The question asked here was- While being in the ashram devotion springs up naturally but the same devotion becomes less as time goes by and thoughts start to invade after some time. How can one overcome this? [Connection between satsang and bhakti] Om Swami says that this is the reason for our scriptures as well as all the religions of the world to emphasise in keeping spiritual company or (satsang). Just like exercising once in a while is not enough and one has to keep at it three to four times a week, or eating once is not enough but at least two or three times in a day is necessary, similarly, satsang on a regular basis is very much needed. This helps establish the connection with the soul and keeps unwanted thoughts at bay. It helps a person stay with the same sentiment says Om Swami. Listen to this discourse fully to get an in-depth understanding of this beautiful topic. Timeline: 00:00 Start 00:55 What did Buddha mean by Buddham sharanam gatchami and dharmam sharanam gatchami? 05:28 What does it mean if one feels the sensation of a drop of cold water on their head? 08:06 Does it mean something when one has the same experience multiple times? 09:10 Is it normal to lose one’s sense of whereabouts while practicing meditation? And is it right to stop meditating due to that? Thumbnail, Intro and outro animation: Sushree Svadha Om Piano music: Adi Sharma BREATHE / MEDITATE/ SMILE / LET GO ----------------------- SUBSCRIBE to Om Swami channel for a weekly dose of positive and practical thoughts on life, meditation, spirituality, relationships & more! - https://www.youtube.com/user/omswamitv ----------------------- Want to connect & explore more. You can connect with Om Swami on https://os.me. ----------------------- If you enjoy the talks and would like to try courses by Om Swami, please visit: https://os.me/courses/ ----------------------- Need a companion in your self-discovery. You can find Om Swami's books here: https://os.me/books/ -----------------------