master gives us the means to go beyond fear by learning to rely on something more powerful: love and trust. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during the Inner Revolution retreat at Mevlana Garden, Brazil, on the 05th of December of 2024. This audio contains Portuguese consecutive interpre...
“Imagine now if you totally let go of everything: all your ideas, your whole past. Who are you in this moment?” Here, Vasant Swaha talks about the importance of both facing and embracing emptiness as our essence. He reminds us of Buddha’s teachings on this matter and about the purification that happens by being with a Master. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during the Inner Revolution retreat at Mevlana Garden, Brazil, o...
“When you follow the heart, you follow God. And when you follow God, you are safe.” Following this theme, Vasant Swaha walks us through the four stages of the seeker’s path as outlined in Osho’s vision. He emphasizes how the path to awakening requires strength in spirit as we learn to stand up for ourselves and to live from the heart. He expands on this by adding other stories of the awakening methods of Meher Baba and Papaji. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in ...
After a meditation retreat, it can be challenging to remain aware when we return to our daily lives. Vasant Swaha shares that when we integrate our insights and embrace the transformations that have occurred, we can bring this new awareness home. Filled with the light of consciousness, love, and silence from the Master, we are guided on our journey forward. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during The Inner Revolution retr...
“Dear Master, I have left the safety of the bank and entered the stream of life. Please guide me to the sea.” In responding to this letter, Vasant Swaha reminds us of the words of the Buddha: “The one who enters the stream is a seeker,” someone who has realized that there is something more profound and meaningful in life. These individuals have insights into their own souls and seek a guide, a Master. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was fr...
The art of being with the Master is about learning to let our individual identity melt and to trust in the mysterious way that he works with us. Here, Vasant Swaha shares a Sufi story and experiences from his own life with his Master, Osho, to illustrate how this process happens by being receptive in the presence of the awakened ones. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during the Inner Revolution retreat at Mevlana Garden, ...
Once they start on the journey of self-discovery, every seeker will face a challenge: standing up for and integrating the new dimensions awakening inside of them. In this audio, Vasant Swaha highlights the important things to remember during this period, in order to nurture this new inner space. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during The Inner Revolution retreat at Mevlana Garden, Brazil, on the 25th of November of 2024....
Vasant Swaha openly shares his adventurous life before and after meeting Osho. Overflowing with love, he describes many beautiful experiences of meditation and his devotion for his Master, on the path that would eventually lead to his own awakening. His words are an inspiration to every seeker. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk is an interview by Aminah and Sufi, for their video series “Stories with Osho”. For more information visit www.vasa...
Vasant Swaha shares a story that illustrates the difference between living in a conscious or an unconscious state of being. In the story, Musou and his disciple find themselves in a challenging situation that provides an opportunity for the Master to teach about patience and awareness. “When the past is gone, there is no more a fighter; only a lover, a servant of the mystery that got touched in you and that transformed your whole life.” Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and ...
In this episode, we are reminded how, when our hearts are open, serving the Master and the commune flows effortlessly, fostering greater unity and love within the community. By embracing totality in our commitment to service, we strengthen ourselves individually and deepen the shared purpose of the sangha. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during the Himalaya Retreat, Nepal, on the 14th of October of 2007. For more informa...
From his awakened perspective, Vasant Swaha explains the concepts of detachment, letting go and “saudade". He reminds us that human beings rarely recognise the real longing, which is for freedom. ‘If you really find yourself, you find God. Then you don't miss anything.’ 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 13th of October of 2024. This audio contains Portuguese consecutive interpretat...
This audio is part of the Love Letters series. Disciples and devotees try to express through words the unexplainable experience of being immersed in the love and wisdom of the Master, imbibing his teachings. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during “Ocean of Peace” retreat at Mevlana Garden, Brazil, on the 09th of May of 2019. This audio contains Portuguese consecutive interpretation. For more information visit www.vasants...
“Meditation is the path to reconnect with your true self. In stillness, you must confront your thoughts and emotions. It can be challenging when the mind and body are restless. However, by bringing awareness to the present moment, we can become conscious of our actions and mind”. In this episode Swaha reminds us that only when we are present in the moment, we are free. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during “Winds of Fre...
In this unique audio, Vasant Swaha shares an intimate story of his first meeting with the enlightened Master Papaji, who helped him to recognise and integrate the awakened state, acting as a midwife in Swaha’s own awakening. He then reminds us that there are many different stories of how enlightenment can happen, but in all of them longing, love and dedication are essential. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during the Sum...
In this audio, Vasant Swaha outlines the map by which we access our being. He describes the steps we take on the journey from the head to the heart and then to the belly, which is the place of undisturbed silence and clarity common to us all. Finally, he reminds us that meditation is a way of befriending this space and reclaiming ourselves. Vasant Swaha is a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during A Drop in the Ocean Retreat at Mevlana Gar...
“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, Norway, on the 3rd of March of 2019. For more information visit www.vasantswaha.net...
“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 a modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during t...
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 Mountain, Norway, on the 4th of July of 2012. For more information visit www.vasantswaha.net...
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 was from a Satsang during the Essence of Life Retreat at Mevlana Garden, Brazil, on the 4th of Decemb...
"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 modern mystic sharing his love, joy, and wisdom in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during the Summer Retrea...
"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 Satsang during the Wisdom Heart Retreat at Dharma Mountain, Norway, on the 14th of June of 2015. For more information visit www....
“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 during “A Drop in the Ocean” Retreat, Brazil, on the 22nd of November of 2008. This audio contains Port...
“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 in retreats. This talk was from a Satsang during a Satsang Weekend at Dharma Mountain, Norway, on t...
“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 talk was from a Satsang during a Satsang Weekend at Dharma Mountain, Norway, on the 10th of December of 2005. Fo...
