Satsang means the company of the highest knowledge and Truth; the company of a Guru; contact with a person or an assembly of persons who listen to, talk about, and assimilate the Truth. This highest company also takes the form of hearing or reading the words of highest awareness, reflecting on, discussing and assimilating their meaning, meditating on the source of these words, and bringing this awareness into one's daily life. (definition courtesy of www.shyamspace.com)

At MIT, our satsangs are weekly meetings where we either have discussions, share knowledge or sing bhajans. MIT's Hindu Chaplain, Swami Tyagananda, is available for spiritual guidance at Boston's Ramakrishna Mission.

Furthermore, the meditation shrine at the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society (58 Deerfield Street, Boston MA) is frequently open to all for silent meditation. For exact times, please e-mail the webmaster and we will add you to our mailing list.

IAP 2006 will feature a unique workshop on Hindu philosophy. This workshop will help students familiarize themselves with the rational and spiritual ideas that underlie all Hindu practices. For information, see our Events page.

At MIT we frequently hold Bhajan workshops to help students of any vocal level participate in our weekly satsangs and various pujas. A Bhajan is a Hindu devotional song. The workshops are conducted by fellow board members and are a way to educate the Hindu population at MIT about devotion through music and prayer.