Satsang with Shambhavi
Join Shambhavi Sarasvati for a weekly exploration of self-realization, death, love, devotion, and waking up while living in a messy world. Satsang is an ancient spiritual practice from India. It means "being in reality together." During satsang, people gather with a teacher to learn, ask questions, find community, chant and sing. Shambhavi gives satsang in Portland, Oregon and elsewhere. The dharma talks offered here are recordings of the live satsang.
Shambhavi is the spiritual director of Jaya Kula, a nonprofit organization. Her training is in the View and practices of Trika Shaivism from Kashmir and the Dzogchen tradition of Tibet. She is a householder sannyasini and a devotee of Anandamayi Ma. Visit jayakula.org for her full teaching schedule and more information.
Shambhavi's books include The Reality Sutras: Seeking the Heart of Trika Shaivism (2018), Tantra: the Play of Awakening (2012), Pilgrims to Openness: Direct Realization Tantra in Everyday Life (2009), Returning (2015), and No Retreat: Poems on the Way to Waking Up (2016). All of Shambhavi's books are available on Amazon.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 20 minutes
- Episodes
- 471
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
Modesty Is Realistic
We can just be who we are without advertising ourselves or medicating ourselves with stories of our accomplishments. A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi
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Invisibility, Intimacy, and the Way Things Are
Shambhavi riffs on invisibility as a strategy and the sweet taste of and intimacy with all life. A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi
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The Equality of All Phenomena
One definition of self realization is recognizing and embodying the equality of all phenomenon, including thoughts. A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi
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Knowledge is Bondage
Shambhavi talks about our attachment to ordinary knowledge and the limitations that creates. A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi
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Nourishment, Sincerity, and Missed Opportunities
Shambhavi talks about gross and subtle digestion, sincerity in our actions, and the poignancy of missed opportunities. A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi
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Destruction, Caring, and Clear Seeing
Shambhavi talks about the destructive nature of spiritual practice, caring for others, and the difference between discernment and criticism. A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi
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Playfulness, Self-Referentiality, and Wisdom’s Happy Hijinx
Approach life and practice with curiosity and laugh at yourself whenever possible.
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Sobriety, Connection, and Friendship
Immersed in presence without fantasy, we can play skillfully with everything that arises. A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi
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Apologies, Spiritual Bypassing, and Doing What You Enjoy
Shambhavi talks about the pitfalls of demanding apologies, the consequences of spiritual bypassing, and just doing what we enjoy. A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi
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Confidence vs Trust, Anandamayi Ma’s Laughter, and Red Flags with Teachers
Shambhavi answers student questions about trust, repetitive thoughts, the most important things she’s learned from Anandamayi Ma, and red flags with spiritual teachers. A podcast from Satsang with Sh…
Desire and Authentic Self Expression
Taking ownership of our desire supports us to express ourselves honestly and live an authentic life. A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi
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Immersion vs. Witnessing
Shambhavi talks about letting go of the witness and becoming immersed in living presence. A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi
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Compassion, Commitments, and the Continuum of Self Expression
Shambhavi talks about real compassion, making honest commitments, and desire as the force that moves us toward greater freedom of self expression. A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi
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Privilege and Equality
What is privilege? Can we get rid of it? How do we relate to privilege and systemic inequality as practitioners? A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi
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Mother, Daughter, Friend, Devotion
Shambhavi shares Anandamayi Ma’s teachings on archetypes of mother and daughter, talks about the capital F Friend, and describes how natural devotion arises in spiritual practice. A podcast from Sats…
Somatic Rebellion
Your body naturally rebels against conformity with self-destroying forces and ways of life. A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi
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Desire, Obligation, and Rebellion
Getting honest about our desires transforms our relationship to obligation and rebellion. A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi
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Be the Player, Not the Played
Shambhavi talks about playing with circumstances rather than being played and the continuum between addiction and the longing for connection in spiritual life. A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi
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Determination, Feeling More, and Playing With Energy
Shambhavi riffs on determination without urgency, slowing down to feel more, and playing with energy. A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi
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Compassionate Reflection
Defensiveness, blaminess, and self-righteousness get in the way of honest self reflection—the most valuable tool on the spiritual path. A podcast from Satsang with Shambhavi
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