Sri M - 'Exploring Consciousness' - Satsang (1) - Breitenbush Retreat, USA, 2-5 Aug, 2018

The retreat with Sri M at Breitenbush, USA from the 2nd - 5th August, 2018, begins with a Satsang with Sri M, where he gives an introduction about the satsangs to follow on the topic - 'Exploring Consciousness'. 00.00.0 - Sri M's introduction to the Satsang and chanting of Guru Mantra 00.06.19 - Sri M talks about Time 00.10.09 - Sri M talks about the three states of Consciousness Jāgṛt-avasthā: The Wakeful State of Consciousness Svapna-avasthā: The Dream State of Consciousness Suṣupti-avasthā: The Deep-Sleep State of Consciousness 00.14.39 - Sri M talks about belief vs.experience 00.18.09 - Sri M lays out the blueprint of exploring Consciousness 00.22.05 - Sri M explore the common factor of human emotion and how individuasl can affect the whole because we are all inter-connected as a single Consciousness 00.29.42 - Sri M discuss how our body chemical and hormones affect our exploration of Consciousness 00.32.03 - Sri M speaks on the important of saying ""I don’t know"" 00.34.59 - Q&A: Sri M was asked if he will consider discussing the connection between Vishuddhi Chakra, the vagus nerve, the brain and the nervous system and what it feels like …. 00.38.03 - Sri M discuss the topic of whether the Guru or the teaching is more important 00.41.26 - Sri M briefly answers a participant's question about emotions and how meditation can help to deal with it 00.43.37 - Q&A: Sri M was asked about the three states of Consciousness - Are there different levels in each of those and is it important to know where you are at? Is there a way to know where you are at? 00.46.39 - Q&A: Sri M answers the participant's question on why we should handle our emotions, not suppress them 00.49.07 - Q&A: Sri M answers the participant's question about desires" Sri M is presently traveling in the US giving talks and satsangs in many places across the United States. For details about his programs in the US, please visit www.satsang-foundation.org. Sri M, social reformer, educationalist and spiritual guide studied the Science of Spirituality with the Himalayan Masters. He walked 4,600 miles across India for peace and harmony and led similar walks in Germany, Netherlands, UK and recently in Switzerland. Sri M’s message seeks to transcend the outer-shell of all religions, by exploring their mystical core to nurture the innate goodness in every human being. His writings include his best selling autobiography, 'Apprenticed to a Himalayan Master' and its sequel, 'The Journey Continues' ; Wisdom of the Rishis; The Upanishads; The Little Guide to Greater Glory and a Happier Life; and Jewel in the Lotus: Deeper Aspects of Hinduism. His latest book and 1st novel - 'Shunya' is now available online and in leading stores in India.